Chinatown & the CBD
Join the crowd at this graffiti-pimped, cocktail-swilling izakaya for produce-driven, finger-licking Japanese sharing plates. Peck your beak at winners…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Solo
Most notable for the setting in a restored Dutch colonial compound (with some puzzling modern touches such as a ceiling of umbrellas), this enormous…
Kuta & Legian
If you haven't tried Masakan Padang food yet, you haven't eaten proper Indonesian. Saleko is a great place to sample this simple, delicious and cheap…
Around Manila
Leslie's is the most famous of several large Filipino inahaw (grill) restaurants along the central ridge where you can sample tawili and bulalo. The…
Flores
On the main road beneath an unmarked white canvas gazebo, between the tourist office and Cinnamon Guesthouse, is a smiling lady selling traditional sweets…
Kota Kinabalu
The crowded tables and queues of hungry patrons ready to pounce on any vacant seat speak volumes for the popularity of this place after sunset. If you…
Chinatown
Strategically located for a lunch break after visiting Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha), Khun Yah specialises in the full-flavoured curries, relishes, stir…
Singapore
Famously, this is Singapore's oldest Peranakan restaurant (established 1953) and the late former–Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's favourite…but even boasts…
Hat Kata
Spread across two peaceful, intimate pavilions, this atmospheric restaurant overflows with traditional teak wood, weathered Thai antiques, softly tinkling…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Gardens by the Bay's own hawker centre has an enviable location, alongside Marina Bay and far from the roar of city traffic. Especially evocative at night…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
While we’re naturally sceptical of self-styled ‘celebrity’ chefs, the peroxide-blonde Mr Stroobant has earned his fame. The modern French seasonal menu,…
Singapore
Balestier Rd is famous for bakeries that peddle tau sar piah, a snack-friendly, Hokkien-style pastry filled with salty or sweet bean paste. Loong Fatt is…
Ko Lipe
The bar is a long-tail, there are secondhand books for sale and black-and-white local-life photos are plastered across the walls. Pop into this coolly…
Chinatown & the CBD
Injecting a touch of French flair to the hip Tiong Bahru 'hood, this airy cafe is a popular brunch spot among expat women. The assortment of bakery items,…
Kuala Lumpur
The name of this appealingly designed restaurant, conjoining Malay and Western ingredients, hints at its game plan: offering Malay and Western tapas-sized…
Sumatra
A change-up from your typical Indonesia cuisine is this local institution famous for its martabak (fried roti stuffed with egg). Opened by an Indian owner…
Moalboal
Everything is prepared with love and attention at this simple place run by two friendly local women; there's always a daily special and vegans and…
Ho Chi Minh City
Thatched-roof buildings clustered around a courtyard provide an atmospheric setting for this informal but upmarket cafe-bistro-bar. Phu Quoc seafood is…
Kuala Lumpur
One of KL’s best Malaysian restaurants, Bijan offers skilfully cooked traditional dishes in a sophisticated dining room that spills out into a tropical…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
With fabulous cross-river views of Wat Arun through floor-to-ceiling windows, this excellent in-house Thai restaurant of the eponymous hotel has nailed…
Mandalay
This gently buzzing lounge-style cafe-restaurant is set behind palms; indoors is a little bare bones. The predominantly Western menu has lots of coffees,…
Chiang Mai
This family-friendly restaurant has the perfect combination of Western and Thai dishes, plus an imaginative bamboo playground for children to play, climb…
Yogyakarta
Located in the Kota Gede area, this is considered by locals to be one of Yogya’s best restaurants, with a lavish setting in a 150-year-old colonial…
Bicol
This Bicolano cafeteria-style joint is justifiably popular with locals thanks to its extensive and inexpensive array of dishes such as lechón (roast…
Nan Hwa Chong Fish-Head Steamboat Corner
Little India & Kampong Glam
If you only try fish-head steamboat once, do it at this noisy, open-fronted veteran. Cooked on charcoal, the large pot of fish heads is brought to you in…
West Timor
The first place in Timor to serve se'i babi (smoked pork) in a rumah makan, and not just to families on special occasions. If you want to see the process,…
Hua Hin
Except for the lack of animal products, this modern place has nothing in common with the typical Thai jae vegan restaurant: there's wine, garlic, air-con,…
Solo
A classic backpackers' hangout, the Baru is also a good spot to try local Solonese specialities such as nasi liwet (coconut-milk rice with chicken and egg…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Vintage jazz and blues often feature at this interesting spot co-owned by an artist and an architect. Menu highlights include decent salads, spicy…
Bangkok
Traditional Greek dishes, complete with plate-smashing theatrics, make Aesop's a meal to remember. Run by Greek/Australian John Gamvros, to honour his…
Kuching
This place gets consistently good reviews for cuisine, service and lovely river views. Local dishes such as Sarawak laksa (RM12) and its own invention,…
Sumatra
This is Jambi’s essential evening destination for promenading along the attractive, curved pedestrian bridge across the river that lights up at night…
Banglamphu
This popular place does gŏo·ay jáp yoo·an, identified on the menu as 'Vietnamese noodle'. Introduced to northeastern Thailand via Vietnamese immigrants,…
Myanmar (Burma)
This is about as modern as it gets for Bago – and to be fair, this Thai restaurant offers a pretty good selection with a great view over the town from its…
Ko Samui
Magically set in front of a photogenic rice field with green hills in the distance, fantastic Farmer's – within the resort of the same name – is a choice…
Ayuthaya
Targeting tourists but serving authentic flavours (unless you ask them to mild it down), Malakor serves up southern catfish curry, pàd gàprow gài (chicken…
Baguio
Baguio's best Japanese restaurant feels like a cosy living room, with its handful of tables close together between wood-panelled walls decorated with…
Kuala Lumpur
Its tag line is 'baba can cook', the baba being genial Uncle John who is often found greeting guests at this atmospheric and justly popular restaurant…
Yangon
Occupying a corner of the Red Cross Building, this restaurant and bar ooze urban sophistication with nods to its dockside location in the artwork. The…
Cebu City
Patrons flock to this fantastic food park in Cebu IT Park to gnaw on a dizzying array of Filipino and Southeast Asian specialties to the sound of live…
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