Luxurious Dining in Southeast Asia is the Order of the Day
In a region famous for its delectable cuisine, fine dining options abound in Southeast Asia. From high-end hotel restaurants to specialty boutique cafes, there is staggering array of gourmet eateries ready to dish up whatever your heart – or stomach – yearns for. Here are just a few of our favorite opulent dining venues…
In a beautiful location adjacent to the Patuxay Monument, Vientiane’s Arc de Triumph, Le Na Dao has grown from a hush-hush eatery of just a few tables to an established gourmet centre that has set a new standard in the city for fine ‘no fusion, no foolin’ French cuisine. The name means “Stars in the Ricefield,” and indeed this little star regularly plays host to Vientiane’s best and brightest business folks and dignitaries. It’s romantic setting in a converted teak house, low-key lighting and live local music complete the experience.
A Yangon institution for fine French dining, Le Planteur has been dishing up gastronomical delights in Myanmar’s largest city since 1998. With a menu that is constantly updated to reflect the seasonal availability of fresh ingredients, every visit to Le Planteur is a new experience and the restaurant prides itself on having as many local patrons as foreigners.
In addition to exquisite entrees, mains and deserts, the restaurant offers a wide selection of French wines that can be matched to any dish and staff are trained to help customers make the finest choices.
On Ho Chi Min City’s Ngo Van Nam strip, the elegant Mandarin Restaurant is a paradise for all lovers of true Vietnamese food. A superb selection of fine, authentic cuisine is served in luxurious surroundings which are spilt over three levels and carefully designed to reflect the timeless splendour of a Vietnamese imperial palace. A cello, violin and piano are on hand for the nightly live performances which complete the elegant, turn-of-the-century atmosphere.
Phnom Penh’s Topaz Restaurant is a foodie’s dream given form. Its flawless service and top-notch French dishes never fail to impress, and the restaurant makes sure that your every need is catered to. Topaz provides everything, including fine French wines from its deep wine cellar and Cuban cigars from its walk-in humidor. The perfect meal is completed by the colonial Indochinese décor paired with live music from the upstairs piano bar.
With excellent restaurants like these, luxurious dining is the order of the day in Southeast Asia. To experience any of these luxurious senses of gourmets, select an Southeast Asia travel destination in your mind and prepare your bag! For luxury hotels, resorts and tours? Simply discover here.
