Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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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Rajput Indian Eats

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#30. Rajput Indian Eats

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1412 Greenbrier Pkwy Ste 135 Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Suphan Thai Cuisine

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#29. Suphan Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 928 Diamond Springs Road Ste 112 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon One Pho

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#28. Saigon One Pho

- Rating: 4.4/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4221 Pleasant Valley Road Ste 112 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Koco Korean Fried Chicken & Croffles

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#27. Koco Korean Fried Chicken & Croffles

- Rating: 4.4/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4876 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Amaz Asian Cafe & Bistro

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#26. Amaz Asian Cafe & Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7943 Shore Drive Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Thai, Pan Asian, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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Punjabi Rasoi Indian Cuisine

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#25. Punjabi Rasoi Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1830 Kempsville Road Ste 101 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Mommy Mom

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#24. Mommy Mom

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4701 Shore Drive Ste 105 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Noodles, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

CM Chicken Norfolk

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#23. CM Chicken Norfolk

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 436 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Korean Seoul

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#22. Korean Seoul

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 649 Newtown Road Ste 112 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Tamarind

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#21. Tamarind

- Rating: 4.5/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 North Military Hwy Ste 27 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Asahi Restaurant

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#20. Asahi Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1628 North Independence Blvd. Ste 1528 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Yamachen's sushi

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#19. Yamachen's sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 750 Independence Blvd. Ste 4564 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Pokey

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#18. Pokey

- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Nara Sushi Japanese Restaurant

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#17. Nara Sushi Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1115 Independence Blvd. Ste 104 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Noodle Man

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#16. Noodle Man

- Rating: 4.6/5 (724 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1047 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Punjabi Rasoi Indian Cusine

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#15. Punjabi Rasoi Indian Cusine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Monarch Way Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Urban Hot Pot Chesapeake

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#14. Urban Hot Pot Chesapeake

- Rating: 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 613 Volvo Pkwy Ste 112 Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Hot Pot, Noodles, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Noodle Man

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#13. Noodle Man

- Rating: 4.6/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1508 Sam's Cir Ste 100 Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Misako

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#12. Misako

- Rating: 4.6/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4701 Shore Drive Ste 113 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Ramen, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Nguyen

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#11. Pho Nguyen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 2029 Lynnhaven Parkway Ste 500 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Sakatomo Sushi

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#10. Sakatomo Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5072 Ferrell Pkwy Ste 102 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Nice Thai Cuisine

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#9. Nice Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1937 South Military Hwy Ste 4422 Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Amura Sushi Cafe

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#8. Amura Sushi Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4801 Shore Drive Ste A-3 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Inaka Sushi and Hibachi Chesapeake

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#7. Inaka Sushi and Hibachi Chesapeake

- Rating: 4.7/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 1320 Kempsville Road Ste 107 Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

kitchenfinity

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#6. kitchenfinity

- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9500 Fechteler Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, Asian Fusion, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Tira's Foods

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#5. Tira's Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5444 Virginia Beach Blvd. Ste 109 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Mom And Son Thai Kitchen

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#4. Mom And Son Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 5660 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth, Virginia
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Maymar Poke & Grill

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#3. Maymar Poke & Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Maple Ave. Ste A Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Poke, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

The High Cup

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#2. The High Cup

- Rating: 4.8/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 East Princess Anne Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Korean, Art Galleries
- Read more on Yelp

Ann Thai Cuisine

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#1. Ann Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 7647 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- 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.