About the World

Battambang


Travellers love this cosy spot for its relaxed ambience and tasty vegetarian options, including the recommended Spanish omelette and tofu burger. Those who sit indoors, where art and photography festoon the walls, do so barefoot and perched atop floor pillows. The home-brewed jackfruit rice wine (US$1) is deliciously potent.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Battambang attractions

1. Tep Kao Sol Gallery

0.06 MILES

This is the gallery space of local artist Loeum Lorn, who's known for creating works out of melting coloured ice and then photographing them. It's open…

2. Sangker Gallery

0.07 MILES

This little, two-storey art space runs regular exhibitions by local artists and also promotes a city art tour from 2pm to 6pm. Cost depends on the number…

3. Psar Nath

0.16 MILES

Battambang's central market is a notable piece of art deco modernist architecture.

4. Train Station

0.25 MILES

Here at Battambang's disused train station, it is always 8.02 according to the stopped clock. Just along the tracks to the south, you can explore a…

5. Wat Kandal

0.25 MILES

On Battambang's east bank, Wat Kandal features interesting vihear (temple) paintings and wooden decorative carvings.

6. French-Era Train Repair Sheds

0.29 MILES

In the area around the old train station and along the tracks just south of there, you can explore a treasure trove of crumbling, French-era repair sheds,…

7. Wat Phiphétaram

0.31 MILES

Dating from 1888, Wat Phiphétaram shows definite Thai influence in the style of its decorative architecture.

8. Battambang Museum

0.35 MILES

This petite provincial museum has been given a full makeover thanks to the generous support of Friends of Khmer Culture (FOKC; www.khmerculture.net) and…