From The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica Best Nearby Asian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Los Angeles, CA Chinois on Main (Restaurants - Asian) 2709 Main St, Santa Monica  CA  90405 • 310-392-9025 Distance: ~1.54 mi         Description: SANTA MONICA. One of culinary superstar Wolfgang Puck's many SoCal restaurants, Chinois on Main is a perennial LA favorite. The menu features Asian-inspired cuisine prepared with French flair and California sensibility. Notable menu items include roasted squab with pinot noir-huckleberry sauce, wonton-wrapped sea bass with Riesling sauce, and Shanghai lobster with ginger-curry sauce. Enticing desserts include a caramelized apple spring roll with ginger ice cream, lemon tart with lemon gelato and blueberry compote, and macadamia nut tart with roasted pineapple and rum raisin ice cream. The Hump (Restaurants - Asian) 3221 Donald Douglas Loop S Santa Monica Airport, 3rd fl, Santa Monica  CA  90405 • 310-313-0977 Distance: ~3.06 mi User Rating: 7.5 / 10         Description: SANTA MONICA. Known for an exceptional selection of sakes and an award-winning sushi bar, The Hump rests above its sister restaurant, Typhoon. The establishment's name honors WWII supply pilots, who crossed over the Himalayas and called Mount Everest "the hump." Diners can choose from a wide assortment of fresh sushi and sashimi; folks who shy away from raw seafood can take advantage of the menu's handful of cooked dishes. Contemporary decor and great views of airport take-offs and landings complete the experience. Mori Sushi (Restaurants - Asian) 11500 W Pico Blvd, West Los Angeles  CA  90064 • 310-479-3939 Distance: ~3.59 mi         Description: WEST LOS ANGELES. This understated spot doesn't even have its name on the sign – look instead for a rustic sketch of a fish. The minimalist interior features simple table and bar seating in order to place focus on the exquisite food. In fact, presentation of some of the city's freshest seafood is so breathtaking that diners have been known to comment that they didn't know whether to eat it or frame it. Try octopus carpaccio, broiled prawns, or fabulously fresh sashimi. Order a Kirin beer to highlight the flavors. Orris (Restaurants - Asian) 2006 Sawtelle Blvd, West Los Angeles  CA  90025 • 310-268-2212 Distance: ~3.67 mi         Description: WEST LOS ANGELES. Striking that rare balance of casual, inviting atmosphere and delicious, upscale food, Orris is a natural choice for a relatively quick but high-quality dinner. Headed by Hideo Yamashiro, the same chef behind popular (and more formal) Shiro in South Pasadena, Orris boasts a menu based around small plates, reasonably-priced and filling portions of items like smoked chicken and walnut salad, shrimp mousse ravioli in shiitake cream sauce, and prime filet mignon skewer with Roquefort butter. A decent selection of beers, wines, and sakes increases the restaurant's cachet. Sushi Masu (Restaurants - Asian) 1911 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles  CA  90025 • 310-446-4368 Distance: ~4.32 mi         Description: WESTWOOD. At Sushi Masu, the rolls are as unique and pretty as they are flavorful. Regulars return frequently for melt-in-your-mouth raw fare, including delectable sea urchin and white tuna. For diners who prefer cooked cuisine, an array of dishes awaits, including teriyaki and soft-shell crab with vegetables. While the restaurant's decor is nothing to write home about, the incredible food and very reasonable prices are enough to pack the tiny spot on most nights – be sure to call ahead for a reservation. Tengu (Restaurants - Asian) 10853 Lindbrook Dr Westwood Village, West Los Angeles  CA  90024 • 310-209-0071 Distance: ~4.46 mi         Description: WESTWOOD. Trendy is definitely the name of the game here – the adjective applies to decor, waitstaff, customers, and food. Great sushi and tempura are served to an appreciative crowd, and desserts like coconut sorbet are not to be missed. A hotspot for hip Californians in the mood for terrific Japanese food. Cholada (Restaurants - Asian) 18763 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu  CA  90265 • 310-317-0025 Distance: ~4.97 mi         Description: MALIBU. This tiny spot just off the PCH attracts folks looking for a change from Malibu's usual seafood joints. Offering seating inside and on a pleasant deck, it lets diners choose which ambience they prefer, although both are eminently casual. Cholada's claim to fame is a menu of solid Thai favorites – there's no groundbreaking cuisine, but their takes on traditional favorites are full of flavor and value. Variations on pad Thai, curries, and soups form the bulk of the entrees, while sweet coconut rice is a tempting dessert option. Crustacean (Restaurants - Asian) 9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills  CA  90210 • 310-205-8990 Distance: ~6.51 mi         Description: BEVERLY HILLS. Bon Appetit meets Town & Country at this trendy Euro-Asian seafood restaurant and bar. A two-level re-enactment of a Vietnamese dinner club, it's where beautiful people meet beautiful food. Dungeness crab with An's secret garlic sauce or sake-simmered crab will make you salivate on the spot. Garlic noodles are justifiably famous, and every Asian tapas is carefully prepared and presented. For dessert, try the Music Box or the special trio of sorbets – they're a perfect ending to a memorable meal. The trendier you look, the better your table. Mr. Chow (Restaurants - Asian) 344 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills  CA  90210 • 310-278-9911 Distance: ~6.60 mi         Description: BEVERLY HILLS. This popular Chinese eatery is a celebrity hot spot, thanks in no small part to the delicious menu. Peking duck is legendary, as is the owner, Michael Chow. Traditional ambience and great dining options prevail. Mako (Restaurants - Asian) 225 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills  CA  90212 • 310-288-8338 Distance: ~6.68 mi User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: BEVERLY HILLS. The "small plate" concept is quite popular here. You could call it Japanese tapas (tapa-nese?), but the restaurant calls it ippin-ryouri. However you label it, it's a fun way to sample different items, especially with a group. The menu, while largely Japanese, ventures into other territory as well, and the final results are almost always successful. An Italian-influenced tomato and tofu salad is seasoned with shiso leaf-plum vinaigrette – a sort of Japanese salad caprese. Asian-style seafood risotto is a favorite, as is foie gras, artfully paired with lychee fruit. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.