Mandalay
Detox smoothies and other juices and teas targeting specific 'conditions' – the rage elsewhere in the world – have come to Mandalay in the form of this…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Phnom Penh
The flagship branch of this impressive French bakery chain in Phnom Penh, Eric Kayser offers designer breads, delectable pastries and a range of gourmet…
Yangon
Padonmar (meaning 'lotus flower') may be geared to the coach-tour crowd, but still serves high-quality, good-value food with set menus from K11,000. In…
Labuan Bajo
This small, beachy dining room with its blue colour palette, fishing-net decorations and rustic wooden tables is a crowd favourite. Homemade pasta and…
Ko Samui
This full-on, no-holds-barred, high-impact, brazen and voluminous saloon-style Western cafe/restaurant/bar on Chaweng Beach Rd does good hangover-cure…
Mandalay
Popular with cashed-up locals and sometimes tour groups, this place, set in an attractive art-deco building with simple, peach-coloured decor, offers a…
Ben Tre
This rather grand-looking floating restaurant is set on a giant dragon boat and features three floors. The menu includes a dizzying array of Vietnamese…
Kuta & Legian
Lunch goes swimmingly at this authentic warung specialising in seafood. An array of grilled fish awaits; if you prefer fowl over fin, the sate ayam (satay…
Ko Pha-Ngan
If you know your shakshuka from your zatar, then this airy, spacious, glass-fronted kosher joint near the centre of Thong Sala is the place to be. The…
Siem Reap
Designer dining meets designer brewing. Set in an open-plan villa, the menu is international fusion, including everything from light bites and tapas to…
Siem Reap
Set in a handsome Khmer villa on the edge of town, Dine in the Dark brings a uniquely sensory dining experience to Temple Town. Set in a grand old wooden…
El Nido
What's a Boodle Fight, you ask? It's a Filipino feast served on a huge banana leaf and eaten communally by hand. A four-person feast here costs P650 (meat…
Ubud
This famous place is hugely popular for one reason: its crispy Balinese duck, which is marinated for 36 hours in spices, steamed and then fried. Those who…
Ubud
Paris meets Ubud at this charming bistro and it's a good match. Your choice from the substantial cocktail and wine lists can be paired with French- and…
Melaka City
Amy Heritage Cuisine dishes up delectable food in a no-frills restaurant, 1km southeast of Dutch Sq. Melt-in-the-mouth candlenut chicken, spicy asam fish…
Timor-Leste
Offering both a bar and a restaurant facing the water in Pante Makassar, this expat favourite is a great spot. The bar is a top site for a sundowner and…
Manila
Just up the road from the Marikina Shoe Museum, this a good spot for a lunch break within the atmospheric late-17th-century former home of Kapitan Moy,…
Quy Nhon
Enjoying rolling your own meal? Head to this local joint for lipsmackingly authentic banh xeo pancakes: grab some rice paper and make an envelope with a…
Yangon
These delicious sweet ‘Burmese pancakes’ topped with nuts and seeds are served fresh off the grill by an amay (mother) who is reputed to make the best…
Bukit Peninsula
A cut above most of the other restaurants on the Jl Pratama strip, this ambitious spot has a creative kitchen that takes influences from across Asia. It…
Kuta & Legian
One of 40 worldwide, this outlet of Jamie Oliver's chain has the expected creative and seasonal menu. The dishes bust clichés and also, possibly, your…
Around Manila
Part gallery, part cafe and part bar, Dreamland is a cruisy dining experience with world music playing, cushions on the floor and the menu on a mini…
North Sumatra
Next to Losmen Sibayak Guesthouse, this bright, modern, open-fronted place is where a youthful crowd meets for pizza and smoothies or ice-cold Bintangs…
North Sulawesi
Follow the plumes of smoke north of the roundabout on Jl Pandjaitan to these roadside shacks grilling up the local delicacy of ilabulo, a savoury blend of…
Banglamphu
It's come full circle: the restaurateurs of today are designing venues that resemble the holes-in-the-wall of yesteryear. With three tables and retro…
Chiang Rai Province
If you require more caffeine than the local tea leaves can provide, stop by this modern cafe with an extensive menu of coffee drinks made from local beans…
Banglamphu
Long-standing and lauded Soy serves big, hearty bowls of beef noodle soup. Choose between the fall-apart tender braised beef, fresh beef, beef balls, or…
Ko Chang
Seafood, a few Isan dishes and the famous homemade curry sauce are the best bets here. The menu also features creative smoothies, such as lychee, lemon…
Lovina
Mirrored shades are de rigueur at this stylish hang-out on a nice patch of beach. There's a whiff of Cannes about the rows of beach loungers backed by a…
Padang
Unassuming Pagi Sore is one of Padang's classic nasi Padang houses, a simple place where you choose from an array of spicy dishes, take a plate of rice…
Mandalay
This simple, long-running restaurant is known for consistently good, Shan-inspired dishes. Point and pick, and pay per dish – a couple of curries and some…
Aceh
This French-run beachside cafe is most known for its authentic Normandy-style crêpes, home-made bread for croque monsieur and madame, as well as more…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Family run for over 60 years, Rochor Original Beancurd is known the island over for serving up the silkiest bean curd. Order it either hot or cold, grab a…
Battambang
Run with gusto by local painter Ke and his partner, Soline, this inviting gallery-cafe sees foreigners and locals alike gather to drink and eat Soline's…
Mae Hong Son Province
Like a beachside bar, Sawaddee is a great place to recline with a beer and watch the water (in this case the Mae Nam Yuam). There’s a lengthy menu with…
Ko Kut
This justifiably popular seafood, steak and barbecue restaurant is worth the 2km trek north of Hat Klong Chao for upbeat atmosphere, friendly service and…
Rabiang Lay Seafood Restaurant
Phang-Nga Province
This beachfront property has a relaxed vibe and an extensive menu featuring prawn cakes, seafood salads, steamed fish with lemon sauce, fish and chips and…
Tana Toraja
There's a cosy bamboo-and-thatch ambience at this quality restaurant where Indonesian dishes such as nasi campur sit alongside Torajan specialities such…
Trat
Trat's busy night market is great for cheap eats. Numerous grill stalls serve seafood, satay sticks, plenty of sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad), a…
Nong Khai
It's hard to categorise this place, run by a sweet old lady who makes standard Thai dishes and also many international favourites such as baked cakes and…
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