Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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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Panda Chinese Restaurant

1 / 19

#19. Panda Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 2.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 22 Towne Drive Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Jade Garden

2 / 19

#18. Jade Garden

- Rating: 2.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1304 Fording Island Road Ste K Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, fast food, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Yummy House

3 / 19

#17. Yummy House

- Rating: 2.9/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2 Southwood Park Drive Ste A Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sake House

4 / 19

#16. Sake House

- Rating: 3.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105 Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Nood

5 / 19

#15. Nood

- Rating: 3.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 North Forest Beach Drive Ste B2 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Ruan Thai Cuisine

6 / 19

#14. Ruan Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 3.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 Towne Drive Belfair Town Village Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Bistro

7 / 19

#13. Asian Bistro

- Rating: 3.8/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 51 New Orleans Road Ste 3 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Salad, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Ruan Thai Cuisine

8 / 19

#12. Ruan Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 3.9/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 Park Lane Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Hinoki

9 / 19

#11. Hinoki

- Rating: 3.9/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 37 New Orleans Road Ste East Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Akomeya

10 / 19

#10. Akomeya

- Rating: 4.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 Kitties Landing Road Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

OKKO

11 / 19

#9. OKKO

- Rating: 4.0/5 (546 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 95 Matthews Drive Ste C Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Ruan Thai Hut

12 / 19

#8. Ruan Thai Hut

- Rating: 4.1/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1107 Main St. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

E-Tang

13 / 19

#7. E-Tang

- Rating: 4.3/5 (161 reviews)
- Address: 811 William Hilton Pkwy Ste A Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Cafe

14 / 19

#6. Saigon Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1304 Fording Island Road Ste East Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Relish

15 / 19

#5. Relish

- Rating: 4.4/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 Office Park Road Unit 216 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Noodles, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

The Studio

16 / 19

#4. The Studio

- Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 20 Executive Park Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean
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JINYA Ramen Bar - Hilton Head Island

17 / 19

#3. JINYA Ramen Bar - Hilton Head Island

- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 95 Mathew Drive Ste F3 Hilton Head, South Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Smile Cuisine

18 / 19

#2. Thai Smile Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 Palmetto Bay Road Ste 102 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Masala Mantra

19 / 19

#1. Masala Mantra

- Rating: 4.7/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Ste A1 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Desserts
- 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.