Mumbai (Bombay)
Perfectly executed cakes, tarts and brownies go well with the coffee at this staple Mumbai patisserie. The pastries change regularly; if you’re lucky, you…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Yangon
Occupying the old ferry terminal, this pleasant Chinese restaurant is one the best places in town to soak up a river view (not that it has much…
Penang
Back in the 1940s, the bungalow that this beachside restaurant partly occupies was the hub of the Lone Pine Hotel, one of Batu Ferringhi's most historic…
Medan
At this colonial-era relic, perfect for nostalgia buffs, only the prices have changed. Medan's oldest restaurant dates to 1934 and is great for a taste of…
Manali
Tibetan lutes and ornate Chinese lanterns give panel-walled Chopsticks an attractively distinctive if slightly dated feel. It's handily located just…
Phuket
A striking minimalist-white creation with floor-to-ceiling windows and a leafy outlook, this contemporary family-run cafe is a welcome surprise close to…
Inner Mongolia
Rubles packs punters in for deliciously rustic fare such as syrniki (西米丹奶酪饼, xī mǐ dān nǎilào bǐng), traditional Russian pancakes filled with oozing…
Ko Samui
This delicious halal joint has a varied and diverse Thai menu, offering fresh seafood bought in the local market at Ban Hua Thanon. The owner is from one…
Shanghai
For a healthy recharge, Sproutworks offers a natural and earthy focus on fresh, wholesome food, in a clean-cut (but rather square) setting. Cleanse your…
Tianjin
Despite the name, this cosy, atmospheric place is actually a Thai restaurant with a wide range of flavourful dishes from the land of smiles. It does,…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This popular address has two restaurants in one location, with a single kitchen turning out good (if not really gourmet) Chinese food. The upstairs…
Singapore
Yellow plastic chairs, easy-wipe tables and staff shouting out orders: down-to-earth Long Phung serves up some of Singapore's best Vietnamese food. The…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Welcome to the tea party! A new addition to busy Veer Nariman Rd, Tasse De Thé was inspired by the extravagance of Versailles Palace. Think arches,…
Singapore
Channelling 1972 with its Laminex countertop and wood-panelled walls, this tiny, cash-only sushi bar feels like a scrumptious local secret. Nab a spot at…
Singapore
A nostalgia trip for many older Singaporeans, old-style bakeries such as Chin Mee Chin are a dying breed, with their geometric floors, wooden chairs and…
Kii Peninsula
In the warren of tiny restaurants called Ajikoji ('Flavour Alley') near Kii-Tanabe Station and the tourist-information center, this boisterous, family-run…
Jeollabuk-do
This folksy restaurant is a popular resting place for hungry hikers who have finished their Daedun-san descent. Replenish lost fluids with a bottle of…
Singapore
Start the day the old-school way at this veteran coffee joint, pimped with endearingly lame laminated jokes. Order a strong kopi (coffee), a serve of kaya…
Sumba
This cool, bamboo restaurant serves up wood-fired pizzas, pasta and burgers alongside the usual Indo suspects.
Hong Kong
Run by British celebrity chef Jason Atherton, trendy Aberdeen St Social is really two restaurants in one. Downstairs is an all-day cafe where hip Sheung…
Xinjiang
This unassuming place at the end of a long strip of restaurants on Aqiale Donglu is generally held by locals to be the best in town. Choose between a…
Pushkar
This chilled rooftop restaurant is a great place to head to even if you didn’t score a room in the popular hotel. The pizza and the Indian seasonal…
Macau
‘The Snackery’ is an amicable place with myriad Portuguese choices. Between hanging plastic grapes and old-fashioned Chinese floor tiles, customers dine…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
Literally ‘Memory Lane’ (and less politely known as Shonben-yokochō, or ‘Piss Alley’), Omoide-yokochō started as a postwar black market and somehow…
Almaty
This exotically decorated, Central Asian–themed restaurant is a place to come for quality regional cooking. Old favourites such as manty, laghman,…
Ho Chi Minh City
Shared tables and a sunny whitewashed interior combine with excellent Mediterranean cuisine at this District 2 favourite. Spanish, Moroccan, Greek and…
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Right beside Trivandrum's main bus stand, this branch of the famous Indian Coffee House serves its strong coffee and wallet-friendly snacks (biryanis,…
Taichung
Qinyuan Chun offers hearty, old-fashioned Shanghainese cooking. The restaurant opened in 1949, the year Chiang Kai-shek and his forces fled to Taiwan, and…
Jeju-do
This one-woman bistro has fuss-free single dishes – perfect after climbing nearby Seongsan Ilchulbong. Each bowl of jjamppong (spicy seafood ramyeon)…
Yogyakarta
Traditional Javanese dishes including eyem penggeng (chicken simmered in spiced coconut cream) are served in this tasteful interior space with wood…
Kuching
Sells over 40 varieties of kek lapis – a colourful layered cake made with wheat flour, egg, prodigious quantities of butter or margarine, and flavourings…
Kuala Lumpur
Neapolitan-style thick-crust sourdough bases topped with San Marzano tomato sauce and Italian mozzarella di bufala (buffalo-milk mozzarella) are the…
Beppu
This charming, historic bakery has been in business since 1916, and people still happily queue for its ever-changing selection of oven-fresh breads and…
Fukuoka
Fish Man's post-industrial vibe features lacquered plywood and big windows, which show off the unconventional presentations of seafood fresh from the…
Chiang Mai
You may not remember SS1254372 Cafe’s name but you will remember its quirky setting, inventive decor and meals bursting with colour. Best for breakfast…
Xi'an
Right on Beiyuanmen in the heart of the Muslim Quarter, this smart establishment serves classic Muslim dishes such as ròujiāmó (¥15), lamb kebabs (¥10…
The Southern Islands
Right on the pier, this is the best place to eat in the village both for the food and the breezy ambience. English is a challenge so you'll have to be…
Ko Samui
Grab a free beach towel and crash out on a sun lounger after a full meal at breezy Baobab, or have a massage next door. You'll need two hands to turn over…
Chinatown & the CBD
Opened since 1955, this legendary satay stall cooks over red hot coals, giving the meat a wonderful smoky flavour. These sticks of juicy meat served with…
Beijing
Come to this brightly lit Sanlitun eatery – from the team behind TRB – for wallet-friendly modern European dining that doesn't compromise on food quality…
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