Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia

  • River Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    Basic Lao fare is served at this no-frills restaurant. It's close to Tham Kang cave; to reach it head over a bamboo bridge across the Nam Ngoi.

  • Dali Dali

    Coron Town

    Three tables and a counter, that's all there's room for at this authentic Korean spot. Ramen, bulgogi and tofu are on the menu.

  • Chay Nang Tam

    Hanoi

    Dishes of soy and gluten that look like meat, reflecting an ancient Buddhist tradition designed to make carnivore guests feel at home.

  • Food Market

    Northern Laos

    For cheap fĕr (rice noodles), spring rolls, local sausages and fried sweet potato, the food market is the place to go.

  • Warung Makan Yoyok Bakso

    Kalimantan

    Reliable warung serving excellent bakso (meatball soup), along with nasi goreng, mie goreng and cold drinks.

  • Night Market

    Battambang

    Battambang's original night market, at the northeast corner of Psar Nath market, dishes up barbecued chicken, fish and pork.

  • Nonmengda Market

    Northern Laos

    This market has a rich variety of fruit and veg, and eyebrow-raising critters from the jungle for some unique self-catering.

  • Bollywood Food Centre

    Medan

    More like someone’s front room, with a family atmosphere to match, this restaurant serves authentic North Indian cuisine.

  • Clubhouse

    Malaysia

    The cafe at FRIM's Clubhouse serves nasi goreng, mee goreng and other local fare, but opening hours can be unpredictable.

  • Ban Thin Market

    Northern Laos

    Among the noodles, vegetables and fruit expect a few appearances from songbirds, squirrels, tree frogs and rats. Cooked.

  • Warung Mangga Madu

    Ubud

    Inexpensive warung (food stand) serving Indonesian staples, pizza and burgers on its slightly elevated dining terrace.

  • Warteg Asli

    Kalimantan

    Speedy, clean and welcoming warung serving good bakso, mie goreng (fried noodles) and fried chicken.

  • Mariam

    Nong Khai

    This family-run Muslim restaurant, owned by a Pakistani man and his Thai wife, serves Indian and southern Thai food.

  • Chinese Sarang Seafood

    Pulau Tioman

    This Chinese-owned spot does a particularly tasty sizzling hotplate with bean curd and serves beer.

  • Pham Chaolong

    Puerto Princesa

    Decent central option for Vietnamese chaolong (a Filipino version of pho).

  • Milimewa Superstore

    Kota Kinabalu

    Stock up on picnic items and hiking snacks at the centrally located Milimewa Superstore.

  • Croissant d'Or

    Vientiane

    This bakery has a simple menu of breakfasts, baguette sandwiches and Asian dishes.

  • Lucky Market

    Siem Reap

    The biggest supermarket in town is part of a big shopping mall on Sivatha St.

  • Cafeteria

    Sarawak

    Serves simple rice and noodle dishes and can prepare packed lunches.

  • Mano-Mano na Greenfield

    Mindanao

    About 1km north of the Edwin Andrews Air Base, and housed in a large, flashy version of the native-style outdoor pavilion, Mano-Mano specialises in…

  • La Vista Del Mar

    Mindanao

    One of the more pleasant places to eat is this outdoor restaurant, inside the resort of the same name, just past the Yakan Weaving Village (taxi P100),…

  • Gloria’s Ihaw Ihaw

    Mindanao

    Across the street from Timoga Springs and along the waterfront is Gloria’s Ihaw Ihaw, serving delicious kinilaw (raw seafood cured in vinegar), grilled…

  • Depot Nirwana

    Flores

    Still the best choice in the heart of town for a local, back-to-basics bite. The soto ayam (chicken soup) is tasty and the house sambal scintillating.

  • Paseo del Mar

    Mindanao

    The most happening nighttime spot for restaurants and general lounging.

  • KCC Mall

    Mindanao

    This mall opened in 2015 and is the largest in the city.

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