Punjab (India)
For a pleasant departure from local Punjabi flavours, try one of the many dosas at this authentic South Indian restaurant located on the main drag. There…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Kyūshū
Overlooking the port, and owned and run by the local fishermen's collective, this take-your-shoes-off spot offers some of the finest and freshest seafood…
Jaipur
Shikar Bagh is a sumptuous bar-restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating plus an elevated, open-sided terrace under canvas. Its a great place for a lazy…
Jaipur
This hotel in the Old City has a splendid restaurant on the roof with views down to bustling Nehru Bazaar. It's a great place to break the shopping spree…
Kanazawa
Daily happy hours and lunch specials make this well-priced Italian joint even more appealing. It's a good choice when you need something simple and…
Bangladesh
This is a clean and friendly restaurant with an extensive Chinese menu, tucked away on the upper floors of a small shopping centre. It seems extremely…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Moi Moi's super-relaxed and very rustic location is just the ticket for a lazy afternoon of playing pool, chilling in a hammock and snacking on…
Pune
This Pune-based chain (there are three branches) is a great place to sample Marathi food in a clean, discerning environment. Among traditional metalwork…
Kuala Lumpur
This long-standing Italian joint serves a range of solid appetisers, pastas, risottos and of course pizzas in a chic, partly open-air dining room.
Kathmandu
The food and warm and buzzy atmosphere here are excellent. Dishes range from chilli lemongrass chicken to healthy salads, but it’s really all about the…
Mandalay
Quench your pizza cravings with locals and the Mandalay expat community, especially on trivia-night Tuesdays (7pm), which is popular with teachers who,…
Vientiane
Cheap and tidy, this busy family-run restaurant features tasty must-have dishes like nǎem kòw (crispy balls of deep-fried rice and sour pork sausage…
Ulaanbaatar
This chic city restaurant channels Manhattan with its low-lit contemporary decor, curved ceiling and smooth jazz. Steaks and seafood are the speciality,…
Western Honshū
No, don't be intimidated. From the riverside street, it looks like it's bar-room only at this popular kushiyaki (grilled skewers) joint, but the tables…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Bringing a touch of Italian swank to the Singapore River, Publico Ristorante is the place to head for delicious homemade pastas and classic wood-fired…
Bishkek
The inexplicable location of this Tex-Mex burrito stand in the south of Bishkek doesn't stop it from doing a brisk business. Point out your toppings, pony…
Chiang Mai
Build your own salad with a variety of fresh choices or choose one of the house speciality salads. There are also quinoa dishes, healthy breakfasts and…
Tainan
Set in a Japanese-era merchant's house, this is a fun place to try traditional dànzǐmiàn (擔仔麵), a simple dish that mixes noodles with a tangy meat sauce…
Suzhou
Popular with locals, this red-wood-furniture-bedecked eatery, with several branches across town, has a long history and wholesome, filling noodles – try…
Cameron Highlands
Steamboat is the quintessential Cameron Highland experience, and May Flower is one of the most reliable places to huddle around a steamy vat of broth…
Puerto Galera
A Sabang eatery to file away in the ‘Damn, that was good but how did I just drop P1500?’ category. A robust wine selection (glasses from P140) tempts…
Dhaka
Head to Istanbul restaurant for a big plate of Turkish kebabs. It's a popular lunchtime spot, and if you're not keen on meat there are plenty of great…
Sorong
This spacious, semi-open-air place with sparkling lights is built over the edge of the sea. It offers everything from fried rice or noodles to prawns,…
Sapa
A smaller, more intimate version of Le Gecko, just a few doors away, with cabana-style architecture and slightly cheaper prices for almost the same menu…
Ginza & Tsukiji
Jody Williams brings her New York City brasserie operation to the heart of Tokyo. It's a classy affair that delivers reliable French comfort classics…
Phnom Penh
It's the Tea Garden by day (from 8am), with a verdant hidden courtyard and speciality loose-leaf teas, but by night the lights go out and the upstairs is…
Ko Tao
On a beautiful wood deck overlooking Ao Chalok Ban Kao, this is one of the most romantic settings on the island. The food is also the most upscale and…
Arambol (Harmal)
Many travellers rate this the coolest place on the northern beachfront. A big menu of well-prepared Indian staples, Goan dishes, Chinese, seafood, momos…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Why yes, that is a real Italian-style wood-fire pizza oven. And yes, that’s hummus and falafel on the menu, along with oven-baked pasta and homemade cakes…
Padangbai
A laid-back vibe (sometimes a bit too laid back in terms of its service) and a huge menu of Western and Indonesian food await at this beach shack bar…
Tokyo
This long-running yakitori shop (the building was redone a few years ago) is popular with park-goers who line-up in front of the takeaway window for…
Bangkok
The emphasis at this cosy, retro-themed Japanese restaurant is yakiniku (DIY grilled meat), which as a culinary style is an absolute craze among Thai…
Ko Tao
Bringing a tear to the eyes of homesick Brits, Greasy Spoon stays true to its name by offering a variety of heart-clogging English breakfast fare such as…
Chiang Mai
If you didn't make it to northern Thailand's mountaintop Chinese outposts, this decades-old restaurant is the place to go for Yunnanese specialities. Just…
Flores
With a friendly chef-owner and misty view of the hills, this open-air restaurant at the top of town is worth a stop. Indonesian food is the speciality,…
Manila
The Corner Tree provides a tranquil escape from busy Jupiter St, not to mention heavenly vegetarian fare that even diehard meat-eaters will love. The…
Kerala
Indian flavours infuse the global-inspired menu at this fashionable hang-out furnished with cosy booths, suspended lamps and coffee paraphernalia. Spicy…
Darjeeling
A classy and modern bar-restaurant near the top of Nehru Rd, Shangri-La specialises in Tibetan, Chinese and Indian offerings in stylish surrounds, with…
Suwon
This famous restaurant grills up all manner of mouthwatering galbi (beef ribs). At lunch, go for the special Suwon version of galbitang (₩12,000) – ribs…
Khiva
You can choose between outdoor seating on tapchans (bedlike platforms) in the shadow of the Islom Hoja minaret, or the more formal interior of the…
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