Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Cincinnati by diners

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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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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Ruthai's Thai Kitchen

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#30. Ruthai's Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3162 Linwood Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Christine's

2 / 30

#29. Christine's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3360 Westbourne Drive Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: American, Mexican, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Lang Thang

3 / 30

#28. Pho Lang Thang

- Rating: 4.2/5 (815 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1828 Race St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chicken Wings, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

BIBIBOP Asian Grill

4 / 30

#27. BIBIBOP Asian Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 228 Calhoun St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Salad, Asian Fusion, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Lalo

5 / 30

#26. Lalo

- Rating: 4.2/5 (516 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 West Court St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Latin American, Asian Fusion, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Spice Bistro

6 / 30

#25. Asian Spice Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3474 North Bend Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Chung Ching

7 / 30

#24. Chung Ching

- Rating: 4.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5842 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

AAP India

8 / 30

#23. AAP India

- Rating: 4.2/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6430 Glenway Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Sichuan Chili Chinese Restaurant

9 / 30

#22. Sichuan Chili Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10400 Reading Road Ste 205B Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

Dope Asian Street Fare

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#21. Dope Asian Street Fare

- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2912 Wasson Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pan Asian, Noodles, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Sichuan Palace

11 / 30

#20. Sichuan Palace

- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 343 Calhoun St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Szechuan, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Shanghai On Elm

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#19. Shanghai On Elm

- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Oriental Wok

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#18. Oriental Wok

- Rating: 4.3/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2444 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Yummy Sushi

14 / 30

#17. Yummy Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5848 Cheviot Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Shaan Indian Cuisine

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#16. Shaan Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (516 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3880 Paxton Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Express

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#15. Thai Express

- Rating: 4.4/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 West McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Kanji OTR

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#14. Kanji OTR

- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1739 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Korean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Subs and Rolls

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#13. Saigon Subs and Rolls

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 West 4th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Kawa Revolving Sushi

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#12. Kawa Revolving Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3880 Paxton Ave. Unit K Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Viet Cincy

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#11. Pho Viet Cincy

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6173 Glenway Ave. Ste B Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Bridges Nepali Cuisine - Walnut Hills

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#10. Bridges Nepali Cuisine - Walnut Hills

- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 2459 Gilbert Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Poke Hut

22 / 30

#9. Poke Hut

- Rating: 4.6/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1509 Race St. Ste 104 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Poke, Bubble Tea, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Mayas Indian Restaurant

23 / 30

#8. Mayas Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4486 West 8th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Mochiko

24 / 30

#7. Cafe Mochiko

- Rating: 4.6/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1524 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Neko Sushi

25 / 30

#6. Neko Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3443 Edwards Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Grace of India

26 / 30

#5. Grace of India

- Rating: 4.7/5 (142 reviews)
- Address: 6900 Cheviot Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Asiana Thai and Sushi of Hyde Park

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#4. Asiana Thai and Sushi of Hyde Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (690 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3922 Edwards Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Bridges Nepali Cuisine - Northside

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#3. Bridges Nepali Cuisine - Northside

- Rating: 4.7/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4165 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Sago

29 / 30

#2. Sago

- Rating: 4.8/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Delta Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Malaysian, Modern European, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Viva India

30 / 30

#1. Viva India

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 3672 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Bars
- 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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