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Battambang’s dining and drinking scene is modest but interesting and varied, with good inexpensive local dining at places like White Rose and Chinese Noodle Dumpling, several places serving proper international fare such as Green Mango, Riverside Balcony and Eden, and some more unique offerings, especially in the Walking District area, such as Choco l’Art, Bar Libations and Vintage.

The picturesque Walking District is of special note. The area of just a few square blocks harbors more than a dozen cafes and bars as well as a few shops and galleries in classic colonial era buildings, especially between Street 121 (‘Pub Street’) and the market along Streets 1.5, 2 and 2.5.

The ‘Night Market’ on the riverfront in front of Phsar Nath is a great place to try local foods. The stands and cafes are geared for the locals but are foreigner friendly, and very inexpensive. Noodle dishes, soups, pate sandwiches, fried meats, Cambodian fruit shakes and more. There is a similar evening cluster of food stands near the Provincial Museum.

Come early evening, there is a pretty good choice of places for sundowners. Riverside BalconyBar Libations, Lotus Gallery and Bar, Madison Corner and Here There Be Dragons are all good places to begin. Battambang shuts down fairly early, with Madison Corner often the last bar in the Walking District to shut its doors at night.

White Rose - Battambang Restaurant

White Rose

Popular with locals, tourists and expats alike, this long running corner-shop Cambodian restaurant offers an a huge menu of mostly…
Riverside Balcony

Riverside Balcony

One of my favorite places. Lovely location and the perfect building for it – a large open balcony bar hovering…
Chinese Noodle Dumpling, Battambang, Cambodia

Noodle Restaurant

Inexpensive local restaurant a few doors down from the White Rose. A bit more geared to locals than foreigners, but…
Nary Kitchen

Nary Kitchen

Battambang’s Nary Kitchen is a family-run restaurant that serves inexpensive, delicious Khmer food. The simple menu is filled with classics…
Lotus Gallery & Bar

Lotus Gallery and Bar

In the heart of the Walking District on Street 2.5, Lotus is a contemporary art space upstairs, and a bar…
Bric a Brac, Battambang, Cambodia

Libations Bar

Sophisticated sidewalk wine and tapas bar at Bric-à-Brac. Perfect cocktails and a choice seven different well-chosen wines by the glass.…
La Casa - Battambang

La Casa

The newest addition to the Battambang dining scene, La Casa is serving up some excellent, authentic thin crust pizza. The…
Kinyei Café

Kinyei Café

Cozy little coffee shop in the corner of quaint little Street 1.5. Long-running with a few recent changes including partnering…
Khmer Thai Dishes

Khmer Thai Dishes

Local family restaurant next to the main market, just off the riverfront, almost opposite the Night Market. As the name…
Khmer Delight

Khmer Delight

Friendly, long-running restaurant with comfortable curbside and indoor seating, serving Khmer and international dishes including a good lasagna and Khmer…
Delicious Restaurant & Bar

Jaan Bai

Popular, NGO based, contemporary restaurant serving excellent Cambodian cuisine, a very nice tapas, and a selection of cocktails. Choice of…
The Green Mango Café & Bakery

The Green Mango Café & Bakery

Comfortable a/c restaurant and bakery, offering a selection of western and American dishes such as burgers, wraps, burritos and good…
Ganesha Family Guesthouse

Ganesha Family Guesthouse

Friendly, popular place with good affordable food and drink and a loyal following of expats and travelers. Full bar with…
Flavors of India

Flavors of India

Good, authentic, moderately priced Indian restaurant on ‘Pub Street’ in the Walking District. Tandoori, Tikka, Masalas, Indian breads, mutton, chicken.…
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