Sihanoukville
This NGO-run cafe in the heart of the downtown area specialises in filling Western breakfasts, baked cakes and tarts, and healthy, innovative sandwiches…
Must-see restaurants in Cambodia
Kampot
Run by an American–Vietnamese tandem, this riverside smokehouse serves the largest, juiciest, most tender ribs in the land (Friday and Saturday evenings…
Northwestern Cambodia
This coffee shop is straight out of Phnom Penh with air-conditioning, wi-fi and a sophisticated steaming and spluttering coffee machine. Fresh French…
Temples of Angkor
The shady gardens at this sprawling restaurant set by the Roluos River are a good place to cool off during the heat of the day. The extensive menu…
Temples of Angkor
Set amid extensive farmland on the road between Siem Reap and Roluos, this restaurant specialises in organic vegetables grown in its very own gardens…
Phnom Penh
This smart little air-conditioned cafe on genteel St 178 is set up to assist victims of trafficking or abuse with vocational training as chefs, baristas…
Kampot
A cosy, colourful place with a bohemian edge, Baraca serves inventive tapas with cherry-picked influences from Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East…
Kampot
Named after the mongoose in Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, this riverfront terrace is all about the ambience. It’s also known for its Kampot pepper…
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…
Phnom Penh
A cutesy little Khmer restaurant with indoor and outdoor tables that often demand a wait. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options are available, as well as…
Koh Kong City
The menu at this informal bar-restaurant runs the gamut from fish and chips and chilli con carne to authentic Khmer and Thai favourites. There's also a…
Kep
A breath of fresh air from the other crab-market restaurants' identical menus, La Baraka serves a mix of European and Asian flavours with bags of seafood…
Koh Rong
The kitchen at this ordinary-looking beach bar surprises with some of the best Khmer food in the islands. The amok (baked fish) is spicy and delicious,…
Phnom Penh
Kids, vegetarians, vegans and gluten avoiders will all find plenty of options at this crowd-pleasing cafe, which whips up healthy bowls, all-day…
Koh Rong
The pier in Sok San village is a most unlikely place to encounter authentic Italian food, not to mention good wine and real Italian grappa. It strives to…
Kep
This tatty looking crab shack manages to have both the cheapest and the tastiest crab at the crab market. Unlike many others, it doesn't add curry to it…
Kep
The best breakfast in town is at the hotel Knai Bang Chatt, with an array of Khmer and Western morning favourites, fresh salad, pastries and eggs done…
Northwestern Cambodia
Quite literally the third coffee place to open in town, it serves Boncafe-brewed coffee in any style you can imagine and some you cannot. The menu is a…
Phnom Penh
Also known as Titanic, Bopha is right on the river and designed to impress, with Angkorian-style carvings and elegant wicker furniture. The menu is…
South Coast
Also known as Fred's French Restaurant after its affable owner, this tranquil garden restaurant is a pleasant surprise in backwater Takeo. The menu,…
Phnom Penh
The 4th-floor food court at Sorya Shopping Centre is a sanitised, air-cooled way to experience a variety of local fare, with stalls arranged by province…
Phnom Penh
One of the best local barbecue restaurants near the riverfront, the Rik Reay is packed with locals every night, partly thanks to its convenient location…
Phnom Penh
Many Chinese Khmers swear that this eatery near Central Market (formerly known as Sam Doo and located four doors over) has the best Middle Kingdom food in…
Battambang
Travellers love this cosy spot for its relaxed ambience and tasty vegetarian options, including the recommended Spanish omelette and tofu burger. Those…
Siem Reap
This popular not-for-profit cafe on lively St 26 supports education projects and community initiatives in Siem Reap. The menu includes an eclectic range…
Bayon Pastry School Coffee Shop
Siem Reap
The Bayon Pastry School has played host to British celebrity chef Nadiya Hussein on her journey of self-discovery in Cambodia, and the coffee shop is the…
Battambang
Much more than just a bakery, Green Mango serves salads, sandwiches and delicious appetisers like hummus and black-bean nachos to complement its coffee…
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 –…
Siem Reap
An inviting bistro with a prime location opposite Psar Chaa, Fifty5 is the place to come for a range of Asian and international flavours. Breakfast…
Phnom Penh
This is the place where the Bassac Lane renaissance began, and it's hard to believe this was just a quiet residential street a few years ago. A bustling…
Koh Rong
Occupying a central position on Koh Tuch Beach, Rising Sun attracts herbivores by serving vegan and vegetarian meals with a Middle Eastern flair, such as…
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,…
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…
Phnom Penh
It may be surprising to venture into the country's swankiest mall to find cheap eats, but there are two food courts here covering the best of Asia and…
Phnom Penh
It's the Tea Garden by day (from 8am), with a verdant hidden courtyard and speciality loose-leaf teas, but by night the lights go out and the upstairs is…
Kep
Kep Sur Mer is slightly more upscale than most others in the crab-market scene, yet is still great value. The crab cakes and crab amok (a baked seafood…
Siem Reap
When it comes to cheap Khmer eats, Psar Chaa market has plenty of food stalls on the northwestern side, all with signs and menus in English. These are…
Koh Rong
Pick up the unmistakable scent of Thai spices and follow your nose down an alley to this outdoor spot where authentic curries, tom yum and stir-fry are…
Phnom Penh
A stylish American diner, this is incredibly popular with Phnom Penh expats in the know. The 16in pizzas are the largest in town, plus there's a dedicated…
Phnom Penh
Widely acknowledged as Phnom Penh's best Japanese restaurant by the growing Japanese community, D's offers one of the city's best set-lunch deals, with a…
