A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Marum. Wat Polanka · Khmer (contemporary) — A garden restaurant and training school for marginalized youth, serving inventive Cambodian dishes like red-tree-ant stir-fry.
Malis Siem Reap. Central Siem Reap · Khmer (upscale) — The Siem Reap outpost of Cambodia's flagship fine Khmer restaurant, showcasing refined royal-cuisine dishes.
Khmer Kitchen Restaurant. Old Market / Pub Street area · Khmer (traditional) — A long-running, budget-friendly favorite for classics like amok and pumpkin curry.
Genevieve's. Wat Bo area · Khmer & Western — A social-enterprise restaurant supporting local training programs, popular for reliable Khmer and comfort food.
Pou Restaurant. Wat Bo Road · Khmer (home-style) — A charming spot beloved for beautifully presented, authentic Khmer home cooking.
The Sugar Palm. Taphul Road · Khmer (traditional) — A stylish wooden-house restaurant whose fish amok reputedly inspired chef Gordon Ramsay's own version.
Cuisine Wat Damnak. Wat Damnak · Modern Khmer (fine dining) — Chef Joannès Rivière's seasonal tasting menus put Cambodian cuisine on the map; long listed among Asia's 50 Best Restaurants.
Embassy by Chef Kimsan. Corner Street 05 · 4.8★ (879 reviews)
Cuisine Wat Damnak - Siem Reap. City · 4.6★ (712 reviews)
Kanell Dinner Show. High School Road · 4.6★ (444 reviews)
Kroya by Chef Chanrith. Shinta Mani Hotel Junction of Oum Khun St · 4.7★ (339 reviews)
LUM ORNG Farm to Table Restaurant. Tramneak Street · 4.7★ (273 reviews)