George Town
Chefs Hong and Yen have charmed Penangites at two previous venues, with their quirky style and delicious Italian food and desserts. Jaloux is their latest…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Siem Reap
This foxy little cafe is incredibly popular with long-term residents in Siem Reap, who swear that the regionally sourced Feel Good coffee is the best in…
Kathmandu
One of the best places for traditional Nepali food is this impressive place at Dwarika’s hotel. The atmosphere is superb and the organic food gets…
Lovina
Right by the beach, this breezy cafe is the best – and most intimate – of the beachside choices. The Indonesian and Western dishes are well presented, as…
Seoul
One of the most photogenic dessert spots in Seoul, Sobok creates desserts based on Korean ingredients. Its menu varies season to season but the year-round…
Phnom Penh
Plenty of places in Cambodia attempt Italian cuisine, but prim and proper Terrazza nails it, offering a fantastic Italian wine list, bulging antipasto…
Surabaya
With simple tiled walls, plastic-coated menus and chipped tables piled with plates of food, it's not the looks that bring crowds of noisy locals to eat at…
Phu Quoc Island
Nab a sea-view table, order a papaya salad, grilled garlic prawns, banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake), cinnamon-infused okra, a delectable Khmer fish curry or…
Yangon
Specialising in tasty galettes and crepes, Ô'Thentic is an affordable and pleasant spot in which to linger in the trendy Yaw Min Gyi district. The menu…
Chiang Mai
Yes, the modern black decor and gigantic, golden candelabra-style chandeliers are interesting, pastas and mains innovative and cocktails addictive – but…
Panaji
Styled on an American diner, this roomy restaurant across from Ourem Creek specialises in burgers such as the SOB or Wolverine, but also excels at hot…
Kathmandu
There's a little bit of everything here, from Nepali choela chicken and tasty Thai curries to fresh salads, homemade bread and wine by the glass. Choose…
Canggu
There's a farm-to-table ethos at this popular restaurant that focuses on steaks, with a supporting cast of seafood, cured meats, cheeses and local produce…
Downtown Kyoto
Roan Kikunoi is a fantastic place to experience the wonders of kaiseki. It's a lovely intimate space located right downtown. The chef takes an…
Luang Prabang
Excellent set menus (including a veggie option) span five top-quality Lao dishes, allowing a single diner to create the subtle palate of flavours that you…
Pushkar
Distinctly a deeper shade of blue in this sky-blue town, Out of the Blue is a reliable restaurant. The menu ranges from noodles and momos (Tibetan…
Bishkek
Long a local favourite for baked goods and sweets, Kulikovski has moved off of the supermarket shelves and into their own cafe space in the city centre…
Labuan Bajo
This inviting spot has something for everyone, including vegans. Staff are trained in the art of sushi, with everything from udon noodles to gyoza made…
Mandalay
Brightly lit, this simple but historic thick-walled colonial-era-merchant's building houses central Mandalay's most popular upmarket curry eatery. There's…
Beijing
A fun-loving, well-heeled CBD hangout, Spanish-run Migas serves sun-drenched fare including grilled octopus and Iberian pork on a fabulous terrace space…
Kathmandu
This classy restaurant is set in a charming former residence of a Rana court musician, with a lovely garden set off by a modern glass pavilion. Food…
Siem Reap
For a slice of local life, head to the Road 60 Night Market located on the side of the road near the main Angkor ticket checkpoint. Stallholders set up…
Siem Reap
This vegan spot serves up raw organically sourced superfood bowls and cleansing juices such as the cashew, date, Himalayan salt, vanilla bean and…
Nagano Region
This cafe is festooned with every kind of wall clock imaginable, and it specialises in variations on the theme of curry; lunch set menus include omu-karē …
Manila
This serious coffee shop doubles as a wholesaler of single-origin beans and La Marzocco equipment. It's in a bright, airy space with a roasting area out…
Thimphu
This branch of Thimphu's famous momo restaurant serves delicious food in a roomy dining room overlooking Thimphu's main junction. It's deservedly popular…
Pattaya
Diners at this partially glassed-in beachfront spot lounge in couches on the candle-lit sand as waiters deliver seafood, pizza and steaks. The quality of…
Izu Peninsula
This roadstop chain restaurant opposite the beach has zero character, but who cares when it's this cheap, tasty and fun? Choose from bargain-priced bites…
Bukhara
Occupying a large property just a short stroll from Lyabi-Hauz, this self-styled chaikhana is actually a full restaurant rather than just a teahouse. Come…
Seminyak
One of Seminyak's most popular restaurants, this stylish warehouse-sized space is split into levels, with photographs hanging from exposed brick walls…
Tashkent
This popular Italian place boasts an open-plan kitchen, friendly staff and a menu covering classic Italian dishes from pasta and salad to lasagne and…
Malaysia
Five-star service complements award-winning food at The Olive. It's eye-wateringly expensive by Malaysian standards, but complaints melt away as readily…
The Gobi
A tiny yet hip pub set down a pedestrian lane, with a nice menu of Mongolian favourites and Korean classics, including kimchi stew. They do some Western…
Banglamphu
One of Khao San’s longest-running Israeli restaurants, Shoshana might resemble your grandparents’ living room right down to the tacky wall art and plastic…
Macau
The cosy mahogany-framed dining room, the meticulously thought-out menu and the friendly chef, António Coelho, all make this the go-to place for…
Sanur
You don't need a menu at this local favourite: all you can order is its legendary barbecued fish (ikan laut goreng), which comes with various sides and…
Colombo
Amid the often rather shabby Mt Lavinia beachfront cafes, this very popular vision in white stands out. Under seven iconic palm trees, a range of comfy…
Yogyakarta
This Dutch-owned cafe is a cool little hang-out, with awesome coffee, cold beers (happy 'hour' is from noon to 7pm) and an interesting menu of vegetarian…
Labuan Bajo
If you have a predilection for local food, seek out this family-run warung with pink and blue walls. There's no English menu, but pictures on posters help…
Siem Reap
One of the best-value Khmer restaurants in the downtown area, Pot & Pan specialises in well-presented, authentic dishes at affordable prices. The menu…
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