From Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Best Nearby Asian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Québec City, QC Apsara (Restaurants - Asian) 71, rue d'Auteuil, Québec  QC  G1R 4C3 • 418-694-0232 Distance: ~489 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. This Upper Town favorite is housed in an 1845 Victorian home and looks more like a consulate's residence than one of Québec's premier Asian eateries. Thai dishes, including breaded shrimp in a zesty sauce, spicy roast beef, and the seven-course sampler meal for two, are the specialties. Vietnamese and Cambodian dishes are also offered. L'Elysée Mandarin (Restaurants - Asian) 65, rue d'Auteuil, Québec  QC  G1R 4C2 • 418-692-0909 Distance: ~0.509 km         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. With décor so authentic you may feel as if you've left Québec, Restaurant Élysée Mandarin welcomes guests to China. Traditional music in the background, along with a waterfall and intricately carved rosewood accents, sets the tone for an elegant meal of Szechuan favorites like crispy duck, orange beef, and shrimp in black bean sauce. One of the nicest restaurants in town! Thang Long (Restaurants - Asian) 869, côte d'Abraham, Québec  QC  G1R 1A4 • 418-524-0572 Distance: ~0.917 km         Description: SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. Thang Long is small, seating about 30 in its appealing dining room with deep blue walls and Chinese lanterns. The menu features traditional dishes from Vietnam, China and Thailand. Start with what are often cited as the best spring rolls in town, or try the chakis, a fried dumpling filled with shrimp, peppers, onions and sweet potatoes. Among the main courses, the Général Tao chicken is wildly popular, but virtually everything is quite tasty. Asia (Restaurants - Asian) 585, Grand-allée est, Québec  QC  G1R 2K4 • 418-522-0818 Distance: ~1.146 km         Description: SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. In the mood for spicy Vietnamese or Thai food? Head over to Asia for the latest flavors in Asian cooking. A recipient of several local awards, including a "People's Choice Award" from one local publication, Asia does not lack for superlatives. For a special treat, try one of their special grill and wok dishes. Vegetarians will also be pleased by the great selection of meatless dishes. VooDoo Grill (Restaurants - Asian) 575, Grand-Allée est Chez Maurice 1er étage, Québec  QC  G1R 2K4 • 418-647-2000 Distance: ~1.146 km         Description: SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. This African-themed restaurant, located in the heart of the Grand-Allée's hip nightlife scene, offers an exotic alternative to the Euro-bistros spread out across the city. Voodoo, which is part of the popular Chez Maurice complex, boasts themed décor, soft lighting and the hypnotic beat of congas in the background, making you feel as though you've truly gone to the Dark Continent. Try the chef's special mixed grille, which includes shrimp, duck breast and filet mignon, or the Asian-style tuna steak with fresh vegetable sides. Ginko Restaurant Japonais (Restaurants - Asian) 560, Grande Allée Est, Québec  QC  G1R 2K1 • 418-524-2373 Distance: ~1.246 km         Description: SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. Chef-owner Shigeo Kimura opened his Toronto restaurant more than 20 years ago, and to the delight of local sushi fanciers he expanded to Québec in 2005. The two-level restaurant has several distinct dining spaces. At the sushi bar, order the omakase – the chef prepares a variety of incredible sushi and sashimi for you, some of which is not on the regular menu. At the sake bar it's customary to order izakaya, small portions of tasty tapas-like tidbits designed to complement beer and sake. If you have children dining with you, opt for the teppan yaki room upstairs, where a chef skillfully and acrobatically prepares a multi-course meal right at the grill table in front of you. Most of the menu is served throughout the restaurant which is great when you want sushi but your companions want donburi or another cooked dish. One thing's for sure – no one should leave Ginko hungry! Yuzu Sushi Bar (Restaurants - Asian) 438, rue de l'Église, Québec  QC  G1K 6H8 • 418-521-7253 Distance: ~1.406 km         Description: SAINT-ROCH. Yuzu's décor is very linear, with lots of squares and straight lines, highlighted by some cool cubby holes along one wall, each with its own recessed light source. The food, on the other hand, is about as curvy and innovative as it can be and still remain edible. Many dishes are Japanese-inspired, and sushi and sashimi hold a proud place on the menu, but beyond that the cuisine defies categorization. Quail on bacon and parmesan polenta, Spanish mackerel with pink grapefruit caramel and cabernet vinegar, and Tasmanian trout sashimi prepared eight ways all make appearances on the same menu. As do a trio of unlikely-sounding oyster shooters. Not to be overshadowed, desserts continue the theme – try apple sage cake or an intriguing fig milkshake. Everything sounds just a tad over-conceived, but the end results are stunningly successful. Chez Dô (Restaurants - Asian) 1626 Chemin St-Louis, Sillery  QC  G1S 1G7 • 418-681-9516 Distance: ~4.446 km         Description: SAINTE-FOY / SILLERY. Clean lines and a relaxed (some might say "Zen-like") ambience prevail at Chez Dô, and the service is first-rate. The Vietnamese menu offers a number of tempting table d'hôte and tasting menu options, but seafood dishes are particularly strong. Restaurant L'Utopie (Restaurants - Asian) 226, rue St-Joseph est, Québec  QC  G1K 3A9 • 418-523-7878 Distance: ~13.661 km         Description: SAINT-ROCH. Owned by the chef and sommeliers, Restaurant L'Utopie has been drawing raves since it first opened in 2004, both for its super stylish décor and its innovative approach to food and wine. The room itself is incredible, and incredibly chic: architectural metal and glass are softened and warmed by sentinels of birch trunks and accents of bright color, for an ultra modern effect. The avant-garde menu changes frequently, and is often developed to accompany certain wines. The melding of flavors and textures is paramount here, and while some dishes may sound odd on paper they translate to the plate perfectly. If you go to just one or two restaurants in Québec, this should be one of them! Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.