5 Best Restaurants in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Operated by M'Lop Talang, a non-government organization established to support disadvantaged children and their families, this vocational training restaurant demonstrates just how good the training is—the service is friendly and attentive and the food delicious. The menu ranges from Cambodian specialties such as amok trei, a steamed fish curry, to international dishes such as burgers, pizzas, and fish and chips.

You can fish your own dinner right out of the Gulf of Siam on a trip arranged by this restaurant, then take a class to learn how to prepare it—or just choose whether to have it grilled or made into a tartare, sushi, nigiri, or tempura. By far the most authentic Japanese food in Sihanoukville, the menu is heavily reliant on the Japanese owner's whim and the fish caught that day. Bento boxes, okonomiyaki, and other delights are also on offer.

Dine on the edge of Victory Beach, next to the crashing waves, at this lovely indoor-outdoor Cambodian restaurant. All manner of fresh fish and seafood, from stir-fries to clay pots to barbecues and curries, is available. Locals eat at this little offbeat gem—which is always a good sign. As it is usually only frequented by locals, English is not really spoken, so go with the flow.

This alfresco beachfront restaurant at the Sokha Beach Resort offers some of Sihanoukville's most breathtaking sea views. The menu focuses on seafood-driven tapas, such as croquetas, shrimp cocktails, salpicon, ceviche, and fish tacos. Book a beachside table and order some cocktails to savor the sunset before dinner.

Here you can try a shake, house-made yogurt, or a brownie, indulge in a massage, and learn about volunteering opportunities in Sihanoukville. The café has Wi-Fi and a handicrafts shop upstairs. It's not the easiest of places to find—hidden down a dirt road behind the Samudera Market in town—but it's well worth the trek, as it benefits the Starfish Project, which supports individuals in need.