Asian food is having a moment. Nearly 3 in 4 United States counties 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.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Asian restaurants in the Detroit area using data from Yelp. 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 Detroit 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.
29. Midnight Temple
– Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
– Address: 2466 Riopelle St., Detroit
– Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars
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28. May’s Bangkok Express
– Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 254 West 9th Mile Road, Ferndale
– Categories: Thai, Chinese
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27. Thai Vylai
– Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 6555 Allen Road, Allen Park
– Categories: Thai
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26. Pho Lucky – Detroit
– Rating: 4.0/5 (314 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3111 Woodward Ave., Detroit
– Categories: Vietnamese
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25. Bangkok Cafe
– Rating: 4.0/5 (334 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 323 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
– Categories: Thai
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24. Experience Zuzu
– Rating: 4.1/5 (301 reviews)
– Address: 511 Woodward Ave., Suite 100, Detroit
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Lounges, Asian Fusion
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23. Flowers of Vietnam
– Rating: 4.1/5 (316 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 4440 West Vernor Highway, Detroit
– Categories: Vietnamese
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22. Hiroki-san
– Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit
– Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Desserts
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21. Kaizen Ramen
– Rating: 4.2/5 (133 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 411 South Washington Ave., Royal Oak
– Categories: Ramen
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20. Bangkok 96 Street Food
– Rating: 4.2/5 (141 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 474 Peterboro St., Detroit
– Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Food Stands
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19. Tai Fai Restaurant
– Rating: 4.2/5 (557 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 8505 West Nine Mile Road, Oak Park
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Noodles
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18. TigerLily
– Rating: 4.2/5 (239 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 231 West Nine Mile Road, Suite A, Ferndale
– Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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17. Ima Noodles
– Rating: 4.3/5 (208 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4870 Cass Ave., Detroit
– Categories: Ramen, Noodles, Soup
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16. Royal Oak Masala
– Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
– Address: 106 South Main St., Royal Oak
– Categories: Indian
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15. Fat Salmon Sushi
– Rating: 4.3/5 (95 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 11411 Joseph Campau St., Hamtramck
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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14. Takoi
– Rating: 4.3/5 (762 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2520 Michigan Ave., Detroit
– Categories: Thai, Pan Asian, Cocktail Bars
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13. Spicy Bangkok Cafe
– Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
– Address: 23117 Outer Drive, Allen Park
– Categories: Thai
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12. Noorjahan Indian Cuisine
– Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
– Address: 2033 Coolidge Highway, Berkley
– Categories: Indian, Bangladeshi
– Read more on Yelp
11. Saab Sis Thai
– Rating: 4.4/5 (147 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 515 South Lafayette Ave., Suite B, Royal Oak
– Categories: Thai
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10. Got Pho
– Rating: 4.4/5 (103 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 172 West Nine Mile, Ferndale
– Categories: Thai, Vietnamese, Asian Fusion
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9. Bash Original Izakaya
– Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
– Address: 5069 Trumbull St., Detroit
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Izakaya
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8. Detroit Eatery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 200 5th Ave., Royal Oak
– Categories: Greek, Indian, Asian Fusion
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7. Ima Izakaya
– Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2100 Michigan Ave., Detroit
– Categories: Izakaya
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6. Pink Garlic Indian Cuisine
– Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 18625 Ecorse Road, Allen Park
– Categories: Indian
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5. Kacha Thai Market
– Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
– Address: 205 South Main St., Royal Oak
– Categories: Noodles, Thai
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4. Pink Garlic Indian Cuisine
– Rating: 4.7/5 (223 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 26661 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park
– Categories: Indian
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3. Tiger Thai
– Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 28259 Woodward Ave., Berkley
– Categories: Thai
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2. Star of India
– Rating: 4.7/5 (127 reviews)
– Address: 180 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
– Categories: Indian
– Read more on Yelp
1. Tj’s Shanghai Dumplings
– Rating: 4.8/5 (105 reviews)
– Address: 27312 John R Road, Madison Heights
– Categories: Chinese
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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.
