Kota Kinabalu
Santan has waterside seating and features an extensive menu of Southeast Asian dishes ranging from beef rendang to chilli crab. There is also a good range…
Must-see restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Medan Selera Dato’ Tawhil Azar
Ipoh
Surrounding a children’s playground, this hawker centre has mostly Malay stalls ranging from roti canai (flaky flatbread) to satay, icy desserts and nasi…
Kuala Lumpur
A KL offshoot of the original Bali Mama San, this stylish joint occupies a prime position overlooking the KLCC park's fountains. The menu is peppered with…
Sarawak
Stalls selling quick, flavoursome bites such as kolo mee (noodles cooked with pork lard; RM6), wonton mee (noodles with dumplings; RM6) and fresh juices …
George Town
Although in a rather charmless setting in a mall, the food here is good, and ranges from several kerabu (salads) to staples such as inche kabin (deep…
Melaka City
Famous for its satay celup (a Melaka adaptation of steamboat with satay sauce), this place is often packed with tourists, even when late, so you may have…
George Town
The name here is Chinese for 'roots', a contrast with the sleek, modern dining room and likewise cuisine at this new restaurant. Sit at the counter for…
Penang
Run by friendly folk, this pleasantly decorated cafe serves a very tasty range of local dishes including a delicious laksa, Hakka rice and noodles and…
Pulau Langkawi
The comfortable dining room, pleasant outdoor seating area and efficient service here belie the reasonable prices. It's a good place to go for authentic…
George Town
All visitors to Fort Cornwallis can claim RM10 off the bill at this stylish but somewhat forlorn restaurant within the complex. There's some tempting…
Sandakan
Regarded by many as the best of the gaggle of casual eateries that line the waterfront, the Harbour Bistro menu lists plenty of Asian options using beef,…
Old Chang Kee Coffee House @ Rex
Little India & Kampong Glam
What started as a small curry-puff stall in a coffee house in 1956 has rapidly grown to be one of Singapore's most recognised food brands (look for the…
Singapore
In the basement of Japanese department store Takashimaya, this polished, expansive food hall serves up a Who's Who of Japanese and other Asian culinary…
Kuala Lumpur
You can watch French TV or leaf through a French book or magazine while dining at this relaxed cafe in the residential bungalow that houses the Alliance…
George Town
Don't be put off by the fact that this restaurant is part of a gambling club. Many locals swear by the quality of their Chinese cuisine, and we can attest…
Chinatown & the CBD
If you've got a hankering for the taste of Ol’ Blighty, then head to this new generation hawker stall run by a father-and-son duo, who serve up possibly…
Sarawak
Lundu's location at the edge of Sungai Stamin and just a few kilometres from the ocean makes for delicious fresh fish from both river and sea. This…
Johor Bahru
An excellent South Indian restaurant with some of the best chicken you've ever had, served on a banana-leaf plate. Ask for the 'vegetarian chicken' – tofu…
Johor
This place – named after the famous Taoist mountain Hua Shan in China's Shaanxi Province – looks like it's been going forever and is best known for its…
Sandakan
Located in what looks like a multi-storey car park, this is the best spot in town for cheap eats and food stalls. Upstairs you'll find strictly halal food…
Sarawak
Malay and Chinese food stalls fill the upper floor of this blue-coloured fruit-and-vegetable market. The cone-shaped roofs of Pasar Utama and the next…
Johor Bahru
Come late afternoon, the little food stalls crammed along this alley (parallel to Jln Meldrum) start frying up everything from ikan bakar (grilled fish)…
Pulau Langkawi
At Putumayo the cuisine ranges from across Asia, looping from Malaysia through Thailand to China with fresh fish and seafood (including prawns the size of…
Sarawak
Owned by an Iban-Kenyah family, Crystal Cafe is a good bet for a simple meal of mee goreng (fried noodles; RM4), laksa Sarawak (RM5), nasi lemak ayam …
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
We admire the philosophy behind this restaurant – a portion of the proceeds go to aid projects. The food itself is a mix of familiar favourites: pastas,…
Melaka City
Many of the dishes involve tea at this pleasant restaurant named after wisteria, one of the more interesting and, crucially, local chains in the Shore…
Melaka City
This elegant affair serenades customers with classic easy-going jazz. Choose from healthy granolas, avocado on toast or a moreish brownie and wash it all…
Kuantan
Fancy trying patin (silver catfish), the local delicacy? Both wild-caught and cheaper farmed patin in a tempoyak (fermented durian sambal) sauce are part…
Kuching
A great place to try indigenous dishes such as ayam pansuh (chicken cooked in bamboo; RM10), fried tapioca leaves (RM6) and umai (a Sarawakian version of…
Kuching
Look behind the green, Milo-sponsored awnings for the half-a-dozen stalls that crank out porridge, laksa, and chicken, rice and noodle dishes. Popular…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This spot is a retro-inspired recreation of the hawker stalls from 1960s Singapore, except with a dose of air-conditioning. Located under the shadow of…
George Town
A massive, always-packed seafood joint with big round tables inside and a few thatched huts outside, across from the waterfront promenade. The restaurant…
Kuching
This North Indian restaurant, a Kuching fixture since 1994, sports a huge menu featuring tandoori chicken and naan as well as delicious mutton, fish and…
Kuala Lumpur
Not for the faint-hearted: the intensely flavoursome broth for these noodles is drawn from a cauldron in which cows' livers bubble ominously. Ask for it…
Kota Kinabalu
Follow your nose to one of KK's best and most enthusiastic durian purveyors. As well as the domesticated 'king' variety, look for the small, rare,…
Sarawak
A good place to pick up snacks, fresh fruit and Malay favourites such as satay and nasi lemak – rice boiled in coconut milk and served with fried ikan…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This is Singapore’s Little Thailand. Forget the fancy restaurants with their Buddha statues and cultural knick-knacks: if you want real Thai food, head to…
Singapore
Serves up fresh-from-the-oven roast chicken, with hot and cold sides like coleslaw, fries and pretty good mashed potatoes with gravy. Grab a seat near the…
Sarawak
Opposite the airport (on the other side of the runway from the terminal building), this relaxed cafe has chicken rice as its speciality. One of the cafe's…
George Town
A pocket-sized breakfast spot that draws a largely local following, despite being close to the backpacker strip. There’s a classic-rock soundtrack and a…
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