For those on a budget, it is possible to have a delicious meal at most of the guesthouses located in and around town. The guesthouses serve both Western and Cambodian cuisine and the food stalls generally serve local dishes including fried snake, stuffed frogs and a variety of insects.

Eating at the hotels is another option, although it is slightly more expensive than eating at a guesthouse. In general, hotels offer a wide selection of local and international cuisine.

For a decadent dining experience, indulge in a meal at one of the city's luxury hotels. Sofitel Royal Angkor has an impressive buffet with a wide range of starters, main dishes and desserts. Several hotels also offer classical dance performances for guests to enjoy while having their meal.

Local cuisine

Cambodian cuisine uses many spices that are commonly used in Asia. However, the combination of spices, the amounts used and the unique cooking styles give it a distinct flavour. Amok is a traditional Cambodian curry dish that is steamed instead of cooked directly over a fire. The curry usually contains fish which has been steamed in banana leaves. Amok Chouk is the same dish but with snails instead of fish. Sach ko char spee khieu (beef with Chinese broccoli) is eaten with rice and very popular. Khmer Sour Soup, also known as peasant food, is a very tasty vegetable stew.