Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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.

Love Makoto

1 / 24

#24. Love Makoto

- Rating: 4.5/5 (461 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 200 Massachusetts Ave. Northwest Ste 150 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Rice Bar

2 / 24

#23. Rice Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Maryland Ave. Southwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Noodles, Korean, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Kaiju Ramen

3 / 24

#22. Kaiju Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 525 8th St. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Ramen, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Soupy Dumpling & Fancy Cuppa Bubble Tea

4 / 24

#21. Soupy Dumpling & Fancy Cuppa Bubble Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Chinese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Kyojin DC

5 / 24

#20. Kyojin DC

- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Address: 3315 Cady's Aly Northwest Ste B Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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G.O.A.T. Room

6 / 24

#19. G.O.A.T. Room

- Rating: 4.5/5 (184 reviews)
- Address: 1010 Massachusetts Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Torai Sushi

7 / 24

#18. Torai Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 751 8th St. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

Baan Siam

8 / 24

#17. Baan Siam

- Rating: 4.5/5 (683 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 I St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Thai, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

JINYA Ramen Bar - The Parks at Walter Reed

9 / 24

#16. JINYA Ramen Bar - The Parks at Walter Reed

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1155 Dahlia St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Ramen, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Kappo DC

10 / 24

#15. Kappo DC

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4822 MacArthur Blvd. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Bangbop

11 / 24

#14. Bangbop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4418 MacArthur Blvd. Northwest Unit 1B Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

Himalayan Doko

12 / 24

#13. Himalayan Doko

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1108 K St. Northwest Frnt1 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Pakistani, Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Moh Moh Licious

13 / 24

#12. Moh Moh Licious

- Rating: 4.6/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7414 Georgia Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Rice Bar

14 / 24

#11. Rice Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 Pennsylvania Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Korean, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Thai And Time Again

15 / 24

#10. Thai And Time Again

- Rating: 4.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2311 Calvert St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Pho Junkies

16 / 24

#9. Pho Junkies

- Rating: 4.6/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1025 First St. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Manna Dosirak

17 / 24

#8. Manna Dosirak

- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Address: 409 15th St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Rolling Cow

18 / 24

#7. Rolling Cow

- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean, American
- Read more on Yelp

Ko Japanese Dining

19 / 24

#6. Ko Japanese Dining

- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1610 20th St. Northwest Floor 2 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Menya Hosaki

20 / 24

#5. Menya Hosaki

- Rating: 4.7/5 (446 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 845 Upshur St. Northwest Floor 1 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

VEGZ

21 / 24

#4. VEGZ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2120 18th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Tiki Garden Thai Street Food

22 / 24

#3. Tiki Garden Thai Street Food

- Rating: 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1252 H St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Thai, Cocktail Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Omakase at Barracks Row

23 / 24

#2. Omakase at Barracks Row

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 522 8th St. Southeast Floor 2 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mita Cafe

24 / 24

#1. Mita Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 703 Kennedy St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Cafes, Japanese, Ethiopian
- 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.