Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Charleston, West Virginia by diners

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September 2, 2025
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Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Charleston, West Virginia 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 Charleston 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 Charleston 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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Hibachi

#19. Hibachi

- Rating: 2.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48 Rhl Blvd. South Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Taste of Asia

#18. Taste of Asia

- Rating: 2.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 236 7th Ave. Southwest Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Ichiban Pan-Asian Cuisine

#17. Ichiban Pan-Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 3.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 Capitol St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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China King Buffet

#16. China King Buffet

- Rating: 3.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 50 River Walk Mall South Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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China Star

#15. China Star

- Rating: 3.1/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2 Fletcher Sq Dunbar, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Main Kwong

#14. Main Kwong

- Rating: 3.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1407 Washington St. East Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Main Tin Restaurant

#13. Main Tin Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 242 7th Ave. Southwest Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Fortune Pavilion

#12. Fortune Pavilion

- Rating: 3.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1916 Bigley Ave. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Fujiyama

#11. Fujiyama

- Rating: 3.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5780 Maccorkle Ave. Southeast Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Sitar of India

#10. Sitar of India

- Rating: 3.9/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 702 Lee St. East Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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China Buffet

#9. China Buffet

- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5707 Maccorkle Ave. Southeast Ste 40 Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Pho Vinh Long

#8. Pho Vinh Long

- Rating: 4.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 D St. South Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Bamboo Garden

#7. Bamboo Garden

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6411 Sissonville Drive Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Nawab Fine Indian Cuisine

#6. Nawab Fine Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 200 35th St. Southeast Ste A Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Kita Modern Japanese

#5. Kita Modern Japanese

- Rating: 4.2/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2815 Mountaineer Blvd. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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China One

#4. China One

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4218 Maccorkle Ave. Southeast Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Yen's Sandwiches

#3. Yen's Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.6/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 606 D St. South Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Elephant Thai Restaurant

#2. Elephant Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 228 7th Ave. South Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Chow Thai

#1. Chow Thai

- Rating: 4.7/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 426 Shrewsbury St. Ste B Charleston, West 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.

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