Yangon
Pansuriya trades on its evocative building's heritage and is plastered with memorabilia and art, some of it for sale (it also has a gallery space a couple…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Phnom Penh
Metro is one of the hottest spots on the riverfront strip thanks to its striking design and an adventurous menu. Small plates are for sampling and include…
Kuala Lumpur
Off the tourist radar but renowned locally, this hawker-stall alley comes to life at night. Evening grazing could include addictive fried chicken, chai…
Chiang Mai
Huen Phen restaurant serves a comprehensive, and usually quite delicious, selection of northern Thai food in an antique bric-a-brac and plant-filled house…
Kuala Lumpur
It's quite acceptable to use your fingers to savour the sublime sushi served at the counter, one piece at a time, by expert Japanese chefs. There are also…
Bandung
A classy restaurant serving modern, well-presented Sundanese food, including fresh fish and karedok (salad of long beans and bean sprouts in a spicy sauce…
Vientiane
An upscale-ish place serving a hefty, but not too large, menu of Lao dishes. Choose from salads, soups, grilled dishes and more, including daily specials,…
Banda Aceh
This downtown place is a local institution notable for its delicious homemade ice cream. It has a heap of flavours, including local offerings such as…
Kampot
Tertúlia offers nothing less than a beautiful Portuguese dining experience, complete with a wine bar. Steaks and locally sourced seafood are slow cooked…
Phu Quoc Island
One of the best eating experiences around is to sit on the deck at Mango Bay, dining on tamarind blue-swimmer crab and peering out to sea. There are…
West Sumatra
Padang food in West Sumatra rarely disappoints, and this cafeteria-style restaurant is famous for its authentic smoky beef rendang, among its assortment…
Phnom Penh
Set in an attractive French villa, the Sugar Palm is the place to sample traditional flavours infused with herbs and spices, including delicious char…
Kuta & Legian
A stylish, modern take on the traditional open-fronted cafe, Fat Chow serves Asian-accented fare at long picnic tables, small tables and lounges. The food…
Vientiane
This ramshackle restaurant draws locals for the combination of deep-fried chicken (the owner allegedly 'borrowed' the recipe from the other KFC), Lao…
Siem Reap
Arguably the best Thai restaurant in Siem Reap, this little eatery specialises in succulent duck dishes, but has a whole range of vegetarian options…
George Town
A famous vendor of Hokkien mee (mixed noodles in a rich, prawn- and pork-based broth) draws most folks to this open-air hawker convocation, but there's…
Jakarta
An excellent low-key local chain restaurant just a short walk from glitzy malls and hotels. Classic Indonesian dishes from satay to beef rendang are…
Bohol
In a historic family house with antiques, scuffed-wood floors and sparkling cutlery, sophisticated Gerarda's does fabulous Filipino food. Highlights…
Singaraja
One of the more established cafes at Pantai Penimbangan, Cozy has a long menu of Balinese, Indonesian and seafood dishes. Celebrating locals fill the open…
Kuala Lumpur
Occupying a tastefully restored old home, French Feast offers classic French bistro–style dishes including cassoulet, house-smoked sausages with puy…
George Town
Step into this classic-feeling cafe for excellent nasi kandar (Muslim-influenced curries served over rice). You can't go wrong with the tomato rice,…
Bohol
A cowboy-themed restaurant that employs deaf waiters and chefs. The menu – which includes a beginner's guide to sign language – is chock-full of good ol'…
Nusa Lembongan
This irresistible cafe has great green cred and is noted for giving back to the community. But what it gives customers is also good: fresh and creative…
Siem Reap
This little taverna near Psar Chaa looks like it comes straight out of the Med, and the food tastes pretty authentic too. Choose from all the Greek…
Yangon
This cosy but artfully designed place has bags of atmosphere and is run by Bo, a friendly young Myanmar woman who used to live in Thailand. The food,…
El Nido
Stylish and sophisticated, the loungey 2nd-floor restaurant has waterfront views, excellent pizza and homemade ice cream. It has an abbreviated lunch menu…
Pulau Langkawi
Unkaizan serves lauded Japanese food, with seating in a cosy bungalow and on an open patio. The menu spans much that Japan is known for, but don’t forget…
Boracay
Mandala Spa & Resort Villas' on-site organic herb garden is the source and inspiration for the tremendous salads and flavourful Thai curries that emerge…
Central Java
This attractive teahouse is set in an authentic joglo (traditional Javanese house), with over a dozen wood tables shaded by parasols edging tea terraces…
Canggu
There's a hippy-chic vibe at this thatched cafe with a mellow open-air dining room upstairs. The menu leans towards healthy, including juices and lots of…
Siem Reap
This Australian-run cafe is generating a real reputation among expats in Siem Reap thanks to a great range of cafe-bistro comfort food like homemade…
Siem Reap
Part of the King's Road village, Embassy is all about Khmer gastronomy, offering an evolving menu that changes with the seasons. Under the supervision of…
Vientiane
One of the best-loved coffee shops in Vientiane, Naked specialises in home-grown Lao coffee and selected gourmet imports from places as diverse as…
Cebu City
This modish Chinese joint is justifiably popular for its dim-sum deal (P399, all-you-can-eat from the conveyor belt) but there are other tempting choices…
Siem Reap
The crisp white linens and air-con beckon diners into this French restaurant hidden away down a side street near Psar Chaa. The menu includes a good range…
Pulau Langkawi
Istanbul serves a brief menu of familiar but hearty and delicious Turkish dishes, including İskender kebap, smothered in a rich tomato sauce and served…
Seminyak
A sleek beachside restaurant with good views across a lovely lawn and sand to the surf from its 2nd-floor tables. The bar is popular with sunset-watchers,…
Yangon
A century-old wooden mansion has been expertly renovated into Yangon's most upmarket but still reasonably priced Shan restaurant. Among the delicious…
Kerobokan
Set in a bungalow-style large open-sided brick space, this old-fashioned restaurant excels at fresh Balinese seafood with an Italian accent (lots of…
Bukit Peninsula
The menu assures patrons that seeing the prices means 'Don't be worry!' Part of the rather staid northern group, JBS is especially welcoming with a huge…
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