Must-see restaurants in The Southern Islands

  • May's Kitchen

    The Southern Islands

    A great local restaurant in the Mean Chey Guesthouse complex. May shops at the market each morning and bases her Khmer and Thai dishes on what's available…

  • Doung Jai Restaurant

    The Southern Islands

    Right on the pier, this is the best place to eat in the village both for the food and the breezy ambience. English is a challenge so you'll have to be…

  • Coco Hut

    Koh Rong

    The kitchen at this ordinary-looking beach bar surprises with some of the best Khmer food in the islands. The amok (baked fish) is spicy and delicious,…

  • Eat Pray Love

    Koh Rong

    The pier in Sok San village is a most unlikely place to encounter authentic Italian food, not to mention good wine and real Italian grappa. It strives to…

  • Rising Sun

    Koh Rong

    Occupying a central position on Koh Tuch Beach, Rising Sun attracts herbivores by serving vegan and vegetarian meals with a Middle Eastern flair, such as…

  • Sigi N' Thai Food

    Koh Rong

    Pick up the unmistakable scent of Thai spices and follow your nose down an alley to this outdoor spot where authentic curries, tom yum and stir-fry are…

  • 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…

  • Seapony Cafe

    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…

  • White Pearl Beach

    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…

  • Shanti Shanti

    Koh Rong

    This tiny Indian-run cafe up the hill from town is big on home-spun flavours from the motherland, with Indian burritos being the speciality. More than…

  • Da Matti

    Koh Rong

    Italian food and reggae music prove to be a winning combination at Da Matti on Koh Tuch's southernmost pier. Come early for cocktails and music and stay…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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