Siem Reap Restaurants

If you are a beer drinker you will enjoy the area around pub street and the market as many places offer "Happy Hour" and no matter what time of day it is you will find a cheap beer somewhere on offer.

I discovered this restaurant by chance as i had to find a toilet very quickly indeed, so after rushing in i decided to have a drink, perused the menu and ordered tortillas and burritos. When i lived in the USA we frequented many Mexican Restaurants but the food here was the best i ever ate and came back twice more and can recommend the Steak Chimichaga and the pizzas, all served at a very reasonable price.

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Father's Restaurant is a great place to try out the Khmer cuisine because there is a variety of local favorites and more available at affordable prices. It's located at the Central Market, in an open air food court. "Father" will recommend you some of the favorite dishes and cook them fresh for you. His "amok" dish is touted as the best in Siem Reap.

There's an impressive website set up to promote Father's restaurant and you can decide on what you want. There's also western & Chinese dishes but when in Cambodia ......

Pro :
Good inexpensive food
Friendly service
Free wifi

Con:
Since it's open air, the stifling weather did bother me a bit while eating spicy foods

Favorite Dish: I'm salivating just thinking about it but my favorites have to be the Amok and Khmer red curry, washed down with fresh fruit juices.

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Soup Dragon serves mostly Vietnamese cuisine for breakfast till late, so whenever you need a Pho (Vietnamese noodles in a clear refreshing broth) fix, drop by and order from a variety of noodles served with either chicken or beef. I had breakfast here and ordered the Pho Bo special, noodles in beef broth with beef balls, briskets, tripe and all sorts of goodies.

In the evening, you can chill out on one their 3 floors and watch people go by. There's also free wifi and some travel information at the restaurant.

Inexpensive food & drinks, including beer, located conveniently at the corner of Pub Street & Hospital Street.

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The Blue Pumpkin is a franchise located at several locations in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. The one I went to is located near the Old Market. It stands apart from other coffee & desserts outlets because it has this "all white" modern look to it. They also serve breakfast, sandwiches and burgers when you've had your fill of amok & curry.

There are 2 floors, downstairs selling all sorts of delicious pastries and ice-cream and then there's upstairs where the "Cool Lounge" is. The Cool Lounge, reminiscent of a Miami-esq club, is where you can escape the heat to an air-conditioned room with long sofa or beds, to have some ice-cream while surfing the net.

Opens 06:00-22:00 everyday

Favorite Dish: The chocolate ice-cream with liquor is so yummy on a hot day

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I came here twice in 3 days, nuff said :)

Situated in a small lane off Pub Street, this little restaurant packs a mighty culinary punch from a simple menu and authentic Italian food. The decor is equally simple, predominantly in blue & white, lending a Mediterranean feel to it. White table & chairs fit tightly along the lane while a couple more share a small space with the counter and pizza oven. It's also open air so there's no air-conditioning if you want to escape the heat & humidity of Siem Reap. Nevertheless, the food & service is enough to make you forget about it.

The menu is simple, offering a range of delicious pastas, pizzas and other traditional Italian fare. There is also a wine selection and I opted for white wine instead due to the stifling weather during my stay. The prices are on the high side for Cambodians but inexpensive for Italy. However, the prices are justifiable due to imported & quality ingredients. Definitely worth returning to.

Opening hours: 12noon to 11pm

Favorite Dish: I had delicious bruschetta & prosciutto pizza.

If you need a decent Latte or Capucino - the Blue Pumpkin brews a decent cup. Just don't expect anything fancy.

Favorite Dish: Nothing favorite. Just like to stretch my feet out on one of those sofas after a long day trekking through temples.

I have eaten at Ecstatic Pizza several times, and I usually eat there when I am in Siem Reap. Every time it has been a good experience. The food is great, and the owner is very friendly.
The last time I was there, I started with a Feta Cheese appetizer. Its called an appetizer, but it was huge! It was actually enough for 2 people. The vinaigrette dressing was delicious. Since there name is Ecstatic Pizza, of course I always have a pizza. They have about 20 different kinds of pizza, and they always come with plenty of cheese. The style in Cambodia is to make pizzas with thin crust, but you can order thick crust if you like.
They also have breakfasts (English, Western, Brunch), and they specialize in omelets with about 10 different kinds. Prices are quite reasonable.

Favorite Dish: I also like their Eggplant Parmesan. Very tasty sauce and lots of cheese!