Lifestyle
Updated 2026-08-02 5 min
In short
- ●Old Maison Eatery holds 4.9/5 across more than 900 Google reviews, and reviewers keep calling it a hidden gem.
- ●Strengths: authentic Khmer plates, signature rice crackers, a full bar with wine and cocktails, and vintage Cambodian decor.
- ●Good to know: it is a short walk off the main strip — the reviews that mention it say it is worth the walk.
- ●Verdict: five-star cooking at street-food prices, in the words of its own reviewers.
4.9/5
Google rating
900+
Google reviews
$
Price range
House rice crackers
Signature
At a Glance
- Type: Khmer eatery and lounge with a full bar.
- Kitchen: Fish amok, green mango salad with shrimp, western dishes, and creative signature rice crackers.
- Bar: Wines and cocktails alongside the food menu.
- Google rating: 4.9/5 across more than 900 reviews.
- Room: Stylish decor mixing vintage and traditional Cambodian elements.
Strengths
- The price-to-quality gap. One reviewer calls it five-star dining with street-food pricing, and the 4.9 average suggests they are not alone.
- Signature rice crackers. A house creation rather than a menu filler — the dish people describe when recommending it.
- The amok holds up. The benchmark Khmer dish, done properly.
- Plating that surprises. The green mango salad with shrimp comes up as beautifully presented, which is not what the prices suggest.
- A real bar. Wine and cocktails mean dinner can turn into an evening without moving.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Off the main strip. Reviews titled worth the walk exist for a reason.
- Small and popular. The combination that produces a wait at peak.
- Recent arrival. Less known than the institutions, which is exactly why the prices are still low.
Who It's For
Old Maison is the address you feel clever for finding.
- Value hunters: the best quality-to-price ratio in this series.
- Khmer food lovers: amok and salads done with care.
- Evening drinkers: a full bar in a restaurant that cooks well.
- Anyone tired of the strip: a short walk changes everything.
Practical Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.9/5 — 900+ reviews |
| Price range | $ |
| Signature plates | Rice crackers, fish amok, green mango salad with shrimp |
| Bar | Wines and cocktails |
| Decor | Vintage and traditional Cambodian |
| Getting there | A short walk off the main strip |
Verdict
Every city has a restaurant that has not yet worked out how good it is. In Siem Reap, right now, it is Old Maison.
Go before the prices catch up with the reviews.
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Maison known for?
Its signature rice crackers, the fish amok, and a price-to-quality ratio reviewers describe as five-star dining at street-food prices.
Is there a bar?
Yes, a full bar with wines and cocktails alongside the food menu.
Is it easy to find?
It sits a short walk off the main strip — several reviews are titled worth the walk.
What should I order?
The rice crackers to start, then the fish amok or the green mango salad with shrimp.
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