Manila
Aristocrat began life in 1936 as a mobile snack cart and is so iconic that it has its own historical marker. A replica of the old Ford canteen is…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Gili Trawangan
The wood-fired oven rarely gets a break at this excellent Italian joint, just inland. At busy times there's a long line for takeaway pizzas, but a better…
Khao Yai National Park
This open-air hut is hugely popular with visiting Bangkokians because of both the quality of the food and the emphasis on healthy eating, with choices…
Kanazawa
The art-deco, woody, candelit atmosphere of this Western-style bistro near Higashi-chaya-gai is a big selling point. The Taisho-era (1912–26) building…
Kovalam
The busy red-cloth tables tell a story: attentive service, candlelight at night and views through pot plants to the crashing waves set the tone for…
Male
This great little place, with a charming garden and an air-conditioned, stylish dark-wood interior, is housed in a rare surviving example of a ganduvaru,…
Mysuru (Mysore)
This fine hotel cafe in a covered courtyard serves excellent coffees and Himalayan teas, to be enjoyed with excellent homemade cakes (try the lemon…
Almaty
Local professionals swear by the fish and seafood here – the grilled seabass, the oysters! – but the rest of the menu is also refreshingly different from…
Around Tokyo
This sushi restaurant on the south coast is considered the island's best by locals, and so it pays to book ahead. A must-try is bekko sushi, made with…
Mussoorie
Mussoories's most hip casual eatery is a great spot to drop in for pizzas, deep-fried paneer burgers, all-day greasy breakfasts featuring bacon and a…
Pattaya
With spectacular views looking back over the entire Pattaya bay, this clifftop restaurant conjures up excellent Thai fusion food. Reservations are needed…
Sapa
This recently expanded place stands out for great service and superb valley views from the windows. Come for decent Vietnamese and European food, good…
Balikpapan
Dine among sculpted bonsai trees and thriving flowers in a tranquil tiered courtyard at this eclectic eatery in the heart of the city. Popular with locals…
Dhaka
One of the most popular of Dhaka’s Star Kebab chains, this one does a mutton leg roast to die for, plus the usual tasty biryanis and curries, and good…
Ko Pha-Ngan
If it weren't for the sand between your toes and the long-tail boats whizzing by, you might think you had been transported to the Italian countryside. The…
Ko Phi-Phi
This deservedly popular restaurant has two sections with two separate kitchens – one side of the street caters for vegans and vegetarians, the other for…
Colombo
This cafe has a strong following among Colombo’s hipster set (plus among staff from the Russian embassy across the road). Customers lounge in soft seats…
Chiang Mai
One of the original health-food peddlers, AUM (pronounced 'om') attracts crowds of veggie travellers and a few veggie-curious carnivores. The menu runs…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
While there’s a delectable menu of Indian, Thai and European dishes, here it’s all about the romantic views from the 13th-floor rooftop. Specials include…
Hat Patong
Get fantastic Thai food in a homey, friendly setting with attentive staff. The larb gai (minced-chicken salad with chilli, mint and coriander) is…
Pokhara
With red-tassled lanterns and paintings of goldfish, this is a bona fide Chinatown experience. The Chinese chef creates authentic Cantonese and spicy…
Pokhara
This eatery, associated with the upmarket Hotel Barahi, uses chilled white-and-blue decor, raw rocks and subtle lighting to achieve a modern-global air of…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
This tea shop in a rustic building offers simple treats like green tea, wine and light meals. No English is spoken, but the owner goes to much effort to…
Ho Chi Minh City
Not to be confused with its popular sibling restaurant with the same name, this little gem is all about traditional home cooking in an Old Saigon setting…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Sit in a long-tail boat looking out over the sunset and a rocky pier. Lit up at night, this is one of the island's nicest settings, and the food, from the…
Orchha
The elegant dining room at the Amar Mahal hotel has an elaborately painted roof complete with real gold-leaf filigree. Needless to say, with such a…
Kyūshū
This branch of the famed Karatsu Bāgā can be found near Karatsu Station. The menu items are the same as at the original, with the 'Special' – with cheese,…
Kuching
Run by the same folks who operate the Barber and the Junk, this stylish, bright restaurant produces light and spicy Thai fish cakes, tom yum goong (hot…
Nagasaki
Come for the buffet, stay for the view at the new Nagasaki branch of this much-loved casual buffet chain. Dozens of savoury and dessert offerings…
Yokohama
Friendly staff grill up a wide range of okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes) at your table, with prawn, squid, pork or veg (the English menu has some cute manga…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This two-hall middle-class restaurant serves reliable Indian food, though the signature brain curry isn’t to everyone’s taste. Of the two dining areas,…
North Sulawesi
Almost directly opposite the main boat jetty in Bunaken village, open-fronted Arto Moro is a fine place to dine on chicken curry, gado gado or fish kebab,…
Phnom Penh
Many Chinese Khmers swear that this eatery near Central Market (formerly known as Sam Doo and located four doors over) has the best Middle Kingdom food in…
Kandy
Old-timer Bake House now has a smart (air-conditioned) dining room as well as the ground-floor cafe. On the dependable, but not wildly exciting, menu you…
Sabah
This family-run joint on Bavang Jamal Beach is popular for its nasi goreng, fresh fish, chicken wings and barbecued food. Whatever's been caught finds its…
Chongqing City
The hotpot here is excellent, and the atmosphere is congenial, but the real attraction is the view: you dine as you gaze out across the Jialing River. You…
Hiroshima
If choosing sushi and sashimi seems overwhelming, the good set menus at Sushi-tei can sort you out with eight to 12 pieces of artfully prepared fatty tuna…
Jiangxi
The most popular of numerous places to eat on this stretch, this modern restaurant serves Jiangxi specialities such as niúqi chōngtiān (牛气冲天, spicy beef…
Kovalam
On a gently sloping hillside above Samudra Beach, this two-storey restaurant boasts enviable ocean and sunset views beyond slender palms, while keen staff…
Ubud
This bale (open-sided pavilion) in front of the Adiwana Resort Jembawan is an exemplar of Bali chic, with an attractive colour scheme, well-spaced tables,…
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