Must-see restaurants in Battambang

  • Jaan Bai

    Battambang

    Jaan Bai ('rice bowl' in Khmer) is Battambang's foodie treat, with a sleekly minimalist interior offset by beautiful French-Khmer tilework lining the wall…

  • La Villa

    Battambang

    Battambang’s most atmospheric dinner option dishes up delectable Khmer, Vietnamese, French and Italian dishes, plus wines from around the world…

  • Lonely Tree Cafe

    Battambang

    Upstairs from the shop of the same name, this uber-cosy cafe serves Spanish tapas-style dishes and a few Khmer options under a soaring, bamboo-inlaid…

  • Riceholic

    Battambang

    Run by a Japanese couple who operated pop-up kitchens in Australia, Riceholic specialises in making its own seasonings and a traditional koji (fermented…

  • Cafe Eden

    Battambang

    This American-run social enterprise offers a relaxed space for a hearty breakfast or an afternoon coffee. The compact lunch-and-dinner menu is Asian…

  • Cafe HOC

    Battambang

    This social enterprise has an inviting photographic menu with a compact list of Khmer and Japanese favourites, but it's best known for its all-you-can-eat…

  • About the World

    Battambang

    Travellers love this cosy spot for its relaxed ambience and tasty vegetarian options, including the recommended Spanish omelette and tofu burger. Those…

  • Green Mango Café & Bakery

    Battambang

    Much more than just a bakery, Green Mango serves salads, sandwiches and delicious appetisers like hummus and black-bean nachos to complement its coffee…

  • Kinyei

    Battambang

    Besides having the best coffee in town (national barista champs have been crowned here), teensy-weensy Kinyei does surprisingly good Mexican food, vegie…

  • Garage Sandwich Bar

    Battambang

    So this is a curious combination of bike-repair shop and bakery, but it works thanks to freshly baked bread and some of the best-value sandwiches in…

  • Choco l'art Café

    Battambang

    Run with gusto by local painter Ke and his partner, Soline, this inviting gallery-cafe sees foreigners and locals alike gather to drink and eat Soline's…

  • Creperie Battambang

    Battambang

    Sample some delicious savoury French crêpes at this hole-in-the-wall eatery. These are Breton-style buckwheat flour pancakes and are gluten free and…

  • Flavors of India

    Battambang

    This Battambang outpost of a popular Phnom Penh Indian restaurant opened after some curry-craving expats ordered takeaway all the way from the capital …

  • La Pizza

    Battambang

    Pizzas come in every shape and size at this popular east-bank restaurant, including by the slice (US$1.75), half size, full size and extra large. La Pizza…

  • Battambang BBQ & Buffet

    Battambang

    Offering an all-inclusive tabletop barbecue and serve-yourself buffet, this place is unbelievably popular with local Khmers and domestic tourists…

  • Vegetarian Foods Restaurant

    Battambang

    This hole-in-the-wall eatery serves some of the most delicious vegetarian dishes in Cambodia, including rice soup, homemade soy milk and dumplings for…

  • La Casa

    Battambang

    Out of an attractive space near the bus offices, La Casa serves one of the best thin-crust pizzas in Battambang, as well as excellent pasta dishes and…

  • Chinese Noodle Dumpling

    Battambang

    The Chinese chef at this Battambang institution does bargain dumplings and serves fresh noodles a dozen or more ways, including with pork or duck soup.

  • Riverside Night Market

    Battambang

    Locals in the mood for good-value Khmer food flock to about a dozen neon-lit eateries across the street from the Battambang Museum.

  • New Night Market

    Battambang

    Battambang's new night market is across the road from Psar Nath market, along the riverfront. Here you'll find a variety of vendors serving up cheap…

  • Night Market

    Battambang

    Battambang's original night market, at the northeast corner of Psar Nath market, dishes up barbecued chicken, fish and pork.