South Lombok
Perched on a mountaintop 2km west of town on the road to Mawan, this breezy, Mediterranean-themed lounge-restaurant has spectacular vistas of pristine…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Kuala Lumpur
Dim sum is given a contemporary spin at this fun chain restaurant where you can gorge on steamed buns, egg tarts and other dainty delicacies all day long…
Chinatown & the CBD
Join the crowd at this graffiti-pimped, cocktail-swilling izakaya for produce-driven, finger-licking Japanese sharing plates. Peck your beak at winners…
Tainan
A narrow corner space that whips up a mean donburi (Japanese rice bowl), and other goodies like fried chicken and beer (served in frosty mugs). There are…
Solo
Most notable for the setting in a restored Dutch colonial compound (with some puzzling modern touches such as a ceiling of umbrellas), this enormous…
Shanxi
Head to this long, long street lined with all manner of restaurants and outdoor shāokǎo (barbecue) places. You can get noodles, of course, but also hotpot…
Hong Kong
Missy Ho's was once famed for its indoor swing that was unfurled from the ceiling after dinner service, but health-and-safety complaints eventually forced…
Beijing
Dali Courtyard has been serving the same set menu since 2006, and it still packs out nightly with (almost exclusively) foreign tourists. The secret, aside…
Phnom Penh
A mod Australian cafe that started out with a top breakfast and brunch, Enso now offers a dinner menu too. Brunch options include leek, Gruyère cheese and…
Nagasaki
First things first: the wharf's not part of Dejima; the land didn't even exist during those times. Still, Dejima Wharf is a picturesque harbour-side…
Kyrgyzstan
The grounds are run-down, the music's too lound, and it's too far from the centre – but take a bit of the delicious shashlyk and you'll agree it's worth…
Kuta & Legian
If you haven't tried Masakan Padang food yet, you haven't eaten proper Indonesian. Saleko is a great place to sample this simple, delicious and cheap…
Around Manila
Leslie's is the most famous of several large Filipino inahaw (grill) restaurants along the central ridge where you can sample tawili and bulalo. The…
Kaohsiung
An elegant teahouse that makes refined versions of classics such as braised pork and panfried milkfish. Pore over a book or watch the world go by as you…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Gardens by the Bay's own hawker centre has an enviable location, alongside Marina Bay and far from the roar of city traffic. Especially evocative at night…
Hokkaidō
The city's oldest ramen shop (opened in 1947) serves delicious al dente noodles in a shōyu (soy sauce) seasoned assari (light) broth – classic Asahikawa…
Hat Kata
Spread across two peaceful, intimate pavilions, this atmospheric restaurant overflows with traditional teak wood, weathered Thai antiques, softly tinkling…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
This counter shop sells seriously good pastéis de nata (Portuguese egg tarts) along with savoury snacks like bifanas (seasoned pork sandwiches) – more…
Singapore
Famously, this is Singapore's oldest Peranakan restaurant (established 1953) and the late former–Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's favourite…but even boasts…
Chinatown
Strategically located for a lunch break after visiting Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha), Khun Yah specialises in the full-flavoured curries, relishes, stir…
Kota Kinabalu
The crowded tables and queues of hungry patrons ready to pounce on any vacant seat speak volumes for the popularity of this place after sunset. If you…
Flores
On the main road beneath an unmarked white canvas gazebo, between the tourist office and Cinnamon Guesthouse, is a smiling lady selling traditional sweets…
Ko Lipe
The bar is a long-tail, there are secondhand books for sale and black-and-white local-life photos are plastered across the walls. Pop into this coolly…
Shanghai
This esteemed lǎozihào ('old name') lane-house restaurant has been serving delighted diners since the 1930s. The iPad menu mixes Sichuan and Shanghainese…
Chennai (Madras)
'Double roti' refers to burger buns – the semi-open kitchen at this always-packed, super-casual, industrial-chic cafe plates them up with fun, flair and…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
While we’re naturally sceptical of self-styled ‘celebrity’ chefs, the peroxide-blonde Mr Stroobant has earned his fame. The modern French seasonal menu,…
Kochi (Cochin)
The waterside restaurant at the family-owned Fort House Hotel is a prime choice for a leisurely lunch, fringed by hot-pink bougainvillea and plants…
Singapore
Balestier Rd is famous for bakeries that peddle tau sar piah, a snack-friendly, Hokkien-style pastry filled with salty or sweet bean paste. Loong Fatt is…
Hong Kong
It's kitsch, almost untouched by Instagrammers, and huge breakfasts roll all day and night at this 24-hour faux-1950s American diner, blaring Guns N'…
Hong Kong
This skinny, buzzing outpost of the famed NYC pizzeria puts out charcoal-kissed Neapolitan pizza with a bubbly and flavourful crust that will give your…
Kozhikode (Calicut)
Hidden away in the sea-facing Beach Hotel, Salkaram serves excellent fish and chicken dishes, Malabari cuisine (such as fish coconut curry) and Keralan…
Chinatown & the CBD
Injecting a touch of French flair to the hip Tiong Bahru 'hood, this airy cafe is a popular brunch spot among expat women. The assortment of bakery items,…
Shikoku
This is one of the few remaining cook-it-yourself okonomiyaki (pancake) joints in Kōchi serving cheap and cheerful Japanese pancakes. The 'mix' of ika …
Shandong
On the right as you walk towards the beach, just past Joy Plaza, this unassuming Shaanxi noodles joint is easily the best of the numerous restaurants on…
Bishkek
Despite the large menu of Central Asian and international favourites, there's little reason to stray too far from the namesake plov (pilaf). The smaller…
Rishikesh
Perched above the bridge and looking across the river to Shri Trayanbakshwar temple, this cafe is a sublime spot for a break at any time of the day. While…
Sumatra
A change-up from your typical Indonesia cuisine is this local institution famous for its martabak (fried roti stuffed with egg). Opened by an Indian owner…
Kuala Lumpur
The name of this appealingly designed restaurant, conjoining Malay and Western ingredients, hints at its game plan: offering Malay and Western tapas-sized…
Behind-the-Temple Seafood Congee
Kaohsiung
This wonderful street-corner shop with an iron roof whips up delicious soups and congee with fresh local seafood. The signature seafood congee (招牌海產粥,…
Hong Kong
This two-floor formal restaurant is considered one of Hong Kong's best – as evidenced by the Michelin honour and the praises lavished by local gourmets…
- placement: fullWidth
- path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
- possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
- targeting:
{ "position": "superzone" }
