Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Killeen 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 Killeen 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 Killeen 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.

Sarku Japan

1 / 29

#29. Sarku Japan

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4250 Clear Creek Road Ste 216 Fort Hood, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Saigon

2 / 29

#28. Pho Saigon

- Rating: 3.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 710 West Rancier Ave. Ste 250 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

MARU KOREAN & JAPANESE CUISINE

3 / 29

#27. MARU KOREAN & JAPANESE CUISINE

- Rating: 3.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 2020 West Stan Schlueter Lp Bldg A Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Kimchi Hana

4 / 29

#26. Kimchi Hana

- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 713 West Rancier Ave. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Sura Korean & Sushi

5 / 29

#25. Sura Korean & Sushi

- Rating: 3.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 200 South Main St. Ste East Nolanville, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Naruto Ramen

6 / 29

#24. Naruto Ramen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 616 North Fort Hood St. Ste 102 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

The Roll Up

7 / 29

#23. The Roll Up

- Rating: 3.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 4700 Trimmier Road Ste B Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Sarah's Kitchen

8 / 29

#22. Sarah's Kitchen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 829 Wrancier Ave. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

New Oriental Restaurant

9 / 29

#21. New Oriental Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 Cox Drive Ste A Harker Heights, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Hamaru Ramen and Handroll

10 / 29

#20. Hamaru Ramen and Handroll

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1200 Lowes Blvd. Ste 114 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Seoul To Go

11 / 29

#19. Seoul To Go

- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 West Elms Road Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Korean Kitchen

12 / 29

#18. Korean Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 525 East Veterans Memorial Blvd. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Sakura Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar

13 / 29

#17. Sakura Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 590 East Central Expy Harker Heights, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

iPho

14 / 29

#16. iPho

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 2020 West Stan Schlueter Lp Unit B-105 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Cupbop Express

15 / 29

#15. Cupbop Express

- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 3126 East Central Texas Expy Ste 200 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Express

16 / 29

#14. Thai Express

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4302B East Rancier Ave. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

K1 & Bobapop Korean Cuisine Bar Karaoke

17 / 29

#13. K1 & Bobapop Korean Cuisine Bar Karaoke

- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 3126 East Central Texas Expy 100 Ste 100 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar

18 / 29

#12. Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 803 East Central Texas Expy Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Indian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Thai Restaurant

19 / 29

#11. Thai Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4400 East Central Tx Expy Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

bb.q Chicken

20 / 29

#10. bb.q Chicken

- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 710 West Rancier Ave. Ste 220 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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K-Dog

21 / 29

#9. K-Dog

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 501 West Stan Schlueter Lp Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Tham Rab Thai

22 / 29

#8. Tham Rab Thai

- Rating: 4.2/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1046 South Fort Hood St. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Thai, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

PEKING Restaurant

23 / 29

#7. PEKING Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1310 West Stan Schlueter Lp Ste A-200 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Koba Woo Restaurant

24 / 29

#6. Koba Woo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 332 East Ave. D Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Little Thai

25 / 29

#5. Little Thai

- Rating: 4.4/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 716 Indian Trl Ste 180 Harker Heights, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Grandma's Thai Cuisine

26 / 29

#4. Grandma's Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Indian Trail Road Ste 204 Harker Heights, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Korean Kravings

27 / 29

#3. Korean Kravings

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 East Stan Schlueter Loop Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Ban Mai Thai

28 / 29

#2. Ban Mai Thai

- Rating: 4.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 360 West Central Expressway Harker Heights, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

The Rong Place

29 / 29

#1. The Rong Place

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Food Trucks
- 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.