Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Portland, Maine 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 Portland 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 Portland 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.

Sichuan Kitchen

1 / 30

#30. Sichuan Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 612 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Szechuan
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Sabieng

2 / 30

#29. Sabieng

- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 Forest Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai
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The Honey Paw

3 / 30

#28. The Honey Paw

- Rating: 4.3/5 (743 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 78 Middle St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Asian Fusion, New American, Noodles
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Phoever Maine Vietnamese Bar & Grill

4 / 30

#27. Phoever Maine Vietnamese Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Larrabee Road Ste 310 Westbrook, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup, Wine Bars
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Mr. Tuna

5 / 30

#26. Mr. Tuna

- Rating: 4.3/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 83 Middle St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Food Trucks, Japanese
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Miyake

6 / 30

#25. Miyake

- Rating: 4.3/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 468 Fore St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Empire Chinese Kitchen

7 / 30

#24. Empire Chinese Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (706 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 575 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Dim Sum, Cantonese
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Saeng Thai House

8 / 30

#23. Saeng Thai House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 921 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
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Jing Yan

9 / 30

#22. Jing Yan

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 90 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Chinese
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Izakaya Minato

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#21. Izakaya Minato

- Rating: 4.4/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 54 Washington Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Izakaya
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MAMI PORTLAND

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#20. MAMI PORTLAND

- Rating: 4.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 339 Fore St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Food Trucks
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Taj Indian Cuisine

12 / 30

#19. Taj Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (482 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 Clarks Pond Pkwy Ste 6 South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Cocktail Bars
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Kume

13 / 30

#18. Kume

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 50 Market St. South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
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Mi Sen Noodle Bar

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#17. Mi Sen Noodle Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 630 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Noodles
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Boda

15 / 30

#16. Boda

- Rating: 4.4/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 671 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Tapas/Small Plates
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Pho Co Variety

16 / 30

#15. Pho Co Variety

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 158 Spring St. Westbrook, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea
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Vientiane Market

17 / 30

#14. Vientiane Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 157 Noyes St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
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Jojo's Thai Kitchen

18 / 30

#13. Jojo's Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 183 US Route 1 Scarborough, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
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Kirin Sushi & Hibachi

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#12. Kirin Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 426 US-1 Scarborough, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Soup
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Pattaya Kitchen

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#11. Pattaya Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 740 Broadway Ste 500 South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Noodles
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The Green Elephant

21 / 30

#10. The Green Elephant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (711 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian Fusion
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Sun Vietnamese Restaurant

22 / 30

#9. Sun Vietnamese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 699 Forest Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Salad, Chicken Wings
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Keg and kraken

23 / 30

#8. Keg and kraken

- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 653 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Bars
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kuno

24 / 30

#7. kuno

- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 166 Cumberland Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai, Sandwiches
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Mitr Ping Yang Thai Kitchen

25 / 30

#6. Mitr Ping Yang Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1281 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai
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Thai Tree

26 / 30

#5. Thai Tree

- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 571 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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Banh Appetit

27 / 30

#4. Banh Appetit

- Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 171 Cumberland Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
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Indy's Sandwich

28 / 30

#3. Indy's Sandwich

- Rating: 4.8/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 744 Main St. South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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Crunchy Pok茅

29 / 30

#2. Crunchy Pok茅

- Rating: 4.8/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 426 Fore St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Poke
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Tacos Del Seoul

30 / 30

#1. Tacos Del Seoul

- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Portland, Maine
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean, Mexican
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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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