Eat · Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat gate noodle stalls

Breakfast after sunrise at the stalls near the east gate: noodles, rice and coffee; prices are a little higher than in town.

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Key facts

Per person: KHR 2–4; Khmer
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 06:30–09:00; easiest window
Seating: chairs
Card: no; carry cash
Getting there: Walk from the Angkor Wat east gate or the road stalls; 6 min walk

Go now?

Open?

From early morning to mid-afternoon; confirm locally

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

06:30–09:00

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Cash only

Per person

KHR 2–42026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Convenient after sunrise
Higher prices
Order: Noodle soup or rice
Table seating
Walk-in window: 06:30–09:00
Queue risk: 09:00–12:00
Cash only
Menu with prices on Voykit

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Rules in force · 8Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Angkor temples enforce a dress code

Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
Northwest Cambodia ↗Shoulders and knees covered at every Angkor temple; guards check at the main gates.
Siem Reap ↗Angkor temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered; carry a scarf or light shirt in your day pack.
Siem Reap ↗Buy the Angkor pass only at the official ticket office in town, not from touts or at the temple gates; carry it and your ID, it is checked at every temple.

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

06:30–09:00: high09:00–12:00: riskyafter 14:00: high

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A row of open-air stalls with plastic tables near the gate and the road (confirm locally)

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 06:00 (light).

06:00lightlittle or no wait
07:00heavyexpect a line
08:00packedexpect a long linePost-sunrise breakfast rush
09:00heavyexpect a line
10:00busya short wait is possible
11:00busya short wait is possible
12:00busya short wait is possible
13:00lightlittle or no wait

Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Sit down at a stall and ask the price first.
2Order one dish and a drink.
3Ignore souvenir sellers politely.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
How much is this?	នេះថ្លៃប៉ុន្មាន?	nih t-lai pon-man
Not spicy, please	អត់ហិរ	ot het
The bill, please	គិតលុយ	kit luy
Too expensive	ថ្លៃពេក	t-lai pake
Hello	សួស្តី	sua-s-dei
Thank you	អរគុណ	aw-koon

Paying and tipping

A small fixed amount, not a US-style percentage.

Cash; small US notes and riel.

At the table

Eat where the turnover is fast and the food is hot and freshly cooked.
Where prices are not posted, ask before you order.
Ice in busy cafés is usually made from safe water, but be careful with street ice if you are sensitive.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Noodle soupគុយទាវPork or chicken; ask the price first.KHR 8,000–12,000if hungry
Fried rice with eggបាយឆាMild and filling.KHR 8,000–14,000if hungry
Iced coffeeកាហ្វេទឹកកកSweet and strong.KHR 4,000–8,000if hungry
Fresh coconutដូងCold and hydrating.KHR 4,000–8,000if hungry
Bottled waterCheaper in town; buy it before you come.KHR 2,000–4,000if hungry

2026 estimate, per plate; prices are a little higher near the temple.

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2 people

Noodle soup
គុយទាវ
KHR 8,000–12,000
Contains (from menu notes, check): pork
0
Fried rice with egg
បាយឆា
KHR 8,000–14,000
Contains (from menu notes, check): egg
0
Iced coffee
កាហ្វេទឹកកក
KHR 4,000–8,000
0
Fresh coconut
ដូង
KHR 4,000–8,000
0
Bottled water
KHR 2,000–4,000
0

Food and drink

Nothing picked yet.

Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

A small fixed amount, not a US-style percentage. Local custom: Round up or leave US$1–2 where no service charge is added. Tipping calculator

Pick at least one dish to make the full-screen list.

Price and paying

Typical spend: US$2–4 per person

Paying

Cashyes

US dollars and riel; small notes help.

Cardno

Rarely accepted at stalls.

IC cardno

Not used.

QR walletsome stalls

Bakong or ABA QR codes at some stalls; foreign wallets rarely work (check).

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
Fried rice or noodles without meat, fish sauce is common.
Show: Nham chai
Veganno
Not practical.
Halalask
Not certified.
Gluten-freeask
Rice-based; sauces vary.
Nut allergyask
Ask about peanuts.

What is in the dishes

Noodle soupគុយទាវpork
Fried rice with eggបាយឆាegg

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

Make an allergy and diet card for Siem Reap →

Who it suits, booking, closures

goodSolo — Quick and easy.

okKids — Noodles and rice.

poorStroller — Uneven ground.

okGroups of 5+ — Plastic tables that push together.

poorWheelchair — Uneven ground.

How to book: No reservations.
How far ahead: Not needed
No-show / cancel fee: Not applicable
Dress code: The temple dress code applies; cover shoulders and knees.

When	Status	Note
Late afternoon	check before you go	Stalls close as visitors leave the park.
Khmer New Year	check before you go	Many stalls close for days.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Air: Open-air: hot at midday, wet in rain
Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · Rice and noodles suit children
Access: step-free: no · Uneven ground

Hygiene

Choose a stall with hot food and use bottled water.
Wipe your hands before eating.

Facts

Reservations: Not taken — Walk-in.
Capabilities: food · seated_rest
Getting there: Walk from the Angkor Wat east gate or the road stalls · ~6 min walk

Cons

Prices are 20–50% higher than in town.
Touts and souvenir sellers approach tables.
Plastic chairs in the sun; shade is limited.

Ordering helpDish glossary1 part

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Kuy teav (គុយទាវ)	Noodle soup.	Point and say it.
Bai chha (បាយឆា)	Fried rice.	Say "bai chha".
Ot pet (អត់ហិរ)	Not spicy.	Say it with the order.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is there shade?

A little under awnings; bring a hat.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Is it worth eating at the temple?

For convenience yes; for price and choice, wait until you are back in town.

Are prices posted?

Often not; ask first.

Can I pay in dollars?

Yes; small notes and riel for change.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Old Market food stalls; no reservation needed.

Old Market food stallsCheaper lunch back in town.

All places to eat in Siem Reap, with filters →

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Siem Reap in 4 days.

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage — Siem Reap (eat)