Must-see restaurants in South Coast

  • Gelato Italiano

    Sihanoukville

    Run by students from Don Bosco Hotel School, this cafe specialises in gelato (Italian-style ice cream) but offers so much more, including coffee, pizza…

  • Night Market

    Kampot

    The bustling night market next to the Durian Roundabout is full of cheap food stalls where you can chow down on simple noodle and rice dishes, grilled…

  • Mom's Kitchen

    Sihanoukville

    Plonk yourself down on a street-side seat here and dig into cheap rice and noodle dishes, plus Western breakfasts (English, farmer's etc) and mains. It is…

  • King Café Island

    The Southern Islands

    Opposite the Monorom Guesthouse a short walk north of the pier, this place slings the best coffee on the island and – as importantly – is about the only…

  • Psar Nat

    South Coast

    The food court here has a dozen stalls that are great for breakfast soup, num kong (delectably chewy Khmer doughnuts) and num kroch (fried dumplings…

  • Veronica's Kitchen

    Kampot

    This easygoing and super-friendly open-air restaurant is run by a local family and has a considered menu of classic Khmer and European dishes that manages…

  • Market

    The Southern Islands

    In the absence of restaurants in the village, the wet market has you covered, with several food stalls along the main walking strip serving fried rice,…

  • Chez Paou

    Sihanoukville

    Another Otres legend taken over wholesale by the Chinese. They kept the name, the menu and – most importantly – the chef, so you can still expect good…

  • Moon

    Koh Rong

    This unassuming local place serves up superb Khmer and Thai specialities with a heavy seafood bent, including stir-fried crab and steamed fish. The…

  • Captain Chim's

    Kampot

    Some of Kampot’s best budget bites are found here. Best known for breakfast, Khmer faves such as loc lak (salad featuring marinated, stir-fried beef) will…

  • Burger Workshop

    Kep

    The patties here, prepared by a skilled French burger maestro, are terrific and come in beef, chicken and veggie varieties. Better yet, it doubles as a…

  • Koh Lanta

    Koh Rong

    Named after the famous French version of Survivor, which for years was filmed on Koh Rong, this restaurant and bakery offers some of the best pizzas on…

  • Happy Pop Pizza

    Sihanoukville

    More than a pizza joint (pun intended), Happy Pop's Cambodian fare is the best in the Otres area. Big barbecue selection, sandwiches and steaks too.

  • Samudera Supermarket

    Sihanoukville

    Samudera has rows of imported goods including surprises like Vegemite, Ritz crackers, European cheeses and wine.

  • Psar Leu

    Sihanoukville

    For Sihanoukville’s cheapest dining, head to the food stalls in and around Psar Leu; the vendors across the street, next to the Kampot taxis, are open 24…

  • Rusty Keyhole II

    Kampot

    This popular bar-restaurant combines British pub fare and Khmer home cooking. It's best known for ribs and the Sunday roast, and is also a popular spot to…