Here are 6 of Asia's Best Traditional Restaurants, with a Balinese Restaurant Among Them

Every country boasts a variety of distinctive culinary specialties. Traditional restaurants play a crucial role in introducing these dishes to a global audience.

According to the TasteAtlas website, Warung Mak Beng in Sanur, Bali, was ranked among the best traditional restaurants in Asia in 2021. Warung Mak Beng secured third place, following Din Tai Fung in Taiwan.

Here are six of the best traditional restaurants in Asia:

1. Tofuya Ukai (Japan) – 84.4 points
2. Din Tai Fung (Taiwan) – 78.3 points
3. Warung Mak Beng (Indonesia) – 75.7 points
4. Ginza Kyubey (Japan) – 68.4 points
5. 7 Mehmet (Turkey) – 68 points
6. Kanda Matsuya (Japan) – 66.6 points

Warung Mak Beng's signature dishes include fish head soup and spicy fried fish. The type of fish used depends on availability, often including skipjack tuna or cakalang (a type of tuna) caught by local fishermen in Sanur and other areas of Bali.

Meanwhile, Tofuya Ukai in Japan is listed as the best restaurant in Asia. Tofuya Ukai serves a special tofu set menu at a high price point, but the quality is exceptional.

TasteAtlas is a Croatian culinary website that reviews traditional food, local recipes, and authentic restaurants worldwide. The site claims to have cataloged 10,000 foods and drinks.

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