Aromatic curries, sizzling stir-fries and carefully assembled sushi rolls offer different starting points for exploring Asian food. Across Grand County, restaurant menus draw on Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Nepalese and Indian traditions, with fusion cooking adding further variety. The Asian dining destinations featured in the Best of Grand reflect those influences within the broader local restaurant scene. Diners in Granby, Winter Park and Grand Lake can choose familiar favorites or explore a different combination of flavors.
Chinese-American classics anchor the menu at Pearl Dragon Restaurant in Granby, including sesame chicken, beef with broccoli and kung pao shrimp. Stir-fries, noodles, soups and rice plates broaden the selection for dining in or taking out. Family owners emphasize generous portions, consistent preparation and friendly service in a family-oriented setting.
Chinese stir-fries, Thai curries, noodle dishes and sushi rolls share the menu at Buddha Garden in Winter Park’s Cooper Creek Square. The Asian fusion restaurant serves its varied offerings in a contemporary dining space. Independent operators oversee ingredient sourcing, presentation and kitchen service for casual diners, families and larger vacation groups.
Chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, momo dumplings, biryanis and freshly baked naan introduce diners to Nepalese and Himalayan-Indian cooking at Durbar Nepalese & Indian Bistro in Winter Park. Vegetarian and vegan choices add options to the spice-focused menu. Owners and culinary staff emphasize traditional flavor profiles and warm hospitality at the Cooper Creek Square restaurant.
Curries, tandoori meats, vegetarian dishes and Himalayan momos bring Nepalese and Indian flavors to Durbar’s Grand Lake location. The restaurant operates under the same family leadership as its Winter Park counterpart. Traditional recipes and friendly service guide the dining experience for year-round residents and visitors exploring Grand Lake and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.
Latin American street food meets Japanese flavors at Pepe Osaka’s Fishtaco Tequila Bar & Grill in Winter Park. Fish tacos made with sushi-grade seafood, Latin-Asian tapas and habanero-infused salsas accompany a bar selection of infused tequilas and mezcals. Chef-owner Pepe Osaka directs small-batch cooking and menu development, drawing on Asian culinary arts and Mexican street food traditions.
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