Tamara Clarkes Travel Blog: Great Dining Spots in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Thursday, 3 May 2012

Great Dining Spots in Siem Reap, Cambodia

by Bookhotelsonlinein Travel / Destinations (submitted 2012-04-08)

Your Siem Reap accommodation may be inclusive of a complimentary breakfast, but your lunch and dinner, most of the time, are not. Don't worry; Siem Reap in Cambodia features an amazing range of cuisines and dining venues. You just have to stroll around and you'll surely find plenty of great places to eat. The list below is just 5 of the best restaurants and eateries in town.

Abacus
Set in a tranquil garden, Abacus is known for serving delectable Western cuisine cooked on wood fire. Some of the best dishes here include grilled lamb with rosemary, T-bone beefsteak, duck in mango sauce, and homemade desserts. The restaurant also offers a selection of great wines and cocktails. Guests can choose to dine inside the air-conditioned area or in the pleasant garden terrace.

Alliance Cafe
A chic restaurant that features an art exhibit, Alliance Cafe can be found inside a colonial building in Wat Damnak area. Locals and tourists flock to this place to experience authentic French cuisine that is always prepared with fresh, local ingredients. For a lovelier dining experience, Alliance Cafe offers Shadow Theater performances and Khmer dances during Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Blue Pumpkin
Known for its modern ambience and contemporary fare, Blue Pumpkin features indoor cafe seating as well as a cozy sofa lounge with a full bar located upstairs. The restaurant serves delicious sandwiches, finger foods, and pasta dishes. Blue Pumpkin also offers free Wi-Fi Internet access, allowing guests to do business or simply surf the net while enjoying a sumptuous meal.

Curry Walla
This award-winning restaurant offers a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes at very reasonable prices. Situated near Angkor Night Market, Curry Walla prides itself on serving delightful meals and providing free Internet access to its diners. For those who want to get a taste of great Indian cuisine but prefer to stay at their hotel in Siem Reap, the restaurant also offers free delivery.

Red Piano
One of the well-known dining venues in town, Red Piano features indoor, sidewalk, and balcony seating with great views of the street scene. The interior of this restaurant is designed with musical decors and the comfortable atmosphere lures diners to stay a little bit longer after a scrumptious meal. Red Piano is popular for serving Western fare as well as a wide selection of Belgian specialties and Asian dishes.

Dining venues are scattered across the town, but for your utmost convenience, book a Siem Reap accommodation near the Old Market, as most of the best restaurants are can be found there.
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Sabrina Gayo is a full-time copywriter based in the Philippines, specializing in content for accommodation providers. She writes articles to share her experiences in the many interesting places she has visited. Her major personal goal is to do as much travel as possible and be able to see the most beautiful and amazing destinations in the world.

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