Chandigarh
This popular Punjab restaurant chain is a clean and smart diner that churns out cheap, utterly delicious platters of dosas and chhole bhature – deep-fried…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Mumbai (Bombay)
Don't miss this takeaway/delivery-only gourmet stand dedicated to celebrity-chef Saransh Goila's take on one of India's most iconic dishes: butter chicken…
Pulau Langkawi
At Bon Ton resort, Nam boasts a well-executed menu of fusion food, from chargrilled rack of lamb with roast pumpkin, mint salad, hummus and tomato jam, to…
Chiang Mai
Adventurous palates will be pleased with the imaginative tasting menus dreamed up by chefs here, who bring their French training to Southeast Asian dishes…
Macau
Encased in a glass dome, this three Michelin-star restaurant by the late celebrity chef Joël Robuchon has everything associated with the name: tasteful…
Manila
Manileños are crazy about Japanese food, and nobody has caught that wave like top chef Bruce Ricketts at Mecha Uma. A US–trained Filipino, he fastidiously…
Bangkok
Although the sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad), sticky rice and lâhp (a spicy salad of minced meat) of this former street stall give the impression of a…
Semarang
Occupying a sensitively restored building (Semarang’s former courthouse), this character-filled restaurant with its yellow roof tiles sports art deco…
West Java
Run by welcoming owners Asep and Rini, this popular, unassuming warung has been cooking great local dishes since 1997. Try the delicious batagor (crispy…
STK ta Bay! Sa Paolito's Seafood House
Cebu City
Ask a Cebuano where to dine and many will point you to this large ancestral-home-turned-restaurant chock full of family heirlooms. Jerry's crab curry is a…
Mumbai (Bombay)
A sleek, stylish restaurant that marries contemporary design with a few traditional artefacts (prayer wheels line one wall), providing a beautiful setting…
Ho Chi Minh City
A slice of the French countryside in Ho Chi Minh City, L’Escale faithfully recreates the menu of two Michelin-starred chef Thierry Drapeau, featuring…
Mumbai (Bombay)
An inexpensive Keralan eatery with lots of coconut and southern goodness on the menu. Try one of the epic thalis, served on a banana leaf and priced…
Chiang Mai
Tucked into a leafy compound with a waterfall and koi pond, Blue Diamond offers an adventurous menu of delicious breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, curries,…
Arunachal Pradesh
Happily this is not a food court, but a relaxed gathering place where locals and visitors alike can enjoy wine (from ₹80 a glass), whisky or rum alongside…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Seventy floors above the city, chic and intimate Jaan is home to British chef Kirk Westaway, sous chef to his predecessor French chef Julien Royer. Since…
Central Honshū
Since 1966 this delightful restaurant has been preparing succulent Hida beef in private tatami rooms in a traditional Japanese house. On the banks of the…
Yunnan
The most sophisticated eatery in town and one of the most notable in all Yunnan, with a mouth-watering all-vegetarian Italian menu utilising locally…
Sabah
Just steps from the beach, with terrific food ranging from hinava (local take on ceviche) to swordfish steak, curries, cheesecake, sweet-and-sour chicken,…
Samarkand
This charming place in the Russian part of town is recommended for its interesting dishes, such as basturma cold smoked beef, lavash (flat bread) with…
Siem Reap
Earning rave reviews for its original flavour combinations, Jomno promotes its signature platters (from US$7.50) offering a bite-size taste of a range of…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Situated within a shopping mall, the shutter-edged mirror ‘windows’, bookshelves, paintings and B&W photographs create a casually upmarket feel for…
Luang Prabang
Pitching itself as a 'cantina convivial', Popolo is the brainchild of the team from the ever-popular Tangor. Set in an old, exposed-brick building along…
Chiang Mai
In hip Nimman, there are a lot of bright, healthy little cafes serving muesli bowls and salads and good coffee. The Larder is one of the best, though, and…
Assam
Hotel Rajawas boasts the polished Moti Mahal restaurant, popular with the town's gastronomes and serving superb North Indian food, including staples such…
Jeollanam-do
Seodae-hoe (서대회; thin slices of raw fish marinated in makgeolli vinegar and chilli paste) is a local speciality and this restaurant is famous for it. To…
Trincomalee
Central Trinco's most polished restaurant is in a historic building that combines dramatic architectural features – check out those exposed stone arches –…
Bangkok
If you're a dumpling fan, drop into this elegant restaurant during lunchtime, when its open kitchen serves some of the nicest dim sum and siu mai (open…
Hong Kong
This relaxed izakaya (informal Japanese pub) in Sai Ying Pun is as much about sake sampling as it is the food, but the enthusiastic staff nail both. The…
Jaipur
Handi Fusion is casual, verging on elegant, and welcoming, with an army of attentive waiters and a bar serving cold beer and wine. It offers generous…
Guwahati
Inside the stately Dynasty hotel, this stylish upscale restaurant has delicious North Indian dishes, including excellent tandoori items, biryanis and…
Hakone
Savour premium Japanese beef, cooked teppanyaki-style in front of you by the chef, at this elegant restaurant, an outpost of the celeb chef Nobu's dining…
Chandigarh
Perfect for a pit stop after a tour of Chandigarh's museums, this simple cafe with shaded garden seating serves lassi (yoghurt and iced-water drink), tea…
Luang Prabang
The beans at this hip riverfront cafe are sustainably sourced from the micro coffee plots of nearby hill tribes, while profits are reinvested in the…
Melaka City
The self-proclaimed mantra of this contemporary cafe specialising in global plant-based cuisine is that it won't use MSG, artificial colouring,…
Ubud
Chef Chris Salans oversees this much-lauded top-end restaurant. Fine French fusion cuisine features on a constantly changing seasonal menu that takes its…
Chandigarh
A top spot for kebabs, this roadside joint cooks up lip-smacking tandoori delights, as well as curries featuring fish, chicken and mutton, optionally…
New Delhi
This buzzy Connaught Place joint signifies the Delhi foodie penchant for quirkiness, with all sorts of 'molecular gastronomy' and unusual fusion dishes…
Jaipur
Despite the crusty exterior this tiny shop has a delightfully creamy centre. Pandit gets rave reviews for its conical kulfi (firm-textured ice cream) on a…
Hum Vegetarian Cafe & Restaurant
Ho Chi Minh City
This serene and elegant vegetarian restaurant requires your attention. Everything – from the charming service to the delightful Vietnamese dishes and…
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