Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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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The Roll Pod

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#30. The Roll Pod

- Rating: 4.6/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Boren Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Moriyama Sushi

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#29. Moriyama Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1823 Eastlake Ave. East Ste 153 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

CheBogz

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#28. CheBogz

- Rating: 4.6/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2710 Beacon Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Young's Restaurant

4 / 30

#27. Young's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9413 16th Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Chinese, American, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Roosters

5 / 30

#26. Golden Roosters

- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 115 Occidental Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sports Bars, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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My's Vietnamese Sandwiches and Deli

6 / 30

#25. My's Vietnamese Sandwiches and Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12619 Renton Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Blossom

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#24. Sushi Blossom

- Rating: 4.6/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2720 3rd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Star Sushi & Bar

8 / 30

#23. Star Sushi & Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 538 Broadway East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Cocktail Bars, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Seoul Tofu & Jjim

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#22. Seoul Tofu & Jjim

- Rating: 4.7/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 406 Broadway East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Mini Bar Seattle

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#21. Mini Bar Seattle

- Rating: 4.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 North Northlake Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Phocific Standard Time

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#20. Phocific Standard Time

- Rating: 4.7/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1923 7th Ave. Floor 2 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Coffee Tree & Bop

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#19. Coffee Tree & Bop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 904 7th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Kuma Kitchen

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#18. Kuma Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 6003 12th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pan Asian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Drip Cafe

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#17. Saigon Drip Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 161 South Washington St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Indian-Nepali Kitchen

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#16. Indian-Nepali Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13754 Aurora Ave. North Ste D Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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Asian Kitchen

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#15. Asian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 14409 Greenwood Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Chinese, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

Panda Dim Sum

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#14. Panda Dim Sum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 6855 176th Ave. Redmond, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

Crane's Landing

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#13. Crane's Landing

- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1430 Harvard Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

E-Jae Pak Mor

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#12. E-Jae Pak Mor

- Rating: 4.7/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 504 5th Ave. South Ste 118 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Minato

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#11. Minato

- Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1616 North 45th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

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Miss Pho

21 / 30

#10. Miss Pho

- Rating: 4.7/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10023 Holman Road Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Umami Kushi

22 / 30

#9. Umami Kushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9099 Seward Park Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Archipelago

23 / 30

#8. Archipelago

- Rating: 4.8/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 5607 Rainier Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Filipino, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

24 / 30

#7. Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 4.8/5 (593 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Stewart St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: American, Filipino, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

Bangkok99 Food Truck

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#6. Bangkok99 Food Truck

- Rating: 4.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13001 Lake City Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine

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#5. Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 601 2nd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Ka Pow Thai On Wheel

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#4. Ka Pow Thai On Wheel

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 5604 Delridge Way Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Caterers, fast food, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

SAI Sushi & Sake

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#3. SAI Sushi & Sake

- Rating: 4.9/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 25 West Mercer St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Aroy Mak Thai Food

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#2. Aroy Mak Thai Food

- Rating: 4.9/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14419 Greenwood Ave. North Ste C Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Taneda Sushi in Kaiseki

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#1. Taneda Sushi in Kaiseki

- Rating: 4.9/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 219 Broadway East Ste 14 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- 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.