Food, Restaurants & Nightlife on Koh Rong (2026 Guide)
Last fact-checked: October 2026
From $5 fresh-off-the-boat seafood barbecues with your toes in the sand to wood-fired Italian pizzas, upscale beachfront dining, and Saturday beach festivals under the palms, Koh Rong's dining and nightlife scene has matured dramatically while keeping its barefoot island soul.
What & Where to Eat on Koh Rong
Each beach area has its own culinary personality:
- Evening Beachfront Seafood BBQs (Koh Touch & Sok San): Around 17:30 every evening, restaurants along Koh Touch and Sok San Village display the day's catch on ice—whole red snapper, barracuda, squid, king prawns, and crab—grilled over coconut husks and served with rice, baked potato, and salad for $5 to $10.
- Cambodian Classics Not to Miss: Order Fish Amok (fragrant curried fish steamed in banana leaf), Kampot Pepper Crab or Squid, Beef Lok Lak, and morning Kuy Teav noodle soup ($2.50–$6).
- International & Boutique Dining: In Koh Touch, Da Matti is famous for handmade Italian pasta and pizza; on Pagoda Beach, The Secret Garden serves acclaimed Mediterranean and Asian fusion; on Sok San, The Royal Sands and Sok San Beach Resort offer refined sunset dining.
| Food / Drink Item | Local / Backpacker Spot | Mid-Range / Boutique Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Khmer Curry / Amok / Lok Lak | $3.50 – $5.50 | $7.00 – $11.00 |
| Fresh Grilled Seafood BBQ Plate | $5.00 – $9.00 | $12.00 – $22.00 |
| Western Breakfast / Wood-Fired Pizza | $4.00 – $7.50 | $8.00 – $14.00 |
| Fresh Fruit Shake / Iced Khmer Coffee | $1.50 – $2.50 | $3.00 – $4.50 |
| Draft Angkor / Cambodia Beer | $1.00 – $1.50 | $2.50 – $4.00 |
| Beach Bar Cocktail | $3.00 – $4.50 | $6.00 – $9.00 |
Nightlife & Beach Parties (2026)
Koh Rong's nightlife is concentrated in the south-east around Koh Touch, Police Beach, and Long Set (4K Beach), leaving the rest of the island blissfully quiet at night:
- Nestival on Long Set (4K Beach): Hosted every Saturday at Nest Beach Club from midday until midnight, featuring beach games, fire shows, and international DJs.
- Koh Touch Beach Bars: Lively bars along the Koh Touch waterfront offer happy-hour cocktails ($2.50–$3.50), pool tables, live acoustic music, and fire-spinning on the sand.
- Police Beach Events: Located 10 minutes' walk east of Koh Touch, Police Beach occasionally hosts late-night electronic music parties during the dry season.
Main Dining & Nightlife Hub (Koh Touch & Long Set)
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Koh Rong Food & Nightlife FAQ
Is there vegetarian and vegan food on Koh Rong?
Yes, almost every Khmer and Western restaurant in Koh Touch, Long Set, and M'Pai Bay offers vegetarian curries, tofu stir-fries, smoothie bowls, falafel, and vegan options.
Is the ice in drinks safe on Koh Rong?
Bars and restaurants on Koh Rong use commercial purified tube ice (cylindrical ice with a hole in the center) delivered from purified ice plants, which is safe for tourists.