Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Florence, South Carolina by diners

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September 2, 2025
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Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Florence, 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 Florence 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 Florence 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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Hibachi Grill

#18. Hibachi Grill

- Rating: 2.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 David H McLeod Blvd. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Lui's Chinese Restaurant

#17. Lui's Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 2.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1545 American Drive Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Miyami Japanese Steakhouse

#16. Miyami Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 2.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2007 West Evans St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Red Bowl Asian Bistro

#15. Red Bowl Asian Bistro

- Rating: 2.8/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2417 David H McLeod Blvd. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Little China

#14. Little China

- Rating: 2.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1307 2nd Loop Road Ste H Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Sakura Japanese Seafood Sushi

#13. Sakura Japanese Seafood Sushi

- Rating: 2.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1316 South Irby St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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China King

#12. China King

- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 360 North Cashua Drive Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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New China Buffet

#11. New China Buffet

- Rating: 3.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 714 South Irby St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai House & Sushi Bar

#10. Thai House & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 168 South Dargan St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Miyabi Jr Express

#9. Miyabi Jr Express

- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 250 North Beltline Drive Unit 20 Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

#8. Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2600 South Irby St. Ste 1 Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Golden Dragon Restaurant

#7. Golden Dragon Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1938 West Evans St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Konnichiwa Of Florence

#6. Konnichiwa Of Florence

- Rating: 3.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 West Evans St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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Yummy Cuisine

#5. Yummy Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2525 South Cashua Drive Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Flavors of India

#4. Flavors of India

- Rating: 4.1/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 137 East Palmetto St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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Pho An

#3. Pho An

- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1914 West Lucas St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Long Grain Cafe

#2. Long Grain Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 260 West Palmetto St. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Magnolia Wok

#1. Magnolia Wok

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2701 David H McLeod Blvd. Florence, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- 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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