Give me somewhere different to eat – something new to try – somewhere interesting to go. Our food/drink/ and more guide will show you some ideas. We might be slow at posting things up here, but if we are it’s only so we can keep them to ourselves a little bit longer. Now that’s not too selfish is it?
Here are a selection of our articles – click for specific articles on bars – restaurants
The hive is (almost) a secret place. I have heard it referred to as “The next hangout for expats”. The same person said to me, “keep it as a secret, I’d hate my favourite place to get too popular.” But I never could keep a secret … It’s tucked away, … Read More →
Following a post on “10 Great Places to eat for a cause” in the S.E.A. Backpacker (http://www.southeastasiabackpacker.com/10-great-places-to-eat-for-a-cause-in-south-east-asia), we decided to copy their idea. Here are twelve places in Siem Reap, granted not all restaurants, that “have a heart” and do more than the average for the community. They have all … Read More →
There are some bits of my job that threaten to become disasters. This (I just have a feeling in my bones) is going to become one of them. Both my wallet and my waistline are going to stop talking to me for months. However my sweet tooth is in heaven.Where … Read More →
On the corner of Abbey Road and Penny Lane is an interesting bar. Actually if you look for those two addresses on a map of Siem Reap, you’ll find neither. But go along THE Lane (the small alley that runs just North of and parallel to Pub Street) and you’ll … Read More →
On the riverfront, just down from the Old Market, there’s the Angkor Trade Centre. At the back of that is a Noria (it doesn’t do much as there’s no water there, but it looks good for the photos). In front of that is a new café. In fact it’s quite … Read More →
I’ve had a few people say to me “It’s all very well having all these ideas, but it’s too confusing to make an itinerary from them.” This indeed may be a problem. Siem Reap Post . com offers so much, it’s hard choosing what to do. There is also the … Read More →
More an fixture than anything else, Rosy’s is an incredible attraction on the Bar (and guesthouse) scene in Siem Reap. It’s on the East bank of the river. If you cross the river using the Highway 6 bridge (which you can’t do in a tuk tuk or bike as it’s … Read More →
Tucked away (a bit), close to the main drag of Pub Street, yet far enough away to be worth mentioning is a tiny bar. It’s called Picasso. Stand at Pub Street, in either of the side streets that cross it. Walk toward the river, half a block and you come … Read More →
It’s a rainy afternoon, and you feel like treating yourself. Or alternately you might just feel like stepping back into a world you thought had passed 70 years ago. Put on some decent togs and take a trip to the F.C.C. for High Tea. The Foreign Correspondent’s Club next door … Read More →
I wish to thank Steve Grace for this article on his visit to an unusual restaurant. Photos are by his friend, Andrew Eatwell. Enjoy! “When friends extended an invitation to join them for dinner at a Korean restaurant here in Siem Reap, I was quick to say yes. I like … Read More →
You know we look for places with a difference – well Common Grounds certainly fits that bill. It’s a little tucked away. You can approach it from Tep Vong Street – go down the small road beside the ANZ Bank (most tuk tuk drivers know that) and it’s about 50m … Read More →
There’s a new player in town in the restaurant game. However this is one serious player. For them, it’s not a game, it’s a serious business endeavour. Chanrey Tree, owned by Mister Kann (from the Sokkhak Spa) has taken a run down property and built a brand new Khmer House … Read More →
Dah Dah …. With a fanfare and a small flourish, not to mention an acrobatic performer or two, the Cambodian Circus, Phare, announced its new café. Of course, we went along for a meal. It’s at the circus ground, and we know you know where that is. We turned up … Read More →
OK, I know. This article is going out on a limb. I have found, for me, the perfect Indian Restaurant in Siem Reap. Now I grant you this will cause some controversy. I hope to get many emails from people saying “I agree with this choice”, but I also welcome … Read More →
My diary is quite full at the moment. So I was upset when my dining partner changed their plans and let me down at the last moment. Still, no problems, I went ahead and made the promised visit. The Sugar Palm. It’s not too hard to find. Most tuk tuk … Read More →
“Miss Wong Cocktail bar for a taste of vintage Shanghai. The cherry-red lanterns suspended from the doorway beckon passersby to this hidden gem. Inside, slip into one of the intimate leather booths for an Indochine Martini. Easily the most atmospheric and most seductive bar in Siem Reap, it’s perfect for … Read More →
Aha restaurant is a fine dining establishment operated by the Shinta Mani Hotel. Hence it shares all the qualities and values of that hotel; care for the staff, responsible management etc. It also serves amazingly good food. I made a special night out and went along. It is located in … Read More →
Haven is a training restaurant. It was the brainchild of Sara and Paul from Switzerland. They spent some time helping with an orphanage, only to find the management had no idea what the orphans would do when they left. So, they set up Haven. This is a place that takes … Read More →
Charlie’s Bar. The tale is inexorably linked with Charlie’s story. So, we will tell the two together, and hope you enjoy it. The first question? Why publish this article today? There are two reasons. Charlie’s has been open a month today. Also, we wanted to advertise his 4th July party … Read More →
Life’s too short for bad coffee. So goes the slogan on the back of the tee shirts for Sister Srey. I went to a really great café the other day. I was a little naughty, because I went on a Sunday morning, when they were busy, with no appointment and … Read More →
UPDATE 07/09/13 As of today, Schnitzel Wirtin are moving to a new location. They have a new restaurant on the river, on the East side, opposite the Crocodile Farm. The food and service is just as good, but now they have more room to be able to serve you. Normally … Read More →
Green Star Restaurant. It’s a Khmer style, not for profit restaurant. The food is cooked by Khmers, served by them and the menu is of Khmer dishes. Let me tell you a little about it first (although if you’re interested, you can read it all on their menu card, copied … Read More →
Well, this certainly was something different! Following on to our visit to Sombai, we saw an advert for a Khmer Cocktail making class – which used the product, Sombai. So, being good reporters (and liking a drink) we decided to go along and try. Here’s the report. If it gets … Read More →
SOMBAI !!##!!?! I know, it sounds like a Japanese exclamation, just before the hero in a comic strip hits the baddy! Well, you’re a tiny bit close with the Japanese, but only a tiny bit close. Actually it’s an infused rice spirit, marketed in Siem Reap by a very nice … Read More →
There’s a very interesting bar in town, called the tuk tuk bar. We have been watching it on facebook, and when they announced the “mini tuk tuk bar” I decided to go along and visit. However, this turned out to be more of an adventure than I had thought, and … Read More →
I went to a different restaurant the other day. It comes under the category of a “Beer Garden”. I thought I’d write about it as it may well be of interest to readers of this blog. There’s also a salutary lesson at the end!! OK, so I went with a … Read More →
Fancy something a little different to eat? Fancy, shall we say, destination dining Khmer Style? Where the meal is not the point of the evening, it’s going to the place with a good group of friends and having a good time? Try a Khmer Bar be que. But try one … Read More →
UPDATE 29/08/13 UC is back open again under the management of its owners – Jacob and Carsten. We wish them luck in continuing with this unusual bar. We’ve been there and can confirm that it has had a “freshen up” but is still just as quirky as ever. The menu’s … Read More →
Viroth’s Restaurant is close to the centre of Siem Reap, set on one of the main roads out. It’s just across the river from the main heart of the town. It’s set behind a wall, so when you enter, you get the feeling of entering an oasis of calm in … Read More →
“Running amok, sometimes referred to as simply amok (also spelled amuk, from the Malay meaning “mad with uncontrollable rage”) is a term that is used for a sudden outburst, usually aggressive or violent, and is preceded by a dissociative episode of brooding over some perceived wrong towards a person or … Read More →