Must-see restaurants in Asia

  • Ahiru Store

    Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa

    This tiny counter bistro dishing up homemade sausages, fresh-baked bread and bio wines (¥1000 to ¥1200 per glass) has a huge local following. Reservations…

  • Brillo Pizza

    West Java

    Pangandaran might have lots of fabulous seafood, but sometimes you just need something, well, less healthy… And this fun pizzeria a few kilometres out of…

  • Chew Xin Jai

    Pai

    Chew Xin Jai stands out from Pai's ever-increasing number of vegan/veggie eating spots by virtue of its Chinese take on vegetarian cuisine, with Taiwanese…

  • Gunpowder

    North Goa

    This garden restaurant behind the People Tree boutique exemplifies the Assagao trend in quality countryside dining, efficient service and wholesome, fresh…

  • Asian Spoon

    Iloilo

    Featuring cuisine from several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese and of course Filipino. The Monday to Wednesday lunch…

  • Jalan Imbi Hawker Stalls

    Kuala Lumpur

    A car park by day turns into a decent open-air hawker stall area by night. All the usual hawker favourites are here, as well as a stall selling fresh amra…

  • Green Tomato Cafe

    Kuala Lumpur

    This family-friendly partially open-air cafe in a residential house serves all-day breakfasts, homemade pizzas, salads and homemade cakes to go with…

  • Yakigaki-no-hayashi

    Miyajima

    The oysters in the tank and on the barbecue outside are what everyone is eating here. Try a plate of nama-gaki (raw oysters) or kaki-furai (crumbed, fried…

  • Bora Bora

    North Goa

    Part restaurant, part club, part beach bar, Bora Bora is the only place in this area open 24 hours. Food runs to everything from pizza to Russian, Thai…

  • Kunga

    Darjeeling

    Kunga is a cosy little wood-panelled place run by a friendly Tibetan family, strong on noodles and momos (Tibetan dumplings), and with excellent shabhaley…

  • Awatif Cafe

    Pulau Perhentian

    Awatif is a good, inexpensive choice for breakfast: juice, lassi, muesli, pancakes and eggs are available. Red umbrellas shade tables set right on the…

  • Rosprasert Muslim Food

    Chiang Rai

    This shophouse restaurant next to the mosque on Th Itsaraphap dishes up tasty Thai-Muslim favourites, including a fine kôw mòk gài (the Thai version of…

  • Social&Co

    Guangzhou

    The Australian owners of this casually cool cafe command some of the best value (for the quality) international dishes in Guangzhou. Highlights are the…

  • Café City

    Mandalay

    Red 'leather' booths and classic vintage signs add to the feeling of a comfortable, Myanmar version of a retro American diner. The menu ranges from steaks…

  • Huāyù Chuān Jiǔjiā

    Henan

    This extremely popular chain restaurant has accommodating staff and an easy-to-read menu of delicious Sichuan dishes as well as flavoursome steamed…

  • Rosella Fusion

    Luang Prabang

    Established by a former Amantaka bartender, this riverside restaurant offers an innovative selection of affordable fusion flavours. Try the steak and…

  • Kōhīhausu

    Sapporo

    This soup curry shop near the Moiwa-yama Ropeway comes highly recommended by Sapporo locals. Most popular: the chicken curry (チキンカレー; chikin karē) with a …

  • Art in Chai Cafe

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    We love the aromatic and fresh Indian chai at this laid-back, hip little cafe that also serves delicious vegetarian Thai dishes. Located along the busy…

  • Araku Valley Coffee House

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    You can sample and buy local coffee and all kinds of chocolatey goods (brownies, chocolate-covered coffee beans) at Araku Valley Coffee House, which also…

  • Via Via

    Yogyakarta

    Via Via is always full with travellers enjoying a menu of global cuisine including Indian and Middle Eastern dishes, homemade pastas, burgers and…

  • Merlin Street

    Hat Khao Lak

    Several seafood restaurants are located along this strip of road near the Khao Lak Merlin Hotel. As the sun sets, smoke starts to rise from the barbecues…

  • Sia Po

    Vang Vieng

    To eat with the locals, head to this open-air Lao place. An English-language menu on the wall spans pounded salads, soups and grilled dishes, or you can…

  • Little Catch

    Shanghai

    Cool little spot serving fresh Hawaiian-style poke bowls, with raw fish and other proteins (salmon, white fish, shrimp, tofu, mussels, scallops and more)…

  • Indigo Delicatessen

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A bustling and fashionable cafe-restaurant with cool tunes and massive wooden tables. The menu includes all-day breakfasts (₹300 to ₹710) and…

  • Hasty Tasty

    Darjeeling

    There’s nothing fancy at this vegetarian self-service canteen, but the bustling open kitchen churns out great paneer masala dosas (curried cottage cheese…

  • Falafel Brothers

    Roppongi, Akasaka & Around

    Mainly for takeaways, this cosy joint dedicated to crispy chickpea balls offers a couple of stools inside and out at which to get your chops around its…

  • KC Das

    Kolkata (Calcutta)

    This bustling Bengali sweet shop claims to have invented the iconic rasgulla (cream-cheese balls flavoured with rose-water) way back in 1868. Try the…

  • Nha Trang Xua

    Nha Trang

    This classic Vietnamese restaurant is set in a traditional house in the countryside, 7km west of town, surrounded by rice paddies and a lotus pond. The…

  • Dream House

    Unawatuna

    Eat alfresco while being serenaded by classical music at this Italian restaurant. The secret to enjoying the pasta and fish dishes here is remembering…

  • Cafe House

    Mandalay

    Easily missed in the gold-pounders' area, Cafe House is dimly lit with forgettable decor but strong air-con. The big draws are the dumplings and the…

  • Whole Earth Restaurant

    Chiang Mai

    Set in a sprawling garden, this beautiful teak-house restaurant wears a coat of hanging vines and orchids. It is the sort of place Thais take visitors for…

  • Prana Cafe

    North Goa

    There's a healthy vibe in this open-air cafe, part of the excellent Vaayu Village complex, and it naturally extends to the food. From the superfood…

  • Sartaj

    Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri

    This sophisticated (for Siliguri) eatery, 1.5km south of the Central Bus Terminus, boasts a huge range of first-rate North Indian tandooris and curries,…

  • Republic of Noodles

    North Goa

    For a sophisticated dining experience, the RoN at the Lemon Tree Amarante delivers with its dark bamboo interior, Buddha heads and floating candles…

  • Pregina Warung

    Sanur

    Classic Balinese duck dishes and crowd-pleasers such as sate (satay) are mainstays of the interesting menu here. It serves local foods several cuts above…

  • Pete's Pizza Pasta & Cafe

    Kratie

    Get your home fix of pizza, pasta, toasties and salads at this internationally run riverfront cafe. The menu includes homemade bakery items such as…

  • Terarosa

    Gangneung

    With a sofa in the corner, bare brick walls and wooden floor, this polished, good-looking and friendly cafe roasts and brews about 20 varieties of coffee,…

  • Lazy Mekong Daze

    Eastern Cambodia

    One of the go-to places to gather after dark thanks to a mellow atmosphere and a big-screen TV for sports and movies. The menu includes a range of Khmer,…

  • Aeon Mall Food Court

    Phnom Penh

    It may be surprising to venture into the country's swankiest mall to find cheap eats, but there are two food courts here covering the best of Asia and…

  • Nai Mong Hoi Thod

    Chinatown

    This restaurant is renowned for its delicious hŏy tôrt – oyster omelettes featuring deep-fried eggs and molluscs in a sticky batter. Order your omelette…

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