Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington 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.

East West Cafe

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#30. East West Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 169 Church St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Thai, Vegan, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Everest Indian-Nepali Restaurant

2 / 30

#29. Everest Indian-Nepali Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1208 Williston Road South Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

Zen Gardens

3 / 30

#28. Zen Gardens

- Rating: 3.9/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 Fayette Drive Ste 2 South Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

BKK in the Alley

4 / 30

#27. BKK in the Alley

- Rating: 3.9/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 36 Mechanics Lane Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Central Market Taste of Asia

5 / 30

#26. Central Market Taste of Asia

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 242 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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Nepali Kitchen

6 / 30

#25. Nepali Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Railroad Ave. Essex Junction, Vermont
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

CNX Thai Cooking

7 / 30

#24. CNX Thai Cooking

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Hong Kong Kitchen

8 / 30

#23. Hong Kong Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 Williston Road South Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Dang

9 / 30

#22. Pho Dang

- Rating: 4.1/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 348 Main St. Winooski, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Son

10 / 30

#21. Pho Son

- Rating: 4.1/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 213 College St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Volcano Asian cuisine

11 / 30

#20. Volcano Asian cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1355 North Ave. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Masala Elaichi

12 / 30

#19. Masala Elaichi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 207 Colchester Ave. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Sakura Sushi & Kitchen

13 / 30

#18. Sakura Sushi & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 Taft Cors Shopping Center Williston, Vermont
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Mama Pho

14 / 30

#17. Mama Pho

- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 Kellogg Road Essex Junction, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Viet Thai Restaurant

15 / 30

#16. Viet Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 Pearl St. Essex, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Hong's Chinese Dumplings

16 / 30

#15. Hong's Chinese Dumplings

- Rating: 4.3/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 77 Pearl St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Food Stands, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Kitchen

17 / 30

#14. Saigon Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 North St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Makalu Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant

18 / 30

#13. Makalu Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 49 Heineberg Drive Colchester, Vermont
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Laliguras Indian Nepali Restaurent

19 / 30

#12. Laliguras Indian Nepali Restaurent

- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 146 Church St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

Red Panda

20 / 30

#11. Red Panda

- Rating: 4.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 161 Church St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Dim Sum

21 / 30

#10. Cafe Dim Sum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 95 St. Paul St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Hong

22 / 30

#9. Pho Hong

- Rating: 4.5/5 (569 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 325 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Red Panda Essex

23 / 30

#8. Red Panda Essex

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 163 Pearl St. Essex Junction, Vermont
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Flavors of India

24 / 30

#7. Flavors of India

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Railroad Ave. Essex Junction, Vermont
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Maliwan Thai Restaurant

25 / 30

#6. Maliwan Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 5 Carmichael St. Ste 102 Essex, Vermont
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Sarom's Cafe

26 / 30

#5. Sarom's Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 10 Manseau St. Winooski, Vermont
- Categories: Cafes, Vietnamese, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Mountain Valley Restaurant

27 / 30

#4. Mountain Valley Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 212 Main St. Winooski, Vermont
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Nagueños Filipino American Diner

28 / 30

#3. Nagueños Filipino American Diner

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 34 Park St. Essex Junction, Vermont
- Categories: Chicken Wings, American, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Aromas Of India

29 / 30

#2. Aromas Of India

- Rating: 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 202 Cornerstone Drive Williston, Vermont
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Namaste Garden

30 / 30

#1. Namaste Garden

- Rating: 5.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 34 Park St. Essex Junction, Vermont
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian
- 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.