Kanell Restaurant Dinner Show
Apsara Dinner Show in Siem Reap
In the heart of Siem Reap, Kanell brings together Cambodian cuisine, culture and performance for an evening in our tropical garden, set beside a traditional Khmer wooden house. A carefully considered menu is served course by course while musicians accompany an evening of live performance, from the grace and storytelling of classical Apsara dance to the strength and tradition of Bokator.
For years, we have welcomed guests from around the world to share this experience with us. Kanell has evolved over that time, but the spirit behind it remains the same: genuine Cambodian hospitality and a desire to create an evening that stays with you long after your time in Siem Reap has come to an end.
Dinner at Kanell is a set menu, thoughtfully composed to be enjoyed as a complete experience rather than a buffet. Each course has its place in the evening, offering a taste of Cambodia through dishes selected and prepared by our kitchen.
Siem Reap Traditional Dance Show
Apsara is perhaps the most recognisable of Cambodia’s classical dances, its graceful forms immortalised in the carvings of Angkor. Every gesture has meaning, from the movement of the hands to the expression of the face. When the dancers take to the stage at Kanell, the garden has a way of becoming very quiet.
Apsara is at the heart of the evening, but only part of the story. The performance draws from Cambodia’s classical and folk traditions, including Moni Mekhala, goddess of the seas and lightning, Sovann Maccha, the golden mermaid princess of the Reamker, and dances inspired by Cambodian village life.
Our dancers and musicians are Cambodian artists, and these traditions take years to master. Through music, movement, costume and expression, their stories come to life in front of you.
Bokator Performance in Siem Reap
Kun Lbokator is an ancient Cambodian martial art, with a tradition stretching back centuries. In 2022, it was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognising its importance to Cambodia’s living cultural heritage.
At Kanell, Bokator is performed just a few metres from your table. The demonstration combines speed, strength and remarkable discipline, beginning with the traditional rituals that have long formed part of the practice before the fighters display the techniques of the martial art itself.
It brings a powerful contrast to the grace of Cambodia’s classical dance and offers a rare opportunity to experience another side of Khmer cultural tradition, up close and as part of the evening at Kanell.
ASIAN FUSION SET MENU
Our most popular menu brings together five courses of Khmer cuisine with subtle influences from across Asia. A recent menu began with an amuse-bouche, followed by grilled sea bass salad, slow-cooked beef cheek soup and roasted chicken with red ant sauce and jasmine rice, finishing with pumpkin and orange custard served with young coconut ice cream.
ASIAN FUSION DELUXE SET MENU
An extended seven-course version of our most popular menu, created for those who want to experience a little more of Kanell’s kitchen. An ideal choice for a special occasion, a celebration, or simply for taking your time and enjoying everything the evening has to offer.
VEGETARIAN SET MENU
A five-course vegetarian menu given every bit as much thought and attention as the rest of our kitchen. Built around Cambodian vegetables, fragrant herbs and tropical fruit, each course explores the flavours and ingredients of Khmer cuisine and is created to stand proudly on its own.
VEGETARIAN DELUXE SET MENU
Our seven-course vegetarian menu offers a more extensive exploration of Cambodian produce, fragrant herbs and tropical fruit. Each course brings something different to the table, creating a complete vegetarian experience designed to unfold throughout the evening.
A Garden in the Middle of Town
Kanell is tucked away on 7 Makara Street, near Angkor High School and just minutes from the centre of Siem Reap. From the street, there is little to suggest what lies beyond the entrance.
Step inside and the city gives way to a tropical garden of palms, centred around a traditional Khmer wooden house. The open-air setting is relaxed and intimate, and as daylight fades and the garden settles into the evening, the atmosphere changes with it.
Siem Reap’s evenings are warm year-round, and Kanell is designed as an open-air experience. We recommend dressing lightly and comfortably, so you can settle in and enjoy the garden throughout the evening.
Award-Winning Cultural Experience
Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice award recognises places consistently rated highly by travellers around the world. Kanell has received the award every year since 2023 and is currently ranked #2 for Theaters & Concerts in Siem Reap.
It is recognition we are proud of, but what matters most is the experience behind it. Our focus remains where it has always been: making every evening at Kanell worthy of the reviews our guests have been kind enough to leave.
