Mae Hong Son Province
Deservedly popular, the Intira offers tasty and reliable Thai and northern Thai dishes, including some that use unusual ingredients such as locally grown…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Chinatown
Dining at the retro Hong Kong–themed Fou de Joie is like being an extra in a Wong Kar-wai film. Better yet, the French-style crêpes and cheese platters –…
Ho Chi Minh City
For fine seafood and snails in District 4 look no further. Specials include oc len (snails cooked in coconut milk) and grilled clams with fish sauce and…
Bicol
A wonderful open-air bamboo-and-thatch restaurant 1km north of Legazpi City, Sibid-Sibid specialises in highly original, Bicol-inspired seafood…
Iloilo
Choose from more than half a dozen 'boodle fight' set menus (P1400 to P1700, good for eight), where heaping serves, laid out on banana leaves in the…
Southeast Luzon
This German-owned bar-restaurant in Gasan is popular with a mix of expats and locals thanks to its German sausages, tasty takes on Filipino standards and…
El Nido
This is the place for authentic French galettes and tasty paninis (try the signature spicy beef version). Take them on your boat trip or dine in at the…
Iloilo
The theme is traditional Ilonggo seafood, with snapper and shellfish taking pride of place on the menu, and a great all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner…
Pattaya
Duck dishes rule the roost in this well-established and popular Thai-Chinese restaurant, though the seafood dishes are also tasty. It's very reasonably…
Ubud
Ubud has been undergoing a gelato craze in recent years, which is to everyone's benefit. This branch of the international chain sells fresh flavours…
Candidasa
DiMattina espresso coffee, home-made bread and a tempting all-day breakfast menu are three of the inducements at this contemporary-chic cafe on the main…
Yogyakarta
One of the most popular hang-outs in Sosrowijayan is this double-storey warung that does tasty Indonesian and international food that's a cut above the…
Yangon
Look for the low white door to enter this convivial izakaya (Japanese gastropub), popular with Japanese expats. Sake and Kirin draught beer go nicely with…
Ubud
In the heart of the unadorned neighbourhood of Peliatan, this open-fronted warung (food stall) serves up fresh and tasty Padang-style meals. Choose from…
Davao
Long running and stylish Hanoi serves tasty Vietnamese cuisine, including excellent banh mi (baguettes); some dishes are dumbed-down versions to appeal to…
Ko Chang
Local musician Oodie runs a nicely diverse operation, with excellent French dishes, Thai specialities and pizzas, served with live blues music nightly…
Surabaya
An elegant, upmarket vegetarian restaurant owned by a welcoming Indo-Chinese family, who serve delicious rice dishes (try nasi hainan, a mixed rice…
Davao
Paellas and other Iberian–style meat dishes dominate most of the chalkboard menu at this bustling and homey place, where the owner roves the tables…
Boracay
Desultory service aside, head to the 2nd floor with its floor cushions and airy (hot when no breeze) dining space for excellent set vegetarian and meat…
Jakarta
Also a cafe, Dua Nyonya is an intimate place serving fine Indonesian coffee (from Bali, Toraja and Aceh) and traditional food including rice dishes such…
Banglamphu
There comes a moment in every foodie's Thai culinary overdose when the soul yearns for a bite of a butter croissant or ciabatta sandwich, or the subtle…
Bangkok
Patrons come to this open-air restaurant for the combination of riverfront views and tasty, seafood-based eats. It also doubles quite neatly as a pub. It…
Gili Air
Set on Gili Air’s softest and widest beach, Scallywags offers elegant decor, upscale comfort food, great barbecue, homemade gelato and superb cocktails…
Medan Selera Kebun Sultan Food Court
Kota Bharu
This bustling, fan-cooled Chinatown food court, which opens late in a town that closes early, offers dishes like claypot chicken rice and kway teow (rice…
Davao
Centrally located. 'The Peak', a 5th- and 6th-floor addition, has an outdoor plaza lined with cafes and restaurants, including Kublai Khan's, an all-you…
Kampot
Nestled amid fellow hole-in-the wall spots in an alley off St 274, Pupe Thai brings Bangkok-quality street fare to Kampot. The Thai proprietor speaks good…
George Town
Service is friendly at this cheap, cheerful South Indian restaurant, and the lunchtime banana-leaf thalis (set meals) are a bargain. Many locals come when…
Mandalay
The manager at this better-than-average beer garden speaks good English, which is a plus when you're ordering food and requesting a channel change on the…
Ko Samui
This pleasant and simple restaurant east of Fisherman's Village serves up delicious Indian fare including wholesome vegetarian options such as daal …
Railay
Attached to the Sand Sea Resort and with a fine beachfront location, this is a popular place to sample fresh seafood while gazing out to sea. It also does…
Surat Thani
The afternoon Sunday market near the TAT office serves up a delicious range of street food that isn't always available at the Night Market. It is a…
An Bang Beach
This homely and rustic-textured spot is the top An Bang choice for baked goodies, with an on-site bakery taking care of fresh baguettes, cakes, croissants…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Khun Suchada took early retirement and has turned her hobby into a small business. She bakes what she feels like, only having a few things available at…
Ubon Ratchathani
Though it's smaller than you'd expect, Ubon's city-centre night market makes an excellent dining destination, especially when paired with the weekend…
Northern Mindanao
Not much curb appeal to this utilitarian-looking restaurant next to the Surigao Coast Guard office. However, it's pleasant enough inside and serves…
Hat Yai
Serving Hat Yai patrons since 1959, this traditional Chinese cafe has framed banknotes on its walls, friendly staff, a reliable menu of Thai-Chinese…
Phu Quoc Island
Pick and choose from a buffet of Vietnamese vegan-vegetarian dishes, such as mock shrimp on sugar cane, to accompany green veg and rice for an excellent…
Central Java
Just across the river from the alun-alun, Rasa is a traditional Javanese restaurant with a pleasant garden setting and Indonesian food served lesahan …
Ko Pha-Ngan
This terrific British-run handmade burger restaurant is modern, stylish, spacious, and welcoming. In the heart of Thong Sala life, the burgers are…
Ko Samui
Simple, reasonably priced Thai specialities share space with more expensive fresh seafood at this shack where the tables fill up fast, so get here early…
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