Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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.

The Dara

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#30. The Dara

- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 906 South Wolfe St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Thai, Bars, Noodles
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Punjab Kabab & Sweets

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#29. Punjab Kabab & Sweets

- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5313 East Drive Halethorpe, Maryland
- Categories: Halal, Indian, Vegetarian
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Yamato Sushi

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#28. Yamato Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 51 West Aylesbury Road Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Kippo Ramen

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#27. Kippo Ramen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (709 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 606 South Bdwy Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Ramen, Soup
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Shoyou Sushi

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#26. Shoyou Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (722 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1450 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Kong Pocha

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#25. Kong Pocha

- Rating: 4.4/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 West 20th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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Naked Grill Sushi & Yakitori

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#24. Naked Grill Sushi & Yakitori

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 2748 Lighthouse Point East Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Thai
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Ramen Utsuke

8 / 30

#23. Ramen Utsuke

- Rating: 4.4/5 (527 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 414 Light St. Ste 103 Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Ramen
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Kabob & Curry

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#22. Kabob & Curry

- Rating: 4.4/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 827 Nursery Road Linthicum Heights, Maryland
- Categories: Halal, Indian
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Mount Everest Restaurant and Bar

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#21. Mount Everest Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 West 36th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Indian, Bars, Himalayan/Nepalese
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Kajiken

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#20. Kajiken

- Rating: 4.4/5 (134 reviews)
- Address: 7 East 33rd St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Ramen
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Little India Cafe

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#19. Little India Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 East Ordnance Road Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Categories: Indian, Bars
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Bodhi Federal Hill

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#18. Bodhi Federal Hill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1444 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Thai
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The Verandah Kitchen in Hampden

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#17. The Verandah Kitchen in Hampden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 842 West 36th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Indian, Tapas/Small Plates
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Kiku Sushi

15 / 30

#16. Kiku Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1017 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
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Be More Thai Restaurant

16 / 30

#15. Be More Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1006 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Salad
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Toki Underground

17 / 30

#14. Toki Underground

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2731 Greenmount Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Ramen, Cocktail Bars
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Namaste Baltimore

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#13. Namaste Baltimore

- Rating: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 West Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
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Gachi House of Sushi

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#12. Gachi House of Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Terminal A Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
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Pho Bac

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#11. Pho Bac

- Rating: 4.5/5 (501 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 South Potomac St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Sushibruce Ya

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#10. Sushibruce Ya

- Rating: 4.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1634 Aliceanna St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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James Fiesta Grill

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#9. James Fiesta Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8428 Willow Oak Road Parkville, Maryland
- Categories: Filipino
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Koco Food Truck

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#8. Koco Food Truck

- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Ashland Ave. & North Wolfe St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean
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Royal Spice

24 / 30

#7. Royal Spice

- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 810 Nursery Road Linthicum Heights, Maryland
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Bars
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EJJI

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#6. EJJI

- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 711 South Central Ave. Floor 2 Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Ramen
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Winli Asian Restaurant

26 / 30

#5. Winli Asian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2519 Putty Hill Ave. Parkville, Maryland
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Chinese
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Ekiben

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#4. Ekiben

- Rating: 4.7/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 911 West 36th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sandwiches
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Ekiben

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#3. Ekiben

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 East Fort Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Salad, Seafood
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Ekiben

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#2. Ekiben

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1990 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1622 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sandwiches
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Harbor Tandoor

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#1. Harbor Tandoor

- Rating: 4.8/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 803 South Caroline Baltimore, Maryland
- 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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