Where to eat in Koh Rong
8 restaurants in Koh Rong, ranked on the reviews of the people who ate there — with their photos, their rating and where to find them.
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Barracuda Seafood Restaurant
Set right on Longset Beach in Koh Rong, this is a small beachfront restaurant built around whatever seafood comes in fresh that day. The name gives away the signature dish: grilled barracuda, alongside prawns, squid and other catches, plated with side salads and marinades that lean Mediterranean rather than Khmer. The owner is Turkish, and that background shows up in the olive oil, the dressings and the general approach to seasoning. Wine features more prominently on the list than you would expect from a spot this size and this remote.
Guests are consistent in describing the seafood as fresh and well judged, with the grilled barracuda and the salads singled out repeatedly. The antipasti and marinades get specific praise, and portions are described as generous rather than skimpy. Service and the owner personally come up often, described as warm and attentive. The setting by the water adds to the meal for most visitors, several noting the sea view as part of what makes the evening. No recurring complaints surface in the reviews, though one visitor flags that card payment is accepted but suggests keeping cash on hand, as is sensible anywhere on the island.
“Hands down, the best seafood we've ever eaten. The flavours were so complex yet so simple. Honestly speaking, we've been looking for seafood dishes that make us come back and we haven't really found any... until now that...” Traveller review on Google
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Sunny Turkish Restaurant
Located on Pub Street near Longset Beach, this Turkish restaurant serves kebabs, pide (Turkish flatbread), wraps, mixed platters, and Turkish yoghurt with fresh fruit in a casual beachside setting. It is open daily from late morning until 10pm, making it a reliable option for both lunch and dinner during a stay on Koh Rong.
Guests consistently single out the kebab and beef or feta pide as standouts, with several mentioning they returned more than once during their trip because the food impressed them so much. The Turkish yoghurt with fresh fruit comes up repeatedly as a genuine rarity in the region, and reviewers describe it as generous and authentic. Beyond the food, the owner is mentioned by name in spirit if not literally — described again and again as warm, attentive, and visibly passionate about both the cooking and the service, checking in on tables and making sure orders were right. Service speed is noted as good even when the place is busy, and card payments are accepted without extra fees, which reviewers flag as a pleasant surprise on the island.
“Seriously INCREDIBLE food! We came here so many times during our stay in Koh Rong and each time it was just so so good. I will forever be dreaming of the feta pide” Traveller review on Google
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Jungle Bar and kitchen
Set back from the main pier strip on Koh Rong Samloem, Jungle Bar and Kitchen trades beach-front bustle for a timber-built, leafy setting that feels closer to a jungle lodge than a typical seafront eatery. The kitchen turns out homemade dishes built on good ingredients, from burgers and pizza to a house cocktail, an island twist on a Long Island iced tea, and the bar area doubles as a relaxed spot for a beer with a view.
Visitors are consistent in their praise: the burgers and pizza come up repeatedly as standouts, with several guests calling the portions generous and the pizza among the best they had in the region. The food is described as full of flavour, cooked by the owner's wife, while the owner himself is mentioned again and again for his warmth and hospitality, including small touches like a chance to win free beers during the meal. No real complaints surface in the reviews, though its slightly tucked-away position means it takes a bit more effort to find than the places right on the beach.
“If you are looking for a break from the standard "beach strip" dining, Jungle Bar and Kitchen is a spot to try. Tucked slightly back from the main hustle, it offers a delightful "jungle lodge" atmosphere with timber desi...” Traveller review on Google
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Phorn's Rock & Reggae Bar
A beach bar and restaurant on a quieter stretch of Koh Rong's shoreline, set right on the sand with tables looking out over the water. It is run as a family operation, with a menu that goes beyond typical beach-bar fare to include dishes like Pad Thai, pasta with a coconut-cream sauce, and garlic bread with cheese, alongside cocktails and other drinks.
Visitors consistently single out the food as better than expected for a beach bar, with the Pad Thai and the fresh pasta drawing particular praise, and several note small touches like salted dishes and a perfumed tissue box on the table. The setting and atmosphere come up often too, described as relaxed and cozy with a view of the ocean. Service is usually called warm and attentive, though one review mentions an off visit where the staff seemed less friendly and found the cocktails overly sweet and underwhelming, so it may not be uniformly consistent on every visit. The kitchen has also improvised when out of a menu item, making a dish with different noodles on request rather than turning customers away.
“A really chill beach bar with great drinks and surprisingly excellent food!!! You should definitely spend a few lovely hours here. The owner and staff are truly warm and friendly. Many thanks for the wonderful time—hope...” Traveller review on Google
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Happyplace
Happyplace is a casual restaurant on Koh Rong that operates around the clock. The kitchen turns out pizza, pad Thai, rice dishes, fried rice, and chicken wings. It sits in a relaxed, laid-back setting that fits the island's atmosphere, and the owner and staff are noted by visitors as genuinely friendly.
The pizza receives consistent praise—visitors describe it as thin, crispy, and flavourful. Pad Thai also stands out as a strong dish. Rice and fried rice options are available, and you can request them without egg for a vegetarian choice, though some visitors have found the French fries excessively oily. Service is generally helpful, though wait times can stretch when the restaurant is busy or a large group arrives at the same time as you. Prices strike visitors as fair for an island location.
“Food was great!! Food comes when ready which is fine as we were sharing both dishes! Service was a bit slower but we did arrive just as a big group sat down! Which we knew so we ordered quick but the waiter was brillia...” Traveller review on Google
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CASA MIA PIZZERIA KOH RONG
Casa Mia Pizzeria occupies a spot on Pub Street in Long Set, Koh Rong's main social hub. It is run by an Italian chef and serves wood-fired pizza and Italian pasta dishes. The space is described as warm and cozy, with decor visitors find appealing. The restaurant changed hands in February, and current visitors report strong quality across the menu.
Guests consistently praise the pizza, particularly the crust—crispy and light—and the quality of toppings and ingredients, which visitors find difficult to reconcile with the island location. Pasta dishes, especially carbonara, draw comparable praise for authenticity and flavour. The Italian chef is noted as a visible presence who brings genuine expertise to the kitchen. Staff friendliness is mentioned across multiple reviews. A note for context: earlier negative reviews online relate to the previous management; the current ownership has shifted visitor experience noticeably. Wine selection appears curated, with visitors mentioning specific choices like Amarone and Aperol Spritz.
“I had a wonderful dining experience at this pizzeria. The restaurant is led by an authentic Italian chef, and you can immediately tell the passion and expertise that go into every pizza. The quality of the ingredients is...” Traveller review on Google
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MaLoop cafe and restaurant (Koh Rong)
MaLoop is a cafe and restaurant on Long Set Beach in Koh Rong Samloem, opening from 6 AM to 11 PM daily. It functions as both a casual dining spot and a motorbike rental operation, located about a five-minute walk from the Long Set Ferry terminal. The kitchen serves Khmer dishes alongside cafe staples, and the place draws both day-trippers waiting out weather and island visitors in need of transport.
Visitors consistently praise the coffee as among the best on the island, and Khmer dishes like fish amok and beef lok lok on rice receive repeated mention for flavour. The staff are noted for friendliness and language skills, with the owner described as flexible and helpful, particularly regarding bike rentals. One visitor's main caution was that the blueberry milk, while tasty, runs very sweet. Motorbike rentals from here are reported as fairly priced, with well-maintained newer bikes in good working condition suitable for exploring beaches, hills and off-road terrain across the island.
“Stopped for lunch based on reviews, and to wait out the rain. Beef lok lok on rice was so delicious. Would definitely come back.” Traveller review on Google
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Enocafe Coffee & Italian Restaurant
Enocafe Coffee & Italian Restaurant sits in Koh Toch village on Koh Rong Island, offering Italian cuisine run by an Italian team. The restaurant spans multiple levels and serves pasta, pizza, and coffee. It opens daily from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, except Sundays when hours are not listed.
Visitors consistently praise the food quality, particularly the handmade pasta — gnocci and ravioli appear frequently in mentions — and the thin-crust pizzas made to European standards rather than local fusion styles. The pasta sauces and portions receive repeated compliments. Several guests note that the standard is notably higher than other restaurants on the island, though this comes at a higher price point. Staff friendliness, particularly one staff member named Da, is mentioned. The restaurant also offers WiFi and is considered safe for those with cautious eating preferences. No significant complaints appear in the available reviews.
“had the most delicious italian meal there! Pasta are cooked perfectly the sauce was delicious, portions are huge. Pricier than other restaurants around but it is really worth it, you won’t find food this good elsewhere!” Traveller review on Google
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Our pick right now is Barracuda Seafood Restaurant, Sunny Turkish Restaurant, Jungle Bar and kitchen. The full list below is ordered by rating and review volume — a 5.0 with eleven reviews does not outrank a 4.6 with two thousand.
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