Kochi (Cochin)
On the footpath behind the Chinese fishing nets are several fishmongers, from whom you can buy fish, prawns, scampi or lobster, then take your selection…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Chandigarh
This is a swankier-than-average branch of the reliable all-veg Shree Rathnam chain. Located in the shopping heart of Chandigarh, it serves first-rate dosa…
Ho Chi Minh City
This long-running pho joint is more upmarket than most but is definitely the real deal. Tables come laden with herbs, chilli and lime, as well as gio chao…
Pokhara
A branch of the popular Thamel restaurant occupies the top floor of the Centre Point Complex. Enjoy the Middle Eastern dishes, pasta, pizza and sizzlers…
Takayama
This workmanlike ramen joint is a little grubby, but that kind of authenticity, where locals come to drink and dine, is part of its charm: it's smoky,…
South Goa
Scrambled tofu and vegan pancakes grace the menu of soul food at mostly vegan Blue Planet, a welcoming detox removed from the beach scene. You'll find…
Guangzhou
Tucked away on the fringes of Yuexiu District, gay-friendly Wilber’s gets top marks for cocktails and atmosphere, and the food isn't far behind. You can…
Ha Tien
A brightly lit stall, metal tables and a family effort is what creates excellent hu tieu, a chicken noodle soup that is the Mekong's pho. Crowds form here…
Incheon
Lined with nautically themed lights, this strip of restaurants specialises in delicious and affordable grilled samchi (Spanish mackerel). Paired with a…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
While it won't win any awards for its decor, this three-decades old, round-the-clock joint is beloved for its heart-warming rendition of the Korean beef…
Sumbawa
Out by the airport, off the Trans-Sumbawa Hwy, the long wooden tables here are always crowded with locals who come to munch bandeng goreng (a flash-fried…
Yogyakarta
This stone-and-glass cafe is a delightful venue for Italian ice cream. Flavours on rotation include ginger, kemangi (lemon basil), dragon fruit, 'hot and…
Chiang Mai
This upscale Scandinavian restaurant serves an array of Swedish dishes, as well as pizza, smoked duck and other Western fare. Norden’s seafood dishes are…
Bangkok
Indigo is set in a former schoolhouse, and while the charming atmosphere appears to be the main draw here, the food actually delivers. Think of it as your…
Kota Bharu
For a very local experience, pop into this old-school Chinese coffee shop for a tea or coffee while you’re exploring Kota Bharu’s museum precinct …
Tainan
Fusheng is famous for wǎnguǒ, a Tainan speciality that translates into 'pudding in a bowl'. Essentially steamed rice gruel embedded with sliced pork,…
Almaty
In a green and leafy part of old Almaty, this popular, upmarket chain serves a smorgasbord of spicy, flavourful dishes from the Korean peninsula, from…
Lovina
You'll see the fragrant column of smoke rising through the palms before you find this entirely open-air waterfront restaurant where grilled seafood is…
Nara
This popular spot in Naramachi is styled like an old storehouse and has just 16 seats around a counter amid dark-wood panels and an old beer sign. Indulge…
Bhaktapur
This delightful restaurant occupies two courtyards behind the souvenir shops on the south side of Tachupal Tole. Duck your head and wander through to the…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
A vegan haven in fast-food-laced Shibuya, Nagi serves up dishes like falafel and coconut curry. The most popular thing on the menu is a set meal with…
South-Central Vietnam
Vietnamese food, pizza, smoothies and juices all feature at this excellent spot, with decent accommodation too. It’s run by the ever-helpful and friendly…
Taichung
Fermented cabbage is the star here and it appears in various dishes – the signature hotpot (酸菜鍋, suāncài guō) alongside dried shrimp, celery and whatever…
Dili
Crowds of locals, tourists and expats enjoy comfort food staples such as pasta, fish and chips, gourmet pizzas, stir-fries and burgers at this popular…
Seminyak
With polished concrete floors, dangling light bulbs, distressed walls and vintage-style furniture, this cavernous cafe is almost a Seminyak cliché. A…
Southern Taiwan
Locals say this is the best bantiao shop on Meixing St. The noodles, made the traditional way, are indeed delicious. There's also an assortment of other…
Northwestern Cambodia
Quite literally the third coffee place to open in town, it serves Boncafe-brewed coffee in any style you can imagine and some you cannot. The menu is a…
Downtown Kyoto
A short walk from Nijō-jō, this homey cafe is a great spot to lunch on mainly vegan and vegetarian homemade food, from veggie burgers with salad to vegan…
Chiang Mai
Serving food that's good for the stomach and soul, Goodsouls Kitchen whips up vegan Thai, Western and fusion fare. Though some dishes are pricey for…
Tashkent
Tashkent’s quintessential theme restaurant is tarted up like a made-for-Hollywood Uzbek home. The original menu is heavy on hard-to-find but well-prepared…
Ko Samui
Overlooking the golden sands close to the pier where local fisherman moor their colourful boats, this upmarket seafood spot serves delicious lobster,…
Dili
Sit down in air-con comfort and get your pho fix at this popular Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Dili's foreshore precinct. You can also enjoy…
Chennai (Madras)
Half Higginbotham's bookshop, half casual cafe/restaurant, this is one of the best spots in Chennai for inexpensively priced, finely prepared,…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This great little Portuguese-run gourmet burger bar really hits the nail on the head with six types of superb patties, including veggie, vegan, tuna and…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Serving up pizza and burgers around the clock on the busy road to Ban Tai, and divided into restaurant and sports bar, this great spot serves up terrific…
Jeollanam-do
This place is famous for mushrooms – choose pyogojeongol (mushroom casserole) or sanchaehan jeongsik (minced beef, seafood, mushrooms and vegetables)…
Bangkok
The cheesy name doesn't do justice to this sophisticated Thai restaurant located in a former warehouse by the river. Join Bangkok's beautiful crowd for…
Northern Kerala
A stand-out roadside restaurant on the western outskirts of Sultanbatheri, where snappy service delivers an eclectic menu of North and South Indian,…
Singapore
Owned by renowned Aussie chef Luke Mangan, Salt combines good honest Australian hospitality with quality mod-Oz cuisine infused with Asian ingredients,…
Phnom Penh
Also known as Titanic, Bopha is right on the river and designed to impress, with Angkorian-style carvings and elegant wicker furniture. The menu is…
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