T+L Tastemakers
Australia’s culinary capital is known for thriving nightlife, with cool, clever experiences. These are some of Melbourne's best bars now.
By Diana SpechlerJan 31, 2025 | 4 min read
Drunken Fish lets you bid for your dinner in live seafood auctions. We've got the scoop on all the great dining venues at Wynn Macau.
By Gayatri Bhaumik and Vincent Vichit-VadakanJan 31, 2025 | 3 min read
There are too many versions to sample in one lifetime, so we picked six diverse examples of roti prata you must try when in Singapore.
By Lester V. LedesmaJan 31, 2025 | 4 min read
Here’s a (very truncated) list of cool cafés, bars and restaurants around Asia-Pacific to bookmark for this coming year in travel.
By Bek van VlietJan 24, 2025 | 8 min read
Sustainable cocktails, local spices, and a round of raw oysters filled with whiskey—expect top-shelf innovation at the best bars in Vietnam.
By Dan Q. DaoDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Dining and drinking isn’t just a livelihood for our Tastemakers—it’s true love. Learn about our voters and their favorite dishes in 2024.
By T+L EditorsDec 18, 2024 | 24 min read
Hats off to sustainable spirits and destination-specific aesthetics, which you'll find a bounty of at these best bars in Indonesia.
By Kathryn RomeynDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Between humble street fare and five-star hotels, Vietnam's best restaurants also include a spectrum showing off the talents of young chefs.
By Dan Q. DaoDec 18, 2024 | 10 min read
From classic Cantonese to plant-forward French inflected, and everything in between (or even a tasty mélange of the two).
By Kee FoongDec 18, 2024 | 10 min read
These are the best restaurants + bars in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam right now.
By Jeninne Lee-St. JohnDec 18, 2024 | 2 min read
Southeast Asia
Bangkok moves so fast that half of this list are bars that opened in just the past year. Raise a toast to 2024's best bars in Thailand.
By Megan LeonDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
The world’s first three-Michelin-starred Thai eatery leads this list of inventive, outstanding restaurants that are the best in Thailand now.
By Megan LeonDec 18, 2024 | 10 min read
You’ll find lots of Michelin love on this global-romp of a winners list in the Lion City—no surprise, knowing how Singaporeans love to eat.
By Christian BarkerDec 18, 2024 | 9 min read
Manila is filled with the coolest kids, and you can find them in these (mostly hidden) haunts, voted the best bars in the Philippines today.
By Stephanie ZubiriDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Reinterpreted Filipino cuisine is stealing the show in a town that also does lots of fab-fresh Japanese, and more.
By Stephanie ZubiriDec 18, 2024 | 9 min read
Along with a mix of international flavors, the country's culinary heritage gets our voters excited for these best restaurants in Malaysia.
By Aja NgDec 18, 2024 | 9 min read
Lots of cozy neighborhood haunts to discover, plus a couple of stars at top luxury hotels: these are Malaysia's best bars right now.
By Aja NgDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
All the big names: Atlas, Manhattan, Native and more. You'll know of many of the best bars in Singapore, but they still serve up surprises.
By Christian BarkerDec 17, 2024 | 4 min read
Dining
Lots of love for Bali and fine-diners in Jakarta, plus appearances by Sumba and Yogyakarta among the best restaurants in Indonesia now.
By Kathryn RomeynDec 17, 2024 | 10 min read
A high-flying new hotspot with lines down the block to a pair of sultry, eccentric izakayas: these are the best bars in Hong Kong now.
By Kee FoongDec 17, 2024 | 4 min read
Drink
Hotel bars dominate this list, but a couple of local tippling houses also make the cut for best bars in Macau.
By Gayatri BhaumikDec 17, 2024 | 5 min read
This range of winning restaurants in Macau is as varied as the city’s cultural Portuguese / Chinese / Macanese melting pot.
By Gayatri BhaumikDec 17, 2024 | 9 min read
Australia & South Pacific
Thailand’s Chef Ton Tassanakajohn was so captivated by New Zealand’s rising culinary scene that he’s already plotting his next visit.
By T+L SEA StaffAug 21, 2024 | 6 min read
We spent a week in Tokyo compiling this no- and low-gluten restaurant guide so even celiacs can eat their way through this culinary capital.
By Hugo WheatmanDec 14, 2023
Gallery by Chele in Manila celebrated its 10th birthday with a star-studded event highlighting the importance of local and global tastes.
By Megan LeonDec 13, 2023
This guide to the best restaurants and bars in Toranomon Hills, Tokyo, gives you plenty of options for enjoyment after business is done.
By Jessica KozukaDec 12, 2023
Meet the T+L Tastemakers panelists, a diverse ensemble of trusted food writers, chefs, enthusiastic eaters & merry drinkers in Southeast Asia.
By Veronica InveenDec 11, 2023
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