Rikitikitavi Restaurant

Long-running riverside restaurant known for its Kampot pepper dishes and reliably good food

Rikitikitavi has been feeding travellers in Kampot for many years, and the consistency is part of the appeal. The riverside location is the best in town — tables on the wooden deck overlooking the Praek Tuek Chhu, with ceiling fans moving the air and enough light to read a menu after dark. The food is a mix of Khmer and Western dishes; the Kampot pepper crab is the signature order.

The menu includes a notable selection of dishes showcasing Kampot pepper in various forms — fresh green pepper in beef stir-fry, white pepper on fish, black pepper sauce on grilled items. Prices are reasonable for the quality. The bar runs late and serves decent cocktails. Service is slower than in a hurry, which suits the place.

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