Vanna Restaurant & Bar in Kampot — Restaurant in Kampot

We stopped here for lunch and for a lime juice. The owner welcomes you in a cosy place with a groovy and jazzy playlist that we enjoyed throughout our time there.

The lime juice was fragrant and delicious. The owner cuts the bitterness by adding a touch of sugar sirup which is the perfect combo to get a refreshing drink under the midday heath.

We shared the house spring rolls as a starters and loved them, especially the dip made of soy sauce, shallots and other secret ingredients.

One of us is vegetarian and went for the veggie burger which we all envied when it hit the table. I went for a fried snapper served with some fried vegetables, rice and another special soy sauce with coriander that complimented the dish really well.

My mum went for a chicken salad served with sweet mango, avocado and other salad items. Another winner which was well presented.

No need to say we polished our plates!

The only disappointment was that we didn’t order any desserts so we should...

The menu looks ordinary at the first sight (ok…I got spoiled by color-printed-alongside-dishes-photos-menu these days..) & unable to tell you how good the food are until your first bite!

We referenced the reviews on Google & Tripadvisor to come here, so we had expectations that the food should be promising. We ordered the Duck Lok Lak and Mango Snake Fish - both are more than expected! SO DELICIOUS!

The meat is tender and savoury. The fish is nicely prepared that comes with both crispy and tender textures, goes really well with the Mango sauce! A delightful surprise after having a few fish Amok in Cambodia haha!

This is my favourite restaurant in Cambodia (so far 13 days in the country)! Think it’s not easy to get another one...

The food is really tasteful. They put flavor in their dishes. They use good quality fresh products. The chicken melts in your mouth and the spring rolls are very delicious. The wrap was tick and had a good texture, filled with crispy veggies and cheese. Presentation is not the focus, the taste is.

The owner is friendly and speaks fluent French and English. Service is very good. Price-quality in balance.

The inside part of the restaurant is cosy. The terrace is nice as well, although the lights are quite strong which makes it less “romantic”. Passing by, I wouldn’t jump in because of the outdoor look.

We’ve been here twice during our stay, and I honestly recommend to go and have...