The Phnom Penh Visitors Guide 62nd

Siem Reap

Place to Eat in Siem Reap Siem Reap is a food-lover's delight, offering an array of dining venues and cuisines from Asia and the West. It’s easy to sample many types of Cambodian food, from traditional dishes like amok and lok-lak to adventurous contemporary fare.

Siem Reap to/from Phnom Penh Air travel from Phnom Penh

Cambodia Angkor Air and Cambodia Bayon Airlines offer several daily flights between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. (See Domestic Flights on page 80.) Road travel from Phnom Penh Bus: Bus travel is the most popular means of overland transport to Siem Reap. The road is paved and smooth and there are several regularly scheduled daily buses, taking 6 hours to make the trip for $6 on a standard bus, and up to $12/pax on a deluxe bus from companies such as Giant Ibis and Mekong Express, offering better facilities and a safer ride. At least a couple of bus companies, including Giant Ibis, are running night buses to Siem Reap. See Bus Companies and Bus Schedule on pages 78-79. River ferries from Phnom Penh River ferries between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap on the Tonle Sap used to be the most popular means of travel. These days the local ferry is less popular, running part of the year (August - March), but higher quality slow boats have gained popularity with outfits like Compagnie Fluevial Du Mekong and Tara Boat running regular trips (see below.) When running, the local ferries depart 7:30AM from the Phnom Penh Port on Sisowath Quay and in Siem Reap, the docks at Chong Khneas, 15km south of town. Tickets and can be purchased through hotels or travel agents. ($35, 251km, 4-6 hours) Compagnie Fluevial Du Mekong (CFM) High quality, very leisurely paced 3-10 day boat trips between Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City on a traditionally crafted wooden riverboat with deluxe facilities. www.cfmekong.com Tel: 023-216070 Tara Riverboat Offering an affordable 3 days/2 nights riverboat trip between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, stopping in Kampong Chhnang and Battambang along the way. www.taraboat.com Tel: 092-957765

Dolce Vita Wat Damnak Village Tel: 096-6866539/Open: 6:00PM-11:00PM

Authentic flavors served up by an Italian couple with fantastic value. Everything prepared by Italian hands with generations old recipes. The hospitallity and warmth provided by the hosts is incredible, always cooking, serving, and tending to all needs. Come early to be sure and get one of their delicious pizzas. The eggplant parmesan almost brought me to tears. Do not miss this one. Just off Bamboo Street. Georges Rhumerie "Once upon a time, 5years ago, Georges found himself in Cambodia after a long voyage from..." Southeast of Wat Damnak Tel: 096-8617448 Open: 12:00PM-10:00PM(Mon-Sat) Offering quite a unique style of cuisine from Siem Reap, inspired by Georges' multi-culteral background, Georges'cuisine is authentic and honest as French Creole cuisine the food and flavor of Reunion island, French and Asian cuisine. Full bar including a dozen different infused rums, also inspired by Reunion island, but with a Cambodian touch. A full range of Georges'pre- serves (jams, chutney, chillies pastes) are also available. Maybe Later "Solid menu with creative decor" Great food, stunning decor, nice prices, and friendly service. This husband and wife team, along with their loyal staff, produce fantastic Mexican food and drinks in a setting where the amazing decor alone is worth a trip. The menu has just the right amount freshly prepared favorites to keep your jones for Mexican food under control. The chioce of tequilas is impressive as is the service. #713, Street 14 Tel: 078-941793 Open: 11:00AM-10:00PM

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