Top 26 restaurants and visits in Phnom Penh - Best of Phnom Penh

A selection of dishes — Khmer curry, fried spring rolls, coffee, croissant with ice cream, and chive cake — and places explored in Phnom Penh, including Wat Phnom and the Sosoro Museum. — Top 26 restaurants and visits in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is an attractive city where tradition and modernity blend smoothly. His rich history and trendy coffee shop are sure to charm visitors of all ages. Here, I share with you my best restaurants and places to visit in Phnom Penh.

Shop sign of the Cafe Keo Pok coffee shop in Phnom Penh — Cafe Keo Pok at street 208 in Phnom Penh

1 - Cafe Keo Pok

Matcha

Coffee

Big favori for this coffee shop offering surprising and delicious recipes: salty coffee, jasmine coffee, or even fermented rice coffee... The prices are very affordable, starting at $1.10. The interior, designed to feel like an outdoor space, offers a few cozy chairs for a truly pleasant break.

Location(s): 57 Street 456, Phnom Penh // 45 Street 208, Phnom Penh@keopokcafe_trasakpaem

Vintage-style dining room at Hybrid Kitchen restaurant in Phnom Penh — Hybrid Kitchen restaurant Phnom Penh dining room

2 - Hybrid Kitchen

Asian

Western

A must-visit spot in Phnom Penh, hidden in a colonial house with 70s-style decor. The menu features Asian-Western fusion cuisine and delicious pizzas, presumably the best in town. Most importantly, don't miss the desserts—you won't regret it!

Location(s): 17B Street 222, Phnom Penh@hybridkitchenkh

Entry of the temporary exhibition of Pigments from the past in Sossoro museum garden — Sossoro museum temporary exhibition building in the garden

3 - Sosoro museum

Museum

Kidfriendly

Inaugurated in 2019, the Sosoro Museum is a memorial site tracing Cambodia's economic and political history from the Funan period to the present day. The museum combines ancient artifacts with modern technology, offering a pedagogical approach and rich information, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and curious visitors looking to deepen their knowledge of the country. Don't miss the temporary exhibitions held in the garden either.

Location(s): #16 Preah Moha Ksatreiyani Kossamak Avenue, Phnom Penh@sosoro_museum

Plate of Pomelo salad, a traditional dish of Battambang, served at Kravanh classic cambodian restaurant in Phnom Penh — Pomelo salad at Kravanh restaurant in Phnom Penh

4 - Kravanh

Khmer

Asian

This high-end establishment offers a refined selection of all Cambodia’s specialties. It’s an excellent way to discover the country’s diverse cuisine while enjoying dishes prepared with talents and sophistication. Located in a colonial house, the restaurant provides an elegant and historic atmosphere, perfect for an exceptional dining experience.

Location(s): 74 Okhna Ket St. (174), Phnom Penh@kravanhrestaurant

Bol of Phnom Penh noodle with soup, number 1 speciality of Thmor Da restaurant in Phnom Penh — Phnom Penh noodle with soup at Thmor Da restaurant in Phnom Penh

5 - Thmor Da

Khmer

Asian

This popular restaurant specializes in Phnom Penh soup noodles, a traditional dish favored by locals for breakfast. The place is both simple and authentic.

Location(s): Kampuchea Krom Bld (128), Phnom Penh

Two types of fresh donuts sold with pandan custard in Mony charkvai stand shop in Phnom Penh — Mony charkvai khmer donuts street shop in Phnom Penh

6 - Mony CharKvai

Snack

Located near the Royal Palace, this small shop offers delicious and freshly made donuts, soft and irresistible with pandan cream.

Location(s): 12207 Okhna Suor Srun St. (7), Phnom Penh

Range of mango wood vases, hand carved and heand color-dipped at Good Wood shop in Phnom Penh — Good Wood furniture and home accessories shop in Phnom Penh

7 - Good Wood

Home

This shop offers unique wooden furniture and home accessories, all handcrafted in Southeast Asia. It’s the perfect place to find original gifts that combine aesthetics and quality.

Location(s): 41 Street 99, Phnom Penh@goodwoodfurnitureanddecor

Pekin roasted duck served at Duck kingdom Phnom Penh — Pekin duck dish at Duck kingdom Phnom Penh

8 - Duck Kingdom

Asian

This authentic Chinese restaurant, with modern decor, is perfect for group meals. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes: roast meats, noodles, vegetables, soups, rice, fish... enough to satisfy all appetites.

Location(s): GF-08 Raintree, 299 Preah Ang Duong, Phnom Penh // 191 Preah Norodom Blvd (41), Phnom Penh@duckkingdomcambodia

Oreo Honey Toast served with chocolate Sauce, Banana, Vanilla Ice Cream and Whipped Cream at Sulbing cafe Cambodia — Oreo Honey Toast at Sulbing cafe Cambodia

9 - Sulbing dessert café

Dessert

Matcha

Westerners may find that restaurants in Phnom Penh close early. However, this is the perfect spot for a late-night dessert, open every day until 10 p.m. Enjoy a korean dessert like a Honey Toast or a Bingsu (Korean shaved ice).

Location(s): 29 Street 334, Phnom Penh@sulbingcambodia

American style table and bench seat in dinning room of Belly burger — Belly burger, smash burger chain in Cambodia

10 - Belly Burger

Western

Fast food

Belly Burger is the ultimate smash burger made with Wagyu beef. Every ingredient, from the bun to the meat, is fresh and prepared daily. With such attention to quality, it’s impossible to call it junk food! So why should we resist?

Location(s): 385 Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh // Street 155, Phnom Penh // ... @bellyburgercambodia

Exterior view of Tuol Sleng genocide museum in Phnom Penh — Entry of Tuol Sleng genocide museum in Phnom Penh

11 - Tuol Sleng

Museum

No doubt, the number one tourist site in Phnom Penh. To fully enjoy your visit, I recommend learning about the Khmer Rouge period beforehand.

Location(s): Street 113 corner 350, Phnom Penh

View of the sign and interior of the Ha noi Corner restaurant — Ha noi Corner, nord vietnamese classic cuisine restaurant in Phnom Penh

12 - Ha noï corner

Asian

A cozy little restaurant offering a menu dedicated to specialties from northern Vietnam. The pho soup and the pâté are particularly delicious.

Location(s): 27 Okhna Chrun You Hak St. (294), Phnom Penh

A painting of women by the artist Christian Develter in The gallerist Phnom Penh — The gallerist - art gallery in Phnom Penh

13 - The gallerist

Art

This exhibition space elegantly showcases the work of local artists, whether emerging or already established. It rivals galleries in major art capitals, and the quality of the curations will surprise you.

Location(s): 15-17 Street 240, Phnom Penh@thegallerist.240

The calming entrance with cactus of The Grounds coffee shop in Phnom Penh — Entry of The Grounds coffee shop in Phnom Penh

14 - The grounds

Western

Dessert

This café-restaurant is truly a getaway, like an oasis in the middle of the desert. Whether you're stopping by for lunch or just a coffee, you'll find a menu mainly featuring Western dishes, with a wide selection of drinks.

Location(s): 27b Street 334, Phnom Penh@thegrounds.kh

Famous Kaya jam in sandwich toast with boiled eggs at Kaya Toast Phnom Penh — Kaya toast with boiled eggs at Kaya Toast Phnom Penh

15 - Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Asian

The famous Singaporean restaurant is renowned for its Kaya Toast, a grilled sandwich filled with coconut jam and butter, perfect for dipping into poached eggs. Paired with milk tea, this breakfast is both greedy and comforting.

Location(s): 29 Okhna Chrun You Hak St. (294), Phnom Penh // ... @yakunkayatoastcambodia

Nom banh chok khmer fish soup with greens and edible flower valued the national dish of Cambodia — Nom banh chok khmer soup, national dish of Cambodia

16 - Sophath

Khmer

Asian

According to locals, this is the best restaurant to enjoy nom banh chok, a fish curry soup also known as Khmer noodles, widely considered by many as the national dish.

Location(s): 12207 Okhna Suor Srun St. (7), Phnom Penh

Plate of stir fry pin noodles with fried paté — Lort Cha, Cambodian stir fry pin noodles

17 - Soklang lort cha

Khmer

Asian

This affordable restaurant offers iconic Cambodian street food specialties. Try the lort cha, delicious pin noodles stir-fried with your choice of meat, and nom kou chay, tasty chive cakes.

Location(s): 18 Preah Ang Makhak Vann St. (178), Phnom Penh

Front of Mama Thai restaurant in Phnom Penh, a wood house with vegetation — Front of Mama Thai restaurant in Phnom Penh

18 - Mama Thai

Asian

Travel to Thailand with Mama Thai, where you're assured authentic Thai flavors. I recommend trying the papaya salad with salted eggs.

Location(s): 19 Street 352, Phnom Penh

Crispy pork belly with rice and soy milk served at Agong bakery Phnom Penh — Crispy pork belly with rice at Agong bakery Phnom Penh

19 - Agong Bakery Cafe

Asian

Just near Tuol Sleng, this charming little restaurant immerses you in the atmosphere of old Hong Kong. You can enjoy delicious, juicy roasted meats and leave with a yummy bun from the bakery.

Location(s): Street 360 near Corner Street 113, Phnom Penh@agongbakerycafe

Bath with lotus flower in treatment room of Bodia Spa in Phnom Penh — Bodia spa luxury body massage and facial treatment in Phnom Penh

20 - Bodia Spa

Spa

Whether for a massage or a treatment, get yourself a moment of relaxation in a luxurious setting. Open every day until 11 p.m., I recommend booking an evening appointment to enjoy the calm of Phnom Penh’s streets afterward, extending your moment of well-being.

Location(s): Corner Sothearos Bld & Street 178, Phnom Penh // Street 63, Corner Street 352, Phnom Penh // ... @bodia_apothecary

Seller of verggie at Boeng trabaek market in Phnom Penh — Boeng trabaek food market

21 - Boeng Trabaek Market

Market

If you are looking for a food market, I recommend the one at Boeng Trabaek. It is outdoors and quite clean. The products are fresh, and the vendors are especially friendly. Additionally, the market is adjacent to a shopping gallery where you can find clothing and household items.

Location(s): Street 456, Corner Street 105 and Street 101, Phnom Penh

Dinning room of Sombok restaurant in Phnom Penh — Sombok khmer restaurant in Phnom Penh

22 - Sombok restaurant

Khmer

Asian

Along the Mekong River, this upscale restaurant offers refined Cambodian cuisine. Traditional dishes are reimagined with a modern twist and presented with great care. The service is exceptionally attentive, making it perfect for a romantic dinner.

Location(s): 1 Street 154, Phnom Penh@sombok_restaurant

Clock of Wat Phnom Daun Penh — Wat Phnom Daun Penh padoga

23 - Wat Phnom

Monument

Kidfriendly

In the heart of the city, the oldest pagoda in the capital stands on an artificial hill approximately 27 meters high. Surrounding it are gardens and shaded walks creating a perfect setting for a peaceful balade.

Location(s): Bd Preah Norodom (41), Phnom Penh

Soup pho served in hot stone with uncooked meat at Roka vietnamese restaurant in Phnom Penh — Pho in hot stone at Roka vietnamese restaurant in Phnom Penh

24 - Roka Vietnamese

Asian

If you're a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, don’t miss Roka for its pho served in a hot stone bowl, its flavorful grilled meats, and its delicious egg coffee.

Location(s): 215 rue Pasteur No. 51, Corner 306, Phnom Penh@roka_vietnamese_noodle_bar

Calm and vegetal interior of The Clay coffee and eatery in Phnom Penh — The Clay coffee and eatery in Phnom Penh

25 - The clay coffee and eatery

Khmer

Asian

Western

Located near the Independence Monument, The Clay features a spacious indoor and outdoor area. The decor, made from raw materials, creates a calm and soothing atmosphere, perfect for lunch or working. The menu offers a wide selection of Khmer dishes, as well as European options and a variety of hot and cold beverages.

Location(s): 17 Samdach Louis Em St. (282), Phnom Penh@theclay_coffee_eatery

Charming interior with ice cream counter of Koki kitchen in Phnom Penh — Koki kitchen, cafe and restaurant in Phnom Penh

26 - Koki kitchen

Khmer

Asian

Western

Dessert

On the famous Street 240, climb the outdoor stairs at number 37, and you’ll discover a lovely café-restaurant spread across three open levels. It’s the perfect spot for lunch or a coffee break. But the real aim is the homemade ice cream. Whether you’re adventurous with flavors like mango-chili or roasted coconut, or you prefer classics like Kampot vanilla or salted caramel, there’s something for everyone.

Location(s): 37e1 Street 240, Phnom Penh@kokikitchen.240