Phuket
Throw on your breeziest island-chic outfit to dine by the sand at Bang Thao's (and, arguably, Phuket's) glitziest beach club. There's a mellow-party…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The Westin's good-value seafood high tea is divided into three 'courses', with freshly shucked oysters and decadent lobster thermidor followed by bites…
Jakarta
One of several similar places around Taman Fatahillah, this restaurant is housed in a cute old Dutch building with green shutters. You can eat inside…
Borobudur
About 5km west from Borobudur Temple is this enchanting cafe set inside a restored 200-year-old Javanese house with rustic-chic furniture in keeping with…
Little India & Kampong Glam
The bakers at this light, contemporary bakery-cafe earned their stripes at Paris' Cordon Bleu. The result? Irresistible sweet treats and countless broken…
Singapore
According to Roland, it was his mum, Mrs Lim, who invented Singapore's iconic chilli crab back in the 1950s. Decades on, Roland has his own giant…
Phuket
Waves lap the rocks below your table at this wonderfully scenic terrace restaurant overlooking northern Hat Nai Harn. The creative Mediterranean-Thai menu…
Phuket Town
Red lanterns cascade down this inviting 130-year-old Sino-Portuguese building, now reimagined as a packed-out restaurant devoted to Phuketian cooking…
Hua Hin
The most famous of the old-time pier restaurants, Chaolay serves a full house nightly, even in the low-season. There's a chaotic open kitchen on the…
Chiang Mai
Named after the baskets that local farmers used to winnow rice (and festooned in them), Khu Khao serves a regional cuisine with influences spanning the…
Hanoi
Ranging over four floors with a terrace and bar, this superb modernist cafe-bar-restaurant overlooking the Temple of Literature features neat interior…
Hanoi
Bun Cha Huong Lien was launched into stardom thanks to Barack Obama, who dined here with celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain in May 2016. Customers fill the…
Yangon
Even though it's on the edge of an industrial estate, this combined modern bakery, cafe and dessert bar drags in the crowds. It's famous for its faluda (…
Jakarta
You'll see cooks preparing fried and steamed Chinese pork dumplings out the front of this ramshackle but highly popular little place in Glodok, dating…
Northeastern Thailand
Foodies in town on a weekend should make this popular market their breakfast destination. Although there's a variety of food available, Isan dishes are…
Bangkok
This sophisticated, house-bound, riverside Thai restaurant has its antique walls adorned with photos of royals and celebrities, and the dining area is…
Singapore
You'll be longing for sweet home Alabama at this breezy, all-American barbecue legend. Californian owner Rob makes all the dry rubs using secret recipes…
Phuket Town
Settle in on cushioned booths at this popular arty cafe, surrounded by floors of varnished concrete and yellow walls covered in bright art. The menu is…
George Town
This busy and buzzy Indian nasi kandar (rice and curry) restaurant whips up penny-priced masala dosas (rice-and-lentil crêpe stuffed with spiced potatoes)…
Chiang Mai
A perennial favourite among well-heeled travellers, expat-owned David's Kitchen offers a bright, elegant atmosphere and level of service unparalleled in…
South Coast
Perched over the seasonal lake, Stung Takeo features a seafood-heavy menu full of traditional flavour such as squid and Kampot pepper. But the main reason…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This is not so much a 'food house' as a loud, crowded undercover laneway lined with cult-status stalls. Work up a sweat with a bowl of award-winning…
Ho Chi Minh City
Celebrating all things rice, this cosy neighbourhood restaurant serves up Vietnamese classics with a fusion twist. The sun-dried squid is marinated in…
Phuket
Reached only by hand-pulled barge, this lagoon-side restaurant is a magical spot, with traditional-style wood-walled săh·lah (hall) and sparkling fire-lit…
Dumaguete
Much of the menu of burgers, sandwiches, seafood and Filipino standards is ordinary and relatively pricey, however it's worth a visit for the style and…
Phuket
Turquoise-on-white tablecloths and attentive staff make Phen's a popular beachside choice. It's one of just a few Phuket spots where you can still dine…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Sequestered in a cosy building behind an old church, cafe-style Artichoke is the stamping ground of street-smart chef Bjorn Shen. His schtick is Middle…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
While this airy, industrial-cool cafe roasts and serves top-class coffee, it also serves seriously scrumptious grub. Produce is super fresh and the…
Phuket Town
Royal Thai cuisine in royal Thai surroundings. In the beautifully restored, mustard-yellow Phra Pitak Chinpracha Mansion overlooking manicured lawns, Blue…
Johor Bahru
The signature dish of smart Din Tai Fung is xiaolongbao, gorgeous Chinese dumplings with various fillings, including crab roe, pork and chicken, but there…
North Sumatra
A good place to sample local Karo cuisine is this shack restaurant with wood-crate-panelled walls decorated in murals. The speciality here is BPK (babi…
Phuket
Amid colourful boards of chalked-up specials, this elegant terrace restaurant turns out fabulously fresh pizza-oven flatbreads garnished with delectable…
Phuket
Minimalist modern lines, a sophisticated but chilled-out vibe and a deliciously inventive fusion menu inspired by Thai and Mediterranean flavours make…
Melaka City
The Peranakan (Nonya) cuisine here has a dedicated following, but service can be a bit curt and a wait is inevitable at weekends. However, many consider…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Up a dirt track in the middle of nowhere (but well signposted), this spot owned by a farming family (with chickens, pigs and rabbits) does what it says on…
Kuala Lumpur
Established in 1977 and now a popular local chain with outlets in a number of the city's malls, Madam Kwan's specalises in nasi lemek (rice boiled in…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Charlie has garnered a loyal following over the last few decades for his comforting Nonya cuisine. After an eight year hiatus he's back doing what he…
Kuala Lumpur
The flagship brand of the BIG group of dining outlets delivers on both style and substance. There's a tempting range of Eastern and Western comfort foods,…
Sumatra
Tucked down a residential side street on the ground floor of an apartment building, this local haunt is a favourite for pempek (deep-fried fish cake made…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Often referred to as the little cousin of Burnt Ends (it's partly owned by chef David Pynt), this American barbecue joint takes inspiration from the…
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