Asian food is having a moment. Nearly 3 in 4 United States counties have at least one Asian restaurant, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data as of March 2023. While those are mainly Chinese, Japanese, or Thai, diners are increasingly trying other cuisines from the continent. That's brought Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino food to the forefront of diners' culinary explorations.
Asian flavor combinations tantalize diners' expanding palates with flavorful sauces and a variety of spices. Those who like to turn up the heat love the different ways each country infuses pepper and spice into its food, from Korean gochujang sauce to Vietnamese chilies and fiery Indian peppercorns. Other dishes like Filipino chicken adobo and Vietnamese pho all pack a savory punch of umami.
The use of fresh ingredients and fermented foods like miso and kimchi brings a healthy aspect to many Asian cuisines. Unique fruits such as kumquat and yuzu also expand the range of flavors restaurants can bring to foods and drinks.
Many diners also like Asian foods because of their fun factor, with Korean barbecue and Chinese hot pot dishes offering communal experiences.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Asian restaurants in the Wilmington area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 6, 2025. Businesses were filtered to fall under at least one of these categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian/Pakistani, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, Pan Asian, or Asian fusion.
Restaurants selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Wilmington were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included.
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Kabuki Korean Cafe & Sushi Bar
1 / 30- Rating: 3.8/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4102 Oleander Drive Ste 2 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Peking Wok
2 / 30- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5617 Carolina Beach Road Ste 120 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Nigori Gourmet & Sushi bar
3 / 30- Rating: 3.8/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2549 Castle Hayne Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Nori Asian fusion and sushi bar
4 / 30- Rating: 3.8/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1412 Barclay Pointe Blvd. Unit 1006 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant
5 / 30- Rating: 3.9/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 419 South College Road Ste 41 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
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Ming Yao
6 / 30- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5120 South College Road Ste 106 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
7 / 30- Rating: 3.9/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1121 Military Cutoff Road Ste L Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Dim Sum, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Big Thai
8 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1319 Military Cutoff Road Ste L Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Double Happiness Restaurant
9 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4403 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Dim Sum, Cantonese, Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp
Double Happiness
10 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7122 Market St. Ste 105 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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Yosake
11 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 South Front St. Floor 2 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Indochine Express
12 / 30- Rating: 4.1/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 5120 South College Road Unit 108 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Pho Basil
13 / 30- Rating: 4.1/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 812 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
Fun Bowl
14 / 30- Rating: 4.1/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 North Front St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Poke, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
Umaii
15 / 30- Rating: 4.2/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8209 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
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Pho Cafe
16 / 30- Rating: 4.2/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3926 Market St. Ste 201 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
Tandoori Bites
17 / 30- Rating: 4.2/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1620 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
Indochine
18 / 30- Rating: 4.2/5 (1808 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 Wayne Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Ida Thai Cuisine
19 / 30- Rating: 4.3/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5924 Carolina Beach Road Ste 170 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Cafe Chinois
20 / 30- Rating: 4.3/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3710 South College Road Ste 123 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
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Pho Vanhly Asian Bistro
21 / 30- Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 Porters Neck Road Ste 12 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Noodles, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
Kyoto Asian Grille
22 / 30- Rating: 4.4/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4102 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Genki
23 / 30- Rating: 4.4/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4724 New Centre Drive Ste 5 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Indian Flavors & Bar
24 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 417 College Road Unit 26 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
Pho 68
25 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 7134 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
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Little Asia Bistro
26 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1051 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
Kapow Thai Street Food
27 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 1988 Eastwood Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Mizuki Japan Restaurant
28 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 4712 New Centre Drive Ste 101 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Yaki Express - Wilmington
29 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 5709 Oleander Drive Ste B Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
Wilmington Wine
30 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 Castle St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 323 metros.
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