Little India & Kampong Glam
Adorned with hessian bags packed with chillies, fennel seeds and other Indian staples, this grocery shop is considered one of the city's best spice…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
River City Hotel Revolving Restaurant
Northeastern Thailand
The tired and tattered rooms in this tower hotel cannot be recommended, but the 16th-floor revolving restaurant has stupendous views, even if the food is…
Chiang Rai Province
During the dry months, these riverside vendors sell rustic food such as fish or chicken barbecued inside thick joints of bamboo, along with sticky rice…
Phnom Penh
Fans of Indian dosas will be pleased to discover this place does just what it says on the label – namely, a generous variety of savoury pancakes from the…
Malaysia
For a mix of Malay and Western food (think burgers, nasi goreng and soups), this swish modern restaurant at Avillion Port Dickson is a reliable bet. Grab…
Myanmar (Burma)
This basic tiled restaurant, located in the centre, has a buffet display of cooked dishes (including a decent bean-curd curry with rice). Just point to…
Bandung
A modern chain restaurant blessed with bright colours and a terrific design. Serves standard Indonesian dishes as well as pasta and burgers. Portions are…
Sabah
If you prefer a Muslim kedai kopi (coffee shop), you could try this place, which serves roti, curries and nasi campur, with a rapt local audience watching…
Candidasa
When he set this place up, owner Gary vowed that it would never serve nasi goreng, and he has remained true to his word. Head here for dogs, burritos and…
Cat Ba Island
Second branch of this backpacker-oriented family restaurant serving an identically vast menu of pan-Asian dishes – think Indian curries, pad thai and…
George Town
The emphasis here is on rice, with biryani served with prawns, chicken, lamb or beef, and four different types of rice to choose from – including 'lemuni…
Northern Laos
Festooned with lanterns and Che Guevara graffiti, this hole-in-the-wall is a 10-minute walk from the main drag. It's worth a visit for the fresh spring…
Kalimantan
Next to Hotel Andika, a few blocks south of the river, this semi-open-air restaurant is known among locals and expats for its fried fish and chicken…
Kuala Lumpur
Famous for its chicken rice served into the early hours, this long-running operation in an art deco shophouse also has congee (rice porridge) and char siu…
Phnom Penh
Vego attracts health nuts with its design-your-own salads and wraps. Choose your leaves, veggies, meat or dairy and condiments and you have a bespoke…
Kota Bharu
There’s a food court serving international fast food (burgers, fried chicken) on the 1st floor of KB Mall. The mall is south of central Kota Bharu, on the…
Kuala Terengganu
This place next to Chinatown's Dragon Arch is a cooperative of a few food stalls and buzzes particularly for breakfast. You can try Chinese dishes here,…
Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi's most popular night market for dinner and shopping (Wednesday is secondhand day). Graze to your stomach's content on barbecued cuttlefish,…
Phnom Penh
This long-running backpacker cafe in the heart of the Psar O Russei area serves tasty, French-influenced Khmer food, such as beef stew and other meat…
Pulau Langkawi
Red Tomato is run by expats who crank out some of the best pizzas on Pulau Langkawi. It’s also a popular breakfast spot; options include eggs cooked how…
Vung Tau
Located somewhat incongruously inside the ferry terminal building, this bustling open-sided place catches the sea breeze and serves up tasty noodles and…
Hanoi
Bun bo nam bo (dry noodles with beef) is a dish from southern Vietnam, but it’s certainly travelled north well. Mix in bean sprouts, garlic, lemongrass…
Northern Laos
Located behind the market, this clean, new Chinese restaurant packs them in with rice dishes, kung pao chicken and some interesting options such as 'smell…
Vientiane
Vegetarians beware: Samba does an all-you-can-eat, Brazilian-style meat buffet; servers come to your table with a selection of eight grilled meats and a…
Dili
The extensive menu at one of Timor-Leste's fancier restaurants ranges from homemade ravioli to grilled chicken with wasabi mash, plus some good, though…
Kampot
Some of Kampot’s best budget bites are found here. Best known for breakfast, Khmer faves such as loc lak (salad featuring marinated, stir-fried beef) will…
Ha Tien
Some of Ha Tien's cheapest and best eats are available at the night market, which has recently relocated to the new area of the city to the west. The…
Nha Trang
This revamped restaurant look like a gaudy souvenir shop from the street, but enter and you'll find good French bistro-style food and a fine selection of…
Vientiane
Scandy feels a bit claustrophobic and the service some days can be downright risible. But this bakery is still a reliable spot to cop a fika, a Swedish…
Taiping
This no-frills restaurant offers southern Indian and Nepali dishes, including vegetarian banana-leaf specials (RM7), decent dosa (rice and lentil-flour…
Mandalay
This branch of a beloved national chain dishes out decent and cheap baked goods – sweet and savoury pies, buns and the rest. If you need to fuel up before…
Pakse
Though small and everything is sold as takeaway, this is the closest thing Pakse has to a Thai-style night market. It's a great place to sample Lao food…
Panay
Good for a quick meal or drinks at night, this brightly lit place has a mix of Filipino, Chinese and American dishes, including pizza and burgers. Buckets…
Chin State
Clean and basic, furnished with three small tables and serving fried rice and fried noodles. Conveniently located across the street from the spot where…
Ho Chi Minh City
Take the temperature down with a freshly made coconut ice cream (served in a coconut) or a cooling banana split at this long-standing local ice-cream…
Kratie
One of the livelier spots in town, the long-running Red Sun has a relaxed cafe ambience, a good riverfront location, traveller info on the walls and a…
Kota Kinabalu
Large variety of imported and local fruits and other fruit products. Fresh fruit juices, peeled fruit portions, yogurt smoothies and fruity milkshakes are…
West Java
A scruffy storefront Sundanese diner run by a charming ibu who mixes a fine gado gado (14,000Rp), plus authentically sweet and sticky sate marangi (5000Rp…
Railay
This highly recommended Indian restaurant on Walking St has an extensive menu. The chef's special is palak paneer (spinach and cottage cheese in green…
Manila
This bright and shiny clean restaurant is the original branch of what has become one of Manila’s more popular Chinese chains; it’s known for dim sum but…
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