Must-see restaurants in Eastern Cambodia

  • Cafe Alee

    Eastern Cambodia

    This friendly cafe has one of the more interesting menus in town, including a generous smattering of vegetarian options, a hearty lasagne and the full…

  • Mondulk...Italy

    Sen Monorom

    When you're craving an Aperol spritz, homemade pasta or an evening glass of wine paired with a selection of fine cheeses, you never expect you'll find…

  • Smile Restaurant

    Eastern Cambodia

    Run by the non-profit Buddhism for Social Development Action (BSDA), this handsome restaurant is a huge hit with the NGO crowd for its big breakfasts and…

  • Bunong Kitchen

    Sen Monorom

    A lovely little training restaurant for Bunong people where you can try traditional soups, such as trav brang (with jackfruit, pumpkin, long beans and…

  • Moustache & Nico

    Eastern Cambodia

    The best Western food in Kompong Cham by leaps and bounds, with a rotating chalkboard menu of delectable homemade specialities prepared by French chef …

  • Oromis Restaurant

    Sen Monorom

    Set amid lush gardens by the Oromis River about 5km south of town, this is a lovely place to join out-of-town Cambodians enjoying the fresh mountain air…

  • Green Carrot

    Eastern Cambodia

    A great little hole-in-the-wall restaurant that turns out surprisingly sophisticated food, including healthy salads, sandwiches and wraps, plus a good…

  • Mlub Putrea

    Kratie

    It's the fresh homemade noodles fried to perfection that have earned this no-frills spot a loyal following among visitors and locals alike. Part of the…

  • Tokae Restaurant

    Kratie

    Look out for Cambodia's largest tokae (gecko) on the wall to find this excellent little eatery. The menu offers a good mix of cheap Cambodian dishes, such…

  • Mondulkiri Pizza

    Sen Monorom

    This secluded oasis with tree swings and riverside picnic tables may be hard to find, but its big oven churns out a steady supply of stellar pizzas. Many…

  • Ta Nam

    Eastern Cambodia

    Locals flock to this restaurant one block east of the market for wholesome Cambodian and Chinese breakfasts, including steaming bowls of noodle soup –…

  • Pete's Pizza Pasta & Cafe

    Kratie

    Get your home fix of pizza, pasta, toasties and salads at this internationally run riverfront cafe. The menu includes homemade bakery items such as…

  • Lazy Mekong Daze

    Eastern Cambodia

    One of the go-to places to gather after dark thanks to a mellow atmosphere and a big-screen TV for sports and movies. The menu includes a range of Khmer,…

  • Cinnamon Café

    Sen Monorom

    Taught the art of baking (and meatballs) by some Swedish residents in Sen Monorom, this is the source of the delicious cakes that turn up in the Hefalump…

  • Jasmine Boat Restaurant

    Kratie

    Occupying a prime location overlooking Kratie's busy ferry dock, this is the only place on the riverbank in town. The boat-shaped restaurant has a mixed…

  • Coffee Plantation Resort

    Sen Monorom

    As the name suggests, this place is set in the grounds of an extensive coffee plantation. As well as the homegrown coffee, it offers some excellent local…

  • Kompong Cham Night Market

    Eastern Cambodia

    This is not a tourist night market in the conventional sense, but more a market by night for locals to browse stalls and snack out. It's a good place to…

  • Destiny Coffee House

    Eastern Cambodia

    The international menu at this stylish and air-conditioned cafe breaks the mould with a delicious hummus platter, lip-smacking homemade cakes, breakfast…

  • Hefalump Cafe

    Sen Monorom

    A collaboration of various NGOs and conservation groups in town, this cafe doubles as a hospitality training centre for Bunong people. Local coffee or…

  • Ponika’s Palace

    Eastern Cambodia

    Need a break from laab salad after Laos? Burgers, pizza and English breakfasts grace the menu, along with Indian food and wonderful Khmer curries. Affable…

  • Pteas Bay Khmer

    Eastern Cambodia

    Ratanakiri Boutique Hotel's wooden restaurant has an imposing setting above the shores of Boeng Kansaign, making it a good stop by day or night. The menu…

  • Cafe Semo

    Eastern Cambodia

    This sleek, wood-panelled and air-conditioned Korean restaurant serves up ramen for breakfast, kimchi fried rice for lunch and burgers (veggie or beef)…

  • Blue River

    Eastern Cambodia

    This floating restaurant – lit by lanterns and adorned with gnarled driftwood – is the perfect place to toss back an Angkor beer and watch the sun plunge…

  • Bamboo Cafe

    Sen Monorom

    This jungly, bamboo-shaded cafe has a lengthy menu running the gamut from pasta noodles to Khmer noodles and amok (a baked fish dish). Vegetarian options…

  • Coconut Shake Restaurant

    Eastern Cambodia

    The best coconut shakes in the northeast cost just 4000r at this expansive place overlooking the lake. It has fried noodles and other Khmer fare if you're…

  • Mekong Crossing

    Eastern Cambodia

    Occupying a prime corner on the riverfront, this old favourite serves an OK mix of Khmer curries and Western favourites, though it shines more as a bar by…

  • Rith Any Banh Chav

    Eastern Cambodia

    The owner here specialises in banh chev – a dish of meat, baby shrimps, sprouts, veggies and spices wrapped inside a thin egg pancake that's wrapped…

  • Diniya Restaurant

    Eastern Cambodia

    This local restaurant, located one block back from the Tonlé San, is a devoutly popular place for breakfast, turning out steaming bowls of kyteow (noodle…

  • Green House Restaurant & Bar

    Sen Monorom

    As well as internet access and tour information on the menu, Green House is a long-standing staple for inexpensive Khmer and Western dishes. It also…

  • Red Sun Falling

    Kratie

    One of the livelier spots in town, the long-running Red Sun has a relaxed cafe ambience, a good riverfront location, traveller info on the walls and a…

  • Everest

    Eastern Cambodia

    It's Ban Lung, not Brick Lane, but the extensive range of Indian flavours on offer here is a welcome relief from the over familiar Ratanakiri menu of…