(150 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho in London, United Kingdom)

Don't be fooled by the conventional Chinese restaurant decor. Bali Bali is an Indonesian / Malaysian... restaurant with distinctive cooking and friendly, helpful staff. It's no surprise that familiar satay is a favourite starter, but for a treat, try the rijstafel, a feast of seven special dishes highlighting the best of Indonesian cuisine. Drink Bitang Indonesian beer, or consult the wine menu. A family-owned restaurant, Bali Bali happily accommodates all, from hurried lunchers to diners out for an evening's adventure. Please be aware that this restaurant can only take bookings for groups of up to 15 people. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 2.15pm & 6pm - 11.15pm [moreless]

(31 Colston Street in Bristol, United Kingdom)

Since 1998 Bristol’s Budokan has undoubtedly been the South West’s number one Pan Asian restaurant, ...boasting two AA Rosettes and a regular clientele. The simple, fuss free bar leads through to an equally unpretentious dining room where you’ll have no problem getting to know your fellow diners on the long wooden benches which stretch the width of the room. The menu takes in the very best of Asian food using fresh, free range ingredients, as free as possible from genetic modification. Signature dishes from Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are well represented in a surprisingly concise menu with good value set menus for those who find it difficult to pick. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11pm Theme Magazine awarded Budokan its Best Food Offer prize in 2001. [moreless]

(Clifton Down, Whiteladies Road in Bristol, United Kingdom)

Budokan’s Clifton branch follows on from the runaway success of the Bristol City Centre branch with ...more of the same good quality Pan Asian food served with communal dining in mind. Head upstairs to enjoy views of the surrounding area on one side of you and chefs preparing your meal in the theatre kitchen on the other. The easy formula of long benches and orange glow is also continued from Budokan’s City restaurant. Lovers of Asian cuisine can save hundreds in air fares by sampling the near-as-damn-it authenticity of favourite dishes from Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia made with fresh, GM-free ingredients and served with the eye, as well as the stomach and tastebuds, in mind. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11pm [moreless]

(26-28 Whitfield Street in London, United Kingdom)

toptable Dining Awards 2007 - Runner-up: Best Loos categoryWith its chocolate brown leather banquett...e seating, dark wood and contrasting gilt details, Crazy Bear’s striking interior design is very different to the common perception of a West End Thai restaurant. Walk down the restaurant’s dramatic staircase to its cool, chic basement bar. Moody and atmospheric with its art deco interior design, it offers a range of classic cocktails both alcoholic as well as a number of unique recipes. Sit at the bar or retreat with your drink to a cosy alcove. SEATING TIMES 7:00pm & 9:00pm onlyPlease note that all tables have a 2 hour turnaround and are for a maximum table size of 4.Please also note that this restaurant does not take bookings through toptable after 6.30pm Thurs - Sat evenings. A credit card is required to reserve a table for 6 diners and above, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of £20 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or a no show. Opening hours: LunchMon-Fri 12.00-2.45DinnerMon-Sat 6.00-23.45 Recommended by the Royal Thai Embassy as one of the best Thai restaurants. [moreless]

(2 More London Place, Tooley Street in London, United Kingdom)

This cheap 'n' chic Asian fusion restaurant on Tooley Street near London Bridge is perfect for city-...style dumplings and sightseeing pit-stops. Snug and decorative, Dim T restaurant serves up healthy steamed dim sum, hot cups of green tea and a choice of noodles, soups and classic curries that are simple, healthy, and blushingly brilliant. Popular with socialistas, media folk and Thai green curry connoisseurs, Dim T is an affordable and unshowy venue for business lunches and dinner dates, and the theatrical open-plan kitchen means you can watch the chefs steaming and frying your food into palatable perfection. We love the chicken, wasabi and mushroom dim sum, the crispy duck pancakes and the won ton soup. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 11pmSun 12pm - 10:30pm Dim T is named after the Chinese tradition of eating steamed dumplings accompanied with a hot cup of tea. [moreless]

(99 - 101 Mount Pleasant Road in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom)

Located between the Tunbridge Wells station and Kingsland shopping centre on Mount Pleasant Road, Di...m T is popular with shoppers and city commuters alike. Chic and cosy, this stylish restaurant serves up steamed dim sum, hot cups of tea and a selection of noodles, soups and classic curries that are simple, healthy, and blushingly brilliant. Popular with socialistas, media folk and dumpling connoisseurs, Dim T is an affordable and unshowy venue for business lunches and dinner dates, and the theatrical open-plan kitchen means you can watch the chefs steaming and frying your food into no-nonsense, palatable perfection. We love the chicken, wasabi and mushroom dim sum, the crispy duck pancakes and the won ton soup. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 11pmSun 12pm - 10:30pm Dim T is named after the Chinese tradition of eating steamed dumplings accompanied with a hot cup of tea. [moreless]

(8 -9 Jewry Street in Winchester, United Kingdom)

Nestled amongst the shops and cafés on Jewry Street in Winchester, Dim T is a chic and convenient p...lace to stop for post-shopping pit-stops. Snug and decorative, this Asian fusion restaurant serves up delicious dim sum, hot cups of green tea and a choice of noodles, soups and classic curries that are simple, healthy, and blushingly brilliant. Popular with socialistas, media folk and dumpling connoisseurs, Dim T is an affordable and unshowy venue for business lunches and dinner dates, and the theatrical open-plan kitchen means you can watch the chefs steaming and frying your food into palatable perfection. We love the chicken, wasabi and mushroom dim sum, the crispy duck pancakes and the won ton soup. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 11pmSun 12pm - 10:30pm Dim T is named after the Chinese tradition of eating steamed dumplings accompanied with a hot cup of tea. [moreless]

(16a St Thomas Street in Bristol, United Kingdom)

Voted one of the top five best Chinese restaurants in the UK by Alan Yau of Hakkasan and Wagamama fa...me, Dynasty has earned itself a reputation as one of the best restaurants in Bristol. Located in Thomas Street in a chic, cavernous dining space above a Chinese supermarket, Dynasty is renowned for its authentic cuisine and excellent dim sum. Decorated with red lanterns, polished wooden floors and Oriental carvings,the restaurant is perfect for nights out with friends, family and colleagues, and has a Karaoke machine and a private room for throwing parties. Favourite dishes include the oysters braised in a belly of pork, and the baked spicy soft shell crab. Dynasty serves an excellent selection of beers and wine. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 11:30pmSun 12pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(Elms Cross Shopping Centre in Bradford on Avon, United Kingdom)

As you might expect from a restaurant with such a title, the décor and furniture in Feng Shui have b...een set out specifically to maximise your culinary experience. As a result, the restaurant is warm but airy, friendly but professional, and crucially not too garish so as not to take away from the delicious Asian favourites on offer. Open from 6pm ‘til late and located conveniently in Bradford’s Elm Cross shopping centre with ample parking at all times, Feng Shui are aware that Chinese cuisine is a high art form, and treat it as such. The restaurant offers many favourite dishes alongside a wide vegetarian selection, ensuring that anyone from families to business parties will feel right at home. Opening hours: Mon 6pm - 10:30pmWed - Sat 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 10:30pmClosed Sun & Tue Feng Shui translates as ‘wind water’ in English, and is the ancient Chinese practice of arranging objects to achieve harmony with one's environment. [moreless]

(142-148 West Cromwell Road, West Kensington in London, United Kingdom)

Fortune restaurant in West Kensington is a lively place where the cooking is Oriental and the vibe ...contemporary, with bamboo screens and glowing shades of red creating a good Oriental feel. Start with salt and chilli squid or crispy duck rolls, then choose from the likes of satay king prawn, Thai red chicken curry, shredded chilli beef or one of the signature sizzling plates like lamb in black bean sauce. You'll also get great-value set meals, top dim sum, wicked cocktails and the chance of some karaoke - so go and seek your Fortune on the Cromwell Road. Opening hours: Sun - Thur 12pm - 11:30pmFri & Sat 12pm - 12am [moreless]