Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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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Surati Indian Street Food

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#30. Surati Indian Street Food

- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4047 Nolensville Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian
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Pho T&N

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#29. Pho T&N

- Rating: 4.4/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3745 Annex Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Vietnamese
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China Town

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#28. China Town

- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 73 White Bridge Pike Ste 102 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Chinese, Japanese
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Hoang Tofu

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#27. Hoang Tofu

- Rating: 4.4/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6333 Charlotte Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Noodles
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Hawkers Asian Street Food

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#26. Hawkers Asian Street Food

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1444 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 626A Main St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Bars, Asian Fusion
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O-Ku

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#25. O-Ku

- Rating: 4.4/5 (466 reviews)
- Address: 81 Van Buren St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Japanese
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King Market

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#24. King Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1801 Antioch Pike Antioch, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Laotian
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888

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#23. 888

- Rating: 4.5/5 (154 reviews)
- Address: 800 Clark Place Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Music Venues
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Bangkokville Thai Cuisine

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#22. Bangkokville Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 395 Haywood Lane Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai
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Onda

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#21. Onda

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 101 17th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Korean, Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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Everest Restaurant and Bar

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#20. Everest Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1309 Bell Road Ste 220 Antioch, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
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East Side Banh Mi

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#19. East Side Banh Mi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Gallatin Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Beer Bar
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A Roi By Smiley Thai

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#18. A Roi By Smiley Thai

- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 2700 Clifton Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Japanese
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VN Pho & Deli

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#17. VN Pho & Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (581 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5906 Charlotte Pike Ste C Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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Tailor Nashville

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#16. Tailor Nashville

- Rating: 4.6/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 620 Taylor St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian
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Viet Tea Cafe

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#15. Viet Tea Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5694 Nolensville Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
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Sindoore - Indian By Nature

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#14. Sindoore - Indian By Nature

- Rating: 4.6/5 (444 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 457 Donelson Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian, Kebab, Buffets
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Golden Pizza & Indian Cuisine

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#13. Golden Pizza & Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 127 Franklin Road Ste 180 Brentwood, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Indian
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Eggholic

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#12. Eggholic

- Rating: 4.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 412 Harding Place Ste 106 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian, Halal
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Soy Bistro

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#11. Soy Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (607 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5008 Maryland Way Brentwood, Tennessee
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
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Jashan

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#10. Jashan

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 2100 21st Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian
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Degthai

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#9. Degthai

- Rating: 4.7/5 (739 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3025 Nolensville Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Seafood
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Kisser

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#8. Kisser

- Rating: 4.7/5 (141 reviews)
- Address: 747 Douglas Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese
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Kosho By Tabu

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#7. Kosho By Tabu

- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 538 6th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, Izakaya
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Sumo Sushi Thai And Bar

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#6. Sumo Sushi Thai And Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 2407 8th Ave. South Ste 103 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Cocktail Bars, Poke
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Curry Boys BBQ

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#5. Curry Boys BBQ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1304 McGavock Pk Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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Noko Nashville

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#4. Noko Nashville

- Rating: 4.8/5 (489 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 701 Porter Road Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese
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Kore

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#3. Kore

- Rating: 4.8/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 97 Chapel Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Tapas/Small Plates, Korean
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SS Gai

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#2. SS Gai

- Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 McKennie Ave. Bay 3 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Chicken Shop, Pop-Up Restaurants
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Egg Drip

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#1. Egg Drip

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 1024 Woodland St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Sandwiches, 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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