Amazon Angkor

The Amazon Angkor is located at 998 Salakanseng, in the centre of Siem Reap. Nearby attractions include the local markets and shopping area, Pub Street, the Angkor National Museum and the Golf Course. The Angkor Wat temple complex is just a few minutes away too.

Outside, the restaurant’s décor is a mix of traditional Cambodian elements, like the tall palm trees, and modern particularities, like the triple roof. The building is immense because Amazon Angkor can accommodate more than 300 people inside. The long, narrow tables are neatly organized in rows and have comfortable chairs with thick padding. The tall grey walls with columns remind you of a museum or a church, but the tall, wide windows allow plenty of natural light to come inside.

The Amazon Angkor offers a refreshing place to enjoy your lunch or dinner because this restaurant sports air condition to cool you off after running through the heat of Siem Reap. The unique selling proposition of Amazon Angkor is free access to the daily Apsara dances that accompany every buffet dinner you can enjoy here.

These traditional dances feature special hands and feet movements, with particular meanings. If you want to understand the grasp the symbolism of these dances, it’s best to visit the Angkor Wat temple complex and the museum first. As many visitors want to enjoy the chance of delighting in a symbolism-packed traditional Apsara dance with their meal, it’s best to book your seat in advance.

The menu you can enjoy is based on Khmer and Chinese specialities, Hi-Tea, drinks, dessert. The dinner buffet includes Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Western dishes. If you are a vegan or vegetarian, Amazon Angkor has plenty of things you will enjoy apart from simple salads. These dishes are good and value-for-money, but the thing is you will have plenty of options to choose from.