Yunnan
This is the place to eat delicious barbecue on tiny stools. Everything – fish, meat, veggies, tofu – is on display, so just pick and choose. It's tucked…
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North Goa
If you’re desperately missing Edam cheese or Marmite, or just want to do some self-catering, Newton’s is Goa’s biggest supermarket. There’s a good line in…
Kuala Lumpur
A popular operation from Singapore, Wild Honey's KL branch conjures up the kind of chic living room environment that is just made for leisurely all-day…
Chennai (Madras)
Settle in for the ultimate all-veg South Indian thali at this uberpopular Chennai chain, which is also excellent for South Indian breakfasts (idlis, vadas…
Siem Reap
When it comes to cheap Khmer eats, Psar Chaa market has plenty of food stalls on the northwestern side, all with signs and menus in English. These are…
South Goa
An award-winning local legend, Martin’s Corner, near Sunset Beach, is a great place to sample upmarket Goan cuisine and seafood in a relaxed setting back…
Koh Rong
Pick up the unmistakable scent of Thai spices and follow your nose down an alley to this outdoor spot where authentic curries, tom yum and stir-fry are…
Kuala Lumpur
You can see the fresh bread being taken out of the oven at this appealing bakery, cake shop and cafe in a quiet part of the city centre. The outdoor patio…
Kuala Lumpur
Self-taught French chef Nathalie has built a solid reputation over the years for her inventive, fusion and nouvelle cuisine dishes. Her cooking studio is…
Kovalam
A friendly, simple seaside old-timer with check-print tablecloths and reliably good fresh cooking, hidden behind fishing boats where Hawa Beach meets…
Guangdong
This excellent restaurant serves the local speciality – braised wild-grown goose (狗仔鹅, gǒuzǎi é). The steamed tofu with shredded taro and ground pork …
Ulaanbaatar
This authentic Japanese cafe has a dedicated following who come for the simple curry lunches, fried chicken, ramen noodles, excellent cakes (try the…
Ko Samet
At the end of the street near the national-park post, Funky Monkey is regarded by many as making Ko Samet's best pizza. It certainly does a satisfying…
Sulawesi
An array of bamboo pondok (shaded platforms often found in rice paddies) arranged around aquaculture ponds give this place a relaxed feel. The food is…
Northern Laos
This main-street cafe is a sweet spot for homemade treats like apple pie, pecan pie and blueberry pie. It's also a top choice for coffee thanks to its…
Kaohsiung
At this small, 60-year-old stall, place your order and watch the lady assemble the rolls, her hands darting over huge plates of Chinese cabbage, sprouts,…
Senggigi
The name means 'biological mother' and that's just who's doing the work at this barely there, open-air roadside cafe. No-compromises Indonesian cooking is…
Jakarta
Small Indonesian chain inspired by New York; the decor is French brasserie meets art deco. There's a bakery selling fresh loaves and sourdough, plus a…
Banglamphu
You've conquered the deep-fried scorpion, now wrangle with poutine: French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Run by guys from Québec, this is the…
Arugam Bay
Samanthi’s, at Freedom Beach Cabanas, is run by a family of cheerful women. Order ahead for rice and curry (around Rs 350); other dishes are the standard…
Kerala
Dark, intimate and air-con-cooled, this is one of the classier dining experiences in the city centre, with marble-effect floors and seating at check-cloth…
Kashgar
This large and relatively untouristed night market has food stalls running alongside Yingbin Jie just north of the river. There's a fantastic selection of…
Kovalam
An easy-going balcony restaurant overlooking Lighthouse Beach, Indian-Swedish-operated ABC does a wide-ranging global menu of omelettes, soups, veg…
Downtown Kyoto
This is an upmarket branch of the Ganko chain that serves sushi and simple kaiseki sets. There’s a picture menu and you can stroll in the stunning garden…
Patan
This converted century-old traditional house is a great place to take a break from shopping at the nearby interior design shops of Kupondol. You can relax…
Northern Laos
This small eatery doubles as the only bar in town with a selection of more than just the ubiquitous Beerlao. The French-Lao owners offer cocktails to boat…
West Papua
It's worth the drive for an al fresco feast at this beloved hotel restaurant, where seafood, Chinese and Indonesia dishes feature prominently. The fish…
Kanchanaburi Province
Our favourite scenic dining in Sangkhlaburi, this resort restaurant is perched above the Mon bridge with a view stretching deep back over the lake…
Gyeongju
This terrific night market is on the northeast corner of the Jungang Market, with a whole line of stalls selling all manner of food, from vegetarian pasta…
South Lombok
That a Scottish-owned, vaguely Greek seafood restaurant is one of Kuta's best speaks volumes for where the dining scene is at. At this small, arched…
Ipoh
Occasional visitors to Ipoh head to Lou Wong and other famous purveyors of chicken bean sprouts, but ask a local and they might just direct you to Cowan…
Kansai
The signature dish here is local speciality yakisaba-sōmen (grilled mackerel over thin wheat noodles). The restaurant is inside a 150-year-old wooden…
Manila
Mantra represents the very best of contemporary Indian cuisine in the Philippine capital, serving divine dhal and other vegetarian dishes and plenty of…
Phnom Penh
A stylish American diner, this is incredibly popular with Phnom Penh expats in the know. The 16in pizzas are the largest in town, plus there's a dedicated…
Central Honshū
At the entrance to Ogimachi, this bustling eatery serves regional specialities such as hoba-miso (sweet miso paste grilled at the table on a magnolia leaf…
Kaohsiung
A clean, crisp-looking bistro that prides itself on using local produce as much as possible. Greens and seafood from Kaohsiung, pork from Pingtung and…
Gunung Mulu National Park
The Good Luck 'Cave'fe' Mulu (geddit?) is located right outside the park gates and stays open later than the park cafe, making it a good dinner option if…
Chiang Mai
Sprawling west along Th Mani Nopharat from the city's northern gate, this market serves all the usual suspects, alongside Chiang Mai's most famous kôw kăh…
Borobudur
This tranquil cafe and art gallery, with outdoor decking overlooking rice paddies, is a great spot for Javanese coffee and a cold beer. Or roll up at…
Ho Chi Minh City
This renowned spot, acclaimed by Anthony Bourdain, serves some of the best banh xeo (Vietnamese rice-flour pancakes stuffed with bean sprouts, prawns and…
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