Chanrey Tree
riverside, Siem Reap
Restaurant in Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chanrey Tree is a practical pick in Siem Reab when you want a composed lunch or dinner rather than a café stop or cocktail-led night. It suits dates, family celebrations, and business meals, especially after a long temple day. Cross-shop Malis for an explicitly Cambodian brief, Miss Wong for drinks, and The Little Red Fox Espresso Cafe for daytime coffee.
About Chanrey Tree
Chanrey Tree is a Siem Reab venue with daily midday and evening opening hours. It is a practical option to consider when timing matters around a daytime or evening itinerary.
Chanrey Tree opens daily from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 5:30 to 10:30 PM, with a smart casual dress code. For travelers comparing options across the city, our full Siem Reab restaurants guide is the better starting point.
Choose it for a planned midday or evening visit
Chanrey Tree is easiest to plan around because it includes both a midday window and an evening window every day of the week. That gives visitors a clear structure for deciding whether to plan around daytime sightseeing or an evening stop.
If you are comparing other named options, Malis, Miss Wong, Circle, Il Forno, and The Little Red Fox Espresso Cafe are other venues to consider depending on the kind of stop you want.
Where it fits in a Siem Reab itinerary
Use Chanrey Tree when you want a venue with daily midday and evening opening hours in Siem Reab.
For a broader itinerary, pair planning with our full Siem Reab hotels guide, our full Siem Reab bars guide, and our full Siem Reab experiences guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
- Location
- Mondul 1 Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Pokambor Ave, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- chanreytree.com
- Phone
- +855 17 799 587
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chanrey Tree presents an elegant, classic take on Cambodian dining, positioned within Siem Reap’s quieter riverside corridor. The copy emphasizes a formal setting and a studied approach to Khmer cooking, so the room reads as deliberately refined rather than flashy. Its placement in the old city gives the experience a historic, slightly intimate feel: guests are removed from the bustle of the night‑market blocks and invited into a calmer, more attentive environment. Expect a dining room that favors composed service and respectful attention to tradition over tourism‑driven spectacle.
Best For
This is a restaurant for evenings when you want to focus on the food and its cultural context. Chanrey Tree draws diners who have decided against convenience dining and instead want a more considered meal: ideal for date nights, business dinners and special occasions. Its riverside location and formal tone make it a destination for visitors and locals seeking a calmer alternative to the more crowded tourist corridors. Book for dinner and plan to linger: the menu rewards attention and a paced tasting experience.
Ordering Tips
Order with an eye toward the fundamentals of Khmer flavor: dishes that showcase prahok and kroeung will make the cuisine’s distinctive savory, fermented and aromatic notes clear. Signature plates to try include Amok trey, Lok lak, Char Khroeung and Natang: each highlights different aspects of Khmer technique and seasoning. Ask front‑of‑house about preparations built around tamarind or fermented elements if you prefer sour and layered flavors rather than chili heat. Let the server point out dishes that best demonstrate prahok and kroeung so you can experience the cuisine’s defining tastes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lush garden courtyard with serene river oversight, jungle plants, Khmer art, and al fresco dining under the stars.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Amok trey
- Lok lak
- Char Khroeung
- Natang
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Mondul 1 Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Pokambor Ave, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
Location
Mondul 1 Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Pokambor Ave, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia · Directions
Restaurant context
How Chanrey Tree compares in Siem Reab
Choose Chanrey Tree when the brief is a seated, polished meal that can carry a date night or celebration without turning the evening into a production. Malis is the closer comparison for diners specifically seeking Cambodian cuisine, while Chanrey Tree is the easier recommendation when the priority is a calm dinner format in central Siem Reab.
Miss Wong is the better move if cocktails and mood are the point of the night, not a full restaurant meal. The Little Red Fox Espresso Cafe is the daytime alternative for coffee, breakfast, or a lighter stop. Circle and Il Forno are useful cross-shops when the group wants a different style of dinner rather than a special-occasion room.
Booking difficulty looks easy relative to harder destination dining, so Chanrey Tree works well when plans are forming around tours and hotel timing. For value, the decision is less about a published price tier and more about format: pick it for a composed dinner, not for the cheapest meal or the fastest stop.
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Compare Chanrey Tree
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanrey Tree | Siem Reab | No published awards | |
| Malis | Siem Reap | Cambodian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4092024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3752023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #150 |
| Miss Wong | Sala Kamreuk Sangkat | No published awards | |
| The Little Red Fox Espresso Cafe | Siem Reab | No published awards | |
| Circle | Siem Reab | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | |
| Il Forno | Siem Reab | 2026 50 Top Pizza USA · #232025 50 Top Pizza USA · #22 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Chanrey Tree?
Start with the basics: Chanrey Tree is in Siem Reab and is open daily from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:30 to 10:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
What are alternatives to Chanrey Tree in Siem Reab?
Other venues to compare include Malis, Miss Wong, Circle, Il Forno, and The Little Red Fox Espresso Cafe.
What should I wear to Chanrey Tree?
The dress code for Chanrey Tree is smart casual. Aim for neat, relaxed clothing suitable for a venue visit in Siem Reab.
Is Chanrey Tree good for a special occasion?
Chanrey Tree can be considered for a planned visit in Siem Reab, with daily midday and evening opening hours that make timing straightforward.
