Macau
Michelin-crowned Golden Peacock has a long and well-curated menu that covers all parts of India. Much thought is put into ingredient sourcing; spices and…
Must-see restaurants in China
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
Typical of Hong Kong's 'fast-casual 2.0' trend, along with the likes of Thai joint Samsen, neighbourhood pasta bar Pici is hip, chef-focused and as geared…
Datong
This fantastic, bright and cheery spot alongside the Hóngqí Hotel and a short hop from the train station can look a little intimidating with its big round…
Kowloon
Dim lighting and nightly live music set the scene for enjoying the excellent rogan josh, dhal and vegetarian dishes at Hong Kong's oldest – and Kowloon's…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
A food critics’ favourite, this establishment excels at Hángzhōu cooking, the delicate sister of Shanghainese cuisine. Dishes such as shrimp stir-fried…
Yunnan
This Ruili institution is busy from early to late, with Burmese waiters clad in their native, sarong-like longyi hustling as they serve up fantastic fruit…
Shanghai
The decor is full-on kitsch at this upstairs Uyghur restaurant, but you can feed an army on the whole roast lamb, or simply settle down to some tasty…
The Bund & People's Square
This reasonably priced pâtisserie by celebrity French-chef Joël Robuchon opened alongside Atelier in 2016. Grab tongs and a tray, and peruse the pleasing…
Changsha
This Wuyi Dadao branch of Huǒgōngdiàn is a cavernous restaurant with stone tabletops, diligent staff and traditional music wafting over diners. The dim…
New Territories
This modern silver building houses a large, clean and always-busy wet market, with a spacious cooked-food centre on top. Favourites include stall 27 (東記)…
Nanjing
The stab at a classy ambience doesn't quite succeed at Taj Mahal, but the menu's a winner. The spiciness of the mutton vindaloo may be slightly moderated…
Macau
The international branch of Portugal's celebrated Fortaleza do Guincho, this luxurious restaurant brings Portuguese haute cuisine to Macau. The menu…
Ningxia
This shop close to the Drum Tower serves a dozen tasty noodle dishes. Signatures include wormwood seed noodles (蒿子麺, hāozǐ miàn), made with the seeds of…
Pear Blossom Vegetarian Restaurant
Yunnan
Operating in the forecourt of the restored Pear Orchard Temple (慈荫庵, Cíyīnān) the delightfully clever menu here presents Shaxi dishes made primarily with…
Ürümqi
This bright and stylish place, with plush booths, private nooks and city views is the place for a Taiwanese feast, though you'll struggle if you don't…
Shenzhen
Enjoy juicy roast mutton from the great plains of northern China at this halal restaurant run by Hui (Chinese Muslims). The roast lamb legs, tender boiled…
Beijing
Beijing's most authentic Brauhaus-style restaurant is an intimate affair, delivering calorific comfort to homesick Germans with perfectly crisp pork…
French Concession
One of the best bets for a curry, Vedas is decked out in good-looking woodwork, has warm service and a generous menu of full-flavoured Indian dishes. The…
Beijing
Run by the same Israeli couple since 2004, this veteran Sanlitun eatery whips up loaded pita-bread sandwiches, thick-set hummus, crisp falafel, grilled…
Kowloon
Crowned with two Michelin stars, Sun Tung Lok (c 1969) proudly upholds the fine traditions of Cantonese cooking. It's evident in the dim sum (available at…
Sichuan
Songpan’s main traveller hang-out is this laid-back cafe with wi-fi and fresh coffee, pizza and other western fare, along with a range of Chinese and…
Zhejiang
Authentic Vietnamese food in a back alley of downtown Jinhua is not what you might expect, but the pho (beef stock noodle soup) at this tiny restaurant is…
Suzhou
Often busy, this seriously cute little teahouse is perched beside one of Suzhou’s most popular canalside streets, serving up excellent dumplings and…
Jiangxi
This clean, comfortable, air-con-cooled restaurant has large windows overlooking the street and a menu that includes Jiangxi specialities such as jiàng…
French Concession
Great cafe specialising in salads, wraps, pasta, and pastries. Breakfast is a good shout here, with daily deals. The coffee is a smooth tasty blend, and…
French Concession
The Ding Xiang Garden, originally built for the concubine of a Qing dynasty mandarin, is reserved for retired Communist Party cadres, so to peek behind…
Kunming
This all-vegetarian cubbyhole cafe/restaurant is pleasant, though upstairs seating gets absolutely sweltering in the summer. Staff make excellent pizza,…
Hangzhou
Enjoy snacks, cakes, tea and coffee on a glorious terrace overlooking the West Lake at this cafe set just down the slope of Baoshi Hill from Baochu Pagoda…
Shanxi
Behind the imposing grey exterior is a refined restaurant serving quality northern Chinese cuisine. There's everything from hotpot to homemade tofu and,…
Shanghai
For a healthy recharge, Sproutworks offers a natural and earthy focus on fresh, wholesome food, in a clean-cut (but rather square) setting. Cleanse your…
Inner Mongolia
Rubles packs punters in for deliciously rustic fare such as syrniki (西米丹奶酪饼, xī mǐ dān nǎilào bǐng), traditional Russian pancakes filled with oozing…
Aberdeen & South Hong Kong Island
The high ceilings and rattan chairs of the tropical colonial decor are supplemented by a menu full of southeast Asian favourites like Tom Yum soup and…
Tianjin
Despite the name, this cosy, atmospheric place is actually a Thai restaurant with a wide range of flavourful dishes from the land of smiles. It does,…
Tsang
This pleasant courtyard restaurant offers Tibetan specialities such as stir-fried yak with celery (¥28), fried potatoes with lamb (¥45) and a selection of…
Hong Kong
Run by British celebrity chef Jason Atherton, trendy Aberdeen St Social is really two restaurants in one. Downstairs is an all-day cafe where hip Sheung…
Xinjiang
This unassuming place at the end of a long strip of restaurants on Aqiale Donglu is generally held by locals to be the best in town. Choose between a…
Macau
‘The Snackery’ is an amicable place with myriad Portuguese choices. Between hanging plastic grapes and old-fashioned Chinese floor tiles, customers dine…
Xi'an
Right on Beiyuanmen in the heart of the Muslim Quarter, this smart establishment serves classic Muslim dishes such as ròujiāmó (¥15), lamb kebabs (¥10…
New Territories
Taiwanese-style noodles and fried chicken as well as pastas and burgers served in a spacious, shabby chic cafe full of retro furniture and vintage objects…
Beijing
Come to this brightly lit Sanlitun eatery – from the team behind TRB – for wallet-friendly modern European dining that doesn't compromise on food quality…
