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A Casa do Porco
São Paulo
Chef Jefferson Rueda's ode to the pig. Outstanding creative Brazilian cuisine at a fraction of D.O.M. prices. Always a line — worth the wait.
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Amado
Salvador Bahia
The premier fine dining restaurant in Salvador. Waterfront setting with views over the Bay of All Saints. Exceptional Bahian seafood cuisine.
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Andrés Carne de Res
Bogotá
The iconic Bogotá experience. Massive venue with live music and incredible Colombian food. Book ahead. Worth the 30-minute drive to Chía.
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Aprazível
Rio de Janeiro
One of the best dining experiences in Rio. Open-air hillside setting with city views and rainforest surroundings. Creative Brazilian cuisine at its peak.
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Aria Restaurant
Boracay
The most consistently excellent restaurant on White Beach. Seafood and Italian-influenced menu with reliable quality. Best for dinner with beach sunset views.
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Bún Chả Hương Liên
Hanoi
Where Barack Obama ate with Anthony Bourdain in 2016. Outstanding bún chả (pork meatballs with vermicelli). The most famous lunch in Hanoi.
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Casa de Teresa
Salvador Bahia
The best traditional Baiana food in Salvador. Acarajé moqueca and vatapá. Lunch only. A genuine cultural and culinary institution.
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Chả Cá Lã Vọng
Hanoi
One of Hanoi's oldest and most famous restaurants. Serves only one dish — chả cá (turmeric grilled fish with dill). A genuine Hanoi institution since 1871.
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Circa 1900
Cebu
Best fine dining in Cebu. Heritage house setting and creative Filipino cuisine. The top date restaurant in the city.
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Cục Gạch Quán
Ho Chi Minh City
Traditional Vietnamese home cooking in a converted heritage house. The most romantic restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. Book well ahead.
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D.O.M.
São Paulo
Alex Atala's flagship. Regularly ranked one of the best restaurants in the Americas. Brazilian Amazonian ingredients elevated to world-class fine dining.
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D'Talipapa
Boracay
The local seafood market. Choose your fish and have it cooked next door. The best value and most authentic food experience on the island.
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David's Kitchen
Chiang Mai
The finest international dining in Chiang Mai. European cuisine by veteran chef David Buttery. Outstanding for a special occasion.
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El Cielo
Medellín
Colombia's most celebrated restaurant. Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos delivers multi-sensory molecular gastronomy. Book 2-3 weeks ahead. One of the great dining experiences in South America.
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El Santísimo
Cartagena
The most inventive restaurant in Cartagena. Creative seafood and Colombian fusion. Outstanding technique.
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Gaggan Anand
Bangkok
One of the world's most celebrated restaurants. Progressive Indian cuisine by Chef Gaggan Anand. Book months ahead. An experience unlike any other in Southeast Asia.
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Huen Phen
Chiang Mai
Northern Thai cuisine institution since 1973. Authentic regional dishes in a traditional Lanna house. The most culturally authentic restaurant in Chiang Mai.
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Khao Soi Lung Prakit Mengrai
Chiang Mai
The most celebrated khao soi in Chiang Mai. Simple wooden shop and extraordinary Northern Thai curry noodles. Go before noon — it sells out.
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La Badiane
Hanoi
The finest French-Vietnamese fusion dining in Hanoi. Heritage house setting and exceptional technique. Best special occasion restaurant in the city.
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La Cevicheria
Cartagena
Made famous by Anthony Bourdain. Small and always busy. The ceviche is genuinely exceptional. Reserve ahead — it fills by 7pm.
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Le Du
Bangkok
Modern Thai cuisine ranked among Asia's 50 Best. Chef Thitid Tassanakajohn's extraordinary interpretation of Thai ingredients.
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Leo
Bogotá
Chef Leonor Espinosa's flagship. Colombian biodiversity on a plate. Consistently ranked among the best restaurants in Latin America.
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Madame Lân
Da Nang
Best Vietnamese cuisine in Da Nang. Central Vietnamese specialties including mì Quảng and bún bò Huế. Excellent value and consistent quality.
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Mantra Restaurant Pattaya
Pattaya
The standout upscale dining experience in Pattaya. Multiple cuisine concepts under one roof. Excellent food and impressive wine list.
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Mocotó
São Paulo
Celebrated northeastern Brazilian cuisine in São Paulo. The caldo de mocotó alone is worth the trip. Rodrigo Oliveira's beloved restaurant.
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Mondongos
Medellín
The classic Medellín comfort food institution. Bandeja Paisa and traditional Antioquian dishes. Loved equally by locals and expats for 40+ years.
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Oci.Mde
Medellín
The best casual dining in Laureles. Modern Colombian cuisine with local ingredients. Packed on weekends — arrive before 7pm or reserve.
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Porcão Rio's
Rio de Janeiro
The landmark Rio churrascaria. Rodízio beef at its absolute finest. Flamengo beachside location with stunning views.
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Real Coffee & Tea Café
Boracay
The island institution. Best breakfast on Boracay for 20+ years. Calamansi muffins and fresh fruit shakes. Always a morning line — worth it.
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Soul Food Mahanakorn
Bangkok
Authentic Thai street food elevated. Chef Jarrett Wrisley's commitment to real Thai cooking. No tourist menu — the real thing in a beautiful setting.
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The Deck Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City
Best waterfront dining in Saigon. Elevated Vietnamese cuisine overlooking the river. Excellent wine list. Top choice for client dinners.
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Toyo Eatery
Manila
Chef Jordy Navarra's flagship. Philippine ingredients elevated through modern technique. Consistently the most exciting restaurant in Manila and ranked among Asia's best.
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Waterfront Restaurant
Da Nang
The best waterfront dining in Da Nang. International cuisine with Han River views. Strong wine list. The top choice for a proper dinner.
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Zubuchon
Cebu
The most famous lechon in Cebu — Anthony Bourdain called it the best pig he ever had. Multiple locations. Crispy and extraordinary.
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Dirty Fingers
Da Nang
Dirty Fingers in Da Nang is an energetic American-style smokehouse and sports bar known for its Texas barbecue, rock 'n' roll vibe, and hearty comfort food. Situated along…
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Antonio's
Manila
Legendary fine dining 90 minutes south of Manila in Tagaytay. Worth the drive for a special occasion. One of the great restaurant experiences in Southeast Asia.
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Blackbird
Manila
Modern Australian-influenced cuisine in a stunning heritage building at Nielson Tower. Excellent cocktails and beautiful setting.
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Bo.lan
Bangkok
Michelin-starred Thai cuisine focused on traditional and forgotten recipes. Tasting menu format. One of Bangkok's finest experiences.
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Café Del Sol Pattaya
Pattaya
European-style café serving reliable breakfasts and lunches. Popular expat meeting point in Jomtien.
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Carmen
Medellín
Upscale modern Colombian in El Poblado. Tasting menus and à la carte. Beautiful interior. The top date restaurant in the city.
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Celele
Cartagena
Modern Colombian Caribbean cuisine. Creative and beautifully presented. One of the most exciting new restaurants in Colombia.
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CT Boucherie
Rio de Janeiro
Claude Troisgros' casual steakhouse in Leblon. Excellent quality at accessible prices. A reliable high-quality dinner in the best Rio neighborhood.
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Fatfish
Da Nang
Australian-owned bar and grill on the Han River. The best Western comfort food in Da Nang. Popular expat gathering point.
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Ginger Farm Kitchen
Chiang Mai
Farm-to-table Thai cuisine in a beautiful garden setting. Organic ingredients from their own farm. One of the best lunch experiences in the city.
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Harbor City Dimsum
Cebu
The best dimsum in Cebu. Authentic Cantonese dim sum at extraordinary value. Always busy on weekends — go early.
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Harry Sasson
Bogotá
Classic Bogotá upscale dining institution. Grilled meats and modern Colombian cuisine. A reliable top-tier business dinner venue.
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Herbario
Medellín
Best plant-based restaurant in Medellín. Creative and flavorful. Fast WiFi makes it good for working lunches.
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Issaya Siamese Club
Bangkok
The most beautiful restaurant in Bangkok. Heritage Thai house and garden. Creative Thai cuisine. Outstanding date venue.
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La Mar
Medellín
Gastón Acurio's Peruvian ceviche concept. World-class ceviche and tiraditos in a polished El Poblado setting.
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La Vitrola
Cartagena
Classic Cartagena dining institution. Live salsa and vallenato. Traditional Colombian cuisine. Go on weekends.
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La Xarcuteria
Bogotá
Best breakfast and brunch spot in Bogotá. Charcuterie boards and European-style café fare. Popular with the Zona Rosa professional crowd.
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Lasai
Rio de Janeiro
Chef Rafael Costa's fine dining gem. Local ingredients and extraordinary technique. Regularly ranked among Brazil's top restaurants.
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Maison Van Phuc
Hanoi
Beautiful restaurant in a restored colonial villa at West Lake. Vietnamese and French cuisine. Excellent for dinners with longer-stay members.
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Manga Restaurante
Salvador Bahia
Modern Bahian cuisine with strong Afro-Brazilian influences. Creative interpretation of traditional dishes. Outstanding quality for the price.
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Maní
São Paulo
Helena Rizzo's creative Brazilian cuisine. One of the most elegant dining rooms in São Paulo. Exceptional tasting menu.
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Mini-Mal
Bogotá
Modern Colombian cuisine focusing on lesser-known regional ingredients. Outstanding quality-to-price ratio.
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Nhà Hàng Ngon
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese street food in a beautiful colonial villa courtyard. 25 food stalls covering regional Vietnamese cuisine. The best single-venue food tour in HCMC.
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Nong Nooch Village
Pattaya
Traditional Thai food and cultural show on a 500-acre tropical garden estate. A genuine Thai cultural experience.
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Pizza 4P's
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese-Japanese pizza concept. House-made mozzarella and creative toppings. Consistently the most popular restaurant among expats. Multiple locations.
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Tavolata
Cebu
Best Italian food in Cebu. Fresh pasta and excellent pizza. Consistently good quality.
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The Wholesome Table
Manila
Best healthy restaurant in Manila. Clean ingredients and excellent salads and grain bowls. Fast WiFi for working lunches.