Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Hartford by diners

Asian food is having a moment. Nearly 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.

compiled a list of the highest-rated Asian restaurants in the Hartford area using data from . 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 Hartford 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.

Tokyo Cafe Sushi and Hibachi

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#30. Tokyo Cafe Sushi and Hibachi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 451 New Britain Ave. Newington, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, Salad, Sushi Bars
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Mecha Noodle Bar

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#29. Mecha Noodle Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 975 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Wine Bars, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
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Ginza Japanese Cuisine

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#28. Ginza Japanese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1295 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Salad
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Prai Kitchen

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#27. Prai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23 LaSalle Road West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Thai
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Edoichi Sushi & Hibachi Steak House

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#26. Edoichi Sushi & Hibachi Steak House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 580 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Steakhouses, Japanese
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Banh Meee

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#25. Banh Meee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 126 Ann Uccello St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Noodles
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KT Bakery

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#24. KT Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 552 New Park Ave. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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Wabi Sabi

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#23. Wabi Sabi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 135 South Main St. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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Pho Viet

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#22. Pho Viet

- Rating: 4.4/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 36B Fenn Road Newington, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Song Restaurant

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#21. Song Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 74 Lasalle Road West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Chinese
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VN Pho

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#20. VN Pho

- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 59 Overlook Ter Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Barbecue
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Kaliubon Ramen

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#19. Kaliubon Ramen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 54 Memorial Road West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ramen, Sushi Bars
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Kaliubon

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#18. Kaliubon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (401 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1323 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Ramen, Poke, Bubble Tea
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Kob Jai Pho & Thai Restaurant

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#17. Kob Jai Pho & Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1845 Silas Deane Hwy Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
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Nummy

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#16. Nummy

- Rating: 4.5/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1160 New Britain Ave. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Noodles, Hot Pot
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Pho Van

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#15. Pho Van

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 Day Hill Road Ste 2E Windsor, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Poke Don

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#14. Poke Don

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 63 Hebron Ave. Ste H Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Poke, Asian Fusion, Soup
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Seven Moons

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#13. Seven Moons

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 1128 Farmington Ave. Berlin, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
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Thai House Restaurant and Sushi Bar

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#12. Thai House Restaurant and Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 875 Main St. South Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Fancy Sushi

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#11. Fancy Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 Berlin Tpke Berlin, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
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ReFresh Food & Drinks

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#10. ReFresh Food & Drinks

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 58 Farmington Ave. Farmington, Connecticut
- Categories: Korean, Bubble Tea
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Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli

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#9. Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 37 Raymond Road West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, International Grocery, Delis
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The Banana Leaf

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#8. The Banana Leaf

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 945 Cromwell Ave. Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
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Ikura Sushi Bar & Grill

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#7. Ikura Sushi Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 134 Market Square Newington, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Sushi Bars
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So Ramen

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#6. So Ramen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1460 East St. New Britain, Connecticut
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
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Kravin Pho

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#5. Kravin Pho

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1999 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese
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The Pho Bar

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#4. The Pho Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese
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Blossom Cafe

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#3. Blossom Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 6 Wilcox St. Simsbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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Sala Thai Street Food

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#2. Sala Thai Street Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12E Mountain Ave. Bloomfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
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Thai Kitchen 29

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#1. Thai Kitchen 29

- Rating: 4.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 29 Broad St. New Britain, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Seafood
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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.

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