Destination Guide : Siem Reap Restaurants
After 20 days in Siem Reap, we just have too many restaurants to share. They couldn’t possibly be lost in a Destination Guide. They needed their own post! Cambodia was home to our favorite food in Southeast Asia… ok, it’s tied with Singapore… and Vietnam is a close second. It’s no surprise, we love food in Southeast Asia and there is plenty to enjoy in Siem Reap.
SISTER SREY CAFE : Veggie packed menu with great vegetarian and vegan options. Juices and kombucha too! After almost a month in Japan, we happily ate up all of the fresh vegetables here. We loved the design of the restaurant. Their drink menu was pasted into children’s Golden Books. So we would always keep them on the table to read. Minimalist traveler hack!
SIEM REAP BREWPUB : Menu is a balance of Khmer and Western food. We tried a delicious curry and the frog legs here are actually pretty good too! And, of course, their beers are delicious, especially the IPAs.
DOLCE VITA : We ate at Dolce Vita no less than 5 times during our 20 day stay in Siem Reap. During our first dinner, we bonded with the owner, Chiara, and her husband. Both are from Northern Italy and after a couple of years in Krabi, Thailand, they have settled in Siem Reap. Their pizzas feel straight from Italy and they make for the perfect break from Khmer cuisine. Chiara presented our kids with gifts on our last dinner and the kids still think of her every time they see them.
VILLA WAT DAMNAK : Our favorite place for Khmer (Cambodian) meals. It’s located in our first accommodation, but you do not need to stay here to enjoy a meal. Cambodian peanuts to start the meal alongside an Angkor beer. Khmer vegetable soup with yellow squash and luffa gourd was my favorite. The luffa gourd tastes just like fresh cut grass in the best way possible. Fried rice was our family favorite as well. But the staff was the best part! We had the best time with them during our many, many meals there. Read more about our time in Siem Reap in our Destination Guide. Once again, our servers gave our kids gifts during our final meal. I think about the staff here often!
LITTLE RED FOX ESPRESSO : A sweet little spot for an espresso, kombucha, or lunch. Our cafe loving girl and I had a wonderful one-on-one lunch here.
POMME : Another spot that we visited often. We connected with Ollie, the owner, and his family quickly. The food was good, but we enjoyed the Khmer dishes more at Villa Wat Damnak. We did however love playing pool during dinner and the Kingdom IPAs that they serve. (Did you spot those barefeet above? T really made himself at home!). Ollie’s family even got our, slightly squeamish, Liv to hold a teeny tiny frog. So many great memories made here!
BANANA RESORT : Last and so memorable… our breakfasts at the Banana Resort. We enjoyed 16 breakfast at our accommodation and I still want more! Now, you can only eat here if you’re staying here. But this is just another plea for you to book a stay here. It is truly so special. Caroline, the owner, and her Khmer staff make breakfast per villa each morning whenever you decide to roll out of bed and head to a table near the pool. Fresh fruit, juice, strong coffee, eggs, and always a freshly baked bread. Her French roots make for delicious food and were very much appreciated!
Have you traveled to Siem Reap? If so, what was your favorite place to eat? If not, have you ever had Khmer dishes? Share in the comments below!
