Vang Vieng
Cafe Eh Eh provides a chilled (we are talking air-con here) retreat from the downtown heat of Vang Vieng, offering a small selection of freshly made cakes…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Ko Pha-Ngan
An intimate, authentic and truly delicious Italian place with golden walls, cream linens and bamboo furniture. There are only seven tables, so reserve in…
Ko Samui
Popular with late night revellers, this halal food truck in the heart of Chaweng's main strip is run by German-Turk, Sinan, who serves up the best cheap,…
Kuta & Legian
The Balcony has a breezy tropical design and sits above the din of Jl Benesari below. Get ready for the day with something from the long breakfast menu…
Kanchanaburi Province
This easygoing restaurant, halfway along the village's main pedestrian-only street (look for cartoon-style animals and red Chinese lanterns), serves an…
Phnom Penh
This pint-sized outfit with the curious moniker is one of the best of Phnom Penh’s many Indian restaurants. The speciality is Kerala (South Indian)…
Ko Samui
With elegant Thai tablecloths and a well-priced and varied menu of seafood, Thai, pan-Asian, and international dishes, this popular wood-floored…
Southeast Luzon
Beside the port this alfresco seafood restaurant is particularly atmospheric in the evenings, when you can sit under a thatched canopy and feast on the…
Ko Tao
Inviting and bustling, Su Chili serves fresh and tasty Thai dishes, with friendly staff always asking how spicy you want your food and somehow getting it…
Chiang Rai
Popular with both Thais and foreign tourists thanks to a consistently tasty kôw soy, a noodle and meat dish served with a curry broth, though the sâi òo…
Ubud
Globally influenced vegetarian dining and gorgeous views across the Sungai Cerik valley are on offer here. Dishes are well seasoned, interesting and…
Yogyakarta
A popular drinking spot in an old colonial building, Oxen also has a menu of pub food enjoyed in its beer garden with live music or in the front bar. It…
Siem Reap
This traditional wooden house has been sumptuously decorated with fine silks and billowing drapes. The lovely atmosphere is sometimes dampened, however,…
Kalimantan
Solid furnishings and a welcoming but staid atmosphere greet diners at this popular local restaurant that's a cut above your average warung. Apart from…
Ipoh
You'd better come early (seriously, 7am) for the chance to sample Hainanese curry noodles and pork and bean sprouts. These two dishes are pretty much all…
Kampot
Down-home Mexican food and stiff margaritas (US$3) are the hallmarks of this shopfront cafe, brought to you by a Canadian transplant from Koh Rong. Soft…
Ubud
A New Age ambience reigns at this cute cafe in Penestanan, just up the stairs and along a greenery-edged path above Jl Raya Campuan. Organic mains include…
West Papua
Renowned far and wide for its nasi ayam panggang lalapan (grilled chicken with green vegetables and rice), this two-storey place is an excellent choice…
Solo
This huge canteen-like restaurant, with swirling colonial-style fans and photos of ye olde Surakarta, doesn't look much from the outside, but it attracts…
Siem Reap
Strikingly set in a restored colonial-era gem, Red Piano has a big balcony for watching the action unfold below. The menu has a reliable selection of…
Ko Samui
With fun, vibrantly designed and catchy murals, this neat Chaweng restaurant does a good trade in juicy burgers, steaks, ribs, pizza as well as a decent…
Medan
On a little street packed with night-time food stalls, this bustling canteen is locally (and justifiably) famous for its mie tiong sim (soft, handmade…
Bicol
Down on Legazpi's seafront 'Boulevard,' cute little Cafe Peloton does vegan versions of classic Bicolano and Filipino dishes like Bicol exprés and faux…
Puerto Princesa
This bohemian-style complex consists of a postage-stamp, air-conditioned cafe and an open-air restobar with nightly live acoustic music and palm readings…
Northwestern Cambodia
Up a grand staircase at Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel, this atmospheric, open-air restaurant offers striking views of surrounding greenery and the hotel…
Phnom Penh
If you are craving the local deli back home, make for this haven, which has a changing selection of sandwiches and salads with healthy and creative…
Kratie
Occupying a prime location overlooking Kratie's busy ferry dock, this is the only place on the riverbank in town. The boat-shaped restaurant has a mixed…
West Timor
Aside from the namesake dish at this high-ceilinged, large and popular restaurant, the full range of Indo favourites is on offer, both cooked to order and…
Siem Reap
One of the best all-rounders in Siem Reap, the popular Paper Tiger serves up authentic Khmer food, great Italian dishes and a selection of favourites from…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Duck confit for S$16.90? Or boeuf bourguignon for S$20.90? It's the (low) price you pay for French dining in a coffeeshop sans linen and high airs service…
Vientiane
Lacklustre name aside, this Korean-run place is great for sampling what is currently the most popular foreign cuisine in Southeast Asia. Most locals go…
Yangon
The main draw of this branch of the upscale mini-chain of pizzerias is the supervised kids' play area. Families love the place as it also offers combo and…
Coron Town
The expanding Altrove empire rides a formula of delicious antipasti (try the carpaccio), pasta and pizzas to provincial success. It's in a lovely elevated…
Chiang Rai
Gentrified Northern Thai fare is served here in a pleasant, air-conditioned dining room. Recommended local dishes include the gaang hang·lair (pork belly…
Mui Ne
Serving Swiss and French fare in stylish surrounds Modjo makes a fine choice for a gourmet meal. Specials include fondue, raclette and steak cooked on a…
Ko Phi-Phi
The second branch of Papaya offers exactly the same combo of cheap, tasty and spicy dishes, all served in big portions, that you get at the original…
Ko Tao
The combination of great fresh seafood cooked to perfection, and some of the best sunsets from chairs and tables positioned to maximise this excellent…
Sukhothai
Named after its original owner (if you were wondering), Poo is a traveller-friendly spot that serves everything from tasty Sukhothai noodles to Thai and…
Manila
Mercato Centrale is a pop-up food park of sorts that sees close to 50 vendors appear every weekend (and Thursdays) in one of the few vacant lots left in…
Chiang Mai
A favourite among expats, this guesthouse cafe near Wat Phra Jao Mengrai serves big, international breakfasts, from pancake towers to continental spreads…
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