Mesa - Restaurant
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4.9/5 on Google
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Reviews (5)
Location
Mesa sits right on Pub Street in Siem Reap, serving Cambodian food to a steady stream of visitors from late morning until midnight, seven days a week. The menu runs through familiar Khmer dishes alongside more adventurous options, from sweet and sour chicken stir fry and beef cheeks to roasted duck with curry and, for the curious, crocodile meat served in small tasting portions before you commit to a full order. Meals typically arrive with small extras that guests did not order but remember afterward — lemongrass or pomegranate tea, watermelon with dried fish flakes, banana chips, or a Cambodian pumpkin dessert offered on the house.
Reviewers return again and again to the service rather than any single dish, naming individual waitstaff who explained menus, steered orders around allergies, and suggested tasters for unfamiliar items like crocodile. Despite the Pub Street location, several guests specifically note that it did not feel like a tourist trap, crediting genuine attentiveness over a scripted routine. The one recurring caveat comes from diners less familiar with Cambodian cuisine, who rated the food itself a notch below the service — a reminder that this is a kitchen rooted in local flavors rather than international crowd-pleasing.
Given the location and the volume of praise, expect a lively, touristy stretch of street outside and a fairly full house inside, so evenings may mean a short wait despite the long opening hours. It suits travelers who want an introduction to Khmer dishes with guidance from the staff rather than a self-service buffet approach, and those who value being looked after as much as what lands on the table. Groups and diners with allergies or dietary restrictions appear well accommodated based on repeated mentions.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 3,788 travellers on Google
★★★★★
Wow! A group of 4 of us decided to have dinner here last night and we were all blown away. The waitress spoke English well and was very attentive from the get go. She explained what was in every meal when it was delivered. We were first served up complimentary lemongrass tea, a piece of watermelon with dried fish flakes and a cold towel to clean our hands. The cocktails were mixed well and presented beautifully. The food was also presented really well and each dish was delicious. Highly recommend the sweet and sour chicken stir fry and beef cheeks. We were pretty full so only ordered the mango cheesecake with ice cream for dessert. The ice cream was a little icy, but still nice. We finished with a small complimentary taster of their local dessert- a sweet corn and coconut compote. Not something that would have caught my eye before, but I'll certainly be looking for it after tasting that!
★★★★★
We had a wonderful experience here! Our waitress Lyhour was so kind and friendly as well as accommodating! I have a shellfish allergy and she made sure my food did not have any of it. Food and service 10/10!
★★★★★
We had dinner here tonight and the staff was amazing and food was really good too! Our waitress was super friendly and helped us pick the best for us on the menu. She even suggested to give us a bit of crocodile meat on the side to try since we were curious but she said it was risky to order a whole dish without having tried it before (she was 100% right, it was indeed a very unusual texture ^^). Such a nice touch!
It's right on Pub Street which is very lively and quite touristy, but it didn't feel like a tourist trap at all. Just genuinely great food and people. Thank you!
★★★★★
I loved this restaurant and the service was so great. We were offered so many wonderful dishes from pomegranate tea to the pumpkin Cambodian dessert. Here I ordered a roasted duck dish that was so delicious and it had curry on the side. The duck was perfectly cooked and everything tasted magnificent. It was also super affordable. We got two orders of banana chips, two main dishes, two offers of dessert and beer for just $25. I mean you cannot beat that at all. Also shoutout to Nith (Lucy) for being the best server. Thank you so much for handling all of our needs to the best of your ability. You really are an outstanding server who gives exceptional quality of Mesa's service. Thank you.
★★★★★
Loved the service here. Such a lovely environment and ambience. The people who work here are just the best. I only gave 4 for the food because I am not really used to Cambodian food. However please don't take my word for it and go try other dishes here. What was amazing is that they gave us like complimentary starters and also desserts. I am in love with the place and service.
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9V33+WRF, 17252 Road 2, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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