Yangon
Lime-green-painted walls and bamboo-pole decoration lend a tropical feel to this unpretentious cafe specialising in the spicy, sour cuisine of Mon State…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Tra Vinh
With a stylish interior and upmarket aspirations, this cafe wouldn't look out of place in Ho Chi Minh City. The friendly owner speaks some English, the…
Kuta & Legian
This long-running Javanese favourite is known for its array of authentic Indonesian dishes, including beef rendang (curry), perkedel (fritters), prawn…
Kuala Terengganu
Divided into Chinese and Malay sections, Chinatown’s outdoor hawker centre is a prime pick for grazing on soy-sauce chicken, fried noodles, spicy soups…
Hoi An
English-speaking owner Son is a fantastic host at this popular little restaurant with an open kitchen and a short menu – try the fish in banana leaf or…
Phnom Penh
Healthy salads, sandwiches, shakes and snacks such as hummus and falafel are served in this creative space on an artsy alley off St 240, imaginatively…
Siem Reap
This hip little hideaway is no longer as hidden as it once was with popular Viroth's Hotel opposite. Exposed brickwork and designer decor make it a good…
Phu Quoc Island
This Scandinavian cafe and bakery doubles as a cocktail bar by night, so is a good spot any time of day. Healthy and delicious breakfasts are available,…
Butter is Better Diner & Bakery
Chiang Mai
A retro '50s-style restaurant that serves some of the best American breakfasts, baked sweets and diner favourites in town. It has excellent sandwiches,…
Sandakan
Bedecked with vintage posters, this bright cafe serves upmarket takes on kopitiam (coffee shop) food: slipper lobster nasi lemak, a kick-ass tom yum with…
Medan
Plush Traders is very much an old fashioned, smoky, high-society kind of place. It’s the perfect spot to blow your dining budget on lobster dishes or…
Kota Kinabalu
Delightful Italian cuisine in a stylish restaurant with deep-red walls and an alfresco terrace with sea views. Dishes span homemade ravioli stuffed with…
Penang
Everyone falls in love with the Ferringhi Garden's outdoor setting, with its terracotta tiles and hardwood surrounded by bamboo – not to mention the…
Kuantan
Located in an old shophouse along Jln Besar, friendly Pickers is a decent cafe and spot for Vietnamese coffee and buns in the morning or roti or nasi…
Ho Chi Minh City
A must for finely presented, traditional Vietnamese food, the airy and high-ceilinged loft of an old French-era shophouse is the setting for dining with a…
Manila
One of the first establishments to plant its flag at the Collective, Wingman caters to local hipsters with its American diner food, most notably several…
Kota Bharu
As popular with locals as it is with tourists, this mint-green, fan-cooled place serves authentic curries on a banana leaf and a delicious, lurid-yellow…
Phnom Penh
Much more than just a bakery, with authentic Khmer mains including their patented lok lak (a traditional Cambodian beef dish), plus thirst-quenching…
Chiang Mai
A lovely little restaurant that does a busy trade in vitamin-rich, tasty vegetarian health food and smoothies. Wholesome ingredients such as pollen and…
The Southern Islands
This place is immensely popular for all the right reasons – namely toes-in-the-sand dining on delicious, excellent-value seafood. The amok red curry is…
Ho Chi Minh City
The cheap decor does Coriander few favours, but the menu is stuffed with authentic Siamese delights. The lovely fried doufu (tofu) is almost a meal in…
Ko Samui
It's a little bit pricier than other food markets on the island, but there's always a great buzz here in the evenings as groups of revellers sit together…
Bangkok
Located on a pretty canalside plot shaded by ferns, this relaxed restaurant is perhaps the nicest place on Ko Kret to end your explorations with a chilled…
Dalat
The local speciality banh uot long ga here is among the best in town. The rice noodles are saucy not soupy and the fresh shredded chicken, herbs and…
Sarawak
Fairy lights and brightly coloured walls lift Musbee above Limbang's dining pack. The menu, introducing a few Thai flavours, is also a little different…
Denpasar
The foods of the Sundanese people of west Java are the speciality here. Highly spiced vegetables, meat and seafood draw flavours from an array of herbs…
Puerto Galera
Hone in on Fred's seven-course special menus – there are four choices, usually including steak, seafood or a combination of the two. They're worth the…
Seminyak
This vast and always popular restaurant thrives in a part of Seminyak that's as thick as a good risotto with eateries. Choose a table overlooking the…
Chin State
Simple noodle and rice dishes and better salads are on offer at Kanpetlet's best restaurant. No alcohol is served, but there's a pleasant outside garden…
Leyte
On the waterfront a kilometre northwest of the centre, this friendly locally owned restaurant serves tasty Asian food including Filipino-style curries,…
Krabi Province
Local food talk sends you inland to this makeshift village restaurant, where bubbly Rosa sizzles up delicious Thai curries, stir-fries and international…
George Town
Follow the crowds to this lively night market, which fills the street from Gat Lebuh Macallum to Gat Lebuh Cecil. There's the usual selection of bargain…
Danau Toba
An old-school traveller hang-out, Poppy's has fantastic lake views that make it the perfect place to enjoy a cold beer. It has a classic Toba menu of…
Kampot
Easily the best burgers in Kampot, with new toppings and flavour combinations being invented each week. 'The cricket', for example, comes with cream…
Ko Tao
We love the coffee art at this fresh, modern joint serving amazing burgers and wholesome breakfasts. It's a handsome addition to Chalok Ban Kao and has a…
Chiang Mai
This night market is filled with food and fashion for the college set; energy levels are high and so is the volume, but prices for excellent street food …
Ao Nang
With a tropical safari vibe, tasteful Thai decorations, cushion-covered cane armchairs, live-music shows and mood lighting, you know you'll be paying for…
Ko Samui
Lamai’s market is a hive of activity, selling food necessities and takeaway food. Visit the covered area to pick up fresh fruit or to see vendors…
East Java
A classic Indonesian fish house where the tablecloths are sealed in plastic to easily wipe down the Makassar-style shrapnel after a serious feast. Famous…
Phnom Penh
This swanky French bistro oozes class with evocative paintings on royal blue walls, fresh flowers on curvaceous wooden tables and house-infused rums on a…
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