Lan Fong Yuen built the mold for local HK fast food and has been serving award winning pork chop buns since 1952. This greasy spoon location is tough to find as it's literally a hole in the wall located in the heart of Central. Don't be...

Following the success of sister organic restaurant Locofama (and in partnership with HK lifestyle brand GOD), Sohofama has fun with the seemingly difficult task of making Chinese food healthy. They've embraced the farm to table concept...

Behind an unmarked door, hidden on an anonymous grey wall, lies Ronin, a “dining bar” inspired by all things Japanese and from the sea.Situated in Sheung Wan, this exclusive 14-seat (+ standing room) shoe box of a restaurant delivers a...

With only minimal changes to the original structure, starchitect Duangrit Bunnag took over an old warehouse across the river and turned it into something special. If you’ve lived in Bangkok in the last two years, you’ve probably heard of...

So you like curry. What Cari De Madame has done is create an evolved and statement-making experience around the traditional dish. A phonetic play on the colloquial saying for “F*** Your Mom,” the “Madame of Curry” delivers innovation to...

James Kitchen exalts classic Taiwanese dishes from a cozy space on the quiet side of Yong Kang Street. Hidden in plain sight, James's understated storefront can confuse unsuspecting new patrons looking for this much heralded spot. The...

You can’t walk more than a few blocks in Taipei without passing by a sign that says 麻辣火鍋 (spicy hot pot) or 刷刷鍋 (Japanese style shabu shabu). At the pinnacle of the shabu shabu world sits Orange - the first to elevate the hot pot genre...

Old Jesse has become one of the most well-known shanghainese restaurants in Shanghai. Since opening in 1990, this traditional style restaurant has become a local favorite where rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Tony Leung, Ang Lee,...

Sometimes that sweaty, local Dim Sum joint is not enough. You need that Imperial Dim Sum. The kind where the chicken feet taste like they were gently massaged for 14 hours and treated to a pedicure before being steamed to perfection....

Inspired by the 26 minority tribes surrounding the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Lost Heaven delivers exotic Yunnan cuisine in a truly impressive atmosphere. Owned by three brothers – one responsible for the food, one for the design, and one...

Wontons are like children,.. everyone has a favorite (kidding)! People are passionate about their favorite Wonton shops, but after all is said and done - Mak's Noodle is no joke. This no frills restaurant may look like your...

If you don't don't speak or read Cantonese, make sure to go with a friend who does because this quaint purveyor of milk tea and simple yet tasty grub doesn't cater to tourists or westerners. This super-local spot of course specializes in...

Don't judge a book by it's cover, this is not your average stamp shop. Inspired by a fictional story of secret lovers, Mrs. Pound brings to life the story of a former 1950s Shanghai burlesque dancer, her married lover (Mr. Ming) and...

In the thousand year old war for Peking Duck supremacy, purists may plant the flag in Beijing, but Shanghai holds its own with Xindalu China Kitchen. Not only a place for duck lovers, this place is also a “go to” spot for standard,...

Villa Le Bec is a true dining experience that you are guaranteed to remember. Founded by 2 star Michelin Chef Nicholas Le Bec, this multi-concept restaurant has taken dining to a new level. Located in a century old former general's...

Mesiya elevates simple Japanese home-style cooking from a one table restaurant in Gyeongnidan-gil.  Featuring a single set menu that changes daily, Mesiya satisfies the soul by selecting fresh, local ingredients and preparing dishes that...

Hard not to like a place that describes itself as having an emphasis on “meatballs and parm.”Nestled in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul's glitzy center of Gangnam-gu, MADE offers a modern take on Italian-American classics. Not your typical...

For those seeking a laid back west coast vibe in the middle of Seoul, the Left Coast shortens the distance across the Pacific with its Cali style artisan burgers. The brainchild of James Chun and Angela Shin , both San Francisco natives,...

At first glance, Jomon looks like a slightly more happening version of the thousands of small yakitori joints that dot the side streets of Tokyo. But Jomon is the Izakaya experience on another level – a little louder, a bit more communal...

Scrappy HK Nipponophiles Lindsay Jang and Matt Abergel dedicated their first opus to the simple pleasure of Yakitori – an ode to chicken on a stick.Appropriately named Yardbird, the restaurant prides itself on not letting virtually any...

A Gyoza HaikuThe long line moves fast And there you find pork-filled bliss And your soul thanks you.For those craving gyoza and only gyoza, Harajuku Gyozalo is the place to feed the beast. In the middle of Harajuku’s bustling Omotesando...

Fresh from the Bungo channel, this Ginza gem specializes in serving blowfish dishes. A premier seafood in Japan and a rare find around the world, this delicacy requires restaurants to have a special license in order to serve due to...

There is no shortage of themed cafes in Tokyo. Basically whatever you're into - whether it's cats, subservient maids, prisons, hospitals - there's a café to fulfill your wierdest fantasies. And if you happen to have a thing for owls, now...

At first blush, the Jilsiru Tteok Cafe may strike more adventurous explorers as a bit of a snoozefest. It's a cafe attached to an actual Tteok museum (koreans take their rice cakes seriously) inside the old, traditional Insadong...