The Asian Dating App for the United Kingdom
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The United Kingdom is home to large, long-established Asian communities — South Asian families rooted here for generations, Chinese and Hong Kong communities old and new, and Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese communities in the big cities. Krush helps you meet Asian singles across the country.
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The local dating scene
British Asian dating looks different city by city. London has the largest and most varied scene, from Southall and Wembley to Soho's Chinatown and New Malden's Korean community. Birmingham's Asian life runs through Soho Road in Handsworth and the Balti Triangle around Ladypool Road, Leicester's along Belgrave Road's Golden Mile, and Manchester's through Chinatown and the Curry Mile in Rusholme. Bradford, Leeds, Glasgow, and Edinburgh all have established communities of their own. Trains make it realistic to date between cities, and since 2021 a large wave of Hong Kong arrivals has settled across London, Manchester, and the suburbs.
The local community
British Asians are one of the UK's largest minority groups, with major Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Hong Kong, Filipino, and Sri Lankan communities, concentrated in London, the Midlands, and the North. Many families arrived in the 1950s to 1970s, so second- and third-generation British Asians are a large part of the dating pool, alongside recent arrivals, NHS professionals, and one of the world's biggest international student populations.
Communities
- Indian British communities in London, Leicester, and Birmingham
- Pakistani British communities in Birmingham, Bradford, and Manchester
- Bangladeshi British community in East London
- Chinese and Hong Kong communities in London, Manchester, and beyond
- Filipino community, especially across the NHS
- Korean community in New Malden
Cultural events
- Lunar New Year celebrations in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool (January or February)
- Vaisakhi celebrations in London and Birmingham (April)
- Diwali on Belgrave Road in Leicester, one of the largest outside India (October or November)
- Diwali on the Square in Trafalgar Square, London (October or November)
Students & campus communities
UK universities host one of the largest international student populations in the world, with students from China and India the biggest groups and large cohorts from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Singapore. Many come for a one-year master's, which makes social life fast and intense. Big Asian student societies at UCL, Manchester, Birmingham, Warwick, and Edinburgh run Lunar New Year, Diwali, and Eid events, and British Asian students who grew up locally add a second, settled community on every campus. Krush helps you meet people beyond your own course and city.
- University College London (UCL)
- University of Manchester
- University of Birmingham
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Warwick
- University of Leicester
Frequently asked questions
Is Krush free to use in the UK?
Yes. Krush is free to download anywhere in the UK, and everything you need to date — a profile, recommendations, likes, and matches — is included without paying. Opening a chat with a match may use Hearts. If you want more, Hearts let you pay once for a single action like a Spark, and Krush Plus, the paid subscription, makes Sparks and chats with matches unlimited.
How do I meet Asian singles in the UK on Krush?
To meet Asian singles in the UK on Krush, download the app, build a profile that covers your cultural background, languages, and dating goals, and set your preferences for people nearby or abroad. Every new member then goes through a verification waitlist. Once through, you see curated recommendations, and a chat opens when you both like each other.
Which UK cities have the most active Asian dating scenes?
London has the UK's largest and most varied Asian population, followed by Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, and Bradford, which all have long-established British Asian communities. Krush works across the whole country, and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Glasgow each have their own page covering local neighbourhoods and campuses.
Is Krush for South Asian or East Asian communities?
Both. The UK's Asian communities span Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Hong Kong, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese heritage, and Krush is built for all of them. Profiles show cultural background and languages directly, so you can find people who share yours, or deliberately date across cultures, without guessing from a photo.
Is Krush useful for international students in the UK?
Yes. UK universities draw large cohorts from China, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Pakistan, often for a one-year master's, so social lives get built quickly. Krush profiles show cultural background, languages, and dating goals, which helps when you are new to a city and want to be clear about what you are looking for from the start.
When are the big Asian cultural events in the UK?
The UK's biggest Asian cultural events are Lunar New Year celebrations in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool in January or February, Vaisakhi in London and Birmingham in April, and Diwali in October or November, especially on Leicester's Belgrave Road, one of the largest celebrations outside India, and on Trafalgar Square in London.