10 Of The Best Places To Eat, Drink & Be Merry In East And South East Asia

Hipster hangouts and seriously good eats in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

1. The Accidental Bakers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Owned and run by the beautiful Ee-Lyn Tan and Hazwan Yazit (Nominated for CLEO's Most Eligible Bachelor 2016) this awesome bakery delivers delicious desserts to the best eateries in Kuala Lumpur (check out Podgy & the Banker in Sri Hartamas) and can be found selling their 16 flavours of brownie (to die for) at many of the shopping malls in KL. Follow @theaccidentalbakers to find out where and when you can get your hands on these seriosuly *sweet* treats

2. Namsaah Bottling Trust, Bangkok, Thailand

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Secreted away on Silom Soi 7, drink and dine in one of the most original and visually exciting restaurants and cocktail bars in Bangkok. Check out the carefully crafted cocktails and if you get peckish, the spicy soda-battered shrimp in a Sriracha-aioli glaze is heavenly!

3. The Butcher's Club Burgers, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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Hidden away in the back streets of WanChai, The Butcher's Club have become infamous because of their mouth-watering, over-sized burgers and moreish duck fat fries. Once there, ask for the 'secret menu' and make your burger dreams come true.

4. Piedra Negra, Singapore

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You may question what a Mexican bar is doing on this list. Honestly, outside of Mexico, this is the best place I have found that re-creates the atmosphere and friendliness of time spent in (in my opinion), the greatest city on Earth. While away the warm Singaporean evenings drinking Mezcal and listening to Latin beats.

5. Goat Tree Garden Restaurant, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Escape the back-packers and opt for fine dining in an idyllic setting. With a mix of traditional Cambodian and Western dishes, you can enjoy being waited on by extremely friendly staff and cool yourself down with a glass of wine after a long day at the temples of Angkor Wat.

6. Merchant's Lane, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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An unassuming entrance next to a stationary shop leads to a vibrant and bright cafe which delivers in the cool stakes. If you are hungry, try the pipit's nest (fried aubergine, onion rings and chicken tenders) or cool down from the KL heat with a long black iced coffee.

7. Din Tai Fung, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

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Having eaten in at least 10 of their branches, this place never fails to deliver. Cheap, fast and super tasty dumplings of heaven are their specialty. Watch as the highly trained chefs make the most delicious Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) in front of your eyes!

8. The Iron Fairies, Bangkok, Thailand

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Worth the journey out of central Bangkok, The Iron Fairies is a maze of wonder, filled with ladders, mezzanines and magical pots of glitter. Live music and a killer cocktail list make this one of the coolest bars in a city filled with drinking establishments.

9. Fuego @ Troika Sky Dining, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Arguably having one of the best views in KL, Fuego delivers on style AND taste. Once seated on their outdoor terrace enjoy an eclectic mix of Latin influenced dishes and incredible cocktails (the Bebida de los Muertos is quite literally to die for...).

10. Na Aroon, Bangkok, Thailand

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Fresh and delicious vegetarian dishes are served here inside or outside the beautiful boutique hotel Ariyasom Villa near Ploen Chit. Escape the bustle of the city life and relax among a select group of Bangkok's foodies and socialites. Save room for Thailand's traditional dessert, Mango Sticky Rice, because it is the best in town!