Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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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Jiu Thai Asian Cafe

1 / 29

#29. Jiu Thai Asian Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 787 Bethel Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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CM Chicken

2 / 29

#28. CM Chicken

- Rating: 4.3/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1132 West Henderson Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
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Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar

3 / 29

#27. Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 East Main St. Bexley, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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Paris Banh Mi Columbus

4 / 29

#26. Paris Banh Mi Columbus

- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 6195 Sawmill Road Dublin, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Vietnamese
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Bonifacio

5 / 29

#25. Bonifacio

- Rating: 4.3/5 (549 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1577 King Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Filipino, Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
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Meshikou

6 / 29

#24. Meshikou

- Rating: 4.4/5 (568 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1506 Bethel Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles, Chicken Wings
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Siam Hibachi

7 / 29

#23. Siam Hibachi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2257 Stringtown Road Grove City, Ohio
- Categories: Steakhouses, Thai, Japanese
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Ampersand Asian Supper Club

8 / 29

#22. Ampersand Asian Supper Club

- Rating: 4.4/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 940 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Ramen
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Cumin & Curry

9 / 29

#21. Cumin & Curry

- Rating: 4.4/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4155 Morse Xing Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Cocktail Bars
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So Gong Dong Tofu and Korean BBQ

10 / 29

#20. So Gong Dong Tofu and Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2950 Hayden Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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Rooh Columbus

11 / 29

#19. Rooh Columbus

- Rating: 4.4/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 685 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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N.E. Chinese Restaurant

12 / 29

#18. N.E. Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2620 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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Hibachi Express

13 / 29

#17. Hibachi Express

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 2051 West Henderson Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese
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Chilispot

14 / 29

#16. Chilispot

- Rating: 4.4/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1178 Kenny Centre Mall Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Szechuan, Noodles, Hot Pot
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Kyushu Ramen Bar

15 / 29

#15. Kyushu Ramen Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1280 West 5th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Ramen
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Xi Xia Chinese Cuisine

16 / 29

#14. Xi Xia Chinese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1140 Kenny Centre Mall Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Asian Fusion
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Domo Sushi Kitchen & Bar

17 / 29

#13. Domo Sushi Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 976 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Korean, Japanese
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Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant

18 / 29

#12. Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3277 Refugee Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Thai, Imported Food
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Sushi Ten

19 / 29

#11. Sushi Ten

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1159 Old Henderson Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Chuan Jiang Hao Zi

20 / 29

#10. Chuan Jiang Hao Zi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 496 Ackerman Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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Two Fatt Indians

21 / 29

#9. Two Fatt Indians

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Food Trucks
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Awadh India Restaurant

22 / 29

#8. Awadh India Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2584 Bethel Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
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Kung Fu Noodle

23 / 29

#7. Kung Fu Noodle

- Rating: 4.6/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 5225 Godown Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
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Fetty's Street Food

24 / 29

#6. Fetty's Street Food

- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, South African, Thai
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Clove Indian Bistro

25 / 29

#5. Clove Indian Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 6642 Sawmill Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
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Taj On Fifth

26 / 29

#4. Taj On Fifth

- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1021 West 5th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
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GC Pho

27 / 29

#3. GC Pho

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1385 Georgesville Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Wild Ginger

28 / 29

#2. Wild Ginger

- Rating: 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 8591 Sancus Blvd. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Chinese
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Aangan India Bistro

29 / 29

#1. Aangan India Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5855 Frantz Road Dublin, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Salad, Soup
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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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