Highest-rated Asian restaurants in McAllen 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 McAllen 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 McAllen 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.

Lin's Express

1 / 30

#30. Lin's Express

- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3908 North McColl Road McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Mori Japanese Grill

2 / 30

#29. Mori Japanese Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 2200 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

PaPa Lee Dai Tung

3 / 30

#28. PaPa Lee Dai Tung

- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4313 North Conway Ave. Ste 6 Palmhurst, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Tokyo Sushi Bar

4 / 30

#27. Tokyo Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

LA Crawfish

5 / 30

#26. LA Crawfish

- Rating: 3.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1303 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Cajun/Creole, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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bb.q Chicken Edinburg

6 / 30

#25. bb.q Chicken Edinburg

- Rating: 3.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1601 West Trenton Road Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Fujiyama Hibachi & Sushi

7 / 30

#24. Fujiyama Hibachi & Sushi

- Rating: 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 601 West Trenton Road Ste A McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

R & R Indian Restaurant

8 / 30

#23. R & R Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2226 West Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Papa Lee Chinese Restaurant

9 / 30

#22. Papa Lee Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 South Cage Blvd. Ste O Pharr, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Yasuke Ramen & Bar

10 / 30

#21. Yasuke Ramen & Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 West Bus 83 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Ramen, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Zen Asian Bistro & Sushi

11 / 30

#20. Zen Asian Bistro & Sushi

- Rating: 3.9/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 West Expy 83 Ste 20 Mcallen, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Kabob Guys

12 / 30

#19. Kabob Guys

- Rating: 4.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 137 West Nolana Ave. Ste 137 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Tea Garden

13 / 30

#18. Tea Garden

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 119 West Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Universal Market & Indian Restaurant

14 / 30

#17. Universal Market & Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 905 Dove Ave. Ste 905 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp

Noodles And Dumplings

15 / 30

#16. Noodles And Dumplings

- Rating: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 1400 East Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Noodles, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

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Pho Le Lai

16 / 30

#15. Pho Le Lai

- Rating: 4.1/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2307 East Griffin Pkwy Mission, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Umiya Sushi Mcallen

17 / 30

#14. Umiya Sushi Mcallen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4400 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Kiri Kiri Korean Fried Chicken

18 / 30

#13. Kiri Kiri Korean Fried Chicken

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 5401 North 10th St. Ste 129 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Kusina Restaurant & Market

19 / 30

#12. Kusina Restaurant & Market

- Rating: 4.2/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6700 North 23rd St. Ste A&B McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Nuri Fusion Street Kitchen

20 / 30

#11. Nuri Fusion Street Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7600 North 10th St. Ste 800H Mcallen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Snowbite

21 / 30

#10. Snowbite

- Rating: 4.3/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 North Jackson Road Ste L2 Pharr, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Nak Won Jung Korean Restaurant

22 / 30

#9. Nak Won Jung Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Houston

23 / 30

#8. Pho Houston

- Rating: 4.4/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 139 West Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Yasuke Japanese Sushi

24 / 30

#7. Yasuke Japanese Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Ash Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Kokiri Korean Bistro

25 / 30

#6. Kokiri Korean Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 508 West Trenton Road Ste G Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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East Ocean Restaurant

26 / 30

#5. East Ocean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 4431 South Jackson Road Ste A&B Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Mikhuna Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine

27 / 30

#4. Mikhuna Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 905 North Main St. Mcallen, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Peruvian, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Ulike Tea - McAllen

28 / 30

#3. Ulike Tea - McAllen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 7017 North 10th St. Unit J McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Han's Katsuya

29 / 30

#2. Han's Katsuya

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 600 North Shary Road Ste D Mission, Texas
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Wa Gabose

30 / 30

#1. Wa Gabose

- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1701 Dove Ave. Ste West McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- 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.