Must-see restaurants in South Coast

  • Mike's Burger House

    Sihanoukville

    Sihanoukville's blink-and-you'll miss it edition of this legendary Phnom Penh burger barn is still going, firing up the South Coast's best patties along…

  • Ecran Noodles

    Kampot

    This riverfront hole-in-the-wall specialises in hand-pulled noodles and dumplings, including shrimp and seafood varieties, plus Peking duck. It's cheap…

  • Thmorda Crab House

    Koh Kong City

    Enjoy crab, steamed fish or even fried chicken in rickety stilted structures over the river. Dishes feed two to three. It's on the opposite bank of the…

  • Yasmin

    Sihanoukville

    This is where pretty much everybody gathers before catching their ferry at Serendipity Pier. Good luck getting a table in high season, but if you do you…

  • Wild Life Café

    Koh Kong City

    Formerly called Seta's Ice Cream and still known for its desserts, this riverfront place also features meat-and-potatoes continental fare, pizza and…

  • Jolly Pieroger

    Koh Rong

    The proprietors, natives of Krakow, are indeed jolly at this cleverly named dumpling shack on Koh Tuch's middle pier. Nothing fancy here, just five…

  • Gelato Italiano

    Sihanoukville

    Run by students from Don Bosco Hotel School, this cafe specialises in gelato (Italian-style ice cream) but offers so much more, including coffee, pizza…

  • Night Market

    Kampot

    The bustling night market next to the Durian Roundabout is full of cheap food stalls where you can chow down on simple noodle and rice dishes, grilled…

  • Mom's Kitchen

    Sihanoukville

    Plonk yourself down on a street-side seat here and dig into cheap rice and noodle dishes, plus Western breakfasts (English, farmer's etc) and mains. It is…

  • Food Carts

    Koh Kong City

    Riverfront food carts can fire up a seafood barbecue for US$5 to US$10, combining crab, shrimp, squid, clams and/or fish. They also serve fried rice,…

  • King Café Island

    The Southern Islands

    Opposite the Monorom Guesthouse a short walk north of the pier, this place slings the best coffee on the island and – as importantly – is about the only…

  • Psar Nat

    South Coast

    The food court here has a dozen stalls that are great for breakfast soup, num kong (delectably chewy Khmer doughnuts) and num kroch (fried dumplings…

  • Veronica's Kitchen

    Kampot

    This easygoing and super-friendly open-air restaurant is run by a local family and has a considered menu of classic Khmer and European dishes that manages…

  • Market

    The Southern Islands

    In the absence of restaurants in the village, the wet market has you covered, with several food stalls along the main walking strip serving fried rice,…

  • Chez Paou

    Sihanoukville

    Another Otres legend taken over wholesale by the Chinese. They kept the name, the menu and – most importantly – the chef, so you can still expect good…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Samudera Supermarket

    Sihanoukville

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

  • 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…

  • 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…