Must-see restaurants in Asia

  • Dot's Surf Cafe

    The South

    Tucked away just back from the shore by a little lagoon, this lovely cafe has a cool vibe and serves up meaty burgers, crisp waffles, fine juices and…

  • Seyu

    Lovina

    This authentic Japanese place has a skilled sushi chef and a solid list of fresh nigiri and sashimi choices. The dining room is suitably spare and…

  • Dosa Point

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    This wildly popular dosa joint is so popular that people munch them on the street outside when the cramped interior is full. Try a rava onion dosa or ghee…

  • Casa Amihan

    Bohol

    This hotel restaurant offers accomplished cooking right by the waves, with grilled fish, salads and Filipino dishes presented beautifully on giant white…

  • Janome-sushi Honten

    Kanazawa

    Kanazawa institution Janome-sushi Honten has been known for sashimi and Kaga cuisine since 1931. Dinner omakase (chef's choice) menus start at ¥3000.

  • Burma Burma

    Delhi

    This beautiful restaurant-cum-teahouse specialises in fine teas and serves contemporary cuisine from Myanmar, Thailand, China and India's Northeastern…

  • Hotel Rolex

    Jaffna

    In the heart of the bustling centre, this local eatery is always busy and has friendly management, a good range of food options and ‘nuts ice cream’.

  • Khan Saheb

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Famous for its terrific rolls (wholewheat chapatis), filled with anything from charcoal-grilled meats and tandoori prawns to paneer and sweetcorn tikka.

  • Beach Street Bakery

    George Town

    This delectable bakery at China House serves an eye-popping range of sweet, indulgent, three-inch thick cakes.

  • Qaswa Hills

    Karnataka

    This basement hotel restaurant buzzes day and night with contented diners. It's renowned for its meat dishes; try a chicken or mutton biryani.

  • Khovd Nomin

    Western Mongolia

    A massive selection of food and drinks (including decent imported wine and spirits), plus everything from Chinggis Khaan carpets to tents.

  • Arya Ayurvedic Panchakarma Centre

    Gokarna

    Modish beachfront restaurant that boasts an open kitchen and a fine menu of vegetarian dishes freshly prepared using ayurvedic principles.

  • Grilled-Snack Stalls

    Yangon

    A huge array of meat, fish and veggies is lined up on skewers awaiting your grill orders at a number of lively places along 19th St.

  • Lucky Full City Seafood Dim Sum

    Xiamen

    Authentic and MSG-free dim sum is served in this ever-popular restaurant. Expect to wait at least 30 minutes to get a table.

  • Moonlight

    Hampi

    A family-owned place right behind Virupaksha Temple that serves good breakfasts, pancakes, curries and espresso coffee.

  • Ajmeer Hotel

    Trincomalee

    Excellent rice and curry. The refills seem to never end, portions are enormous and the vibe is friendly.

  • Cargills Food City

    Jaffna

    Modern supermarket for international and local foods. The best choice for stocking up in the region.

  • Sura

    Dhaka

    An expensive, but authentic and well-regarded Korean restaurant, which also branches out into sushi.

  • Sri Geetha Bhavan

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Good South Indian meals in pleasant AC surroundings. Follow the Supreme Hotels sign.

  • Truffle pasta at Out, Harajuku & Aoyama.

    Out

    Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa

    Out serves only one dish – tagliolini al tartufo (egg noodles with truffles) – take it or leave it (we'll take it). The noodles are made from scratch in…

  • Keelung Miaokou night market

    Miaokou Night Market

    Northern Taiwan

    One of the most famous night markets in Taiwan, Miaokou's moreish mouthfuls are the main reason to find yourself in the rainy port city of Keelung, unless…

  • The entrance to the steakhouse at Satou, West Tokyo.

    Steak House Satou

    Tokyo

    This is a classic Japanese-style steak house, where the meat is cooked at the counter on a teppan (iron hotplate), diced, then paired with rice, miso soup…

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    Bad Farmers

    Gangnam & Southern Seoul

    One of the first in Seoul to catch on to the healthy-food trend, Bad Farmers is the place for your daily dose of green eats. Recognisable for its bright…

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    Momma Kong's

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Small, funky Momma Kong's is run by two young brothers and a cousin obsessed with crab. While the compact menu features numerous finger-licking, MSG-free…

  • Fat Prince

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Slip into this dimly lit shophouse and be seduced by its golden glinting opulence. Book ahead and smugly sink into your velvet seat, and start your meal…

  • Ding Dong

    Chinatown & the CBD

    From the kitschy vintage posters to the meticulous cocktails to the wow-oh-wow modern takes on Southeast Asian flavours, it's all about attention to…

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    Brooklyn the Burger Joint

    Gangnam & Southern Seoul

    Open all day, everyday, this diner-like burger joint takes its interior-design cues from 1950s America, soundtracked by the likes of 2010s Wu-Tang Clan…

  • Secret House

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Secret House offers a stylish take on home-style Vietnamese cooking close to Ben Thanh Market. The main dining room features mud-and-straw walls and…

  • Ramen Yokocho lined with tiny restaurants serving ramen noodle soup.

    Ganso Ramen Yokochō

    Sapporo

    This famous alleyway in the Susukino entertainment district is crammed with ramen shops, including branches of several venerable Hokkaidō shops. It's been…

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    Sarnies

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Luscious, epic sarnies (Australian slang for sandwiches) bust the jaws of suits and hipsters at this new-school Aussie cafe. Farm-to-table produce shows…

  • Latteria Mozzarella Bar

    Latteria Mozzarella Bar

    Chinatown & the CBD

    While we adore the leafy al fresco deck, the draw is the silky, straight-from-Italy mozzarella, showcased in starter-sized specialità (specialties) like…

  • Woman serving dim sum at Maxim's Palace City Hall Restaurant.

    City Hall Maxim’s Palace

    Hong Kong

    This 'palace' offers the quintessential Hong Kong dim sum experience. It's cheerful, it's noisy and it takes place in a huge kitschy hall with dragon…

  • Raya

    Phuket Town

    Unrenovated, unpretentious and unbelievably good, charming Raya has been serving southern Thai fare for around 20 years. This two-storey Sino-Portuguese…

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    Box n Sticks

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Straight from the backstreets of Tokyo, this home-style Japanese tavern is often overflowing with patrons devouring straight-off-the-grill kushiyaki …

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    Ya Kun Kaya Toast

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Though it's now part of a chain, this airy, retro coffeeshop is an institution, and the best way to start the day the Singaporean way. The speciality is…

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    Blue Ginger

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Elegant Blue Ginger is one of the few places in Singapore showcasing the spicy, sour flavours of Peranakan food; a unique fusion of Chinese and Malay…

  • Lucha Loco, garden

    Lucha Loco

    Chinatown & the CBD

    On pumping Duxton Hill, Lucha Loco keeps the crowds purring with its flirtatious barkeeps, effortlessly cool vibe and finger-licking Mexican street food…

  • Food vendors at street food collective Commune 2nd, Harajuku & Aoyama.

    Commune

    Harajuku & Aoyama

    Commune is a food and event space, with a daily farmers market plus vendors selling fresh bread, curry, cold-pressed juice and herbal teas to eat and…

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    Cumi Bali

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Authentic Indonesian cuisine served in unpretentious surroundings. Cumi Bali is named after its speciality squid dish, and it's as melt in your mouth as…

  • Jilhal Bros, combo meals

    Jilhal Bros

    Gangnam & Southern Seoul

    Nestled in K-Pop paradise (between entertainment companies JYP and SMTown), Jilhal Bros has managed to capture the hearts of sunglasses-adorned…

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