Kuala Lumpur
Its tag line is 'baba can cook', the baba being genial Uncle John who is often found greeting guests at this atmospheric and justly popular restaurant…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Baguio
Baguio's best Japanese restaurant feels like a cosy living room, with its handful of tables close together between wood-panelled walls decorated with…
Ko Samui
Magically set in front of a photogenic rice field with green hills in the distance, fantastic Farmer's – within the resort of the same name – is a choice…
Banglamphu
This popular place does gŏo·ay jáp yoo·an, identified on the menu as 'Vietnamese noodle'. Introduced to northeastern Thailand via Vietnamese immigrants,…
Hokkaidō
This is a fun place to gather in the evening: a collection of 25 food vendors in an old-style marketplace, with outdoor seats (when it's not freezing)…
Downtown Kyoto
Located diagonally across from Nakagyō post office, this is a favourite of Kyoto vegetarians, serving à la carte and daily sets with dishes such as deep…
Sigiriya
A young backpacker crowd frequent this chilled creek-side hang-out. It's as much a drinking place as a restaurant, but the food is good value, from…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
A series of food stalls selling a unique combination of creole cuisine is interspersed by a few somewhat-dodgy bar-restaurants, whose fairy lights add…
Macau
Peak-time queues even before its Michelin recommendation are a clue that this long-standing noodle joint has a loyal following. The chewy hand-made egg…
Yangon
Occupying a corner of the Red Cross Building, this restaurant and bar ooze urban sophistication with nods to its dockside location in the artwork. The…
Cebu City
Patrons flock to this fantastic food park in Cebu IT Park to gnaw on a dizzying array of Filipino and Southeast Asian specialties to the sound of live…
Beijing
Staff dressed as Qing dynasty nobles preside over this charming garden restaurant, serving 'official cuisine' – in other words, the emperor's leftovers…
Melaka City
One of Melaka's great bargains, this well-loved banana-leaf restaurant has helpful and efficient staff. Generous servings of aromatic chicken biryani are…
Srinagar
This upstairs restaurant is a great place to try a full spread of Kashmiri cuisine, though good Indian veg dishes are also served. A special room with…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Long on wall-to-ceiling windows and neighbourhood charm, this Ranwar village organic cafe dishes up an enticing Mediterranean/Indian melange of sandwiches…
Phuket Town
Beautifully home-cooked wok-fried mushrooms, coconut-laced vegetable curry, crab-meat curry and spicy roast-coconut salads accompany signature plates of…
Chinatown & the CBD
Allow the heavenly scent of butter to lure you into this sophisticated, light-filled bakery, its glass box counter neatly lined with just-the-right-size…
Bicol
Open-air Kim's is a classic Filipino garden restaurant where big plates of crispy pata (pork knuckle) are shared among friends, along with bulalo (a rich…
Kochi (Cochin)
A beautiful duo of Dutch-style dockside godowns (warehouses) reimagined into a laid-back outdoor cafe and art space with bench-style tables along a…
Phuket Town
Phuketians, expats and tourists alike pack into this popular cafe-style parlour on Phuket Town's most photogenic street for gourmet ice cream, sorbets and…
Hanoi
With a cinnabar interior, this buzzing spot delivers a measure of elegance on top of its warm and welcoming service. The North Indian menu is a…
Ulaanbaatar
One of UB's best places to sample a feast of classic Mongolian dishes; try the khorkhog (lamb cooked on hot stone), khuushuur (meat pastries), buuz …
Varkala
With giant dreamcatchers and tiered candlelit tables strewn with flower petals, Darjeeling is always packed with travellers. Snappy, cheerful service…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
What happens when a former Ginza sushi chef turns his attention to – of all things – hamburgers? You get fish burgers and anago (seafaring eel) hot dogs…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This central business district eatery has long been a favourite with journalists and bureaucrats, who congregate here at mealtimes to tuck away hearty…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Hidden in plain sight across from Wat Phra Kaew is this decades-old shophouse restaurant. The menu spans Western/Chinese dishes (eg stewed tongue) and…
Yogyakarta
Foodies seeking out Yogya's most prized dish, gudeg – a slow-cooked, caramelised jackfruit curry – won't want to miss out on this much-celebrated…
Phuket
Some of Kamala's most popular breakfasts are rustled up at this down-to-earth, expat-loved cafe-bakery by the highway, where check-cloth tables offset…
Kuching
This popular nocturnal eatery specialises in lok lok (skewers, eg of fish, prawn, cuttlefish or bean curd; RM2.50 to RM3) that are boiled or deep-fried…
Pokhara
After a welcoming drink of bonicha (tea), Natssul serves up lip-smacking Korean barbecue, kimchi, and plenty of pork and chicken dishes. Try the…
Arunachal Pradesh
Nepali-run Sela is the valley's best standalone restaurant, with satisfying fried rice, momos (Tibetan dumplings), thukpa (noodle soup), chow mein,…
Hanoi
This no-fuss restaurant’s name refers to the ‘fat’ (beo) owner Hai who serves delicious hot bowls of bun rieu (crab noodle soup). Choose your protein –…
Kuantan
Located in Parkson Kuantan City Mall, this restaurant has all manner of tasty Korean goodies, from mandu (dumplings) to bibimbap (rice bowls), jajanmyeon …
Shanghai
One of the main expat hangouts in Xujiahui, Blue Frog has been in Shanghai for more than 16 years (making it practically ancient). The reason it's still…
Phuket
One of Cherngtalay's swishest spots, with a dressed-up, dimly lit, old-school atmosphere, the Supper Club is all about sipping signature cocktails to a…
Ulaanbaatar
Treat your taste buds to some gourmet Indian cuisine prepared by chefs from Uttarakhand. Try the delicious saag gosht (beef in spinach sauce) or murg…
Hong Kong
Taking its cue from the traditional Hong Kong cha chaan tang (tea restaurants), this cafe with minimalist white seating and red neon signs offers a…
Singapore
You can buy durians from markets and street stalls around Singapore, but if you're looking for somewhere to eat the thing, too, head here. The sellers…
Kochi (Cochin)
Gloriously fresh seafood is the thing at this smart, locally popular restaurant with turquoise table runners and touches of greenery. Fish is served in…
Shanghai
Lynn offers consistently good, cleverly presented dishes in plush but unfussy surroundings, with polished dark wood furniture and white tablecloths. There…
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