Ho Chi Minh City
A handy location near Pham Ngu Lao's accommodation, air-con and a huge selection of street food from around Vietnam and the rest of the Asia are the…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Sanur
The interior is like an open-air Milan cafe; the outside is like a Balinese garden – it's a combo that goes together like spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta,…
Siem Reap
Located out in Angkor Thom District, the Svay Chek Organic Farm produces delicious organic fruits and veggies, and it is now possible for everyone to…
Chiang Khong
Freshwater fish from the Mekong River is the emphasis here and it’s prepared in a variety of ways, as the extensive menu describes. There's a pleasant…
Maluku
This local institution is a no-frills wooden hut perched above the water. The service isn't great, but you can't go wrong with the grilled or fried fish…
Phnom Penh
At this hip Japanese ramen bar in the hipster Bassac Lane area of town, the ramen is lip-slurpingly good and comes in both dry and wet (soup) varieties…
Bangkok
Sensi is ostensibly an Italian restaurant, but it's also one of Bangkok's better examples of contemporary dining. Expect high-quality imported ingredients…
Manila
This intimate bistro has just four tables and – fittingly – 18 dishes on the menu. Small plates are the speciality – go for the baked prawn casserole and…
Ko Lipe
Colourful and tasty gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian burgers and salads come in large portions here, as do all the beef and chicken dishes. Ingredients…
Cameron Highlands
The busiest of the Indian restaurants on Tanah Rata's main road, this popular place heaps vegetable curries, pappadams and rice onto banana leaves for its…
Kuala Lumpur
Takashi Kimura is often lauded as one of KL’s most accomplished chefs. The eclectic range of Japanese–French-inspired dishes might include the likes of…
Hua Hin
Hua Hin has lots of opulent resorts, and thus lots of sumptuous breakfast buffets, but the morning meal at the Centara Grand is worth a splurge not only…
Ko Tao
With glorious views across to the Nang Yuan islands, and one of the most romantic spots on Ko Tao with a private dinner spot on it's own exclusive purpose…
Puerto Princesa
This mural-splashed, open-air kubo (native-style shelter) hidden behind a Best Western hotel is a hang-out for the local 'Art on the Move' group…
Brunei Darussalam
Actually it's not just momos that are served here (though they are the star, steamed and served with a punchy hot sauce). The secret mix of spices really…
Yogyakarta
Just like the movie, the sequel is better than the original, and Superman II has now stolen the show. At this open-air restaurant offering tasty Western…
Mandalay
This Mandalay classic is a regular hangout for the expat/NGO/businessperson crowd, who pack in for stiff cocktails and good Western food. It's one of the…
Phnom Penh
A Cambodian outpost of the popular Quan An Ngon in Saigon, this place brings street food to a sophisticated setting. The concept is simple: just wander…
Ko Tao
All brick and wood with a scuffed floor, Zest pulls out all the stops with excellent coffee and brekkies that will cure any hangover. Eggs Benedict gets…
Mataram
Think squid, prawns, fish and crab, brushed with chilli sauce, perfectly grilled or fried, and drenched in spicy Padang or sticky sweet-and-sour sauce…
West Java
One of the oldest restaurants in Pangandaran, the French-Indonesian-run Mama Cilacap has a large, airy thatched dining room and twirling ceiling fans. It…
Mekong Delta
This huge restaurant is set over four floors overlooking the river. It may look empty from downstairs, but count the number of motorbikes and you'll know…
Siem Reap
A stylish contemporary restaurant, Por Cuisine offers a wide selection of Asian and international dishes, including the best of Cambodian flavours. The…
El Nido
With a blue-and-white Mediterranean motif, this beachfront eatery scores points for authentic saganaki (fried cheese) with Halloumi cheese, moussaka, and…
Northern Mindanao
Surigao's most dependably lively spot is an open-air pavilion within the Hotel Tavern's grounds. Fresh seafood is the speciality (you can select from the…
Northern Thailand
This fresh, bright place offers a local take on Vietnamese classics – pho (noodles), banh xeo (pancakes stuffed with meat or veggies) and bun cha (grilled…
Panglao Island
The Alona Beach branch of Panglao institution Bohol Bee Farm has a healthy lineup of (largely) organic dishes with many options for vegetarians as well as…
Manila
Soru is a slick new Japanese bistro known for mouthwatering aburi (torched) sushi in the heart of QC's Maginhawa foodie district. It also has great ramen,…
Ko Samui
This tiny roadside burger shack does delicious, good value, homemade, gourmet-style burgers and sandwiches. All the usual meat fillings are accompanied by…
Cambodia
The inviting Borey Sovann Restaurant, located near the entrance to Kbal Spean, is a great place to wind down before or after an ascent to the River of a…
Lampang
Boost your Lampang foodie street cred by eating at this long-standing Northern Thai–style shophouse restaurant. There’s no menu, so simply point to the…
Chiang Rai
Popular with locals, Paa Suk does big, rich bowls of kà·nŏm jeen nám ngée·o (a broth of pork or beef and tomatoes served over fresh rice noodles). The…
Halong City
Airy and spacious, Linh Dan offers great local seafood dishes away from the touts of the town's seafront restaurants. The fish in clay pot with lemongrass…
Ko Chang
Owned by an arty escapee from Bangkok, this friendly little boutique bungalow complex has a beautiful seafront dining area and a relaxed, romantic…
Around Manila
Overlooking the Parade Grounds, this Japanese restaurant is set inside a converted historical barn house with decor mixing a traditional izakaya (Japanese…
Kalimantan
The overwater restaurant at La Pauta is one of Derawan's best. Sit inside, or out on the breezy veranda overlooking the main dock. The speciality is local…
Manila
Not even in the American heartland itself could there be a diner with as much 1950s pop-culture paraphernalia as you’ll find stuffed inside this P Burgos…
Flores
This small, spotless family-run rumah makan (eating house) is a great choice for a cheap lunch. Some menu items veer towards Chinese, while others such as…
Cebu City
This Cebu institution is famous for its thin-crust pizzas – try the mildly spicy Pizza Cebuana topped with the local chorizo. Pasta, chilli wings, salads…
Ko Kut
Handy for the cluster of accommodation near Hat Khlong Chao, this family-run restaurant has a covered area as well as pleasant outdoor seating on rustic…
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