This is my favorite place for ice cream and gelato.  They have several flavor of chocolate which includes a Nutella version. They also have banana ice cream. So I had ice cream about 4 times on this recent visit. Each time I got a two scoop cup, one scoop chocolate and the other banana. This was excellent! On one occasion the banana had a purple color. I questioned the staff to make sure I got the right flavor. They said I did and sure enough it was very good banana ice cream. Mixed with the chocolate it was perfect.

The shop is small with bar stool seating inside and a few table outside. They open at 8:30am which I thought was early for an ice cream place but I found myself they one morning at 8:30am because the temperature by that time was already 85 degrees! It’s a little pricey by Cambodia standards at $2.75 for the two scoops. A great deal though in my eyes. This is definitely the place to go for ice cream in Siem Reap.

They recemtly moved to West Alley next to Purple Mangosteen Restaurant.

A small place with two levels that is nicely decorated. The owner and wait staff are very friendly and attentive.  I ordered the vegetable samosa to start and for the main course had the Chicken Sagwala. Both were excellent. If I had more time in Siem Reap I would have eaten here a second night.  They also have wifi which was very convenient.

My only complaint was how the bathroom is situated. There is only one, very small and it is right in the dining area. There is no sink in the bathroom but it is just outside in the dining area. They should have a nice wood, self-standing screen that separates this area from the diners.

Address:  No.099, Mondol 1, 2 Thnou St, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Hours:  Monday through Sunday 11:00am to 2:30pm and 5:00pm to 10:30pm.

This is a very nice spa that is tucked away on a side alley street. It is two floors and has two entrances next to each other. One is for a retail store of high end beauty products and the other is for the spa. After a long day of walking around Angkor, I wanted to treat myself to a foot massage and prepare for another day of walking.

The front desk and waiting area is very tranquil and soothing. They have a full menu of different massages and therapies. After a short wait I was lead upstairs to a room with about 6 or 7 reclining chairs. Very comfortable. The foot massage was very good. Probably the best I had on this trip.  I chose the one hour Reflexology Foot Massage. The cost was $24usd.

However, during my most recent visit in May 2017, I found the foot massage room to very hot and not comfortable at all.  Very surprising.

Hours: Monday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm

Interesting name for a hotel and restaurant. I’ve been going to Purple Mangosteen for lunch nearly exclusively this last visit to Siem Reap in 2017.  I typically order the chicken satay to start and a chicken cashew stir-fry. Both are consistently very good and the portion was great for the cost. The satay was $3 USD and the stir-fry was $4 USD.

Address: They are located in the west alley across from Sivatha Blvd.

Phone: 855 78 950 533

Jasmin’s Cafe is another one of these restaurants that come up at the top of the list when searching for good restaurants.  However, I found it nothing but average but at a good price.  The atmosphere is very nice and very small.  There is not much seating.  I had the basic scrambled eggs, ham and toast.  It also came with sausage, but as you can see, it is really just a hot dog.  Strange for breakfast.

If you are staying in the area, Jasmin’s Cafe is not a bad option.  In fact it might be the best choice and that is not saying much.

Address: 9, 137 Soi Phatthaya Klang 14, Pattaya Klang, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:30am to 10:00pm