Must-see restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Chinatown & the CBD
During peak times, health fanatics practically overrun Poke Theory. The object of their desire? Poke (pronounced poh-kay), Hawaiian raw fish, served in…
Chinatown & the CBD
From the ground-floor black-marble bar to the upstairs sweep of crisp linen, Chesterfield banquettes and Dior-clad women, colonial glamour is always in…
Little India & Kampong Glam
You'll find Singaporeans of all ages in line at this hawker stall to indulge in appam (fermented rice-flour and coconut-milk pancake), a nostalgic…
Chinatown & the CBD
By day this Aussie-style eatery, with a German twist inspired by neighbouring Goethe-Institut, serves up mouthwatering homemade dishes that have patrons…
Chinatown & the CBD
Appetite piqued, pull up a plastic stool at Tiong Shian Porridge Centre, an old-school kopitiam (coffeeshop) where elderly uncles tuck into delicious…
Chinatown & the CBD
A smart choice for a traditional Singaporean breakfast of kaya (coconut jam) toast, runny eggs and strong kopi (coffee). Sit outside in the breezy five…
Chinatown & the CBD
Hit this veteran stall for juicy, made-to-order popiah (fresh spring rolls) and the sweet-and-sour flavour explosion of rojak (tropical fruit and…
Kuching
Cheap, tasty dishes to look for include laksa, Chinese-style mee sapi (beef noodle soup), red kolo mee (noodles with pork and a sweet barbecue sauce),…
Singapore
Think you're in for escargot? Think again. Set inside an airy, super-local hawker centre, low-frills Le Chasseur is one of Singapore's best bets for…
Sentosa Island
At the quieter end of Siloso Beach, Trapizza is a great place to head if you're after a great beach vista coupled with yummy thin crust pizzas straight…
Singapore
Smack bang in the middle of the Singapore Zoo this is the easiest place to grab a bite to eat during your visit. Choose from local favourites like…
George Town
Hidden behind a curtain of greenery in a weathered period building is Awesome Canteen, with an all-paleo menu (no processed food and grains) that's an…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
If you prefer your hawker grub with a side of air-con, head to this bustling, gleaming food court in Marina Bay Sands mall's basement. Its stalls cover…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Bright and relaxed, this is the most accessible of the Burmese eateries inside Peninsula Plaza. Order a bowl of signature mohinga, a delicate, sweet-and…
Malaysia
On the main road across from the entrance to Bukit Malawati, this old-style kopitiam (coffee shop) founded in 1935 serves Malaysian favourites such as…
George Town
Dishes such as beef pot pie and prawn-crusted sea bass are on the main menu, but the best reason for heading to this beautifully restored 200-year-old…
George Town
It doesn't get more elegant than a candlelit table at the main restaurant of the E&O Hotel, whether you come for dinner or their excellent afternoon tea …
Singapore
Waiting at the top of Mandarin Gallery's outdoor escalator is Providore, a cool, upbeat cafe pimped with white tiles, industrial details and shelves…
Kota Kinabalu
Festooned with ship's rigging and lifebuoys, this place looks like the owners decided to run a few miles with a nautical theme. Maritime theme aside, the…
George Town
There's a menu at this waterfront seafood smorgasbord, but talk to your server about what's fresh. The dining hall is invariably packed – if it's too busy…
Ipoh
This simple but choice-packed restaurant in Little India is part of a Malaysia-wide chain and is excellent value. Mop up chutney and dhal with a fluffy…
Singapore
Industrial-style windows, concrete floors and plush designer furniture: airy, contemporary Wild Honey serves scrumptious all-day breakfasts from around…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This super-cheap chain restaurant is a top spot to sample South Indian breakfast staples like idly (fermented rice cakes) and dosa (thin, lentil-flour…
Singapore
Offering buffet or à la carte dining, you can choose from a spread of local specialities and seafood. An Asian buffet is available from 5.30pm to 8.15pm,…
Sarawak
Malaysia’s largest fruit-and-veg market has more than 1000 stalls. Upstairs, Chinese-, Malay- and Iban-run food stalls serve up local specialities,…
Singapore
Set on the oceanside corner of the Changi Village hawker centre, Charlie's is an institution. There's a wide variety of beers and a long list of comfort…
Kuala Lumpur
The stream running between Jln Perak and Jln Pinang has been buried beneath this recently revamped alley of small food and beverage outlets, mainly…
Singapore
Chairs hanging from the ceiling, recycled timber tables and sexy Latino beats: this cool, casual taco shack packs in a diverse crowd, all here for a…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Cluttered with sacks of flour and onions, tiny Usman whips up seriously fine paneer (soft, unfermented cheese made from milk curd); the palak paneer …
Little India & Kampong Glam
Right beside Abdul Gafoor Mosque, this pocket-sized Muslim snack shop fills up around prayer time, its customers spilling out onto the street. Tuck into…
Johor Bahru
This airy, old-school corner coffee shop and teahouse with delightful mosaic-tiled flooring is very popular with locals and tourists alike. Take a seat…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
The cheaper and more popular of the two options in the park is this canteen-style spot directly below the park visitors centre. It offers basic but decent…
Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Delights
George Town
What started as a Chinese egg-tart business run from a trishaw in the 1970s has blossomed into a mini-empire of pastry shops around George Town. You can…
Kota Kinabalu
Nagisa exudes class and refinement but the service and food quality are inconsistent. There's a wealth of sushi dishes, from California temaki (crab stick…
English Tea House & Restaurant
Sandakan
More English than a Graham Greene novel, this beautiful stucco-pillared villa, with its manicured croquet lawn, bay views and wicker chairs parked under a…
Melaka City
This lively white-tiled hole in the wall has one specialist cook preparing delicious Hokkien-style popiah (lettuce, bean sprouts, egg and chilli paste in…
George Town
Traditional local dishes such as laksa and nasi goreng (fried rice) with chicken satay are made with high-quality ingredients and served in generous…
Little India & Kampong Glam
In the basement food hall of Bugis Junction mall, this respected local chain is a solid spot for a traditional local breakfast of kopi (coffee) and kaya …
Kota Kinabalu
This silk-festooned waterfront restaurant looks promising, but its northern Indian cuisine is hit-and-miss. The naan bread is pillowy-soft, vegetarian…
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