
Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima 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.
#29. Great Shang Hai
- Rating: 2.7/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 54 West Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Shanghainese, Cantonese, Seafood
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#28. Why Not My Pho Kitchen
- Rating: 3.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 4001 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#27. J S Asian Flaming Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4007 Terrace Heights Drive Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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#26. New York Teriyaki
- Rating: 3.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3710 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#25. New York Teriyaki
- Rating: 3.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2518 Main St. Union Gap, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Korean
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#24. Fuji
- Rating: 3.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 2513 Main St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Noodles
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#23. George's Wok & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1210 South 80th Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Chinese
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#22. Ozeki Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1527 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#21. Tasty Wok
- Rating: 3.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 3312 West Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Chinese
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#20. Bangkok_OMG Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1901 South 1st St. Ste 102 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Thai
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#19. Captain Crab & Ramen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 South 72nd Ave. Ste 160 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Ramen, Seafood
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#18. New York Teriyaki
- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 South 72nd Ave. Ste 150 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
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#17. Teppanyaki Box
- Rating: 3.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 North 1st St. Ste A Selah, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#16. New York Teriyaki
- Rating: 3.9/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 822 North 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Japanese
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#15. Tea Garden Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 South 4th St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
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#14. Chinese Gourmet Garden
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 North 1st St. Selah, Washington
- Categories: Chinese
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#13. Taj Palace
- Rating: 4.0/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2710 West Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Indian, Bars, Buffets
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#12. KiKi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 West Yakima Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Chinese, Taiwanese
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#11. Kobe sushi and Teriyaki
- Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 1905 South First St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#10. Yakima Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.1/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 East Staff Sgt Pendleton Way Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Thai
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#9. EZ Tiger
- Rating: 4.1/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 East Chestnut Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles, Cocktail Bars
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#8. New York Teriyaki
- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 723 North Park Center Selah, Washington
- Categories: Japanese
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#7. Sumo
- Rating: 4.1/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 111 East Yakima Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
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#6. Pho King Crab
- Rating: 4.1/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1601 East Washington Ave. Ste 104 Union Gap, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#5. Moms Dishes
- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1802 South 1st St. Ste 2 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#4. Thai House Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 North 2nd St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Thai, Seafood
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#3. Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3710 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Korean, Noodles, Desserts
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#2. My Ma Dim Sum
- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 107 South 1st St. Ste 106 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Dim Sum
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#1. The Spice
- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 1510 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Indian
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 323 metros.