Chinatown & the CBD
The quintessential Frenchman, baker Gontran Cherrier has everyone at his door, itching for a little French lovin'. At Cherrier's light-filled,…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
This stripped-back canteen space ladles up huge plastic bowlfuls of pho dense with tender beef brisket and ribbons of rice noodles. The dark, deeply…
Chinatown & the CBD
Intimate, buzzing Esquina has tongues wagging with its classic-with-a-twist Spanish morsels. Scan the paper placemat menu for standouts like the palate…
Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Food
Chinatown & the CBD
Excellent food, a very friendly manager and an informal atmosphere make this a fine choice for a no-fuss vegetarian meal in the heart of Chinatown. It…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The only thing missing is a beach at this breezy hipster cantina, complete with Mexican party vibe, pink-neon and playful barkeeps in Cancún-esque shirts…
Hong Kong
When Mrs Pound first opened, it was a stamp shop. Now it's masquerading as a traditional locksmiths; tap a lock near the door and it swings open to reveal…
Hanoi
This slender, crammed hole-in-the-wall place directly east of Hoan Kien Lake has narrow tables and stools where it's all elbows and chatter. The place has…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
One of the few places in Seoul where you can get a square, deep-dish, Detroit-style slice is aptly-named Motor City. The tomato-sauce base is good enough…
Chinatown & the CBD
Lau Pa Sat means 'Old Market' in Hokkien, which is appropriate since the handsome iron structure shipped out from Glasgow in 1894 remains intact. It's a…
Chinatown & the CBD
When food snobs hanker for bak kwa (barbecued preserved pork), they snack at this veteran. Around since 1938, Lim Chee Guan grills like no other, turning…
Chinatown & the CBD
In heritage heavyweight Tiong Bahru, the last thing you'd think you'd find is a sleek yakatori joint serving some of the best Japanese fare in town. The…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
This alleyway cafe-bakery claims to be the originator of a bizarre trend that spread through Seoul circa 2017, namely, modelling your venue on a…
Asakusa & Sumida River
Chef Hosokawa Takashi grinds buckwheat fresh daily for the soba he kneads and cuts by hand. Get them in hot broth (kake-soba) or at room temperature on a…
Chinatown & the CBD
Not just any old nasi lemak joint, here they're nuts about coconuts and only a certain Malaysian West African (MAWA) hybrid will do. Chicken is super…
Ho Chi Minh City
You pass through a motorbike parking lot then negotiate the stairs of a faded HCMC apartment building to reach this wonderful rooftop restaurant. Rogue…
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
Little India & Kampong Glam
Locals have tried to keep this second-generation hawker stall – famous for Teochew-style bak chor mee (minced pork noodles) – secret, but with its shiny…
Harajuku & Aoyama
Gyōza (dumplings) are the only thing on the menu here, but you won’t hear any complaints from the regulars who queue up to get their fix. Have them sui …
Tokyo
Those who subscribe to the Muji lifestyle will be delighted to know that the 'no name brand' experience goes beyond neutral-toned notebooks and linens…
Ho Chi Minh City
Thronging with locals and foreigners, this is one of HCMC's most popular spots, with a large range of the very best street food on offer in stylish…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Proving that Tokyo is only expensive for those who don't know better, this all-night joint serves up bamboo steamers of delicious noodles for just ¥320…
Phuket Town
Right on Phuket Town's Clock Tower Circle, amid wooden tables and red-plastic stools, third-generation Mee Ton Poe has been pulling in Phuketians since…
Phuket Town
Rooted in the island's Chinese heritage, Thai-style dim sum is a busy affair for Phuketians, and Ratcharod is a Phuket Town favourite. Steaming bamboo…
Chinatown & the CBD
What started off as a hole-in-the-wall hot-dog stall in the basement of Tangs department store on Orchard Rd has now morphed into a proper restaurant on…
Chinatown & the CBD
Noodle Man does rice dishes and dumplings here too, but this place is all about the authentic noodles, hand-pulled to perfection (sometimes at your table…
Ho Chi Minh City
This superstylish restaurant-lounge serves a menu of Vietnamese-inspired fusion dishes. It's pricey, but well worth the flutter for the top service and…
Chinatown & the CBD
This sneaky squirrel lurks down a laneway off Amoy St. Find it and your reward is fresh, delicious Japanese in a cool but cosy combo of brickwork,…
Chinatown & the CBD
Hit the spot at this veteran pastry shop, specialising in pastries, tarts and cakes from the southern Chinese province of Guangdong. While locals…
Ginza & Tsukiji
Come sample the delicious tamago-yaki (Japanese rolled-egg omelette) sold at this venerable purveyor conveniently on a stick. They come in a variety of…
Chinatown & the CBD
This place only does one dish – steak and chips – but it does it very well, so if you're pining for a slice of French bistro action, trek up to this…
Kuala Lumpur
Expect to sit cheek-by-jowl on a weekend morning with hungry regulars who are used to eating Ban Lee’s claypot bak kut teh (pork-bone tea soup) for…
Chinatown & the CBD
Armed with trolley-clutching aunties who swoop like fighter jets, classic Red Star is perfect for a Hong Kong–style yum cha. Keep your ears pricked for…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Tokyo's best French bakery (it apparently imports the flour from the motherland) serves up sandwiches and pastries to take away or you can eat them in the…
Chinatown & the CBD
This bustling eatery dishes up filling comfort food to busy city workers craving fresh, nutrient-packed meals. Start your day with oatmeal, acai smoothie…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
It didn't take Itaewon long to get on the food-bowl trend. Step up Root, serving zesty salad and poke bowls with a Korean twist from its sunny 2nd-floor…
Chinatown & the CBD
These golden parcels of curried goodness are a favourite Singaporean snack, and this hawker stall serves some of the best puffs around. Our pick is the…
Chinatown & the CBD
At this cosy, friendly, traditional French restaurant run by a couple of attentive French expats, the escargot (snails) are a speciality, but we like the…
Ho Chi Minh City
Colourful murals and retro socialist posters brighten up this popular bistro with park views. The menu focuses on street-food classics from around Vietnam…
Hat Patong
Refined Thai fare is served with a side order of spectacular views at this elegant institution hanging over the rocky far northern end of Hat Patong…
Ho Chi Minh City
This elegant cafe is set above a high-end clothing store, with decor combining industrial-style seating and vintage photos of old Saigon. The appetising…
Ho Chi Minh City
This bar-resto has cool clientele, playlists of lounge and house music and a fine layout with an elongated bar in the heart of the action. The menu…
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