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Bay Phsar
Surrounded by rice paddies, Bay Phsar is the casual poolside restaurant at the Zannier Resort in Siem Reap, Phum Baitang. The menu is international, but the signature Khmer dishes are the undisputed stars. It is open every day for lunch...
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Cuisine 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...
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Il 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...
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Le 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...
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Martini 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...
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Marum
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...
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Sala 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...
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Sister 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...
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Wild
Wild is a casual lunch or dinner option in Siem Reap where spring rolls and cocktails are the stars. It is a great option for a relaxed meal or pre-dinner snack and drink.
Siem Reap

There are no Michelin stars in Siem Reap (yet), but the city does have a contemporary, French-influenced food culture. Most visitors eat breakfast in their hotels, see the temples then return to the hotel for lunch. Consider breaking this pattern at one of the inspiring and delectable eateries run by the hospitality training institutes around town (the best are listed here) and make after-dark dining plans around town too.