Phuket Town
A chic revamp has transformed this 1919 Sino-Portuguese building into a fabulous multiuse space strung around a leafy courtyard. Book in for excellent,…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Sumatra
With its birdcage lights, outdoor terrace and Shanghai glamour posters, this offshoot of the Jakarta-based empire conjures up an old-world vibe. The menu…
Hat Patong
Shaped like a ship's hull, this beautiful, quirky dining room and cocktail bar is one of Patong's most original restaurants, with white leather, faux…
Melaka City
Famous across Melaka for its large and well-stuffed pao (steamed pork buns; also known as bao), this place is Chinatown's biggest breakfast treat. With…
Ho Chi Minh City
For astonishing city vistas Towa can't be matched from its perch on the 28th floor. One of HCMC's best Japanese restaurants, this is the natural habitat…
Ninh Binh
This vast place with a pool table and beer on tap serves good-value Vietnamese and Western food and has plenty of local information on what to do and see…
Singapore
Overcome the feeling you're about to eat a bowl full of luminous green worms, because once you've tasted the sweet, subtle, pandan flavour of cendol, a…
Manila
The makers of El Chupacabra have created another wildly popular Latin-inspired street-side cafe in Poblacion, this one on up-and-coming Ebro St. The…
Kuala Lumpur
This old-school kopitiam (coffee shop) is a popular spot for a local breakfast or lunch. Try the famous Jln Imbi Pork Noodle stall (open 6.30am to 3pm) or…
Surat Thani
The calming sound of the Buddha fountain and the restaurant motto 'no money, no problem, eat meal free', sets the tone for this lovely, hidden space of…
Ko Samui
Ceiling fans chop the air and service is snappy and helpful at this roomy French-style boulangerie/patisserie away from the main drag, near Wat Lamai on…
Kuala Lumpur
Meaning 'Malaysia can!', the name of this clean and modern basement food court reflects its edible offerings, which showcase much-loved dishes from around…
Phuket
Mix a Paris-trained Thai chef with a simple streetside, semi-open-air setting and you get delicious, wallet-friendly Thai and international food. Sweet…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Inspired by the street fare of Mumbai, this seriously funky Indian restaurant offers flavour-punching dishes like dabba gosht (lamb, caramelised onion,…
Phuket
An Italian deli may not be what you came to Phuket for, but Bocconcino's homemade gelato is classic Surin: refined and refreshing. This elegant, expat…
Kota Bharu
The most popular spot for the best Malay food in town is this night market. Specialities include ayam percik (marinated chicken on bamboo skewers) and…
Hue
Nina's is a friendly, painting-hung restaurant, around a corner at the end of an alley, where crowd-pleasing stir-fried, claypot, fried-rice and curry…
Phuket
This sophisticated restaurant at Twin Palms resort has a lively, popular Sunday brunch (1980B), but it also serves elegantly prepared Thai and…
Northern Laos
No other restaurant in northern Laos offers such a tourist-friendly introduction to the region's diverse ethnic cuisines than this simple eatery with…
Penang
Back in the 1940s, the bungalow that this beachside restaurant partly occupies was the hub of the Lone Pine Hotel, one of Batu Ferringhi's most historic…
Yangon
Occupying the old ferry terminal, this pleasant Chinese restaurant is one the best places in town to soak up a river view (not that it has much…
Phuket
A striking minimalist-white creation with floor-to-ceiling windows and a leafy outlook, this contemporary family-run cafe is a welcome surprise close to…
Ko Samui
This delicious halal joint has a varied and diverse Thai menu, offering fresh seafood bought in the local market at Ban Hua Thanon. The owner is from one…
Medan
At this colonial-era relic, perfect for nostalgia buffs, only the prices have changed. Medan's oldest restaurant dates to 1934 and is great for a taste of…
Singapore
Yellow plastic chairs, easy-wipe tables and staff shouting out orders: down-to-earth Long Phung serves up some of Singapore's best Vietnamese food. The…
Singapore
Channelling 1972 with its Laminex countertop and wood-panelled walls, this tiny, cash-only sushi bar feels like a scrumptious local secret. Nab a spot at…
Sumba
This cool, bamboo restaurant serves up wood-fired pizzas, pasta and burgers alongside the usual Indo suspects.
Singapore
Start the day the old-school way at this veteran coffee joint, pimped with endearingly lame laminated jokes. Order a strong kopi (coffee), a serve of kaya…
Singapore
A nostalgia trip for many older Singaporeans, old-style bakeries such as Chin Mee Chin are a dying breed, with their geometric floors, wooden chairs and…
Kuching
Sells over 40 varieties of kek lapis – a colourful layered cake made with wheat flour, egg, prodigious quantities of butter or margarine, and flavourings…
Ho Chi Minh City
Shared tables and a sunny whitewashed interior combine with excellent Mediterranean cuisine at this District 2 favourite. Spanish, Moroccan, Greek and…
Yogyakarta
Traditional Javanese dishes including eyem penggeng (chicken simmered in spiced coconut cream) are served in this tasteful interior space with wood…
The Southern Islands
Right on the pier, this is the best place to eat in the village both for the food and the breezy ambience. English is a challenge so you'll have to be…
Ko Samui
Grab a free beach towel and crash out on a sun lounger after a full meal at breezy Baobab, or have a massage next door. You'll need two hands to turn over…
Chiang Mai
You may not remember SS1254372 Cafe’s name but you will remember its quirky setting, inventive decor and meals bursting with colour. Best for breakfast…
Kuala Lumpur
Neapolitan-style thick-crust sourdough bases topped with San Marzano tomato sauce and Italian mozzarella di bufala (buffalo-milk mozzarella) are the…
Chinatown & the CBD
Opened since 1955, this legendary satay stall cooks over red hot coals, giving the meat a wonderful smoky flavour. These sticks of juicy meat served with…
Kuala Lumpur
Dim sum is given a contemporary spin at this fun chain restaurant where you can gorge on steamed buns, egg tarts and other dainty delicacies all day long…
South Lombok
Perched on a mountaintop 2km west of town on the road to Mawan, this breezy, Mediterranean-themed lounge-restaurant has spectacular vistas of pristine…
Phnom Penh
A mod Australian cafe that started out with a top breakfast and brunch, Enso now offers a dinner menu too. Brunch options include leek, Gruyère cheese and…
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