Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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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Kabuki Korean Cafe & Sushi Bar

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#30. Kabuki Korean Cafe & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4102 Oleander Drive Ste 2 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Korean, Asian Fusion
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Peking Wok

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#29. Peking Wok

- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5617 Carolina Beach Road Ste 120 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
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Nigori Gourmet & Sushi bar

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#28. Nigori Gourmet & Sushi bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2549 Castle Hayne Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Wine Bars
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Nori Asian fusion and sushi bar

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#27. Nori Asian fusion and sushi bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1412 Barclay Pointe Blvd. Unit 1006 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Chinese
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Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant

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#26. Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 419 South College Road Ste 41 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Bars, Asian Fusion
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Ming Yao

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#25. Ming Yao

- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5120 South College Road Ste 106 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Seafood
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The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen

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#24. The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1121 Military Cutoff Road Ste L Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Dim Sum, Thai
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Big Thai

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#23. Big Thai

- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1319 Military Cutoff Road Ste L Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
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Double Happiness Restaurant

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#22. Double Happiness Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4403 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Dim Sum, Cantonese, Szechuan
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Double Happiness

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#21. Double Happiness

- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7122 Market St. Ste 105 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Wine Bars
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Yosake

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#20. Yosake

- Rating: 4.0/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 South Front St. Floor 2 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
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Indochine Express

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#19. Indochine Express

- Rating: 4.1/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 5120 South College Road Unit 108 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai
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Pho Basil

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#18. Pho Basil

- Rating: 4.1/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 812 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Fun Bowl

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#17. Fun Bowl

- Rating: 4.1/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 North Front St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Poke, Noodles
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Umaii

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#16. Umaii

- Rating: 4.2/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8209 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai
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Pho Cafe

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#15. Pho Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3926 Market St. Ste 201 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Tandoori Bites

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#14. Tandoori Bites

- Rating: 4.2/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1620 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
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Indochine

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#13. Indochine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1808 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 Wayne Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Wine Bars
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Ida Thai Cuisine

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#12. Ida Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5924 Carolina Beach Road Ste 170 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
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Cafe Chinois

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#11. Cafe Chinois

- Rating: 4.3/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3710 South College Road Ste 123 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vietnamese, Thai
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Pho Vanhly Asian Bistro

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#10. Pho Vanhly Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 Porters Neck Road Ste 12 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Noodles, Vietnamese
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Kyoto Asian Grille

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#9. Kyoto Asian Grille

- Rating: 4.4/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4102 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Thai
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Genki

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#8. Genki

- Rating: 4.4/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4724 New Centre Drive Ste 5 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
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Indian Flavors & Bar

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#7. Indian Flavors & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 417 College Road Unit 26 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Indian
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Pho 68

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#6. Pho 68

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 7134 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion
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Little Asia Bistro

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#5. Little Asia Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1051 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
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Kapow Thai Street Food

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#4. Kapow Thai Street Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 1988 Eastwood Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
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Mizuki Japan Restaurant

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#3. Mizuki Japan Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 4712 New Centre Drive Ste 101 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Yaki Express - Wilmington

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#2. Yaki Express - Wilmington

- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 5709 Oleander Drive Ste B Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Wilmington Wine

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#1. Wilmington Wine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 Castle St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, Korean
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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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