Hoi An
Look for the cool retro Vespas outside this hip cafe and bar, which also doubles as the Hoi An location for the friendly Vespa Adventures crew. Cold beer…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Chiang Mai
This shophouse eatery serves nutrient-packed vegan dishes ranging from herbal Burmese and Thai-style salads to creamy curries and rice bowls topped with…
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city of foodie fad-followers and one of its original inventions is the bulbous egg puff/waffle, sometimes filled with treats like red bean…
Central Honshū
This 100-year-old shop is renowned among locals for delicious tanuki soba (buckwheat noodles topped with crunchy tempura bits left over from the deep…
Beijing
This expat favourite still packs them in for some of Beijing‘s freshest and tastiest Korean dishes, such as bulgogi (marinated grilled beef slices),…
Hong Kong
Wildly popular and always lively, Chom Chom re-creates Vietnamese street food with bold flavours and charcoal grills, which are best washed down with its…
Munnar
This spotless glass-fronted sanctuary in the bazaar is packed at lunchtime, with locals lining up for Rapsy’s famous paratha (Indian-style flaky bread) or…
Udon Thani
On the lake's east shore, this sprawling restaurant offers all the usual Thai dishes, but also many you've probably never tried, such as fish-stomach…
Siem Reap
This huge place is a bakery, restaurant and cocktail lounge mash-up. Downstairs there are vintage motorbikes and inviting cakes, while up at the rooftop…
Sichuan
Recently moved to a new location, this long-standing travellers’ haven is run by the gregarious English-speaking chef, Mr Zheng, who can also offer expert…
Taiping
Busiest and best at lunch, this gritty court is half Chinese and half Malay. Look out for local favourite Omar's Popiah stall, where you can chomp on…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This place is often touted as having the best biryani in Singapore, and the owners have taken it one step further by declaring that it's probably the best…
Manila
Sort of looks as its name suggests – a cutsie-wootsie cafe populated by a decidedly random selection of books. The main appeal is the enticing menu of…
Hyderabad
For an authentic taste of the north, the great veg and non-veg kebabs and curries at Gufaa will satisfy all. Try a paan gufaa khaas (fragrant basmati rice…
Padang
A sure sign of gentrification occurring in Padang's crumbling old quarter is this glossy bistro in an attractive old colonial building. Inside is a…
Phnom Penh
This elegant little cafe is the perfect way to make the iconic main post office relevant once more for a new generation of travellers. It offers fresh…
Diu
For a rare treat, head to this small, squeaky-clean, old-fashioned ice-cream parlour near the town square for delicious handmade ice cream and milkshakes…
Singapore
Make time for a little feasting at heirloom restaurant Kim's Place Seafood, complete with newspaper write-ups and family photos hanging proudly on the…
Kansai
Chikara Mochi has been making its signature pillow-soft mochi (pounded-rice cakes), generously dusted with a mix of kinako (roasted soy-bean flour) and…
Sukhothai
Consisting of little more than a brick floor with a tin roof over it, Tapui claims to be the first shop in Sukhothai to have sold the city’s namesake dish…
Danang
Italian and Spanish flavours – with the occasional influence of Asia – combine at this relaxed courtyard restaurant and bar that's a good spot for…
Colombo
It's the Ministry of Crab for the masses. Tiny crabs are served in this very narrow storefront on a recently rebuilt street in Pettah. You won't just rub…
Gyeongsangnam-do
In Mijo this modest restaurant serves outstanding dwenjang jjigae (된장찌개, soybean stew). The soft tofu with vegetables and seafood is a welcome treat for…
Hyderabad
A famous breakfast spot, cheery Govind's street-corner stand is permanently surrounded by happy Hyderabadis savouring his delicious dosa (South Indian…
Bikaner
Evergreen is a neat and clean restaurant where the delicious air-conditioning hits you the moment you walk through the door. The veg and nonveg menu leans…
Assam
Fried duck, fish in semi-sour tenga sauce, pork with bamboo shoots, stir-fried banana hearts and mustard greens – there's a full range of Assamese…
Ko Samui
With no à la carte menu, but a reputation for outstanding cuisine that has sent waves across the culinary map of Ko Samui, Chez François serves a three…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
A fancy address in Kolkata's fine-dining scene, this upscale eatery tosses up an imaginative range of fusion and experimental delicacies within its grunge…
Tokyo
This restaurant is a showcase for Nihombashi's gourmet retailers, such as Ninben (maker of katsuobushi – dried bonito flakes – since 1699) and Yamamoto …
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This home-style dessert house offers a delightful selection of ice creams in tropical flavours such as muskmelon, tender coconut, fig, watermelon and…
Ho Chi Minh City
With a name roughly translating to the 'Oink Oink Eatery', this casual place with river views celebrates everything porcine with an American-style…
Bangladesh
Extremely popular with locals, this place whips up delicious, no-nonsense main courses (biryanis, curries and set meals) plus hearty breakfasts (dhal,…
Timor-Leste
On the main road to the beach and well signposted, this outdoor social enterprise cafe has palm-fringed huts in lovely botanic surroundings. It serves up…
Suzhou
Come to this friendly Buddhist restaurant for a modest-yet-filling vegetarian buffet that, at ¥10, will barely make a dent in your wallet. Etiquette…
Patan
In the rear courtyard of the Patan Museum, this pleasant open-air place is a good spot to take a break from museum and temple-gazing. The garden setting…
Jeollanam-do
A favourite with local taxi drivers, Yeongbunsik does big portions of hearty staples such as doenjang-jjigae (된장찌개; tofu soup), dolsot bibimbap (돌솥비빔밥;…
Ko Samui
This picturesque garden restaurant has seating within intimate little bamboo and palm huts in the manicured garden. It's particularly romantic when…
Jodhpur
This leafy garden restaurant, 2km southeast of the old city, is very popular with locals and tour groups. It has several dining venues suitable for…
An Bang Beach
With a beachfront location on the quiet side of the An Bang strip, this relaxed place offers craft beers on tap, espresso coffee and a tempting choice of…
Harajuku & Aoyama
Manjū (まんじゅう) – that's where the shop's name comes from; it's not just for men! – are hot buns stuffed with sweetened red-bean paste. They're steamed…
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