Padang
Padang’s go-to spot for freshly baked sweet and savoury goodies. Friendly shop assistants will guide you around the selections before steering you to a…
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Batu Caves
In the middle of the block of restaurants and food stalls on the right as you approach the stairs to Temple Cave is Restoran Rani, selling no-frills, well…
Penang
Buy fish and other seafood at the nearby market stalls in Pulau Betong village and bring them to this simple shack of a cafe to be cooked as you like, for…
Hanoi
Popular with expats in the know, this quirky spot directly on the train tracks won't be for everyone, but those who like it, will love it. A wide range of…
Vientiane
Affable Kung has decorated the local diner with hanging gourds and has a simple and effective menu that is superb value. Try the sticky-rice pancake or…
Ubon Ratchathani
Run by Ratchathani Asoke, the local branch of a non-mainstream Buddhist sect preaching a curious mix of asceticism and right-wing politics, this…
George Town
Lovers of cheesecake and other sweet treats rejoice. There are scores of flavours of the dessert available, including locally inspired creations such as…
Northern Laos
The first restaurant on the hill as you walk up from the boat dock, this traveller-friendly restaurant has views over the Nam Ou and serves tasty, if…
Ayuthaya
Rather small, this riverside night market nevertheless attracts a fair number of travellers because many boat tours finish in this area.
Manila
The long ice counter here looks much like the seafood tank at a grocery store. Point to your preference, then watch as a team of chefs cooks your meal;…
Ho Chi Minh City
Street art-influenced decor and great-value noodle and tofu dishes make this a favourite of Saigonese students. It's on the right-hand side of the lane –…
George Town
The impressive buffet spreads at the top of the KOMTAR tower complement the panoramic city views. On weekends a 'sunrise' breakfast (RM48) is offered from…
Vientiane
Regulars dig the music theme here with a spicy rock 'n' roll pizza and a 'Stairway to Heaven' parma-ham and rocket-salad pizza on the menu. Homemade…
Northern Laos
Savouring a delicious Chinese fried-tofu dish makes it worth braving the reverberant clatter of this cavernous hotel restaurant where vinyl tablecloths…
George Town
Come with a large appetite if you fancy tackling these whopping bowls of ramen noodles, which come doused in a variety of soups and sauces. The mammoth…
Northern Laos
There are myriad noodle stands at the morning market, where you'll also be rewarded with a photogenic vista of fresh fruit and vegetables, buffalo skin,…
Sihanoukville
For Sihanoukville’s cheapest dining, head to the food stalls in and around Psar Leu; the vendors across the street, next to the Kampot taxis, are open 24…
Vientiane
Feed your inner princess with a trip to this fairy-tale-themed cafe. The owner-barista here has won multiple awards in Thailand and the coffee will…
Ubud
When it rains, the tin roof sounds like a tap-dance convention and the bare lightbulbs sway in the breeze. A little garden surrounds tables a few steps…
Malaysia
Fairly average banana-leaf spreads, puri (fried bread), mutton curry and other mainstays of Indian cuisine. Buy some sticky besan ladoo (round, buttery,…
Vang Vieng
Sababa ('Cool' in Hebrew) just might be the inspiration for all those copycat menus in town. Come for tasty pita, a hummus-like dip and potato croquettes…
Nong Khai
At this little restaurant both the menu and liquor list span the globe. Gyros, Wiener schnitzel, fish and chips, lasagne, smoked salmon and đôm yam gûng…
Sumatra
The best Chinese in town, Sumpit Mas is particularly famous for its steamboat (bring a bunch of friends). A long list of à la carte dishes are also…
Ubon Ratchathani
There are many good bakeries in town, but only U-Bake gets to share space with the lovely restaurant 14 Cafe. The brownies are pretty good. Not always…
Bukit Lawang
Located in town, this is a good place to chill out away from Bukit Lawang's tourist hub. The menu runs from coconut curry to tacos and cold Bintang. There…
Pulau Tioman
With two locations – one right by the Tekek pier and the other up the road by Berjaya Resort – this friendly Malaysian joint offers wholesome fare, big…
Malaysia
Head to this food court for a wide range of inexpensive Malaysian dishes, from chicken rice and nasi lemak (coconut rice with anchovies, peanuts and spicy…
Sumatra
Night-time eats set the night ablaze at this alfresco dining area near the People's Struggle Museum. Look for the mie celor and mie pokk, two local noodle…
Battambang
Battambang's new night market is across the road from Psar Nath market, along the riverfront. Here you'll find a variety of vendors serving up cheap…
Kampot
This popular bar-restaurant combines British pub fare and Khmer home cooking. It's best known for ribs and the Sunday roast, and is also a popular spot to…
Mindoro
Offers a mix of pre-made and cooked-to-order dishes. You can cobble together a takeaway lunch of cold chicken legs and other snacks for your Apo Reef trip…
North Sulawesi
Half-way between Tomohon and Kinilow, this clean, busy dining hall has a long menu of local favourites including bakso (meatball soup) and noodles.
Medan
This celebrated chain serves some of Medan’s best sushi as well as an extensive array of tonkatsu, tempura, yakitori, sashimi platters and bowls of udon.
Vang Vieng
Tex-Mex in Laos is a fun change of pace, and Amigos touts enticing-sounding daily specials and drinks, but it's hard to get past the dreary dining room.
Johor
This little open-air cafe is right at the jetty, serving passable international fare, such as pizza and grilled chicken salad with balsamic dressing.
George Town
There's a wide range of tasty steamed and fried small Chinese dishes served under this black-painted open shed with sea views across the busy road.
Northern Laos
Serves up a tasty line of rice dishes, noodles and spicy meats, including steaming fĕr (rice noodles). The pork with ginger is memorable.
Dili
Sells a wide range of groceries; good for grabbing supplies before trips to the districts. There’s a fresh fruit and veg market across the road.
Mandalay
Looking for something strange (though not uncommon in Myanmar) and a good source of protein? Hop on over to these stalls for fried grasshoppers.
Nong Khai
Nong Khai doesn't have a proper night market, but there's some evening street food action along several blocks of Th Prajak east of Th Hai Sok.
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