Good simple food at amazing prices – that’s 63Restuarant. You’ll find expats, backpackers and trendy locals all enjoying the cheap and tasty dishes from their Khmer, pasta and pizza menus. You’ll also find an outrageously long cocktail menu. You can eat here for less than $4, including your draft beer. The fried noodles and rice are good staples, and 63’s version of Khmer roasted eggplant with pork is also a tasty favourite. The indoor-outdoor dining area is small, so its popularity sometimes means sharing a table with other diners if you want to eat straight away. You can’t beat 63 for good quality, budget dining.

Tasty Mexican and Tex Mex is what you will find at this hideaway restaurant. From burritos to tacos to enchiladas to nachos to quesadillas, all your Mexican food favorites are here. Burgers, sandwiches and salads are also served up. Try a Fat Cat double burger. Beer, cocktails, milkshakes, and other beverages are available and to set the mood they have live acoustic music.

ARTillery Café Phnom Penh is an ideal dining option for health-conscious travellers, serving an extensive range of organic food, coffees, and smoothies. Located on the Riverfront at Sisowath Quay, this all-white café is divided into a spacious lounge section that’s decorated with local artwork and an open-air patio with lots of greenery. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also provided here, making it a popular hangout spot amongst tourists.
 
Priced between US$3.50 and US$7, ARTillery Café Phnom Penh specialises in raw, vegan, and gluten-free dishes with standouts such as Super Foods Mixed Salad (mixed lentils, chickpeas, baby spinach, carrot, cherry tomato, almond, raisins, and dates with lime dressing), Raw Sampler (grain-free nutty Read More...

This has got to be one of the most unusual restaurants in the city. In an old wooden house, there are many large and small rooms filled with an eclectic mix of Cambodian and other antiques. Each room is different, and a pleasant surprise. Some rooms have low tables where you can lean on pillows and really relax while you eat. There is also a leafy garden with many water features. They serve Khmer and Thai cuisine, such as tom yam, Khmer curry, spring rolls, steamed fish, BBQ, and much more. The staff is very welcoming and pleasant. In the evening, musicians play traditional Khmer music. This place is more of an experience than just a restaurant. Even if you don’t eat there, it is worth a visit.

For some of the best authentic Thai food in Phnom Penh, Chiang Mai Riverside is the place to go. They also feature excellent Khmer, Asian, western, and vegetarian dishes. For lunch and dinner, the delicious food makes this is one of the most popular restaurants in Phnom Penh.

Usually called FCC, or just “the F”, this famous restaurant has been here for many years, and is a Phnom Penh landmark. In a former French colonial villa, the restaurant and bar is located on the second floor, and it overlooks the Tonle Sap River. In its heyday, it was the gathering place and watering hole for journalists and expats, but is nowadays frequented mostly by tourists. The kitchen offers a good selection of western and Asian cuisine, and wood-fired oven pizza.

This comfortable American bar and grill has an authentic neighborhood feel to it. It has a beautiful wooden bar, and the comfortable seating encourages good conversation in a friendly atmosphere. The extensive menu features a selection of American, Tex Mex and other western cooking. On the menu are pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, pasta, stews, steaks, chili and much more. Breakfast served all day. A great place to satisfy your American food craving.

Operated by the Mith Samlanh organization, they train former street kids and poor children in the cooking and service skills needed by the hospitality industry. They offer tapas, vegetarian dishes, seafood, Khmer dishes, and a variety of set menus. They are known for delicious fruit shakes, margaritas and daiquiris. At Friends the food is great, and the prices are reasonable.

This is a family-style restaurant serving both Khmer and some international cuisine. They have the usual Cambodian food favorites, including fish amok, Cambodian barbecue, and Chhnang Phnom Pleung (translated as volcano pot). They have a helpful photo menu for those not familiar with Khmer food and also offer Cambodian cooking classes.

This long-established and popular cafe offers a wide selection of Asian and western meals, and vegetarian dishes. The wide-ranging menu includes steaks, baked ham, baked salmon, burgers, quiche, fish dishes, salads, pasta, Mexican food, and European breakfasts. The restaurant is family-style dining, decorated with many pictures on the walls.

Situated in an old Khmer-style building, this is one of the oldest and most famous Khmer cuisine restaurants in Phnom Penh. The menu offers both Khmer and Thai food, served in a beautifully decorated, tranquil and relaxing setting. They promote Cambodian culture through traditional cooking, furnishings, music, and dance. The extensive menu includes stir-fried dishes, deep-fried dishes, curry, grills, steamed dishes, soups, and salads. There is western-style seating, and Thai-style seating on cushions. Read More...

A stylish riverfront restaurant and bar, K-West is part of the Amanjaya Pancam Hotel. The decor is ‘brasserie’, and a kind of blend of modern art with hardwood floors. They offer a wide range of Asian and European dishes including French and Mediterranean cuisine with a large choice of chef’s specials, and feature steak, beef rib, salmon, fish, salads, fried potatoes, lasagna, and more. Their Khmer cuisine menu has such favorites as beef Lok Lak, amok fish, spring rolls, etc. Sitting at the long bar, you get a good view of the Tonlé Sap River. They have a large selection bottle or draft beers, cocktails, and wine.

A very pleasant decor and atmosphere greets diners in this chic restaurant. Serving authentic, classical Thai and Khmer cuisine, all the usual dishes are here, such as pad Thai, tom yum gung, som tam, and lok lak. They also specialize in some Thai & Khmer dishes that may not be familiar; such as masaman nua (beef & potato in savory peanut curry), koh tiou (caramelized pork with Kompot pepper), and gai hor baiy takhai (marinated chicken breast wrapped in lemongrass & pandanas leaves).

The largest and most popular fast-food chain in Cambodia, LB is a local company. Surprisingly, the food is quite good, and somewhat comparable to international chains. As the name implies, they have a selection of burgers, but they also have items like fried chicken, chili dogs, popcorn chicken, and pizza. Individual set menus and family sets are available, with discount promotions from time to time.

For such a small and new restaurant, the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu here is very extensive. On the breakfast menu, you can choose from omelets, fried eggs, pancakes, waffles, and breakfast sets. For lunch, the 12 different kinds of sandwiches include burgers, smoked salmon, chicken avocado, Tex Mex, more. For dinner, you can start with any of the 28 kinds of appetizers and salads (bruschetta, camembert salad, taco salad, etc.). The dinner menu has 37 main dishes (chicken fajitas, Moroccan lamb, Irish stew, etc.), 22 kinds of pasta, and 22 kinds of pizza. They also have Khmer dishes, soup, crepes, and a complete drinks menu.

Acclaimed as (arguably) the best pizza in Phnom Penh, Piccola Italia, or Luigi’s, is the star of the up-and-coming TonleBassac bar and restaurant district on Street 308. With Napoli-style thin crusts and margaritas (the pizza and cocktail variety), you’ll also find delicious pesto and deli products available to dine in or take away. Run by one of Phnom Penh’s manyItalian restaurateurs-turned-locals, Luigi’s is busy most nights, and on weekends it’s best to book to ensure a table.Moderately priced for Phnom Penh, definitely try a Piccolapizza with your favourite topping.

Romdeng Phnom Penh is set within a French colonial building along Phnom Penh’s Street 174, where you can enjoy a wide range of authentic Khmer cuisine as well as shop for unique handicrafts for loved ones back home. Part of the non-profit Friends International programme, its staff comprises of impoverished Cambodian youths who are trained in hospitality, food service, and management.

Romdeng Phnom Penh’s interior is beautifully furnished with wooden tables and chairs, silk cushions, paintings, paper lanterns, and wooden carvings, all of which are handcrafted by the local students in training. The restaurant also features an outdoor pool and lush garden setting, where special events such as cocktail sessions Read More...

If you don’t know what hand pulled noodles are, you can find out here. All noodle dishes here are made by hand. This pull-noodle soup can’t be beat, and tastes great with a dash of chili. Dumplings come fried, boiled, and in soup. Main dishes include fish, beef, duck, chicken, squid, frog, and more. They also serve Szechuan, vegetarian, and stir-fry dishes. Upstairs dining room available.

A fairly new Indian restaurant, Taj Mahal is tucked away in the Sihanouk/Monivong area. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, the food is excellent. All the best of great Indian and Pakistani food is served here. Meat and vegetarian dishes include: curry, dal, allo, masala, tikka, tandori, pakora, samosa, briyani, pratha, and more. All authentic, and all delicious. Of course they serve great value thali meals, along with yogurt lassi.

A short walk from Independence Monument, Taqueria Corona is a popular Mexican restaurant, a favourite with locals and expats. The menu is Tex-Mex, with fresh salads and slow-cooked meats as main features. You’ll also find local twists like the fresh seafood taco plate, or interesting alternatives like nachos with chorizo. Of course, the cheap jugs of sangria and frozen margaritas are also popular with the regulars. Most nights of the week it’s a good idea to book if you have your heart set on dining at Taqueria. Affordably priced.

This is a restaurant and bakery in one, with fresh and handmade items featured on the menu. The bread, yoghurt, jam, and even the mayonnaise are homemade here. They serve a wide selection of gourmet salads, soups, hot and cold sandwiches, panini, burgers, wraps, patés, and omelets. Beverages include fruit juices, smoothies, vegetable juices, etc.

With some restaurants popping up and then disappearing just as fast on the Phnom Penh dining landscape, The Duck is one of the stayers. The contemporary bistro prides itself on fresh locally sourced produce for their dishes. Everything from classic French to street food inspirations line the menu, with fusions like Kampot pepper-crusted New Zealand rack of lamb. This is fine dining Cambodian style, so the bill is heftier than normal, but should still bring a smile to your freshly filled face.

The Lost Room is a legend in Phnom Penh food circles, as much for its hard-to-find location as for its stunning selection of fresh tapas-style dishes. The dishes are deliberately small to encourage you to order multiple plates and share. Your host will greet you warmly and give you the run-down of any dish you like, including food and wine recommendations. The pork belly is a must try. Unlike a lot of restaurants in Phnom Penh, The Lost Room segregates smoking outdoors, so you’re assured smoke-free dining if that’s important to you. Priced a little higher than the average Phnom Penh restaurant, and credit cards aren’t accepted, so bring your cash.

If you’ve never had Indonesian food, but want to try, head to this small restaurant for a delicious treat. The names of just some of the dishes: Rendang daging – stewed beef in coconut sauce, ayam goreng kecap – deep fried chicken with soy sauce, ikan bumbu bali – fried fish with sweet soy bean & chili, telor dadar – Indonesian omelet with onion and chili, cumi tepung – fried squid with tomato sauce.