Fresh tropical fruit juices and smoothies are one of Siem Reap's great everyday pleasures. The city sits at the heart of a region bursting with exceptional produce: ripe mangoes, sweet pineapple, creamy papaya, bright passion fruit, pitaya (dragon fruit), pomelo, coconut, star fruit, and jackfruit all make their way into glasses and bowls across the city. At the budget end, small juice stalls near the Old Market and along Sivatha Boulevard blend fresh fruit to order for $1–1.50 per glass — still perfectly safe to drink as they're blended rather than relying on tap water ice. More polished juice bars and smoothie bowl cafes have opened to cater to the health-conscious traveller, charging $2–4 for cold-pressed juices or $4–6 for elaborate smoothie bowls topped with granola, banana, and honey. Coconut water served straight from a young green coconut is a ubiquitous and incredibly refreshing street drink for $1–1.50. Sugar cane juice, freshly pressed on portable grinders visible all over town, costs just $0.50–1 and is particularly popular in the afternoon heat. For something more local, try the fresh watermelon juice or tamarind juice available at market stalls. Most juice bars also offer ginger shots, turmeric blends, and detox-style green juices to cater to health-focused visitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to drink fresh juice at street stalls in Siem Reap?
Generally yes — fresh-blended juices are safer than drinks with tap water ice. At reputable stalls and juice bars, fruit is washed and blended fresh. Stick to blended juices rather than juices poured over loose ice cubes at unknown stalls. Juice bars catering to tourists use filtered water.
What tropical fruits make the best juices in Siem Reap?
Mango (sweet, creamy), passion fruit (intensely flavoured), dragon fruit (mild, visually striking), watermelon (perfect for the heat), pineapple, and coconut are all excellent. Fresh-blended mango juice and coconut water are perennial favourites.
How much does fresh juice cost in Siem Reap?
At a street stall or local market: $1–1.50 for a large glass of fresh-blended juice. At a tourist-oriented juice bar: $2–3.50 for fresh juice, $4–6 for a smoothie bowl. Coconut water (fresh young coconut): $1–1.50. Sugarcane juice: $0.50–1.
What is sugarcane juice and where can I find it?
Sugarcane juice is freshly pressed from raw sugarcane stalks through a portable electric grinder. It's sweet, refreshing, and served over ice. You'll spot the green stalks and grinder machines on street corners throughout Siem Reap, especially near the Old Market. Cost: $0.50–1.
Do juice bars in Siem Reap serve smoothie bowls?
Yes — smoothie bowls have become a staple at health-focused juice bars. A thick blended base (dragon fruit, mango, açaí) is topped with granola, banana slices, fresh fruit, coconut flakes, and honey. Prices are $4–6. Great for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.
Is coconut water available in Siem Reap?
Everywhere — young green coconuts are sold at street stalls, juice bars, and markets all over the city. A vendor will cut the top with a machete and add a straw. Cost: $1–1.50 for a whole coconut. The flesh can also be scooped out and eaten after drinking the water.
Where are the best juice bars in Siem Reap?
Look along Sivatha Boulevard and the streets around the Old Market for dedicated juice bars. Many cafe-restaurants also offer fresh juice menus. Some spots near the Angkor Night Market specialise in cold-pressed and health juices.
Can I find cold-pressed juices in Siem Reap?
Yes — a growing number of health-focused juice bars offer cold-pressed juices. These are pricier at $3–5 per bottle but retain more nutrients. Look for wellness cafes and expat-oriented spots near the Old Market and Sivatha Boulevard.
Are there juices unique to Cambodia I should try?
Yes — try fresh palm sugar juice (tuk tnot), available near palm trees in rural areas and occasionally at markets. Tamarind juice and fresh roselle (hibiscus) juice are also distinctively Cambodian. Pennywort juice (krasang tearb) is a local health drink.
What time do juice bars open and close in Siem Reap?
Street stalls selling juice typically operate from 7am to late afternoon or early evening. Dedicated juice bars and smoothie cafes usually open 7–8am and close around 6–9pm. Night market stalls may sell juices until 10pm.