From The Fairmont Royal York Best Nearby Fusion (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Toronto, ON Monsoon (Restaurants - Fusion) 100 Simcoe St, Toronto  ON  M5H 3G2 • 416-979-7172 Distance: ~0.508 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Upon stepping into the super-stylish Monsoon you'll immediately notice the subtle lighting and peaceful color palette. The ambience is in perfect harmony with the pan-Asian menu, which blends the cuisines of various cultures with dramatic results. Each dish is a surprisingly successful foray into fusion dining – try crab cakes with cucumber namasa and coconut aioli, tiger prawns with Asian guacamole, duck breast with truffle-artichoke rosti in tamarind plum sauce, or pork tenderloin with a moo shoo bean thread crepe in hoi sin orange sauce. Rosewater Supper Club (Restaurants - Fusion) 19 Toronto St, Toronto  ON  M5C 2R1 • 416-214-5888 Distance: ~0.665 km User Rating: 6.625 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Popular with Toronto's trendsetters, the Rosewater is housed in a beautiful building with wood and marble floors, two-story ceilings and luxurious banquettes. The globally inspired menu changes frequently to take advantage of seasonal produce – recent offerings have included pan-fried skate wing with white bean-artichoke barigoule, and a veal ribeye with artichoke, red onion, arugula and tarragon. The Rosewater also features extensive cheese and wine lists, and a chef's tasting menu is available. Susur (Restaurants - Fusion) 601 King St W, Toronto  ON  M5V 1M5 • 416-603-2205 Distance: ~1.553 km User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. World renowned chef Susur Lee creates truly stunning seven-course tasting menus comprised of a delightful variety of Asian-Continental dishes. The menu changes daily and is dependent on what fresh ingredients are available, so every dining experience here is an adventure. You may be served spicy pork with tamarind sauce, Chinese ham with apricot glaze, mahi-mahi satay, soy-marinated bass, apple chiffon cake, or chocolate-hazelnut pot de crème. The vegan menu is equally elaborate and impressive. Lee (Restaurants - Fusion) 603 King St W, Toronto  ON  M5W • 416-504-7867 Distance: ~1.556 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Chef Susur Lee's more casual and affordable alternative. The cuisine is similar to what you'd find at his flagship eatery, Susur, except the focus is on tapas sized portions and the vibe is funkier. Sample as many dishes as you can – the Asian-Mediterranean fusion food is unusual but colorful and full of flavor. Past winners have included Singaporean slaw, braised lentils with roasted apple, curried potato-pea croquettes, jerk calamari, duck confit with pineapple and salmon ceviche. Messis (Restaurants - Fusion) 97 Harbord St, Toronto  ON  M5S 1G4 • 416-920-2186 Distance: ~2.605 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. A warm, friendly atmosphere and modest decor render Messis a comfortable restaurant. Influences range from Asian to American, with an emphasis on Italian cuisine, all carefully prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The delicious gourmet menu includes parmesan-crusted leg of lamb over polenta, along with inventive pastas and pizzas. Some of the city's most popular chefs began their careers at Messis. Patio dining when weather permits. Spice Room and Chutney Bar (Restaurants - Fusion) 55 Avenue Rd N Hazelton Lanes, Toronto  ON  M5R 3L2 • 416-935-0000 Distance: ~3.031 km         Description: MIDTOWN. Chef Greg Couillard’s intriguing restaurant has earned kudos from a host of local and international critics. Sleek and slightly exotic, the space itself is gorgeous and helps set the tone for food that is preceded by its aroma. Spice takes center stage – not necessarily hot spice, although there are dishes with more than a little kick. Couillard goes for multi-layered flavors with highlights and undertones of everything from cardamom and Scotch bonnet peppers to coconut and cumin. The menu changes frequently, but exhibits Asian, Caribbean, Indian and African influences. The adjacent Manyata is operated by Couillard’s partner David Nganga – they share a kitchen and a similar culinary philosophy. Boba (Restaurants - Fusion) 90 Avenue Rd, Toronto  ON  M52 2H2 • 416-961-2622 Distance: ~3.193 km         Description: MIDTOWN. Dining is an event at this elegant eatery, set in a Victorian house with a bright, bold color scheme. In the middle of the restaurant, an enormous fresh flower arrangement offers a lovely focal point. The menu promises a variety of innovative taste combinations, and specialties include lamb, beef, and duck. Make sure to leave room for the chocolate-pudding cake (a house specialty) or the lemon trio, which features lemon ice cream and a chocolate wedge with homemade wafers. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.