America's Top 10 Cities Average One Top-Rated Asian Restaurant Every 0.42 Square Miles

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• San Francisco tops the nation with one top-rated Asian restaurant every 0.10 square miles, making it the most concentrated destination for Asian cuisine in the U.S.

• Coastal cities dominate the rankings, with Miami, Seattle, New York City, and Boston rounding out the top five for restaurant density.

• Large cities don't always rank highest. Despite having hundreds of highly rated Asian restaurants, sprawling cities like Phoenix, Jacksonville, and Oklahoma City rank much lower due to their larger land areas.

Asian cuisine has become one of the fastest-growing and most diverse segments of America's dining scene, reflecting decades of immigration, cultural exchange, and evolving consumer tastes. While many cities boast outstanding Asian restaurants, accessibility varies significantly depending on how concentrated those restaurants are across the city.

This report was produced by The Mendoza Law Firm, analyzed the 50 largest U.S. cities by comparing their land area against the number of top-rated Asian restaurants listed on Tripadvisor. Cities were ranked based on the number of square miles served by each top-rated Asian restaurant, highlighting where residents and visitors have the greatest access to highly rated Asian dining options.

The U.S. Cities With the Highest Concentration of Top-Rated Asian Restaurants

Table 1: Top 10 U.S. Cities for Asian Cuisine

San Francisco ranks first, with one top-rated Asian restaurant every 0.10 square miles. The city is home to 466 highly rated Asian restaurants despite covering less than 47 square miles. Miami ranks second (0.21), followed by Seattle (0.29). New York City places fourth, offering the nation's largest selection with 936 top-rated Asian restaurants. Boston rounds out the top five with one top-rated Asian restaurant every 0.35 square miles, highlighting the strong concentration of Asian dining across major coastal cities.

Cities With the Largest Number of Top-Rated Asian Restaurants

Table 2: Top 10 U.S. Cities by Number of Top-Rated Asian Restaurants

New York City tops the nation with 936 top-rated Asian restaurants, nearly 340 more than second-place Los Angeles (597). San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Chicago complete the top five, demonstrating that the country's largest metropolitan areas continue to offer the widest variety of highly rated Asian dining options.

The U.S. Cities With the Lowest Concentration of Top-Rated Asian Restaurants

Table 3: Bottom 10 U.S. Cities by Top-Rated Asian Restaurant Density

Memphis records the lowest concentration of top-rated Asian restaurants, with one restaurant every 8.78 square miles. Oklahoma City (8.67) and El Paso (8.63) follow closely behind, reflecting the impact of larger city footprints and comparatively fewer highly rated Asian restaurants on overall accessibility.

Methodology

The study analyzed the 50 largest U.S. cities by comparing their land area against the number of top-rated Asian restaurants listed on Tripadvisor. Cities were ranked based on the number of square miles served by each top-rated Asian restaurant, highlighting where residents and visitors have the greatest access to highly rated Asian dining options.

Data Sources

• Asian Restaurant Data:
  http://www.tripadvisor.com

• Population Data:
  https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities

• Research Dataset: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pZETwklrnnyW6tt8EKBjxkvpMWJRBPbofMV0NLpK-LU/edit?gid=0#gid=0

• Study by:
  https://mendozafirm.com/

About The Mendoza Law Firm

The Mendoza Law Firm is an immigration law practice helping individuals and families navigate the U.S. immigration system. With a focus on community advocacy and accessible legal support, the firm serves underserved populations while raising awareness about public safety issues affecting communities across the country.