Our top picks for Asian fusion in Belfast

A truly one-of-a-kind dining experience at the heart of Belfast City Centre, Yugo offers unforgettable Asian-inspired food and drinks that keep diners from all across the city coming back time and time again. Bringing together modern creative cooking techniques with traditional Asian ingredients and cooking styles, diners will be blown away by the delicious dishes on offer here.

Open for lunch and dinner sittings, you can expect everything from classic vegetable spring rolls to various sushi options, grilled teriyaki glazed sweet potato to beef and bone marrow dumplings. Full of flavour and elegantly presented, dining here is a truly unique experience and one you’ll be telling your friends and family about for months after. Plus, it’s not only their food that makes them one of the best dining experiences in the city. Rather, their creative cocktail menu features a wide range of delicious drinks that perfectly accompany the fresh Asian flavours on offer here.

With two locations in the city centre, Zen and House of Zen are two of the most popular spots among fans of Asian dining from all across Belfast and further afield. With a wide range of delicious Asian inspired dishes, accompanied by creative cocktails, ambient interiors, and friendly service, these two iconic restaurants are spots you won’t want to miss, whether you’re heading for a casual lunch with friends, a romantic date night, or celebrating a special occasion.

Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Japanese sushi and sashimi or classic Chinese dishes, such as Szechuan-style Chilli Beef, you’re certain to find something that tickles your fancy at Zen. With plenty of delicious options to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, as well as a warm and friendly atmosphere, there’s plenty of reason to book a table here.

As the name suggests, Dumpling Library specialises in offering a huge variety of traditional and delicious Asian dumplings packed full of meat, veg, sauce, and flavour. Owned by the same people who operate the popular Zen restaurants, you can rest-assured the guys here know exactly what they’re doing when it comes to incredible Asian dining.

Taking influence from Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavours, diners will be treated to a wide variety of exquisite small dishes that take you on a flavour exploration of the eastern continent. Meticulously and lovingly prepared, you can expect everything from steamed and pan-fried dumplings filled with pork, fillet steak, chicken, vegetables, and more, to bao buns with a filling of your choice to spring rolls, Thai salmon fish cakes, roasted takoyaki, and much more. With a friendly atmosphere and dishes that are designed to be shared, this is the perfect place to catch up with friends over delicious food and drinks.

With various locations around the city, including one in Queen’s Quarter and one in East Belfast, Kamakura Sushi and Ramen is a great spot for delicious Asian dining no matter where you find yourself.

Offering traditional Japanese flavours with a traditional and modern twist, you can expect everything from Bento Boxes with Chicken Katsu Curry, Cha Han, and Yakisoba, to warming bowls of ramen filled with your choice of chicken, seafood, beef, or vegetables, as well as various teppanyaki dishes and sashimi and nigiris. Available for dine-in and takeaway, this is a great spot for all occasions and one you won’t want to miss when you’re craving a traditional taste of Asian cuisine.

Perhaps one of the most beloved Asian fusion restaurants in the city, 3 Levels is a memorable dining experience that you certainly won’t want to miss. Perfect for special occasions, you can sit around the granite countertop and watch the skilled chefs come performers prepare your food in a truly theatrical manner on a fiery Japanese teppanyaki grill – a truly epic sight to behold.

However, it’s not just the experience of witnessing the food being prepared that makes this place so special. Rather, the dishes offered are truly exquisite and will leave you feeling more than satisfied. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Japanese teppanyaki or would rather indulge in some classic Chinese dishes ranging from traditional to modern, you’re sure to find something that appeals to your senses. With a varied menu of meat, seafood, and poultry, as well as a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, there are options to suit everyone here. So, make sure to add 3 Levels to your list when dining out in the city.