The short answer
Modiji's: what visitors should know first
A sensible choice if your group wants a Gujarati or North Indian vegetarian meal without checking every dish for fish sauce. A guide lists it as vegetarian and as serving no alcohol. Confirm hours and your Jain needs when you arrive.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Pure Veg. The whole menu has no meat, fish or egg. 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
Modiji's facts at a glance
- Location
- Near Pub Street, Siem Reap
- Dining style
- Indian vegetarian, sit-down
- Price signal
- Moderate for Siem Reap
- Signature order
- Try: Gujarati thali or khichadi kadhi
- Good for
- Indian vegetarian meals, families
- Alcohol
- Reported not served; confirm
Why it matters
Why Modiji's is worth your time
Cambodian cooking leans on fish sauce, prahok and shrimp paste, which makes strict vegetarian eating tiring for Indian visitors on a longer stay. A dedicated vegetarian Indian kitchen takes much of that checking away and lets older relatives eat familiar food at an ordinary pace.
One source calls it one of the few vegetarian restaurants in Siem Reap, so it is worth knowing about before you arrive. Treat it as a reliable fallback on temple days, when you return tired and want a plain thali rather than a menu you have to question dish by dish.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Gujarati thali
A listed dish that gives a full plate in one order.
- 02
Vegetarian listing
A guide describes the food type as vegetarian.
- 03
Near Pub Street
Easy to reach from central hotels and the Old Market.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Modiji's is an Indian vegetarian restaurant near Pub Street. A guide to Indian restaurants in Siem Reap lists it as a vegetarian restaurant and names a Gujarati thali, khichadi kadhi, dal tadka and vada pav among the dishes. That is a useful spread for a family that wants dal, rice and kadhi after several days of Khmer food.
Order a thali if you want a complete plate, or share two or three dishes with rice or bread. The same guide says no alcohol is served here, though guests may bring their own, which many families will find helpful. Ask staff how spicy each dish is, as the heat can differ from what you are used to at home.
Jain travellers should speak to the staff before ordering. Being vegetarian is not proof that the kitchen leaves out onion, garlic or root vegetables, and we found no statement about it. Because you are close to Pub Street, you can fit a meal here around the Old Market without extra transport.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours before you go
- Ask about spice level
- Tell staff if you avoid onion or garlic
- Phone ahead for a large group
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Near Pub Street, central Siem Reap
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner, away from the Pub Street evening crowd
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Central and close to hotels, so the walk is short and mostly level. Seating is at tables; ask about steps at the entrance and expect Pub Street noise at night.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is normally needed for small groups; phone ahead for a larger family. A guide reports daily opening and no alcohol served, but confirm hours before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Modiji's
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Central and close to hotels, so the walk is short and mostly level. Seating is at tables; ask about steps at the entrance and expect Pub Street noise at night.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Modiji's vegetarian?
One guide lists it as vegetarian; confirm with staff on arrival, including whether any dish uses egg.
Is it Jain?
We found no Jain statement, so ask before ordering.
Does it serve alcohol?
A guide says no, though guests may bring their own; check on the day.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
