The short answer
Simon's Tandoor: what visitors should know first
Yes, for Indian vegetable curries and a taste of home. It serves meat as well, so it is not pure vegetarian. Tell staff clearly if you want vegan or no onion and garlic.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Simon's Tandoor facts at a glance
- Location
- 93 Street NR3, Kampot
- Dining style
- Indian restaurant, mixed menu
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: chana masala or aloo gobi
- Good for
- Indian vegetable dishes
Why it matters
Why Simon's Tandoor is worth your time
For Indian visitors, familiar flavours can be a relief after days of Khmer and Western food. This restaurant offers a small taste of home in a town with few Indian options.
It also shows how Indian cooking has spread through Cambodia's tourist towns. Indian restaurants in smaller Cambodian towns are rarely strictly vegetarian, so knowing what the kitchen serves before you go saves disappointment. Here the vegetable dishes are the draw, and clear communication about vegan, onion and garlic needs makes the meal work. Even with careful ordering, strict Jain diners should treat it as a backup rather than a solution, and carry some supplies of their own for long days out.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Chana masala
A chickpea curry, a safe vegan choice if specified.
- 02
Aloo gobi
Potato and cauliflower dish.
- 03
Vegan requests
Say vegan when ordering.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Order the vegetable dishes, such as chana masala, aloo gobi or aloo jeera, with rice or bread. HappyCow notes that vegan diners should specify vegan when ordering, since butter or cream may otherwise be used.
Because the kitchen cooks meat as well, strict vegetarians and Jain diners should ask about shared utensils and oil. Ask for dishes without onion and garlic, but understand this is not a stated policy.
Go with family for a shared meal. A review from March 2026 on HappyCow suggests the restaurant was open recently, but confirm hours.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm opening days
- Say vegan when ordering
- Ask about onion and garlic
- Ask about shared cooking oil
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 93 Street NR3, Kampot
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner, Monday to Saturday
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A normal restaurant with seating; the entry is street-level. Ask for a table away from the road if noise bothers you.
- Tickets and access
- Directories list Monday to Saturday opening and Sunday closed; confirm before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
A normal restaurant with seating; the entry is street-level. Ask for a table away from the road if noise bothers you.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it pure vegetarian?
No, it serves meat.
Can vegans eat here?
Yes with care; specify vegan when ordering.
Is it open on Sundays?
Directories list it as closed on Sundays.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
