If you look back at Kampot over the last decade versus Kampot in 2026, you will definitely see an entirely different city that you can hardly recognize as the same. The recent developments in Kampot are influenced by the ever-growing tourism Kampot receives both locally and from international visitors. The dynamic charm of this city remains the same, offering a peaceful yet active, slow living but eventful lifestyle in Kampot. Once in Kampot, your body relaxes from the tension as you take in the beautiful views and the fresh, clean air. Naturally, the growing number of visitors become a magnet for new business opportunities, thus creating the more developed Kampot city we have now. Among the many new establishments are places that have earned a place in the hearts of visitors, complemented by establishments that have been beloved for years. Kampot offers an abundance of food choices, local taste, western cuisines, desserts, fusion food, and more. Keep up to date on your next trip with the top 9 places to dine in Kampot!
Popular Western Food Choices in Kampot
It is not often that you can find a city that blends so well with both local and foreign cuisines. Kampot’s architectural scenery offers a very European vibe in the “Old Market” part of town owing to the French colonial era. Apart from the architectural influence, many restaurants in Kampot are European influenced as well, making Western food a familiar cuisine. Here are our top picks for Western food in Kampot:
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Twenty Three Bistro Kampot
If you’re looking for a wide variety of high end European dishes, then this bistro will definitely become your favourite. A unique menu, with fresh ingredients, is great for both couples and families, but is best enjoyed with a large group. Moreover, the setup of the bistro offers an ambience of colonial relaxation, allowing full focus on, and enjoyment of the food itself. This little bistro is the number one choice among expats, locals and visitors for special occasions, long lunches and sultry dinners, where guests experience the quality and taste of Europe, but in Kampot. Twenty Three offers warm and excellent service, a great selection of wines and craft beers, great taste, and a very reasonable price to match the quality of each dish.
Simple Things
As simple as the restaurant’s name, Simple Things is so much more and welcomes visitors with a casual and friendly ambience. This restaurant also serves as a cafe spot focusing on vegetarian and vegan selections of food. With many varieties of dishes, such as sandwiches, pizzas, salads, pastas, and even desserts with either vegan options or plant-based ingredients. For those who are looking to enjoy Kampot with a specific diet, do not fret, after all, Kampot is a city that welcomes all and is a space for everyone. Beyond the very healthy selection and combination of ingredients, you will definitely be wowed by the taste of each dish, full of flavor, and it is also very Instagrammable! To add on, the menus at Simple Things are not only plentiful but also affordable. At Simple Things, the environment and the food are kept simple yet are very much captivating till your next return.
Aroma House Kampot
If you want a taste of Mediterranean cuisine, then why not check out Aroma House? Nothing like a quick bite, that is not only pleasing to the eye but to your taste buds too! Aroma House serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine, rich in its aroma and a taste that leaves you wanting more. In addition to the traditional choices of ingredients packed with nutrients and protein, Aroma House also serves vegan options, wraps, salads, and other dishes from its long list of food. The portions of each dish could fill not only you, but also your friends. At Aroma House, you get to enjoy delicious dishes, a cozy dining atmosphere, and a pretty view of Kampot city.
Locals’ Eats To Try Out in Kampot
If you are looking for local foods that give authenticity, taste, hygiene, and Kampot aesthetics, then we have 4 choices for you. Enjoy Kampot’s food while experiencing the freshness and view of this city!
Vanna Restaurant & Bar
One of the top places for tasting local dishes while also keeping your options open to equally tasty Western food, is none other than Vanna Restaurant and Bar. A local-style restaurant with a twist is what makes this place special. Their Khmer dishes have earned a place in the hearts of many locals and also visitors from different countries. Their dishes are simply local favorites, filled with flavor and authentic regional ingredients. This local restaurant is easily a go-to food place with its most affordable pricing, clean and very local Kampot vibe, with the plus of friendly staff. The taste is incredible for every local dish, whether it’s chicken, fish, beef, or their western dishes on the menu. Find out what a true, authentic taste of Kampot is like at Vanna Restaurant & Bar.
Sabay Beach Restaurant & Cocktails
Searching for lunch with a view of Kampot’s Riverside or a dreamy dinner to end the day while watching the sunset? Come to Sabay Beach Restaurant & Cocktails. The menu offers a mix of elevated Khmer cuisine and French fine dining, paired with bespoke cocktails and premium craft beers. Explore different cuisines, not just local Khmer food, but other delicacies too. The best of all, at Sabay Beach Restaurant & Cocktails, is that you get to experience amazing food, whilst having a beach-like vibe with the calming presence of the river, and enjoy the sunset over Bokor Mountain. Amaya Kampot is very close by, and our team would be happy to organise transport should you wish to dine at Sabay.
Phum Thmey Kampot
Travelling in a large group can be tough if you choose the wrong location for lunch; not only will you require a spacious seating layout, but also different varieties of food and activities to keep everyone entertained afterward. The best place to meet your needs would be Phum Thmey Kampot! This newly renovated restaurant is spacious with different seating options, all with the best view and different activities you could actually spend time enjoying together after lunch. The star of Phum Themy Kampot is its selection of local Khmer foods that come in big servings, at an affordable price, and with great taste. In addition, they also serve different types of Khmer desserts and fruits. Phum Thmey Kampot is locals’ favorite restaurant to just relax, eat, and spend time with their friends or family during the trip.
Reatrey Oyster
A popular yet easily overlooked seafood restaurant in the city center of Kampot is Reatrey Oyster. With fresh seafood every day, from octopus, prawns and crab to oysters, this restaurant is set up as a neighbourhood stall a few minutes away from the Durian roundabout. Starting from when they open at 5:30 pm until late at night, you’d better believe a long queue of people waiting to get their seats from this seemingly normal restaurant. The fresh ingredients, the portion size, and most of all the way each dish is cooked with seasonings, will truly blow your mind away. Retreay Oyster is most popular with young locals who come to Kampot for seafood, without the hassle of going through the stress of buying live seafood and cooking. When seated at one of the tables, you are offered menus of different seafood dishes, beef dishes, and even fresh sashimi. This is the type of restaurant you come to after wandering around Kampot Night Market, then enjoy dinner and good drinks with friends.
Places to Grab Dessert When in Kampot
If you are craving something sweet or just a taste of our local dessert, you can go to our top pick for Kampot’s go-to dessert locations. Check them out below:
Kampot Pie And Ice Cream Palace
Around this time, Cambodians start to rave about Tiramisu, one popular dessert place becomes the talk of the town, and it is not in Phnom Penh. It is Kampot Pie and Ice Cream Palace, a long-established dessert house along the riverside. Its convenient location makes it an easy place to find, and to just sit while enjoying the summer days in Kampot. Kampot Pie, from its name, is not just popular for the Tiramisu but also for the other types of pies it has to offer, different forms of pastries, and ice cream to cool off with in the heat. Many foreigners who frequent Kampot are regulars, as the place offers something rare that not many other bakeries in Kampot could offer. Its price range is cafe competitive, but the ambience it gives is definitely a local Kampot vibe that not all cafes have.
Nom Moit Chnang Kampot
Here is another new local popular dessert place, but it is a place that holds history for generations. Nom Moit Chnang, or “នំមាត់ឆ្នាំង”, is a type of savory dessert you can only find from one local family with a recipe that has been passed from generation to generation. This dessert is a unique type that is combined with a rice paper wrap and filling of Jicama fruit and seasoning. It is a savory dessert that visitors wait to try, as this place is only open from 1 pm onwards and sells out very quickly. Along with this signature dessert of Kampot, the family also makes other dishes like Banh Hoi, Banh Srong, spring rolls, and fried spring rolls. Not only is this place a great go-to if you want to experience all the hype for this local Kampot dessert, but you can also eat food that will make your hunger go away after the long wait.
A Hidden Location to Enjoy Food Variety in Kampot: Amaya Kampot
We have our top 9 places to grab food in Kampot, but of course, there are many more places you can check out when in Kampot. If you truly want to experience Kampot as a local living there, make a trip to Psar Samaki in Kampot, a local market that sells groceries, ready-to-eat meals, fruits, fresh seafood, and even has a stall you can commission to cook for you. Alternatively, if you are looking for a convenient way to enjoy Kampot and its delicacies without going travelling or stress on where to eat, then Amaya Kampot is your ideal place to stay, eat, and simply enjoy Kampot at its finest. Amaya’s restaurant offers a taste of local cuisine and also western, along with beverages from fresh fruits, to coffees, to cocktails, and other drink selections for you. At Amaya, you get the best of both worlds! A stunning view, along with great food to pair with, for an everlasting Kampot memory.
The next time you visit Kampot, drop by our top 9 places to dine in Kampot and let us know your thoughts! From local taste, to western savory cuisines, and a sweetness to complete the full food journey. If you are looking for well-rounded accommodation, food, and a luxurious vacation, then come to Amaya Kampot. Book your next stay now!
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