Bangkok
For those who love the sweet stuff, the in-house cafe at Sukhothai offers a unique, almost entirely cocoa-based high tea called Chocolate Buffet every…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Manila
A classic Tsinoy (Chinese Filipino) bakery marked by an awesome 1950s-style neon sign on Escolta St. Thin-crust hopia – dense sweet cakes filled with mung…
Ubud
In a beautiful location on a plateau overlooking rice terraces, this cafe in the middle of a big organic farm serves a large menu of healthy food and…
Jakarta
Good brunch spot in a trendy retro space with a display of vintage phones and radios and a polished factory chic feel. You can't go wrong with the croque…
Bangkok
Jay So has no signage or menu, but a mortar and pestle and a huge grill out front are the telltale signs of ballistically spicy sôm·đam (green papaya…
Chinatown & the CBD
Whenever you arrive there will always be a queue at this old-time favourite stall selling kway teow mee (fried flat noodles). Don't be discouraged, the…
Banglamphu
This crumbling shophouse has for the last 70 years been churning out some of Bangkok’s most famous coconut ice cream – the ideal palate cleanser after a…
Sumatra
Opposite Jambi's magnificent mosque is this reliable cafe that ticks all the boxes for excellent single-origin coffee, air-conditioning and wi-fi. It also…
Cebu City
A little slice of France in the middle of Cebu, La Maison offers fine dining in a pale-pink, colonial-style building reminiscent of a French Indochine…
Hoi An
Celebrity chef Duc Tran’s most beautiful Hoi An restaurant enjoys a prime riverside plot and puts a global spin on Vietnamese cuisine, with fresh,…
Mai Chau
The eponymous three sisters here run a friendly local joint that's a step up from other places in town. House specials include red pumpkin soup with rice,…
Chiang Mai
In the tidy little Kad Klang Wiang arcade, Girasole makes a convincing claim to offer the city's best pizzas, prepared using real pepperoni and other hard…
Surat Thani
A vista overlooking one of the key intersections of the Night Market is a real draw at this cool little vegan dessert spot. Sit and people watch as you…
Northern Laos
Fresh and bursting with doughy aromas, DP is a great spot for Western or healthy fruit breakfasts. And as well as mouthwatering pastries (get here early…
Bangkok
Art deco Shanghai comes to life in this refurbished colonial-style house in Bangkok, located in the compound of the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The big draw…
Pattaya
Just north of the Dolphin Roundabout, this stylish French-style cafe serves excellent salads, crepes, croissants and, of course, baguettes, plus numerous…
Melaka City
The main reason to head to Portuguese Sq is the food that you can enjoy at outdoor tables with a sea view. This laid-back outlet to the rear of the…
West Java
The most happening eatery in Bogor. There's seating on three floors beneath a soaring, pyramid-shaped thatched roof, though the best tables are on the…
Sumatra
Just across from the British Cemetery is this German-owned cafe that's the go-to place if you're hankering for Western comfort food. Decide between stone…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Think of all those different smoky, spicy, crispy, meaty bites you've encountered on the street. Now imagine them assembled in one hip, retro-themed…
Ko Lanta
Highly rated by both visiting Thais and locals, this Thai-Chinese place offers a delectable range of fresh fish (pay by the weight) in a simple setting…
Jakarta
One of the first buildings restored as part of the government program to revitalise the Old Town, this pie-shaped 1928 beauty makes a good first…
Koh Rong
The pier in Sok San village is a most unlikely place to encounter authentic Italian food, not to mention good wine and real Italian grappa. It strives to…
Ubud
'Eliminate free radicals' is but one of many healthy drinks at this hard-core outpost for organic and macrobiotic vegan dining and drinking. The huge menu…
Northern Laos
One of the few surviving restaurants in town, this is a little outpost of the former Couleur Cafe in Luang Prabang. Dishes include a host of Lao…
Kep
This tatty looking crab shack manages to have both the cheapest and the tastiest crab at the crab market. Unlike many others, it doesn't add curry to it…
Can Tho
With tantalising river views from the top of the Nam Bo Boutique Hotel and subdued romantic lighting, this is the place to canoodle with your crush over a…
Pulau Langkawi
The fragrant, rich, authentic KL-style nasi lemak (rice boiled in coconut milk, served with fried ikan bilis, peanuts and a curry dish) is made by a…
Sarawak
A sprawling, open-air shed on stilts with a wide-plank floor and a tin roof, this classic Chinese-style seafood restaurant is in Kampung Buntal, a fishing…
Hoi An
This creation from up north along the coast in Danang serves its immensely popular fusion-flavour tacos to satisfied Hoi An diners. Choice combos include…
Pai
Cafecito serves tasty Tex-Mex staples – fish tacos, burritos and quesadillas – as well as Mexican breakfasts, all overseen by an American. This is Pai, so…
Senggigi
If you fled Bali before experiencing the Jimbaran fish grills, you can make up for it at this beachside seafood barbecue. Choose from a daily catch of…
Ubon Ratchathani
Not really a cafe, this bustling breakfast stop serves kôw đôm (rice soup), gŏo·ay đĕe·o (noodle soup), kài gà·tá (pan egg with sausage) and traditional…
Banglamphu
Taking full advantage of its cosy shophouse location, this perennial favourite has enough style to feel like a special night out, but doesn’t skimp on…
Northern Laos
Cream-interiored Nisha is set in a simple shophouse, but the real colour is found in its excellent cuisine. The menu includes all the usual suspects like…
Kep
The best breakfast in town is at the hotel Knai Bang Chatt, with an array of Khmer and Western morning favourites, fresh salad, pastries and eggs done…
Ko Samui
The signature Beef Rossini at this fantastically positioned beachfront restaurant at Rocky's Resort is cooked to perfection. Combined with the excellent…
Chiang Mai
This upscale Scandinavian restaurant serves an array of Swedish dishes, as well as pizza, smoked duck and other Western fare. Norden’s seafood dishes are…
Sumbawa
Out by the airport, off the Trans-Sumbawa Hwy, the long wooden tables here are always crowded with locals who come to munch bandeng goreng (a flash-fried…
Yogyakarta
This stone-and-glass cafe is a delightful venue for Italian ice cream. Flavours on rotation include ginger, kemangi (lemon basil), dragon fruit, 'hot and…
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