Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford 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.

Happy Wok

1 / 28

#28. Happy Wok

- Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3137 North Main St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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Chef Chen

2 / 28

#27. Chef Chen

- Rating: 2.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6742 Broadcast Pkwy Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese
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Lung Fung 2

3 / 28

#26. Lung Fung 2

- Rating: 2.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2209 South Perryville Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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The Great Wall Restaurant

4 / 28

#25. The Great Wall Restaurant

- Rating: 2.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4228 East State St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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Spider Sushi Bar

5 / 28

#24. Spider Sushi Bar

- Rating: 2.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 641 South Perryville Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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China Express

6 / 28

#23. China Express

- Rating: 3.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1920 East Riverside Blvd. Ste A Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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#1 Oriental Buffet

7 / 28

#22. #1 Oriental Buffet

- Rating: 3.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1229 Sandy Hollow Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
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Golden Chopsticks Buffet

8 / 28

#21. Golden Chopsticks Buffet

- Rating: 3.1/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7923 North Alpine Road Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Buffets, Chinese, Japanese
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Wong Wong Chinese Restaurant

9 / 28

#20. Wong Wong Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3703 Auburn St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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JMK Nippon

10 / 28

#19. JMK Nippon

- Rating: 3.4/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2551 North Perryville Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
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Hachi Sushi

11 / 28

#18. Hachi Sushi

- Rating: 3.4/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6516 East Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Hachi Sushi & Hibachi

12 / 28

#17. Hachi Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 3.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 Sundae Drive Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Spider Sushi Bar

13 / 28

#16. Spider Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 641 South Perryville Road Ste 2 Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
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House of India Restaurant

14 / 28

#15. House of India Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6430 East Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
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Izakaya 88

15 / 28

#14. Izakaya 88

- Rating: 3.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 293 Executive Pkwy Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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Shogun Japanese Restaurant

16 / 28

#13. Shogun Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 293 Executive Pkwy Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Pho Square Vietnamese Restaurant Boba Tea

17 / 28

#12. Pho Square Vietnamese Restaurant Boba Tea

- Rating: 3.9/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6338 East Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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Thai Hut

18 / 28

#11. Thai Hut

- Rating: 3.9/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 Highgrove Place Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Thai
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Pho 815

19 / 28

#10. Pho 815

- Rating: 3.9/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7437 East State St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Marc's Fusion Cafe

20 / 28

#9. Marc's Fusion Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4133 Charles St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Sisters Thai Cafe

21 / 28

#8. Sisters Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 514 East State St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Vietnamese
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27 Aluna

22 / 28

#7. 27 Aluna

- Rating: 4.1/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 North Main St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Filipino, Bars
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Teriyaki Express

23 / 28

#6. Teriyaki Express

- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1718 East Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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Hai Quynh Restaurant

24 / 28

#5. Hai Quynh Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 324 7th St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion
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Ramen&Tea

25 / 28

#4. Ramen&Tea

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7062 Walton St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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KBQ Loves Park

26 / 28

#3. KBQ Loves Park

- Rating: 4.4/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 6332 East Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Chicken Shop
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Rock-Pho'd

27 / 28

#2. Rock-Pho'd

- Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6551 East Riverside Blvd. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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Vanakkam India

28 / 28

#1. Vanakkam India

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1620 North Bell School Road Rockford, Illinois
- 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.

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