Tired of crawling through Angkor Wat’s ancient temple ruins in 32-degree Celsius heat with 99 percent humidity? Ok, I get it. We all need to pay at least one visit to this outstanding UNESCO World Heritage Site, but enough is enough. Let’s get something to eat now.
And please, not those Cambodian short stir-fry egg noodles from the street food stand again. I want something more exquisite, something with a twist and a dash of happiness! Here are my finds for you: 10 of the best restaurants in Siem Reap.
Tip #1: Le Petit Chef
By far the most extraordinary dinner in Siem Reap awaits you at the Park Hyatt, where Luxury is indeed personal. Park Hyatt Siem Reap invites you to experience the best of cinema and dining in an immersive culinary journey following ‘Le Petit Chef’, the world’s smallest chef!
You will enjoy an unforgettable 5-course-experience that captures your imagination. A colorful story of a clumsy chef from France is projected onto the plate right in front of you. Choose your menu online in advance. The show is playing in English.
Visit our extraordinary 3D dinner-show Le Petit Chef in Park Hyatt Siem Reap.
Get ready for the legendary Fun Dining Show ‘Le Petit Chef’ , where a clumsy 6 cm tall chef from France entertains the guests with his cooking skills and misadventures.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Kids Menu available
Speciality:
Immersive 3D Theater and Dining combined
Price:
LE PETIT CHEF – Classic Menu: USD 105 per person
LE GRAND CHEF – Premium Menu: USD 135 per person
LE PETIT CHEF – Vegetarian Menu: USD 75 per person
JUNIOR CHEF – Kids Menu (6-11 years): USD 75 per child
Menus with Wine Pairing can be booked as well.
Hours:
Showtimes are posted on the booking platform of the website.
Please reserve your seats online: https://lepetitchef.com/siemreap
Location:
Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Sivutha Boulevard Krong, 17252 Siem Reap
Contact:
Phone: +855 6321 1234
Email: REPPH-Food.and.Beverage@hyatt.com
Webpage: https://lepetitchef.com/siemreap
Tip #2: Haven
HAVEN is certainly a gourmet fan favorite in Siem Reap, offering awesome food at reasonably cheap prices.
Located within walking distance from the temple site of Wat Bo, the HAVEN restaurant owners did create new life prospects for disadvantaged young adults, teaching them valuable work and life skills while treating diners to delicious, honest food.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten Free options
Speciality :
Asian, European
Price:
Appetizers from USD 2.50 to 5.00
Salads: from USD 5.00 to 6.00
Soups: from USD 5.00 to 5.50
Mains: from USD 6.00 to 8.00
Desserts: from USD 2.50 to 4.00
Breakfast from USD 3.50 to 5.00
Hours:
Tue – Sun, 10 AM – 10 PM. Closed on Mondays.
Location:
Chocolate Road, West of Angkor High School, Wat Damnak Area, 17254 Siem Reap
Contact:
Phone: +855 78 34 24 04 / local: 078 34 24 04
Email: eat@havencambodia.com
Webpage: https://havencambodia.com/our-menu/
Tip #3: Elia Greek Kitchen
If you just arrived in Cambodia, this one is a No-Go! Keep scrolling. But the longer you stay in South East Asia, the more you might crave for something familiar to your tummy. Welcome to Elia Greek Kitchen – a highly regarded restaurant among locals, and tourists.
Although 10,000 km away from Greece, the chef ensures you’ll enjoy authentic and flavorful Greek dishes. Elia Greek Kitchen is located in Siem Reap’s Pub Street, next to the famous Old Market. Why do we mention this? Because there is much more food waiting to be explored on Pub Street!
Dietary options:
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free
Speciality:
Mediterranean, European, Turkish, Greek, Grill, Breakfast
Price:
Breakfast: from USD 5.00 to 8.00
Starters: from USD 4.00 to 8.00
Main Dishes: from USD 8.50 to 69.00
Salads: from USD 4.50 to 7.50
Desserts: from USD 1.50 to 3.50
Hours:
Daily: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Location:
Elia Greek Kitchen
31-34 Street 09, Mondul 1 Village, 17252 Siem Reap
Contact:
Phone: +855 89 325 245
Email : eliagreekkitchen@gmail.com
Webpage: http://www.eliathegreekkitchen.com/
Tip #4: Mesa Restaurant
The next recommendation on this list of the best restaurants in Siem Reap will not break your bank, but lets you wonder why – Because it should! The Mesa Restaurant on Pub Street is a perfect match for tourists on a mission to dinner in an authentic Cambodian Ambience.
It offers excellent Khmer cuisine in a sophisticated Khmer surrounding at low prices. You’ll love it.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian Friendly
Speciality :
Asian, Cambodian, International
Price:
Mains 8$ – 20$
Hours:
Mon – Sun 11 AM–12 AM
Locations:
9V33+WRF, 17252 Road 2, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia
Contact:
Tip #5: Robam
Right in the heart of Pub Street you find Robam – a restaurant and venue with a free Apsara Show included. I visited Robam initially to see this traditional Cambodian Dance performance. However it turned out to be dancing-plus-dinner.
Apsara is a quintessential cultural art form in the region. Getting pampered with this captivating performance and with highlights of Cambodia’s cuisine was a pretty awesome combo.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly
Speciality:
Cambodian, Asian, Healthy
Price:
$$ – $$$
Hours:
Mon – Sun, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Location:
Robam
St08 Pub Street, 17525 Siem Reap
Contact:
Tip #6: The Grill Lounge
The Grill Lounge is another such place in Siem Reap where you will feel the elegant European vibe while being served all types of cuisine – from Steak to grilled Shrimp to simple Grape Fruit Salad. I admit, this location is a little bit more on the pricier side, but it offers great value for money.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Speciality:
Grilled food
Price:
Salads: USD 5.00 – 6.00
Main Dishes: USD 16.00 – 22.00
Desserts: USD 4.00 – 5.00
Hours:
11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Closed on Wednesdays
Location:
Sivutha Blvd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Contact:
Phone: +855 17 266 766
Webpage: https://thegrilllounge.com/
Tip #7: Kroya by Chef Chanrith
The Kroya Restaurant stands at the upper echelon of Siem Reap’s culinary scene, both in terms of prices and quality. Chef Chanrith offers a fresh perspective on traditional Khmer cuisine, infusing it with modern twists.
Over the years, Kroya has become a popular destination for locals and international visitors alike, attracted by its reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and a menu that narrates the Khmer story through each dish.
Dietary options:
Vegan, Vegetarian
Speciality:
Traditional and modern Khmer cuisine
Price:
Lunch Starters from USD5 to 9
Lunch Mains from USD6 to 20
Lunch Desserts at USD5
6 Courses Dinner Menus for USD50 per person
4 Courses Dinner Menus for USD40 per person
Hours:
Mon – Sun
11:00 – 15:00 À la carte Lunch
18:00 – 22:30 Set Menu Dinner
Location:
Kroya
Junction of Oum Khun & 14th Street, Siem Reap
Contact:
Tip #8: Embassy Restaurant
The name might sound confusing, as there are no embassies in Siem Reap. However, rest assured: everything else at the Embassy Restaurant hits the mark. You will be served food worthy of a diplomat.
All dishes are inspired by Cambodia’s seasons, utilizing local ingredients sourced from nearby provinces throughout the year.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Speciality:
Cambodian Fine Dining
Price:
Dinner Set Menus from USD48 to 75
Hours:
Mon to Sun, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Location:
Corner Street 5 Sangkat Mondul 1 Village, 17253 Siem Reap
Contact:
Phone: +855 89 282 911
Webpage: https://www.embassy-restaurant.com/
Tip #9: WILD Bar & Spring Rolls Restaurant
‘Wild’ is a pretty trendy Finger Food Restaurant slash Cocktail Bar. You will discover fresh and fried Spring Rolls like nowhere else, from the most classics to the most original recipes. That’s why the location is also known as ‘Spring Rolls Restaurant’.
It is a traditional Khmer wooden house surrounded by a lush garden. The atmosphere is very friendly and easy going. This one will not burn a hole into your wallet. Still you will go home happy.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian Friendly
Speciality:
Fusion, Street Food, Dining bars
Price:
3 Spring Rolls of the same kind at USD3.75
Salad Bowl and 3 Spring Rolls for USD 5.00 to 5.75
Cocktails from USD4.50 to 5.00
Hours:
Mon – Sun, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Location:
Aleah Road Wat Damnak, 17000 Siem Reap
Contact:
Phone: +855 99 360 579
Tip #10: Pou Restaurant and Bar
Indulge in the authentic flavors of traditional Khmer cuisine in the heart of Siem Reap. Pou is more than just a dining destination – this restaurant is a cherished family enterprise, personally overseen by Bora and his partner, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere paired with impeccable service.
Experience one of the best restaurants in Siem Reap as well as the hospitable service from the kind waiters.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian Friendly
Speciality:
authentic flavors of traditional Khmer cuisine
Price:
Starters 3$ – 5$
Dessert 1.5$ – 3$
Hours:
Every day 6AM – 10PM
Location:
Street 27, Wat Bo Rd, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia
Contact:
Tip #11: Socheata Restaurant
One of the best places in Siem Reap to eat local delicacies and enjoy Khmer cuisine. Some of their most popular dishes include Prohok Ling and Khmer Curry. Be sure to give this place a try if you’re near Pub Street.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Speciality:
Local flavors, western classics, and a fusion of khmer & foreign cuisine.
Price:
Rice dishes 3$ – 5$
à la carte main dishes 3$ – 5$
Hours:
Every day 6:30 AM–10 PM
Location:
9V34+M3J, Street 09, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Contact:
Phone: +855 77 505 759
Tip #12: Temple Skylounge
Let’s circle back to Pubstreet one more time. While your parents crawl through the temple ruins of Angkor Wat, you might prefer to stay at the hotel, saving your energy for some nightlife. But where to go? The Temple Sky Lounge is it!
Fantastic vibes, great food, draft beers for 50 cents, Cocktails for $2.00 and a free shot upon arrival – this location is ridiculously inexpensive. Pool tables, Foosball, Beer pong … You and your wallet will be happy all night 🙂
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly
Speciality:
Bar, Pizza, Asian, Pub, Diner, Cambodian
Price:
$$
Hours:
Mon – Sun, 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Location:
66 Street 08, Siem Reap
Contact:
Phone: +855 15 999 922
Our selection of restaurants is based on the editor’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee.
As Marketing Executive located in South East Asia, Andre knows the Le Petit Chef fun dining concept inside out and is happy to answer any questions you may have.
