Nha Trang
This atmospheric French restaurant serves up Gallic classics: steak tartare, stuffed Provençale vegetables and serious fromage (cheese). There's a daily…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Chiang Mai
Trading on its location rather than its kitchen, River Market nevertheless scores romantic dinner points for the nighttime views across the illuminated…
Ko Samet
Casual and relaxed, this ramshackle yet oddly attractive main street spot is a good choice for well-priced Thai food. It offers smallish portions of Thai…
Sentosa Island
With its faux-Malaysian streetscape, this indoor hawker centre beside Universal Studios feels a bit Disney. Thankfully, there's nothing fake about the…
Kuala Lumpur
Plastic tables and noodle vendors spill out on to the pavement at this rustic place selling some of the best curry mee, spicy curry laksa and wan tan mee …
Phnom Penh
The extensive sandwich list is ever growing at this self-described carvery. Dig into a roast pork with apple sauce sandwich or go healthy with a grilled…
Siargao
Associated with neighbouring Sagana Beach Resort, this place sits under palm trees on a rare (for Cloud Nine) patch of sand, offering sandwiches, brownies…
Bukit Peninsula
Tucked away at the north end of the southern group; the staff serving their narrow patch of tables on the beach here radiate charm. Go for one of the…
Ko Samui
On the corner of the huge Manathai hotel by the road, this affordable, elegant, semi-alfresco and smart restaurant is a fantastic choice for stir-fry and…
Phuket Town
An age-old Muslim roti shop on vibrantly coloured Th Thalang. Try the fresh, ever-so-slightly crispy signature roti doused in condensed milk or dipped in…
Manila
Still the best Korean restaurant in Malate. Try the stone-pot bibimbap (rice with meat, vegetables, egg and chilli; vegetarian version also available) or…
Northern Thailand
There's just one dish here: fat bowls of top-notch kôw soy (noodle soup with a curry broth). Order a regular or jumbo bowl supplemented with beef, pork…
Northern Thailand
The burgers are good at this Thai–South African venture, but so are the steaks, pasta and many of the Thai dishes, all served in a neat and clean…
Phnom Penh
One of the more lively riverfront restaurants, this is a great spot for watching the world go by. The menu includes moderately priced Cambodian and…
Phnom Penh
A stylish Khmer restaurant under the stewardship of a Franco-Khmer, the chic decor sets this place apart from its neighbours. The menu includes…
Kuala Lumpur
On KL's busiest food street is this nontouristy joint serving spicy Sichuan dishes. It's all good, from the chilli-oil fried fish to the gunpowder chicken…
Siargao
Every evening the surfing herd converges to feed on skewered pork chops, chicken and beef at this modest BBQ shack about 1.5km north of GL. And then, just…
Around Manila
Located approximately halfway between Clark Airport and Angeles (within the Freeport Zone), Iguana's is one of the Philippines' best Mexican restaurants…
Nong Khai
How good is Dee Dee? Just look at the dinner-time crowds. But don't be put off by them: despite having a full house every night, this open-air place is a…
Sapa
Don't miss warming up with a cup of ginger tea sweetened with Sapa mountain honey at this simple cafe attached to the Sapa O'Chau tour company. Also does…
Malaysia
This basic shop is a great place to pick up some of Seremban’s famous pao (golden pastry pork buns).
Ko Pha-Ngan
Seasoned old-timer Om Ganesh sees a regular flow of customers for its north Indian curries, biryani rice, roti and lassis, with a token spread of Chinese…
Nha Trang
Over the road from the Cham towers, this food stand is worked by a feisty older woman who cooks up great banh xeo (savoury rice-flour pancakes with shrimp…
Krabi Town
Favoured by locals and travellers alike, this unpretentious restaurant cooks up a storm of seafood, with fish cooked as you like it – spicy or not. It's…
Denpasar
Don't be deceived by the small dining room at the entrance: there's another vastly larger one out the back. The top-notch nasi campur (rice with side…
Banda Islands
Bolted on to a family home, sleepy and shuttered Nutmeg Cafe is a charmer. It serves noodles, juices, fish and rice, a good soto ayam and thick pancakes…
Hanoi
Don’t even bother ordering here; just squeeze in, and a plate of gossamer-light banh cuon (steamed rice pancakes filled with minced pork, mushrooms and…
Phu Quoc Island
Although the service can be slow, the Indian dishes here are fantastic: the mango prawn curry is a standout. If you are feeling a real hunger, go for a…
Southeast Luzon
Like a little doll's house for young adults, Mina's is a quirky cafe with cribs in place of booths or seats and loud music playing. Good place for a…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
This bustling market smells of slippery fish and ripe durians, but there are plenty of more accessible produce such as bananas – fresh or fried – to munch…
Davao
Late-night cravings meet their match at this modest eatery serving this restaurant's eponymous dish made of stewed carabao with ginger root, onion, chilli…
Siem Reap
For good-value Indian food, this place is hard to beat. The thalis (set meals) are a bargain, and the owner, long-time resident Ranjit, knows his share of…
Phnom Penh
Chinese Noodle is all about – what else – noodles, with anything from duck to pig stomach. You can also chow down on some fabulous dumplings. A bargain…
Siem Reap
Enjoy high-end standards at an affordable price with a three-course lunch of Asian and Western food prepared by students training in the culinary arts. It…
Chiang Rai
Comfort food for Thais and foreign travellers alike: this long-standing, semi-open-air place is always busy at night and serves the usual repertoire of…
Cebu City
A true Cebu legend, this hole-in-the-wall is beloved for its mini stuffed crabs and ngohiong (Cebuano spring rolls) – they are tasty, if on the greasy…
Mui Ne
A modern Viet restaurant run by welcoming staff who will guide you through the tempting menu: dishes include tofu with coconut and bamboo with steamed…
Pulau Langkawi
This is the place to go in Pantai Cenang for a banquet of Chinese-style seafood. It's packed out daily with families feasting on shrimp, crabs and fresh…
Phnom Penh
This is the place for French travellers who are missing home, as it stocks many French products, including Bonne Maman jam and the city's best cheese…
Chiang Rai Province
This semi-open-air restaurant serves the namesake noodles from Sukhothai, as well as satay and a few Thai classics. There’s no English-language sign, but…
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