Northern Mindanao
Part of the Hotel Tavern complex, this contemporary cafe qualifies as hip, for Surigao. Sandwiches, burgers, plus pastries, cookies and excellent coffee…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Danang Region
Owned by a hip Japanese surfer, Burger Bros is a cool spot for excellent gourmet burgers, plus well-priced beer and terrific french fries and coleslaw…
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…
Western Visayas
Don't let the humble entrance fool you: inside lies a real breath of fresh air. This cool cafe and meeting place offers excellent fruit shakes and pizza,…
Eastern Cambodia
This is not a tourist night market in the conventional sense, but more a market by night for locals to browse stalls and snack out. It's a good place to…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Possibly the best place in town to get your hands on a smashing burger and probably the cheapest, Burgs' soft buns are seared with a B and stuffed with…
El Nido
At this popular upstairs place on El Nido's main drag, dishes like pad krapow (stir-fried minced meat) and crab curry emerge from the kitchen on…
Sarawak
Freshly baked Chinese and Western-style pastries, cakes, mini pizzas and other easy-to-pack day-trip picnic fare or on-the-river snacks for the boat trip…
Singapore
This is what McDonald's would look like if Ronald turned plant-loving vegan. The menu boasts a range of burgers, value meals and even broccoli served in a…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
With good food at low prices, this small restaurant serves a mix of locals and expats. While Thai food is its strength – the đôm yam and curries are quite…
Ko Samui
This restaurant/bar pulls out the stops in an invigorating menu of classic fare in a relaxing and tasteful setting, supported by a strong selection of…
Hoi An
Mexican flavours come to Hoi An at the excellent Hola Taco. The standouts are the tacos and enchiladas, both well spiced and ideal with a couple of Tiger…
Lovina
The many shades of green at this vegetarian cafe aren’t just for show. They reflect the earth-friendly ethics of the owners. Enjoy organic smoothies,…
Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle Restaurant
Yangon
Open to the street on two sides, this is an excellent spot to indulge simultaneously in people-watching and noodle-slurping. It’s a simple and easygoing…
Ko Samui
This no frills Indian restaurant is great value with set meals (vegetarian) starting at 200B including a soft drink; otherwise select your spice level…
Yangon
This modern bakery-cafe offers a wide and tasty range of treats, fresh out of the oven daily, that make for a good breakfast of snack. It also serves…
Manila
The speciality here is, naturally, chicken – we prefer it roasted with a couple of sides. Nachos, quesadillas, margaritas and local craft beer on tap …
Ubud
Run by the delightful Siti, this spice-scented Indian restaurant is decked out in vintage Bollywood posters and diners are serenaded by a soundtrack of…
West Java
A local institution with gurgling fountains, a koi pond entryway and a soaring tiled roof in the indoor-outdoor dining area. Choose your fish from the…
Siem Reap
Can’t get no (culinary) satisfaction? Then follow in the footsteps of Sir Mick Jagger and try this popular place, which offers an affordable selection of…
Phnom Penh
This delicatessen-restaurant is winning plaudits for its good-value French food, including boeuf bourguignon, Toulouse sausages and lamb shank. There are…
Phuket
At this reliable and popular spot for both Thai and Western food, near Karon's temple, you can dine on curries and spicy salads, or steaks, chops and…
Ko Chang
The green, red and yellow decor, rustic ambience and reggae soundtrack tell the story of this colourful roadside restaurant that has fine views over Bang…
Chinatown
Yoo easily serves some of the best fishballs in town. We can also vouch for the shrimp wontons, deep-fried taro balls and fish cakes, all of which are…
Chinatown
Delicious wontons and – if your stomach can manage it – bà·mèe (Chinese-style wheat noodles) are the order of the evening at this respected vendor. There…
Phnom Penh
Topaz was one of Phnom Penh's original designer restaurants, but, as the competition increases around town, it's starting to feel a bit stale. The menu is…
Siem Reap
This chic, contemporary space has earned a local following for its creative cuisine, which mixes the best of East and West. Starters include octopus…
Siargao
Kawayan's restaurant does food inspired by French, Basque, Moroccan and Filipino cuisines (Moroccan tagine is the speciality), served in a sumptuously…
Iloilo
Featuring Vietnamese street food such as banh mi and a variety of pho dishes in a pleasantly designed room with colourful umbrellas hanging from the…
Siem Reap
Cambodians were onto insects long before the food scientists started bugging us about their merits. Choose from a veritable feast of crickets, water bugs,…
Ko Samui
This superb romantic dining experience within the Zazen resort comes complete with ocean views, dim candle lighting and soft music. Thai dancers animate…
Hue
A top, unfussy spot to try Hue's dizzying menu of royal rice cakes. Serving portions are pretty big, so rustle up a few friends to try the different…
Yangon
It looks unprepossessing, but the Muslim-influenced South Indian dishes, such as a rich mutton curry, taste great. There are also meat-free options…
Manila
This laid-back farmers markets has an array of local specialities. Here you'll find stalls serving cuisine from Filipino food-crazy regions such as Ilocos…
Bukit Peninsula
Down on the sand at the south end of the beach, this simple place has great views from its cafe. Nerni keeps a close watch on things; simple sleeping…
Northwestern Cambodia
This huge glass-fronted restaurant is one of the few places in town with an English menu. Dishes include prawn soup, tom yam (a hot-and-sour Thai soup),…
Temples of Angkor
This is one of the largest restaurants on the Sra Srang strip and does a roaring trade at lunchtime thanks to a spacious dining area with moisture-cooled…
Timor-Leste
There's nothing terribly exciting about this old-timer, though you've got to love the boarding house feel at lunchtime as you choose what you want from…
Boracay
Especially popular with Korean tourists, this place selling shaved ice and fresh fruit topped by soft-serve mango ice cream, a twist on the traditional…
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese comfort food served in simple but attractive surroundings. The menu ranges widely, from lots of different sandwiches – try banh mi bi (shredded…
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