The Sugar Palm
Chef Kethana revives her family's heirloom Khmer recipes; she once taught Gordon Ramsay how to make amok at this famous Siem Reap wooden house restaurant.
Located in a traditional wooden house on Street 27, Wat Bo Village, opposite Pannasastra University, this restaurant is helmed by Chef Kethana, using recipes passed down from her mother and grandmother. The signature Fish Amok, which became famous after Gordon Ramsay's visit, is made with snakehead fish, prahok, and coconut milk; reviews frequently note a 35–40 minute wait for this dish. Other options include Khmer curry, ginger chicken, and chicken satay. Reviews in 2026 have been mixed. Main courses are around $6–$12, and reservations are recommended. Operating hours vary significantly across sources, so please call to confirm before visiting.
Opening hours
Sources vary: many list 5:30 PM–9:30 PM; please call to confirm lunch hours and Sunday/Monday schedules
Nearby sights
- Pub Street & Night Market
- Artisans Angkor
- Angkor National Museum
- Phare, The Cambodian Circus
- The Smile of Angkor Show
- Angkor Wat
- Phnom Bakheng
- Prasat Kravan