From Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Best Nearby Asian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Montréal, QC Zen Ya (Restaurants - Asian) 486, rue Ste-Catherine ouest, Montréal  QC  H3B 1A6 • 514-904-1363 Distance: ~475 m         Description: Zen-like is really the only word that adequately describes this wonderful but off-the-beaten-path, second-floor sushi house. The décor relies on basic black and minimalist ornamentation, with a sleek glass-topped fish case and sushi bar; the crowd usually consists of in-the-know, well-dressed young professionals. Sushi is incredibly fresh and lovely to behold; cooked dishes range from robata-grilled meats to gyozas to tempura to teriyaki chicken. The several table d'hôte menus are a great option that allows you to sample a variety of both cooked and uncooked specialties. Le Chrysanthème (Restaurants - Asian) 1208 Crescent St, Montréal  H3G 2A9 • 514-397-1408 Distance: ~0.615 km         Description: An elegant meal presented in sleek surroundings with a bubbling fountain in the background. Chinese haute cuisine is featured, specifically Szechuan and Pekinese dishes such as the dumplings in ginger sauce, bean paste strips and spicy-hot meats. Isakaya (Restaurants - Asian) 3469, ave du Parc, Montréal  QC  H2X 2H6 • 514-845-8226 Distance: ~1.047 km         Description: Appealing to a broad spectrum of the population, Isakaya is popular with professionals, students and "ladies who lunch." The atmosphere is relaxed but nice – not too casual, not too stuffy. And the menu is as diverse as the clientele. The sushi is top-notch, but don't limit yourself. Try grilled sardines with plum sauce, spicy fried squid, or any of their chicken dishes. You won't be sorry! Ginger (Restaurants - Asian) 16, ave des Pins est, Montréal  QC  H2W 1N3 • 514-844-2121 Distance: ~1.745 km         Description: In a room where the decor is as spare as a Zen garden, you'll find the stylish clientele kicking back in the cushy leather booths to enjoy the light and inventive Asian fusion cuisine. Dishes range from sushi to seafood, hot or cold noodles, and salads spiced with curries and chilies. Kaizen Sushi Bar (Restaurants - Asian) 4075, rue Ste-Catherine ouest, Westmount  QC  H3Z 3J8 • 514-707-8744 • 514-932-4274 Distance: ~1.853 km         Description: This self-proclaimed "adventurous" sushi bar really has it all from an elegantly designed dining room draped in soft fabrics and lit with gold to abundant sushi offerings, jazz and a sake lounge. The food is Japanese with a twist: foie gras tempura, sushi as tapas, and Russian caviar. Live jazz and free roses offered to female patrons Sunday through Tuesday. Phõ Viet (Restaurants - Asian) 1663, rue Amherst, Montréal  QC  H2L 3L4 • 514-522-4116 Distance: ~2.173 km         Description: A homey décor in shades of gold and blue only enhances the comforting warmth of familiar Vietnamese specialties ginger chicken and fish, carmelized salmon and the pho noodles. The standout is the tonkinoise, carefully and painstakingly prepared by the chefs who used to own a fish restaurant in Hanoi and have imported the process here. There is also an extensive selection of sorbets for dessert; lychee, mango and ginger create a refreshing end to a meal full of flavor. Chu Chai (Restaurants - Asian) 4088, rue St-Denis, Montréal  QC  H2W 2M5 • 514-843-4194 Distance: ~2.401 km         Description: Chu Chai's mock meats give new meaning to the words, "tastes just like chicken." Widely regarded as the best imitation poultry, fish, shrimp and beef dressed up in Thai style, the best choice is to have it all from the tastings menu. Four can dine on generous samples of several dishes for a reasonable price. The "meats" are created from soy-based products and the sauces are traditional Thai yellow or green curries, coconut milk or peanut sauces. Jun i (Restaurants - Asian) 156, ave Laurier ouest, Montréal  QC  H2T 2N7 • 514-276-5864 Distance: ~3.101 km         Description: Junichi Ikematsu's restaurant has been a breath of fresh air for Montréal's fans of Japanese cuisine. The sushi is fantastic – fresh and beautifully presented. And the rest of the menu? An intriguing mix of Japanese-Continental concoctions that raise eyebrows as they tempt taste buds. For example, there's red tuna tartare with oyster mushrooms and truffle oil; eel with risotto-style sushi rice, avocado and parmesan; veal steak with shiso pesto sauce; grilled venison with porto sauce and foie gras maki; filet mignon with duxelles, carrots and celery rolled with maple syrup French toast and beef stock-miso sauce. Unusual but rewarding. Chao Phraya (Restaurants - Asian) 50 Laurier Ave ouest, Montréal  QC  H2T 2N4 • 514-272-5339 Distance: ~3.116 km User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: In the restaurant biz, longevity is a feat accomplished only by the best of the best. Chao Praya has been open since 1988, and has only gotten better over the years. The menu is vast, but the staff is supremely adept at describing dishes and making recommendations. If you can drum up a gaggle of friends to go with you, so much the better. That way you can order all sorts of different dishes and sample your way through a good portion of the menu. Pad thai is excellent, but other great choices include koung pad kha pao (shrimp with hot chili and sweet basil), kang pa gai (chicken and vegetable curry), and ped yang (roast duck with spinach, soy sauce and peanuts). Tokyo Sukiyaki (Restaurants - Asian) 7355 Mountain Sights Ave, Montréal  H4P 2A7 • 514-737-7245 Distance: ~6.441 km         Description: Remove your shoes and enter an authentic and off-the-beaten path establishment as you will find in all of Montréal. Tokyo Sukiyaki invites diners to enter the culture of Japan through the cuisine as well as the surroundings. Kimono-clad smiling waitresses lead you to an individual room outfitted with tatami mats and shoji screens, and serve you an impeccable meal beginning with cucumber salad and miso soup and progressing through the entree of your choice. Sushi is available along with tempura, yakitori and shabu shabu. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.