Must-see restaurants in Asia

  • Delilah's Place

    Nong Khiaw

    With Bach floating across the wood floors and a herd of African elephants thundering silently towards you on the mural, Delilah's satisfies your comfort…

  • Greens Baby

    Western Honshū

    If you have been craving vegetables in Japan, fill up at this cafe near the castle at a salad bar of pumpkin, peppers, okra and other veg. Vegetarian…

  • About the World

    Battambang

    Travellers love this cosy spot for its relaxed ambience and tasty vegetarian options, including the recommended Spanish omelette and tofu burger. Those…

  • Lung Pae

    Ko Tao

    Off the radar of the island’s tourist traffic, ‘Uncle Pae’ sits on a terrace in hilly jungle with views over the blue sea below. The speciality here is…

  • Restoran Farhod

    Uzbekistan

    Opposite the Navoi statue some way from the bustle of Al-Termizi is this unassuming looking place. Go inside though, and you'll find a permanently…

  • Savoy

    Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

    All wood walls, intimate lighting, live piano and plush orange velvets, the Savoy's candlelit dining room dishes up fabulous contemporary continental,…

  • Monna Lisa

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Travellers still rave about the pizza here – little wonder given the staff and the stone oven were reportedly brought over from Italy – and the al dente…

  • Speciality Snack Street

    Dunhuang

    This road west off Mingshan Lu is stuffed with small hole-in-the-wall restaurants and larger eateries, perfect for dining on local specialities such as…

  • Higashi-yamate Chikyū-kan

    Nagasaki

    In the Dutch Slopes a quirky 'World Foods Restaurant' operates most weekends; each week a different chef comes to prepare inexpensive meals from their…

  • Tai Lei Loi Kei

    Macau

    South China's most famous pork-chop bun is made here – a shop founded in 1968 as a street stall by the mother of the current owner. Succulent slices of…

  • Ganko Umeda Honten

    Osaka

    At the main branch of this Osaka institution, a large dining hall serves a wide variety of set-course meals and sushi (à la carte or in sets), reasonably…

  • La Buona

    Cebu City

    Occupying a leafy compound just blocks from the Ayala Center, La Buona is for those looking to enjoy la dolce vita in Cebu. The likes of Italian-style…

  • Zanotti

    Bangkok

    Zanotti has a well-deserved reputation for Italian dishes. The dark wood and framed paintings of the gentlemen’s-club-like dining room set the scene,…

  • Prithvi Cafe

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    This bohemian cafe on a large, shady terrace is attached to the Prithvi Theatre, something of a cultural hub for intellectuals, artists and theatre types…

  • Love Pacific Cafe

    Nagoya

    Lovers of wholesome, delicious, healthy foods are in for a treat at this trendy, friendly vegan cafe preparing lunch sets and cafe items that are free of…

  • New Day

    Hanoi

    Busy New Day attracts locals, expats and travellers alike with its broad menu. The eager staff always find space for new diners, so look forward to…

  • Holy Guacamole

    George Town

    In a city with such amazing local food it feels wrong to recommend a Mexican restaurant, but the folks at Holy Guacamole are doing an admirable job…

  • Musashi

    Kanazawa

    A rotating menu of succulent small plates is featured at this family-run izakaya (pub-restaurant). The few tables offer seating on tatami mats, but opt…

  • Joe's

    North Bali

    The closest thing Pemuteran has to a party bar, Joe's has a dash of vintage style. Enjoy a seafood meal sitting around an old boat in the open-air dining…

  • Bulalo Plaza

    El Nido

    In-the-know travellers flock to this nondescript open-air eatery on the road to Corong Corong for the best fresh-cooked Pinoy eats in town. It's all sarap…

  • Mishima-tei

    Downtown Kyoto

    Mishima-tei, around since 1873, is a good place to sample sukiyaki (thin slices of beef cooked in sake, soy and vinegar broth, and dipped in raw egg) as…

  • Marco Polo

    Kuala Lumpur

    At lunch, pick from the steamed baskets of dim sum being wheeled in carts at this classy, old-fashioned Chinese joint. The extensive menu includes…

  • RM Raja Mujair

    Central Sulawesi

    If it's mujair you want (it is), look no further. Choose your live talapia to be grilled, fried, or boiled in a bowl of vegetables. Chicken and prawns are…

  • Kaung Myat

    Yangon

    One of the most popular of the many barbecue restaurants on busy 19th St. The barbecue is available in the evenings only; pick from the skewers on display…

  • Mr Kobi

    Phuket

    The signs say ‘Broken English spoken here perfect’, but the ever-popular Mr Kobi speaks English very well. He handles the drinks, while Malee deals with…

  • Old House Bakery

    Macau

    This bakery in a quiet patio near the Ruins of St Paul is so good their all-natural sourdough and baguette vanish shortly after the shop opens. If you can…

  • Simba Cafe

    Uttarakhand

    Run by the same team from Rainbow Restaurant in Kasar Devi is this contemporary cafe doing wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches and regional Kumaoni dishes. It's…

  • Roadways

    Punjab (India)

    Close to the bus stand, this deceptively cavernous roadside dhaba (simple eatery) has ceiling fans cooling an unusual art deco interior and a menu of…

  • Dōurai

    Yaeyama Islands

    In the centre of Sonai is this delightful little Okinawan izakaya that serves local specialities such as Ishigakigyū-sutēki (Ishigaki-style steak; ¥1300)…

  • Harappa Ekibiru-ten

    Central Honshū

    Dorothy, you're not in Emilia-Romagna any more. Upstairs inside the JR Takasaki Station building, this local favourite serves every pasta dish conceivable…

  • Michael's American Pub

    Fuji Five Lakes

    Ex-New Yorker Michael has run the show here for over two decades, pouring drinks at the bar and recounting Fuji folklore while his wife cooks up authentic…

  • Papaya Restaurant

    Ko Phi-Phi

    Here’s some real-deal Thai food – cheap, tasty and spicy – served in heaping portions. It has your basil and chilli, all the curries, sôm·đam and đôm yam…

  • Kasagi-ya

    Southern Higashiyama

    At Kasagi-ya, on Sannen-zaka near Kiyomizu-dera, you can enjoy a nice cup of matcha and a variety of sweets. This old wooden shop has atmosphere to boot…

  • Uosensuisan Izumo-eki Minamiguchi-ten

    Western Honshū

    This hulking seafood izakaya around the corner from the station is always loud and packed – you may have to wait. It'll be worth it if you're a fan of all…

  • Zaini Satay

    Kuala Lumpur

    Mohamed Zaini comes from a long line of satay-stall owners – his grandfather was known as the 'King of Satay' in the 1960s – and these days KLites…

  • Kumanoko Shokudō

    Kii Peninsula

    This new restaurant – the only place in Hongū serving regularly after dark and naturally a gathering spot – dishes up small plates made with local…

  • Mughal Room

    Agra

    The best of three eating options at Clarks Shiraz Hotel, this top-floor restaurant serves up sumptuous Mughlai and regional cuisine. Come for a predinner…

  • Delicious Vegetarian Dege Shop

    Sichuan

    Classy and relaxed vegetarian restaurant serving a bargain-priced lunch buffet full of your 'five-a-day' greens. Follow up with green tea and enjoy the…

  • Mr Coffee

    Phuket

    This is a popular Italian-run roadside cafe tucked away near Karon's temple. Homebaked cakes and pastries, cooked breakfasts, ciabatta and focaccia…

  • Footprints Cafe

    Siem Reap

    This popular not-for-profit cafe on lively St 26 supports education projects and community initiatives in Siem Reap. The menu includes an eclectic range…

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