Must-see restaurants in Asia

  • Kanokwan

    Taipei

    Ask a Thai expat for Taiwan's best street restaurant from their home country, and they'll say Kanokwan. This no-frills place with metal tabletops is…

  • Ahahn Puen Mueang 7 Yang

    Kanchanaburi Province

    The friendly family behind the '7 Local Foods' shop in the southeast corner of Sangkhlaburi's night market (look for the big red picture menu) does…

  • Hotoritei

    Western Honshū

    A tranquil rest stop near the Jōkamachi area, Hotoritei is within a large house surrounded by gardens. It mainly serves coffees, teas and cakes – try the…

  • Kawa-kyō

    Western Honshū

    You can count on a friendly welcome at this small izakaya, which specialises in the 'seven delicacies' from Shinji-ko and is a good place to try some…

  • Poronno

    Hokkaidō

    Poronno, inside the Ainu kotan, has the most interesting menu of the restaurants in town specialising in Ainu cuisine. You can try yukku ruibe (frozen,…

  • Shandlay Hot Pot Restaurant

    Chin State

    Variety is rare to come by in these parts, and hotpot – essentially a cornucopia of vegetables, noodles and meat – provides plenty of food diversity in…

  • Ratri Bazaar

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    This is by far the most popular night market in the city, and it heaves with hungry locals. Favourites include the dosa stall that dishes out the South…

  • Enma

    Beppu

    This busy spot may be the only restaurant in the world where you steam your own meal and eat it while dangling your feet in a foot bath. Order from a…

  • Tsurube

    Western Honshū

    The speciality here is fresh wheat noodles handmade on the premises, going into filling dishes such as sansai udon (noodles with wild vegetables) and…

  • Restaurant Ichi

    Dalat

    Dalat's only truly genuine Japanese restaurant is compact, with subdued lighting and jazz in the background. Spicy tuna rolls, chicken yakitori and…

  • Sala Thai

    Male

    This smart and beautifully designed restaurant is generally held to be the best on the island, and it's busy most nights of the week. The Thai menu is…

  • Hamo Restaurant

    Jeju-do

    An excellent choice for travellers looking for breakfast before heading out on a ferry to the nearby islands, this seafood restaurant opens early and…

  • Last Filling Station

    Moalboal

    An enjoyable little restaurant with efficient service (though with street views rather than ocean vistas). Famous for its energy-boosting breakfasts,…

  • Resto & Cafe Rumah Laut

    Papua

    This stylish upmarket place, built on stilts above the waters of Jayapura bay and filled with Papuan tribal art, is where locals come when they want to…

  • Efe

    Ko Phi-Phi

    The menu at this popular Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of 'the village' has a super selection of kebabs served on sizzling plates. The salads and…

  • Riceholic

    Battambang

    Run by a Japanese couple who operated pop-up kitchens in Australia, Riceholic specialises in making its own seasonings and a traditional koji (fermented…

  • Toca

    Macau

    This gem stands out from the crop of new restaurants in Taipa Village and its pricing is very reasonable. The delicious seafood rice or its drier…

  • Dasi Boesi

    Jeju-do

    If you've spent time exploring the Haenyeo Museum, do yourself a favour and eat here. This shop serves delicious feasts of grilled mackerel and tofu stew…

  • Yuni Coffee

    Northern Laos

    If you're missing standard lattes your caffeine privations are over – this place is a blessing for coffee snobs. In a spacious location with a modern…

  • Wawa Heritage Restaurant

    Iloilo

    Situated amid the historic homes of Jaro, this charming locavore's delight feels like a 19th-century living room, and serves a tasty and inexpensive mix…

  • Hotel Radhe Krishna

    Maharashtra

    The best of Fardapur's streetside dhabas (casual eatery serving basic meals), this excellent spot is fresh, cheap and satisfying. The famous cook, Babu,…

  • Ōu'ěr Dáxīkè Night Market

    Kashgar

    Across from the Id Kah Mosque, this photogenic night market is a great place to sample local fare. Among the goodies are fried fish, chickpeas, kebabs,…

  • Tree Tops Sky Dining

    Ko Samui

    The most romantic spot in Chaweng. This series of beautiful, interconnected, treetop platforms at the back of the Anantara resort, compete with each other…

  • Udwal Bakery and Coffee Shop

    Western Mongolia

    Expect a warm, English–speaking welcome from Amarzaya, the owner of this homely cafe. She can brew you up a latte (T4000) or cappuccino using a Nespresso…

  • Pasar Malam

    Sumba

    The best dinner options turn up at dusk: a couple of warungs and half a dozen gas-lit carts at the old wharf grill and fry seafood on the cheap. In the…

  • Hou Kong Chi Kei

    Macau

    Local families have been flocking to this unassuming restaurant for reasonably priced barbecued fish and pig-ear salad even before it received a Michelin…

  • Table 5

    Myanmar (Burma)

    Ko Toe is the chatty, English-speaking owner of this attractive restaurant at the north end of the village. The menu is strong on seafood and you'll pay…

  • Cimaja Square

    West Java

    You not only get solidly prepared and presented international dishes (think pasta, burgers, pizza, seafood and some standard Indonesian dishes) at this…

  • Stellar Restaurant

    Myanmar (Burma)

    Located near Myasigon Paya, Stellar is a friendly, buzzing eatery and our favourite spot in town for a meal. Owner Ko Soe Nyi goes out of his way to make…

  • Lāohǎi Wù

    Fujian

    It feels like you’re cutting through an elegant alley on the way to somewhere else, but stop at the wooden benches for incredible noodle, fish and duck…

  • Mame-tanuki

    Miyajima

    By day at Mame-tanuki there are lunch sets, such as the tasty anago meshidon and fried oysters; at night it is one of the few places open late, serving…

  • Marola

    Sumatra

    At this classic, locally famous seafood joint by the beach, near central Bengkulu, you can choose from ultra-fresh giant prawns, squid and fish, then pay…

  • Waroeng Gerloks

    Kalimantan

    It's worth the walk uphill to this open-sided restaurant for the views alone – out over the Meratus Mountains, the Loksado valley and the village itself…

  • Cafe Lente

    Miyajima

    This comfortable cafe boasts excellent views of the torii and sea. Open and airy, it serves handsome-looking lunches, such as Japanese chicken curry and…

  • Pawn's Restaurant

    Khao Sok National Park

    A friendly all-female team runs this humble but deservedly popular open-sided place. It's a great spot for deliciously spiced curries, from searing red…

  • Depot Remaja

    West Timor

    This modest and clean diner specialises in succulent se'i babi, the iconic Kupang pork smoked over kesambi wood. But the fun doesn't stop there; try the…

  • Depot Bambu Kuning

    Kupang

    A popular place for authentic Kupang se'i babi. Choose from chopped up meat or ribs, both served with rice and a rich pork soup with red beans. Sate and a…

  • Baha Bar

    Siquijor

    One of the island's best stand-alone restaurants, as much for its chill vibe and self-produced craft beer as for its wide variety of food. The tuna…

  • Tau Cao Wonton Noodles

    Dalat

    This humble eatery is famed throughout Dalat and is always heaving with locals, who come for the noodle wonton soup. It's served with thin slices of pork…

  • Cafe Alberto

    Senggigi

    This long-standing, beachside Italian kitchen serves a variety of pasta dishes, but is known for its pizza. It offers free transport to and from your…

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