Phnom Penh
This is the place where the Bassac Lane renaissance began, and it's hard to believe this was just a quiet residential street a few years ago. A bustling…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Myanmar (Burma)
Monywa’s finest restaurant occupies a tiny lake island a short way to the north of the centre. It’s a photogenic spot at sunset, linked to the shore by a…
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
With polished service and stylish dark-wood decor, this establishment does a good job of replicating authentic Korean dishes, from bibimbap (rice topped…
Phu Quoc Island
With the coolest music in town, this cafe is excellent for sides of tourist info with its New Zealand ice-cream combos, toasted sandwiches, fish ’n’ chips…
Chiang Mai
Products from the Queen's agricultural projects are whisked into delicious salads, soups, stews, stir-fries and other healthy Thai meals at this neat…
Pai
Kefir, kombucha, beet juice and wheatgrass are indicators of the vibe of this eclectic and popular cafe. But coffee, herbal teas, soft drinks and alcohol…
Myanmar (Burma)
Join government workers at this lively canteen and beer station with a spacious outdoor terrace. Try the tasty fried catfish with bamboo shoots, or a good…
Malang
The delightfully eccentric Inggil is as much a museum or art gallery as a restaurant. Walls are lined with old photos, dozens of wayang kulit puppets…
Busan
It’s not the best sutbul galbi (숯불갈비; charcoal-fired barbecue) restaurant, but it is good. The main draw at this busy place is the backyard barbecue feel…
Hanoi
Hanoi’s best Indian flavours feature at this cosy lakeside spot sandwiched between the lau (hotpot) restaurants on Truc Bach Lake. The ambience is more…
Kazakhstan
Ticking all the boxes when it comes to foreigner-friendliness, this shiny, casual place is part of the Pizza Blues franchise but specialises in perfectly…
Denpasar
Silver folding chairs at long tables are shaded by a garish green awning out front. These are details you will quickly forget after you have the house…
New Delhi
This is rather like a Bollywood take on Punjabi highway cuisine, with bright 'highway' decor, including half a Tata truck on the wall. Food highlights are…
Johor Bahru
You can't go wrong with the yellow rice topped with spicy chicken curry at this clean, open-air, often-packed and long-standing curry joint that's open…
Izu Peninsula
A cute izakaya cluttered with eclectic decor. The menu caters to all with cheap and tasty dishes such as jumbo okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes), tempura and…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
A friendly, tucked-away courtyard cafe at Nanni Backpackers Hostel, 500m west of the beach, with a genuine Italian espresso machine, where you can tuck…
Ko Tao
Tucked away down a quiet alley, away from the main drag, this is one of Sairee Village's best burger shacks. Beef or pork burgers are tasty and…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Crowds pack this fast-food hot spot day and night for some of Bhopal’s best biryani, but it’s the rich, thick chunks of chicken tikka (₹110), grilled over…
Ginza & Tsukiji
Vegetarians and vegans rejoice: Nataraj brings its warm colours and low-key elegance to its three-storey Ginza branch. Sizeable set meals include…
Ko Pha-Ngan
The plant-based vegan menu at the Samma Karuna retreat is delicious, fresh and wonderfully aromatic. Banana gnocchi in eggplant, zucchini noodles or…
Mumbai (Bombay)
A little piece of Paris in Mumbai, this trendy new cafe is a good bet for breakfast, with excellent coffee, eggs your way, croissants and other treats…
Baguio
Get to this homey, simple and very popular place early for a table. If you've been pining for mainland Southeast Asian flavours, you'll love the tom yum…
Ko Samui
This small gelateria is not cheap – it's 150B for one cup of ice cream or sorbet – but there's a tempting range of 25 flavours and it's a decent place to…
Sichuan
The most attractive restaurant in the village has tables made from old doors and genuinely impressive photo art on the walls. But this is more than just…
Nepal
On the lane north of the stupa, this borderline dingy Tibetan-run old-timer caters to backpackers and the dharma crowd with rock-bottom prices, tasty…
Chiang Mai
Hidden but found by expats looking for Western breakfast and coffee a cut above the rest, this place takes great care to serve perfectly cooked eggs,…
Colombo
Like elsewhere in Sri Lanka, ‘hotel’ here means ‘simple eating place’. Across the very busy road from Fort station and close to Pettah’s market madness,…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Once tiny, this boho cafe was expanded in 2016 with the addition of a vintage Mumbai backroom (a wine bar from noon), and now turns away fewer of its…
Miri
Come midmorning this atmospheric covered courtyard, known locally as Old Folks' St, is full of men of a certain vintage, who congregate to drink coffee,…
Nagoya
A cheery, clean and colourful halal Indian institution where you can get serious with curry. The all-you-can-eat buffet is good value and includes your…
Sukhothai
Pretend you’re a local in the know and have a meal at this long-standing riverside restaurant. The speciality here is freshwater fish dishes, such as the…
North Luzon
An outdoor food court, this is a great place to sample local fare such as bagnet (crispy-fried pork belly); bright-orange empanadas filled with green…
West Sumatra
At the traveller favourite Beach Guest House, Bagoes combines backpacker staples with local dishes such as vegetable gado gado, mie goreng and lake fish…
Busan
For adventurous foodies, this restaurant serves eel from the tank in front of the shop. The meat is so fresh it continues to writhe as it sits on the…
Manila
Mediterranean street food is the name of the game here. Besides the basics (hummus, keema) you'll find original surprises like Wagyu kebabs, lamb ribs and…
South Goa
Gorgeous upmarket Goan cuisine is crafted at this fabulous ITC Grand restaurant, which offers the piquant flavours of the region’s specialities in all…
Ko Lipe
Every second restaurant on Lipe offers fresh seafood barbecue, but this is the one the locals patronise the most. The other dishes on the menu are also…
Green House Vegetarian Restaurant
Melaka City
This restaurant serves tasty vegetarian versions of traditional meat dishes such as Hong Kong roasted goose and char siew. If you don't fancy mock-meat…
Yangon
For its lovely lakeside location and manicured gardens alone, the White Swan is worth a visit. As you enter this pukka mansion you'll pass the tempting…
Koh Rong
Occupying a central position on Koh Tuch Beach, Rising Sun attracts herbivores by serving vegan and vegetarian meals with a Middle Eastern flair, such as…
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