Restaurants & Bars

Siem Reap is only a small town but, because of the Ancient City of Angkor, it attracts over one million visitors every year. As Siem Reap receives more visitors, then the need for restaurants and bars increases, which many developers have recognised. New restaurants are opening up everywhere providing food from every corner of the world with Khmer, French, Chinese, Italian, Thai, and Indian restaurants being the most popular. There are no well known fast food restaurants like McDonalds, Burger King and KFC in Siem Reap or anywhere else in Cambodia, but you will find other types of fast food outlets serving burgers, hot dogs and French fries in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

Places to eat for under US$5

In Siem Reap you can eat for less than US$1 at one of the street vendors at the side of the road, which is quite popular with backpackers and budget travellers. If you spend a just a bit more, from US$2 to US$3, then you can eat in one of the many Khmer restaurants which serve some tasty food. If you want to eat Western food or other Asian foods, then expect to pay at least US$3 in most restaurants. French, Thai, Indian, Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Burmese, Malaysian, fish and BBQ restaurants are all available in this price range.

Jasmine Lodge Centrally located in Siem Reap, Jasmine lodge is a popular place to meet amongst travellers offering delicious Khmer-style food. It is a good place to relax with a beer at the end of the day and play a 'free' game of pool. Tel: 012 784 980 / 012 530 843 / 063 760 697 Opening times: Not available Website: www.jasminelodge.com

Places to eat from US$5 to US$10

Most restaurants in Seim Reap catering towards tourists are in the US$5 to US$10 price range. A lot of restaurants in this range serve good food, in fact even great food in some places. When eating in this price range you will be eating well and you can find some very nice restaurants like this, especially around the Old Market, Sivatha Boulevard and Wat Bo Village areas.

	Angkoriana Newly renovated, our Museum Restaurant serves authentic Khmer dishes in style. Built to cater to a capacity crowd of 140 guests at any one sitting, the ambience is perfect for a good meal whether it be lunch or dinner. If you so prefer, we have an air-conditioned VIP section to meet your comfort. Tel: 063 760 274 Opening times: Not available Website: www.angkorianahotel.com
	Bopha Angkor Set in an amazing tropical garden, where you can have a drink on the terrace on the bank of the Siem Reap River, the restaurant offers variety of traditional Khmer cusine. Tel: 063 964 928 Opening times: Daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner Website: www.bopha-angkor.com
	Viroth's Restaurant Authentic Khmer cuisine, and an amazing ambience, serving soups, salads, main dishes and desserts, as well as sandwiches and snacks. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Tel: Not available Opening times: Not available Website: www.viroth-hotel.com

Places to eat from US$10 to US$20

There are many very good restaurants in Siem Reap in this price range, with some of them serving some really tasty and delicious food. Many places to eat in this price range have good selections of great wine with some having their own wine cellars. You can eat at most French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Western or steak restaurants from US$10 to US$20 and even some of the nicer hotels have great restaurants serving food in this price range as well. Buffet restaurants that have Apsara Dancing are normally around US$12 per person, but of course the Apsara dance show is included in this price. Some of these buffets have some really tasty food and are definitely worth at least one visit when you are visiting Cambodia.

Shinta Mani Restaurant Our restaurant offers elegant indoor dining and casual yet upscale terrace dining while offering both Khmer and Western style cuisine. The menu is contemporary take on Asian and International styles utilizing local organic ingredients with quality imported products. Tel: 063 761 998 Opening times: Not available Website: www.shintamani.com

Places to eat for over US$20

Restaurants in this price range are generally excellent and many of the luxury hotels have really fancy restaurants with fine cuisine, excellent wines and an attentive service. If you want to eat in one of these fine restaurants then you can, because you do not have to stay in these hotels to be able to eat in their restaurants, although we would advise you to make a reservation in advance. Most of these luxury hotels will also have a great bar where you can a few drinks before and after your meal.

	La Residence D'Angkor Stylishly decorated but supremely relaxed, The Dining Room serves both international and Khmer cuisine in a serene, traditional atmosphere. Our globally acclaimed team of Chefs feature Executive Chef Pascal Schmit who offers international dishes with French flair and flavour, and Mee Sarmorn who prepares traditional Khmer cuisine with a contemporary twist. Tel: 063 963 390 Opening times: 6:00am-10:00am (Breakfast), 12:00pm-2:30pm (Lunch), 6:30pm-10:00pm (Dinner) Website: www.residencedangkor.com
	Le Bistrot De Siem Reap A cosy restaurant presenting modern French gastronomy, complemented by the finest wines. The option to dine indoors or outdoors amidst the romantic atmosphere of the Royal Park awaits you in this characteristic signature restaurant. Experience the creative Degustation Menu which offers a gastronomic 7-course fanfare of French excellence! Tel: 063 760 428 Opening times: 6:30pm-10:30pm Website: www.victoriahotels-asia.com
	Meric Dining at Meric offers the best of both worlds. Choose from international dishes or a seasonally-inspired Khmer menu showcasing the distinctive harvests of local farmers and untamed surrounds. Named after the world-class Cambodian pepper grown in the famed Kampot region, diners at Meric will enjoy a truly unique experience. Tel: 063 966 000 Opening times: 6:30am-10:30am (Breakfast), 12:00pm-2:30pm (Lunch), 6:30pm-10:30pm (Dinner) Website: www.hoteldelapaixangkor.com/meric.php

Bars and Clubs

Siem Reap also has quite a number of bars and pubs now and the main nightlife is located in and around Pub Street (Bar Street). A good night out does not need to cost a fortune, as the price of drinks are not that expensive in Siem Reap especially during happy hours. If you are looking to go night clubbing, then there are number of night clubs that are worth going to if you fancy a dance or a late drink. A lot of the night clubs play western music and also a lot of Thai music.

You could also try one of the great bars that many of the luxury hotels have and you do not have to stay in the hotels to visit them.

Other popular restaurants and bars in Siem Reap

Restaurants

• Abacus Restaurant – French and Cambodian cuisine
• Alliance Cafe – French and Eurasian cuisine
• Amazon Angkor Restaurant – buffet style dinner with Apsara dancing
• Angkor Mondial Restaurant – buffet style dinner with Apsara dancing
• Angkor Night Market Restaurants – serving different Asian cuisine
• Angkor Palm Restaurant – Khmer cuisine with cookery classes
• Angkor Power Restaurant – serving Khmer cuisine in beer garden
• Aqua Sydney Pool and Restaurant/Bar – BBQ and Western cuisine
• Banteay Srei Restaurant – Khmer cuisine
• Barrio Restaurant – French cuisine
• Blue Pumpkin Cafe – serving salads, pastas, breads, cakes and lots more
• Butterflies Garden and Restaurant – Tropical garden with Western cuisine
• Cafe Indochine Restaurant – Royal Cambodian Cuisine with fine wines from their wine cellar
• Chao Pra Ya Restaurant – steaks and Asian cuisine
• Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant – Thai cuisine
• Curry Walla Restaurant – Indian cuisine
• Dead Fish tower Restaurant – Asian and Western cuisine and steaks
• Ecstatic Pizza Restaurant – Italian cuisine
• FCC Angkor Restaurant – Western and Asian cuisine
• Funky Munky Restaurant – British Pub with British and American cuisine
• Happy Angkor Pizza Restaurant – Italian cuisine
• Ivy Bar Restaurant – Asian and Western cuisine
• Kama Sutra Restaurant – Indian cuisine
• Kobe Restaurant – Japanese cuisine
• Koulen 11 Restaurant – buffet style meal with Apsara dancing
• Little India Restaurant – Indian Cuisine
• Madam Butterfly Restaurant – Khmer Cuisine
• Maharajah Restaurant – Indian Cuisine
• Molly Malones Restaurant – Irish Pub with Western and Asian cuisine
• Oasi Italiana Restaurant – Italian cuisine
• Red Piano Restaurant – Asian and Western cuisine
• Singing Tree Cafe – Western and Asian cuisine
• Soup Dragon Restaurant – Khmer and Vietnamese cuisine
• Tell Restaurant – German and Asian cuisine
• Viva! Restaurant – Mexican cuisine
• Wood House Restaurant – Chinese cuisine

Bars

• Angkor What? Bar – Pub Street near Old Market
• Banana Leaf Bar – Pub Street near Old Market
• Funky Buddha Bar – Pub Street
• Funky Munky Bar – Pokombar Avenue
• Ivy Bar – Old Market
• Laundry Bar – Old Market
• Linga Bar – Cocktail Bar, Gay Owned
• Martini Bar – night club near Old Market
• Molly Malones Bar – Irish Pub on Pub Street
• Red Piano Bar – Pub Street
• Temple Bar Club – Pub Street
• Tiger Bar Club – Off airport road
• The Warehouse Bar – Old Market
• Why Not? Bar – Sivatha Boulevard
• Zone One – night club