4 Best Restaurants in Cambodia

Despite its small size, Kampot has some of the best restaurants in the kingdom and this tiny French-run deli-café is one of the standouts. The fare is relatively simple—salads, sandwiches, and homemade pastries and pies, but it's all top quality and made using natural, locally sourced ingredients.

This small restaurant is a popular with the chic weekenders from Phnom Penh and it's the perfect spot to stop in before catching a boat to Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island). The handwritten chalk menu features quesadillas, burgers, and grilled sandwiches, served in large, tasty portions. 

There are two branches of Khéma in the city, but this one, with its French colonial stylings, heritage building, and location in the heart of the old quarter, is the one to go to. Expect modern French cuisine served at all times of the day, but weekend brunch is probably the most popular meal.

This pleasant Japanese-style café by the river serves good snacks, small plates, desserts, and drinks. Try a cashew-nut shake—you'll probably want a second. You can also try the sauna upstairs.