Where to eat in Siem Reap

Where to eat in Siem Reap

1. Eat

   Bong Srey Mith Laor

   Tasty Cambodian food with lots of vegetarian options. Try the white mint tea shake.

   US$2-5

2. Eat

   Cafe D’Angkor (Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor)

   This restaurant is inside the colonial-era Raffles Hotel. Main courses include western and Khmer dishes, and range from US$20-30. Both the food and services were excellent. There are other restaurants in this hotel.

3. Eat

   Common Grounds Restaurant

   American Coffee Shop & Cafe

   Serving Western dishes; chicken tenders, grilled cheese, crispy chicken apple salad, German chocolate cake, seasonal muffins, cinnamon rolls and some Asian dishes. All profit goes to fund local humanitarian projects through NGO People for Care & Learning. Air-con & high speed Internet.

   Mon-Sat 07:00-20:00·US$5-10

4. Eat

   Cuisine Wat Damnak

   French food with Cambodian influence. Only has two tasting menus, no à la carte dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating.

   Tue-Sun 18:30-21:30, closed Mon·US$19-26

5. Eat

   Haven

   Training restaurant teaching disadvantaged young adults. Cambodian, Asian, Western Food, with many vegetarian/vegan options.

   Mon-Sat 11:30-14:30 and 17:30-21:30, closed on Sun

6. Eat

   L'Angelo

   Probably Siem Reap's most daring restaurant, serving fusionesque Italian cuisine like foie gras on a bed of white asparagus and balsamic vinegar ice cream in a setting so achingly modern that the only decoration is a cloud of black dots on the white wall. A full meal with a glass or two of wine costs around US$100 for two.

7. Eat

   L'Annexe French restaurant

   French food. Exquisite cuisine made by a passionate chef, who prefers excellence and quality before all. Subtle and creative cuisine in a friendly atmosphere, bringing authentic French cuisine, wines and hospitality to Siem Reap.

   16:00–22:30·US$4.50-17

8. Eat

   Molop Wat Damnak Restaurant

   Cosy restaurant offering Organic Khmer and Western food of high quality. The vegetables are from the uncle´s farm, which can also be visited on a nice and educating half-day tour. Plenty of vegetarian and even vegan options available. They also offer cooking classes for Khmer cooking. The dishes are rich and delicious, and not too spicy. Always serve some spicy peanuts.

   Daily 07:00-23:00·Main dishes from about US$3

9. Eat

   My Little Cafe

   Absolutely phenomenal Khmer food. The other dishes are great as well. Always full, with locals, tourists and expats alike. But they'll magically make a seat for you, somehow.

   Daily 07:00-21:00. Sometimes closes a bit early·Around $3 mains

10. Eat

    Peace Cafe

    Sit outside in a big, soft, minimalist chair in the shade of a tree while you eat delicious vegetarian versions of Cambodian and international dishes. Large menu of authentic Khmer food, grilled sandwiches, fresh salads, juices, and shakes. The atmosphere eating in the courtyard is quite nice, and a gift shop is attached. Good vegan options.

    US$5-8 including a drink

11. Eat

    Shrimp noodles and spring rolls

    A local lady doing a great noodle dish in an outside eatery. The spring rolls go for 500 riel and should definitely be tried.

    4,000 riel

12. Eat

    The Dining Room (Park Hyatt Hotel)

    The quality of the food is excellent. Acclaimed by some as the best Khmer restaurant in all Cambodia, it is set in a chic hotel with a minimalist modern feel. The chefs source the freshest ingredients for both Khmer tasting menus, as well as a la carte dishes. Sit in air conditioned comfort, or outside tables and lounge furniture and enjoy the nighly music and dance performances that commence at 20:00.

13. Eat

    The Red Piano

    2 floors. Serves a variety of Italian and other European food with Britney Spears music videos in the background.

14. Eat

    The Source Cafe

    Delicious western-style cafe dishes, many healthy options and good Italian-style coffee.

    Daily 07:00-22:00·US$3.50–7.50 mains

15. Eat

    Try Me Restaurant

    A popular restaurant with a good selection of both Khmer and western food.

    Daily 09:00-22:00·US$3-4 mains

16. Eat

    Viroth's Restaurant

    Stylish Khmer restaurant that is often so full you will have to wait for a table. The extensive menu is a mix of Khmer and Asian-esque dishes and with some vegetarian options. Some say the food is not spicy enough but the outdoor setting is nice if it is not raining.

    US$5-8

17. Eat

    Viva

    A bright orange Mexican restaurant. Burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas are reasonably authentic considering the location. They have some Khmer dishes if you want to eat more local food while enjoying the view over the balcony.

    US$2-6

18. Eat

    Williams Fish and Chips

    Classic British-style fish and chips with mushy peas or coleslaw, and bread and butter.

    Mon-Sat 11:00-21:30, closed Sun·US$3.50-6.50

19. Eat

    the muffin man

    This is a locally owned cafe, the owner is Australian trained. The staff are mostly people with mild disabilities, their menus are labelled for vegan and gluten-free options.

20. Eat

    Angkor Herb

    Delicious Khmer and international food.

    US$6-8

21. Eat

    Curry Walla

    Authentic vegetarian & non-veg Indian food.

22. Eat

    Joe's Burger Bar & Grill

    Burger joint. Eat in or takeaway.

    Closed · opens 11:30 am

23. Eat

    Neary Khmer Restaurant

    Local food along with good vegetarian options.

    16:00–22:30·US$4.50-17

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Siem Reap (CC BY-SA 4.0).