The short answer
Banllé Vegetarian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
One of the clearest places in Siem Reap to eat Khmer food without meat or fish. Guides describe it as vegetarian with many vegan dishes, but we could not confirm it is egg-free, so ask about egg in sauces and amok.
Diet
What we checked
- 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
Banllé Vegetarian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- Street 26, Phum Wat Bo, Siem Reap
- Dining style
- Garden restaurant in a wooden house
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: vegetable amok, mushroom curry, grilled tofu
- Good for
- Vegetarian and vegan Khmer food
- Check
- Egg in dishes such as amok
Why it matters
Why Banllé Vegetarian Restaurant is worth your time
Cambodian dishes are routinely built on fish sauce, prahok and shrimp paste, so a menu planned around plants is a real convenience for vegetarians. Banllé is one of the places guides return to for a meal that does not need an interrogation of the kitchen.
The setting also suits older travellers who prefer a seated, unhurried lunch to the noise of the centre. The caution is egg: vegetarian here does not mean egg-free, and we have therefore tagged only the vegan options, not pure vegetarian.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegetable amok
A vegetarian take on a classic Khmer dish.
- 02
Garden house
A restored wooden house with a garden.
- 03
Plant-based options
Many dishes are reported as vegan.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Banllé is set in a restored wooden Khmer house with a garden on Street 26 in Wat Bo, according to a Green Queen guide from 2019. That guide names vegetable amok, grilled tofu, mushroom curry and a platter with homemade sweet and sour sauce, and says the vegetables come from an on-site farm.
Another guide describes the food as vegetarian and says most dishes are marked vegan. It also notes that traditional amok contains egg and does not say whether the vegetarian version here does, so ask before ordering if you avoid eggs. Both sources are older than this year, so check the menu in person.
It is a calmer alternative to the Old Market area. Arrive in daylight to find the lane easily and to enjoy the garden, and ask for the softer curries if the group dislikes heat. We found no Jain statement, so request no onion or garlic early.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask whether dishes contain egg
- Confirm hours before going
- Request no onion or garlic if needed
- Check access to the garden
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Street 26, Phum Wat Bo, Siem Reap
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or early evening
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A garden restaurant in a wooden house; there may be steps or uneven ground. We could not confirm access, so ask ahead. It is quieter than Pub Street.
- Tickets and access
- Guides report daily opening with a break in the afternoon, but sources differ on exact hours. Confirm hours and book for groups.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Banllé Vegetarian Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A garden restaurant in a wooden house; there may be steps or uneven ground. We could not confirm access, so ask ahead. It is quieter than Pub Street.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Banllé vegetarian?
Yes, guides describe it as a vegetarian restaurant.
Is it vegan?
Many dishes are reported as vegan, but it is not stated as fully vegan.
Is it egg-free?
Not confirmed, so ask.
Sources and further reading
- Green Queen: vegan and vegetarian Siem Reap (2019)
- Nishiv: vegetarian food in Siem Reap
- Rusty Compass: Siem Reap eating
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
