Siem Reap
Restaurants

"Where to eat and relax in Siem Reap
-- Angkor Town"

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Siem Reap Restaurants -- Lok Lak is a local dish --
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Last updated on May 13, 3010
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Looking for cheap food in Siem Reap?

Even if Siem Reap is an "expensive" town, you can still find cheap local food in Siem Reap, and it's just delicious! Head for the food stalls and markets if you want cheap cheap food ;-)

You can choose from Khmer, Thai, Mexican, Vietnamese (Soup Dragon), Indian, Italian (Ecstatic Pizza), French and so much more!

What you'll also notice is that many restaurants are owned by westerners. So if you're craving for Western food, that shouldn't be a problem in Angkor town.

Here are some excellent options! :-D

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Food Stalls

Head for the markets and food stalls on the Eastern side of the river near National Route 6.

In the evenings, food stalls set up all over town. The most visited are the ones just outside Red Piano, near Sivatha Road and Pub Street.

Select your meat on a stick (barbeque chicken) and order some plain sticky rice -- that will make your mouth busy!

Average price on meals:
2 dollars

Fish-lovers shouldn`t get disappointed either -- they have amazing fish which you can dip into a combination of lime juice, black pepper and some salt. A simple meal and CHEAP! If the food is too salty for you, soothe your tongue in fresh fruit juices (0.5 US dollar)!

You have more food stalls at the Old Market (Psar Chaa) where the locals come in to have breakfast and lunch. Some stalls have a menu on English, but otherwise you can just look into the pots to see what they`re cooking.

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Try fried spiders if you dare! Two pigs strapped on the back of a moped - on the way to be slaught Food stalls -- image credit: pbase.com

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Blue Pumpkin

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Fried meat dumplings, Danish bakery good and spring rolls at Blue Pumpkin




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Siem Reap Restaurants: Inside Blue Pumpkin

Want European bakery goods or ice cream?

Go to Blue Pumpkin!

Upstairs you have a very modern white lounge with huge comfortable bed/sofas. It`s a great place for you to cool down if you want to escape the hot weather!

I don`t like minimalistic (soul-less) interior, but I actually enjoyed the trendy, minimalistic look of the 2nd floor (or maybe I liked the air-con...hmmm...not sure!)

And when it comes to the food...

I tried the chicken sandwich and the cappucino -- excellent, but a bit overpriced. But then again, restaurants that serve Western food in Siem Reap, is all in all overpriced...

Address: 2 Thnous Street

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Soup Dragon




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Siem Reap Restaurants: Soup Dragon

Soup Dragon has probably the best Vietnamese food in Siem Reap! They also serve Moroccan, and of course Khmer food, along with some pizzas.

Their menu is extensive and you just want to try out everything, so use your time!
;-) I tried their simple Vietnamese noodle dish, and it was delicious!

Prices:

Vietnamese soups: 2 USD
Western soups: 3 USD
Noodle dishes: From 2.50 USD
Fish, beef and chicken dishes: 4-5 USD
Duck dishes: 5-6 USD
Pad Thai with beef or chicken: 2.50 USD
Pad Thai with seafood: 3 USD

What caught my eye when I looked in the menu was their statement saying: "7 cents of each dollar goes to Angkor Hospital for children."

A great place!

Where: Pub Street

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Peace Cafe

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Siem Reap Restaurants and Cafes: Peace Cafe during the day




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Siem Reap Restaurants and Cafes: Panini roast pepper with hummus and icky health drink

Ready for some healthy, vegetarian food? ;-)

At Peace Cafe, grab some paninis and salads! I tried the panini roast pepper with hummus (2 USD) and the panini with mozarella and tomatoes, and they were alright.

The food tastes healthy, but it isn't necessarily delicious...

We tried the health drinks as well, like their detox drink. I thought it was hard to get it down my stomach, but I just had to tell myself that it was...healthy! :-P

If you're not keen on their food, you can try yoga lessons, monk chat, meditation, pilates. And if you want to learn basic Khmer, you can learn it right here for 3 USD per hour!

Another great thing about this place is their vegetarian cooking classes (20 USD included lunch and recipes)

Where: Street 26 in Wat Bo Area

Website: Peace Cafe Angkor (opens in a new window)

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Dead Fish Tower

-- On Sivatha Road

My first impression wasn`t that appealing because it didn`t look like an ordinary restaurant to me.

But when I finally entered this multi-leveled building, I was amazed by the unique concept. It looked like an old factory inside as the whole place used corrugated iron and low roof beams. They even have a croc pit in a corner -- you can feed them for a dollar.

And they serve good Khmer, Thai & Western food -- I got the spicy eel dinner... spicy of course, and delicious!

On the street sign outside, they advertised for live bands and Khmer dance performances. It`s also a good place to hang out, and drink beers on their big comfy pillows.

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Siem Reap Restaurants -- Inside Dead Fish Tower Dead Fish Bar Croc pit -- feed them for a dollar!

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Sala Bai Hotel & Restaurant School

It`s a free school for underprivileged young Cambodians. If you want to try something new, and want good Khmer or Western food, this is the place to go.

I can tell you that...

... it was the biggest lunch I ever had -- I think I was served two dishes and it was plenty of excellent Khmer food. The young waitors were just sweet, eager to please me and always had a smile on their face!

Koulen 2
Apsara Restaurant

To read our experiences form Apsara Restaurant Koulen 2, click here.

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