Iloilo
Featuring cuisine from several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese and of course Filipino. The Monday to Wednesday lunch…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Manila
Mediterranean street food is the name of the game here. Besides the basics (hummus, keema) you'll find original surprises like Wagyu kebabs, lamb ribs and…
Kuala Lumpur
A car park by day turns into a decent open-air hawker stall area by night. All the usual hawker favourites are here, as well as a stall selling fresh amra…
Pai
Chew Xin Jai stands out from Pai's ever-increasing number of vegan/veggie eating spots by virtue of its Chinese take on vegetarian cuisine, with Taiwanese…
Green House Vegetarian Restaurant
Melaka City
This restaurant serves tasty vegetarian versions of traditional meat dishes such as Hong Kong roasted goose and char siew. If you don't fancy mock-meat…
Ko Pha-Ngan
We love the aromatic and fresh Indian chai at this laid-back, hip little cafe that also serves delicious vegetarian Thai dishes. Located along the busy…
Vang Vieng
To eat with the locals, head to this open-air Lao place. An English-language menu on the wall spans pounded salads, soups and grilled dishes, or you can…
Kuala Lumpur
This family-friendly partially open-air cafe in a residential house serves all-day breakfasts, homemade pizzas, salads and homemade cakes to go with…
Mandalay
Red 'leather' booths and classic vintage signs add to the feeling of a comfortable, Myanmar version of a retro American diner. The menu ranges from steaks…
Hat Khao Lak
Several seafood restaurants are located along this strip of road near the Khao Lak Merlin Hotel. As the sun sets, smoke starts to rise from the barbecues…
Luang Prabang
Established by a former Amantaka bartender, this riverside restaurant offers an innovative selection of affordable fusion flavours. Try the steak and…
Chiang Rai
This shophouse restaurant next to the mosque on Th Itsaraphap dishes up tasty Thai-Muslim favourites, including a fine kôw mòk gài (the Thai version of…
Yogyakarta
Via Via is always full with travellers enjoying a menu of global cuisine including Indian and Middle Eastern dishes, homemade pastas, burgers and…
Pulau Perhentian
Awatif is a good, inexpensive choice for breakfast: juice, lassi, muesli, pancakes and eggs are available. Red umbrellas shade tables set right on the…
Mandalay
Easily missed in the gold-pounders' area, Cafe House is dimly lit with forgettable decor but strong air-con. The big draws are the dumplings and the…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Moi Moi's super-relaxed and very rustic location is just the ticket for a lazy afternoon of playing pool, chilling in a hammock and snacking on…
Phnom Penh
It may be surprising to venture into the country's swankiest mall to find cheap eats, but there are two food courts here covering the best of Asia and…
Eastern Cambodia
One of the go-to places to gather after dark thanks to a mellow atmosphere and a big-screen TV for sports and movies. The menu includes a range of Khmer,…
Nha Trang
This classic Vietnamese restaurant is set in a traditional house in the countryside, 7km west of town, surrounded by rice paddies and a lotus pond. The…
Chinatown
This restaurant is renowned for its delicious hŏy tôrt – oyster omelettes featuring deep-fried eggs and molluscs in a sticky batter. Order your omelette…
Kratie
Get your home fix of pizza, pasta, toasties and salads at this internationally run riverfront cafe. The menu includes homemade bakery items such as…
Kuala Lumpur
This long-standing Italian joint serves a range of solid appetisers, pastas, risottos and of course pizzas in a chic, partly open-air dining room.
Sanur
Classic Balinese duck dishes and crowd-pleasers such as sate (satay) are mainstays of the interesting menu here. It serves local foods several cuts above…
Chiang Mai
Set in a sprawling garden, this beautiful teak-house restaurant wears a coat of hanging vines and orchids. It is the sort of place Thais take visitors for…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Bringing a touch of Italian swank to the Singapore River, Publico Ristorante is the place to head for delicious homemade pastas and classic wood-fired…
Chiang Mai
Build your own salad with a variety of fresh choices or choose one of the house speciality salads. There are also quinoa dishes, healthy breakfasts and…
Vientiane
Cheap and tidy, this busy family-run restaurant features tasty must-have dishes like nǎem kòw (crispy balls of deep-fried rice and sour pork sausage…
Ko Tao
On a beautiful wood deck overlooking Ao Chalok Ban Kao, this is one of the most romantic settings on the island. The food is also the most upscale and…
Mandalay
Quench your pizza cravings with locals and the Mandalay expat community, especially on trivia-night Tuesdays (7pm), which is popular with teachers who,…
Sorong
This spacious, semi-open-air place with sparkling lights is built over the edge of the sea. It offers everything from fried rice or noodles to prawns,…
Phnom Penh
It's the Tea Garden by day (from 8am), with a verdant hidden courtyard and speciality loose-leaf teas, but by night the lights go out and the upstairs is…
Cameron Highlands
Steamboat is the quintessential Cameron Highland experience, and May Flower is one of the most reliable places to huddle around a steamy vat of broth…
Puerto Galera
A Sabang eatery to file away in the ‘Damn, that was good but how did I just drop P1500?’ category. A robust wine selection (glasses from P140) tempts…
Sapa
A smaller, more intimate version of Le Gecko, just a few doors away, with cabana-style architecture and slightly cheaper prices for almost the same menu…
Con Dao Islands
This popular cafe is great for coffee (including espresso and cappuccino) or smoothies, plus Western comfort grub, including filling breakfasts, burgers,…
Bangkok
The emphasis at this cosy, retro-themed Japanese restaurant is yakiniku (DIY grilled meat), which as a culinary style is an absolute craze among Thai…
North Luzon
Perfect for filling hungry bellies post-surf, Good Food dishes up soulful fish tacos, burgers, burritos and plates of tasty pork or freshlycaught fish…
Flores
With a friendly chef-owner and misty view of the hills, this open-air restaurant at the top of town is worth a stop. Indonesian food is the speciality,…
Nha Trang
Owned by a welcoming Englishman, this tiny cafe down a little alley is tricky to find but well worth seeking out for fry-up breakfasts, muffins (including…
Chiang Mai
If you didn't make it to northern Thailand's mountaintop Chinese outposts, this decades-old restaurant is the place to go for Yunnanese specialities. Just…
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