Must-see restaurants in Cambodia

  • Moon

    Koh Rong

    This unassuming local place serves up superb Khmer and Thai specialities with a heavy seafood bent, including stir-fried crab and steamed fish. The…

  • 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…

  • Super Duper

    Phnom Penh

    One of Phnom Penh's few 24-hour supermarkets, this could be handy if the midnight munchies strike. It has one of the best product ranges in town, as the…

  • Idli Dosa

    Phnom Penh

    Fans of Indian dosas will be pleased to discover this place does just what it says on the label – namely, a generous variety of savoury pancakes from the…

  • Vego Salad Bar

    Phnom Penh

    Vego attracts health nuts with its design-your-own salads and wraps. Choose your leaves, veggies, meat or dairy and condiments and you have a bespoke…

  • Mama Restaurant

    Phnom Penh

    This long-running backpacker cafe in the heart of the Psar O Russei area serves tasty, French-influenced Khmer food, such as beef stew and other meat…

  • Captain Chim's

    Kampot

    Some of Kampot’s best budget bites are found here. Best known for breakfast, Khmer faves such as loc lak (salad featuring marinated, stir-fried beef) will…

  • 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…

  • Restaurant Soksan

    Phnom Penh

    This local kerbside eatery, just a hop, skip and a jump away from Psar Thmei, is popular for lok lak (a traditional Cambodian beef dish), spicy fried…

  • Moloppor Cafe

    Siem Reap

    One of the cheapest deals in Siem Reap, Moloppor Cafe serves up Japanese, Asian and Italian dishes at almost giveaway prices for what is a real restaurant…

  • Burger Workshop

    Kep

    The patties here, prepared by a skilled French burger maestro, are terrific and come in beef, chicken and veggie varieties. Better yet, it doubles as a…

  • Khmer Angkor Restaurant

    Angkor Wat

    Opposite the one and only Angkor Wat, popular Khmer Angkor Restaurant has a greatest-hits menu of Khmer classics and Asian favourites and does a brisk…

  • 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…

  • Koh Lanta

    Koh Rong

    Named after the famous French version of Survivor, which for years was filmed on Koh Rong, this restaurant and bakery offers some of the best pizzas on…

  • Psar Kompong Thom

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Sit on a plastic chair at a neon-lit table outside Kompong Thom's main market and dig into chicken rice soup, chicken curry noodles and Khmer-style…

  • Angkor Reach Restaurant

    Angkor Wat

    This large tourist restaurant opposite the western causeway to Angkor Wat serves all the popular Khmer dishes plus a mix of Chinese, Thai and…

  • Psar Kompong Pranak

    Northwestern Cambodia

    The northern side of Psar Kompong Pranak is home to plenty of food stalls hawking Khmer-style baguettes, grilled chicken and simple rice and noodle dishes.

  • Psar Krom

    Northwestern Cambodia

    On the road to Kompong Chhnang's river port, Psar Krom is a sprawling market area with plenty of food stalls where you can get a cheap and filling meal.

  • Happy Pop Pizza

    Sihanoukville

    More than a pizza joint (pun intended), Happy Pop's Cambodian fare is the best in the Otres area. Big barbecue selection, sandwiches and steaks too.

  • Mirror Restaurant

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This modern diner offers traditional Cambodian phnom pleung ('hill of fire', or DIY barbecue) for 30,000r, plus sizzling barbecue chicken.

  • Kim Heng Restaurant

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Nothing fancy, just a small menu of Asian staples – including fried sour cabbage and sweet-and-sour pork – all served with mountains of rice.

  • Banteay Chhmar Restaurant

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Near the temple’s eastern entrance, this rustic restaurant is the only place to dine without pre-ordering. It serves really tasty Khmer food.

  • Riverside Night Market

    Battambang

    Locals in the mood for good-value Khmer food flock to about a dozen neon-lit eateries across the street from the Battambang Museum.

  • Prum Bayon Restaurant

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Though it lacks an English menu or signs, this immensely popular feeding station is where locals come for flavourful Khmer cooking.

  • Psar Leu

    Koh Kong City

    The best cheap-food stalls are in the southeast corner of Psar Leu; fruit stalls can be found near the southwest corner.

  • Heng Chamreun Bakery

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Part of a renowned chain, this glistening bakery sells good sandwiches, rice cakes and other snacks ideal for the road.

  • Samudera Supermarket

    Sihanoukville

    Samudera has rows of imported goods including surprises like Vegemite, Ritz crackers, European cheeses and wine.

  • Koh Pich Barbecues

    Phnom Penh

    Koh Pich (Diamond Island), east of the hulking Naga World Casino, has a cluster of well-reputed Khmer barbecues.

  • Swenson’s Ice Cream

    Siem Reap

    One of America’s favourites has become one of Siem Reap’s favourites. Located in the Angkor Trade Centre.

  • Thai Huot

    Siem Reap

    Easily the most modern supermarket in Siem Reap, with tons of French and other imported products.

  • Angkor Market

    Siem Reap

    The best all-round supermarket in town, this place has a steady supply of international treats.

  • Psar Leu

    Sihanoukville

    For Sihanoukville’s cheapest dining, head to the food stalls in and around Psar Leu; the vendors across the street, next to the Kampot taxis, are open 24…

  • New Night Market

    Battambang

    Battambang's new night market is across the road from Psar Nath market, along the riverfront. Here you'll find a variety of vendors serving up cheap…

  • Rusty Keyhole II

    Kampot

    This popular bar-restaurant combines British pub fare and Khmer home cooking. It's best known for ribs and the Sunday roast, and is also a popular spot to…

  • Night Market

    Battambang

    Battambang's original night market, at the northeast corner of Psar Nath market, dishes up barbecued chicken, fish and pork.

  • Lucky Market

    Siem Reap

    The biggest supermarket in town is part of a big shopping mall on Sivatha St.

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