Sunday, September 30, 2007

Restaurants and Bars in Siem Reap

Siem Reap is only a small town but, because of the Ancient city of Angkor, it attracts over one million visitors every year. As Siem Reap receives more visitors, then the need for restaurants and bars increases, which many developers have recognised.
Siem Reap has hundreds of restaurants to choose from now, including Khmer, French, Thai, Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indian, Mexican, Korean, Steak, Fish, BBQ, buffet style and lots more. The buffet style restaurants are very popular with tour groups, as these are great places to see Apsara Dancing which makes an entertaining and nice evening out. There are also many Khmer style restaurants, which have live Khmer singers singing Khmer songs. These restaurants are very popular with Khmers, so if you are looking for something different then this might be worth trying.
There is an abundance of restaurants in Siem Reap serving all kinds of food from all corners of the world. French, Thai, Italian and Indian are the most popular restaurants, so if you fancy a steak, a Thai curry, an Indian curry, a pizza or some pasta, then you will not have far to look in Siem Reap. There are no McDonalds, Burger Kings or Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets in Siem Reap, but there are a number of fast food restaurants opening up, serving similar types of food.
If you are looking for a romantic night out in Siem Reap, then there are number of execllent restaurants in town with many of them having international chefs and serving fine wines from their wine cellars.
Siem Reap also has quite a number of bars and pubs now and the main nightlife is located in and around Pub Street (Bar Street). A good night out does not need to cost a fortune, as the price of drinks are not that expensive in Siem Reap especially during happy hours. If you are looking to go night clubbing, then there are number of night clubs that are worth going to if you fancy a dance or a late drink. A lot of the night clubs play western music and also a lot of Thai music.

La Residence D'Angkor Stylishly decorated but supremely relaxed, The Dining Room serves both international and Khmer cuisine in a serene, traditional atmosphere. Our globally acclaimed team of Chefs feature Executive Chef Pascal Schmit who offers international dishes with French flair and flavour, and Mee Sarmorn who prepares traditional Khmer cuisine with a contemporary twist.
Tel: 063 963 390


Bopha Angkor
Set in an amazing tropical garden, where you can have a drink on the terrace on the bank of the Siem Reap River, the restaurant offers variety of traditional Khmer cusine.
Tel: 063 964 928




Meric
Dining at Meric offers the best of both worlds. Choose from international dishes or a seasonally-inspired Khmer menu showcasing the distinctive harvests of local farmers and untamed surrounds. Named after the world-class Cambodian pepper grown in the famed Kampot region, diners at Meric will enjoy a truly unique experience.
Tel: 063 966 000

Angkoriana
Newly renovated, our Museum Restaurant serves authentic Khmer dishes in style. Built to cater to a capacity crowd of 140 guests at any one sitting, the ambience is perfect for a good meal whether it be lunch or dinner. If you so prefer, we have an air-conditioned VIP section to meet your comfort.
Tel: 063 760 274


Jasmine Lodge
Centrally located in Siem Reap, Jasmine lodge is a popular place to meet amongst travellers offering delicious Khmer-style food. It is a good place to relax with a beer at the end of the day and play a 'free' game of pool.
Tel: 012 784 980 / 012 530 843 / 063 760 697