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Asia is a very diverse region and Asian cuisine is one of the best and most popular around the world. The sad part about it is that Asia’s best chefs and restaurants don’t receive the recognition they deserve. But all this changed after The Miele Guide to Asia’s Finest Restaurants was released on October 30, 2007. If you’ve always wanted a definitive guide to the best restaurants in Asia written by nothing less than Asia’s best food writers and restaurant critics, then this is the book for you.

The 2008/2009 edition holds descriptions of 320 excellent restaurants in Cambodia, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. So if you’re going to fly to any of these countries, I suggest you bring a copy of the Miele Guide with you so you’ll know where the best food can be found. And no, not all of these restaurants are the fine-dining type. They were included in the Miele Guide because these restaurants are home to innovative chefs that whip out unique, complex dishes using the best culinary practices. The Miele Guide also lists the 20 best restaurants in Asia, but not without the public’s participation. Last May, anyone who had a valid Visa card could vote for the restaurants that were short

And yes, a good number of Filipino restaurants made it to the guide! Some of them include Bellini’s, Sonya’s Garden, Kanin Club, Chateau 1771, Lolo Dad’s Cafe, Le Souffle, Abe, El Cirkulo, People’s Palace, and Highland Steakhouse.

Grab a copy of The Miele Guide to Asia’s Finest Restaurants from any local bookstore or from the Miele online store.