Dili
This excellent social project offers free vocational education, personal development and career support for young Timorese women in three areas, one of…
Must-see restaurants in Asia
Phnom Penh
Sovanna II is always jumping with locals and a smattering of expats, who have made this their barbecue of choice thanks to the huge menu and cheap local…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This acclaimed row of al fresco hawker stalls is a great place to start your Singapore food odyssey. Get indecisive over classics like laksa, satay,…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Set back in the corner of the parade ground on the old US Legation, Lost Heaven presents the dreamy flavours of exotic Yunnan province. Sour-spicy dishes …
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
Easily the best place to eat and drink in Kakarbhitta, this hugely popular riverside restaurant comes as a bit of a shock it's so nice. Located 1km north…
Sen Monorom
When you're craving an Aperol spritz, homemade pasta or an evening glass of wine paired with a selection of fine cheeses, you never expect you'll find…
Vientiane
Ka-Tib-Khao (Rice Basket) has a reassuringly short and delicious menu of dishes, many from the country's north. Think sheets of deep-fried Mekong River…
Cat Ba Island
This is one of our Cat Ba favourites for its combination of good service, tasty mains (try the seafood curry or fish in a clay pot), lighter options such…
Kansai
Miyama's natural bounty is a big draw, and this restaurant in an elegantly updated thatched-roof farmhouse serves menus of seasonal local ingredients …
Pulau Perhentian
BuBu’s Santai restaurant offers laid-back views that may see you opting for a second beer or cocktail before your candlelit dinner kicks off. Lighter…
Naha
If you can hold out for this little late-night eatery, you won't be disappointed. The standouts of the drool-worthy menu (which is, incidentally,…
Northern Thailand
Thin wheat-and-egg noodles (bà·mèe) are a speciality of Kamphaeng Phet, and this famous and friendly restaurant is one of the best places to try them. The…
Melaka City
A lovely place for a scrambled egg breakfast, smoothie bowl or moreish lunch, the food at this small cafe is tops. Dishes regularly change, but stewed…
Yangon
Swiss Michelin-star chef Felix Eppisser and his wife Lucia Eppisser are the genial hosts at this superb fine-dining restaurant on the shores of Inya Lake…
Ubud
Much-acclaimed, the contemporary South American cuisine served at this small restaurant is one of Ubud's culinary highlights. From the open kitchen,…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Named for everyone’s favourite dhal, Tadka's no-frills interior and relatively low prices belie its fabulously tasty menu, which includes delicious dhal …
Manila
The speciality is hummus combined with pine nuts, falafel or egg, but the tastiness extends to pita wraps, shakshuka (eggs poached in a spicy sauce) and…
Arugam Bay
The rooms at this inn are a little too close to the road, but the courtyard dining area is in back. It's all open air, with tables and lounging areas. The…
Luang Prabang
This attractive eatery on the main drag puts a smile on your face with its colourful chairs, funky light fixtures and mural-covered wall. The hand-written…
Battambang
Battambang’s most atmospheric dinner option dishes up delectable Khmer, Vietnamese, French and Italian dishes, plus wines from around the world…
Hoi An
Shaded by a decades-old banyan tree, Sea Shell is a flavour-packed offshoot of Nu Eatery in Hoi An's Old Town. Try snacks like tempura-prawn rolls and…
Nusa Lembongan
This wide-open bar with wide-open views of the bay and sunsets is the most stylish restaurant bar along Tanjung Sanghyang. The menu mixes Asian and…
Ko Chang
A beautiful place right on the canal, Phu-Talay has wooden floors, blue-and-white decor, a picturesque deck and its own boat (for pickup from nearby…
Shanghai
Formerly known as Baguo Buyi, Sichuan Folk is among the most authentic Sichuan food in town, cooked up by the diligent chefs at this famous restaurant at…
Kuta & Legian
Flee Bali for a relaxed version of Tokyo just by ducking under the traditional curtain over the doorway at this ever-expanding restaurant. Hyper-fresh…
Nha Trang
One of the best Japanese restaurants in coastal Vietnam, this is an intimate affair with a specialist sushi chef: perch on a bar stool and watch the…
Kandy
This flamboyantly styled, very inviting restaurant, in historical colonial-era premises, has a selection of vibrantly painted (pink and turquoise) dining…
Kuta & Legian
All sorts of goodness emerges from the ever-bubbling deep-fryers at this narrow storefront near the airport. The pisang goreng (banana fritters) are not…
Around Manila
Easily the best restaurant in town, atmospheric Calle Arco adds uniquely Pagsanjan touches to Filipino fare, along with pizza and pasta. Try the chicken…
Jalan Jaksa Area
A warung (food stall) for a new age, this narrow, open-sided cafe with single seating serves up delicious Indonesian dishes with a panoply of Asian…
Hyderabad
A classy hotel restaurant, Firdaus offers great Hyderabadi (and also North Indian) dishes to the strains of live ghazals (classical Urdu love songs,…
Thimphu
It's ramen noodles all the way at this inviting, calm Japanese restaurant. Bowls come topped with everything from roast pork to ebi (battered prawns), and…
Batticaloa
Dining here evokes memories of colonial times, as waiters fix you up with a drink (ideally a gin and tonic) on the veranda, take your order and beckon you…
Canggu
Superbly prepared and presented casual meals are the hallmark of this open-front cafe. The very short menu changes each day depending on what's fresh. The…
Ubud
Music, mixology and Italian food are a particularly good trio, so you'd need to be a dumbo not to eat here, especially as pizzas cooked in a wood-fired…
Sandakan
Black sesame bean curd, braised shiitake mushrooms with yam, laksa with handmade noodles and tender steamed dumplings, bursting forth with crunchy, fresh…
Khon Kaen
This popular, no-frills local joint is always busy for good reason – there's no better sôm·đam in Khon Kaen. It also does grilled chicken, sticky rice and…
Hua Hin
This Thai-Chinese restaurant, opened in 1932, is a national culinary luminary. Thais adore the stir-fried oyster with flour and egg, while foreigners…
George Town
The excellent seafood and unique location of this basic hawker centre – seemingly hidden in a Chinese temple complex looking out over the North Channel –…
Lovina
The Thai fare at this elegant two-level restaurant is excellent. The menu is long and authentic, and the staff are gracious. Try the homemade ice cream…
