Mandalay
An all-vegetarian menu fits the owners' stated principle: ‘Be kind to animals by not eating them’. The food largely references Sri Lanka, India and…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Singapore
One of Singapore's most popular and tranquil brunch spots, Riders Cafe's black and white digs overlook the Bukit Timah Saddle Club. Tuck into scrumptious…
Phuket
Perched on the cliffs at the northern end of the beach, Pullman, Nai Thon's glitziest resort, offers sophisticated Thai-international food in a swish…
Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri
The secluded garden here offers merciful relief from the thunderous Hill Cart Rd chaos. The extensive menu ranges from fine curries and naan (tandoor…
Kuching
A one-stop blend of cool neighbourhood cafe, cooking-class venue and hip art space, Indah is one of Kuching's best cafes. Menu highlights include tasty…
Patan
A tour-group favourite at the north end of Durbar Sq. The airy rooftop tables are covered by red-and-white sun umbrellas and the menu runs from Chinese…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
French chef Daniel Boulud's Singaporean outpost is the best of the celebrity chef restaurants in the Marina Bay Sands complex, simply because service is…
Bishkek
You don't need to dig too far into the menu of Kyrgyz and Russian dishes – Fakir is known for laghman, and for good reason. Wander over for a look in at…
Downtown Kyoto
This giant four-storey dining hall is part of Kansai’s biggest sushi chain. The ground floor is the sushi area, with a long sushi counter and plenty of…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Chef Ryu Tae-hwan brings French, Japanese and Korean dishes to fine dining at Ryunique. Often described as avant-garde and adventurous, the courses at…
Sarawak
This restaurant below the Sibu Heritage Centre dishes up authentic North Indian curries and tandoori-cooked breads and meats. This is a different cuisine…
Tokyo
Tokyo has taken to organic cafe Rose Bakery's no-fuss style of dining. Vegetarians and those with a love for British cakes and baked goods are well served…
Northern Laos
Located opposite the Mekong Riverside Lodge, this place serves some of the best Indian food you'll find in northern Laos. You can expect all the usual…
Medan
With its polished concrete floors, low-hanging light bulbs and vertical garden, this is one of Medan's more stylish hang-outs. It does the likes of white…
Kuala Lumpur
There's no shortage of restaurants in Bukit Bintang serving Middle Eastern food, but few are as consistently good as Al-Amar. Choose from a tasty range of…
Melaka City
Scarlet tikka chickens rotate hypnotically on skewers, luring diners to this frills-free Pakistani restaurant. With aromatic vegetarian dishes, seafood…
Asakusa & Sumida River
The old Ryōgoku Station has been transformed into this touristy, sumo-themed food hall with souvenir shops and 11 different restaurants on two floors. In…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
In the sandy fairy-lit garden at Raheem Residency, this enjoyable drink-and-dine spot is more casual and budget conscious than the hotel’s main restaurant…
Kathmandu
This simple local hole-in-the-wall restaurant is a refreshing antidote to Thamel’s gentrifying eating scene and rising rates. The vegetarian-only food is…
Baguio
The casual Session Rd branch of a venerable Baguio institution provides a belt-loosening course in Filipino classics. Choose from beef kare-kare (meat…
Nong Khai
Docked down below Mut Mee Garden Guesthouse, this floating restaurant specialises in Thai and Isan fish dishes, and though the prices are a bit high, the…
Kathmandu
This bustling local sweets house is the place to reacquaint yourself with South Indian vegetarian snacks such as dosas, idly (pounded rice cakes) and…
Fuzhou
The antiquated spelling of Fuzhou hints at the old-world chic that's obvious as soon as you plonk down on the green leatherette booths and use a pencil to…
Chiang Mai
Western breakfasts done right, killer local coffee and a bit of attitude. Overstand is a longstanding favourite for Chiang Mai expats due to its high…
Takayama
These folks have been making teuchi (handmade) soba since 1898. Try the zaru soba, which strips it bare so you can taste the flavour of the noodles. The…
Beppu
There's nothing fancy going on here, but Rokusei's a temple to reimen (cold noodle soup) nonetheless. Bowls are pulled straight from the freezer, filled…
Taichung
The ecoconscious chef of this private kitchen takes great pains to source quality Taiwan ingredients for his skilful French-style meals – line-caught fish…
Xi'an
Founded in 1898, the speciality dish at one of Xi'an’s most famous restaurants is steaming bowls of yángròu pàomó. The catch is that the diner is…
Mumbai (Bombay)
This Parsi institution is the domain of 97-year-old Boman Kohinoor, who will warm your heart with his stories (and he still takes the orders!). The…
Beppu
Amid the hells (boiling hot springs) of Kannawa, you can cook your own meal in onsen steam at this workshop. Purchase ingredients on the spot (or bring…
Hat Patong
This stylish, indoor-outdoor restaurant under a canopy of bamboo at the southern end of Patong beach is very popular. It has excellent gourmet pizzas,…
Tainan
Da Dong hasn't yet caught the attention of mass tourism despite the high number of delicious stalls. Vendors here have clearly delineated boundaries: if…
Zhejiang
Far more upmarket (and with prices to match) than a typical temple canteen, Zǎozǐshù serves up vegetarian delicacies like stir-fried tea mushrooms (干煸茶菇,…
Shandong
You find jiānbing (savoury pancakes sprinkled with chives, coriander, spring onion and a light chilli sauce) all over northern China, but Tai Shan folk…
Beijing
What appears at ground level to be a petite bakery selling Parisian-grade baguettes and perfect pâtisserie is in fact a sophisticated, spacious rooftop…
Downtown Kyoto
This is the downtown branch of the famous Ginkaku-ji noodle restaurant. It serves a variety of healthy set meals and, of course, the signature omen udon…
Solo
Solo street dining at its best, this evening-only stall, run by an ibu (mother; older woman) clothed in traditional batik, specialises in nasi liwet:…
Chongqing City
A trendy Sichuan, 123 Coco goes beyond the same old, same old with a bit of modern culinary flair (and questionable interior design). There's no English,…
Jeollabuk-do
Among a cluster of old-style buildings with thatched roofs, this restaurant serves pungent tofu stew (순두부찌개). In keeping with the traditional motif,…
Fukuoka
Behind a geometric lattice facade, this shop specialises in mentaijū – mentaiko (spicy cod roe, a Fukuoka delicacy), wrapped with savoury kelp and served…
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