Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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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Thai Continental

1 / 29

#29. Thai Continental

- Rating: 3.3/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 Market St. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Hibachi Express

2 / 29

#28. Hibachi Express

- Rating: 3.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 141 Electric Road Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Taste of Asia

3 / 29

#27. Taste of Asia

- Rating: 3.4/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3603 Franklin Road Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China House

4 / 29

#26. China House

- Rating: 3.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1673 Blue Ridge Blvd. Troutville, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Wok

5 / 29

#25. Golden Wok

- Rating: 3.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6443 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Best Wok

6 / 29

#24. Best Wok

- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2704 Lee Hwy Troutville, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse

7 / 29

#23. Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.6/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2004 Electric Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

China Star

8 / 29

#22. China Star

- Rating: 3.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4822 Hollins Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Wasabi's

9 / 29

#21. Wasabi's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 Market St. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

China Wok

10 / 29

#20. China Wok

- Rating: 3.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1310 West Main St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Red Palace Valley View

11 / 29

#19. Red Palace Valley View

- Rating: 3.8/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5030 Valley View Blvd. Northwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Vietnam

12 / 29

#18. Pho Vietnam

- Rating: 3.9/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 535 Orange Ave. Northeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Asia 2

13 / 29

#17. Cafe Asia 2

- Rating: 3.9/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3549 Electric Road Ste A Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sakura IX

14 / 29

#16. Sakura IX

- Rating: 3.9/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5436 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Taaza Indian Cuisine

15 / 29

#15. Taaza Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 Memorial Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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Pho Saigon

16 / 29

#14. Pho Saigon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3420 Orange Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

China Wok

17 / 29

#13. China Wok

- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4821 Williamson Road Northwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Tastes

18 / 29

#12. China Tastes

- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2185 Bennington St. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Ichiban Steakhouse Daleville

19 / 29

#11. Ichiban Steakhouse Daleville

- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 470 Roanoke Road Daleville, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Nawab Indian Cuisine

20 / 29

#10. Nawab Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118-A Campbell Ave. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Ike's Kitchen

21 / 29

#9. Ike's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5524 Williamson Road Ste 13 Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Rainbowl

22 / 29

#8. Rainbowl

- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 4710 Starkey Road Ste A Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Poke, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

It's Pho Time

23 / 29

#7. It's Pho Time

- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5524 Williamson Road Ste 5 Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

City Corner 2

24 / 29

#6. City Corner 2

- Rating: 4.4/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3005 Plantation Road Northeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

AGOGO

25 / 29

#5. AGOGO

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 2202 Orange Ave. Northeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Yo Mian

26 / 29

#4. Yo Mian

- Rating: 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 36 Kingston Drive Daleville, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Wok n Roll Kitchen

27 / 29

#3. Wok n Roll Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 120 Campbell Ave. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Viet Sub

28 / 29

#2. Viet Sub

- Rating: 4.8/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1403 Williamson Road Northeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Nakhon Thai Cuisine

29 / 29

#1. Nakhon Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 5983 Cloverdale Road Roanoke, 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.