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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$5In 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.
Places to eat from US$5 to US$10Most 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.
Places to eat from US$10 to US$20There 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.
Places to eat for over US$20Restaurants 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.
Bars and ClubsSiem 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.
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