REVIEW · SIEM REAP
Siem Reap: Amazon Angkor Buffet Traditional Fairy Dance Show
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One big dinner, then a real dance show. If you want an easy Siem Reap evening with Khmer culture and a huge buffet, this is a smart pick. Amazon Angkor puts you in the middle of town, with food choices that swing from local Khmer dishes to Japanese, Chinese, and European favorites.
I also like how the venue is built for scale: seating for 300+ people in a comfortable setup, so you’re not stuck in a cramped corner. The show is a sequence of short traditional dances (about an hour), but there’s one thing to consider: with so many seats, you can occasionally end up with a view that isn’t perfectly straight-on.
In This Review
- Quick hits before you go
- Central Siem Reap convenience, not a long detour
- Your 3-hour plan: eat first, then enjoy the dance flow
- The buffet spread: Khmer BBQ, sukiyaki soups, and comfort from multiple cuisines
- How to pace the meal so the show still feels great
- Traditional fairy-dance style show: what you’re actually watching
- Seating for 300+: you’ll likely see the stage, but plan for view variation
- Open-air garden vs air-conditioned comfort
- Price and value: $21 that buys dinner plus a full dance hour
- Who should book this, and who might not love it
- Should you book Amazon Angkor in Siem Reap?
- FAQ
- How much does the Siem Reap Amazon Angkor Buffet Traditional Fairy Dance show cost?
- How long is the experience?
- What’s included in the ticket?
- Are drinks included with the buffet?
- Is hotel transfer included?
- What kind of food is served?
- Where does it take place in Siem Reap?
- Is it wheelchair accessible?
- How does cancellation work?
Quick hits before you go
- Central Siem Reap setting close to major hotels, so you can keep the evening simple.
- 40+ dishes across Khmer, Japanese, Chinese, and European-style options, plus soups and BBQ.
- Live traditional dancing with an hour-long run made of many short dance pieces.
- Open-air garden or air-conditioned seating depending on the comfort you want.
- Seating for 300+ means big energy, but your exact view can vary.
Central Siem Reap convenience, not a long detour
Amazon Angkor is in the heart of Siem Reap and positioned close to major hotels. That matters more than it sounds. Siem Reap can swallow time fast once you’re dealing with traffic, tuk-tuk negotiations, and the usual evening shuffle. Here, you can plan a relaxed night without building your schedule around logistics.
You also get to choose your comfort level with the venue layout. The evening can be in an open-air garden feel, or you can enjoy air-conditioned comfort. If you’re sensitive to heat or humidity, that option is a big plus, especially since your meal and show both take place in the same place.
You can also read our reviews of more tours and experiences in Siem Reap
Your 3-hour plan: eat first, then enjoy the dance flow
This experience runs about 3 hours total, and the structure is straightforward. You’ll arrive for entry to the buffet, eat at your own pace, and then settle in for the traditional dancing show included with your ticket.
Food and show are meant to work together. The buffet setup and cooking stations give you a reason to keep moving and tasting before the performance really takes over your attention. Then, once the dancing begins, you can shift gears from eating to watching.
A practical tip: if you want the smoothest transition, go for a quick first round of food, then save your longer tasting for the hour after you’ve found your seat. That way you’re not scrambling for seconds while the dance is already underway.
The buffet spread: Khmer BBQ, sukiyaki soups, and comfort from multiple cuisines
This is the part I’d build the evening around, even if you only care about the show a little. The buffet goes beyond one style of food. You’ll find traditional Khmer cuisine alongside Japanese, Chinese, and European dishes, which is rare at a lot of cultural shows.
The most interesting additions are the ones that feel more like live food culture than just a standard buffet table:
- Cambodian BBQ touches a local flavor profile directly, rather than treating local food as a small side section.
- Sukiyaki soups add a warm, filling option, especially handy if you want something satisfying without heavy frying.
- Individual cooking stations mean you’re not limited to cold trays and heat lamps.
For picky eaters, this kind of variety is genuinely useful. You can go Khmer with your first tastes, then pivot to something more familiar if you’re with a mixed group. And if you’ve spent your day bouncing between Angkor temples and markets, this sort of menu variety helps you recover without feeling like you’re eating the same thing every night.
If you’re here for lunch, the experience offers lunch set menus. If you’re here for dinner, it’s buffet-style with over 40 dishes. Either way, the big idea is the same: you’re paying for a full meal experience tied to the show, not just a ticket and a side of snacks.
How to pace the meal so the show still feels great
A common problem with buffet-and-show combos is timing. Eat too slowly and you spend the first part of the show looking at food. Eat too fast and you’re sitting there stuffed while the dancing starts.
Here’s the approach I recommend:
- Do a first pass while the buffet is lively, grabbing a mix so you can decide what you want more of later.
- Keep one or two lighter items as your backup so you’re not forced into a heavy plate for the second round.
- Plan to be seated before the performance ramps up, then treat the buffet like a bonus rather than a race.
In the reviews, people especially loved the dancers. That tells me the show is the main event once it starts. So build your eating plan around that. You want to feel relaxed for the dance hour, not distracted by unfinished plates.
Traditional fairy-dance style show: what you’re actually watching
The included entertainment is traditional dancing, and it’s built from many different pieces rather than one long single dance. The performance runs about an hour, and it’s made of short segments that keep the visual energy shifting throughout.
Why this matters: Khmer dance isn’t just “pretty costumes.” Even when you don’t know all the meanings, the structure of short dances helps your eyes track changes in motion, posture, and gestures. You get variety even if you only have a basic understanding.
One reviewer also mentioned a small explanatory booklet. If you’re the type who likes context, that’s a helpful extra. Even a simple guide can turn a performance from entertainment-only into something you can connect to while you watch.
You can also read our reviews of more tours and experiences in Siem Reap
Seating for 300+: you’ll likely see the stage, but plan for view variation
This venue holds over 300 people in a comfortable setup. That scale is part of the appeal: it creates a proper show atmosphere, with lots of people focused on the same stage.
The trade-off is view reliability. Seats can depend on where you’re placed. One review mentioned that seats can end up “based on luck,” with the potential to be seated from the back.
If you care about a straight-on view, I’d treat this like a show ticket, not just a meal ticket:
- Arrive a bit early so you can settle in comfortably.
- Once you know where you’ll sit, adjust your plan for photos and eye-level viewing.
- If there’s staff help on seating, ask politely if there’s flexibility. With big venues, they sometimes can shift within sections.
The good news: multiple reviews praised the venue’s organization and viewing, so the problem isn’t constant. It’s just worth being mindful.
Open-air garden vs air-conditioned comfort
You’ll have the option of dining in a lovely open-air garden setting or inside air-conditioned comfort. That choice can affect your whole mood.
Open-air is great if you like an evening atmosphere and don’t mind the ambient conditions. Air-conditioned comfort is a lifesaver if you’ve been temple-hopping in heat or you just want the easiest possible experience after a long day.
Either way, you’re still getting the combined deal: buffet meal plus dance show in one location, so you’re not spending your evening running between different stops.
Price and value: $21 that buys dinner plus a full dance hour
At $21 per person, this is trying to solve two problems at once: feeding you well and entertaining you with a real cultural performance. The value comes from the bundle.
You’re not only buying entry to a buffet. You’re paying for:
- Over 40 dishes at dinner
- Cambodian BBQ and sukiyaki soups
- Multiple cuisine styles (Khmer plus Japanese, Chinese, and European)
- An included traditional dancing show running about an hour
- A venue that holds 300+ people without turning chaotic
Could you eat cheaper in Siem Reap? Probably, if you go small local spots. But if you want one ticket to handle dinner and a show, the math starts looking better. You’re essentially paying for an organized evening, with variety and a performance built into the cost.
Two important extras to remember:
- Beverages and soft drinks aren’t included, so plan on that added spend.
- Hotel transfer isn’t included, so you’ll need your own tuk-tuk or taxi.
Who should book this, and who might not love it
I think Amazon Angkor fits best if you:
- Want a simple plan for an evening in Siem Reap
- Like variety in one sitting (Khmer plus Japanese/Chinese/European options)
- Care about seeing traditional dancing, not just wandering through a food market
- Are traveling in a group with different tastes
You might want to skip or reconsider if:
- You’re extremely picky about being in the best viewing position, every time
- You only want local Khmer food and don’t care about Japanese/Chinese/European comfort-style dishes
- You’re hoping for a super-quiet, intimate cultural moment rather than a big organized show setting
Should you book Amazon Angkor in Siem Reap?
My take: if you want one ticket to cover a satisfying dinner and a proper traditional dance show, this is an easy yes. The combination of 40+ dishes, Cambodian BBQ, sukiyaki soups, cooking stations, and an hour of dance gives you a lot of value for the price.
Book it if you’re planning a low-stress night close to your hotel and you like variety. If you’re sensitive to view angle, aim to arrive earlier and treat seating like part of your plan.
FAQ
How much does the Siem Reap Amazon Angkor Buffet Traditional Fairy Dance show cost?
It costs $21 per person.
How long is the experience?
The duration is 3 hours. Check availability to see the starting times.
What’s included in the ticket?
The ticket includes buffet admission and the traditional dancing shows.
Are drinks included with the buffet?
No. Beverages and soft drinks are not included.
Is hotel transfer included?
No. Hotel transfer is not included.
What kind of food is served?
The buffet includes traditional Khmer cuisine plus Japanese, Chinese, and European dishes, along with Cambodian BBQ, sukiyaki soups, and individual cooking stations.
Where does it take place in Siem Reap?
It’s located in the heart of Siem Reap and is close to major hotels.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it is wheelchair accessible.
How does cancellation work?
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
