Best Khmer restaurant in Siem Reap

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2021.02.09 / Last modified at 2021.03.09

Most of the tourists really demand for the real-real khmer cuisine once they have visited Siem Reap province but they have faced the same problem that dont know or which restaurant provides the best khmer cuisine at the affordable price.

After reading this article, you will no longer face the same problem that is hard to find even in a restaurant in Siem Reap and you will know 5 restaurants that are well known in Khmer Cuisine.

Mahob Restaurant

Address: At the river side
Opening hours: Monday till Sunday from 11:30 am – 10:30 pm

Mahob means “Food” in khmer so that means Food Restaurant. The restaurant that provides the authentic khmer food which is decorated with the lotus leaf and their chef’s special in khmer cuisine including the mouthwatering braised river fish fillet in Palm sugar. This restaurant also has buffet and private dinners as well which can be held in either indoor or outdoor of the restaurant.

2. Malis restaurant

Address: Pokambor Avenue Riverside
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun from 6:30am – 10pm

Malis Restaurant is a high end Cambodian restaurant that provides not just the best khmer cuisine but along with the Apsara Dance performance, a Garden with a pond, boasts a riverfront view. They offer the very memorable taste of Fish Amok, Kampot Crab Fried rice and Beef curry that are all served in lotus leaf with old traditional decoration.

3. The Kitchen Charcoal

Address: Wat Bo Road, corner St 22
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday from 10am- 2pm and from 6pm- 10pm

The Kitchen Charcoal will serve the rural flavour to the guest which gives the atmosphere of khmer countryside. They support Homegrown, and sources from sustainable local farms by buying the ingredients from them. You can enjoy your indoor dining along with the Jazz music.

4. Hunkaar Table and Lounge

Address: #Korean-Cambodian Friendship Road 30
Opening hours: Monday- sunday from 6am- 11pm

Hunkaar Table and lounge is the spot to relax with a side of cocktail on the table with khmer cuisine such as pomelo and prawn salad, Goby fish with caramelized palm sugar, or maybe the spicy seafood soup. Especially if you are sitting on the first floor, you will find the bright and modern lounge, with a view of the swimming pool.

5. Viroth’s Restaurant

Address: 17252 Wat Bo Road
Opening hours: Monday till Sunday from 10am- 2pm from 5pm- 10:30pm

This restaurant serves khmer classic and regional specialties, locally sourced and cooked fresh to order. We would recommend trying minced pork grilled in Kaplou leaves, or fried curry with shrimp. They also have a private dining room with the air conditioner for guests to own their party. It’s located on the first floor of a traditional khmer wooden house and it can accommodate up to 35 guests which it’s perfect for special celebrations such as birthday parties.