A social enterprise restaurant near Old Market that channels profits to local education projects.
New Leaf Eatery opened in July 2013 and operates as a social enterprise restaurant close to Old Market in Siem Reap. The kitchen offers a mix of Khmer and Western dishes and includes an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu, which is relevant for residents seeking regular plant-based options in central Siem Reap.
As a business model, New Leaf donates 20% of its profits to a chosen charity and allocates 15% of profits among its Cambodian staff, making its financial structure part of how it interacts with the local community and workforce. Since opening, the restaurant has donated over US$68,000 to educational projects in Siem Reap.
Current institutional partners supported by those donations are PEPY Empowering Youth and SeeBeyondBorders, indicating a sustained focus on education-related programmes rather than short-term giving. The combination of its menu choices and its charitable commitments may be relevant to residents who want to understand how local spending supports community initiatives.
