From The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Best Nearby Asian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Vancouver, BC Montri's Thai Restaurant (Restaurants - Asian) 3629 W Broadway, Vancouver  BC  V6R 2B8 • 604-738-9888 Distance: ~6.285 km         Description: Chef-owner Montri Rattanaraj extends a warm welcome to diners at this long-time local favorite. Dedicated to traditional flavors, he has hard-to-find ingredients flown in from Bangkok so as not to compromise the authenticity of the dishes. The seven-page menu assures there is something for every kind of eater, and spices can be adjusted according to individual preference. Start with Tod Mun, fish cakes prepared with curry paste and topped with green beans, move to chicken "swimming angels" in peanut sauce, or local salmon in thick red curry and coconut sauce. Wash it down with a beer or a crisp pinot noir. Star Anise (Restaurants - Asian) 1485 W 12th Ave, Vancouver  BC  V6H 1M6 • 604-737-1485 Distance: ~7.380 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: This elegant, intimate West Side restaurant offers an exquisite fusion menu that blends fresh West Coast ingredients, classic French technique and the flavors of Sri Lanka and India. The imaginative seasonal menu may include Dungeness crab cakes with tamarind glaze, wild salmon, or pork tenderloin with herb risotto. Desserts are decadent and include a flourless chocolate torte. Vegetarians and vegans take note, if you call ahead you can get specially prepared dishes. Vij's Restaurant (Restaurants - Asian) 1480 W 11th Ave, Vancouver  BC  V6H 1L1 • 604-736-6664 Distance: ~7.419 km         Description: The cutting edge Indian cuisine has diners lining up, literally, outside as the place does not accept reservations. It is well worth the wait to taste the eclectic dishes masterfully created by an all-female Punjabi cooking crew who make ghee, paneer and other delicacies fresh every day. Beef lovers must try the ghee-braised short ribs in red wine cinnamon curry. Owner Vikram Vij is a certified sommelier, guaranteeing your entrees will be appropriately paired with a delicious wine from their well-edited list. Cactus Club (Restaurants - Asian) 1530 W Broadway between Fir and Granville Sts, Vancouver  BC  V6J 5K9 • 604-733-0434 Distance: ~7.534 km User Rating: 6.7 / 10         Description: A favorite of the under-30 crowd, this hip, energetic chain features an animated decor and an eclectic menu. The choices include such creative concoctions as burgers topped with Jack Daniels sauce, to-die-for wings, and savory pan-Asian bowls. Business casual attire. There are several other locations in the greater Vancouver area. Shijo Japanese (Restaurants - Asian) 1926 W 4th Ave, Vancouver  BC  V6J 1M5 • 604-732-4676 Distance: ~7.584 km User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: KITSILANO. This attractive, simply decorated sushi bar features outstanding sushi, sashimi and robata. Sample the delicious oysters (grilled on the half shell and basted with miso sauce), the butterflied tiger prawns, or the shiitake foil yaki (mushrooms brushed with lemon ponzu sauce and cooked in foil). Try a grilled item and you'll learn how tasty Robata is. The traditional Japanese charcoal barbecue utilizes holm oak for a good burn with no smoke flavor. Tojo's (Restaurants - Asian) 1133 W Broadway, Vancouver  BC  V5Z 4J7 • 604-872-8050 Distance: ~7.953 km User Rating: 5.5 / 10         Description: This Japanese seafood restaurant is a Vancouver legend that features an extensive menu of innovative sushi combinations, along with traditional Japanese tempura and teriyaki fare. Daily specials are seasonal and include pine mushroom soup in the fall and cherry blossoms with scallops and sautéed halibut cheeks with shiitake mushrooms in the spring. Try the shrimp dumplings with hot mustard sauce, Tojo tuna, or very thin beef wrapped around asparagus and shrimp. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant (Restaurants - Asian) 3888 Main St, Vancouver  BC  V5V 3R8 • 604-872-8822 • 866-872-8822 Distance: ~8.571 km User Rating: 7.75 / 10         Description: This large-scale Chinese establishment features a spectacular dim sum, highlighted by traditional handmade dumplings, and an equally successful dinner menu. Entrees include the popular tender roasted squab, steamed chicken with mushrooms, broccoli and Chinese ham, Alaskan king crab served with a wine and garlic sauce, and giant beach oysters steamed in black bean sauce. Another location is found in Richmond. Blue Water Cafe & Raw Bar (Restaurants - Asian) 1095 Hamilton St Helmcken St, Vancouver  BC  V6B 5T4 • 604-688-8078 Distance: ~9.434 km         Description: YALETOWN. The fish and seafood are wild here, not only referring to their origins in the rivers and seas of BC and beyond, but in the way they are presented. A full raw bar is the stage for master sushi chef Yoshi Tabo to work magic on nigiri, sushi rolls and sashimi as well as provide a foundation for the Blue Water Tower – a triple-tiered seafood dish topped with a whole Dungeness crab. Other menu items feature Yukon arctic char, BC sablefish or Queen Charlotte Island halibut prepared in eclectic ways. Be sure to save room for desserts such as the carmelized wasabi cheesecake created by the pastry chef. Thai House (Restaurants - Asian) 1116 Robson St between Bute St and Thurlow St, Vancouver  BC  V6E 1B2 • 604-683-3383 Distance: ~10.061 km         Description: The casual elegance of spare Asian decor sets off this award-winning, unique restaurant. Featuring an extensive menu of exotic offerings that range from mild to spicy, anything can be cooked to order depending on how hot you like it. Lunch is a great time to try something new with a set price value menu that highlights the extensive offerings and comes with a vegetarian spring roll, soup and rice. Tropika (Restaurants - Asian) 1128 Robson St between Bute St and Thurlow Sts, Vancouver  BC  V6E • 604-737-6002 Distance: ~10.066 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Stick puppets with dramatically painted faces share wall space with pierced tin light sconces and carved wood panels. The rainbow of curries, lobster flavored Tom Yung Kung soup, and a signature crab leg dish also vye for attention on a long list of Malaysian, Singaporean and Thai dishes at each of Tropika's three locations. For the adventurous gourmand, spicy chicken feet or Daulat Tuanku beg to be sampled. Lychees and jackfruit make an appearance on the dessert menu alongside ice cream. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.