Siem Reap guide · Where to eat
Places to eat in Siem Reap, with what to order and how comfortable each is for families and older travellers.
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Cambodian food leans on rice, fish, coconut milk, lemongrass and herbs. Fish amok, a steamed fish curry, is the national dish, and fish sauce and prahok (fermented fish) appear in many dishes. That means vegetarian food needs a little care: a dish that looks meat-free may still be made with fish sauce or shrimp paste. Say clearly that you eat no meat, fish or egg, and ask staff to confirm sauces.
We found two places with evidence for vegetarian choices. Haven, a training restaurant on Chocolate Road, says its menu has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Peace Cafe, near the Old Market, describes its food as vegetarian, though we could not confirm that it is egg-free. We did not find a dedicated Jain restaurant. For Indian food, a guide lists Modiji's near Pub Street as Pure Vegetarian, and Chusska near the Old Market as a halal vegetarian Indian kitchen; confirm egg and onion or garlic with staff. Larger hotels and Indian-run restaurants can often cook simple dishes without onion or garlic if asked in advance, but please check this yourself.
Western-style cafes in the Wat Bo and Old Market areas generally offer salads, fried rice with vegetables, noodles and fruit shakes. Stick to bottled or filtered water, and ask for drinks without ice if you are unsure of the source.
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Street 26, Phum Wat Bo, Siem Reap
A vegetarian Khmer restaurant on Street 26 in Wat Bo, in a restored wooden house with a garden, with many plant-based options.
Taphul Road, Siem Reap
A Cambodian restaurant on Taphul Road that Wikivoyage lists with low prices and many vegetarian options.
Pokambor Avenue, riverside, Mondul 1 village
A riverside restaurant on Pokambor Avenue serving modern takes on Cambodian classics based on family recipes, between the Raffles area and downtown.
Street 7, Old Market area, Siem Reap
A small Indian restaurant on Street 7 in the Old Market area that describes itself as a halal vegetarian Indian kitchen.
Wat Damnak Market Street, behind Wat Damnak pagoda, south of the centre
A dinner-only restaurant behind Wat Damnak pagoda cooking Cambodian ingredients with French technique, long listed as one of Siem Reap's best-known tables.
Chocolate Road, Sangkat Sala Kamreuk, Siem Reap
A training restaurant on Chocolate Road that gives vulnerable young adults vocational skills, and whose menu includes plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
Street 2 Thnou, corner of Street 9, Old Market area
A long-hours restaurant at the corner of Street 2 Thnou and Street 9 near the Old Market serving Thai and Cambodian dishes, including a tofu stir-fry.
Near Pub Street, central Siem Reap
A South Indian restaurant near Pub Street serving masala dosa and filter coffee, with separate eating areas for vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners.
Near Pub Street, central Siem Reap
An Indian vegetarian restaurant near Pub Street serving Gujarati and North Indian dishes, a rare option for Indian families who want familiar food in Siem Reap.
Rambutan Lane, south of Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
An organic Khmer and Western restaurant on Rambutan Lane near Wat Damnak, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes and cooking classes.
Near the Old Market, East River Road, Siem Reap
A cafe near the Old Market that describes its food as fresh, healthy vegetarian, with juices, breakfasts, noodles and Asian dishes.
200 Pokambor Avenue, riverside near the Old Market
A riverside traveller cafe at 200 Pokambor Avenue near the Old Market, serving breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Taphul Road (Street 27), Wat Bo side of town
A long-running Khmer restaurant on Taphul Road known for home-style Cambodian dishes such as fish amok and pomelo salad.
Near Pub Street, central Siem Reap
An Indian restaurant near Pub Street serving Tamil, Kerala and South Indian dishes, with some North Indian food as well.
246 Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
A Khmer and Asian restaurant at 246 Wat Bo Road that Wikivoyage lists with some vegetarian options and says is often full.
