Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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.

Roostar Vietnamese Grill

1 / 30

#30. Roostar Vietnamese Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5551 Richmond Ave. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Jellyfish

2 / 30

#29. Jellyfish

- Rating: 4.6/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3434 Ella Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Tofu House

3 / 30

#28. Tofu House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 9875 Long Point Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Duy Sandwiches

4 / 30

#27. Duy Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.6/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6791 Wilcrest Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Vegetarian, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Miyabi Sushi & Ramen

5 / 30

#26. Miyabi Sushi & Ramen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 920 Studemont St. Ste 300 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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Faith Com Grill MK

6 / 30

#25. Faith Com Grill MK

- Rating: 4.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10782-B Bellaire Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Aim Thai Restaurant

7 / 30

#24. Aim Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9734 West Montgomery Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Shabu En

8 / 30

#23. Shabu En

- Rating: 4.6/5 (419 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9110 Bellaire Blvd. Ste B Houston, Texas
- Categories: Hot Pot, Japanese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Sao Lao Thai Café

9 / 30

#22. Sao Lao Thai Café

- Rating: 4.6/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5013 North Shepherd Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Thai, Laotian
- Read more on Yelp

Kira

10 / 30

#21. Kira

- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 2800 Kirby Drive Ste B128 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Handies Douzo

11 / 30

#20. Handies Douzo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3510 White Oak Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Seoulside Wings

12 / 30

#19. Seoulside Wings

- Rating: 4.6/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Houston, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Pepper Salt

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#18. Pepper Salt

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 5257 Beechnut St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Chicken Wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Aroy Thai Cafe

14 / 30

#17. Aroy Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 11325 Katy Fwy Houston, Texas
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

One Shot Pocha

15 / 30

#16. One Shot Pocha

- Rating: 4.7/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9501 Long Point Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Soup, Karaoke
- Read more on Yelp

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Aga's Restaurant & Catering

16 / 30

#15. Aga's Restaurant & Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (3407 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11842 Wilcrest Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Pakistani, Indian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

5Kinokawa

17 / 30

#14. 5Kinokawa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 3119 White Oak Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

NoriNori

18 / 30

#13. NoriNori

- Rating: 4.7/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 9938 Bellaire Blvd. Ste G Houston, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Hachi

19 / 30

#12. Hachi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 5333 Westheimer Road Ste 100 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Triple Pepper

20 / 30

#11. Triple Pepper

- Rating: 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 1915 West Gray St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

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Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi

21 / 30

#10. Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 11660 Westheimer Road Ste 129 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

22 / 30

#9. Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (186 reviews)
- Address: 9896 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Hot Pot, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Dumplings & Noodles by Cooking Girl

23 / 30

#8. Dumplings & Noodles by Cooking Girl

- Rating: 4.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 5381 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Xeo Yum

24 / 30

#7. Xeo Yum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 606 Dennis St. Ste 211 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

Handies Douzo

25 / 30

#6. Handies Douzo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4005 Montrose Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Burnin' Shell

26 / 30

#5. Burnin' Shell

- Rating: 4.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 6968 Wilcrest Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Seafood, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Xiaolong Dumpling

27 / 30

#4. Xiaolong Dumpling

- Rating: 4.8/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1901 Taft St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Tex Mex

28 / 30

#3. Sushi Tex Mex

- Rating: 4.8/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2333 Aldine Mail Route Road Ste 3 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Lucky Thai Cuisine

29 / 30

#2. Lucky Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7239 Fairbanks North Houston, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Neo

30 / 30

#1. Neo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1711 Indiana St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Japanese
- 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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