Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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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China Lee

1 / 30

#30. China Lee

- Rating: 3.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8643 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Pho 99

2 / 30

#29. Pho 99

- Rating: 3.9/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9117 Executive Park Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Chaiyo Thai & Sushi Bar

3 / 30

#28. Chaiyo Thai & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 James Agee St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Anaba Japanese Cuisine Northshore

4 / 30

#27. Anaba Japanese Cuisine Northshore

- Rating: 3.9/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9405 South Northshore Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Asia Kitchen

5 / 30

#26. Asia Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8511 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Aroma Indian Kitchen

6 / 30

#25. Aroma Indian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 138 North Cedar Bluff Road Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern

7 / 30

#24. Suttree's High Gravity Tavern

- Rating: 4.0/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Ramen, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Q Korean Steakhouse

8 / 30

#23. Q Korean Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8851 Town And Country Cir Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Korean, Seafood, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. Wok Chinese Hibachi Grill

9 / 30

#22. Mr. Wok Chinese Hibachi Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 725 Clinch Ave. Clinton, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Fin-Two Japanese Ale House

10 / 30

#21. Fin-Two Japanese Ale House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 South Central Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Bida Saigon

11 / 30

#20. Bida Saigon

- Rating: 4.1/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8078 Kingston Pike Ste 165 & 167 Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

KOKO Sips + Bites

12 / 30

#19. KOKO Sips + Bites

- Rating: 4.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 8883 Town and Country Cir Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Ichiban Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

13 / 30

#18. Ichiban Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6737 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Sitar Indian Cuisine

14 / 30

#17. Sitar Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.1/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6004 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Fuji Japanese Grill

15 / 30

#16. Fuji Japanese Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10508 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Jai Dee Thai Kitchen

16 / 30

#15. Jai Dee Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5541 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Ichiban Asian Cuisine

17 / 30

#14. Ichiban Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7507 South Northshore Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Time

18 / 30

#13. Thai Time

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 6200 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Kaizen

19 / 30

#12. Kaizen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 South Central Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Noodles, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Spice Thai

20 / 30

#11. Spice Thai

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6213 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Szechuan Garden Chinese Restaurant

21 / 30

#10. Szechuan Garden Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4211 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Full House

22 / 30

#9. Full House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3507 West Emory Road Powell Place Shopping Center Powell, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Yummy Yummy Teriyaki

23 / 30

#8. Yummy Yummy Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4409 Chapman Hwy Kroger Shopping Center Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Garden Chinese Restaurant

24 / 30

#7. Golden Garden Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5737 Western Ave. Cumberland Estates Shopping Center Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Jiang

25 / 30

#6. China Jiang

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 942 East Emory Road Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Fai Thai Kitchen

26 / 30

#5. Fai Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 4451 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Chicken Shop, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Hibachi Grill

27 / 30

#4. Asian Hibachi Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7741 South Northshore Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Malaysian
- Read more on Yelp

Gogi Korean Kitchen

28 / 30

#3. Gogi Korean Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 7818 Montvue Center Way Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Tuk Tuk Thai Fusion

29 / 30

#2. Tuk Tuk Thai Fusion

- Rating: 4.6/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9253 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

K Pocha

30 / 30

#1. K Pocha

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 7315 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
- 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.