Being born and bred in Southeast Asia, with a mother who cooks nonya cuisine daily (Chinese-Malay cuisine typical of the Straits-born Chinese), I have high expectations when dining in a Southeast Asian restaurant, as well as a high tolerance for anything spicy and highly aromatic.
Bali-Papaya: Finally a Place for Indonesian Food!
With three Indonesian and two Thai chefs, Bali-Papaya fills a needed niche for those who don’t want the spiciness of typical Thai cuisine, or the heartiness of Vietnamese cuisine. It is a welcome addition to the Beijing dining scene and should become a popular haunt very soon.
An artfully designed Southeast Asian restaurant and hotel that mimics its surroundings, the French Concession.
A fairly new concept to Shanghai and the French Concession is that of the Bed & Breakfast. And, while Le Voyage Asian Kitchen, part of the Ke Tang Jian Group, a restaurant cum hotel is not a B&B in the traditional sense, its classical presence with a cozy interior is a great spot for both diners and overnight guests.
Fans of Malaysian cuisine, Salam Sejahtera! From March 27th to April 5th, the Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel and Tourism Malaysia are proud to host the Malaysian Food Festival, which presents an impressive spread of dishes from Malaysia's rich and multifaceted cultural heritage. If you've yet to try such delicious treats as nasi lemak or mee goreng, this is the perfect opportunity to sample a wide range of what Malaysian cooking has to offer. Various traditional dancers, musicians and craftspeople are also on hand to further accent the cultural festival with charm and enthusiasm.
A restaurant without a menu? You gotta be kidding right? How do you order? What if you’re allergic to peanuts? Or a vegetarian? Or will only eat orange-coloured foods ? Well, rest assured because at Nan Ye Tang the break from tradition all comes together, at this surprisingly hidden South-East Asian hutong restaurant.
Walking into Frankie’s Place is like walking into a little piece of Singapore.
“The Spot Bar & Restaurant is one of Shanghai’s best eats!