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Chang Asian Duck
Chang Asian Duck is the classier brother of Chang Asian Noodles, with soothing shades of red and brown, an intimate atmosphere and a focus on floral art. The cuisine is wok-based and as the name suggests, the speciality here is duck; duck breast in a tangy orange sauce and grilled-duck curry are both highlights, but the godly Beijing duck, which must be ordered two days in advance to allow proper marination, tops the bill.
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Chang Asian Noodles
Chang is a small, well-established Asian diner a short walk from the Innere Stadt. The venue is bright, open, uncomplicated and highly relaxed, while the service is quick and attentive. Noodles (either fried or in a soup) are the mainstay of a menu spanning the Asian continent (at least from China to Singapore) - expect plenty of chicken, prawns (both baby and tiger) and vegetable choices. Everything is available for takeaway.
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Colombo Hoppers
A garden upgrade has turned an area with a few compromised tables into one of neat cobblestones, shady trees, plenty of seating and a constant theatre of comings and goings from the nearby bike path. The Sri Lankan cuisine is meticulously prepared and presented, and the menu includes a high proportion of vegetarian dishes. Round off the evening's dining experience with a delightful almond-mango lassi.
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Indian Pavillon
Indian Pavillon is easily the smallest Indian place in the city, but it's also the best. Using the freshest ingredients direct from the Naschmarkt, it whips up a storm of soups (the lentil soup is a must), lamb and chicken curries, biryanis , and thali (platters). While the dishes have certainly been tempered for the Viennese palate, there's still enough bite to please. The handful of tables fill up quickly, so you may have to settle for takeaway.
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Kim Kocht
Kim Kocht has been the talk of the town for years. Its Korean and Japanese cuisine is renowned for its originality, quality and creative presentation. The three- to five-course menus are constantly changing but often feature fish as the main, and always use organic produce. The restaurant only seats 25 and its popularity means making reservations at least one month ahead.
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Mr Lee
If the smells wafting from the door of this small Asian diner don't pull you inside, there's a good chance the smiling, friendly staff greeting passers-by will. The menu wanders across much of Asia, absorbing Japanese sushi, Thai green curries and Chinese noodle dishes. Take a pew inside and watch the cooks prepare your meal before your eyes, or a table outside and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Naschmarkt.
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On
With the look and feel of a neo-Beisl and creative, gluten-free Chinese cuisine, On is a winner. The menu changes constantly with the whims of the head chef, but a few vegetarian options invariably sneak on and meat lovers should expect to make a choice between the likes of trout with ginger and garlic and gan-bien (fried) beef strips. The small, private garden is lovely in summer, but reservations are essential.
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Ra'mien
The designers of ra'mien went for a minimalist look but somehow came out with a school cafeteria. Thankfully, the chef's aren't at recess - their Asian fusion is a sheer delight. Choose from noodle soups and rice dishes during the day and a mixture of Asian cusines at night. Seating fills quickly at night so it's best to book, but you can wait for a table in the lounge bar downstairs; it has regular DJs and stays open until at least .
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Samrat
The inviting aromas wafting from Samrat's open doors are a testament to the heady spices used in its Indian cuisine. The clay-oven baked curries are certainly tempered for the Viennese palate but all in all they're very good. The Indian music and trappings from the subcontinent are suitably evocative.
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Shalimar
Shalimar is an Indian restaurant of some standing amongst the many in Mariahilfer. The food on offer crosses the subcontinent but the house speciality is Balti , an Indian/Pakistani equivalent of wok cuisine cooked with generous portions of curry spice, onions, coriander and basil. In summer, Shalimar's hidden garden - shaded by mature trees and guarded by pictures of Vishnu, Hanuman and Shiva - is a perfect antidote to Vienna's hot streets.
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Shanghai Tan
Tie Yang, owner of ra'mien, has created a slick, stylish Chinese restaurant in Shanghai Tan. There's a long list of dimsum but a sprinkling of Udong (thick noodles served in a soup) is also available. The devilishly dark and intimate interior is perfect for private liaisons but sometimes makes it hard to see what you're eating. Downstairs is an opium den minus the opium - a chilled-out area with hidden corners and pillows for reclining.
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Wiener Deewan
'Good food, good mood' and 'eat what you like, pay as you wish' are the mottos here. Two vegetarian, three meat dishes and one dessert are served buffet-style; prices aren't set, and you can eat as much as you like. Most patrons pay well for the excellent and subtly flavorful Pakistani fare, which may include Lamb Karah (diced-lamb curry), Tinda (pumpkin curry) and dhal Masur (red lentil dhal). The atmosphere, like the staff, is relaxed.
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Yohm
A typical scene in Yohm: black-clad waiters gliding from table to table, refilling glasses with celebrated Austrian wines as diners enjoy views of Peterskirche with their contemporary Asian cuisine. Sushi looms large on the menu, but consider ordering something more creative, such as udon noodles with Scottish salmon or fried duck roll with fresh mint and plum sauce. For all its class, it's a wonder meals are served with cheap wooden chopsticks.
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