Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia

  • Sindbad

    Mui Ne

    Serves tasty, great-value Greek-ish cuisine including mean shawarma (beef or chicken doner kebabs), shish kebabs and great salads (Greek, Italian, garden)…

  • Raffy's Bistro

    Panay

    Raffy's is a comfortable and air-conditioned refuge from the chaotic traffic and a good place for a burger or flatbread pizza. A few pieces of art and a…

  • Sisters Tavern & Pizzeria

    Quy Nhon

    An inviting little bar-restaurant serving terrific pizza (try the sausage arrabbiata), filling pasta dishes, tasty salads, paninis and ribs. You'll find a…

  • Fin

    South Lombok

    This airy turquoise-and-white cafe with distressed wood furnishings and birdcages for light fixtures is the kind of place you might expect to find in Gili…

  • Garuda Restaurant

    Sumatra

    Come here for classic Padang dishes: choose from the likes of udang sambal (prawns in spicy sauce), wilted sweet potato leaves, fish curry and beef…

  • Farm to Table

    Phnom Penh

    Aiming to promote organic farming methods in Cambodia, Farm to Table offers a healthy menu of all-day breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and shakes. It has a…

  • Watercress

    Kerobokan

    A hit with the hipster set, this leafy roadside cafe does a roaring trade. As well as hearty breakfasts and gourmet burgers, it features healthy mains and…

  • Bistrot 9

    Vung Tau

    A chic, casual French bistro-deli with a fine pavement terrace. It's the best place in town for a Western breakfast or brunch (try the pancakes or eggs…

  • Pun Pun

    Chiang Mai

    Tucked away at the back of Wat Suan Dok, this studenty cafe is a great place to sample Thai vegetarian food prepared using little-known herbs and…

  • Coriander in Redwood

    Mae Hong Son Province

    The city’s poshest restaurant, this attractive and breezy wooden structure makes a big deal of its steaks, but the Thai dishes, such as the various nám…

  • Yi Sang Riverside

    Phnom Penh

    This is one of the few places in the city where you can dine right on the riverside – perfect for a relaxing sunset cocktail. The menu includes a mix of…

  • Chamkar

    Siem Reap

    The name translates as ‘farm’, and the ingredients must be coming from a pretty impressive organic vegetable supplier given the creative dishes on the…

  • CBT Meal at the Temple

    Northwestern Cambodia

    For those interested in a particularly atmospheric meal, the CBT Office can set up lunch or dinner in the main temple at Banteay Chhmar. There's an…

  • Babett

    Yangon

    With its long central bar, colourful contemporary decor and appealing menu of burgers, salads, pizzas, pasta dishes and the like, it's easy to see why…

  • Borderline Teashop

    Mae Sot

    This cosy cafe is set in a pleasant shaded garden and offers a small but tasty Burmese-inspired menu of vegetarian dishes, including salads, noodle dishes…

  • Kiaw Siang Hai

    Chiang Rai Province

    This reasonably authentic Chinese restaurant draws in the crews of the Chinese boats that dock at Chiang Saen. Try the decent dumplings, the spicy Sichuan…

  • Paradise Pearl Bungalow

    Ko Phi-Phi

    Leave your beach towel for long enough to lunch at the outdoor wooden tables that ramble to the edge of the sand at the resort Paradise Pearl Bungalow…

  • Goc Ha Thanh

    Dalat

    Casual, popular, foreigner-friendly place with bamboo furnishings run by a welcoming Hanoi couple. Strong on dishes such as coconut curry, mango chicken,…

  • Ah Chew Desserts

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Packed with locals wanting a sweet post-dinner fix, this place boasts a massive menu featuring a variety of Chinese desserts. The durian sago is a…

  • Sumatra

    Phnom Penh

    The vegetarian dishes, which average around US$3, are fantastic value, although hearty eaters may want to order two. The spicy balado (tomato and chilli…

  • Xieng Thong Noodle-Shop

    Luang Prabang

    The best kòw Ъęeak sèn (round rice noodles served in a broth with pieces of chicken or deep-fried crispy pork belly) in town is served from an entirely…

  • Mogok Daw Shan Noodle

    Mandalay

    Bustling with in-the-know locals slurping down authentic noodle dishes, this basic fast-food-style place also does a mean (and massive) plate of vegetable…

  • Melting Wok

    Ubud

    Pan-Asian fare pleases the masses at this very popular open-air restaurant on the Goutama strip. Curries, noodle dishes, tempe and a lot more fill a menu…

  • Baan Benjarong

    Pai

    Emulate local families and come to this classy home-based restaurant at the southern end of town on the edge of the fields. Dishes such as stewed salted…

  • Heaven Restaurant

    Phu Quoc Island

    You may not expect heaven to have basic wooden tables opening onto a road, but it does at this good-value family joint. With fresh, generous servings of…

  • Indian Tadkha

    Mandalay

    The true tell for the quality of the food here is that it's embraced by the local Indian community – regulars who enjoy spicy curries, biryanis, tandoori…

  • Dream Café

    Sukhothai

    Having a meal at Dream Café is like dining in an antique shop. Eclectic but tasteful furnishings and knick-knackery abound, staff members are competent…

  • Casa Roces

    Manila

    This laid-back yet classy bistro is a good stop for lunch or a meryenda (snack) if you're on a tour of the Malacañang Palace. Dishes are Spanish Filipino,…

  • Thanom Phochana

    Chiang Mai

    Thanom Phochana has all the atmosphere of a hospital cafeteria, but central Thai eats here are as good as any in Bangkok. There's no English sign – look…

  • Ming Court

    Ipoh

    Arrive early for a sit-down dim sum experience in the dining salon of Ming Court. Point at what you fancy from the trays circulated by staff, and don't…

  • Java Creative Café

    Phnom Penh

    Consistently popular thanks to a breezy balcony, air-conditioned interior and a creative menu that includes crisp salads, delicious homemade sandwiches,…

  • Can Tho Night Market

    Can Tho

    Every evening the space between Phan Boi Chau and Phan Chu Trinh streets comes alive with dozens of bustling food stalls selling grilled meats and tofu on…

  • Ola Lavenderia

    Melaka City

    This cute cafe is a Melaka nook to get away from it all and always a pleasure to visit, serving breakfasts, chocolate muffins, croissants, cheese cake and…

  • Sweet Kitchen

    Surat Thani

    With easy-going music and a charming, unhurried interior, this restaurant also tempts with a fine menu and polite service. Dishes range from excellent…

  • Pusat Penjaja Gading Lundu

    Sarawak

    Above the fruit-and-vegetable market is a hawker centre with 26 Chinese and Malay food stalls. The Malay buffet at stalls 4 and 5 includes delicious fresh…

  • Som Tum Lanna

    Phuket

    When it comes to sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad) at this Isan soul-food shack, order it mild – it'll still bring some serious heat. Salads, in a…

  • Sweet Sisters Cafe

    Ko Samui

    Charming, cosy and with an enticing interior, this roadside cafe down in the quiet south of Ko Samui, just before the turn-off for Ao Bang Kao, is a…

  • Khaw Glong

    Ko Samui

    This popular Thai restaurant is just off the main drag and serves excellent local dishes that have diners raving. There is a cosy feel, with dark wood…

  • Jungle Burger

    Siem Reap

    There are more than 10 types of burger on offer here, including the towering Burg Kalifa burger, plus pizzas, foot-long subs and Kiwi comfort food such as…

  • Paknang

    Phitsanulok

    This corner of old Phitsanulok is the town's Chinese neighbourhood and this long-standing restaurant offers up decent Thai-Chinese-style dishes. The…

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