Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Portland, Oregon 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 Portland 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 Portland 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.

Norah

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#30. Norah

- Rating: 4.6/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3801 Southeast Belmont St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Vegan, Thai, Pan Asian
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28 Tigers

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#29. 28 Tigers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 4105 Southeast 28th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Barbecue
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Pho Le Nguyen

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#28. Pho Le Nguyen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10902 Northeast Sandy Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Noodles, Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
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Ma-Kin Thai & Sushi

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#27. Ma-Kin Thai & Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4630 Southeast International Way Ste 201 Milwaukie, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars
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Soku Sushi & Noodle

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#26. Soku Sushi & Noodle

- Rating: 4.6/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19171 Willamette Drive West Linn, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Noodles, Asian Fusion
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Cuon - Vietnamese Street Food

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#25. Cuon - Vietnamese Street Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (675 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Southwest 4th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
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Momo House

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#24. Momo House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5221 Northeast Sandy Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
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Buathong Thai Cuisine

8 / 30

#23. Buathong Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (559 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17032 Southeast McLoughlin Blvd. Milwaukie, Oregon
- Categories: Thai
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Ooh, Pasta!

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#22. Ooh, Pasta!

- Rating: 4.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8145 Southeast 82nd Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Italian, Thai, Food Stands
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Kashiwagi

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#21. Kashiwagi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2425 Southeast 26th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Specialty Food
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The Soop

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#20. The Soop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1902 West Burnside St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Salad, Korean, Sandwiches
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Ladda Thai House

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#19. Ladda Thai House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 4260 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Vegetarian, Vegan
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Bibim

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#18. Bibim

- Rating: 4.7/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1019 Northwest 23rd Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Korean
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Takara Sushi Pdx Pearl District

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#17. Takara Sushi Pdx Pearl District

- Rating: 4.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 1264 Northwest Naito Pkwy Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Thai Champa

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#16. Thai Champa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 938 East Burnside St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
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Mama Chow's Kitchen

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#15. Mama Chow's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2415 Southeast 35th Place Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Chicken Wings, Chinese
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Lucky Cat Ramen

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#14. Lucky Cat Ramen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13600 Southwest Pacific Hwy Inside H-mart Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Ramen
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Tokyroll Sushi & Poke

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#13. Tokyroll Sushi & Poke

- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 7535 Southwest Barnes Road unit 112 Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Poke, Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Thai Yummy

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#12. Thai Yummy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 840 Southwest Gaines St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Street Vendors, Thai
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Uncle Tsang's Kitchen

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#11. Uncle Tsang's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Southeast Tacoma St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Chinese, Vegetarian
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Zaap Thai

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#10. Zaap Thai

- Rating: 4.8/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3513 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai
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Shera Indian Food

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#9. Shera Indian Food

- Rating: 4.8/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 2415 Southeast 35th Place Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Indian
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Chick & Pig Thai Street Food

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#8. Chick & Pig Thai Street Food

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4228 Southeast Woodstock Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Food Stands
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Yuginong

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#7. Yuginong

- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 8539 North Lombard St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Korean
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Little Bloom Lao & Thai Cuisine

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#6. Little Bloom Lao & Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3505 North Mississippi Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
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Akizawa Japanese Bistro

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#5. Akizawa Japanese Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 507 Southwest Broadway Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Izakaya
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BluebirdThaiPDX

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#4. BluebirdThaiPDX

- Rating: 4.8/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3518 Southwest Multnomah Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks, Comfort Food
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Jin-Dak

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#3. Jin-Dak

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 1122 Southeast Tacoma St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean
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Siam Umami

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#2. Siam Umami

- Rating: 4.9/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4237 South Corbett Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars
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Wow Cow

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#1. Wow Cow

- Rating: 4.9/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9100 Southwest Burnham St. Tigard, Oregon
- Categories: Korean, Food Trucks, Comfort Food
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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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