Le Tigre de Papier
Le Tigre de Papier is a long-running French-influenced restaurant and bar on Pub Street with multiple floors, traditional Khmer and French cuisine, and a full bar program. The venue functions as a serious dining destination alongside the drinking side.
Where to stay near Le Tigre de Papier
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A serious French-Khmer restaurant with full bar, multiple floors, and food-focused approach.
Polished French-Khmer restaurant with multiple floors and proper service.
French music, jazz, kept low
Smart casual
Dinner-focused evenings, wine enthusiasts, and travelers wanting proper French-Khmer cuisine.
USD preferred, riel as change, cards accepted
Price Range
Beer 1.50-3 USD, wine 4-8 USD per glass, cocktails 4-6 USD, mains 6-15 USD
Beer ~$1.50-3/~1.30-2.70 EUR, mains ~$6-15/~5.50-13 EUR
Hours
Daily 11 AM to midnight
Insider Tip
The wine list is among the better on Pub Street. The French-Khmer fusion dishes are worth the visit. Multiple floors provide different atmospheres.
Full Review
Le Tigre de Papier occupies one of the larger buildings on Pub Street with the layout running across multiple floors: ground-floor restaurant and bar, second-floor dining and lounge, and additional seating spaces above. The French ownership and culinary direction distinguish the venue from the standard Pub Street tourist bars.
The food program is the venue's defining feature. The menu mixes French dishes (coq au vin, beef bourguignon, classic French sauces) with traditional Khmer cuisine (amok, lok lak, beef stir-fries) and French-Khmer fusion preparations. Pricing at $6-15 USD per main is fair for the quality and slot at the upper end of Pub Street dining.
The drinks side runs proper bar service alongside the dining program. The wine list is among the better on Pub Street, with French, Italian, and Spanish selections at fair prices ($4-8 USD per glass). Cocktails at $4-6 USD run with proper preparation. Beer at $1.50-3 USD matches the strip.
The atmosphere stays calmer and more polished than the party-focused Pub Street bars. Music plays at low volume with French music and jazz dominating. The crowd is heavily older couples, dining-focused visitors, and travelers wanting a serious French-influenced dinner before bar hopping or instead of it. Service runs proper restaurant standards. The midnight closing matches Pub Street rhythms.
The Neighborhood
Pub Street is the main tourist nightlife strip in Siem Reap, a pedestrianized zone in the Old Market area with dozens of bars, restaurants, and street food vendors operating in the evening hours. Le Tigre de Papier sits on Pub Street with the larger building distinguishing it from smaller bars.
Getting There
Tuk-tuk from anywhere in Siem Reap costs 2-4 USD. Walking from most central hotels takes 5-15 minutes. The pedestrian zone closes to vehicles from late afternoon.
Address
Pub Street, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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