Zen Fusion Hibachi & Lounge
1 / 28#28. Zen Fusion Hibachi & Lounge
- Rating: 2.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2043 Superior Drive Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Japanese, Bars, New American
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Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota by diners
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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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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.
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Wong's Caf茅
2 / 28#27. Wong's Caf茅
- Rating: 3.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4180 18th Ave. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
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Imperial Wok
3 / 28#26. Imperial Wok
- Rating: 3.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 90 14th St. Ste 700 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
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China Star
4 / 28#25. China Star
- Rating: 3.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2808 41st St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
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Wabi Sabi Express
5 / 28#24. Wabi Sabi Express
- Rating: 3.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 1st Ave. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Kingdom Buffet
6 / 28#23. Kingdom Buffet
- Rating: 3.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1639 North Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
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Hunan Garden
7 / 28#22. Hunan Garden
- Rating: 3.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 7th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
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Jenpachi Japanese Steak House
8 / 28#21. Jenpachi Japanese Steak House
- Rating: 3.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3160 Wellner Drive Northeast Ste 500 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Japanese, Noodles, Steakhouses
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Mango Thai
9 / 28#20. Mango Thai
- Rating: 3.6/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 318 South Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
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China King
10 / 28#19. China King
- Rating: 3.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3434 55th St. Northwest Ste 150 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
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Pho Tai
11 / 28#18. Pho Tai
- Rating: 3.7/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1726 37th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Kumo Sushi
12 / 28#17. Kumo Sushi
- Rating: 3.7/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 460 Crossroads Drive Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Seafood, Ramen
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Ichi Tokyo
13 / 28#16. Ichi Tokyo
- Rating: 3.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3499 22nd Ave. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Royal Indian Cuisine
14 / 28#15. Royal Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 3.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1647 South Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
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New China
15 / 28#14. New China
- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2630 South Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
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India Garden
16 / 28#13. India Garden
- Rating: 3.9/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1107 North Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Indian
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Bebap Korean Inspired Eatery
17 / 28#12. Bebap Korean Inspired Eatery
- Rating: 3.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 216 1st Ave. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
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Asia Fusion
18 / 28#11. Asia Fusion
- Rating: 3.9/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2711 Commerce Drive Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Ramen, Thai
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The Hyderabad indian Grill
19 / 28#10. The Hyderabad indian Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 3462 55th St. Northwest Ste 100 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Indian
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Great Wall
20 / 28#9. Great Wall
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1516 North Broadway Ave. Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
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Pho Chau
21 / 28#8. Pho Chau
- Rating: 4.1/5 (461 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 Broadway Ave. North Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai
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Ichi Tokyo
22 / 28#7. Ichi Tokyo
- Rating: 4.1/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 20th St. Southeast Ste 300 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Ootori Sushi
23 / 28#6. Ootori Sushi
- Rating: 4.1/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Commerce Drive Northwest Ste 100 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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China 1
24 / 28#5. China 1
- Rating: 4.3/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1117 Civic Center Drive Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
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Hunan Bistro
25 / 28#4. Hunan Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 34 17th Ave. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
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Thai Pop
26 / 28#3. Thai Pop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 3rd St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Thai, Pop-Up Restaurants, Cocktail Bars
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Wabi Sabi
27 / 28#2. Wabi Sabi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1505 12th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Noodles
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First Meeting Noodle
28 / 28#1. First Meeting Noodle
- Rating: 4.7/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 793 16th St. Southwest Ste 200 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
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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.
