
Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Abilene 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 Abilene 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 Abilene 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.
#18. Bonzai Japanese Steakhouse
- Rating: 2.7/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1802 South Clack St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses
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#17. China Star
- Rating: 2.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3601 South 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Buffet Asia
- Rating: 2.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3366 John Knox Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
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#15. Golden Chopsticks
- Rating: 3.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4358 Sayles Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets, Seafood
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#14. Little Panda
- Rating: 3.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 North Judge Ely Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
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#13. Masa Bistro & Sushi Bar
- Rating: 3.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 2134 South 27th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Japanese
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#12. Tokyo Asia Fusion
- Rating: 3.7/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1441 South Danville Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Japanese
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#11. Ann's Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 3.7/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3309 South 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Thai
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#10. Sunrise Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2701 South 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
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#9. Phoenix Pho
- Rating: 3.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2449 North Judge Ely Blvd. Ste 2501 Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
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#8. Hashi Teppan Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3388 Rebecca Lane Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Teppanyaki, Salad, Soup
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#7. Little Ninja
- Rating: 3.8/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4102 Buffalo Gap Road Ste North Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bubble Tea
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#6. Szechuan Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3425 South 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
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#5. Fun Noodle Bar Abilene
- Rating: 4.1/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4325 Southwest Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Ramen, Noodles
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#4. Mian Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6410 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Vietnamese
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#3. Krua Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (353 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 790 South Leggett Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Thai
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#2. Spicy India
- Rating: 4.4/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 243 West Stamford St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Indian
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#1. Hawaii Ramen Noodle & Poke
- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4621 South 14th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Acai Bowls
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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.