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135 Marshall Street

Syracuse

The closest Chinatown to Syracuse University may be 246 miles away in New York City, but you can sample a taste of Chinatown with a quick jaunt to Marshall Street At Panda West Chinese Seafood Restaurant, the staff strives to appease the appetites of SU students by bringing the diverse delicacies of Asian cuisine to the outskirts of campus, going as far as strategically placing the slogan “...

Asian

Namu

215 Walton Street

Syracuse

Namu offers an extensive menu of Thai, Korean and Japanese flavors complemented by Asian beers and wines and a full bar. The atmosphere and food presentation will impress your date, and the generous portions will leave you more than satisfied. When to Go: If you don't mind parking far away and walking through the snow, Namu is great for a weekend date....

Alcohol Asian Beer Ethnic Seafood Sushi Wine

Chorong House

1121 East Fayette Street

Syracuse

Don't be put off by the standalone brick building and the vines so thick this time of year they obscure the windows and the "Open" sign. This 10-year-old restaurant serves authentic Korean specialties ranging from boiled snails to kimchi to stir-fried chicken gizzards to raw tilapia. There's also an abundance of chicken, beef, tofu and pork for the less adventurous. When to Go: Hours are 11:30 a....

Asian

Sakana-Ya

215 Walton St.

Syracuse

Sakana-Ya not your run-of-the-mill American sushi experience. And that's exactly how it's supposed to be. Sakana-Ya prides itself as the premier sushi hub in Central New York and makes a compelling case. Between the modernized sushi bar setting, industrialized conveyor belt setup and Japanese-themed decor, Sakana-Ya gives a taste of contemporary Japanese cuisine. For a...

Alcohol Asian Beer Sushi Wine

Lemon Grass

238 W. Jefferson St.

Syracuse

If you are looking for authentic Thai food, a plate of decent sushi, or a place that promises a memorable and exquisite family outing, check out Lemon Grass. The American-Thai restaurant located in Armory Square offers all of the above. When to Go: Lunchtime at Lemon Grass is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Dinner is from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10:...

Asian Beer Seafood Sushi Wine

The Bleu Monkey Café

163 Marshall Street

Syracuse

UPDATE: Relocated to 163 Marshall Street, formerly Aladdin's Natural Eatery, in early 2011. When The Bleu Monkey Café opened on Marshall Street in 2005, its menu was a blend of both American and Asian influences. But in the first week, faulty kitchen appliances that forced the restaurant to offer only sushi items changed the culinary vision of the small establishment. American food...

Asian

AppeThaizing

727 South Crouse Ave

Syracuse

AppeThaizing Thai/ Southeast Asian Cuisine AppeThaizing has been providing the University Hill community with a Southeastern Asian alternative to the pizza and subs of Marshall Street since it opened in 2006. The cleverly worded restaurant often grabs students walking through Campus Plaza, on their way to the post office, or at night, Chuck’s. While the name inevitably shows up in the...

Asian Ethnic

New Garden

471 Westcott St.

Syracuse

A diamond in the rough, New Garden hides Asian culinary treasures behind its plain exterior. Located in the heart of the University Neighborhood, it offers affordable Chinese grub to hungry students. Its intimate, yet basic setting may be the opposite of the elaborate buildings of the ancient Chinese imperial dynasties. However, the dishes will indulge your taste buds with flavors that General...

Asian Ethnic Vegetarian