Udaipur
Behind elaborate carved doors and through an overgrown garden is a two-story pavilion that houses this atmospheric restaurant. The space opens out onto…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Ueno & Yanesen
Part of the gallery and event space Hagiso, run by students from Tokyo University of the Arts (Geidai), this is a good all-rounder for meals, drinks and…
Shandong
Set back from the promenade, but still with a view of the sea, this place comes alive in the evening when the barbecue is wheeled out, and punters sit in…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Probably Mumbai's most affordable authentic Japanese, this bamboo-laden 6th-floor restaurant feels far away from India. Good sushi, hot pots and ramen…
Dharamsala
The Norbulinka's magical Hummingbird Cafe has a certain Tibetan elegance and outdoor tables that spill into the idyllic, tree-shaded rock garden.
Southern Higashiyama
This Gion institution is one of Kyoto’s oldest and best-known okashi-ya (sweet shops). It sells a variety of traditional sweets and has a lovely tearoom…
Hong Kong
With four branches across Hong Kong, Yum Cha is one of Hong Kong’s most loved modern dim sum chains. Why? Mainly thanks to the super Instagrammable (and…
Chiang Mai
Get ready to feel the heat at Somtum Der, a fun and friendly eatery serving authentic Isan dishes including several kinds of sôm·đam (spicy green papaya…
Mumbai (Bombay)
This clean and wonderful cheapie near Khotachiwadi is an excellent spot for snacks any time of day, but it all goes down especially well at breakfast…
Lucknow
This highly recommended hole-in-the-wall doesn't look like much, but the daily-changing kebabs (galawat etc) at this locals' haunt are grilled to smoky,…
Taichung
The owner of Miyahara has transformed an old bank (1966) into a trendy three-storey cafe and restaurant. The old vault doors and standing-height counter…
Danuphyu Daw Saw Yee Myanmar Restaurant
Yangon
A long-running and consistent choice for decent Burmese food downtown. It's a little more expensive than similar places, but the various curries are tasty…
Danang
This highly affordable and affable modern vegetarian choice enjoys a central location in the buzzing Danang downtown, with a tasty menu of classic fare…
Varanasi
This casual courtyard restaurant near Tulsi Ghat is an offshoot of Brown Bread Bakery, featuring excellent vegan dishes, including a full page of salads…
Cebu City
Something of a local institution, Golden Cowie serves authentic Filipino flavours at pretty modest prices. It has mouthwatering fish and seafood – try the…
Tokyo
This is Kōenji's signature nomiyagai (eating and drinking strip), a collection of shabby (and cheap!) yakitori (chicken, and other meats or vegetables,…
Kerala
This lovely, spotlessly kept 1st-floor dining room with slatted blinds is a swankier version of Kerala's typical set-meals restaurants. The South Indian…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
If you need a hug, this cult-status eatery delivers with its bak kut teh. Literally 'meat bone tea', it's a soothing concoction of fleshy pork ribs…
Malaysia
A block southeast of stalwart Auntie Kopitiam is younger, fresher Auntie Foo, which attracts a mixed crowd of locals and tourists…mainly for the coconut…
Manali
This loungey restaurant-cafe with a mellow, jazzy soundtrack is good for hearty breakfasts, strong coffee and international dishes, from eggs Florentine…
Ko Tao
One of the most pleasant settings in town, the food here is equally special. The signature dish is hor mok maprao on (chicken, shrimp and fish curry…
Dali
This charmingly authentic Bai restaurant is composed of three grey-brick courtyards each containing small seating nooks where you can feast on traditional…
Min Lan Rakhine Monte & Fresh Seafood
Yangon
Spice-lovers should head directly to this boisterous Rakhine-themed grilled-seafood hall, popular with local families on a night out. The eponymous monte …
Bishkek
Fans of Chinese-style hand-pulled noodles should head to this authentic cafe in the Vostok 5 neighbourhood, east of Bishkek's centre. Generous portions of…
Mongolia
MS is a nice place to eat and will occasionally prepare khorkhog (a mutton dish cooked using hot stones) and authentic Mongolian barbecue for guests and…
Yangshuo
This small and simple Shanxi eatery specialises in the addictive ròujiāmó (肉夹馍; flat-bread buns filled with beef or pork and peppers) and biángbiángmiàn …
Hat Kata
There's no better Phuket view than the one you'll glimpse from Sabai Corner's wide deck: all the way to Karon in one direction and an endless horizon of…
Beijing
Fun for the kids – but also tasty enough for parents – this excellent dumpling restaurant dazzles diners with a huge selection of multicoloured jiǎozi (饺子…
Phuket
This rustic fish-farm-turned-restaurant sits on a floating pier amid mangroves, reached via a wooden boardwalk from Bang Rong pier. Your catch – red and…
Kansai
Here you can sample nyūmen (にぅめん), a Miwa speciality of sōmen (very thin wheat noodles) in hot broth. It's served topped with mitsuba (Japanese wild…
Mcleod Ganj
One of McLeod's undisputed traveller hubs, with its shelves of books and very extensive rear terrace, well-run Nick’s goes well beyond Italian (though the…
Singapore
There's a hidden treasure to be found in this small, neighbourhood kopitiam (coffeeshop), small, crispy, can't-stop-at-one coin prata (mini fried…
Shanxi
With a cake shop on the ground floor, head up to the bustling 2nd floor of this restaurant for Shanxi’s famous vinegar/noodle combo. If you're bewildered…
Northern Taiwan
English-speaking owner Pinyu presides over this cute cafe-restaurant with furniture hewn together by a local artist and funky hanging bottle lighting…
Udaipur
Local millet is used where possible instead of wheat and rice at this environmentally aware, slow-food restaurant. There are vegan options, gluten-free…
Beijing
A great-value choice for Beijing’s trinity of trad meats: Peking duck, roast mutton and donkey. The ducks (¥168) are cooked in hung ovens and carved…
Nanjing
This boisterous, two-level Xinjiang restaurant has a sizeable lamb-packed menu that runs that gamut from kebabs (¥5 each) and fried-bread-and-lamb (¥48)…
Sapporo
These are the crab guys! The frigid seas surrounding Hokkaidō are bountiful and yield some of the tastiest crustaceans around. Try the kani-suki (¥4600…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This no-frills corner nasi padang (rice with curries) stall is the stuff of legend. Top choices include the delicate rendang beef, ayam bakar (grilled…
Yangon
Ye Htut Win (aka Sharky) worked in catering for 20 years in Switzerland before returning to Yangon with the dream of making cheese and other quality eats…
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