Angkor Wat Restaurants

This is one of the most original restaurant-bar-hotel-guesthouse in Siem Reap. Because it is open, different levels are open for dinner around low tables, ( put of your shoes) and in the downstair restaurant there are several times an evening traditional Khmer dances and music.
Good service and good meals, a large choice of Kmer and western food.
Don't be afraid, when you go to the toilets, you'll see some crocodiles downstairs !!(and alive!)

Favorite Dish: Eating in a very original envirement. Nice Khmer dances, good music.

When you spend one full day in visiting Ta Phrom, Banyan and Angkor Wat, your will feel a bit hungry at lunchtime. My tuk tuk driver drove me to a serie of small restaurants in between the tempels, and he told me that resto No. 21 was a good one.
We had a simple lunch together, some Kmer soup with a rice plate with chicken and for some $ we could start again visiting other tempels.

Favorite Dish: Just a good and simple Kmer lunch.

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The Red Orchid Restaurant is situated on the top floor of the Ta Phrom Hotel along the Siem Reap River , next to the Old Market.
It's a first class place, I would say better than the average restaurants in the place, beautifull view over the riverside, small balcony tables, overlooking the river.
What I took as dinner was a original Kmer Herb soup and a famous Lok Lak porc.Delicious!
Some evenings there is life music and a dancing floor.

Favorite Dish: Good place, first class, excellent food.Nice view over the river.

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It may be hard to believe that I ate one of my best meals on my trip at a resteraunt simply called "21". At the exit gate for each temple you will be hoarded with shopkeepers and cooks all inviting you to spend your money. Your tuk tuk driver may request you meet him at a specific resteraunt like I did, go ahead and trust him and have a seat on the plastic lawn chairs provided and enjoy an awesome meal with a temple view.
Children will harass you to buy their goods, and they try tons of tactics from sympathy to plain persistance but no worries once your meal shows up they scatter. Read more about this in tourist traps for angkor wat. I thought the kids were cute and part of the cultural experience. Occassionally they bring around some good stuff but they charge steep prices for their goods!

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I was in Siem Reap in January of 2008 and there were so many places to eat from.
kind of summary of the food available.
Try to patronize a KHMER owned business if that is possible: such as Angkor Palms Restaurant.
There are no good malaysian restaurants, if so they are "bluff malaysian"
Indiann food is purely fraud, concocted by whoever they brought over. South Indian food is not available as yet.
Good chinese food at Mono Rom just in the main street near the old market
There is a popular vietnamese restaurant owned by viet people. In general foreign cuisine restaurants would be owned by nationals of that country. Like L Oasis Italiana is run by an itlaian, Le Malraux french restaurant is run by a french. I also ate at the restaurant of Angkor Village rather upscale, french dishes cooked by khmer chef and it showed.
There is a simple Japanese restaurant called GuruMothers Cafe and it feels like a small japanese rest in Japan and the food is authentic japanese.
Good Coffee shops: angelinas Bar, Joe to Go. Just before leaving Breakfast at the coffee shop at the airport was not bad either

Favorite Dish: wine drinking is a problem, since the temperature destroys the taste. But did drink a good bottle at Le Malraux recommended by the owner. At Angkor Village Resort a Chilean Chardonnay somewhat flat in taste. Dont expect good wines, but mandalay Inn has the same winelist as the Angkor Village Restaurant and at much lower prices. Beer ( i am not a beer drinker) is cheaper than coffee and seems a safe bet. Cambodian coffee is very strong and bitter and acquired taste.
You can eat well in Siem Reap. I ate mainly Khmer and French Food with Burmese food coming my way courtesy of maung Maung.

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In general I would recommend dining with any of the food vendors in the archeological park while you are exploring the temples. There are many food vendors to choose from near most of the temples. If you are having trouble locating a food stall check near the craft stalls. Ice cream and fruit vendors stroll the grounds selling their wares and locals also set-up shop with full hot meals in a variety of places. The food is safe to consume. They cook it right there in front of you so it comes out hot, fresh and delicious. The offerings are primarily Khmer cuisine and most of the stalls are family run so the children are helping out right alongside their parents. And even though this is a touristy area the food is still very inexpensive. The food stalls are a great alternative to returning to Siem Reap for lunch, especially when visiting the more distant temples.

Favorite Dish: If you’re not that adventurous or can’t quite decide I always recommend the chicken with ginger and garlic. It’s a delicious and safe choice. I found the Khmer food generally simple but extremely flavorful and it quickly became a favorite of mine.

After a long morning exploring Angkor Wat we were tired, hungry and the heat was starting to rise with the sun. We ate breakfast at one of the stands at Angkor Wat. If you are standing with your back to Angkor Wat the vendors and food stalls are located to the right inside the complex. Marc became friendly with one of the food stall vendors and we decided to eat with him. Breakfast is simple, as is most of the food in Cambodia, and generally consists of bread, scrambled eggs, cheese and coffee. The food was filling, tasty and cheap. The vendor also sat with us and talked to us over our meal which was a great way to interact with the locals and learn more about the area. I would recommend having breakfast at one of the food stalls after you watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat. Not only is the food safe, hot and delicious, you’re helping the local economy and maybe making some friends along the way.

Favorite Dish: Breakfast is usually bread, cheese, eggs and onions with coffee or tea.

Our favorite is The Blue Pumpkin in Old Market area. (Also many people's favorite).

Contemporary, modern and stylish, the second floor lounge has huge, white day-bed like sofas where you and your family can all get on them and relax while enjoying your food.

They have a fantastic bakery churning out mouth-watering bread and pastries. Their menu is very creative with all sorts of sandwiches, tall cold drinks and different cuisine. We had a sandwich, a salad and an italian pasta dish, all were superb. Prices are very reasonable. Don't forget to try their fresh made ice-cream.

This restaurant also operates a small branch selling cold drinks and ice-cream at Siem Reap airport.

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