Sightsee

Voted best Bangladeshi restaurant in a 2015 poll by the country's largest English-language newspaper, Star Kabab is a worthwhile stop in Dhaka for hearty, flaky paratha, accompanied by an array of meaty curries and dal.

The Dude abides, in Iceland's capital, of all places: Inspired by the Coen brothers movie, Reykjavik's Lebowski Bar is a cool diner that dishes out a wide variety of American burgers and White Russian beverages in a setting with bowling-alley vibes.

Budapest's 'ruin bars' - bringing new life to formerly derelict buildings of the old Jewish Quarter - are among the Hungarian capital's most distinctive destinations; even if you're not a drinker, it's well worth soaking in the atmosphere at these colourfully vibrant settings. Szimpla Kert is hai...

Budapest's Getto Gulyas is all about the comfortingly soulful stews that have nourished & nurtured generations of Hungarians, revived for this 21st century. Try the rooster testicle & comb stew, with smooth, tender textures, served warm & richly gravied.

Lamprais is one of Sri Lanka's best-loved forms of comfort fare, originally introduced by the Dutch Burgher community in the 18th century - rice is boiled with stock and baked with a variety of ingredients, including meat curries and ash plantains, served all wrapped up in banana leaves for a car...

Wenchang chicken, fed on coconut and peanut bran, and Wenquan goose, fattened on bran, rule the roost for poultry pleasure in Hainan, firm and fleshy to the bite, bearing the full-bodied flavour of fowl in each chew.

Pod Temida offers a step back in time to communist-era Poland - this is one of Krakow's enduring 'milk bars,' which once served as popular public cafeterias that offered cheap but nourishing fare. Expect authentic, no-nonsense Polish grub, like steamed potato dumplings and buckwheat groats in hea...

Karak spiced tea shops are ubiquitous in Qatar's capital, Doha, serving up the Gulf country's milky equivalent of masala chai. Since staying hydrated is essential here, other popular thirst-quenching treats include avocado shakes and pomegranate juice.

Road-tripping through Iceland is a long, laborious affair, with hundreds of kilometres to travel. If you're heading through the highlands, the Hrauneyjar Centre can be a convenient place to refuel with Icelandic lamb soup, battered fish and local beer.

Camel meat has long been one of Oman's traditional proteins and remains popular today in recipes like qabuli (essentially similar to rice preparations across the Gulf). Fun fact: Camel is reputedly healthier and lower in cholesterol compared to lamb; it's a little less gamy too (think venison) th...

For a Milanese meal that reflects well on Italian produce, check out Ricette Tricolori for blueberry risotto (for the vegetarians) and patties made of pure Chianina beef (for the meat lovers). Don't forget an aperitif or two, concocted with bitter Campari and Martini Rosso.

It's more than half a century since French colonial rule concluded in Laos, but visitors will still find plenty of French restaurants in the capital, Vientiane: Get your fix of foie gras and magret de canard at L'Adresse.

The cafe scene in Saudi Arabia's city of Jeddah feels like it's two decades behind Kuala Lumpur's, but it's still possible to have a slice of tiramisu cake paired with an espresso at a fuss-free venue like Taste Of Coffee.

Driving up to Dharamshala on the edge of the Himalayas is an hours-long affair, no matter which route you take - have a break at one of the many mountainside cafes that line the journey in India's northern Himachal Pradesh state, stopping at The Manor for a masala-spiced omelette paired perfectly...

French breads beckon across the breadth of this country; even the tiniest commune conceals a boulangerie or three for your fix of croissants and coffee.