Bukhari at Uma by Como (Uma by Como Resort, Paro Valley, Paro) – this resort, which opened in 2004 as Bhutan’s first retreat resort, hosts this restaurant within its premises. Bukhari has been praised as one of the best restaurants not just in Paro, but anywhere in Bhutan. Menus are health-conscious and change periodically. Diners […]
Bhutan Kitchen (Gatoen Lam, Thimphu) – this is another place to enjoy traditional dining in Bhutan. Here you will find the traditional low seating option. The ingredients used in this kitchen are organic and local, which enhances the aroma and taste. If you are here, don’t forget their lentil soup and stir-fried veggies with red […]
Baan Thai (Karma Khangzang Building, Norzin Lam, Thimphu) – as the restaurant’s name implies, Thai dishes are served here, a welcome alternative to local Bhutanese fare. Dishes served here include: vegetable spring rolls, som tam (green papaya salad), tom kha gai (a coconut-based chicken soup), as sweet & sour pork with jasmine rice, and green […]
The Deck Saigon (38 Nguyen U Di Street, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City) — located on the banks of the Saigon River, The Deck is a 15-minute ride by boat from the city center. Executive chefs Cao Lam Gia and Adrian Scott team up to offer a contemporary Pan-Asian fusion menu using […]
Shri Restaurant & Lounge (Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City) – this restaurant, which has ceiling to floor windows, offers diners panoramic views from its Centec Tower location. Tasty European dishes are typically served here — conjured from local and imported flavors to produce many outstanding specialties. A […]
Monsoon Restaurant & Bar Saigon (No. 1 Cao Ba Nha, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) – this restaurant serves dishes influenced by neighboring countries Lao and Cambodia, as well as other Southeast Asia countries like Thailand and Myanmar. Patrons get the opportunity to try out dishes from these countries. Set […]
Riverside Dining (Chloe Gallery Hotel, 6 Phan Van Chuong, Phu My Hung, Dist.7, Ho Chi Minh City) — located in the up-and-coming Phu My Hung district, the 19-room TajmaSago boutique hotel is designed to evoke the ancient palaces of the Maharajas, with white lattice detail on the exterior and black-and-white interiors that evoke a whimsical, […]
Le Beaulieu (Hotel Sofitel Metropole, 15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) – – Renowned for its exquisite French cuisine – perfectly crafted in both flavor and presentation – multi-award winning Le Beaulieu has for over a century been the venue of dazzling soirées and sublime Sunday brunches. Wine connoisseurs will find pleasure in […]
La Villa French Restaurant (14 Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City) – housed in a colonial style villa, international diners passing through this part of Vietnam have the opportunity to dine in authentic French cuisine. Located on a quiet side street off Thao Dien in District 2, guests can […]
Hanoi Social Club (6 Hội Vũ Street, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi) – this restaurant, popular among expats from Australia (especially backpackers), makes it a point to serve non-Vietnamese street food. Instead, the menu here consists of vegan and vegetarian dishes such as lentil pasta, mango curry with brown rice and roast pumpkin salad. Some dishes are […]