Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston 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 Charleston 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.

SHIKI

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#30. SHIKI

- Rating: 4.3/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 334 East Bay St. Unit East Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Ginza Japanese Grill

2 / 30

#29. Ginza Japanese Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 946 Orleans Road Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mango Tree Thai Cafe

3 / 30

#28. Mango Tree Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 396 Huger St. Ste 115 Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Ma'am Saab

4 / 30

#27. Ma'am Saab

- Rating: 4.3/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 251 Meeting St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pakistani, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Ko Cha Asian Restaurant

5 / 30

#26. Ko Cha Asian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3515 Mary Ader Ave. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Hibachi Hut

6 / 30

#25. Hibachi Hut

- Rating: 4.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2408 Ashley River Road Ste Y Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Aji Asian Bistro

7 / 30

#24. Aji Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 Harbor View Road Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

Bon Banh Mi

8 / 30

#23. Bon Banh Mi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (429 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 162 Spring St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Lola's Lumpia Food Truck

9 / 30

#22. Lola's Lumpia Food Truck

- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4831 Mixson Ave. Ste 101 North Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Filipino, Food Trucks, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Seol Ah's

10 / 30

#21. Seol Ah's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Konnichiwa Charleston

11 / 30

#20. Konnichiwa Charleston

- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 975 Savannah Hwy Ste 129 Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Xo Brasserie

12 / 30

#19. Xo Brasserie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 1090 Morrison Drive Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp

Roti Rolls

13 / 30

#18. Roti Rolls

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

2 Nixons

14 / 30

#17. 2 Nixons

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
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King Street Foods

15 / 30

#16. King Street Foods

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 347 King St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Noodles, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Jasmine Thai Kitchen

16 / 30

#15. Jasmine Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Ste 1300 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Jackrabbit Filly

17 / 30

#14. Jackrabbit Filly

- Rating: 4.6/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1083 East Montague Ave. North Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, New American, Cocktail Bars
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Chef Loong Dim Sum & Soup Dumplings

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#13. Chef Loong Dim Sum & Soup Dumplings

- Rating: 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1662 Savannah Hwy Ste 105 Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Soup, Dim Sum, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Kultura Charleston

19 / 30

#12. Kultura Charleston

- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 73 Spring St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Filipino, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

Bon Banh Mi

20 / 30

#11. Bon Banh Mi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Bok Choy Boy

21 / 30

#10. Bok Choy Boy

- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 809 Savannah Hwy Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Filipino
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Naan

22 / 30

#9. Naan

- Rating: 4.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 915 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Dashi

23 / 30

#8. Dashi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1262 Remount Road North Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Latin American, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Thailicious

24 / 30

#7. Thailicious

- Rating: 4.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 7013 Dorchester Road North Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi-Wa

25 / 30

#6. Sushi-Wa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 1503 King St. Ext Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Izakaya
- Read more on Yelp

Gogibop Fusion Grill

26 / 30

#5. Gogibop Fusion Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 221 Spring St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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Spice Palette Indian Cuisine

27 / 30

#4. Spice Palette Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Ti-Ney Bangkok Folly

28 / 30

#3. Ti-Ney Bangkok Folly

- Rating: 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 1175 Folly Road Ste J & K Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
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Jack Of Cups Saloon

29 / 30

#2. Jack Of Cups Saloon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (561 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 Center St. Folly Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Hachiya Ramen

30 / 30

#1. Hachiya Ramen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 996 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Ste 101 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- 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.