Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 12 California asian spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Healdsburg, Los Angeles, San Diego and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.
1. Ruen Pair (Los Angeles)
Asian, Dessert · $ · 4.4★ (975 Google reviews)
Ruen Pair earned its spot on the show for bold Asian flavors that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 975 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 42, Episode 4 — “Soup, Salad and Sorbet Spins” (August 29, 2025)
Address: 5257 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: +1 323-466-0153
Website: www.ruenpairthai.com
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2. Simply Vietnam Express (Santa Rosa)
Asian · $$ · 4.4★ (818 Google reviews)
Known for bold Asian flavors, Simply Vietnam Express still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 818 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 5 — “Meaty Mashup” (November 9, 2018)
Address: 3381 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: +1 707-544-4585
Website: simplyvietnamexpress.com/menu
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3. The Park’s Finest BBQ (Los Angeles)
American, BBQ, Asian · $$ · 4.6★ (759 Google reviews)
The American classics at The Park’s Finest BBQ clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 759 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 17, Episode 10 — “L.A. Eats” (July 8, 2013)
Address: 1267 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: +1 213-481-2800
Website: theparksfinest.com/utm_sourcegoogle
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4. Senor Sisig Food Truck (San Francisco)
Chicken, Asian, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.5★ (755 Google reviews)
Senor Sisig Food Truck is one of the area’s go-to spots for fried chicken, with a strong 4.5 stars from 755 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 4 — “Cannoli, Fritters and Wings” (September 16, 2013)
Address: 990 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: +1 855-747-4455
Website: www.senorsisig.com
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5. The Blue Owl (Santa Barbara)
Asian · $$ · 4.6★ (618 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for bold Asian flavors, The Blue Owl keeps a 4.6-star rating across 618 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 12 — “All-Over Flavor” (February 17, 2023)
Address: 5 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1 805-705-0991
Website: theblueowlsb.com
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6. Marouch Restaurant (Los Angeles)
Asian, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.5★ (549 Google reviews)
Marouch Restaurant earned its spot on the show for bold Asian flavors that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 549 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 37, Episode 11 — “Dumpling-icious” (August 18, 2023)
Address: 4905 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone: +1 323-662-9325
Website: www.hollywoodmarouch.com
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7. KoJa Kitchen (San Francisco)
Asian · $ · 4.4★ (531 Google reviews)
Known for bold Asian flavors, KoJa Kitchen still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 531 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 22, Episode 14 — “Food TruckAPalooza” (February 22, 2015)
Address: 309 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: +1 415-463-5085
Website: www.kojakitchen.com
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8. Sovereign Thai (San Diego)
Asian · $$ · 4.4★ (485 Google reviews)
The bold Asian flavors at Sovereign Thai clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 485 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 8 — “Thai, Pie and Fries” (December 16, 2022)
Address: 1460 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: +1 619-310-5837
Website: www.sovereignsandiego.com
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9. Asian Experience (Taft)
Asian · $$ · 4.5★ (316 Google reviews)
Asian Experience is one of the area’s go-to spots for bold Asian flavors, with a strong 4.5 stars from 316 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 22, Episode 9 — “To Bakersfield and Beyond” (April 24, 2015)
Address: 215 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
Phone: +1 661-763-1815
Website: asianexp.com
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10. daybird (Los Angeles)
Chicken, Asian · $ · 4.5★ (304 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for fried chicken, daybird keeps a 4.5-star rating across 304 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 38, Episode 4 — “From Chicken to Noodles” (October 13, 2023)
Address: 240 Virgil Ave Suite 5, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Website: www.daybirdla.com
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11. Mae Malai Thai House of Noodles (Los Angeles)
Asian · 4.6★ (286 Google reviews)
Mae Malai Thai House of Noodles earned its spot on the show for bold Asian flavors that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 286 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 42, Episode 1 — “Trinidad, Thailand and Italy” (July 11, 2025)
Address: 5445 Hollywood Blvd unit a, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: +1 323-652-2935
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12. Jimtown Store (Healdsburg)
Sandwich, Asian · $ · 4.5★ (109 Google reviews)
Known for over-stuffed sandwiches, Jimtown Store still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 109 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 13 — “Porktastic” (April 11, 2011)
Address: 6706 CA-128, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: +1 707-756-5022
Website: www.jimtown.com
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