Highest-rated Asian restaurants in State College 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 State College 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 State College 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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Fuji Jade Garden & My Thai

1 / 26

#26. Fuji Jade Garden & My Thai

- Rating: 2.5/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 287 Northland Center State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Beijing & Osaka

2 / 26

#25. Beijing & Osaka

- Rating: 2.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 452 East College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

College Buffet

3 / 26

#24. College Buffet

- Rating: 2.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1631 North Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Dosa Express

4 / 26

#23. Dosa Express

- Rating: 2.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 128 Locust Lane State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi

5 / 26

#22. Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 2.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 428 East College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki
- Read more on Yelp

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Penang

6 / 26

#21. Penang

- Rating: 3.0/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1221 North Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Malaysian, Asian Fusion, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Lychee Resto

7 / 26

#20. Lychee Resto

- Rating: 3.2/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1341 South Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Yummy Cafe

8 / 26

#19. Yummy Cafe

- Rating: 3.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 East Calder Way State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

My Thai

9 / 26

#18. My Thai

- Rating: 3.4/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 287 Northland Center State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Kimchi Korean Restaurant

10 / 26

#17. Kimchi Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 North Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Green Bowl

11 / 26

#16. Green Bowl

- Rating: 3.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 West Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Sakura Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine

12 / 26

#15. Sakura Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 3.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 South Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kondu

13 / 26

#14. Kondu

- Rating: 3.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 132 South Allen St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho 11

14 / 26

#13. Pho 11

- Rating: 3.6/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 146 North Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

The Koop

15 / 26

#12. The Koop

- Rating: 3.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 Locust Lane State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. Lu's Bellefonte Wok Chinese Restaurant

16 / 26

#11. Mr. Lu's Bellefonte Wok Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 South Allegheny St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Cozy Thai Bistro

17 / 26

#10. Cozy Thai Bistro

- Rating: 3.7/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 232 South Allen St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Kaarma Indian Cuisine Redefined

18 / 26

#9. Kaarma Indian Cuisine Redefined

- Rating: 3.9/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp

Chopstick Express

19 / 26

#8. Chopstick Express

- Rating: 3.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 134 East College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Tadashi

20 / 26

#7. Tadashi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 West College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine

21 / 26

#6. India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 East Calder Way State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Kamrai

22 / 26

#5. Kamrai

- Rating: 4.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 Pike St. Lemont, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Little Szechuan

23 / 26

#4. Little Szechuan

- Rating: 4.2/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 West College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Szechuan, Asian Fusion, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Big Bowl Noodle House

24 / 26

#3. Big Bowl Noodle House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 East College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese, Taiwanese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Bistrozine

25 / 26

#2. Bistrozine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 East Calder Way State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Coffee & Tea, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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Kokoro

26 / 26

#1. Kokoro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 East Calder Way State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ramen
- 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.