Must-see restaurants in Phnom Penh

  • Ramen & Gyoza Bar Masamune

    Phnom Penh

    At this hip Japanese ramen bar in the hipster Bassac Lane area of town, the ramen is lip-slurpingly good and comes in both dry and wet (soup) varieties…

  • Ngon

    Phnom Penh

    A Cambodian outpost of the popular Quan An Ngon in Saigon, this place brings street food to a sophisticated setting. The concept is simple: just wander…

  • Eric Kayser

    Phnom Penh

    The flagship branch of this impressive French bakery chain in Phnom Penh, Eric Kayser offers designer breads, delectable pastries and a range of gourmet…

  • Farm to Table

    Phnom Penh

    Aiming to promote organic farming methods in Cambodia, Farm to Table offers a healthy menu of all-day breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and shakes. It has a…

  • Yi Sang Riverside

    Phnom Penh

    This is one of the few places in the city where you can dine right on the riverside – perfect for a relaxing sunset cocktail. The menu includes a mix of…

  • Sumatra

    Phnom Penh

    The vegetarian dishes, which average around US$3, are fantastic value, although hearty eaters may want to order two. The spicy balado (tomato and chilli…

  • Java Creative Café

    Phnom Penh

    Consistently popular thanks to a breezy balcony, air-conditioned interior and a creative menu that includes crisp salads, delicious homemade sandwiches,…

  • Khema La Poste

    Phnom Penh

    This delicatessen-restaurant is winning plaudits for its good-value French food, including boeuf bourguignon, Toulouse sausages and lamb shank. There are…

  • Topaz

    Phnom Penh

    Topaz was one of Phnom Penh's original designer restaurants, but, as the competition increases around town, it's starting to feel a bit stale. The menu is…

  • Happy Herb Pizza

    Phnom Penh

    A Phnom Penh institution. No, happy doesn’t mean it comes with free toppings, it means pizza à la ganja. The nonmarijuana pizzas are also pretty good, but…

  • Intégrité

    Phnom Penh

    This cafe-cum-restaurant-cum-bar is a bite-sized slice of sophistication next to the chaos of the Russian Market. Come in the morning for fair-trade…

  • Sleuk Chhouk

    Phnom Penh

    This place's picture-board menu may not look too appealing from the street, but venture inside for a stylish and authentic dining experience. Dishes…

  • Magnolia

    Phnom Penh

    Set in a gracefully restored old French villa, this place's affordable menu features wafer-thin ban xeo (Vietnamese savoury pancakes) and an array of…

  • Sonoma Oyster Bar

    Phnom Penh

    The owner of this low-key restaurant sells premium imported oysters wholesale to top-end hotels and, luckily for us, offers them here to drop-in diners at…

  • Feel Good Cafe II

    Phnom Penh

    One of the only cafes in town to roast and grind its own coffee, with responsibly sourced blends that are a fusion of Cambodian, Lao and Thai coffee beans…

  • Majorelle

    Phnom Penh

    The amiable French owner of this intimate royal blue eatery prepares fusion food inspired by far-off lands such as Tunisia, Madagascar and Tahiti. You won…

  • Exchange

    Phnom Penh

    One of the grandest old French houses in the city is home to this stylish bistro and bar. The menu takes diners on a global tour and includes some…

  • Backyard Cafe

    Phnom Penh

    A cool and contemporary superfoods cafe, this is the place to check the pulse(s) of the vegetarian dining scene in the capital. Come for raw smoothies,…

  • Noodle House

    Phnom Penh

    Set in a lovingly restored French-era gem of a building, this place looks more expensive than it actually is. The menu offers a global noodle tour with…

  • Lone Star

    Phnom Penh

    Missing the US of A? You won't be after a morning in here watching American football via satellite and digging into the heaped plates of meatloaf and Baja…

  • O’Calm Gourmet

    Phnom Penh

    This attractive open-air restaurant under a thatched Balinese-style roof has an extensive menu of provincial French fare, plus pizza, pasta and enticing…

  • Sesame Noodle Bar

    Phnom Penh

    A Japanese-American duo is behind one of the Russian Market's longest-running little diners. Cold noodles arrive in vegetarian or egg varieties and come…

  • JoMa Bakery Cafe

    Phnom Penh

    Originating in Laos, JoMa Bakery Cafe has used a winning formula to expand rapidly in the Cambodian capital. Salads and sandwiches in various combinations…

  • Sushi Bar

    Phnom Penh

    Purists may scoff at the low sushi prices, but it's always packed and is definitely one of the better places in town for quick-and-easy raw fish. Sit…

  • Spice Cafe

    Phnom Penh

    The house speciality is the zesty Singapore laksa, but you'll also find a host of appropriately spicy Indonesian and Malaysian specialities on the menu,…

  • Mama Wong's

    Phnom Penh

    This red-lit hang-out brings a contemporary touch to the city's Chinese dining scene, serving up inventive dumplings, noodle bowls and Asian tapas such as…

  • Pop Café

    Phnom Penh

    Owner Giorgio welcomes diners as if they were coming to his own home for dinner, making this a popular spot for authentic Italian cooking. Thin-crust…

  • Mercy House Restaurant

    Phnom Penh

    This outdoor vegetarian eatery serves Japanese dishes with a Cambodian twist. Go for the teppanyaki hot plates – sizzling fake meat topped with an egg and…

  • Lemongrass

    Phnom Penh

    A higher-class Thai restaurant with a fair selection of Khmer classics. The prices are pretty reasonable given the look of the place. Splurge for the choo…

  • Buffalo Sister

    Phnom Penh

    The extensive sandwich list is ever growing at this self-described carvery. Dig into a roast pork with apple sauce sandwich or go healthy with a grilled…

  • Kravanh

    Phnom Penh

    A stylish Khmer restaurant under the stewardship of a Franco-Khmer, the chic decor sets this place apart from its neighbours. The menu includes…

  • Grand River

    Phnom Penh

    One of the more lively riverfront restaurants, this is a great spot for watching the world go by. The menu includes moderately priced Cambodian and…

  • Chinese Noodle

    Phnom Penh

    Chinese Noodle is all about – what else – noodles, with anything from duck to pig stomach. You can also chow down on some fabulous dumplings. A bargain…

  • Thai Huot

    Phnom Penh

    This is the place for French travellers who are missing home, as it stocks many French products, including Bonne Maman jam and the city's best cheese…

  • Trattoria Bello

    Phnom Penh

    Hidden away near the Russian Market, Bello turns out some of the most delicious pizzas in town at good prices. The Japanese owner also offers pasta,…

  • No Style

    Phnom Penh

    This hole-in-the-wall 12-seat 'skewer counter' ticks all the right boxes. Beyond the US$1 skewers, you'll also find US$3 rice and noodle tapas, cheap…

  • Sher-e-Punjab

    Phnom Penh

    This is the top spot for a curry fix according to many members of Phnom Penh’s Indian community. The tandoori dishes here are particularly good, as are…

  • Special Pho

    Phnom Penh

    A great location near the riverfront for good pho – the noodle soup that keeps Vietnam driving forward – plus cheap fried rice and fried noodles.

  • La Croisette

    Phnom Penh

    The stylish La Croisette is a popular riverfront spot with homemade pasta and gnocchi, plus hearty steaks, lamb chops and some Cambodian offerings.

  • Limoncello

    Phnom Penh

    The pizza here is simply outstanding – some of the best in town. Also great desserts that can be washed down with an eponymous limoncello shot.