Kanchanaburi Province
Several food vendors light their fires here in the morning, most notably a woman serving the classic Mon kà·nŏm jeen nám yah yùak – a fish-based sauce…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Hat Kata
The Starbucks-like logo hints at the caffeine focus of this reliable, jolly and modern hang-out on Kata's main strip. Beyond artfully prepared coffees …
Ho Chi Minh City
This colourful restaurant offers a diverse taste of flavours from around Vietnam in air-conditioned comfort. Vintage decor with a touch of Indochine style…
Ho Chi Minh City
Nirvana for the serious meat lover, El Gaucho matches hearty serves of fall-apart lamb shanks, tender skewers and juicy steaks to a fine-dining…
Ho Chi Minh City
Visiting presidents and prime ministers have slunk down the lantern- and fairy-light-festooned alley into this atmospheric old house to sample Tib’s…
Kuala Lumpur
Not for the faint-hearted: the intensely flavoursome broth for these noodles is drawn from a cauldron in which cows' livers bubble ominously. Ask for it…
Pakse
Vietnamese-run Xuan Mai serves super-fresh fĕr (rice noodles), năam néuang (pork balls), kòw Ъûn (white flour noodles with sweet-spicy sauce) and a house…
Ho Chi Minh City
Paying homage to the classic Vespa, this buzzing place has a perfect location for watching the world go by. The menu includes great burgers with original…
Kota Kinabalu
Follow your nose to one of KK's best and most enthusiastic durian purveyors. As well as the domesticated 'king' variety, look for the small, rare,…
Manychan Guesthouse & Restaurant
Northern Laos
An inviting all-wood interior spilling out onto a fairy-lit street terrace and a menu covering a greatest hits of traveller fare keeps this place among…
Con Dao Islands
This hip cafe-bar has an arty vibe with its reclaimed furnishings and quirky decor and boasts a lovely pavement terrace. However, the menu is a little meh…
Tana Toraja
Now with two to choose from, the original serves a mix of tasty local and international dishes, while Cafe Aras 2 (100m south) has a similar, but halal…
Ko Samui
The simply roaring roadside setting puts it on the wrong side of the tracks, and the dated, eclectic decor is limp and tired; that said, almost unanimous…
Chin State
Basic, with nothing more than two tables separated by a curtain in a cramped room serving chicken or mutton curry. But importantly, it's open Sundays …
Sarawak
A good place to pick up snacks, fresh fruit and Malay favourites such as satay and nasi lemak – rice boiled in coconut milk and served with fried ikan…
North Sumatra
Berastagi’s local bohemians hang out at tiny Café Raymond, which serves fruit juices, beer and a mix of Indonesian and Western food (including steaks),…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This is Singapore’s Little Thailand. Forget the fancy restaurants with their Buddha statues and cultural knick-knacks: if you want real Thai food, head to…
Manado
Of the ikan bakar huts stacked along this stretch of the waterfront – famous for their cheap dishes – Tuna House is our favourite. That's not to say the…
Singapore
Serves up fresh-from-the-oven roast chicken, with hot and cold sides like coleslaw, fries and pretty good mashed potatoes with gravy. Grab a seat near the…
Phuket
A handy food, drink and petrol stop on the road up to Big Buddha, this place rustles up simple Thai favourites to tuck into at tables painted with flowers…
Sumatra
Serving Italian-Indonesian fusion dishes and tempting cakes, this popular coffee-shop chain will also satisfy those with caffeine cravings with its wide…
Sarawak
Opposite the airport (on the other side of the runway from the terminal building), this relaxed cafe has chicken rice as its speciality. One of the cafe's…
Chau Doc
This informal spot with metal tables and chairs has so-so service and little English spoken (but an English menu), yet the food is really something, with…
Puerto Princesa
A lingering reminder of the Vietnamese community that once called Puerto home, this is the cleanest of a number of Rizal Ave chaolong restaurants – small,…
Kupang
This is first-rate Chinese Indonesian food. It's spotless with an enormous range of veg, chicken, seafood, noodle and rice dishes. Get the ikan bakar rica…
Koh Rong
The proprietors, natives of Krakow, are indeed jolly at this cleverly named dumpling shack on Koh Tuch's middle pier. Nothing fancy here, just five…
Fruit Pulse Healthy Juice Bar & Cafe
Chiang Mai
An excellent stop for fresh juices, smoothies, and healthy breakfasts such as the acai bowl. The cafe also serves traditional Thai curries with your…
Vientiane
With gentle jazz drifting onto the fan-cooled terrace of glass-topped wicker tables (and upstairs in the ochre-hued restaurant), La Signature is perfect…
Nong Khai
Don't be put off by the name – it isn't 'hospital food'. Located across from the hospital, this food court whips up Thai standards at low prices. The food…
Sihanoukville
Run by students from Don Bosco Hotel School, this cafe specialises in gelato (Italian-style ice cream) but offers so much more, including coffee, pizza…
Trat
In the old town by the river, Pier 112 has a large selection of vegetarian dishes, as well as reliable curries. You can eat outside in a plant-festooned…
Medan
This boutique little cafe with mosaic flooring and colourful booth seating has Melbourne-style breakfast items of avocado on toast and poached eggs to go…
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
This alfresco restaurant serves up regular Thai dishes such as garlic fried chicken, green curry and the like, but there's also a good seafood selection,…
Kuta & Legian
This popular patio fronts a busy strip at Double Six Beach. Sunset is prime time; the best views are from the tables on the 2nd-floor terrace. Dishes…
George Town
A pocket-sized breakfast spot that draws a largely local following, despite being close to the backpacker strip. There’s a classic-rock soundtrack and a…
Chiang Mai
This fairy-tale-inspired cafe is a hit with families and students thanks to its whimsical coffee and home-style desserts baked by the owner. If you’re…
Sulawesi
It's all smiles and good-natured jokes (usually at your expense) at the night market which typically hosts a few dozen ladies selling all kinds of grilled…
Chau Doc
On the way to Sam Mountain, 1km out of town, this simple eatery makes a great pit stop for roll-your-own nem nuong (fresh ricepaper rolls filled with…
Labuan Bajo
This beach house-chic restaurant rambles beneath whitewashed rafters above a boat posing as a bar. Mains have an outdated fine-dining feel, but bubbly…
Sumba
This small restaurant with a wooden bar, tables and some rattan lounge chairs is plastered in framed quotes that will make you laugh and cringe. A pizza…
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