Must-see restaurants in Asia

  • Café du Mont

    Nagarkot

    Open to nonguests, the restaurant at the Peaceful Cottage hotel is housed inside its octagonal tower and has an eclectic menu of local, Chinese, Indian…

  • Bar200 Con Dao

    Con Dao Islands

    This popular cafe is great for coffee (including espresso and cappuccino) or smoothies, plus Western comfort grub, including filling breakfasts, burgers,…

  • Culture Cafe

    Nha Trang

    Owned by a welcoming Englishman, this tiny cafe down a little alley is tricky to find but well worth seeking out for fry-up breakfasts, muffins (including…

  • Late-night barbecue stalls

    Shandong

    Street-side vendors are banned from Qufu these days, so the barbecue crew now set up their smoky grills just off the road in this large car park…

  • Good Food

    North Luzon

    Perfect for filling hungry bellies post-surf, Good Food dishes up soulful fish tacos, burgers, burritos and plates of tasty pork or freshlycaught fish…

  • Boulevard

    Colombo

    Fronting the entrance to the popular and chic Odel department store is this silver-hued swath of food stalls in a sleek outdoor food court. Outlets of…

  • Nang Nual

    Pattaya

    One of Pattaya’s most famous seafood restaurants spreads across both sides of Walking St. The massive range of dishes (including plenty of Western options…

  • June16

    Himachal Pradesh

    Just before the main road curves around to the paragliding landing point, June16 is the cutest of several loveable Bir cafes. Romantically named for the…

  • Papa Jon's

    Downtown Kyoto

    This convenient downtown branch of the original favourite Papa Jon's serves its excellent New York cheesecake, as well as breakfast sets, quiche, soup and…

  • La Piazzetta

    Leh

    Candles, lanterns, muralled walls and an open fire (on colder nights) create a warm, dimly lit appeal that keeps this terrace restaurant buzzing well…

  • Hai Tien Lo

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Enjoy the view of the bird's-nest lobby as you head up for a feast of contemporary Cantonese delicacies. Dim sum connoisseurs can stuff themselves silly…

  • Laut Biru Bar & Restaurant

    South Lombok

    This seaside cafe at Sempiak Villas keeps it simple with Indo classics for lunch and dinner, though the setting is anything but. You'll dine in a fancy…

  • Moi Tbilisi

    Kazakhstan

    Georgian classics such as chicken satsivi (in walnut sauce), pkhali (cold, herb-infused vegetable starters), khinkali (steamed, meat-filled dumplings) and…

  • Meem Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    Halfway down Main St, welcoming Meem has wood floors and plenty of lounging cushions, and serves up flavoursome Lao and Indian fare, including delicious…

  • Kep Sur Mer

    Kep

    Kep Sur Mer is slightly more upscale than most others in the crab-market scene, yet is still great value. The crab cakes and crab amok (a baked seafood…

  • Pipit Burger

    Itaewon & Yongsan-gu

    Harking back to the original San Bernardino McDonald's, this '50s-themed diner only grills one type of burger, but it's a beast. You can add bacon, double…

  • Shashlik

    Singapore

    A Russian coffee house in Singapore? Thumbs up for uniqueness. Tuck into tender beef (marinaded for 24 hours), chicken, lamb, prawn or pork shashliks or a…

  • Kolapata Restaurant

    Bangladesh

    One of the few decent dining options in Sonargaon, Kolapata serves up healthy portions of Bangladeshi curries, biryanis and bhajis (vegetable dishes), in…

  • Taste of Tawang

    Arunachal Pradesh

    A spacious, clean upstairs dining room with chequered tablecloths and big windows overlooking the main street, Taste of Tawang is a good place to enjoy…

  • d47 Shokudō

    Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa

    There are 47 prefectures in Japan and d47 serves a changing line-up of teishoku (set meals) that evoke the specialities of each, from the fermented tofu…

  • Gateway All Day

    Coonoor

    Tucked between manicured gardens, this signature heritage-hotel restaurant is a lovely place for splurging on polished global cuisine and brilliant…

  • Hua Seng Hong

    Chinatown

    Hua Seng Hong’s varied menu, including braised goose feet, seafood hotpot, soft-shell crab in curry powder, crab fried rice and a variety of noodles,…

  • Dãsaprakash

    Jaipur

    Part of a renowned chain established in 1921, Dãsaprakash specialises in vegetarian South Indian cuisine, including thalis and several versions of dosa…

  • Kertanegara

    Malang

    Occupying a large corner plot, this upmarket place has a garden terrace, strung with oh-so-many Christmas lights. Its enormous menu offers flavoursome…

  • Ramen Komurasaki

    Kumamoto

    This ramen joint is next to Yoshinoya at the northern end of the Kamitōri Arcade. The signature 'king ramen' (¥700) is garlicky, cloudy Kumamoto-style…

  • Kafé at Hotel Nippon

    Colombo

    Now beautifully restored, the landmark Hotel Nippon, with its colonial galleries, is bucking the trend of Slave Island land clearances. On the ground…

  • Shuanglian Sweet Rice Ball

    Taipei

    This smart Taiwanese dessert place has been in business since 1951 and serves up high-quality, classic sweet-bean soups and shaved ice. Its signature dish…

  • Naa Yuu Cafe

    Ōsumi Islands

    Down a dirt road and facing a field of wild reeds, this cute cafe feels vaguely Hawaiian. The menu, however, leans more toward Thailand. Lunch sets range…

  • Vegetabowl

    Ko Tao

    Delicious, fresh bowls of vegetarian dishes such as the Mexican, Japanese, Wellness and Power come full of goodness and detox qualities at this fun,…

  • Café del Sol

    Ko Tao

    This corner cafe a few steps away from the pier is an excellent choice to down a French, full English or diver's breakfast and watch the morning Ko Tao…

  • Soto Mie Agih

    West Java

    Specialising in soto mie (a rich noodle soup), this simple place does such a roaring trade that you might have to queue for a table. Word is that the soto…

  • Qing Lu Tea Restaurant

    Shandong

    One of the few places in town with an English menu, this friendly cafe-bar-restaurant attached to the town's excellent youth hostel does a mix of Western …

  • La Dolce Vita

    Gili Trawangan

    There comes that moment when another nasi goreng will just make you turn nasty. Don't delay, hop right on over to this expanded cafe that's not much…

  • Old Mike’s Kitchen

    Pokhara

    With a Lakeside setting under the spreading boughs of a pipal tree, Old Mike's makes a delightful spot for a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner. Among the…

  • Lot 10 Hutong

    Kuala Lumpur

    Lot 10 was the first mall to encourage top hawkers to open branches in its basement food court. Popular stalls include Soong Kee, which has served beef…

  • Lem Bakrie

    Banda Aceh

    For a taste of Acehenese cuisine head to the city's most famous warung, where local workers and bigwigs (Joko Widowi included) come at lunchtime to feast…

  • Larena Triad

    Siquijor

    The weird and wonderful Triad is perched on a hill above Larena like a giant Jesus-themed UFO. The food is nothing special, but you'll hardly notice with…

  • Stellar Grounds Food & Art Park

    Puerto Princesa

    At this this beautifully designed oasis, seamlessly entwined with a grove of acacia trees smack dab in the middle of town, upscale street food mixes with…

  • Cafe Lovely

    Eastern Taiwan & Taroko National Park

    This refreshingly air-conditioned coffee shop and afternoon eatery doubles as a showroom for the owner's handmade leatherwork. Home-cooked meals are full…

  • Street Stalls

    Vigan

    For quick, cheap Ilocano fare, check out the collection of street stalls that lines Florentino St along Plaza Burgos. These specialise in local empanadas…

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