Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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.

Happy China

1 / 30

#30. Happy China

- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 East Battlefield Road Ste 100 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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Thai Express

2 / 30

#29. Thai Express

- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 2113 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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Omo Japanese Soul Food

3 / 30

#28. Omo Japanese Soul Food

- Rating: 4.0/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 West Chesterfield St. B102 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Ramen
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Amazin Asian

4 / 30

#27. Amazin Asian

- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2941 East Battlefield Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Vietnamese
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The Riksha

5 / 30

#26. The Riksha

- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 Park Central North Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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China King

6 / 30

#25. China King

- Rating: 4.1/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2123 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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Koriya

7 / 30

#24. Koriya

- Rating: 4.1/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4121 South Fremont Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Korean, Gluten-Free
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K Fried Chicken

8 / 30

#23. K Fried Chicken

- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3050 South National Ave. Ste 108 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean
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Pho Kim

9 / 30

#22. Pho Kim

- Rating: 4.1/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3433 South Campbell Ave. Ste C Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
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Wicked Wok

10 / 30

#21. Wicked Wok

- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4852 South State Hwy Ff Battlefield, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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Niji Sushi Bar & Grill

11 / 30

#20. Niji Sushi Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3938 South Lone Pine Ave. Ste 100 B Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Sakura Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill

12 / 30

#19. Sakura Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3230 South National Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Craft Sushi

13 / 30

#18. Craft Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 1251 East Sunshine St. Ste 116 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Asian Fusion
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Bao Bao Chinese Bistro

14 / 30

#17. Bao Bao Chinese Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 West Chesterfield St. Unit A104 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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Rama Thai

15 / 30

#16. Rama Thai

- Rating: 4.3/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1129 East Walnut St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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Teaology Boba Cafe

16 / 30

#15. Teaology Boba Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1111 East Republic Road Ste 120 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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Bawi Korean BBQ

17 / 30

#14. Bawi Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4121 South National Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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Golden Korean Restaurant

18 / 30

#13. Golden Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1406 West Sunshine St. Ste A Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Korean
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Nawab's Indian Cuisine

19 / 30

#12. Nawab's Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 3654 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
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Everyday Thai

20 / 30

#11. Everyday Thai

- Rating: 4.3/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 West Battlefield Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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Taj Mahal

21 / 30

#10. Taj Mahal

- Rating: 4.4/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1250 East Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
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Skully's

22 / 30

#9. Skully's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1427 East Cherry St. Ste A Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Ramen
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Zayka Indian Cuisine

23 / 30

#8. Zayka Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 South Jefferson Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
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Thai Square - Springfield

24 / 30

#7. Thai Square - Springfield

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 307 South National Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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Momo Sushi and Grill

25 / 30

#6. Momo Sushi and Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2767 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Hong Yen

26 / 30

#5. Hong Yen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2922 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Karai Ramen + Handroll

27 / 30

#4. Karai Ramen + Handroll

- Rating: 4.6/5 (375 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 640 West Republic Road Ste 100 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
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Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine

28 / 30

#3. Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1369 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Szechuan
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Thailand Station

29 / 30

#2. Thailand Station

- Rating: 4.8/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1730 East Republic Road Ste U Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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Fusion Eatz A莽a铆 Bowls & Wraps

30 / 30

#1. Fusion Eatz A莽a铆 Bowls & Wraps

- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 2825 South Glenstone Ave. Ste H08F Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Mexican, 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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