Best Restaurants & Cafes on Koh Rong
Where should I eat in Koh Rong?
Dining on Koh Rong is a sand-between-your-toes experience. Cambodia's largest island offers beach restaurants where tables sit directly on the sand, fresh seafood BBQs as the sun sets, and backpacker bars serving cocktails out of buckets. The food scene is concentrated around Koh Touch village on the southeast coast, with quieter options at Long Set (4K) Beach and Sok San. Don't expect fine dining — expect fresh fish, cold beers, and unforgettable sunsets.
- Eat seafood that was caught that day — ask what came in on the morning boats for the freshest options
- Prices on the island are 30-50% higher than the mainland because everything arrives by boat — budget accordingly
- The beach BBQs at sunset are the quintessential Koh Rong dining experience — arrive early to get the best spots
- Bring cash from the mainland — ATMs on the island are unreliable, and many restaurants don't accept cards
Overview
Dining on Koh Rong is a sand-between-your-toes experience. Cambodia's largest island offers beach restaurants where tables sit directly on the sand, fresh seafood BBQs as the sun sets, and backpacker bars serving cocktails out of buckets. The food scene is concentrated around Koh Touch village on the southeast coast, with quieter options at Long Set (4K) Beach and Sok San. Don't expect fine dining — expect fresh fish, cold beers, and unforgettable sunsets.
The island food scene is simple and driven by what the fishing boats bring in each morning. Most restaurants are attached to guesthouses or dive shops, with menus covering Khmer basics, Western comfort food, and fresh seafood. Prices are higher than the mainland (everything arrives by boat), but the setting — eating grilled fish on a white sand beach under the stars — is priceless. Koh Touch has the most variety, while Long Set and Sok San offer quieter dining.
🍽️ Best Restaurants
Koh Rong Dive Center Restaurant
Popular restaurant at the dive center on Koh Touch beach. Surprisingly diverse menu with good Khmer dishes, pasta, and burgers. A reliable all-rounder with ocean views from every table.
Must try: Fish & chips, Khmer curry
Rising Sun
One of Koh Touch's established restaurants with a wooden deck over the water. Known for generous portions, fresh seafood, and a lively atmosphere in the evenings.
Must try: Grilled barracuda, Mango salad
Coco's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Beach restaurant and bar with tables on the sand, fairy lights in the trees, and a nightly seafood BBQ spread. The full island dining fantasy realized.
Must try: Seafood BBQ platter, Cocktail bucket
Sok San Beach Restaurant
Quiet beachfront restaurant on Sok San's long white beach. Simple Khmer seafood dishes made from the morning catch. A peaceful alternative to the Koh Touch buzz.
Must try: Fried whole fish, Tom yum soup
Nest Beach Club
The most upscale dining on Koh Rong, with a Mediterranean-Asian menu, craft cocktails, and a stunning infinity pool overlooking the ocean. A splurge-worthy experience.
Must try: Tuna poke bowl, Grilled prawns
Monkey Island Bar & Kitchen
Legendary backpacker spot with cheap eats, strong drinks, and fire shows on the beach at night. The food is simple but satisfying — big breakfasts, fried rice, and banana pancakes.
Must try: Full English breakfast, Banana pancake
☕ Best Cafes
Sky Bar Coffee
Hilltop cafe above Koh Touch with panoramic views over the ocean and jungle canopy. Worth the short hike for sunrise coffee or sunset drinks.
White Rose Cafe
Mellow beachfront cafe perfect for morning coffee and journaling. Cambodian iced coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, and light breakfasts.
Long Set Beach Cafe
Tranquil cafe on the quieter Long Set Beach, also known as 4K Beach. Simple coffee and fresh juices with a bioluminescent beach as your backdrop (visible at night).
The Shack Cafe
Rustic wooden cafe in the Koh Touch village strip. Popular for smoothie bowls, strong iced coffee, and free WiFi — a rarity on the island.
🥘 Street Food Hotspots
Koh Touch Evening BBQ Stalls
Grilled squid, fish skewers, corn on the cob
Koh Touch beach path
Fishing Boat Fresh Catch
Whole grilled fish, crab, prawns — bought direct from fishermen
Koh Touch pier area
Khmer Noodle Cart
Fried noodles, rice dishes, spring rolls
Koh Touch village
Fruit Shake Ladies
Mango, passion fruit, dragon fruit shakes
Koh Touch beach
💡 Tips
- • Eat seafood that was caught that day — ask what came in on the morning boats for the freshest options
- • Prices on the island are 30-50% higher than the mainland because everything arrives by boat — budget accordingly
- • The beach BBQs at sunset are the quintessential Koh Rong dining experience — arrive early to get the best spots
- • Bring cash from the mainland — ATMs on the island are unreliable, and many restaurants don't accept cards
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