Phnom Penh
The vegetarian dishes, which average around US$3, are fantastic value, although hearty eaters may want to order two. The spicy balado (tomato and chilli…
Must-see restaurants in Cambodia
Northwestern Cambodia
For those interested in a particularly atmospheric meal, the CBT Office can set up lunch or dinner in the main temple at Banteay Chhmar. There's an…
Phnom Penh
Consistently popular thanks to a breezy balcony, air-conditioned interior and a creative menu that includes crisp salads, delicious homemade sandwiches,…
Siem Reap
There are more than 10 types of burger on offer here, including the towering Burg Kalifa burger, plus pizzas, foot-long subs and Kiwi comfort food such as…
Koh Kong City
A family-run place on Koh Yor Beach, this spot is known for perfect sunsets and heaping portions of fried crab with pepper. Several restaurants have…
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…
Phnom Penh
This delicatessen-restaurant is winning plaudits for its good-value French food, including boeuf bourguignon, Toulouse sausages and lamb shank. There are…
Siem Reap
This chic, contemporary space has earned a local following for its creative cuisine, which mixes the best of East and West. Starters include octopus…
Phnom Penh
Topaz was one of Phnom Penh's original designer restaurants, but, as the competition increases around town, it's starting to feel a bit stale. The menu is…
Siem Reap
Can’t get no (culinary) satisfaction? Then follow in the footsteps of Sir Mick Jagger and try this popular place, which offers an affordable selection of…
Siem Reap
Cambodians were onto insects long before the food scientists started bugging us about their merits. Choose from a veritable feast of crickets, water bugs,…
Temples of Angkor
This is one of the largest restaurants on the Sra Srang strip and does a roaring trade at lunchtime thanks to a spacious dining area with moisture-cooled…
Northwestern Cambodia
This huge glass-fronted restaurant is one of the few places in town with an English menu. Dishes include prawn soup, tom yam (a hot-and-sour Thai soup),…
Siem Reap
Arguably the best of Siem Reap's numerous Indian restaurants, Dakshin's serves up a delicious butter chicken alongside the highlights of northern and…
Phnom Penh
A Phnom Penh institution. No, happy doesn’t mean it comes with free toppings, it means pizza à la ganja. The nonmarijuana pizzas are also pretty good, but…
The Southern Islands
Run by long-time Cambodia expat Emma, this vegan-friendly little bakery behind the beach serves Aussie cafe fare like avocado on toast and flat whites…
Siem Reap
The name pays homage to Cambodia’s national dish, amok (baked fish), and this is indeed a fine place to try steamed fish curry in banana leaf or, better…
Koh Rong
Occupying a lovely patch of Long Set Beach, this is a great place to relax and watch the waves lap the shore while enjoying splendid Thai food at rock…
Siem Reap
Spice up your life with Mexican food and margaritas at this long-running place, strategically situated opposite Psar Chaa for great people-watching. It…
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…
Phnom Penh
This cafe-cum-restaurant-cum-bar is a bite-sized slice of sophistication next to the chaos of the Russian Market. Come in the morning for fair-trade…
Kampot
Nestled amid fellow hole-in-the wall spots in an alley off St 274, Pupe Thai brings Bangkok-quality street fare to Kampot. The Thai proprietor speaks good…
Angkor Wat
Chez Sophea offers barbecued meats and fish, accompanied by a cracking homemade salad, but prices are high compared with the neighbours. It is an…
Siem Reap
The profits from this cafe and secondhand bookshop go towards supporting NGOs working in Siem Reap Province, as well as a forward-thinking profit share…
Phnom Penh
This place's picture-board menu may not look too appealing from the street, but venture inside for a stylish and authentic dining experience. Dishes…
Phnom Penh
Set in a gracefully restored old French villa, this place's affordable menu features wafer-thin ban xeo (Vietnamese savoury pancakes) and an array of…
Siem Reap
This French-run burger joint really is gourmand, thanks to homemade buns and a list of patties that includes beef, pork, duck, chicken, fish and…
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…
Phnom Penh
The owner of this low-key restaurant sells premium imported oysters wholesale to top-end hotels and, luckily for us, offers them here to drop-in diners at…
Northwestern Cambodia
If you're in the mood for comfort food, this bamboo-walled place is a real gem. The big menu of pizzas and burgers is a winner, including some Tex-Mex…
Phnom Penh
One of the only cafes in town to roast and grind its own coffee, with responsibly sourced blends that are a fusion of Cambodian, Lao and Thai coffee beans…
Siem Reap
Crocodile, snake, ostrich and kangaroo meat add an exotic twist to the traditional phnom pleung (hill of fire) grills. Cambodian BBQ has spawned half a…
Battambang
Sample some delicious savoury French crêpes at this hole-in-the-wall eatery. These are Breton-style buckwheat flour pancakes and are gluten free and…
Siem Reap
Hidden away but worth the search, this traditional Khmer restaurant is set in the backstreets of Wat Preah Inkosei. The menu includes regional…
Phnom Penh
The amiable French owner of this intimate royal blue eatery prepares fusion food inspired by far-off lands such as Tunisia, Madagascar and Tahiti. You won…
Siem Reap
A big, bright and boisterous sushi parlour. Navigate through the SUVs parked outside, waddle up to the fish-shaped sushi bar and order the likes of spicy…
Phnom Penh
One of the grandest old French houses in the city is home to this stylish bistro and bar. The menu takes diners on a global tour and includes some…
Siem Reap
A reliable Thai restaurant in Siem Reap, this is where some Thai expats head when they need a spicy fix. The Thai owners whip up authentic recipes on the…
Phnom Penh
A cool and contemporary superfoods cafe, this is the place to check the pulse(s) of the vegetarian dining scene in the capital. Come for raw smoothies,…
Battambang
This Battambang outpost of a popular Phnom Penh Indian restaurant opened after some curry-craving expats ordered takeaway all the way from the capital …
