Pou Restaurant and Bar

Cambodian restaurant · Siem Reab ·

Pou Restaurant and Bar

Cambodian restaurant · Siem Reab ·

Innovative Cambodian cuisine, artistic presentation, garden dining

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Street 27, Wat Bo Rd, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia Get directions

៛10–15

@cntraveler

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Cambodian Americans Are Ready to Share Their Cuisine, On Their Terms

"The Cambodian American culinary landscape is evolving alongside a new food movement in Cambodia itself. Siem-Reap based food writer, Lara Dunston, calls it the “New Cambodian Cuisine Movement.” She points to chefs like Sothea Seng of Lum Orng, Pola Siv of Banlle Cafe, Mengly Mork of the now-closed Pou Restaurant, who are “consciously experimenting and endeavoring to create a new kind of cuisine.”"

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/cambodian-americans-are-ready-to-share-their-cuisine-on-their-terms

Pou Restaurant and Bar

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The Siem Reap chefs bringing Cambodian flavours to new heights - SilverKris

"Housed in a wooden house inspired by Singaporean hawker stalls, Pou Restaurant and Bar feels modern yet unpretentious: service may lack a little finesse, but the food is playful and shows deep regional knowledge — I tried a flavour-packed grilled mackerel glazed in an umami soy-and-chilli marinade with turmeric rice, beetroot sauce and wasabi mayonnaise, and tasted Kulen Mountain sausages adapted from a jungle recipe (whole-pig elements, herbs and nuts) spiced up with yellow blossoms and a citrusy dressing made of native red tree ants; chive dumplings with tofu sauce and beetroot-galangal also demonstrate the kitchen’s inventiveness." - Claire Knox

https://silverkris.singaporeair.com/inspiration/food-drink/restaurants/siem-reap-chefs/

Pou Restaurant and Bar

Hana N.

Google

It’s next to a big road which makes a lot of sound. We were seated next to the road. When we entered there were was only one other table right next to us. In the beginning there was normal music but it changed quickly to weird Korean pop rock music which was very loud. The waitress was quite slow and the food came out slowly as well. The beehive wasn’t crunchy it was very soggy. I also got the crab 🦀 rice noodles, it had a lot of shell in it and overall tasted shitty. The crab 🦀 looked like that as well. My husband had the vegetable curry which was really tasty. We had the dumplings as well I think you can get better at the street. The presentation of the food was really nice but the taste not. We prefer the latter to be better.

Mateusz K.

Google

Cambodian cuisine in modern style. High level of service, good advice to choose the best type of meal. The dishes were tasty, portions of medium size. Artistic appearance of ordered meals. Chilling vibe. We paid for the meal by card.

Julia K.

Google

Got the chicken and fish, and it was really good and tasteful. The waiter was nice. We had a mango sticky rice for dessert for sharing and that was perfect for us. A bit expensive, but you get quality for the money you pay.

Joel Z.

Google

This place was totally amazing! Modern dishes with traditional khemer tastes and ingredients. The beet-galangal sauce for the fries was incredibly good. I also had the five spice pork belly noodles which was so delicious. We got to speak with the owner, and he was so friendly and welcoming. One of our most memorable meals from siem reap, don't miss it!

Kaja A.

Google

Found this place because it was really close to our hotel. We were the only people there for lunch but I’m glad we stayed! We got the pomelo salad, dumplings with a beetroot purée and a veggie curry cake and they were all excellent! Beautifully presented too!

ymko

Google

We were wandering around the neighborhood and stumbled upon this haven. We were warmly greeted and given a table in their garden. They have plenty of choices in food and drinks, and are very underpriced considering the quality! Great service, couldn't recommend this place enough!

Galina O.

Google

This is a hidden gem: it's not in the tourist center, but close to the Angkor National museum. The chef is award-winning, and the menu is very creative, while being reasonably priced (two main courses and two special juice mixes costed $20). On top of that they take credit cards. Our only regret was that we found it on our very last day in Siem Reap.

Jennifer G.

Google

After researching the cooking classes in Siem Reap Pou Restaurant and Bar cooking class was highly recommended for an authentic class in Siem Reap traditional Khmer cuisine. I was picked up from my hotel in a TukTuk, then we went to the Phsar Leu Market, which was incredible. The class was well organised when we arrived with all the ingredients, equipment and utensils read to start the class. English was at a very high standard and everything was professionally and beautifully organised from start to finish. The food was fantastic, and so far it has been the culinary highlight of my trip to Siem Reap. I received the recipes via email to make again in the future. A well priced, value for money, thoughtful and beautiful experience at one of Siem Reaps most respected restaurants.