Must-see restaurants in Asia

  • Coffee Home

    New Delhi

    Shaded under the wide reaches of an old banyan tree, the garden courtyard at Coffee Home is always busy with office workers lingering over chai and…

  • Nappa 78 Cafe

    Nagano Region

    This extremely cute little cafe is up at the top of town where the locals boil eggs in the onsen water. Set-menu lunches (¥780) and light meals are the go…

  • Sunshine Village

    Panglao Island

    This large resort has an unexpectedly good restaurant, with tables overlooking the pool. The German owner is a chef, and it's perfect for hearty Western…

  • Burger's King

    Colombo

    Don't for one second confuse this Sale Island institution with the worldwide chain with the copycat name. The smiling dudes behind the big windows here…

  • Fava

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Dine alfresco on Fava’s canopy-covered decking, feasting on large plates of delectable dishes like Middle Eastern meze, minced-lamb kebabs or black-sesame…

  • Parklane Hotel

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    Mysuru’s most social restaurant, with outdoor tables moodily lit by countless lanterns. There's often live traditional music, too. The menu offers…

  • Lady Baga

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Hot out of the oven, Lady Baga brings its seafood specialities, Goan delicacies and chilled-out vibe to Bengaluru. The food is divine (try the mud crab in…

  • Haritam

    Karnataka

    Excellent South and North Indian dishes are on offer here at very fair rates; try a paneer kadai (cottage cheese cooked in thick tomato gravy). The…

  • Samosa Party

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This inexpensive samosa hotspot is perfect for a quick bite on the southwestern side of the Indiranagar area. There's a wide range of trad (and twisted)…

  • Vien Duong

    Cat Ba Island

    Justifiably one of the most popular of the seafood spots lining Ð Nui Ngoc, and often heaving with Vietnamese tourists diving into local crab, squid and…

  • Banllé Vegetarian Restaurant

    Siem Reap

    Set in a traditional wooden house with its own organic vegetable garden, this is a great place for a healthy bite. The menu offers a blend of…

  • Sodabottleopenerwala

    Delhi

    The name is like a typical trade-based Parsi surname, the place emulates the Iranian cafes of Mumbai, and the food is authentic Persian, including…

  • Indian Summer

    Nuwara Eliya

    The sign says 'fusion cuisine' but this smart restaurant with lake views is best for authentic North Indian curries. Prices are quite high, but service is…

  • Siripala Place Surf Cafe

    Arugam Bay

    This cafe is next to the spot where the fish are first hauled out of nets or off boats and loaded onto buffalo-drawn carts. But some stay right here, so…

  • Byrdhouse Beach Club

    Sanur

    With sun lounges, a swimming pool, a restaurant, bar and table tennis on-site, you could happily spend an entire day here by the beach. Check the club's…

  • Amazing Traditional Foods

    Myanmar (Burma)

    Located on the main road in Than Daung Gyi, this very welcoming place serves tasty traditional fare. There's no menu, but the chef whips up satisfying…

  • Le Cafe Francais Bakery & Boutique

    Unawatuna

    A lovely, civilised little French-owned cafe where you can savour wonderful croissants, cakes and sandwiches, while sipping a latte or cup of tea from a…

  • Stuzzico

    Tashkent

    Perhaps the best pizza in town, with fresh ingredients, fresh basil and crispy crusts, and big enough for two. Also good coffee, salads and cakes and a…

  • Mumbo Jumbo

    The South

    A fine new beachfront place run by a young team who know their way around a menu. It's perhaps a tad pricey, but the seafood is excellent: try the crab…

  • Coreanos Kitchen

    Itaewon & Yongsan-gu

    Lively KoMex restaurant specialising in 'skizzles' (essentially fusion fajitas) served on tabletop skillets in epic sharing portions. Tacos come in pairs;…

  • Marina

    Yangon

    Many people tip this place as Yangon's best Indian restaurant – and we are not about to disagree. The food, which covers both northern and southern Indian…

  • Warung Lalapan Asikin

    Senggigi

    Fresh, spicy and authentic Indonesian food is cooked up on demand at this small stall under a tree. The spicy chicken dishes are much loved by…

  • First Alleyway

    Gwangju

    Longtime expat Tim Whitman leads the kitchen here, turning out burgers, pizzas and – as befitting a Canadian – poutine. There's Sunday brunch, too. First…

  • Gallo Nero

    Pulau Langkawi

    A cheesy cartoon logo and Disney wall art contrast with the serious Italian food at this local staple. Come for handsome and hearty dishes, many using…

  • Church Street Social

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This warehouse-style bar-resto, drawing a cool urban crowd, serves cocktails in beakers and offers napkins toilet-paper style (on a roll). The menu takes…

  • Il Forno

    Siem Reap

    Aficionados of fine Italian cuisine will be delighted to know that there is, as the name suggests, a full-blown brick oven in this cosy little trattoria…

  • Baruun Bus

    The Gobi

    This cavernous market, fragmented into stalls, offers the best produce selection in town, which makes it a good place to stock up on self-catering…

  • Hai Boey Seafood

    Penang

    Right on the beach at Teluk Kumbar, this is one of Penang's most famous destinations for seafood. Choose what you'd like to eat from the tanks at the…

  • Surf N Sun

    Arugam Bay

    Relax amid lush gardens on the broad outdoor deck lounge, with low-slung cushions, throw pillows, and candles and lanterns. Good food, too, including…

  • Kayu Cafe

    Gili Trawangan

    Kayu has a lovely array of healthy baked goods, salads, sandwiches, rice bowls and the island's best juices. Savour it in air-con comfort or across the…

  • Mandalica Empire

    Pulau Perhentian

    Halim and Aida run a casual cafe (with some very basic tent and hut accommodation) right on the beach. There are fresh juices, including a legendary mango…

  • Nasi Bali Men Weti

    Sanur

    This simple stall prepares excellent nasi campur, the classic Balinese lunch plate of mixed dishes. Everything is very fresh and prepared while you wait…

  • Green Grass

    Jaffna

    The restaurant at this hotel, with tables under a mango tree and around the pool, is a good spot for a meal, and also for an evening beer. Try the Tamil,…

  • Warung Bu Mi

    Canggu

    Classic Balinese warung-style food. Choose your style of rice (we like the local fave: nutty red) and then go down the line picking from various dishes…

  • Chanrey Tree

    Siem Reap

    Chanrey Tree is all about contemporary Khmer cuisine, combining a stylish setting with expressive presentation, while retaining the essentials of…

  • Kafe Kheng Pin

    George Town

    The must-eats at this old-school restaurant-style hawker joint include legendary lor bak (deep-fried meat rolls dipped in sauce), rice porridges and an…

  • Khunthai

    Penang

    A blissful beachside setting, intimate atmosphere and daytime dining gives Khunthai the edge over the neighbouring seafood restaurants at Teluk Kumbar…

  • Sari Bundo

    Sanur

    This spotless Padang-style shopfront is one of several at the south end of Sanur. Choose from an array of fresh and very spicy food. The curry chicken is…

  • Pan Tao

    Dhaka

    Pan Tau has established itself as a trusted place for great Thai curries, a refined atmosphere and excellent service, all washed down with one of their…

  • Armand’s The Bistro

    Phnom Penh

    The best steaks in town are served in Cognac flambé-style by the eponymous owner of this French bistro. The meat is simply superb, but every item on the…

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