Must-see restaurants in Cambodia

  • Top Choice
    Mlub Putrea

    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…

  • Palais de la Poste

    Located in one of the city’s grandest buildings, the former Banque Indochine, Palais de la Poste features old vault doors en route to the refined dining…

  • Khmer Roots Cafe

    Owner Soklim's team will help you cook your own Cambodian meal at this small, family-run cafe out on Lake Tomnop Tek Krolar (aka 'Secret Lake'), near La…

  • Jomno Street Food

    Earning rave reviews for its original flavour combinations, Jomno promotes its signature platters (from US$7.50) offering a bite-size taste of a range of…

  • Sister Srey Cafe

    Sister Srey, a funky and fun cafe on the riverfront near Psar Chaa, offers an ambitious breakfast menu, including eggs bene-delicious, which is perfect…

  • Armando's Food in Progress

    Ah, the joys of skilled Italian chefs washing up in provincial Cambodia to prepare gourmet Neapolitan pizzas and Italian forest-mushroom risotto,…

  • Le Broken Plate

    Canadian-Cambodian chef Narith Plong delivers a Khmer twist to the Japanese sushi and sashimi experience. Sourcing only the freshest seasonal ingredients,…

  • Cafe Eden

    This American-run social enterprise offers a relaxed space for a hearty breakfast or an afternoon coffee. The compact lunch-and-dinner menu is Asian…

  • Le Saint Georges

    Le Saint Georges specialises in the cuisine of southwest France, featuring a number of dishes that don't often turn up on other menus around town,…

  • Little Red Fox

    This foxy little cafe is incredibly popular with long-term residents in Siem Reap, who swear that the regionally sourced Feel Good coffee is the best in…

  • Terrazza

    Plenty of places in Cambodia attempt Italian cuisine, but prim and proper Terrazza nails it, offering a fantastic Italian wine list, bulging antipasto…

  • Vibe Cafe

    This vegan spot serves up raw organically sourced superfood bowls and cleansing juices such as the cashew, date, Himalayan salt, vanilla bean and…

  • Road 60 Night Market

    For a slice of local life, head to the Road 60 Night Market located on the side of the road near the main Angkor ticket checkpoint. Stallholders set up…

  • Pot & Pan Restaurant

    One of the best-value Khmer restaurants in the downtown area, Pot & Pan specialises in well-presented, authentic dishes at affordable prices. The menu…

  • Metro Hassakan

    Metro is one of the hottest spots on the riverfront strip thanks to its striking design and an adventurous menu. Small plates are for sampling and include…

  • Tertúlia

    Tertúlia offers nothing less than a beautiful Portuguese dining experience, complete with a wine bar. Steaks and locally sourced seafood are slow cooked…

  • Sugar Palm

    Set in an attractive French villa, the Sugar Palm is the place to sample traditional flavours infused with herbs and spices, including delicious char…

  • Rice Thai

    Arguably the best Thai restaurant in Siem Reap, this little eatery specialises in succulent duck dishes, but has a whole range of vegetarian options…

  • Elia Greek Kitchen

    This little taverna near Psar Chaa looks like it comes straight out of the Med, and the food tastes pretty authentic too. Choose from all the Greek…

  • Cafe .9

    This Australian-run cafe is generating a real reputation among expats in Siem Reap thanks to a great range of cafe-bistro comfort food like homemade…