Phnom Penh
A cool and contemporary superfoods cafe, this is the place to check the pulse(s) of the vegetarian dining scene in the capital. Come for raw smoothies,…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Siem Reap
A reliable Thai restaurant in Siem Reap, this is where some Thai expats head when they need a spicy fix. The Thai owners whip up authentic recipes on the…
Yangon
The Sanchaung area is home to many Kachin people and this no-frills restaurant, near the Kachin church, serves the hearty, mildly spicy dishes typical of…
Sabah
Opposite the train station, this little restaurant serves fluffy char siu buns (RM2.50), mee sup (noodle soup topped with pork), Singapore-style mee…
Myanmar (Burma)
Popular spot for seafood along Chaung Tha's main shopping strip. The Rakhine family, who have run the place for 15 years, cook up pleasantly spicy food…
Battambang
This Battambang outpost of a popular Phnom Penh Indian restaurant opened after some curry-craving expats ordered takeaway all the way from the capital …
Cebu City
Vegetarians have nowhere to hide at this popular open-sided barbecue place where you choose your own meat or seafood and have it charcoal-grilled on the…
Denpasar
Open to the street, this spotless cafe serves up Javanese treats such as nasi uduk (sweetly scented coconut rice with fresh peanut sauce) and lalapan (a…
Gili Trawangan
Who needs Bangkok when you have Gili T? The most authentic Thai food this side of Phuket is served up in a cute little garden. The flavours are spot on…
Manila
This hip little cafe is home to the pizzadilla, the bastard child of pizza and the quesadilla. Paintings and vintage bric-a-brac are on sale, and many…
Northwest Vietnam
Located a few blocks south of Muong Te's bus station is this lively restaurant that specialises in bun dau mam tom – deep-fried tidbits, noodles and herbs…
Semarang
A fun tiled coffee house in a restored old relic, this cafe brews up espresso coffee, pots of tea and sandwiches. Pastas and nasi goreng (fried rice) are…
Maluku
Reliable and tasty Padang-style rumah makan (eating house) where you can pick and choose from slices of spicy omelette, chilli-stewed aubergine, grilled…
Northern Thailand
Kitti excels at Chinese-style dining, much of it seafood-oriented (fish is priced by weight). Try the unusual but delicious fried chicken with cashew nuts…
Nong Khai
If you're missing the flavours of northern Thailand, this descriptively named hole-in-the-wall will satisfy your cravings. For the uninitiated, khao soi …
Baguio
A local institution for decades, the Rose Bowl serves the best Chinese food in town. Its extensive menu runs the gamut from chop suey to expensive…
Kuantan
There always seems to be a line outside this small cake shop for the mango cheesecake, which is lovely but a rather brief reward if the queue has been…
Chin State
The bland, if upscale (for Kalay), dining room lacking in atmosphere shouldn't put you off. Mr Jin is one of Kalay's best restaurants, with a wide variety…
Moalboal
This unassuming open-air cottage about 500m east of the Panagsama strip has a case for the best tacos in all of Cebu. Nachos, burritos and even a taco…
Manila
The food here is mostly Mediterranean–inspired, with Indian and Vietnamese tastes thrown in. Opt for the Moroccan braised chicken, try an original…
Hanoi
This bia hoi joint has evolved into an Old Quarter favourite, with well-priced Vietnamese food and excellent service led by the eponymous Mrs Minh. Grab…
Chiang Rai
This semi-concealed gem (there's no Roman-script sign: look for the bamboo doorway) serves a unique mix of Vietnamese and Northern Thai dishes. Tasty food…
Kuching
A fixture in the heart of Kuching’s Indian Muslim district since 1974. Halal specialities include nasi biryani (rice with chicken, beef or lamb; RM10 to…
Kota Kinabalu
The best supermarket in KK stocks loads of imported items, from Spanish chorizos and hams to French cheeses and gourmet Swiss ice cream. Also home to a…
Tana Toraja
Oodles of fried noodles and reliable, freshly prepared Indonesian-style Chinese food is served at this hopping restaurant on the main drag. The bright and…
Chinatown
Jék Pûi is a table-less food stall incredibly popular for its Chinese-style Thai curries. Try the gaang kěe·o wǎhn lôok chín þlah grai, a mild green curry…
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
Massive Medsai is one of dozens of seafood spots next to Cha-am's fishing port. While some of the smaller restaurants out here have more character, few…
Eastern Cambodia
Need a break from laab salad after Laos? Burgers, pizza and English breakfasts grace the menu, along with Indian food and wonderful Khmer curries. Affable…
Phnom Penh
Set in a lovingly restored French-era gem of a building, this place looks more expensive than it actually is. The menu offers a global noodle tour with…
Pulau Langkawi
The fish and chips here are passable, but honestly it's more about the location – a quiet, sandy stretch of Tanjung Rhu that encourages making an…
Chiang Rai Province
This homey and popular restaurant does an excellent biryani, not to mention virtually everything else Muslim, from masala to roti and samosas, as well as…
Luang Prabang
Plenty of Lao and Luang Prabang options served in an archetypal half-timbered house with sturdy arched balconies overlooking the street. Service is…
Gingerbread House Café & Gallery
Northern Thailand
This brick and wood cafe is a nice, air-conditioned retreat from the sun, and offers Western breakfasts as well as simple rice and noodle dishes. There's…
Bangkok
Even if you can’t afford to stay at the Oriental, you should save up for the hotel’s decadent riverside buffet. Dishes such as foie gras are standard, and…
Northeastern Thailand
This bright, modern place close to the train station (exit the station and take the second left) has some of the best coffee and tea in town, but it…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
At this chain with other branches across town, you're not going to find heaps of character, but you will get consistency, river views, air-con and a…
Phuket
This fun, friendly, semi-outdoor restaurant does the best pastries in Rawai and remains a deservedly popular breakfast spot. It makes fine brown bread,…
Hat Khao Lak
Get a real taste of local flavours at this terrific streetside diner. Here they stir-fry noodles and sensational spicy rice dishes and simmer aromatic…
Yangon
This is the Muslim version of the traditional Myanmar curry house. The sour soup is replaced with a hearty dhal, the meat-based curries are rich and spicy…
Northwestern Cambodia
Hugely popular with Khmer tour groups, this family-run restaurant dishes up an extensive menu of local favourites, with plenty of noodle soups and fried…
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