George Town
Although in a rather charmless setting in a mall, the food here is good, and ranges from several kerabu (salads) to staples such as inche kabin (deep…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Pakse
A block off the main road on the edge of the tourist strip, La Terrasse attracts a mixed clientele of travellers and expats. The menu is half Lao-Thai and…
An Bang Beach
This oceanfront place includes beachy decor with rustic timber, private cabanas, and a menu stretching from local flavours through to burgers and fresh…
Phang-Nga Province
Run by an English-speaking Thai family, this is a good, authentic restaurant that dishes up green, red and massaman curries, cashew and ginger stir-fries,…
Hanoi
While this simple, somewhat grubby little restaurant is by no means a member of the famous Ho Chi Minh–based chain whose name it has appropriated, it does…
Mandalay
This garden-style, two-storey beer station is a popular spot for a beer, several packs of cigarettes, soccer on TV and quality barbecue with many less…
Puerto Princesa
Choose your protein from the display trays (crabs, prawns, lobster, mussels, squid and several types of fish), the method of cooking, and a sauce, and a…
Hat Kata
Two Chefs continues to take over Kata, Karon and Kamala, but this original branch (just inland from the south end of Hat Kata Yai) remains the favourite…
Chiang Mai
Don't be put off by the name – this all-night Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet is where Chiang Mai's night owls come to play. It's all-you-can-eat, so pay…
Ha Giang Province
Vast, buzzy (read: loud), hall-like restaurant serving hotpot and other Vietnamese dishes. Be careful what you order blindly off the (Vietnamese only)…
Phang-Nga Province
Don’t miss the morning market at the northern end of town. The stalls here fry chicken, grill coconut waffles, and bubble kettles with Thai doughnuts to…
Melaka City
Famous for its satay celup (a Melaka adaptation of steamboat with satay sauce), this place is often packed with tourists, even when late, so you may have…
George Town
The name here is Chinese for 'roots', a contrast with the sleek, modern dining room and likewise cuisine at this new restaurant. Sit at the counter for…
Cham Islands
About 2km southwest of Bai Lang village, Cham Restaurant sits pretty on stunning Bai Chong Beach, and serves wonderful Vietnamese dishes, including lots…
Phuket
A sweet terracotta-tiled cafe with candlelit tables, cane lanterns, friendly staff and a tiki-style bar, just inland from the southern end of Hat Bang…
Hanoi
Experience the mood and flavour of 1950s Indochina at this elegant restaurant located in a beautifully restored French-colonial house with a cobbled…
Bandung
This mini food court on the ground floor of the Braga City Walk is ideal for mixing with locals and sampling some unusual snacks from kaki lima (street…
Bai Tu Long Bay
A decent selection of all the usual noodle and rice dishes are available at this simple family-run outfit, which is one of the few restaurants still open…
Northern Laos
Spot your dish in raw form behind the refrigerated glass counter: pork, intestines, buffalo steak and tofu, plus the day's fresh vegetables. Don't expect…
Sumatra
About half a block from the main road in Teluk Dalam, Mari Rasa is locally famous for its babi panggang (grilled pork) and lomok-lomok (pork belly) served…
Maluku
Pasir Panjang's only genuine restaurant is set back from the Ngur Bloat end of the beach. Unpretentious Evalin specialises in fish, grilled or fried, as…
Sumba
A decent choice beside verdant rice fields, this modern restaurant serves ayam (chicken) in more than 20 ways, as well as beef and seafood Indonesian…
Penang
Run by friendly folk, this pleasantly decorated cafe serves a very tasty range of local dishes including a delicious laksa, Hakka rice and noodles and…
Phuket
This frills-free seaside restaurant at the Andaman Bangtao Bay Resort has a laid-back castaway-isle feel with rustic bamboo lanterns and driftwood…
Dili
It's quite a surprise to find this breezy, authentic Korean restaurant just off the beachside road. High-quality meat is used for dishes such as bulgogi,…
Makassar
A stylish, atmospheric, air-conditioned bistro serving international standards that lean heavily toward pasta and pizza. It wouldn't survive long outside…
Denpasar
Hidden down a tiny lane, Café Teduh is a little oasis with hanging orchids, trees, flowers and ponds with fountains. Try ayam dabu-dabu (grilled chicken…
Yangon
Cafe during the day and bar by night, this is certainly not the sexiest place in Yangon but the views from the 20th floor are pretty impressive. Happy…
George Town
All visitors to Fort Cornwallis can claim RM10 off the bill at this stylish but somewhat forlorn restaurant within the complex. There's some tempting…
Pulau Langkawi
The comfortable dining room, pleasant outdoor seating area and efficient service here belie the reasonable prices. It's a good place to go for authentic…
Dalat
Comfy chairs, eclectically decorated peach walls and a glass display full of house-baked cakes and seven-seed bread greet you at this cosy, Aussie-owned…
Can Tho
One of Can Tho's culinary claims to fame is this restaurant's banh cong, a savoury mung-bean 'muffin' studded with whole shrimp. Three generations of…
Ho Chi Minh City
Atop an office block, romantic Shri has some of the best views in town. Book ahead for a terrace table or settle for the industrial-chic dining room. Look…
Ayuthaya
One of many restaurants with riverside decks along this stretch of Mae Nam Chao Phraya, Ban U-Thong focuses on seafood, with grilled river prawns and…
West Java
On the main junction as you enter the village, and open only on weekends, this Indo-German ikan bakar (grilled fish) joint offers a range of seafood…
Northern Laos
Head to the noodle stands at the rear of the wet market before you catch the 6.30am sŏrngtăaou to the bus station, or if you're headed out on a trek…
Sandakan
Regarded by many as the best of the gaggle of casual eateries that line the waterfront, the Harbour Bistro menu lists plenty of Asian options using beef,…
North Sumatra
Berastagi's tourist-oriented fruit and veg market features souvenir stalls and horse rides along with the produce stalls. Passionfruit is a local…
Northern Laos
By night, with its paper lanterns like glowing pupae hanging from the ceiling, this trusty old place pulls you in with its delicious aromas drifting out…
Banglamphu
Dating to 1925 and pronounced pôht sà·pah kahn, this is allegedly the oldest restaurant in Bangkok, and continues to maintain recipes handed down from a…
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