Phnom Penh
Owner Giorgio welcomes diners as if they were coming to his own home for dinner, making this a popular spot for authentic Italian cooking. Thin-crust…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Coron Town
Most evenings BBQ smoke and live music waft out in harmony at this popular and prominent street-side barbecue. It specialises in grilled-meat skewers and…
Ho Chi Minh City
This specialist gelato outlet run by a lively Austrian offers a raft of flavours including green tea, pistachio and lemongrass. Ralf's sundaes are…
Phnom Penh
This outdoor vegetarian eatery serves Japanese dishes with a Cambodian twist. Go for the teppanyaki hot plates – sizzling fake meat topped with an egg and…
Central Sulawesi
Hands down the most dependable fish restaurant in town, RM Surabaya is constantly busy and has a high rate of throughput. Select your fresh fish and have…
Iloilo
More comfortable and stylish than the average Iloilo coffee shop, Bluejay has booths and comfy couches to enjoy hot and cold espresso drinks and a simple…
Sanur
You can hear the surf and see the moonlight reflected on the water at this welcoming beachside seafood grill, set on the sand amid palm trees and fishing…
Vang Vieng
Set on the tasteful grounds of the Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng's fanciest restaurant (a relative term) serves Western and Lao dishes, all…
Ingyin New South India Food Centre
Yangon
The cheery staff here do the crispiest and tastiest dosai (savoury pancakes) in central Yangon. It’s a good place for a thali (multidish meals) as well,…
Northwest Vietnam
Hoa Ban is one of a strip of restaurants P Hoang Quoc Viet, roughly across from the San Xanh 3 Hotel, that serve Thai dishes. Take a seat on the floor and…
Con Dao Islands
Thu Ba is renowned for seafood (consult what's on offer from the tanks by the entrance) and hotpots. The gregarious owner speaks great English and is…
Boracay
This popular and cramped Greek restaurant is known for grilled meat, appetisers such as flaming saganaki (fried salty cheese) and outstanding salads…
Eastern Cambodia
This floating restaurant – lit by lanterns and adorned with gnarled driftwood – is the perfect place to toss back an Angkor beer and watch the sun plunge…
Ko Lanta
One of the best of Ban Sala Dan's seafood-by-weight options, with all your other Thai favourites too. The food is good value, as is the location – eat on…
Ubud
Kelapa serves Indonesian classics plus more unusual dishes from around the archipelago. Its vegetarian rijsttafel is made with produce grown in the on…
Angkor Wat
A handy branch of Blue Pumpkin just outside Angkor Wat turns out sandwiches, salads and ice creams, as well as divine fruit shakes, all to take away if…
Aceh
Mama Donut has been a local institution for at least a couple of decades, walking the sand selling delicious vegetable samosas, doughnuts and fried…
Boracay
Stylish beachfront spot with a pan-Latino menu featuring tacos, pulled-pork sandwiches, chorizo bolognese linguini and paella. Wash it down with a mojito…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This small and friendly crêpe stall is a hit with adults and kids: choose from a variety of flavours, including Nutella, peanut butter, jam, vanilla…
Ko Chang
This friendly palapa-style beach bar and restaurant on Hat Sai Noi, around the corner from Bang Bao, enjoys a great location on the sand. It's a good spot…
Ko Chang
This popular, modern glass-fronted coffeeshop does a range of Thai meals but is best known for its pizzas, which distinguish it from other Thai…
Ko Tao
An old Mae Hat fave, Pranee’s serves scrumptious curries and other Thai treats in an open-air pavilion sprinkled with lounging pillows, wooden tables and…
Puerto Princesa
A cute spot with excellent cakes and cookies, plus an all-day breakfast menu (omelette P135) and burgers, pad thai and pizza. You can kick back with a…
Miri
This simple canteen is one of Miri’s best North Indian eateries, serving up mouth-watering tandoori chicken (RM12), naan bread and mango lassi (RM5) as…
Ubud
Run by the Swiss-based NGO, Fair Future Foundation, this eatery donates 100% of its profit towards healthcare in the local community. Food ranges from…
Johor
As well as housing a collection of stalls selling hawker food, this centre opposite the ferry terminal is where you go to book ferry tickets and resorts…
Phnom Penh
A higher-class Thai restaurant with a fair selection of Khmer classics. The prices are pretty reasonable given the look of the place. Splurge for the choo…
Vientiane
Get here early before some of the city's best croissants run out. The simple interior makes for a nice place to read the paper over a tart, salad, panini…
Around Manila
Jovial Nepalese owner Ram serves up large portions of delicious South Asian specialities, including lots of veg dishes, as well as bargain Middle Eastern…
Nong Khai
This massive river restaurant has grown into a Nong Khai institution, and hordes of out-of-towners head home with car boots and carry-on bags stuffed with…
Boracay
Everything is either hand-selected at the local market or made on-site at this small sushi spot near Bulabog Beach – even staples such as miso and soy…
East Bali
Known for its homemade cakes and ice cream (we can vouch for the decadently rich banoffee pie and the 'Tropical fresh' ice cream sundae), this cute cafe…
Sarawak
A street stall selling freshly made doughnuts and youtiao (fried Chinese churros) – perfect to bring on an upriver boat trip. Follow your nose to its…
Singapore
Bright, airy and oozing healthy vibes, this strictly plant-based cafe serves up traditional local fare. Try the 'sesame chicken claypot rice' or 'manbo…
Chinatown & the CBD
This hawker stall is famous for its beautiful crayfish and prawn hor fun, stir-fried ribbon rice noodles and shellfish in a translucent gravy. Be warned…
Sarawak
Famous Mama does Mamak (halal Indian-Malay) cuisine and is a popular place for quick, cheap nasi kandar (rice served with side dishes of different curries…
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Just in front of the historical park entrance, this is a convenient stop for a brewed coffee and a blast of air-conditioning. They also do smoothies,…
Northern Laos
Located at the end of the main drag, this restaurant-cum-beer-garden has a relaxed ambience. Choose from Lao dishes and some comfort food, or stroll here…
East Bali
The food at this pavilion restaurant is of average quality but the view is anything but – the panorama of rice fields and verdant hills is absolutely…
Pai
Foreigner-friendly, and none the worse for it, Charlie & Lek serves Thai classics as well as a few Northern Thai specialities in a no-fuss atmosphere that…
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