Mekong Delta
Set on a lively strip of restaurants and bars, this cavernous place specialises in seafood and grills and draws a steady local crowd. Highlights includes…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Chiang Mai
A garden cafe, with antique-looking wooden tables dotted around a brick courtyard full of shady trees, ferns, flowers and even a gurgling mini-waterfall…
Sarawak
Designed to be macaque proof, this cafeteria serves a varied and tasty selection of fried rice, chicken, fish, cakes, fresh fruit and packaged snacks…
Boracay
Avoid the oft-inflated White Beach prices at this local, open-air nipa-hut-style eatery serving a wide selection of noodle, meat and seafood dishes. The…
Phu Quoc Island
The name says it all: this bar is about really good burgers, beer and a large selection of cocktails, mixed by the eponymous Winston. Linger for a chat or…
Phnom Penh
The amiable French owner of this intimate royal blue eatery prepares fusion food inspired by far-off lands such as Tunisia, Madagascar and Tahiti. You won…
Sarawak
An old-time kopitiam (coffee shop) with laksa (RM7) in the morning and excellent nasi goreng (fried rice; RM5) and cheap cold beer (RM3 to RM5). Push the…
Hat Yai
This big, open, spacious and very busy restaurant serves steaming bowls of scrumptious wonton noodles, chicken rice, chā shāo pork and other filling…
Ubud
Crazy about coconut? If so, this is the joint for you. Home to Ubud's best coconut ice cream, which is served topped with shaved coconut and coconut…
Ko Samui
This smart Italian restaurant is a breath of fresh air, with a neat personality and a tasty, appetising menu that is laden with seafood options. Portions…
Ko Pha-Ngan
The front restaurant of the Sunrise Beach bungalows outfit of the same name offers up tasty Thai seafood and set meals with views overlooking a beach that…
Manila
One of the newer and nicer Korean restaurants in Poblacion, Gogi throws down a suite of free appetisers then gets to work grilling delicious strips of…
Siem Reap
A big, bright and boisterous sushi parlour. Navigate through the SUVs parked outside, waddle up to the fish-shaped sushi bar and order the likes of spicy…
Mindoro
The speciality at this bar and grill is carabao meat. It's served in many forms, most popularly carabao burgers. It's 2km south of the city centre in the…
Padang
Renowned across Sumatra, Simpang Raya is probably the most famous name serving fiery signature Padang dishes. Come for the classics: beef rendang, ayam…
Puerto Princesa
Long-running coffee joint on the main drag with functional wi-fi, an agreeable Spotify soundtrack and an extensive menu of sandwiches and Filipino faves…
Trang Beaches & Islands
Recommended as one of the best restaurants on the island, this family-run operation serves all your Thai favourites using organically grown local produce…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Get a cheap, steamy fix at Sungei Road Laksa. The fragrant, savoury coconut-base soup here enjoys a cult following, and only charcoal is used to keep the…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Running south from Siriraj Hospital is this busy market bringing together takeaway stalls and basic restaurants. Options range from noodles to curries…
Ayuthaya
This locally adored hole-in-the-wall serves some of the most notable gŏoay đĕeo reua (boat noodles: a pork noodle soup with a complex soy and pig's-blood…
Flores
This thatched, open-air dining room specialises in se'i babi, succulent smoked pork hailing from Kupang. Meal deals are 35,000Rp and include pork, white…
Hanoi
Visiting Hanoi and not eating bun cha (barbecued pork with rice vermicelli) with a side of nem cua be (sea-crab spring rolls) should be classed as a…
Hanoi
This Italian-owned deli has excellent bread, cheese and salami, as well as homemade pasta and sauces and other items. It’s north of central Hanoi in the…
Cameron Highlands
A charming throwback to the old Tanah Rata, this Christian-run stalwart upstairs on the main strip near the bus stand serves tasty cream teas (scones,…
Sandakan
Driving to/from Sepilok and in need of a caffeine pick-up? Look no further: at this cute cafe you just input your order electronically and your double…
Kuta & Legian
Serving the food of Indonesia, this large restaurant is a metaphor for the islands themselves, with various thatched dining pavilions set amid ponds and…
Yangon
Good-quality steaks and other meat dishes are the order of the day at Onyx, housed in stark, contemporary premises opposite the German embassy. Korean…
Medan
A local institution that's been around for some 60 years, this hole-in-the-wall joint is always busy with folk digging into soto kesawan – coconut milk…
Yogyakarta
More TexMex than authentic Mexican, Papricano's tasty burritos, hard-shell beef tacos and nachos may make a welcome break from rice and noodle dishes. The…
Zhun San Yen Vegetarian Food Centre
Kuching
A meat-free buffet lunch of Chinese-style curries, priced by weight, is served from 11am to 2pm (RM2.50 per 100g). When the buffet is over, you can order…
Dili
Though its location in the Páteo complex underwhelms, this is a top destination for sizeable portions of Portuguese-style dishes. The steaks, including…
Khao Yai National Park
This casual alfresco spot on one of the busiest stretches of Th Thanarat manages to succeed at both Thai (yellow curry with mackerel and crispy tofu lâhp)…
South-Central Vietnam
Located opposite the Violet Hotel, these rustic riverside eateries serve up simple Vietnamese snacks, ice-cold beer and whole or half grilled suckling pig…
West Sumatra
At this busy Padang restaurant you'll be presented with scores of small, spicy dishes, such as the earthy rendang (beef coconut curry) and ayam (chicken)…
Phnom Penh
One of the grandest old French houses in the city is home to this stylish bistro and bar. The menu takes diners on a global tour and includes some…
West Sumatra
Simpang Raya is a very reliable choice for sampling famous Padang cuisine (and there are several branches in town). The usual array of spicy, flavourful…
Luang Prabang
Elegant and bijou, Café Toui is a delight of Lao cuisine. Great service and an Asian fusion menu with standout dishes such as mok phaa (steamed fish…
Surabaya
For an air-conditioned setting, Tunjungan Plaza has a colossal selection of squeaky-clean Asian and Western restaurants and cafes; the food court is on…
Haiphong
At this restored townhouse, authentic Thai dishes are beautifully prepared and presented – try the lab moo (pork salad) or pepper squid; there are good…
Canggu
Otherwise known as 'Warung Vietnam', this place serves bowls of pho that are simply superb. Lots of rich beefy goodness contrasting with perfect noodles…
- placement: fullWidth
- path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
- possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
- targeting:
{ "position": "superzone" }
