Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The back room is air-conditioned, but we enjoyed sitting in the front and observing the neighborhood goings-on. Tel: +855(0)12 937 805. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Although Irinas offers a delivery menu, its worth visiting the restaurant to see the collection of Russian and Soviet tchochkes and memorabilia. As with his other restaurants (Malis, Topaz, and Yi-Sang), the culinary delights at Topaz dont come cheap. The back room is air-conditioned, but we enjoyed sitting in the front and observing the neighborhood goings-on. Delicious, delicious carnitas tacos at Mexicano. The menu, however, seems more influenced by the food of the Lower Mekong, where Cambodias east meets Vietnams south: lots of fish soups and curries, crunchy vegetables, and tart and fermented flavors. But Sesame Noodle Bar changed all of that with their tiny menu of perfectly crafted meals. But theres also a burger menu, including beef, chicken, vegan, or fish options, that costs only $14 and includes one of the aforementioned $6 sodas. Continue reading . Open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. sushibar-kh.com For lunch theres a selection of tasty salads and sandwiches. The carnitas is sensational: slow-cooked fatty pork, finished by crisping the edges so it has the traditional soft yet slightly crunchy texture. 128F Sothearos Blvd (next to the Almond Hotel), Phnom Penh With the matriarch of the family in the kitchen and her teenage sons acting as waiters, its easy to feel likeyoure getting a real Iraqi home-cooked meal! The preparation is clearly aimed at a Cambodian audience, and some Westerners may be offended by decisions like pairing smoked salmon with a honey mustard sauce, but whatever they are doing seems to be working, because every day the place is packed. The restaurant is definitely on the upscale side, perfect for impressing a business associate or romantic partner. In the evenings they also serve creative cocktails. Read our full review of Mexicano. facebook.com/ecrandumplingsphnompenh T: +855 95 464 120 Open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., closes at 5 p.m. on Sundays Goat with black ants, fried fish on the fire lake (a complicated dish that involves a whole deep-fried fish cooked at the table in a pool of coconut curry), and crab with young green pepper are all excellent and remarkably affordable. The small restaurant in Tonle Bassac is always packed, because they servethe most authentic Italian pizza in Phnom Penh. Tel: +855(0)78 751 715 Vegetarians will be happy to hear that the menu also offers an extensive array of vegetarian dishes. Which just added to the atmosphere. The surprising culinary diversity of the region is seen on the extensive Irina menu, which features both classic Russian and Ukrainian dishes, but also specialties from the former Soviet states, including Georgia and Uzbekistan. Its worth a visit to get the full Cambodian experience. Milder than prahok, here braised mam was served with fatty pork belly, adding an extra rich layer to the sweet, fermented fish. Brooklyn Pizza and Bistro Japanese and Koreanrestaurants If youre a pizza aficionado, youll want to try Piccola. One of their specialties is Shanghai-style nian gao, also known as Chinese New Years cake. I.R.F. Our favorite of the bunch is Herk Fung, but it doesnt matter which one you choose theyre all pretty good. Housed in an unassuming shophouse on Street 288, Mexicano, a new BKK1 restaurant, is taking Phnom Penh Mexican food to the next level. Restaurant, also called Taste of the Middle East is a small, family-run restaurant that serves up home-style Iraqi cuisine. Tel: +855(0)98 713 443; 012 452 314 11B Street 246, Phnom Penh Want to try Cambodian street food, but worried about sanitation or unsure how to ask about ingredients? 13E Street 282, BKK1, Phnom Penh Open daily, 4 p.m. to midnight The Sushi Bar on Street 302 in BKK1 is the first Phnom Penh launch of this Vietnamese chain.

mexicanocambodia.com Tel: +855(0)11 840 055. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. #9 Street 460 (between 135 and 155), Toul Tom Pong, Phnom Penh Were fond of the toasted bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon. +855 (0)23 936 888 Located above Pharmacie de la Gare near Vattanac Tower, after climbing a few flights of stairs, guests find themselves in a wooden interior evocative of mid-1800s Battambang. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1586864117244-0'); }); mrmab.com On the Asian side, there are several dumpling variations, noodle soup, and dumpling and noodle soup. Head to Okinawa Bar Yuikaji for a taste of Okinowa in Phnom Penh. Irina Russian Restaurant Taste Budz This seems like a ridiculously good deal, and I almost hesitate to write about it in case the hotels upper echelons happen upon this and double the price. Open daily, 4 p.m. to midnight facebook.com/okinawa.bar.yuikaji facebook.com/tasteofthemideastphnompenh If youre only in town for a few days and want to try the best of Cambodian cuisine, head to Romdeng. 81 E2 Preah Monivong Blvd (above Pharmacie de la Gare), Daun Penh, Phnom Penh 13E Street 282, BKK1, Phnom Penh Ecran Dumplings 20 Street 302, Phnom Penh mexicanocambodia.com. Chinese dumplings and hand-pulled noodles mexicanocambodia.com. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1496222099056-0'); }); Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. After lunch, try a raw dessert made with cashew and nut cheese or one of the smoothies or juices. Open daily, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Long-running Irina Russian Restaurant has always deserved more attention than it has gotten. Open daily, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Momofukos got nothing on this. LaBaabs fish amok is perfectly balanced, the currys palm sugar sweetness offset by the slight bitterness of the noni leaves, a defining ingredient that is regularly omitted in the Kingdoms more tourist-oriented restaurants. #9 Street 460 (between 135 and 155), Toul Tom Pong, Phnom Penh In the evenings they also serve creative cocktails. Russian Market is to Phnom Penh what above 14th Street is to the Village-dwellers of New York Citya place thats regarded as not worth going to. Theyve got seating at the sushi bar downstairs and booths upstairs. Theyve got lots of donburis, or rice bowls, bento boxes, tempura, and katsu-type dishes. The quality is about what youd expect from a sushi chain back home; this is not artisanal hand-crafted food, but its still pretty damn good. Tel: +855(0)77 694 702 Theyve got bigger sushi platters with 16 pieces for up to $18. 36 Street 308, Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh 74 Street 174, Phnom Penh Open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Its simple and delicious food. But Sesame Noodle Bar changed all of that with their tiny menu of perfectly crafted meals. Want to try Cambodian street food, but worried about sanitation or unsure how to ask about ingredients? Chinese restaurants Mr. Mabs menu is an ode to street food around the world. LaBaab Restaurant Theyve got lots of donburis, or rice bowls, bento boxes, tempura, and katsu-type dishes. The dish consists of slices of chewy rice cakes, stir-fried with wilted lettuce and shiitake mushrooms in an addictive savory sauce. Arriving when they open is the best way to get a seat at Piccola. The Western menu is comprised of croquettes and various types of non-noodle vegetable soups. Open Mondays 6 to 11 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday 12 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m.

Prices range from $9 for tempura or $11 for salmon teriyaki to $28 for makunouchi bento or $14, $22, or $30 for a sushi moriawase combination. Enso Romdeng specializes in traditional and modern Khmer dishes, like this plate of beef and red ants. T: +855 95 464 120 Open daily, 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. We prefer the upstairs, which offers booths and slightly more privacy than the open seating on the ground floor. Kofta are meatballs, here served in two variations, one in a thick yogurt sauce, another cooked with tomatoes. 215 Street 13, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh

12 Street 830, BKK1, Phnom Penh [map] Located above Pharmacie de la Gare near Vattanac Tower, after climbing a few flights of stairs, guests find themselves in a wooden interior evocative of mid-1800s Battambang. The service at Dim Sum Emperors is infuriating, just like at their sister restaurant. Their menu has photographs and English translations, making this a good first Khmer BBQ experience for out-of-town visitors. Mexican restaurants Backyard Cafe is representative of the new wave of Phnom Penh restaurants. And on top of that, the place is cute, filled with Japanese toys and action figures. Mr. Mab aims to make Khmer street food more accessible to expats and travelers. Open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., closes at 5 p.m. on Sundays Want to try Cambodian street food, but worried about sanitation or unsure how to ask about ingredients? Chinese Noodle Restaurant Backyard Cafe can also provide multi-day raw food and juice cleanses, including delivery to your home or work. Enso on Street 240 has a range of international influences on their menu shakshuka and watermelon salad with pomegranates and rose water pointing to the Middle East, avocado smash on sourdough evidencing an Australian influence, pancakes for the Americans, and leek pie with smoked salmon and eggs benedict with leg ham to round things (and bellies) out in continental fashion. This Cambodian coffee chain was one of the first to serve espresso-based coffee drinks, and their iced coffees and frappes are delicious. Weve got a full review of Dim Sum Emperors on the blog if you want to know more. Mexican restaurants Youll also find burgers, cheesecakes, and a variety of beers including German and Belgian beers, and local craft beers from Cerevisia Craft Brewhouse at Brooklyn Pizza. #17B, street 29, Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh Friends is part of the Mith Samlanh Friends organization that helps train homeless and at-risk youth to work in the hospitality industry. Cuts restaurant, the elegant steakhouse on the 38th floor, has a lunch menu of mostly $50+ steaks and $6 sodas. Backyard Cafe Theyve got bigger sushi platters with 16 pieces for up to $18. The menu changes frequently, but favorites include sauteed baby squid with Kampot pepper and rice wine and a smoky eggplant, garlic, and coriander dip served with bread. The view from Cuts at Rosewood in Phnom Penh is worth a a visit. The dim sum menu is so good, in fact, that Ive tried very little else on their menu, although I have heard it is good. Russian Market is to Phnom Penh what above 14th Street is to the Village-dwellers of New York Citya place thats regarded as not worth going to. I.R.F. sauce, prawn shui maitopped with tiny orange flying fish roe, and har gow, steamed shrimp dumplings with a chewy rice wrapper. As with his other restaurants (Malis, Topaz, and Yi-Sang), the culinary delights at Topaz dont come cheap. In addition to highlighting classic Khmer street foods, it offers European and Asian street favorites. The Rosewood is the fanciest hotel in Phnom Penh and the tallest, or at least its at the top of the citys tallest building. Yes, its in the Lonely Planet guide, but this oddly named Keralan restaurant serves up lively, chili-infused southern Indian food curries and thalis, with quite a bit of seafood plus beer, lassis, and south Indian and Malaysian-style teas to boot. Tel: +855(0)89 925 926 Dim Sum Emperors googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1544054162284-0'); }); Open daily, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Piccola Italia Da Luigi The stars of the menu are the sesame house noodle ($3.75) and the sesame fatty noodle ($4.50). They are packed most nights! Open daily, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. A pizza here can easily make for a meal for three or four. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. tree-alliance.org/romdeng. Its simple and delicious food. The menu changes frequently, but favorites include sauteed baby squid with Kampot pepper and rice wine and a smoky eggplant, garlic, and coriander dip served with bread. Rosewood Hotel, Vattanac Capital Tower For more places to drink coffee in Phnom Penh, see our guide to Phnom Penh coffeeshops. Theyre large and substantial, drenched in cheesy, meaty goodness. More locations: browncoffee.com.kh Romdeng specializes in traditional and modern Khmer dishes, like this plate of beef and red ants. Kanjis menu is quite extensive, covering the gamut from sashimi to soup and teriyaki to teppanyaki. On Street 136 between Monivong and Central Market there are a row of unassuming Chinese restaurants, all serving hand-pulled noodles and homemade dumplings. Expat favorite Chinese Noodle Restaurant is known for their cheap, hand-pulled noodles and homemade dumplings. Phnom Penh has a cosmopolitan culinary scene as shown by its plethora of fantastic restaurants. A pizza here can easily make for a meal for three or four. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Brooklyn Pizza and Bistroserves thick-crust American-style pizzas. tree-alliance.org/friends. The restaurant itself offers chain-style ambiance of the fancier sort and is upscale by Phnom Penh standards. When you arrive, know what type of beer you want to drink, because youll be inundated with friendly requests from female representatives of the various beer companies trying to persuade you to drink their brew all night. The restaurant is definitely on the upscale side, perfect for impressing a business associate or romantic partner.

Sovanna Restaurant Tel: +855(0)78 626 240 Its simple and delicious food. Tel: +855(0)17 323 273 Open daily, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tel: +855(0)17 913 812 Tel: +855(0)23 637 6663 tree-alliance.org/friends A spin-off restaurant of Emperors of China, Dim Sum Emperors is a more casual restaurant that serves primarily dim sum. Brooklyn Pizza and Bistro My favorites are the carrot cake, actually small radish cakes with X.O. Mexicano Theyve got seating at the sushi bar downstairs and booths upstairs. Theyve got a great nigiri plate that features 9 pieces of sushi for $5.80. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. After lunch, try a raw dessert made with cashew and nut cheese or one of the smoothies or juices. Feel Good Sovanna Restaurant has something to offer just about everyone. 54 Langeach Sros serves a mean plate of Khmer pork ribs. Street 266 behind Pencil, Phnom Penh This is one of those places that is often referred to as a little-known secret but is actually very widely known and youll always see at least a few English teachers enjoying their delicious fare at ridiculously low prices a bowl of noodles can be had for less than $2. This undeniably popular eatery has gotten people from outside of the neighborhood into Toul Tom Pong for the first time in a long time. sauce, prawn shui maitopped with tiny orange flying fish roe, and har gow, steamed shrimp dumplings with a chewy rice wrapper. As with his other restaurants (Malis, Topaz, and Yi-Sang), the culinary delights at Topaz dont come cheap. Indian restaurants It serves live, raw, vegan, gluten-free, and healthy foods (not necessarily all at once, though). My favorite dim sum here are the crab meat and coriander dumplings and xiao long bao, also known as soup dumplings, and steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce. Copyright 2022 Move to Cambodia. The restaurant itself offers chain-style ambiance of the fancier sort and is upscale by Phnom Penh standards. kanjirestaurant.com Even if this is not usually the sort of fare you find appealing, youll be surprised at how delicious and filling the cafes food is, despite the healthiness factor. Read our full review of the Chinese restaurants on Street 136. Theyve also got air-conditioning free WiFi, making it a good place to get hopped up on caffeine and get some work done. Even though Sovanna has lost the dirty-beer-garden feel it once had, the food is still excellent. Try the Kadala curry, made with black chickpeas and studded with black mustard seed and curry leaf, and sop it up with well-made Keralan-style roti, a flaky fried bread. Corner of Street 130 and Street 53, next to Central Market, Phnom Penh The menu features 19 types of dim sum as well as inexpensive rice and noodle bowls. tree-alliance.org/friends Theyve also got a store next door with some very cool hand-made, recycled souvenirs, and their cookbook, while expensive, is very good. Open daily, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read our full review of Kanji on the blog. 545Eo Monivong Blvd, BKK2, Phnom Penh The grilled beef and pork, tender, smoky and slightly sweet, are the standouts, but the sngor chrouk trey, fish soup with a lemongrass broth, lime juice, and fresh herbs, is not to be missed. The tacos are served on home-made corn tortillas with simple toppings, just the way its supposed to be. They also offer a slew of nice juices and smoothies served in mason jars. The view from Cuts at Rosewood in Phnom Penh is worth a a visit. mrmab.com. Kanji Japanese Restaurant is Cambodian celebrity chef Luu Mengs latest venture. After lunch, try a raw dessert made with cashew and nut cheese or one of the smoothies or juices. 20 Street 302, Phnom Penh 15A St 178 Milder than prahok, here braised mam was served with fatty pork belly, adding an extra rich layer to the sweet, fermented fish. Like their Kampot flagship shop, prices are extremely reasonable. 20 Street 302, Phnom Penh The dish consists of slices of chewy rice cakes, stir-fried with wilted lettuce and shiitake mushrooms in an addictive savory sauce. The Salmon House Middle Eastern favorites including falafel, shawarma, and kebabs, but also lesser-known Iraqi specialties. I.R.F. Friends also serves a mean glass of fruit: they have a nice selection of refreshing freezes, shakes, lassis, and juices. The other stand-out on the menu is the thor bun (2 for $2.25)roasted pork belly on a steamed bun with homemade pickles and hoisin sauce and a touch of sriracha. Tel: +855(0)78 626 240 Delicious, delicious carnitas tacos at Mexicano. On weekends theres often a live cover band. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tel: +855(0)89 925 926 Finish it off with a delicate middle eastern dessert, dripping with honey and chopped pistachio nuts. Read our full review of the Chinese restaurants on Street 136. Long-running Irina Russian Restaurant has always deserved more attention than it has gotten. sesamenoodlebar.com In addition to serving a tasty cup of brew, their Street 136 location also have very good breakfasts and lunches. Their roastery on Street 57 also offers some single origin filter coffees and cold brew be sure to specify when you order if you want yours without sugar. We prefer the upstairs, which offers booths and slightly more privacy than the open seating on the ground floor. The al pastor is just as good pork marinated with dried chili, spices, achiote, and pineapple juice.

Backyard Cafe can also provide multi-day raw food and juice cleanses, including delivery to your home or work. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Which just added to the atmosphere. It serves live, raw, vegan, gluten-free, and healthy foods (not necessarily all at once, though). Sushi Bar The ala carte menu is more expensive but still good value. Open 6 p.m. to midnight, closed Sundays This undeniably popular eatery has gotten people from outside of the neighborhood into Toul Tom Pong for the first time in a long time. Both are delicious, and like everything at I.R.F., are relatively inexpensive most dishes are priced between $3 and $7. Piccola Italia is a popular pizzeria among Phnom Penh expats. Tel: +855(0)77 694 702 Be warned that if you order the tarantula dish theyll bring a live tarantula to your table to freak you out. Our favorite of the bunch is Herk Fung, but it doesnt matter which one you choose theyre all pretty good. Theyre large and substantial, drenched in cheesy, meaty goodness. One dish to try is an Okinowian specialty of bitter melon, scrambled egg, tofu, and spam. Sesame Noodle Bar Kofta are meatballs, here served in two variations, one in a thick yogurt sauce, another cooked with tomatoes. 12 Street 830, BKK1, Phnom Penh [map] Yes, its in the Lonely Planet guide, but this oddly named Keralan restaurant serves up lively, chili-infused southern Indian food curries and thalis, with quite a bit of seafood plus beer, lassis, and south Indian and Malaysian-style teas to boot. Tel: +855(0)23 220 822 On Street 136 between Monivong and Central Market there are a row of unassuming Chinese restaurants, all serving hand-pulled noodles and homemade dumplings. Dosas come either rolled or folded around your choice of filling, a masala mixture of fragrant potatoes, onions, and spices and rich ghee, or a couple of fried eggs. Sesame Noodle Bar Brooklyn Pizza and Bistroserves thick-crust American-style pizzas. 81 E2 Preah Monivong Blvd (above Pharmacie de la Gare), Daun Penh, Phnom Penh Local options are sold by the can or pitcher and imported brands by the bottle. The Sushi Bar on Street 302 in BKK1 is the first Phnom Penh launch of this Vietnamese chain. The surprising culinary diversity of the region is seen on the extensive Irina menu, which features both classic Russian and Ukrainian dishes, but also specialties from the former Soviet states, including Georgia and Uzbekistan. Their pizzas are crispy, and thin-crust with bulbous air pockets around the rim, that holds its shape when lifted. The carnitas is sensational: slow-cooked fatty pork, finished by crisping the edges so it has the traditional soft yet slightly crunchy texture. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (last order at 9:30 p.m.) In addition to highlighting classic Khmer street foods, it offers European and Asian street favorites. The menu features 19 types of dim sum as well as inexpensive rice and noodle bowls. Or come in for breakfast and treat yourself to a terrific dosa a crisp, crepe-like pancake made from a lightly fermented rice and lentil batter. Tel: +855(0)96 861 2353 Piccola Italia is a popular pizzeria among Phnom Penh expats. The restaurant is run by a salmon importer who wanted to showcase the versatility and deliciousness of salmon. Tel: +855(0)23 726 438; 023 726 439 Try the Kadala curry, made with black chickpeas and studded with black mustard seed and curry leaf, and sop it up with well-made Keralan-style roti, a flaky fried bread. The Salmon House This is Mr. Mabs second location, the original being a crab market. Mr. Mab aims to make Khmer street food more accessible to expats and travelers. Friends also serves a mean glass of fruit: they have a nice selection of refreshing freezes, shakes, lassis, and juices. One of their specialties is Shanghai-style nian gao, also known as Chinese New Years cake. Open daily, 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. review of the Chinese restaurants on Street 136. Theres a more elaborate two-course $5.90 lunch option that changes daily. 2C St 21 Open daily, 12 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 10:30 p.m. facebook.com/LabaabResto Maqluba is rice and eggplant casserole with lamb or chicken baked and served upside-down. Cuts, Rosewood

The cocktails are not to be missed; theyre creative and addictive. Theyve also got air-conditioning free WiFi, making it a good place to get hopped up on caffeine and get some work done. A spin-off restaurant of Emperors of China, Dim Sum Emperors is a more casual restaurant that serves primarily dim sum. Italian restaurants If youre a pizza aficionado, youll want to try Piccola. The restaurant is run by a salmon importer who wanted to showcase the versatility and deliciousness of salmon. Kanji Tel: +855(0)92 219 565 Were fond of the toasted bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon. The dosas are accompanied by sambal and coconut and tomato dipping sauces. Cuts restaurant, the elegant steakhouse on the 38th floor, has a lunch menu of mostly $50+ steaks and $6 sodas. Order an extra dessert its for a good cause. indianfoodphnompenh.com The menu features a huge selection of sushi, from sashimi to hand rolls to nigiri. Both are delicious, and like everything at I.R.F., are relatively inexpensive most dishes are priced between $3 and $7. Dosas come either rolled or folded around your choice of filling, a masala mixture of fragrant potatoes, onions, and spices and rich ghee, or a couple of fried eggs. 215 Street 13, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh Although the chicken burger I tried was dry and not very good, the view alone which is stunning and a little bit shocking was worth the price. Headed by Mario Galan Ibarra, a chef who originally hails from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the restaurant serves refreshingly authentic Mexican fare, prepared by Ibarra himself. Or come in for breakfast and treat yourself to a terrific dosa a crisp, crepe-like pancake made from a lightly fermented rice and lentil batter. The place has the decor of a Japanese izakaya, which I guess it is, and when I visited there was a television blaring Japanese game shows in which participants showed off extreme physical feats such as lifting weights underwater. Open 6 p.m. to midnight, closed Sundays Restaurant, also called Taste of the Middle East is a small, family-run restaurant that serves up home-style Iraqi cuisine. Tel: +855(0)89 925 926. Open Mondays 6 to 11 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday 12 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m. Okinawa Bar Yuikaji The ribs can take a half-hour to arrive, but theyre always worth it. Vegetarians will be happy to hear that the menu also offers an extensive array of vegetarian dishes. Indian restaurants When we inquired if the dish contained pork, we were told confidently that it did not. Restaurant Open daily, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tel: +855(0)17 455 454. 50 Street 240, Phnom Penh Got a correction for one of our listings? Delicious, delicious carnitas tacos at Mexicano. The restaurant is run by a salmon importer who wanted to showcase the versatility and deliciousness of salmon. Backyard Cafe offers live, raw, vegan, and gluten-free fare (although not necessarily all at once). enso-cafe.com. Open 6 p.m. to midnight, closed Sundays This is Mr. Mabs second location, the original being a crab market. Tel: +855(0)70 257 474 Located inside Concept Cafe II (40m off Bassac Lane), the Ecran menu is small but finely tuned, with just a handful of Asian and Westerns options. Tel: +855(0)17 323 273 36 Street 308, Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh Kanji Vegetarians and vegans will be happy to hear that both sides of the menu have substantial options for vegetarians and vegans, and the lazy will be overjoyed to discover that their delicious dumplings are available not only for dining in and takeaway, but delivery via all the major food delivery apps. They have a $2.50 lunch menu that includes several types of salmon served with rice, and access to the all-you-can eat salad bar. Theyve got a great nigiri plate that features 9 pieces of sushi for $5.80. The restaurant seamlessly blends Cambodian cuisine with modern European fare, with something to suit everyone. My favorite dim sum here are the crab meat and coriander dumplings and xiao long bao, also known as soup dumplings, and steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce. Finish it off with a delicate middle eastern dessert, dripping with honey and chopped pistachio nuts. They have a newer, more upscale restaurant a few doors down, and have recently renovated the original. 15A St 178 35Eo Street 19 (near Street 118) Daun Penh, Phnom Penh Open Mondays 6 to 11 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday 12 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m. The grilled beef and pork, tender, smoky and slightly sweet, are the standouts, but the sngor chrouk trey, fish soup with a lemongrass broth, lime juice, and fresh herbs, is not to be missed.

Tel: +855(0)87 525 777 Backyard Cafe can also provide multi-day raw food and juice cleanses, including delivery to your home or work. 22 Street 29, Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh enso-cafe.com kanjirestaurant.com. facebook.com/LabaabResto. The dim sum menu is so good, in fact, that Ive tried very little else on their menu, although I have heard it is good. Japanese and Koreanrestaurants facebook.com/tasteofthemideastphnompenh. Even if you cant afford to stay there, the magnificent views from the top are within reach. Theyve got seating at the sushi bar downstairs and booths upstairs. The house noodle can also be made vegetarian or vegan, with tofu and vegetable noodles in place of egg noodles. But theres also a burger menu, including beef, chicken, vegan, or fish options, that costs only $14 and includes one of the aforementioned $6 sodas. Italian restaurants Located in a beautifully restored French colonial building, the restaurant serves traditional Khmer dishes, modern Cambodian cuisine, and even a few creepy-crawly dishes, such as deep-fried tarantulas and stir-fried red ants.