A Legion of Chef, food-adventurers, restauranteurs and fine buffs have made their home here, bringing with them the flavor of their countries, whether they are Khmer, French, Italian, American or Belgian. We are going to start with Burgers because they are almost universal, and because we've seen internet wars break out over which are the best burgers in Siem Reap Province. Starting with the most eclectic , and because the word is in the name , Burger Gourmand on Sok San Road is what happens when the French get their hands on something as simple as a meat sandwich. On homemade buns, they made them with beefs, as you expect, but then they made them with duck, and lamb, chicken and pork, and with a rather unbeatable flourish, with foie grass too. You can not top that, unless you are adding the caramelized shallots. Their homemade buns and French fries are top notch too.
West -East Burger in the middle of town has just opened with everything homemade on site, from from the chargrilled burgers party to the buns to the addictive sauce. Crossing the globe, they make their burgers with everything from beef, to chicken, fish, crocodile, and Peking Duck, starting at just 4 $ . They have candy floss too. We love that ( because We never really grew up). Another Practitioner of The Pure Art Burger is Jungle Burger on the other side of the river. This is a great little sports Bars that also serves up some of the most competitive burgers in the town. Their burgers Kalifa, a double beef burger, is a feast for famished bears, and the rest are not for the delicate either. The rest of the menu mixes in Khmer Classic, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and this is one of the few places in town where you can pick up a pie. And pork scratching. Should have mentioned those before...
Abacus Garden Restaurant on the road to the airport is also frequently touted for having the best Burgers in town, an incredibly good value 10 $ sandwich of beef and magic, but they are better known for their carefully thought-out menu of French classic, sometimes with a little local twist. Abacus is the grand dame of Siem Reap French Fine dining, but she's still sexy as hell, in a beautiful air-conditioned restaurant and Garden Terrace.
The New Kid on the French block is Armad's, which has been impishly turning out a short but perfect menu of stecks, ducks, salmon, cheese, and cold cuts and a killer French onion soup to just two years. This Chic, Parisian bistro-style restaurant is designed for smart, well oiled, nights out with good friends, and the kind of dates you'll still want to speak tomorrow....