Eleas Gi
In the quiet, green suburb of Kifisia – where garden paths and neoclassical homes offer a slower pace of life – Eleas Gi presents a dining experience deeply rooted in Greece’s agricultural soul. The restaurant’s name, meaning “Land of the Olive Tree,” reflects a philosophy built around extra-virgin olive oil, which features in every dish […]
Soil
Tucked in the residential Pangrati neighbourhood that bridges classical Athens with creative energy, Soil offers a deeply personal take on sustainable fine dining. At the heart of the restaurant’s philosophy is Chef Tasos Mantis’s biodynamic garden in Alepochori, a coastal village west of Athens, where he and his father grow much of the restaurant’s produce. […]
Arc
Perched along the sparkling waterfront promenade of the Glyfada neighbourhood, Ark offers a seamless blend of sea breeze, city energy and sophisticated dining. With Chef Yiannis Baxevanis leading the culinary direction – Ark takes inspiration from all corners of Greece, crafting elegant plates that celebrate native herbs, wild-caught seafood and small-scale producers. The menu shifts […]
Wild
The small yet iconic Cuisine Wat Damnak, near the Wat Damnak pagoda, has helped elevate Cambodians on Asia’s dining map. It famously became the first Cambodian restaurant in the Asia’s 50 Best list. Under French‑trained chef Joannès Rivière, the set menus changes fortnightly to highlight local produce like lotus stem salad, Tonle Sap river fish, salted […]
The Sugar Palm
This longtime favourite of the late Anthony Bourdain is still one of Siem Reap’s most beloved dining rooms. The Sugar Palm serves home-style Khmer food in a traditional wooden villa, with dishes handed down through founder Kethana Dunnett’s family. Classics like Fish Amok is delicately steamed in banana leaves, green mango salads are sharp and […]
FCC Angkor by Avani
Set on the Siem Reap River, this iconic, colonial era haunt typifies French‑Cambodian elegance with calm riverside charm. The building and restaurant has gone through several iterations with the current version, part of the Avani luxury hotel, offering up ultra-polished service and a unpretentious but lavish dining experience. The restaurant, set inside a colonial style villa, […]