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    Jaan Bai Restaurant

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    1,202 reviews
    #1 of 103 Restaurants in Battambang
    $$ - $$$, Asian, Cambodian, Fusion
    Corner 2 Street and 1 1/2 Street | Near Psar Nat, Battambang 02000, Cambodia
    +855 78 263 144
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    4.5 1,202 reviews
    #1 of 61 Asian in Battambang
    #1 of 94 Restaurants in Battambang
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Corner 2 Street and 1 1/2 Street Near Psar Nat, Battambang 02000 Cambodia
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    Jaan Bai is a home for folks who share our love of gatherings around the table, our passion for food and our interest in supporting Cambodian youth. We are focused on the training and professional development of Cambodian youth, with all profits going towards the overall sustainability of CCT. Our cuisine is all about the simplicity of well crafted, nourishing and wholesome recipes. We use seasonal organic produce sourced from our kitchen garden, local farmers and neighbouring markets. This project has been made possible by Vittoria Coffee, Australia. Open 11:00 - 10:00 (kitchen closes at 9:00) Tuesday - Sunday.
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
    CUISINES
    Asian, Cambodian, Fusion
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Support Social Enterprise

    This restaurant is not only amazing quality but is a social enterprise that gives locals jobs and education. Only place in Cambodia where I got a good hot chocolate

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Kaitlyn G
    Reviewed yesterday
    Was a nice experience but not blown away

    This is THE restaurant that gets recommended by everyone who visits Battambang. The ambience is lovely, the staff are exceptionally pleasant and not over attentive. It is expensive, so definitely not one for the budget traveller. The food was very nice but not memorable. We...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank melindaQ6200SI
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Great vegan options !

    Really fabulous restaurant supporting a worthy cause; lots of clearly indicated vegan options; attentive, friendly and really nice wait staff, this restaurant will suit solo diners, couples, and groups - although the latter might be advised to book ahead to ensure they’re all seated. The...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Nyunt_Eugene
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    High end NGO Restaurant

    A very good place for a dinner with family, the food was well presented, the service was excellent, a little costly compared to some other restaurants, but worth it.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank thomaskW6345MG
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Little gem!

    My husband and I had dinner at Jaan Bai yesterday evening and we loved it! By far the best food we have had since we arrived in Cambodia 2 weeks ago. We selected different small plates we shared, which was a nice way to taste...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank AudreyJoly
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Lovely little place

    This is a great fusion restaurant and rightly highly rated. Friendly staff too. Try the ribs, they are fantastic!

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank R0b_Amsterdam
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Excellent find!

    We went here on the recommendation of friends we met the hotel. It was a modern restaurant and the food was excellent, the staff were friendly and it was not expensive, highly recommend!

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank sharonn814
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Really delicious food

    Great food. Particularly the cucumber salad (trust me) and the Calamari with Kampot pepper. Chicken satay, mushroom dumplings and lime sorbet also really good. Note $100 bills not accepted. Got mine from ANZ Royal ATM on the way to restaurant. They refused to take it...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank MrPAAllen
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice restaurant.

    Fantastic reviews so decided to try this restaurant. We’re expecting something fabulous ; it was ok , that’s all. Nice staff etc.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank chikatilo
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Delicious

    Jaan Bai does absolutely delicious small plates for a wonderful cause - some of the best food we had in Cambodia!

    Date of visit: March 2019
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    May 12, 2017|
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    Response from bennigans38 | Reviewed this property |
    Expensive is relative, but we felt that for what you receive in a dining experience, this restaurant delivered at an exceptional rate. We spent maybe $30 USD between the two of us each time we went. Including 2 smaller meals... More
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    moritaverde
    January 2, 2015|
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    Response from Jaan B | Property representative |
    Hello moritaverde, Yes we remember you! We never know if we should put this in our description. we talk about it all the time, but we don't want people coming in thinking we have a lot of vegetarian options, when we only... More
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