Mekong Delta
An atmospheric place set amid landscaped gardens draped in fairy lights, with a menu heavy on shrimp and other seafood dishes, many of which are priced by…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Ha Giang Province
Locals fuel up on vast bowls of steaming pho – both chicken and beef – at this busy shophouse restaurant, located diagonally opposite the Cao Nguyen Hotel.
Ubud
This buzzing corner cafe has a serene spot overlooking a football field. Besides plenty of rice and noodle dishes, there are lots of veggie options,…
Railay
An upscale pan-Asian menu – of Japanese, Vietnamese, Indian and Thai dishes – is served on a terrace overlooking Hat Tham Phra Nang. It does decent…
Lovina
Lovina's night market is a good choice for fresh and cheap local food. Each year it adds a few more interesting stands. Try the piseng goreng (fried…
Aceh
Cheap as chips and friendly to boot, this simple warung on the main street lets you load up on gargantuan portions of rice with fried chicken and fish…
Kuala Lumpur
The Sisters' delicious 'drunken' chicken mee (noodles) made with rice wine makes for a great breakfast or lunch on Jln Alor before the evening crowds…
Kuala Lumpur
Slurp tasty ramen noodles in a rich pork broth at this joint in Pavilion's Tokyo Street, an outlet of a famous stall originating from the Japanese island…
Sumba
Rural Sumba's version of a hip cafe with excellent coffee drinks and well-prepared local dishes at popular prices. Choose from the changing line-up on the…
Nan Province
This is probably the best of the few small restaurants serving basic dishes in Ban Bo Luang; there's no Roman-script sign, but it's located at the foot of…
Chiang Rai Province
With its shaded outside area and a menu of simple but tasty rice and noodle dishes, as well as coffee, smoothies and ice cream, this place makes a decent…
Ko Phi-Phi
Tranquil views from this beachfront restaurant accompany enticing Thai specials such as fresh grilled seafood and prawn hot pot. It also does classic…
West Bali
A babi guling restaurant off the main road has batches of fresh-roasted seasoned suckling pork throughout the day. It has a relaxed green-hued dining area.
Denpasar
A slightly upscale babi guling (spit-roast pig) place with excellent plate lunches of same. It feels a bit like a suburban house and there's a shady patio.
Pulau Tioman
The last spot before the stairs leading south, Sunset serves beer, booze, milkshakes and deservedly popular pizza. The wildly popular happy hour is from…
Pulau Langkawi
Above-average nasi campur (buffet of curried meats, fish and vegetables, served with rice), including a few vegetable options, served by a friendly family.
Sanur
Sit at battered tables and chairs with your toes in the sand at this timeless beach cafe. It specialises in fresh barbecue-grilled seafood and cheap local…
Yangon
You can see the top-quality Taiwanese-style soup dumplings (xiao long bao) being made on the ground-floor kitchen of this super-popular Sanchaung eatery.
Panglao Island
This casual restaurant serves French faves such as chicken cordon bleu, flambéed garlic prawns and crème brûlée, not to mention wine, cheese and great…
George Town
Come here for tasty banana-leaf meals (the daily set lunch for RM8 is one of George Town’s greatest food bargains), as well as the thickest mango lassi in…
Nha Trang
Centrally located, this casual new air-conditioned Korean place has an authentic menu that features terrific barbecued meats, cutlets and noodle and rice…
Bai Tu Long Bay
At the southern end of the town's main street is this simple but delicious shop selling point-and-choose dishes served over rice. The owner's son speaks…
Quy Nhon
A local seafood place on the bay that serves up fine prawn dishes and marinated (or barbecued) squid. There's no English-language menu, so bring your…
Puerto Princesa
A decidedly healthy and delicious option run by Seventh-Day Adventists. Try the spicy bean burrito or vegan-cheese pizza for meryenda (a daytime snack).
Canggu
An attractive little restaurant on the fast-changing strip in Canggu, Green Ginger specialises in fresh and tasty vegetarian and noodle dishes from across…
Northern Thailand
Long-standing Dao Kanong has a big selection of Northern Thai dishes. It’s 1.5km east of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai on Th Charoen Rat (Th Chiang Mai…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Cool cafe on the ground floor of a renovated century-old wooden house. Run by artists, it's a good spot for breakfast, or a coffee, smoothie or chocolate…
Panglao Island
Trudi's qualifies as budget eating in pricey Alona Beach. The Filipino food is filling, beers are cheap, tables overlook the sea and there's often a live…
Cebu City
Head here with an appetite and feast on seafood or lechón from the all-you-can-eat buffet. It's a good place to gorge after an extended boat journey.
Bohol
With tables overlooking the sea, this large, moderately priced place is one of the best places to eat in Talibon and catches sea breezes. Try its grilled…
Battambang
Out of an attractive space near the bus offices, La Casa serves one of the best thin-crust pizzas in Battambang, as well as excellent pasta dishes and…
Sukhothai
A wise choice for cheap eats is New Sukhothai’s tiny night market. Most vendors here are accustomed to accommodating foreigners and provide bilingual…
Pulau Tioman
This open place not far from the jetty is flushed with the sea breeze, serving decent seafood, with tables out front on the sand and barbecues in the…
Phnom Penh
A great location near the riverfront for good pho – the noodle soup that keeps Vietnam driving forward – plus cheap fried rice and fried noodles.
George Town
A homey, old-school dining room serving likewise Peranakan dishes. If you're intimidated by the menu, opt for the daily set lunch, which is posted out…
Sanur
With its minimalist white decor, bright open-air atmosphere and a vast range of uberfresh fish, this authentic Japanese place is a great find on Sanur…
Gili Meno
Defining ramshackle, this beach food stall serves up Indonesian faves, curries, pancakes and plenty of pasta, along with the views you came to Meno to…
Nasi Air Hideng Pok Sen Food Court
Kota Bharu
The open-sided, fan-cooled, but still steamy Nasi Air Hideng Pok Sen Food Court has several small stalls serving Malay specialities and a self-serve…
Around Manila
This local institution cooks up Cajun and Creole-style cuisine, from St Louis–style pork ribs to Southern fried catfish, and doubles as a live jazz venue.
Kuala Terengganu
Pull up a plastic chair under the whirling fans for cheap Malay, Thai and Chinese hawker favourites and the best selection of cold beer in Kuala…
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