Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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.

Asahi Japanese Steakhouse

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#28. Asahi Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 2.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3412 State Road 38 East Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses
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Happy China

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#27. Happy China

- Rating: 2.9/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 East State St. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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XIN & GAZA KOREAN BBQ

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#26. XIN & GAZA KOREAN BBQ

- Rating: 3.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3457 Bethel Drive West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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Peppercorns Kitchen

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#25. Peppercorns Kitchen

- Rating: 3.1/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 360 East State St. Ste B West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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Green Leaf Vietnamese Cuisine

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#24. Green Leaf Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 3.2/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 South River Road West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese
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China King

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#23. China King

- Rating: 3.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2400 Greenbush St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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Shu Ge Chinese Restaurant

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#22. Shu Ge Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2827 US Highway 52 West Ste D West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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Peking Chinese Restaurant

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#21. Peking Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3575 Promenade Pkwy Ste 700 Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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Mount Fuji Steakhouse

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#20. Mount Fuji Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 Sagamore Pkwy South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses
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Heisei Japanese Restaurant

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#19. Heisei Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2060 Sagamore Pkwy West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Noodles
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Taste

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#18. Taste

- Rating: 3.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 360 Brown St. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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Noodles & I

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#17. Noodles & I

- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 North Chauncey Ave. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
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Sichuan House

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#16. Sichuan House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 2 South 4th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Hot Pot
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Thai Essence

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#15. Thai Essence

- Rating: 3.8/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1534 Win Hentschel Blvd. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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DAKSHIN

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#14. DAKSHIN

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 138 South River Road West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
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Sharma's Kitchen

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#13. Sharma's Kitchen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1403 Sagamore Pkwy North Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
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Strings Ramen

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#12. Strings Ramen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 North Chauncey Ave. Ste 202 West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Ramen
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Maru Japanese Sushi Restaurant

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#11. Maru Japanese Sushi Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 North Chauncey Ave. Ste D West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Katana Sushi & Ramen

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#10. Katana Sushi & Ramen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1048 C Sagamore Pkwy West West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
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Taste of India

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#9. Taste of India

- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 111 South River Road Unit B West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
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Poke Hibachi

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#8. Poke Hibachi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 Andrew Place West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Poke, Japanese
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Kitami Yakiniku & Sushi

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#7. Kitami Yakiniku & Sushi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 731 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Grill Services
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Yatagarasu

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#6. Yatagarasu

- Rating: 4.2/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 533 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Ramen
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Sushi Don

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#5. Sushi Don

- Rating: 4.2/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3338 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Korean
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Sakanaya Izakaya

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#4. Sakanaya Izakaya

- Rating: 4.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2060 Sagamore Pkwy West Ste T West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Kimchi Korean Restaurant

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#3. Kimchi Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1904 Sagamore Pkwy West West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Korean
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Banh Mi Eatery

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#2. Banh Mi Eatery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 1201 South 4th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
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Bao Dumpling

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#1. Bao Dumpling

- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 South River Road Ste D West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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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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