Chanrey Tree

Cambodian restaurant · Siem Reab ·

Chanrey Tree

Cambodian restaurant · Siem Reab ·

Refined Khmer cuisine, riverside dining, signature natang sauce, stylish decor

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Mondul 1 Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Pokambor Ave, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia Get directions

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"Try refined Khmer cuisine on the riverside Chanrey Tree's location on the leafy riverside makes it a lovely spot for both lunch and dinner. Delivering refined renditions of authentic Khmer cuisine, you'll find some of the same dishes on the menu that you'll see at the Sugar Palm, along with dishes that don't feature on other restaurant menus, including many of the owner’s mother’s recipes. I love starting with the crispy sticky rice with natang - a dip of minced pork, shrimp, coconut milk, and peanuts. It comes with fried tempura-like frangipanis and vegetables. Chanrey Tree is also the place to try char kroeung, a quintessential Cambodian dish of pork, chicken or beef stir-fried with kroeung, a paste that is the basis for many dishes. The basic yellow kroeung is made from lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, lime, garlic, and spring onion. Try the char kroeung with frog's legs if they're in season. They're wonderful! Another dish I adore is the free-range Khmer chicken, roasted with honey, rice brandy, young jack fruit and lemongrass, and served with a deliciously-pungent prahok (fermented fish) dip and fresh vegetable crudites. The restaurant itself is a stylish space consisting of a traditional Khmer timber house with a contemporary extension. If you're a people-watcher, sit in the front courtyard. If you enjoy the buzz of a chatty room, book a table out the back. Note the impressive sleek kitchen as you stroll to your table. Book a day ahead during high season."

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Chanrey Tree

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Chanrey Tree

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Chanrey Tree

Constance R.

Google

I’m still raving about their Nhom chek bok dessert (mashed banana, rice and taro), it was amazing!! Beef salad was great too. Fried spring rolls and crispy rice natang were good but nothing special. Terrace is nice and service is lovely as in many places. Definitely recommend

Jeffrey

Google

Best meal I’ve had in Siem Reap. I was desperate to get away from the tourist slop on Pub Street. This restaurant was fantastic. Yes you’ll pay more, but the food was flavorful and refined and the service was excellent. I enjoyed a lemongrass infused gin and tonic, seafood curry, and then to top it off, mango sticky rice (with longon, jackfruit, coconut shavings, and taro dipping sauce) which was the best dessert I’ve ever had in my life. I was there early (6 pm); just walked in off the street and was seated upstairs outside which was lovely, but I would recommend a reservation if you can.

Edward S.

Google

Chanrey Tree is in a row of beautiful restaurants facing the Siem Reap River. The front area is open air with plants and other green vegetation reaching for the sky. It sounds like you're next to a creek with gently dripping water. The smiling staff is extremely friendly and attentive. They appear practically before you realize you need something. Crispy Sticky Rice with Natang Sauce: The natang sauce is a combination of minced pork, shrimp, citrusy makrut lime leaves, peanuts, and coconut milk. There are crispy disks of fried sticky rice and vegetable tempura for dipping into the natang. The frangipani flowers (plumeria) have thick and chewy petals. The lightly battered vegetables absorb the meaty and aromatic flavors well. Beef Lok Lak: The tender cubes of beef tenderloin have a silky sauce of black pepper, oyster sauce, and garlic. There's a container of pepper lime sauce for dipping the beef into, which adds a tangy zing. A fried egg with just enough runniness and tomatoes, onions, and lettuce help use up the delicious sauce. The green kampot peppercorns are soft and pop when you bite into them revealing a juicy, fragrant, citrus flavor! I think the vibrant fresh green peppercorns are actually the star of the meal.

Antonia N.

Google

Absolutely phenomenal food and service. Honestly one of the best restaurants we have been to. The Tonle Sap Steamed fish was so good I almost cried when it was finished We had pounded chicken breast with red ants, Siem reap toasted chicken with honey and the mango sticky rice. Superb all round. Adorable staff who are very attentive

Arne aus den R.

Google

Chanrey Tree offers a refined dining experience from the very first step inside. The entrance leads through a lush, garden like corridor with varied mosaic flooring that immediately sets a calm, distinctive tone. The restaurant feels open air and refreshingly cool thanks to excellent ventilation and fans throughout, even though the space is fully covered. Service is outstanding. The staff is highly trained, attentive without being intrusive, and communicates comfortably in English, which makes the experience smooth and welcoming. The food is exceptional. Each dish feels carefully crafted, with sophisticated execution and truly unique flavors that stand out without being overcomplicated. Overall, Chanrey Tree is a place that balances atmosphere, service, and cuisine at a very high level. Highly recommended.

IRENE GONZÁLEZ J.

Google

Probably one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to in my whole life. We paid $76 for three people including two beers, water, two starters, two mains and two desserts. The place is beautiful and the hospitality is unmatched. But beyond all the quality of the food is exceptional. I wish I had stayed longer in Siem Riep to go back again

Elisa Is H.

Google

Great decor and atmosphere, you feel instantly very welcome and like you have made the right choice to get here. Super friendly staff that made us a lotus flower (open folded in special way). Good food, lots of choices. Three white wines by the glass $6.50 each, but food is mostly cheap. Only I did not like the music.

Bian L.

Google

A welcoming entrance and helpful and attentive servers made our dining experience memorable besides the delicious dishes. All that we ordered were well marinated and cooked and artistically plated. Food was top notch and menu has wide selection of the local favorites. Ambience was great for an awesome dining experience.