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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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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Paik's Noodle / Hong Kong Banjum
1 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3513 Constitution Blvd. Ste 100 West Valley City, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Noodles, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Mumbai House
2 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (1579 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2731 East Parleys Way Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Indian
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Comfort Bowl
3 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: South Salt Lake, Utah
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
Happy Tummie
4 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 728 South Redwood Road Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Thani Bowl Noodle House
5 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 365 West 400 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
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9 Up Night Market
6 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 3390 South State St. Ste 23 South Salt Lake, Utah
- Categories: Taiwanese, Japanese, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
Mint Tapas and Sushi 3 - Holladay
7 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (181 reviews)
- Address: 4640 South Holladay Village Plz Ste 102 Holladay, Utah
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
FreshFin - Salt Lake City
8 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 157 South Regent St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Poke, Asian Fusion, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Laan Na Thai Restaurant
9 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 336 West 300th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Mint Tapas and Sushi 4 - Sugar House
10 / 30- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2121 South Mcclelland St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
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All Chay
11 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (459 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1264 West 500th North Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Vietnamese, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
Kin Sen Asian Noodle Bar
12 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (129 reviews)
- Address: 3007 East 3300th South Millcreek, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Aroon Thai Kitchen
13 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 548 West 4500th South Murray, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Thai Taylorsville
14 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4121 South Carriage Sq Taylorsville, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Soup
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Poki Bowl
15 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 West 500th South Unit C Bountiful, Utah
- Categories: Poke, Seafood, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
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ChaiYo Thai Togo
16 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 3804 Highland Drive Ste B2 Millcreek, Utah
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Stun Cube
17 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2732 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Aranya Thai kitchen
18 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 60 East 800 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Bhansa Ghar
19 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 250 West 2100 South Expy Ste G Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
K-Recipe
20 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3390 State St. Unit 34 South Salt Lake, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp
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Vientiane Market
21 / 30- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4090 West 5415th South Ste 122 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Fruits & Veggies
- Read more on Yelp
Tandoori Taqueria
22 / 30- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 156 East 900th South Ste 100 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Tacos, Indian, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
The 14 peaks
23 / 30- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1446 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
Bombay Palace
24 / 30- Rating: 4.8/5 (175 reviews)
- Address: 5468 South 900th East Murray, Utah
- Categories: Indian, Coffee & Tea, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Thai Time - Murray
25 / 30- Rating: 4.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5612 South 900th East Murray, Utah
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
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Nepali Chulo
26 / 30- Rating: 4.8/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3376 South 5600th West West Valley City, Utah
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
Sukihana
27 / 30- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1781 East Murray Holladay Road Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Sara Thai Kitchen
28 / 30- Rating: 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 609 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Mana Thai Cafe
29 / 30- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 2821 South 2300th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Jade's Corner Deli
30 / 30- Rating: 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2991 West 4700 South Taylorsville, Utah
- Categories: Delis, Asian Fusion
- 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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