Central Market

If you're looking for inexpensive but trustworthy food in Siem Reap, and don't want to dine "western style" down bar street - but would rather savour genuine local food, then try the food court at the Central Market. There, adjacent to the t-shirt and souvenir vendors iis a collection of tables and chairs served by a number of restaurants. The first one on your left is well worth a try. Family run, they do great food, and if you're not sure about eating chicken, then try the fish. Caught fresh from Tonle Sap lake, the fish is quite bony but really tasty. Fresh vegetables and heaps of rice, accompanied by pots of tea - this is god food and is unbelievably inexpensive. Best part: every day I went there the owner and his family (he's cheerful like an uncle) made us feel really welcome - like family. The fact that locals eat here speaks volumes.