Guidebook for Krong Siem Reap
Food Scene
Amazing pastries, bagels, muffins, cakes and whole seed breads available from Wednesday to Sunday.
8 locals recommend
Bang Bang បុ័ងបុ័ង
Angkor Night Market StreetAmazing pastries, bagels, muffins, cakes and whole seed breads available from Wednesday to Sunday.
Great selection of Tourist friendly Khmer dishes such as Fish Amok ($3.5) and Beef Lok Lak ($3) & 50c for beer.
Pot and Pan
Steung ThmeiGreat selection of Tourist friendly Khmer dishes such as Fish Amok ($3.5) and Beef Lok Lak ($3) & 50c for beer.
Best Coffee ($3) in town and excellent breakfast bagels ($5.5) Not a bargain but very nice.
16 locals recommend
The Little Red Fox Espresso
Best Coffee ($3) in town and excellent breakfast bagels ($5.5) Not a bargain but very nice.
Hipster styled cafe with a good range of Western breakfast options ($3-6) and nice coffee($3). Great Chicken Salad.
16 locals recommend
Sister Srey Cafe
Hipster styled cafe with a good range of Western breakfast options ($3-6) and nice coffee($3). Great Chicken Salad.
Offers a good selection of Middle Eastern dishes at a good price. #Hummus ($2)#Falafel ($3.5) #Moussaka($5)
Atmosphere Siem Reap
136 Central Market StOffers a good selection of Middle Eastern dishes at a good price. #Hummus ($2)#Falafel ($3.5) #Moussaka($5)
Tuk Tuk Tacos
Sok San RoadGreat Tacos starting from $1.50 and frozen margaritas for $2
Vietnamese Coffee Noodle Soup
774 group 14Excellent Phở for only $2! Comes with unlimited iced tea.
Excellent Coffee ($2.5) and breakfast options such as avocado and feta on rye. w/ poached eggs ($4)
Brother Bong Cafe
Street 20Excellent Coffee ($2.5) and breakfast options such as avocado and feta on rye. w/ poached eggs ($4)
Excellent vegetarian food full of color and flavor in a tiny garden restaurant ($4-6)
The Veg ''G'' Table Cafe
Excellent vegetarian food full of color and flavor in a tiny garden restaurant ($4-6)
Mamma Shop Restaurant
678 Hap Guan StBest Italian food in town.($5-8)
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent rooftop bar in a 5 star hotel on the river. Every day between 6-7pm, all cocktails are half price!
Jaya House RiverPark
River RoadExcellent rooftop bar in a 5 star hotel on the river. Every day between 6-7pm, all cocktails are half price!
Half price offer on an impressive selection of cocktails between 5-7pm. Great rooftop area that overlooks the river
22 locals recommend
Palate Angkor Restaurant & Bar
Corner Street 20Half price offer on an impressive selection of cocktails between 5-7pm. Great rooftop area that overlooks the river
Very friendly expat bar with a good selection of cocktails. Happy Hour till 6-8pm daily.
10 locals recommend
Picasso Bar
Very friendly expat bar with a good selection of cocktails. Happy Hour till 6-8pm daily.
An expat spot away from Pub street. Frequently puts on special events with DJs, themes and bands. Great garden area.
6 locals recommend
The Republic Bar and Restaurant
Group 4 Sala Kamreuk RdAn expat spot away from Pub street. Frequently puts on special events with DJs, themes and bands. Great garden area.
The most touristic bar in town right in the center of Pub Street. It's known for it's funky Graffiti and buckets of Alcohol. Closes around 4am
9 locals recommend
The Angkor What? Bar
Street 08The most touristic bar in town right in the center of Pub Street. It's known for it's funky Graffiti and buckets of Alcohol. Closes around 4am
Sightseeing
Great spot for an authentic Cambodian experience. You can rent little huts with hammocks for $1 and stay for sunset drinks.
Lotus Farm By Samatoa
17250 63Great spot for an authentic Cambodian experience. You can rent little huts with hammocks for $1 and stay for sunset drinks.
If you're looking to take a day trip a little out of Siem Reap, I would recommend Kulen Mountain which offers a stunning waterfall and nice hiking trail ($20pp)
64 locals recommend
Phnom Kulen
If you're looking to take a day trip a little out of Siem Reap, I would recommend Kulen Mountain which offers a stunning waterfall and nice hiking trail ($20pp)
If you're looking to escape the crowds and don't mind travelling a bit out of town, this is my favorite temple ($5pp)
10 locals recommend
Beng Mealea
If you're looking to escape the crowds and don't mind travelling a bit out of town, this is my favorite temple ($5pp)
Parks & Nature
Where the locals go to unwind. A great place to spend an afternoon in a hammock by the reservoir . You can swim, drink and socialize with the locals. Roughly $8 return via Tuk Tuk.
22 locals recommend
West Baray
Where the locals go to unwind. A great place to spend an afternoon in a hammock by the reservoir . You can swim, drink and socialize with the locals. Roughly $8 return via Tuk Tuk.
Shopping
The store "Brands Collection " has a good selection of designer clothes at a fraction of the RRP.
190 locals recommend
Lucky Mall
The store "Brands Collection " has a good selection of designer clothes at a fraction of the RRP.
High end tourist market filled with local artisans selling products ranging from jewelry, clothes, art, and food.
26 locals recommend
King's Road Angkor
Old Market BridgeHigh end tourist market filled with local artisans selling products ranging from jewelry, clothes, art, and food.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent Western gym with air-con, sauna, steam room and a good selection of equipment. ($5 for a one-off visit)
Angkor Inter Fitness
Preah Sangreach Tep Vong StreetExcellent Western gym with air-con, sauna, steam room and a good selection of equipment. ($5 for a one-off visit)
New cinema offering most English blockbusters in 2D and 3D. ($4-5)
46 locals recommend
Major Cineplex Siem Reap
ផ្លូវ ស៊ីវុត្ថាNew cinema offering most English blockbusters in 2D and 3D. ($4-5)
A temple themed mini golf circuit about a ten minute drive from time ($4-5pp).
6 locals recommend
Angkor Wat Putt
A temple themed mini golf circuit about a ten minute drive from time ($4-5pp).
Quite difficult but a lot of fun. You have 1hr to solve a series of puzzles and challenges in one of four themed rooms. ($15-20pp)
The Great Escape
National Road 6Quite difficult but a lot of fun. You have 1hr to solve a series of puzzles and challenges in one of four themed rooms. ($15-20pp)
Essentials
There are supermarkets all over the place in Siem Reap so we won't struggle to find one. I feel this one offers the best range of Western products such as cheese, meats, health foods, liquors and crisps.
66 locals recommend
Angkor Macaron
54 Sivutha BlvdThere are supermarkets all over the place in Siem Reap so we won't struggle to find one. I feel this one offers the best range of Western products such as cheese, meats, health foods, liquors and crisps.