Siem Reap is Cambodia's cultural heart and gateway to the magnificent Angkor temple complex, one of the world's greatest archaeological wonders. The city blends ancient Khmer heritage with a vibrant modern tourism scene, offering travelers world-class temples, lush countryside, and warm Cambodian hospitality.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Cuisine Wat Damnak
Widely considered the finest restaurant in Cambodia, Cuisine Wat Damnak is the passion project of French chef Joannès Rivière and his Cambodian wife. The restaurant offers a 5-course set menu that changes weekly, based entirely on local seasonal ingredients sourced from Cambodian farmers and foragers. The inventive dishes reinterpret traditional Khmer flavors with refined French technique. Reservations essential weeks in advance.
Wat Damnak area, Siem Reap
Malis Restaurant
Malis (meaning 'jasmine flower') is one of Cambodia's most celebrated restaurants, dedicated to preserving and elevating traditional Khmer cuisine. Chef Luu Meng, one of Cambodia's most respected chefs, oversees a menu that showcases classic Cambodian dishes prepared with the finest ingredients. Set in an elegant open-air pavilion with a beautiful tropical garden, Malis offers both a la carte and tasting menus. A must for experiencing the depth of authentic Khmer gastronomy.
Pokambor Ave (near Royal Residence), Siem Reap
Mahob Khmer Cuisine
Mahob (the Khmer word for 'food') is a highly regarded restaurant serving authentic traditional Khmer cuisine in an elegant setting. The menu focuses on dishes that have been part of Cambodian culture for generations, presented beautifully. Signature dishes include fish amok (Cambodia's national dish), loc lac beef, and Khmer red curry. The warmly decorated interior and attentive service create an excellent dining experience.
Hap Guan Street, Siem Reap
Haven Restaurant
Haven is a beloved social enterprise restaurant that trains vulnerable youth in hospitality skills. The food is excellent - a creative menu of Khmer dishes alongside Western comfort food - but the real draw is the warm hospitality of the graduates who work as servers and chefs. The restaurant consistently wins awards both for its food and its social impact. Dining here is both delicious and meaningful.
Near Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
The Sugar Palm
The Sugar Palm is a Siem Reap institution run by Chef Kethana Dunnet, who trained as a chef after fleeing the Khmer Rouge as a refugee. The menu celebrates traditional Khmer home cooking with dishes like lemongrass beef skewers, banana blossom salad, and fish amok. Housed in a beautiful traditional wooden building on two floors, it offers one of the most authentic and memorable dining experiences in town.
Taphul Road, Siem Reap
Viroth's Restaurant
Viroth's Restaurant, attached to the award-winning Viroth's Hotel, is one of Siem Reap's most acclaimed dining establishments. The menu balances contemporary Khmer cuisine with international influences, and the presentations are beautiful. The outdoor poolside setting in a gorgeous garden makes it one of the most romantic dining spots in the city. The Khmer tasting menu is highly recommended.
Wat Bo Village, Siem Reap
Chanrey Tree
Chanrey Tree is a beautiful restaurant in a restored French colonial villa offering refined Khmer cuisine in an atmospheric setting. The menu draws on ancient royal Khmer cooking traditions and features beautifully presented dishes like amok, kroeung-marinated meats, and rare Khmer soups. The setting - candlelit garden, carved wooden interiors - adds to the sense of occasion.
Airport Road, Siem Reap
Marum Restaurant
Marum is another excellent social enterprise restaurant run by Tree Alliance, the same NGO behind Haven. Beautifully set in a traditional wooden house with a spacious garden, the menu blends Khmer and Western dishes. The training program helps disadvantaged young Cambodians enter the hospitality industry. Consistently excellent food and service, and dining here supports a great cause.
Taphul Road, Siem Reap
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
French
Abacus Restaurant
Abacus is an intimate fine dining restaurant in a renovated colonial villa, run by a French-Cambodian team. The menu features French-inspired cuisine with Cambodian ingredients, executed to a high standard. The daily-changing blackboard menu ensures fresh, seasonal dishes. The wine list is one of the best in Siem Reap. Perfect for a special dinner in a romantic garden setting.
Road 60, Siem Reap
Pomme D'Amour
Pomme D'Amour is a classic French restaurant that has been serving authentic French cuisine to Siem Reap for many years. Run by a French chef, the menu features all the classics - escargot, steak frites, bouillabaisse, and crème brûlée - executed with care and skill. The intimate setting with white tablecloths and candlelight creates a romantic atmosphere that transports diners to Paris.
Sivatha Blvd area, Siem Reap
L'Annexe French Bistro
L'Annexe is a cheerful French bistro serving homestyle French cuisine at surprisingly affordable prices. The classic bistro menu features steak frites, quiches, crêpes, French onion soup, and a rotating plat du jour. The zinc bar, checked tablecloths, and French music create an authentic Parisian atmosphere far from Paris. Good wine list with French bottles.
Phsar Chas area, Siem Reap
Le Jardin des Delices
Le Jardin des Délices is a charming Franco-Cambodian restaurant set in a lovely garden with beautiful tropical plants. The menu blends French culinary technique with Cambodian ingredients, resulting in elegant dishes like Khmer lobster bisque, amok crêpes, and pan-seared fish with kampot pepper sauce. The garden setting and intimate atmosphere make it ideal for a romantic dinner.
Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Bayon Pastry School Restaurant
The Bayon Pastry School is a social enterprise that trains disadvantaged youth in French pastry-making techniques. The public-facing cafe sells fresh croissants, baguettes, tarts, and pastries made by the students, alongside coffee. The bakery goods are among the best in Siem Reap. A wonderful place for breakfast or an afternoon pastry break.
Wat Polanka area, Siem Reap
International
The Shop
The Shop is a beloved cafe and deli that has been a Siem Reap institution for over a decade. The menu features excellent sandwiches, salads, cakes, and Western breakfast all day, plus good coffee. The cozy interior, filled with cookbooks and magazines, and the delicious house-made breads make it perfect for a relaxed morning or afternoon break. Popular with expats and long-term visitors.
Old Market area, Siem Reap
Tigre de Papier
Tigre de Papier is a popular and eclectic restaurant and bar on Pub Street offering a wide-ranging international menu covering Italian pasta, Mexican tacos, Indian curries, and Khmer dishes under one roof. The large two-storey space has a lively atmosphere perfect for groups. The cocktails are strong and the pizzas are widely regarded as among the best in Siem Reap.
Pub Street, Siem Reap
Genevieve's Restaurant
Genevieve's is a sophisticated garden restaurant near the Raffles Hotel serving a thoughtful menu of Khmer and Western dishes. The beautiful outdoor garden setting with fairy lights, the excellent cocktail bar, and the consistently good food make it a dependable favourite for a nicer evening out without paying fine dining prices.
Charles de Gaulle Ave, Siem Reap
The Warehouse
The Warehouse is a popular gastropub-style bar and restaurant near Pub Street serving wood-fired pizzas, burgers, wings, and classic Western bar food alongside a great selection of beers and cocktails. The industrial-chic interior, sports on TV, and lively atmosphere make it a firm favourite with expats and travelers who want a taste of home.
The Alley, Siem Reap
Barcode Restaurant & Bar
Barcode is a popular bar and restaurant known for its extensive burger menu, craft cocktails, and sports viewing. The large outdoor terrace and two-storey space accommodate big groups easily, and the kitchen serves well into the night. Good option after a day of temple touring when you want something substantial and familiar.
Pub Street area, Siem Reap
Khmer
Embassy Angkor Restaurant
Embassy Angkor is a reliable mid-range restaurant near the temples offering a large menu of Khmer favourites and Western dishes. The restaurant is particularly popular for its Khmer BBQ evenings where diners grill meats, seafood, and vegetables at the table over charcoal. Good value set menus are available for lunch.
Airport Road, Siem Reap
Amok Restaurant
Amok Restaurant is a casual, no-frills restaurant named after Cambodia's national dish - fish amok - a delicate steamed fish curry in coconut milk, served in a banana leaf. The restaurant does the dish exceptionally well and offers a full menu of Cambodian classics at honest prices. A perfect introduction to Khmer food for first-time visitors.
Pub Street area, Siem Reap
Khmer Kitchen Restaurant
Khmer Kitchen is one of Siem Reap's most consistent and popular casual restaurants, serving hearty Cambodian classics at excellent prices. The amok, lok lak, and Khmer curry are reliable crowd-pleasers, and the service is friendly and efficient. The restaurant gets very busy at peak times, reflecting its popularity with both tourists and locals.
The Alley (near Pub Street), Siem Reap
Haven Cooking School
Run by the Haven Restaurant NGO, the Haven Cooking School offers hands-on Khmer cooking classes in a purpose-built kitchen. Participants market-shop in the morning, then cook and eat a full Khmer meal including amok, lok lak, and Khmer desserts. All proceeds support the training programme for vulnerable Cambodian youth. A deeply meaningful and delicious experience.
Near Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
Cooks in Tuk Tuks
Cooks in Tuk Tuks offers a unique culinary experience: guests ride in a tuk-tuk to a local market, select fresh ingredients with the chef, then cook a Cambodian meal in a homestyle kitchen. The experience is intimate (small groups only), informal, and genuinely fun. The resulting meal - eaten together with the host family - is one of the most memorable meals you will have in Cambodia.
Various locations, Siem Reap
Fusion
Nest Cambodia
Nest is a stylish restaurant and bar known for creative Khmer-inspired cocktails and a menu that blends traditional Cambodian flavours with modern culinary techniques. The stunning open-air bamboo pavilion design and lush greenery create one of the most visually impressive dining spaces in Siem Reap. The tasting menu is particularly popular.
Sok San Road, Siem Reap
Jungle Kitchen
Jungle Kitchen is a fun and lively restaurant serving a menu of Khmer street food dishes alongside creative fusion plates. The open-air jungle-themed decor, festive atmosphere, and affordable prices have made it hugely popular with backpackers and budget travelers. The fish amok, mango salad, and Khmer curries are all excellent value.
The Alley (near Pub Street), Siem Reap
Indian
Hunkaar Indian Restaurant
Hunkaar is the best Indian restaurant in Siem Reap, serving authentic North Indian cuisine including rich curries, tandoori dishes, fresh naan breads, and excellent biryani. The friendly Indian owner ensures the spice levels are authentic and the ingredients are fresh. A reliable option when temple food fatigue strikes and you need something hearty and flavorful.
Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap
Kama Sutra Indian & International
Kama Sutra is a popular restaurant and bar on Pub Street serving a broad menu of Indian, Cambodian, and Western dishes in a lively, colourful setting. The rooftop terrace offers views over the Pub Street action. Good for groups with diverse tastes who want a wide range of options for every kind of traveller. The cocktail and lassi selections are both excellent.
Pub Street, Siem Reap
Street Food
Pub Street Night Food Stalls
The food stalls along Pub Street and The Alley come alive after dark with a wide variety of local and international street food. Skewers of chicken, pork, and seafood sizzle on charcoal grills while vendors sell spring rolls, fried rice, noodle soup, and freshly made fruit shakes. The iconic $0.50 draught Angkor beer is available at nearly every stall. A essential Siem Reap experience.
Pub Street, Siem Reap
Angkor Night Market Food Stalls
The food area of the Angkor Night Market offers an excellent selection of Cambodian and Southeast Asian street food in a festive open-air setting. Grilled corn, Khmer noodles, fresh spring rolls, fried insects (for the adventurous), fruit shakes, and BBQ seafood are all available. The setting under decorative lights is more pleasant than Pub Street for a quieter evening meal.
Angkor Night Market, Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap
American
Hard Rock Cafe Siem Reap
Hard Rock Cafe Siem Reap is a reliable outpost of the global chain, serving American burgers, ribs, and cocktails in a rock-themed environment near Pub Street. While not the most authentic Cambodian experience, it offers consistent quality and a familiar menu for travelers who need a taste of home. The cocktails are strong and the burgers are good.
Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap
Austrian
Wunderbar
Wunderbar is a quirky Austrian-run bar and restaurant that has developed a cult following among Siem Reap regulars. The menu features Austrian schnitzel and sausages alongside Cambodian favourites, and the bar has one of the best selections of European beers in the city. The eclectic decor, live music on weekends, and genuinely warm hospitality make it a favourite hangout.
Sok San Road, Siem Reap
Cambodian Street Food
Spicy Green Mango
A popular roadside stall that has grown into a small restaurant, Spicy Green Mango is famous for its tangy green mango salad with dried shrimp, chili, and fish sauce - a quintessential Cambodian snack. They also serve excellent papaya salad, grilled meats, and sticky rice with mango for dessert. The outdoor seating and casual vibe make it a fun local experience.
Near Old Market, Siem Reap
Cocktail Bar
Miss Wong Cocktail Bar
Miss Wong is Siem Reap's most sophisticated cocktail bar, styled after a 1930s Shanghai speakeasy with dark wood, Chinese lanterns, and plush seating. The creative cocktail menu draws on Asian flavors - think lychee martinis, jasmine-infused gin, and tamarind daiquiris. Light bites including dim sum are available. A mandatory stop for cocktail enthusiasts.
The Lane, Siem Reap
Italian
Ratchna Pizza
Ratchna Pizza is a local Siem Reap institution serving excellent thin-crust pizzas at budget prices. Run by a friendly Cambodian family who trained in Italian pizza-making, the pies are genuinely good and the happily eclectic toppings - including local Cambodian ingredients - make for interesting combinations. A great option for a casual budget meal.
Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap
Khmer Local
Psar Leu Local Market Eateries
For the most authentic and budget-conscious dining experience in Siem Reap, head to Psar Leu (Upper Market), the main local market used by Siem Reap residents. The wet market's food section serves traditional Khmer breakfasts and lunches almost entirely in Khmer language, with minimal tourist pricing. Nom banh chok (Khmer noodles), bai sach chrouk, and congee are staples. Bring a sense of adventure.
National Road 6, Siem Reap
Khmer Street Food
Old Market Street Food
The streets surrounding Phsar Chas (Old Market) are lined with local eateries serving authentic Khmer breakfast and lunch dishes at local prices. Look for bai sach chrouk (grilled pork with rice), nom banh chok (Khmer rice noodles with fish curry sauce), and fresh coconut drinks. The morning hours are best when the market is most active and the food freshest.
Old Market, Siem Reap
Mediterranean
Casa Restaurant
Casa Restaurant is a popular Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and cooking school offering a menu of fresh salads, grilled meats, pasta, and shared mezze plates. The cooking classes run throughout the day and offer an engaging introduction to both Cambodian and Mediterranean cooking. The relaxed garden terrace is ideal for a long, lazy lunch.
Wat Bo area, Siem Reap
Pizza
Happy Special Pizza
Happy Special Pizza is a legendary Pub Street institution offering the famous 'happy pizza' (with optional extra special topping of local herbs). The menu covers standard pizzas, pasta, and Cambodian dishes. The place has a notoriously relaxed atmosphere and draws curious visitors from around the world. One of Siem Reap's more colorful dining experiences.
Pub Street, Siem Reap
Scandinavian
Soria Moria Restaurant
Soria Moria is a Norwegian-owned restaurant that has been a Siem Reap institution for over 15 years. Famous for its Norwegian waffles, excellent coffee, and a wide menu of Scandinavian and international dishes, it is particularly popular for breakfast and brunch. The cozy wooden interior and friendly atmosphere keep regulars coming back.
Wat Bo area, Siem Reap
Vegan
Vibe Cafe
Vibe Cafe is Siem Reap's best health food cafe, offering a menu of plant-based, raw, and superfood-focused dishes. The smoothie bowls, raw cakes, vegan burgers, and fresh-pressed juices are made from high-quality local ingredients. Popular with health-conscious travelers and vegans who struggle to find options elsewhere in Cambodia. The relaxed atmosphere makes it a great work cafe too.
The Alley, Siem Reap
Vegetarian
Singing Trees Cafe
Singing Trees Cafe is a charming vegetarian-friendly cafe run by a local NGO supporting children's education. The simple menu of fresh juices, smoothies, sandwiches, and light Khmer dishes is prepared with care. The peaceful garden setting under mango trees makes it a wonderful spot to relax between sightseeing. All profits support the cafe's charitable education mission.
Sala Kamreuk area, Siem Reap
Vietnamese
Lien Hoa Vietnamese Restaurant
Lien Hoa is a no-frills Vietnamese restaurant near the Old Market that serves excellent pho, banh mi, and fresh spring rolls at very affordable prices. Run by a Vietnamese family, the food is authentic and comforting. The pho broth is simmered for hours and the fresh spring rolls are made to order. A local institution for a quick, satisfying meal.
Old Market area, Siem Reap
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Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |