Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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.

Sushi Den

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#30. Sushi Den

- Rating: 4.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 233 South Delaware St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts
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Harmony Tea Shoppe

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#29. Harmony Tea Shoppe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6368 East 82nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Ramen, Poke, Bubble Tea
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Thai Town Cuisine

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#28. Thai Town Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1237 South High School Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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Pho 21

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#27. Pho 21

- Rating: 4.4/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8134 East 21st St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Bubble Tea
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Tandoori Flame

5 / 30

#26. Tandoori Flame

- Rating: 4.4/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4302 South East St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
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Manee Thai Cuisine IN

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#25. Manee Thai Cuisine IN

- Rating: 4.4/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2274 West 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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BIBIBOP Asian Grill

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#24. BIBIBOP Asian Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4026 East 82nd St. Unit 5A Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Salad, Gluten-Free
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5 Star Indian Cuisine

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#23. 5 Star Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 456 East Elbert St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
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1947 Eatery & Lounge

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#22. 1947 Eatery & Lounge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5846 East 82nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
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Phaya Thai Street Food

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#21. Phaya Thai Street Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5645 North Post Road Ste A Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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The Little India Restaurant

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#20. The Little India Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 653 East 52nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
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EatThai

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#19. EatThai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5650 West 86th St. Ste 128 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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Egg Roll Number 1

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#18. Egg Roll Number 1

- Rating: 4.5/5 (667 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4540 South Emerson Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese, Soup
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A Cup of Chai

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#17. A Cup of Chai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1028 Shelby St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Indian, Bakeries
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One World Market

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#16. One World Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (484 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8466 Castleton Corner Drive Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, International Grocery
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Strange Bird

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#15. Strange Bird

- Rating: 4.5/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 128 South Audubon Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tiki Bars, Cocktail Bars, Ramen
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Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant

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#14. Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1258 Windsor St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Cinema, Japanese
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Chapati

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#13. Chapati

- Rating: 4.6/5 (758 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4930 Lafayette Road Ste G Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern
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Thai Station Restaurant

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#12. Thai Station Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3317 East 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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Eggholic

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#11. Eggholic

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1224 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Indian, Halal
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Thai Recipes Restaurant

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#10. Thai Recipes Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 East Thompson Road Ste G2 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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BODHI

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#9. BODHI

- Rating: 4.6/5 (531 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 922 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai, Cocktail Bars, Gastropubs
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Wisanggeni Pawon Asian Indonesian Cuisine

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#8. Wisanggeni Pawon Asian Indonesian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 2450 East 71st St. Ste 200 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Indonesian
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Asian Snack

24 / 30

#7. Asian Snack

- Rating: 4.7/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3605 Commercial Drive Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Seafood
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HTAW METTA

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#6. HTAW METTA

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1738 East 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Noodles, Thai
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Sake Maru

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#5. Sake Maru

- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 5320 East 82nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese
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Hasuno

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#4. Hasuno

- Rating: 4.8/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 435 Virginia Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Whiskey Bars
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Baan Thai Bistro

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#3. Baan Thai Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8705 Southeastern Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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Thai Curbside by Sawasdee

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#2. Thai Curbside by Sawasdee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2445 East 65th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai, Desserts
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India Hut Restaurant

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#1. India Hut Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 830 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Indian, Halal
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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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