Siem Reap Vistior Guide 59th

restaurants

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cambodian

Butterflies Garden Restaurant “Tropical butterflies in a romantic garden setting” #535 Street 25, Wat Bo area Tel: 063-761211 / Open: 6:00AM - 10:00PM ***Happy Hour: 2PM-7PM Tropical butterflies and a koi pond in a romantic serene garden. The menu offers Khmer and interna- tional cuisine with an extensive vegetarian selection plus an array of fresh juices, beer, wine and cock- tails. Specializing in events from corporate retreats to

Asana Old Wooden House “Asian grandmother’s recipes” The Lane (next to Pub Street) Tel: 092-987801 / Open: 11:00AM - Late

You'll find a traditional Cambodian wooden house nestled on The Lane (the north alley of Pub Street). It's no ordi- nary wooden house though, it's a relaxed bar and lounge with hammocks, hanging beds and a garden patio down- stairs, plus a full bar upstairs. In addition to the full bar and selection of cocktails Asana offers light bites and a few full meals featuring ‘Asian grandmother’s recipes.’ Also offering unique Cambodian cocktail classes. www.asana-cambodia.com S EE O LD M ARKET A REA M AP P AGE 12 $$ The Balcony

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“Romantic dining near the Old Market” Viheachen Village at La Villa du Bonheur Tel: 063-765761 / Open: 6:00AM - 11:00PM ***Happy Hour: 5PM-7PM

The upstairs restaurant of La Villa du Bonheur , The Balcony offers a breezy, beautiful spot to enjoy din- ner and a drink . This tastefully-decorated terrace restaurant offers a romantic dining option. The menu includes a range of French and Cambodian dishes, as well as a full bar with a selection wine and cocktails. M AP A REA G-3 $$

Miss Wong Cocktail Bar “The coolest cocktail bar in town” The Lane, (Pub Street alley) Old Market area Tel: 092-428332 / Open: 6:00PM - 1:00AM Still the coolest cocktail bar in town, and still serving tasty snacks and light meals. The small but delicious modern Chinese menu perfectly complements the evocative decor; cherry red lanterns beckon visitors in to get a taste of old Shanghai. Be sure to enjoy the slid- ers--barbecued pork or duck on a Chinese bun--or one of their six types of dim sum. If you're looking for more, try one of their hot pots or bowls filled with rice or noo- dles. Recommended. www.misswong.net S EE O LD M ARKET A REA M AP P AGE 12 $$ Soul Kitchen “Style and tapas on Sok San” Sok San Road Tel: 081-880023 / 11:00AM - Midnight A big step up from the usual Sok San bar, the hip new Soul Kitchen is serving up Thai and Khmer Tapas, excel- lent cocktails, curbside and cushy indoor aircon seating with the bar hovering between. The place has style and ambiance to spare. Great place for a sundowner or two and snacks. M AP A REA F-2 $$

Bopha Taprom Restaurant “Great curries!” #1224 Phum Salakanseng (off Airport Road) Tel: 095-992799 / Open: 10:00AM - 9:30PM Bopha Taprom offers an extensive selection of authen- tic Cambodian dishes on a breezy garden patio. Soak up the atmosphere and try Khmer dishes that you won't find on most tourist-oriented menus . There's lots of seafood, and vegetarians will be happy to know there are several choices for them too. S EE M AP P AGE 14 $

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