FreshFin Madison Downtown
1 / 30#30. FreshFin Madison Downtown
- Rating: 4.2/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 502 University Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Poke, Salad, Asian Fusion
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Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Madison by diners
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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 Madison 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 Madison 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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Taigu Noodles
2 / 30#29. Taigu Noodles
- Rating: 4.2/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5372 Old Middleton Road Middleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
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Sunny Pho
3 / 30#28. Sunny Pho
- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 602 South Park St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup
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Taste of India
4 / 30#27. Taste of India
- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2623 Monroe St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian
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Asian Sweet Bakery
5 / 30#26. Asian Sweet Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1017 South Park St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bakeries, Chinese
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Dhaba Indian Bistro
6 / 30#25. Dhaba Indian Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8333 Greenway Blvd. Ste 100 Middleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian
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Nori Sushi & Grill
7 / 30#24. Nori Sushi & Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2990 Cahill Main Ste J106 Fitchburg, Wisconsin
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Zen Ramen
8 / 30#23. Zen Ramen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4674 Cottage Grove Road Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Ramen, Asian Fusion
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Jacknife
9 / 30#22. Jacknife
- Rating: 4.4/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 1046 East Washington Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Feast - Artisan Dumpling and Tea House
10 / 30#21. Feast - Artisan Dumpling and Tea House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 Williamson St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Dim Sum, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
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Swad
11 / 30#20. Swad
- Rating: 4.4/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6007 Monona Drive Monona, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian
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Ahan
12 / 30#19. Ahan
- Rating: 4.4/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 744 Williamson St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Asian Fusion
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Rajni Indian Cuisine
13 / 30#18. Rajni Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 429 Commerce Drive Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian
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Asian Garden
14 / 30#17. Asian Garden
- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 105 South St. Waunakee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese
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Tokyo Sushi
15 / 30#16. Tokyo Sushi
- Rating: 4.4/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1133 Williamson St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Paul's Pel'meni
16 / 30#15. Paul's Pel'meni
- Rating: 4.4/5 (702 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 West Gilman St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Russian, Asian Fusion
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Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle
17 / 30#14. Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 334 State St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Hot Pot
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Hutong
18 / 30#13. Hutong
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 410 East Wilson St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese
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Fin Sushi
19 / 30#12. Fin Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 610 Junction Road Ste 113 Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Double 10 Mini Hot Pot
20 / 30#11. Double 10 Mini Hot Pot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Williamson St. East Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Hot Pot, Chinese
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BAMBU
21 / 30#10. BAMBU
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 550 North Midvale Blvd. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Bubble Tea, Vietnamese
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Royal Indian Cuisine
22 / 30#9. Royal Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7475 Mineral Point Road Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian
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Luang Prabang
23 / 30#8. Luang Prabang
- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 728 State St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai, Food Stands
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Hot-N-Spicy
24 / 30#7. Hot-N-Spicy
- Rating: 4.6/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 4602 Monona Drive Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Asian Fusion
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Dhaba Kitchen
25 / 30#6. Dhaba Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5957 McKee Road Ste 108 Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian
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Thalaivas Indian N Chinese Kitchen
26 / 30#5. Thalaivas Indian N Chinese Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1920 Parmenter St. Middleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian, Chinese, Desserts
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Roll Play
27 / 30#4. Roll Play
- Rating: 4.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3241 Garver Green Ste 115 Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes, Tabletop Games, Pan Asian
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The Globe
28 / 30#3. The Globe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 North Henry St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Soup, Tapas Bars
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Tibet kitchen
29 / 30#2. Tibet kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 703 South Gammon Road Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Salad, Noodles
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Fresh Cool Drinks
30 / 30#1. Fresh Cool Drinks
- Rating: 4.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 704-712 State St. University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai, Food Stands, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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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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