Hue
This ever-popular and no-nonsense open-air vegetarian restaurant is renowned for filling food at bargain prices. Fresh banh beo, noodle dishes, crispy…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Yangon
Popular for breakfast meetings with the embassy and business crowd (it does excellent dim sum until 2pm), the Garden Bistro is also a pleasant spot for a…
Temples of Angkor
Set amid extensive farmland on the road between Siem Reap and Roluos, this restaurant specialises in organic vegetables grown in its very own gardens…
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Chinatown & the CBD
Never short of a queue, this legendary hawker stall serves up some of Singapore's best Hainanese chicken rice. Go for the S$5 serve, which delivers more…
Phuket
Gorgeous homemade breakfasts involving Chiang Rai coffee beans and avocados, artisan jams, muesli-fruit bowls, stuffed croissants and French toast with…
Chinatown
The reward for locating this hole-in-the-wall is a delicious plate of gŏo·ay đĕe·o kôo·a gài (flat rice noodles fried with garlic oil, chicken and egg)…
Kampot
A cosy, colourful place with a bohemian edge, Baraca serves inventive tapas with cherry-picked influences from Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East…
Chin State
The closest approximation of a modern coffeehouse in all of Chin and one of the few (or only?) where you can order an espresso. It's dimly lit, with a TV…
Luang Prabang
Big Tree Cafe's Korean food is considered the best in the city and it's always packed with Koreans, as well as aesthetes who come to see photographer Adri…
Ko Pha-Ngan
The restaurant at the Sanctuary resort proves that wholesome food (vegetarian and seafood) can also be delicious. Enjoy a tasty parade of plates – from…
Malaysia
The family that has run this stall for a couple of generations serves up simple dishes from salted-fish rice to braised bean curd and various veggie…
Mandalay
Blandly modern, if sparkling clean, this contemporary Thai place makes up for its lack of atmosphere with convenience (close to several recommended hotels…
Bangkok
This venerable Thai eatery has numerous branches and mall spin-offs around town, but we still fancy the original branch on Th Pramuan, where local…
Kuala Lumpur
This unassuming stall, down an alley, has been serving up its satisfyingly thick, slippery noodles for more than 20 years. The Hokkien mee here is…
Kampot
Named after the mongoose in Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, this riverfront terrace is all about the ambience. It’s also known for its Kampot pepper…
East Bali
Spectacular views and a wide array of menu choices lure diners away from the action in Jemeluk's main strip and up to this restaurant overlooking the blue…
West Timor
You'll smell this place before you see it, thanks to the grill charring sate out the front. Within the orange walls are a handful of large tables…
Ubud
It's not called the 'Home of Rendang' for nothing. The west Sumatran classic dish of long-marinated meats (beef is the true classic, but here there's also…
Nusa Dua
A bit of authentic food action amid the bland streets of Nusa, this is a good stop for babi guling (spit-roast pig). Pork soup is the perfect taste bud…
Ubud
Superfoods and organic fruits and vegetables from the cafe's own farm are used to excellent effect here. The menu holds lots of joy for vegans,…
Ho Chi Minh City
Expect some of Saigon's best views from the tables of this 28th-floor upmarket hotel cafe-restaurant. It serves tasty international food, including…
Bangkok
A casual eatery catering mostly to young foodies, this place serves tasty yet incredibly cheap Laotian fare. Must-try items include the flavourful chicken…
West Lombok
This is easily the island's most stylish bar and restaurant. Dine on fresh seafood and refined Sumatran fare at the bougainvillea-shaded tables, or down…
Labuan Bajo
Sit in white cane chairs and admire the hand-painted wall map while enjoying all-day breakfast made with vibrant ingredients from local farms. Booster…
West Java
A tasteful, soulful Chinese diner with a wonderful mapo tofu on the menu (the tofu was among the silkiest we've ever had), along with a number of ethnic…
Chiang Mai
In a new, quiet location northeast of Nimman since 2019, Tikky Cafe is worth the extra effort. The colourful cafe specialises in delicious fruit drinks…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
The Oceanside Market isn't very large, but it makes an ideal dinner destination because you can eat your food on the promenade or pier. On Friday and…
Ko Samui
A busy day market, Laem Din is packed with stalls that sell fresh fruits, vegetables and meats, and stocks local Thai kitchens. Pick up a kilo of sweet…
Malapascua Island
In an elevated position overlooking Logon Beach, Amihan is a very classy restaurant, with beautiful contemporary furnishings and stunning bay vistas. It's…
Manila
This longstanding and popular fresh seafood inahaw (grill) restaurant juts into Manila Bay. The breezes can be delightful on sweltering days, but check…
Banglamphu
Come here for the central Thai classic, gŏo·ay đĕe·o đôm yam ('rice noodle soup hotspicy with mixed fishball' on the menu), fishball noodles preseasoned…
Hat Khao Lak
Takieng is the most popular and attractive of the two open-air Thai restaurants beneath stilted tin roofs on Hwy 4, 2.5km north of Khao Lak Town. It…
Surabaya
This dimly lit dive, filled with locals, is the original location of a chain of soto ayam warungs with branches across Surabaya. Short on noodles, long on…
Little India & Kampong Glam
If you’re after a subcontinental sugar rush, tiny Moghul is the place to get it. Bite into luscious gulab jamun (syrup-soaked fried dough balls), harder…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
This cafe has espresso coffee, homestyle baking and interesting Western and Vietnamese meals. Bagels with smoked salmon, good pizza and Mediterranean…
Ko Samui
The Shack imports the finest cuts of meat from Australia and slathers them in a rainbow of tasty sauces from red wine to blue cheese. Booth seating and…
Solo
This delightful restaurant is inside a former batik factory, currently occupied by the Roemahkoe heritage hotel. It's particularly evocative at night,…
Luang Prabang
This haven of cool with comfy chairs and a contemporary vibe is one of the city's busiest bakeries. It offers delectable comfort food in the form of soups…
Danang
Sit around the bar near the wood-fired pizza oven or secure a booth and order from the Japanese-meets-Italian pizza menu. Handily, you can mix and match…
Ao Nang
This is one of the best (and most popular) of several seafood restaurants with gorgeous sea vistas in this pedestrian-only alley at the western end of the…
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