Must-see restaurants in Cambodia

  • Ktom Sre

    Temples of Angkor

    Ktom Sre is a simple Cambodian restaurant on the northwestern corner of Sra Srang, the former royal bathing pond. Food is eaten in bamboo picnic huts and…

  • D's

    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…

  • Mexicano Restaurant

    Phnom Penh

    One of the leaders in Phnom Penh's new wave of Mexican restaurants, Mexicano offers some delicious tacos, including pulled pork or succulent river fish…

  • Epic Arts Café

    Kampot

    A great place for breakfast, homemade cakes, infused tea and light lunches, this mellow cafe is staffed by young people who are deaf or have a disability…

  • Eleven One Kitchen

    Phnom Penh

    Eleven One Kitchen specialises in healthy Cambodian cuisine, using pesticide-free vegetables and no MSG in their flavoursome food. A standout dish is the…

  • Hive Siem Reap

    Siem Reap

    This place generates a real buzz among foreign residents in Siem Reap thanks to its creative coffees, jam-jar juices and healthy open sandwiches, such as…

  • Kinyei

    Battambang

    Besides having the best coffee in town (national barista champs have been crowned here), teensy-weensy Kinyei does surprisingly good Mexican food, vegie…

  • Devatas

    Cambodia

    From the team behind Sugar Palm in Siem Reap, Devatas is set in an idyllic country garden by a pretty lake and is the perfect place to unwind before or…

  • Garage Sandwich Bar

    Battambang

    So this is a curious combination of bike-repair shop and bakery, but it works thanks to freshly baked bread and some of the best-value sandwiches in…

  • Deli's Kep

    Kep

    This gourmet food store earns high praise for its coppa, lomo, saucisson and other imported meats, along with top-notch pepper (100g for US$5 to US$8),…

  • Blue Pumpkin

    Siem Reap

    This is the original branch of a popular homegrown chain. The menu includes light bites, great sandwiches, filling specials and divine shakes. The…

  • ARTillery

    Phnom Penh

    Healthy salads, sandwiches, shakes and snacks such as hummus and falafel are served in this creative space on an artsy alley off St 240, imaginatively…

  • Pages Cafe

    Siem Reap

    This hip little hideaway is no longer as hidden as it once was with popular Viroth's Hotel opposite. Exposed brickwork and designer decor make it a good…

  • Titanic

    The Southern Islands

    This place is immensely popular for all the right reasons – namely toes-in-the-sand dining on delicious, excellent-value seafood. The amok red curry is…

  • Jars of Clay

    Phnom Penh

    Much more than just a bakery, with authentic Khmer mains including their patented lok lak (a traditional Cambodian beef dish), plus thirst-quenching…

  • 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…

  • Jetzt Kampot

    Kampot

    Easily the best burgers in Kampot, with new toppings and flavour combinations being invented each week. 'The cricket', for example, comes with cream…

  • Pepe Bistro

    Phnom Penh

    This swanky French bistro oozes class with evocative paintings on royal blue walls, fresh flowers on curvaceous wooden tables and house-infused rums on a…

  • Taste Budz

    Phnom Penh

    This pint-sized outfit with the curious moniker is one of the best of Phnom Penh’s many Indian restaurants. The speciality is Kerala (South Indian)…

  • Gringo Loco

    Kampot

    Down-home Mexican food and stiff margaritas (US$3) are the hallmarks of this shopfront cafe, brought to you by a Canadian transplant from Koh Rong. Soft…

  • Madame Butterfly

    Siem Reap

    This traditional wooden house has been sumptuously decorated with fine silks and billowing drapes. The lovely atmosphere is sometimes dampened, however,…

  • 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…

  • Apsara Restaurant

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Up a grand staircase at Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel, this atmospheric, open-air restaurant offers striking views of surrounding greenery and the hotel…

  • The Shop

    Phnom Penh

    If you are craving the local deli back home, make for this haven, which has a changing selection of sandwiches and salads with healthy and creative…

  • Red Piano

    Siem Reap

    Strikingly set in a restored colonial-era gem, Red Piano has a big balcony for watching the action unfold below. The menu has a reliable selection of…

  • Paper Tiger

    Siem Reap

    One of the best all-rounders in Siem Reap, the popular Paper Tiger serves up authentic Khmer food, great Italian dishes and a selection of favourites from…

  • 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…

  • Svay Chek Organic Farm Shop

    Siem Reap

    Located out in Angkor Thom District, the Svay Chek Organic Farm produces delicious organic fruits and veggies, and it is now possible for everyone to…

  • Ramen & Gyoza Bar Masamune

    Phnom Penh

    At this hip Japanese ramen bar in the hipster Bassac Lane area of town, the ramen is lip-slurpingly good and comes in both dry and wet (soup) varieties…

  • Ngon

    Phnom Penh

    A Cambodian outpost of the popular Quan An Ngon in Saigon, this place brings street food to a sophisticated setting. The concept is simple: just wander…

  • Por Cuisine

    Siem Reap

    A stylish contemporary restaurant, Por Cuisine offers a wide selection of Asian and international dishes, including the best of Cambodian flavours. The…

  • Borey Sovann Restaurant

    Cambodia

    The inviting Borey Sovann Restaurant, located near the entrance to Kbal Spean, is a great place to wind down before or after an ascent to the River of a…

  • Eric Kayser

    Phnom Penh

    The flagship branch of this impressive French bakery chain in Phnom Penh, Eric Kayser offers designer breads, delectable pastries and a range of gourmet…

  • Dine in the Dark

    Siem Reap

    Set in a handsome Khmer villa on the edge of town, Dine in the Dark brings a uniquely sensory dining experience to Temple Town. Set in a grand old wooden…

  • Siem Reap Brewpub

    Siem Reap

    Designer dining meets designer brewing. Set in an open-plan villa, the menu is international fusion, including everything from light bites and tapas to…

  • Wood House

    Koh Kong City

    A French-Khmer couple have retired to this little corner of Cambodia to cook the town's best Euro-Asian fusion food in a charming mint-green-and-yellow…

  • Choco l'art Café

    Battambang

    Run with gusto by local painter Ke and his partner, Soline, this inviting gallery-cafe sees foreigners and locals alike gather to drink and eat Soline's…

  • Farm to Table

    Phnom Penh

    Aiming to promote organic farming methods in Cambodia, Farm to Table offers a healthy menu of all-day breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and shakes. It has a…

  • Chamkar

    Siem Reap

    The name translates as ‘farm’, and the ingredients must be coming from a pretty impressive organic vegetable supplier given the creative dishes on the…

  • Yi Sang Riverside

    Phnom Penh

    This is one of the few places in the city where you can dine right on the riverside – perfect for a relaxing sunset cocktail. The menu includes a mix of…

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