7.3.2017 | Restaurants

Tallinn’s favourite Asian restaurants

To help you on your quest to find exotic flavours, especially when you’ve had your fill of meat and potatoes, we’ve put together a list (in no particular order) of some of Tallinn’s favourite Asian restaurants, as recommended by locals.

Dao Hua
Mardi 1, Tallinn
daohua.ee/en

We have been told about this restaurant for a number of years and finally went to try it for ourselves at the end of last year. A large banquet lunch was taking place in the other room, so service was a little slow, but when the food did arrive, it was worth the wait! The prices are on the steeper side, but this is the kind of place where you want to go with a few friends and share your dishes. You can even pre order crispy duck with pancakes.

China Inn
Viru 9, Tallinn Old Town
chinainn.ee

China Inn has been around for a number of years. Located in the cellar on the main street of Viru in the Old Town, it’s the place to come if you want to get your fix of lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork, and other such guilty pleasures. Prices are reasonable and portions are large.

Asian Aroma
P. Süda 1, Tallinn
asianaroma.ee

This is a favourite takeaway among locals. There is something for every taste, from Chinese to Indian to Thai cuisine. Some of our favourites include the huge crispy spring rolls, crispy Lai-style vegetables (careful, these are hot), and the chicken curry. Prices are reasonable and you can dine in as well as take away from their central location.

Gotsu
Pärnu mnt 62a, Tallinn
gotsu.ee

Gotsu is the best place for Korean food in Tallinn, hands down. It’s a reasonable distance out of the Old Town, but worth the walk, or short tram ride. Try some of the house made ice tea, kimchi (you can also buy some to take along), and the fried chicken with chilli, among many other great dishes.

Chedi
Sulevimägi 1, Tallinn Old Town
chedi.ee

If you’re in the mood to splurge for something a little fancier, Chedi is the place to come. The modern interior welcomes guests into an exotic and intimate setting for a meal to remember. Try the beautifully plated fried squid and the pork ribs. Portions are on the smaller side, but you can get away with sharing a few dishes.

Wok to Walk
Vana-Viru 14, Tallinn Old Town
woktowalk.com/et/

The international chain Wok to Walk has over 70 restaurants worldwide. Food is prepared right before your eyes, over an open flame in a wok. Raw ingredients are always fresh and local. Food is prepared within 15 minutes and you can enjoy it in the restaurant or as takeaway. It’s great value for money, portions are big and completely customizable.

TOA – Taste of Asia
Rotermanni 2, Tallinn
www.tasteofasia.ee

TOA or Taste of Asia opened earlier this year in Tallinn’s Rotermann Quarter. This new Asian restaurant has been taking Estonian palates by storm with bold, fresh flavours. In addition to great food, they also have a fabulous cocktail list.

Click on the address to see the location.

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV