Ho Chi Minh City
This long-running pho joint is more upmarket than most but is definitely the real deal. Tables come laden with herbs, chilli and lime, as well as gio chao…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Kota Bharu
For a very local experience, pop into this old-school Chinese coffee shop for a tea or coffee while you’re exploring Kota Bharu’s museum precinct …
Bangkok
Indigo is set in a former schoolhouse, and while the charming atmosphere appears to be the main draw here, the food actually delivers. Think of it as your…
Ha Tien
A brightly lit stall, metal tables and a family effort is what creates excellent hu tieu, a chicken noodle soup that is the Mekong's pho. Crowds form here…
South-Central Vietnam
Vietnamese food, pizza, smoothies and juices all feature at this excellent spot, with decent accommodation too. It’s run by the ever-helpful and friendly…
Lovina
You'll see the fragrant column of smoke rising through the palms before you find this entirely open-air waterfront restaurant where grilled seafood is…
Seminyak
With polished concrete floors, dangling light bulbs, distressed walls and vintage-style furniture, this cavernous cafe is almost a Seminyak cliché. A…
Dili
Crowds of locals, tourists and expats enjoy comfort food staples such as pasta, fish and chips, gourmet pizzas, stir-fries and burgers at this popular…
Northwestern Cambodia
Quite literally the third coffee place to open in town, it serves Boncafe-brewed coffee in any style you can imagine and some you cannot. The menu is a…
Ko Samui
Overlooking the golden sands close to the pier where local fisherman moor their colourful boats, this upmarket seafood spot serves delicious lobster,…
Singapore
Owned by renowned Aussie chef Luke Mangan, Salt combines good honest Australian hospitality with quality mod-Oz cuisine infused with Asian ingredients,…
Chiang Mai
Serving food that's good for the stomach and soul, Goodsouls Kitchen whips up vegan Thai, Western and fusion fare. Though some dishes are pricey for…
Dili
Sit down in air-con comfort and get your pho fix at this popular Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Dili's foreshore precinct. You can also enjoy…
Ko Lanta
A big family-run eating spot where shells dangle from a thatched roof, Cook Kai is best for its wide selection of straightforward local staples –…
Little India & Kampong Glam
It might be a canteen-style joint with erratic service and cheap decor, but who cares when the food is this good? Wash your hands by the sink at the back,…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This great little Portuguese-run gourmet burger bar really hits the nail on the head with six types of superb patties, including veggie, vegan, tuna and…
Yangon
This long-standing institution is an ideal place to sample a wide range of Myanmar food – everything from rich, meaty curries to light, freshly made…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Serving up pizza and burgers around the clock on the busy road to Ban Tai, and divided into restaurant and sports bar, this great spot serves up terrific…
Phnom Penh
Also known as Titanic, Bopha is right on the river and designed to impress, with Angkorian-style carvings and elegant wicker furniture. The menu is…
Yangon
One of Yangon's most elegant restaurants, L’Opera is staffed by well-trained and smartly dressed waiters, but more important is the Italian owner and chef…
Bangkok
The cheesy name doesn't do justice to this sophisticated Thai restaurant located in a former warehouse by the river. Join Bangkok's beautiful crowd for…
Krabi Town
Thai dishes with a twist and stylish Western food are served in this eye-catching conversion of two traditional shophouses. Dine on the dark-wood terrace…
Ko Phi-Phi
On an alley jammed with hole-in-the-wall places favoured by the locals, family-run Esan Ganeang has fantastic and authentic dishes from the Isan region in…
Melaka City
Slurp-worthy laksa and decent Peranakan fare are served at this efficient and busy canteen. But the highlight is its cendol, which comes in a fabulous…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Swish, sequestered Garibaldi is the pick of Singapore’s Italian crop (and Singapore tries hard) with its Italian chefs and debonair staff, and over 150…
South Coast
Also known as Fred's French Restaurant after its affable owner, this tranquil garden restaurant is a pleasant surprise in backwater Takeo. The menu,…
Phnom Penh
The 4th-floor food court at Sorya Shopping Centre is a sanitised, air-cooled way to experience a variety of local fare, with stalls arranged by province…
Kuala Terengganu
Keong Kee specialises in claypot dishes that come in three sizes and which feature pork, chicken, prawns or tofu in various tasty sauces. There are also…
Kota Kinabalu
Expect brisk service at this bustling plastic-chair joint where tables are spread out onto the pavement and the chopsticks clack. The buffet counter…
Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge
Singapore
This hawker-style corner joint is one of the best spots to tuck into classic frog porridge. The Cantonese-style porridge is beautifully smooth and gooey,…
Udon Thani
This delightful place defies categories. The interior decor looks like a mixture of Moroccan and art nouveau, with its whimsical tiling and frosted…
Ko Samui
Right in Chinatown in Mae Nam, this excellent restaurant offers barbecued meat, grilled fish and steamed seafood sets, as well as Korean staples such as…
Banglamphu
Fabulous platters of homestyle Israeli food are served up by cheerful staff who divide their time between a travel agency desk and a dining area at this…
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo's daily produce market is on the way to Batu Cermin. Things warm up after 7am, when you can browse the local bounty of fruits, vegetables and…
Hoi An
What makes the banh mi (filled baguettes) at this cramped joint draw the stupendous crowds out front? It's the dense, chewy bread, the freshness of the…
Yangon
Giant cauldrons full of spices, broths and rice bubble away at the front of this Indian joint. It’s always packed, and with good reason: for this price,…
Ubud
It can be difficult to source a decent pizza in Ubud (there are plenty of sub-par versions on offer), so the existence of Mamma Mia is something to…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
This actual shack on the corner serves just one dish – the namesake 'pig's blood soup', a piquant broth with many pig parts besides the congealed blood…
Seminyak
A gnocchi-sized little trattoria, Rolling Fork serves excellent Italian fare. Breakfast features gorgeous baked goods and excellent coffees. Lunch and…
Phnom Penh
One of the best local barbecue restaurants near the riverfront, the Rik Reay is packed with locals every night, partly thanks to its convenient location…
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