Must-see restaurants in Asia

  • Kangyuan

    Chiang Rai Province

    If you like authentic Chinese food this place is a lifesaver, not least because it stays open later than most Mae Sai eating spots. Dishes are vaguely…

  • Bellagio

    Kazakhstan

    There's no denying that the setting is idyllic: yurts with dining tables against a snowy mountain backdrop, a glacial stream crossing the property. The…

  • Piccolo Polpo Bistro

    Kenting National Park

    Charming restaurant with an open kitchen and a decidedly young vibe. Food is loose Italian with French and/or Asian leanings, but the cooking is on point…

  • Fujitaya

    Miyajima

    Discerning visitors queue at this small restaurant in a traditional house and garden to get their hands on Miyajima's signature dish, anago meshidon, the…

  • Yi Cafe

    Shanghai

    If you’re squabbling over what to eat for lunch, brunch or dinner, settle your differences at smart-casual Yi Cafe. With 11 open kitchens and a walk…

  • Gee Lee Restaurant

    Mae Hong Son Province

    This long-standing restaurant serves delicious and authentic Yunnanese-style Chinese dishes. There's a small English-language menu to choose from. Stewed…

  • Bhoj

    Aurangabad

    Rightly famous for its delicious, unlimited Rajasthani and Gujarati thalis, Bhoj is a wonderful place to refuel and relax after a hard day on the road (or…

  • Chana Masala

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Classic Bollywood hits play and wooden faces of Hindu gods Kali and Baghvan peer down at you inside this spacious venue decked out in Indian teak serving…

  • Warung Pak Man Buati

    Gili Meno

    Chef Juno became something of a local hero after the 2018 earthquakes when he tirelessly fed the Meno community with all the food he could muster. His…

  • Lan Jia

    Taipei

    Lan Jia is widely regarded as having the best yì bāo (刈包) in Taiwan. What's yì bāo? Think of a savoury slow-braised pork hamburger with pickled mustard…

  • Blue Turtle

    Okinawa & the Southwest Islands

    This blingy little bistro gets bonus points for its delightfully secluded location, resting atop a shaded grassy knoll on a white-sand beach, whose…

  • Lois Cafe

    Chin State

    You might find yourself becoming a regular at Lois, easily the nicest place in Tiddim. Admittedly, pickings are slim, but it's worth the walk uphill from…

  • Jenny’s Restaurant

    Danau Toba

    Jenny’s has long been a standout on the northern edge of Tuk Tuk, with all kinds of breakfasts, noodles, curries and rice dishes. But the one dish that…

  • Genesis Garden

    Phang-Nga Province

    Hidden off the main road, this wallet-friendly cafe with English-speaking staff serves healthy and delicious meals plus one of the best smoothies we've…

  • Billy Cafe & Tuna House

    West Papua

    Visitors enter this Disney-esque seafood establishment through the toothy mouth of a giant shark replica, and the dining room is adorned in big fake trees…

  • Newport

    Male

    This cool spot on Male's busy seafront road is a godsend to anyone travelling through Male. Sleek and minimalist, Newport feels very different to Male's…

  • Josephine

    Around Manila

    Views don’t come much better than those at Josephine, a long-running favourite with huge convex windows providing spectacular lake panoramas. It's well…

  • CEV/Loose Keys

    Siargao

    Until 9pm this is CEV, which specialises in highly original ceviche and kinilaw bowls – basically marinated raw fish bits mixed with rice, seasonal…

  • Shwe Ayar

    Myanmar (Burma)

    It doesn't look like much but this halal place offers high-quality biryani, which you can supplement with chicken or mutton. The lentil-and-bean soup is…

  • Plato D'Boracay

    Boracay

    Choose fish, lobster, prawns and other freshly caught shellfish from the D'Talipapa wet market just a few feet away and this family-style grill will cook…

  • Unique Sweet & Snack

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    This two-floor establishment is the perfect lunch stop. Fans of dosa will want to head upstairs to its popular South Indian vegetarian eatery, which…

  • Fat Turtle Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Ko Lanta

    A refined beach bar and restaurant set on a wooden platform overlooking rocks towards the southern end of Long Beach, this is the perfect spot for a…

  • Blissful Carrot

    Macau

    Fantastic takeaway shop and online bakery for vegetarians. Our favourites are the plant-based rice bowls (nine versions!), almond milk and raw coconut…

  • Balik Bukid

    Davao

    Three siblings – a chef, a decorator and a farmer – have opened up this 'barn to table' restaurant in which they've vowed to get back to the basics…

  • Blossoms

    Southeast Luzon

    Blossoms has the air of an English tearoom downstairs, with its tempting cake display, quaint furniture and cheery ambience. Upstairs is a more modern air…

  • Aroy Kaffeine

    Ko Phi-Phi

    The artfully presented gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options at this trendy cafe will have you salivating. Acai, spirulina, chlorella and turmeric are…

  • Cilu Bintang Estate

    Banda Islands

    The best place to stay in Bandaneira is also a good place to eat. During high season, or when there are enough guests, there's an excellent evening buffet…

  • MVT Restaurant

    Vrindavan

    This mellow, well-run restaurant on the 2nd floor of the MVT Guesthouse is a great place to get a break from Indian food. The menu runs from Thai to…

  • Warung Soto Kuin Abduh

    Balikpapan

    Soto Banjar (chicken soup seasoned with a delicate blend of spices, including cinnamon) is naturally the dish of choice at this popular little warung, but…

  • Chui Yan Restaurant

    Fujian

    This bamboo-heavy, riverside restaurant buzzes most nights with groups sharing platters of Chinese dishes such as the local speciality of chicken fried…

  • Moustache & Nico

    Eastern Cambodia

    The best Western food in Kompong Cham by leaps and bounds, with a rotating chalkboard menu of delectable homemade specialities prepared by French chef …

  • Puerto Galera Yacht Club

    Puerto Galera

    This is a hidden gem, perched among the trees on the west edge of Muelle Bay. Sunset drinks and a barbecue are the traditional way to celebrate Friday,…

  • Zhuxin Residence

    Tainan

    This restaurant serves traditional Tainanese dishes inside a rustic 100-year-old house. There's no menu, but the generously portioned seven-course meals…

  • b.pork bistro

    Seogwipo

    The lowercase name hints at the minimalist black-and-white bistro so tiny you might miss it posing on the corner – a sign of the Lee Jung Seop-ro area's…

  • Night Market

    Hat Yai

    The night market offers lots of local eats including several stalls selling the famous Hat Yai–style deep-fried chicken and kà·nŏm jeen (fresh rice…

  • Tabuchiya

    Hiroshima Region

    At this former merchant building, only one meal is served – hayashi raisu (beef in a rich tomato-based sauce on rice) – but it's served very well, and in…

  • Yougwa Restaurant

    Papua

    Sentani’s most charming afternoon dining is on Yougwa’s breezy wooden terraces set over the lake, 13km east of town. Try ikan gabus (snakeskin fish), a…

  • Warung Eny

    Kerobokan

    The eponymous Eny cooks everything herself at this tiny open-front warung nearly hidden behind various potted plants. Look for the roadside sign that…

  • La Rucola

    Surabaya

    A delightful Italian bistro serving upmarket Surabaya with homemade pastas, imported steaks, wood-fired pizzas, Italian sausage, oyster mushrooms and more…

  • Warung Makan Barokah

    Papua

    If you like barbecued fish or chicken in a tasty sauce (the secret of which they do not want to give away) and served with green veg, rice and sambal,…

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