Baray Petit Garden

Baray Petit Garden

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Said to be the most authentic Khmer restaurant in Siem Reap, and patroned by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt during their visit early this year. It is hidden in a peaceful retreat on the road to the Western Baray, part of the Angkor Archeological Park.

Apparently, electricity is not connected to the restaurant so the kitchen staff survives on solar power and bio-fuel technology.

Only operate during daylight hours.

"Some taxi and tuk-tuk drivers are notorious for "conscious" dumbness. The Western Baray to the locals is like the Eiffel Tower to the Parisians. Negotiate your rate. From about anywhere in Siem Reap the ROUND-TRIP fare is $4 to $5 dollars."