French fine dining with a 5.0 rating — the best dining experience in Siem Reap.
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Siem Reap's restaurant scene has transformed beyond recognition over the past decade. What was once a backpacker town with $1 pad thai stalls and cheap beer buckets now hosts French chefs in restored colonial villas, social enterprises training disadvantaged youth while serving food that would earn stars in Paris, and Cambodian cooks reimagining centuries-old Khmer recipes for a global audience. We have lived here for years and watched this evolution firsthand — from three decent restaurants to a genuinely exciting dining city. Over the past six years we tested and revisited 60+ restaurants across every cuisine and budget, from a $2 fresh juice at Tevy's Place to a $35 five-course tasting dinner at Kilimandjaro. This city punches way above its weight, and this guide proves it.
We spent weeks eating our way through Siem Reap, cross-referencing our experience with Google reviews (we only considered places with 200+ reviews or strong expat recommendations), local Facebook groups like 'Siem Reap Foodies' and long-term resident picks. This list covers every price range from $2 street food to $40 fine dining, and every cuisine from traditional Khmer to Italian, French, Greek, and vegan. The ranking is based on a weighted score combining Google rating and review volume — with editorial overrides for places too new to have thousands of reviews but too good to ignore. Every single restaurant was visited, verified, and paid for out of our own pocket. No sponsored placements, no paid reviews.
The tried-and-true establishments. High reputation, years of service, exceptional quality.
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Perfect ratings, growing buzz. These newcomers are already making waves.
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Authentic Cambodian cuisine, from street food to fine Khmer dining.
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Italian restaurants, pizzerias, burger joints and steakhouses.
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Top 15 — Fine Dining & Institutions
The tried-and-true establishments. High reputation, years of service, exceptional quality.
| # | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Kilimandjaro | French / International | $15–35 | (65) |
| 🥈 | Cuisine Wat Damnak | Khmer fine dining | $20–40 | (1240) |
| 🥉 | Mesa | Brunch / International | $7–20 | (3214) |
| 4 | HAVEN | Social dining | $8–18 | (2565) |
| 5 | Fellini | Italian / Bar | $8–22 | (1183) |
| 6 | Marum | Khmer tapas | $6–15 | (1850) |
| 7 | Malis | Khmer fine dining | $15–40 | (1386) |
| 8 | Wild | Bar / Restaurant | $8–20 | (2101) |
| 9 | Embassy by Chef Kimsan | Modern Khmer | $10–25 | (833) |
| 10 | Chanrey Tree | Khmer contemporary | $10–30 | (1755) |
| 11 | JOMNO | Modern Khmer | $8–20 | (627) |
| 12 | Elia Greek Kitchen | Greek | $6–16 | (2852) |
| 13 | The Christa | Rooftop Bar | $5–15 | (1294) |
| 14 | Mealea Watbo | Brunch / International | $6–18 | (1045) |
| 15 | Sala Lodges | Fine dining | $15–35 | (282) |
1KilimandjaroEditor's Pick
Best for: Fine dining & wine
2Cuisine Wat DamnakBest Atmosphere
Best for: Tasting menu & Khmer gastronomy
3Mesa
Best for: Brunch & creative plates
4HAVENEditor's Pick
Best for: Social dining & training
5Fellini
Best for: Italian food & cocktails
6MarumBest Value
Best for: Creative Khmer food & social mission
7MalisBest Atmosphere
Best for: Khmer fine dining & special occasions
8Wild
Best for: Cocktails & dinner
9Embassy by Chef Kimsan
Best for: Modern Khmer tasting
10Chanrey Tree
Best for: Upscale Khmer dining
11JOMNO
Best for: Modern Khmer cuisine
12Elia Greek Kitchen
Best for: Greek food & value
13The Christa
Best for: Rooftop dining & sunset
14Mealea Watbo
Best for: Brunch & creative plates
15Sala Lodges
Best for: Romantic fine dining
Top 15 — Rising Stars
Perfect ratings, growing buzz. These newcomers are already making waves.
| # | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Casa Meta | Italian / Patisserie | $8–18 | (27) |
| 🥈 | Chez Ali | Moroccan | $10–15 | (223) |
| 🥉 | The Rosini Cuisine | Italian | $8–20 | (283) |
| 4 | Spin Bar | Bar / International | $5–15 | (272) |
| 5 | Ojas Vegan | Vegan / Vegetarian | $4–12 | (211) |
| 6 | THE STREET | Wine Bar | $8–20 | (189) |
| 7 | Nomad Eatery | Bar / International | $5–15 | (100) |
| 8 | Kazuya Omakase | Japanese | $15–35 | (38) |
| 9 | Roleque | Restaurant | $10–25 | (50) |
| 10 | Angkor Tacos | Mexican / Vegetarian | $3–8 | (499) |
| 11 | Amara Dining | Rooftop Bar | $8–20 | (468) |
| 12 | Mr CIAO | Italian / International | $8–18 | (282) |
| 13 | La Luna | Italian / Seafood | $10–22 | (100) |
| 14 | Peckish | Modern Khmer | $5–12 | (92) |
| 15 | Sala Lodges | Fine dining | $15–35 | (282) |
1Casa MetaEditor's Pick
Best for: French pastry chef & Italian cuisine
2Chez AliEditor's Pick
Best for: Moroccan cuisine & terrace
3The Rosini Cuisine
Best for: Date night & Italian
4Spin Bar
Best for: Cocktails & expat hangout
5Ojas VeganBest Value
Best for: Vegans & health-conscious
6THE STREET
Best for: Wine & tapas
7Nomad Eatery
Best for: Healthy food & chill vibes
8Kazuya OmakaseBest Atmosphere
Best for: Omakase & Japanese fine dining
9Roleque
Best for: Intimate dining experience
10Angkor TacosBest Value
Best for: Tacos & cheap eats
11Amara Dining
Best for: Rooftop dining & ambiance
12Mr CIAO
Best for: Italian & cocktails
13La Luna
Best for: Intimate Italian & seafood
14Peckish
Best for: Creative Khmer small plates
15Sala Lodges
Best for: Romantic fine dining
Top 15 — Khmer & Local Eats
Authentic Cambodian cuisine, from street food to fine Khmer dining.
| # | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Sambo Khmer & Thai | Khmer / Seafood | $3–8 | (2676) |
| 🥈 | Marum | Khmer tapas | $6–15 | (1850) |
| 🥉 | Khmer Grill | Khmer BBQ | $2–6 | (2308) |
| 4 | Cuisine Wat Damnak | Khmer fine dining | $20–40 | (1240) |
| 5 | Best Khmer (Golden Cafe) | Khmer | $2–5 | (555) |
| 6 | Madam Moch | Khmer | $2–6 | (1199) |
| 7 | JOMNO | Modern Khmer | $8–20 | (627) |
| 8 | Khmer Hidden Home | Khmer | $2–6 | (555) |
| 9 | MAOM Khmer Cuisine | Khmer | $3–8 | (456) |
| 10 | Malis | Khmer fine dining | $15–40 | (1386) |
| 11 | Lady Khmer Kitchen | Khmer | $2–6 | (687) |
| 12 | STREET FOODS by Champey | Street Food | $1–5 | (308) |
| 13 | La Kh'Mere Poulart | Khmer / French | $5–12 | (214) |
| 14 | Changkran Khmer | Khmer | $3–8 | (397) |
| 15 | Robam Pub Street | Street Food / Show | $3–10 | (785) |
1Sambo Khmer & ThaiEditor's Pick
Best for: Authentic Khmer & seafood
2MarumBest Value
Best for: Creative Khmer food
3Khmer Grill
Best for: Grilled meats & local vibe
4Cuisine Wat DamnakBest Atmosphere
Best for: Khmer tasting menu
5Best Khmer (Golden Cafe)Best Value
Best for: Cheap & authentic
6Madam Moch
Best for: Home-style Khmer cooking
7JOMNO
Best for: Modern Khmer cuisine
8Khmer Hidden HomeBest Value
Best for: Hidden gem, family cooking
9MAOM Khmer Cuisine
Best for: Traditional Khmer dishes
10Malis
Best for: Classic Khmer institution
11Lady Khmer Kitchen
Best for: Cheap & cheerful Khmer
12STREET FOODS by Champey
Best for: Street food experience
13La Kh'Mere Poulart
Best for: Khmer-French fusion
14Changkran Khmer
Best for: Traditional & dance shows
15Robam Pub Street
Best for: Dinner & Khmer dance show
Top 15 — Pizza, Burgers & Grills
Italian restaurants, pizzerias, burger joints and steakhouses.
| # | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Lost City Pizza Society | Pizza / Italian | $6–14 | (533) |
| 🥈 | PIZZERIA DA CLAUDIO | Pizza / Italian | $5–12 | (517) |
| 🥉 | Jungle Burger | Burger / Bistro | $6–14 | (2037) |
| 4 | da Stefano | Italian | $8–18 | (514) |
| 5 | CUCINA | Pizza / Pasta | $6–14 | (513) |
| 6 | EL TORO GRILL | Steakhouse | $8–20 | (1218) |
| 7 | Italian House by gio' | Italian | $7–16 | (219) |
| 8 | Pasta La Vista | Italian | $5–14 | (786) |
| 9 | Mamma Shop Italian | Italian | $6–14 | (1113) |
| 10 | The Grill Lounge | Grill / Wine Bar | $10–25 | (625) |
| 11 | Polo Food | Italian / Pizza | $5–12 | (400) |
| 12 | Somaha Meat & Chill | Steakhouse / Wine | $10–25 | (377) |
| 13 | Il Forno | Italian / Pizza | $6–14 | (1131) |
| 14 | Ox Club | Steakhouse | $12–30 | (189) |
| 15 | Primetime Pizza | Pizza | $4–10 | (147) |
1Lost City Pizza SocietyEditor's Pick
Best for: Best pizza in town
2PIZZERIA DA CLAUDIOEditor's Pick
Best for: Authentic Neapolitan pizza
3Jungle Burger
Best for: Best burgers & sports
4da Stefano
Best for: Homemade pasta & Italian
5CUCINA
Best for: Pizza & pasta
6EL TORO GRILL
Best for: Steaks & grills
7Italian House by gio'Best Value
Best for: Authentic Italian & pizza
8Pasta La Vista
Best for: Pasta & fun atmosphere
9Mamma Shop Italian
Best for: Italian home cooking
10The Grill Lounge
Best for: Grilled meats & wine
11Polo Food
Best for: Pizza & delivery
12Somaha Meat & Chill
Best for: Steak & wine pairing
13Il Forno
Best for: Wood-fired pizza
14Ox Club
Best for: Premium steaks
15Primetime PizzaBest Value
Best for: Delivery & takeaway pizza
Best Khmer Restaurants in Siem Reap
For authentic Cambodian cuisine elevated to fine-dining standards, Malis (#10) is the undisputed reference — chef Luu Meng's fish amok and Kampot pepper crab are the benchmark against which every other Khmer restaurant is measured. The amok here is the definitive version: steamed in banana leaf with a silky coconut curry that balances lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime perfectly. Chanrey Tree (#11) serves refined Khmer dishes in a traditional wooden house — their amok in a coconut shell is unforgettable, and the Kampot pepper steak rivals the best in the country.
For a more casual, creative take on Khmer food, Marum (#6) reinvents traditional recipes as shareable tapas in a candlelit garden: try the red tree ant stir-fry or tamarind-glazed ribs. HAVEN (#1) also features excellent Khmer-inspired dishes on its weekly tasting menu. Beyond restaurants, Siem Reap is one of the best places in Southeast Asia to take a Khmer cooking class — you will learn to prepare lok lak (stir-fried beef with pepper sauce), num banh chok (Khmer rice noodles with fish curry), and kuy teav (the breakfast noodle soup locals swear by).
All three featured restaurants are social enterprises or Cambodian-owned, so your money supports the local community directly.
Best Cheap Restaurants in Siem Reap
Eating well in Siem Reap does not require a big budget — in fact, some of the best food in town costs less than $5. Tevy's Place (#13) is the people's champion — 2,187 reviews at 4.8 stars, with fresh mango smoothies from $1.50, enormous smoothie bowls for $3, and full English or Khmer breakfasts under $4. The Cambodian owner Tevy remembers every regular by name, and the place is packed with locals and long-term expats from 7 AM.
Ojas Vegan (#12) on Chocolate Road proves plant-based food can be both exciting and affordable, with creative buddha bowls, raw cakes, and cold-pressed juices all under $12. For authentic street food, head to Psah Chas (Old Market) where BBQ skewers cost $0.50, a bowl of num banh chok (Khmer rice noodles) is under $2, and a plate of bai sach chrouk (pork and rice) goes for $1.50. Pub Street offers $1-3 meals at its cheaper stalls, but quality varies wildly — the best cheap eats are always one block away from the main tourist drag.
Elia Greek Kitchen (#7) offers enormous sharing platters from $8 that genuinely feed two people. The trick to eating cheap in Siem Reap: follow the locals, avoid restaurants with touts outside, and remember that the best meals are often the simplest ones.
Best Restaurants by Area in Siem Reap
Siem Reap's dining scene is spread across distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own personality. Chocolate Road has emerged as the new foodie hotspot: HAVEN (#1), The Bean Embassy (#9), and Ojas (#12) are all within a five-minute walk, making it the best area for a full food day from morning coffee to dinner. The Old Market (Psah Chas) area is the historic heart, concentrating Tevy's (#13) for cheap breakfasts and Le Cul-de-Sac (#3) for French fine dining — you can food-hop for an entire afternoon without crossing a single main road.
Pub Street is loud, touristy, and packed with $0.50 draft beer promotions — the food is mostly average, but it is the place for nightlife and cheap drinks. Wat Damnak is the quiet, residential neighbourhood where long-term expats hang out: Spin Bar (#14) is the anchor, with creative cocktails and Siem Reap's best burger in a garden setting far from the tourist noise. Bamboo Street has Fellini (#5) for Italian nights.
Sok San Road is the upscale strip, home to Kilimandjaro (#4) — a colonial villa with French fine dining that rivals anything in Southeast Asia. For elevated Khmer cuisine, Pokambor Avenue (Malis #10) and Mondul 1 Village (Chanrey Tree #11, Elia #7) form a culinary triangle worth the tuk-tuk ride.
Where Expats Eat in Siem Reap
After living in Siem Reap since 2025, I can tell you the expat dining scene has its own geography — and it rarely overlaps with the tourist map. Morning coffee is a ritual: The Bean Embassy for serious single-origin brews, or Mesa for a flat white and shakshuka. Weekday lunches rotate between Elia (huge Greek portions, honest prices) and Tevy's (when you want a $3 smoothie bowl and nothing complicated).
The expat brunch culture is real — Saturday mornings at Mesa or Bean Embassy are a social event where half the foreign community shows up. Date nights split between The Rosini Cuisine (#8) for intimate Italian on a quiet street and Le Cul-de-Sac (#3) for classic French with a garden terrace. Spin Bar (#14) in Wat Damnak is the unofficial living room — cocktails, burgers, and the kind of crowd where everyone knows each other by name.
For hosting visitors from home, HAVEN never fails to impress, and Kilimandjaro has become the place to take friends who think they have seen everything Southeast Asia has to offer. If you want to find the real expat recommendations, join the Facebook groups 'Siem Reap Foodies' and 'Expats in Siem Reap' — that is where new restaurant discoveries get shared before they hit TripAdvisor.
Best Romantic Restaurants in Siem Reap
Siem Reap has no shortage of candlelit settings and intimate dining rooms for a memorable date night. The Rosini Cuisine (#8) is the top pick for couples — an Italian chef preparing fresh pasta daily on a quiet terrace lit by fairy lights, with a short but well-chosen wine list and attentive service that never feels intrusive. Le Cul-de-Sac (#3) is the classic French choice: a colonial villa with a garden terrace where you can linger over a bottle of imported Bordeaux while the jasmine blooms overhead.
Kilimandjaro (#4) brings colonial grandeur to Sok San Road — a handwritten menu, tropical garden, and the kind of personal attention from the owner that makes every dinner feel like a private event. For a distinctly Cambodian romantic evening, Chanrey Tree (#11) serves refined Khmer cuisine in a traditional wooden house with candlelight and traditional textiles. Malis (#10) offers a more dramatic setting with open-air pavilions, a lotus pond, and chef Luu Meng's tasting menus that turn dinner into a culinary journey.
All five restaurants are best enjoyed without rushing — plan for two hours and book ahead during high season (November to March).
Best Cafes and Brunch Spots in Siem Reap
Siem Reap's cafe scene has exploded in recent years, driven by a growing community of digital nomads and long-term expats who need reliable wifi and good coffee. The Bean Embassy (#9) is the undisputed leader — they roast their own Cambodian single-origin beans from Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri provinces, and the baristas know the difference between a V60 and a Chemex. The croissants are baked in-house daily and the space is designed for laptop work.
Mesa (#2) dominates brunch with 3,200+ reviews: the shakshuka, acai bowls, and avocado toast have made it a Saturday morning institution. Third-wave coffee culture is thriving here, with several specialty shops joining Bean Embassy in pushing quality standards beyond what you would expect in a Cambodian town. For digital nomads, the working-from-cafe culture is well established — Bean Embassy, Mesa, and Ojas all have good wifi, power outlets at every table, and a tolerance for laptop lingerers that you will not find in Bangkok or Bali anymore.
Brunch runs from 7 AM to noon at most spots, and expect to wait for a table at Mesa on weekends.
Pub Street Dining Guide
Pub Street is the beating heart of Siem Reap's tourist nightlife — a neon-lit pedestrian strip packed with bars, restaurants, and $0.50 draft beer promotions. But is it good for food? The honest answer: mostly no. The restaurants lining Pub Street itself tend to be tourist traps with laminated picture menus, aggressive touts, and mediocre food at inflated prices.
The deep-fried tarantulas and scorpions on sticks are photo opportunities, not culinary experiences. That said, there are gems hidden just one street away. Le Cul-de-Sac (#3), our third-ranked restaurant, is technically in the Old Market area just off Pub Street — serving serious French cuisine in a colonial villa garden.
Marum (#6) is a three-minute walk north, offering creative Khmer tapas in a candlelit garden. The best strategy for Pub Street is simple: use it for cheap drinks and nightlife atmosphere (the $0.50 draft beers are real, and the cocktails are $1-2), then walk one block in any direction for actual food. The Old Market area directly adjacent has better restaurants at lower prices, and the side streets hide cafes and small restaurants that the tourist crowds never find.
If you do eat on Pub Street itself, stick to the established places rather than the ones with the loudest touts.
About the author
Stéphane Jambu
Expat Food & Lifestyle Writer
Stéphane Jambu is a French SEO engineer and tech entrepreneur who moved to Siem Reap, Cambodia in 2025. He built siemreaphub.com — the most comprehensive platform for expats and travelers in Siem Reap — with 5,300+ verified businesses, powered by AI analysis (Claude, RAG) and Google Maps data. Restaurant rankings are computed algorithmically: Google rating × log10(review count), cross-referenced with local expat community feedback. No restaurant pays to be listed. No reviews are sponsored. 650+ SEO clients, 80 LinkedIn testimonials.
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Rankings are computed from 5,300+ verified Google Maps listings using AI tools (Claude, RAG pipelines). We analyze ratings, review volume, review recency, and cross-reference with local expat community feedback. No personal visits — pure data.
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Ranked by rating × review volume. A 4.8 with 2,000 reviews outranks a 5.0 with 80 reviews — consistency matters.
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Cross-referenced with expat Facebook groups, TripAdvisor and resident recommendations. Some gems are too new for big review numbers.
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What is the average cost of eating out in Siem Reap?
A meal at a local Cambodian restaurant costs $2–5. Mid-range restaurants charge $8–15 per person. Fine dining establishments range from $20–40. Street food starts from $1.
Do restaurants in Siem Reap accept credit cards?
Most mid-range and upscale restaurants accept Visa and Mastercard. Budget restaurants and street food vendors are cash-only (USD or riel). ABA bank QR payments are increasingly accepted.
What is the best area for restaurants in Siem Reap?
Pub Street and the Old Market area have the highest density. Chocolate Road is the new foodie hotspot (HAVEN, Bean Embassy, Ojas). Wat Damnak has the best independent restaurants. Wat Bo Street is ideal for cafés.
Is it safe to eat street food in Siem Reap?
Generally yes, especially at busy stalls with high turnover. Stick to cooked food served hot. Avoid raw salads from street vendors. The BBQ skewers and noodle soups at Psah Chas are safe and delicious.
Do I need reservations at restaurants in Siem Reap?
Most restaurants don't require reservations. For popular spots like HAVEN, Kilimandjaro or Le Cul-de-Sac, booking ahead on weekends is recommended, especially during high season (November–March).
What is the best Khmer food to try in Siem Reap?
Amok (coconut fish curry), Lok Lak (stir-fried beef with pepper sauce), Nom Banh Chok (Khmer noodles), and Bai Sach Chrouk (pork and rice) are essential dishes. Try them at Marum for a creative take.
Are there vegetarian and vegan options in Siem Reap?
Yes, Siem Reap has a growing plant-based scene. Ojas is the best dedicated vegan restaurant. HAVEN and Mesa both have excellent vegetarian options. Most Cambodian restaurants can adapt dishes on request.
What time do restaurants close in Siem Reap?
Most restaurants serve dinner until 10–10:30 PM. Pub Street restaurants stay open until midnight or later. Breakfast spots open from 7 AM. Sunday brunch is popular at Mesa and Bean Embassy.
Where is the best fine dining in Siem Reap?
Kilimandjaro (French, from $15), Le Cul-de-Sac (French, from $12), and HAVEN (tasting menu $18) offer the highest-end experiences. All three require reservations during high season.
Is tipping expected at restaurants in Siem Reap?
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. 10% is generous by local standards. Many restaurants include a service charge for larger groups. Leaving the small change is a common practice.
Is food cheap in Siem Reap?
Yes, Siem Reap is one of the cheapest places to eat well in Southeast Asia. Local Cambodian restaurants and street food stalls serve full meals for $2-5. Mid-range restaurants with international cuisine (Italian, French, Greek) charge $8-20 per person. Fine dining — including HAVEN's five-course tasting menu and Kilimandjaro's French cuisine — ranges from $20-40. A fresh fruit smoothie costs $1.50-3, and a draft beer on Pub Street is $0.50. You can eat three meals a day for under $15 if you stick to local spots.
Where do expats eat in Siem Reap?
Long-term expats rarely eat on Pub Street. The go-to spots are Fellini and The Rosini Cuisine for Italian, The Bean Embassy and Mesa for morning coffee and brunch, Spin Bar in Wat Damnak for evening cocktails and burgers, and Elia for reliable Greek lunches. Expats discover new restaurants through Facebook groups like 'Siem Reap Foodies' and 'Expats in Siem Reap' before they appear on TripAdvisor. Chocolate Road and Wat Damnak are the two areas where you are most likely to sit next to someone who actually lives here.
Is Pub Street good for food?
Pub Street is mostly a tourist trap when it comes to food — the restaurants with touts outside and giant picture menus are generally mediocre. However, it is the centre of nightlife and cheap drinks ($0.50 draft beer, $1 cocktails). For genuinely good food, walk one block in any direction: Le Cul-de-Sac is just off Pub Street, and Marum is a three-minute walk away. The Old Market area adjacent to Pub Street has much better food at lower prices. Our advice: drink on Pub Street, eat elsewhere.
Are there good vegan restaurants in Siem Reap?
Ojas Vegan (#12) is the standout dedicated vegan restaurant — creative buddha bowls, raw desserts, and cold-pressed juices in a garden setting on Chocolate Road, all under $12. Beyond Ojas, most restaurants in Siem Reap offer vegan options: HAVEN always includes plant-based courses in its tasting menu, Mesa has excellent vegan brunch dishes, and Elia's falafel and hummus platters are naturally vegan. Khmer cuisine is naturally rich in vegetables — ask for dishes without fish sauce (tuk trey) for a fully vegan version of classics like morning glory stir-fry or vegetable amok.
What Khmer dishes should I try in Siem Reap?
Start with fish amok — Cambodia's national dish, a coconut curry steamed in banana leaf (best at Malis or Chanrey Tree). Lok lak is stir-fried beef with Kampot pepper sauce, served with a fried egg and lime-pepper dip. Num banh chok are Khmer rice noodles in a green fish curry, eaten for breakfast by locals at market stalls. Kuy teav is the classic breakfast noodle soup with pork or beef. For street food, try beef skewers with lime-pepper dip at Old Market, and fried morning glory (water spinach) with garlic — it accompanies almost every Khmer meal.