Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia

  • Net Hue

    Hanoi

    One of a small chain, Net Hue is well priced for such comfortable surroundings. Head to the top floor for the nicest ambience and enjoy Hue-style dishes…

  • Toy's Restaurant

    Kanchanaburi Province

    Toy, a transplant from Nong Khai, makes simple but delicious dishes from all corners of Thailand including massaman curry, pàt tai, Isan-style lâhp (spicy…

  • Night Market

    Myanmar (Burma)

    Various cheap eats are served up nightly between the clock tower and Bogyoke Aung San statue. Locals flock here to grab takeaway or chow down while…

  • Java Jazz Cafe

    Around Manila

    This vibrant little cafe and gallery does good breakfasts, sandwiches, pizza, Filipino coffee and light lunches. There are three basic but good-value…

  • Bong Restaurant

    Ha Giang Province

    A foreigner-friendly place with enthusiastic service, pleasant outdoor seating and a wide menu of Asian and Western comfort food. Our sautéed beef,…

  • Monorom Restaurant

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Attached to the hotel of the same name, Monorom dishes up a small but tasty selection of typical fried vegetable and meat dishes and breakfast noodle…

  • Pusat Makanan Taman Tasik

    Taiping

    This lakeside hawker court and coffee shop has a good selection of stalls serving dishes from curry mee (yellow noodles submerged in spicy broth) to ikan…

  • Bali Bakery

    Seminyak

    The best feature of the Seminyak Sq open-air mall is this bakery with its shady tables and long menu of baked goods, salads, sandwiches and other fine…

  • Thatdam Noodle

    Vientiane

    Hidden away down a side street near That Dam, this place is run by an affable Lao chef who is clearly proud of his noodle-soup creations. Duck is a…

  • Kaledo Stereo

    Central Sulawesi

    This is perhaps the city's most famous kaledo restaurant, a bustling place where its spicy beef soup – a festival of cholesterol – is served in a bowl…

  • Persian Palate

    Cebu City

    Tucked away behind National Bookstore in Mango Sq, this Middle-Eastern-cum-Indian place has mains including baba ganoush (eggplant with yoghurt and tahini…

  • Fat Cat

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    This small, charming, colourful and busy Portuguese-run cafe does wholesome breakfasts including their very own homemade muesli, and delicious coffee. It…

  • Bruno’s Swiss Food

    Puerto Princesa

    For those craving Swiss, Polish and German sausage, deli sandwiches, imported steaks and European beers and wines. It has a small grocery on one side and…

  • Ecran Noodles

    Kampot

    This riverfront hole-in-the-wall specialises in hand-pulled noodles and dumplings, including shrimp and seafood varieties, plus Peking duck. It's cheap…

  • Phat Hamburgers

    Mui Ne

    This casual roadside joint has many meaty burger options (try a Phatarella, spread with cashew-nut pesto and served with mozzarella), and it's rightly…

  • Banh Mi Hoi An

    Hanoi

    Dense, toasted baguettes with flavoursome pâté and fillings like ga nuong xa are what keeps this tiny banh mi (filled baguettes) place busy into the night…

  • Alba

    Manila

    This old-school Spanish favourite is known for its 15 varieties of paella, pollo al Ajillo (boneless chicken in spicy garlic sauce), long tapas menu, and…

  • MCOOK

    Siem Reap

    There are other things on the menu, but the main draw is the all-you-can-eat dinner set – unlimited volcano egg pot soup, sides, and pork-belly strips…

  • Com Chay Vi Dieu

    Mui Ne

    A simple roadside place perfect for inexpensive Vietnamese vegetarian dishes (curries, noodle soup and fried rice dishes); it also serves great smoothies …

  • Taco Casa

    Ubud

    Sure, Mexico is almost exactly on the opposite side of the globe, but its culinary delights are popular here in Bali. Tasty versions of burritos, tacos…

  • Ar Rahman Royal Prata

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This unassuming Tekka Centre hawker stall flips some of Singapore's finest murtabak (stuffed savoury pancake). Our pick is the mutton; wash it down with a…

  • La Casa Kita

    North Bali

    Grab a table and a cold Bintang on the outdoor lawn and choose from a menu with a classic holiday mix of thin-crust wood-fired pizzas plus Western and…

  • Roma Cafe

    Leyte

    American-owned Roma Cafe has healthy salads and Thai and Mexican tastes to accompany the speciality noodle dishes. It's also a popular drinking venue in…

  • Casa de Alicia

    Sumatra

    On the road to the airport, 4km from Jambi's city centre, this industrial-chic cafe run by motorcycle enthusiasts is worthy of a pit stop if you're in the…

  • CnT Lechon

    Cebu City

    CnT serves a fine version of lechón (spit-roasted pork), a real Cebu delicacy. The crackling (skin) is authentically crispy on the outside but soft on the…

  • Jep's Restaurant

    Ko Samet

    Canopied by arching tree branches decorated with pendant lights, this pretty place right on the sand does a wide range of international food, from Mexican…

  • Fatt Kee Hokkien Mee

    Kuala Lumpur

    The line of customers at this street stall confirms its status as one of KL's top purveyors of the filling, fried noodle dish.

  • Yen's Restaurant

    Nha Trang

    An atmospheric restaurant with subtle lighting, stylish seating and a winning line-up of flavoursome clay-pot, curry, noodle, rice and stir-fry dishes…

  • Delilah's

    Northern Laos

    Serving up waffles, decent coffee, French toast, delightful desserts and fruit shakes, this cafe is the new outpost of the Delilah's empire that began in…

  • Kopitiam

    Sarawak

    Several old-time kopitiam (coffee shops) can be found along Jln Maju. In the morning, locals gather to dine on Foochow specialities, read Chinese…

  • Mowie's

    Gili Air

    With a menu full of creative Indonesian and Western fusion fare, an ideal sunset location on the beach and chill EDM tunes after dark, Mowie's is the kind…

  • Pasar Malam

    Flores

    At sunset the smell of grilled fish wafts through the air at this beachside market. Browse the many stalls and feast on what looks best. Remember to shop…

  • Minority Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    This inviting, wood-beamed restaurant hidden down a little side alley offers the chance to sample dishes from the Khamu, Tai Dam and Akha tribes, as well…

  • Surin Pochana

    Northeastern Thailand

    A Surin classic, this simple place has served delicious Thai fare, including a good đôm yam and fried frog with basil, since 1943. Walk straight out of…

  • Cockonuts

    Moalboal

    Right in the heart of the action in Panagsama but relatively sealed off from the noise so you can really enjoy that sea view. On the menu is tasty…

  • DoVa

    Iloilo

    Known for its all-day brunch, this atmospheric modern cafe across from La Paz Market is a real green shoot, featuring music, views and nicely presented…

  • Up2You

    Ko Chang

    With a nice line in seafood, this open-sided main-road spot near the 7-Eleven offers solid value and a welcoming atmosphere. Tasty scallop stir-fries and…

  • Pito's Sukotil

    Eastern Visayas

    On Santiago Beach, Pito's Sukotil does inexpensive, excellent seafood including grilled fish and shrimp guisado (sautéed with tomato); both P90. Beers are…

  • Chantheo

    Vang Vieng

    In the evening, hit the strip of Th Luang Prabang where a vendor grills pork, chicken or duck, all of which are served with platters of fresh leaves and…

  • Too Too Restaurant

    Mandalay

    Respected home-style local fare, precooked and served in a bland box room with unflattering fluorescent light. Pick your main curry (prawn recommended)…

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