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Read MoreCuisine Wat Damnak
After leaving his post at Meric restaurant, in the former Hotel de la Paix, French chef Johannes Rivière opened what quickly became this town’s top eatery. It's housed in an airy, two-story Khmer bungalow adjacent to a Buddhist wat on...
Read MoreIl Forno
When nothing but a sizzling pizza will appease your appetite, these authentic paper-thin pies come straight out of the imported Italian oven. Fresh salads and homemade pastas are served too at this casual eatery with good English speaking service in...
Read MoreKroya
Kroya, the Shinta Mani’s nouvelle Khmer eatery, features a dining room with a ceiling festooned with fantastical Angkor architectural renderings. Kroya, which means “food” in the Royal Khmer language, serves bountiful breakfasts including authentic French croissants and pain au chocolat,...
Read MoreLe Jardin des Délices
For a heartwarming lunch after a morning among the ancient stones, reserve a table in this courtyard café, where cooking and pastry students of the Paul du Brule School have prepared every dish. Sit on the tropical, flower-filled grounds of...
Read MoreMaison Polanka
An unmarked gate behind Wat Polanka slides open to reveal a profusion of tropical garden that shields two Khmer wooden houses on stilts, a lovely swimming pool and shaded terrace where some of the best Khmer food in Siem Reap...
Read MoreMartini Lounge
Happy hour in the upstairs river facing bar at La Residence d’Angkor is one of the most pleasant places to meet for cocktails in Siem Reap. As ceiling fans whir overhead, you can enjoy the river views and lovely colonial...
Read MoreMarum
At this romantic wooden house near Wat Polanka (read: away from the tourist congestion), the professional wait staff does double duty overseeing underprivileged local youth who gain work experience here. The exceptional dishes are served in small portions, so plan...
Read MoreMie Café
Enjoy Khmer food with a twist in this small restaurant located ten minutes by car north of the city. Owner and chef Pola Siv serves up regional dishes alongside western favorites in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether dining inside...
Read MoreMiss Wong
This old Shanghai–inspired lounge closed a gap between subdued hotel bars and Siem Reap’s backpacker club scene. The Kiwi owner trained his bartending staff who now possess an exhaustive knowledge of classic and creative cocktails. The menu includes dim sum,...
Read MoreSala Bai Hotel & Restaurant School
Khmer for ‘school of rice,’ Sala Bai annually trains approximately 100 disadvantaged Khmer youths from around the country for jobs in this burgeoning sector of the Cambodian economy. Sala Bai students are selected through a painstaking admissions process by four...
Read MoreSister Srey Café
Brunch has not made its mark on Siem Reap but that may change with this riverside café run by Australian sisters Cassie and Lauren Gravett. The two-story eatery takes full advantage of Lauren’s background as a Melbourne barista. Sip her...
Read MoreThe Glasshouse
For a quick bite, nip into the casual street facing café at the Park Hyatt Siem Reap called The Glasshouse, which has become a favorite spot for casual lunches, thanks to its generously stuffed sandwiches, Siem Reap’s best bagel and...
Read MoreThe Living Room
A stylish stand-out for cocktails in Siem Reap is the sexy black and pink-hued library at the Park Hyatt Siem Reap, where guests can sink into Deco velvet love seats and admire the stunning pink elephant textiles hand-loomed by Weaves...
