{"id":4870,"date":"2017-07-16T22:02:51","date_gmt":"2017-07-16T20:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?p=4870"},"modified":"2017-07-16T22:02:51","modified_gmt":"2017-07-16T20:02:51","slug":"4870","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?p=4870","title":{"rendered":"foodie heaven and luxurious cocktails in Phnom Penh – Cambodia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A lot of my posts about Cambodia are serious but this one is so much fun! At least for a foodie like me. Maybe a bit surprising for travellers, but Phnom Penh is a paradise for any lover of food. Authentic dishes at reasonable prices offer variety to the palate and lots of awesome-looking treats. Eating my way through the city!<\/p>\n

Japanese cuisine is a favorite amongst locals for a night out with many restaurants to choose from. Kobe beef<\/em> melting on my tongue and good fish on rice bowls. My favorite ramen place is a little hole in the wall called Bekkan Ramen<\/strong> on St 334. Unfortunately, the opening times are pretty random, so good luck!<\/p>\n

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Kobe beef<\/p><\/div>\n

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eel rolls<\/p><\/div>\n

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Korean dessert<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pho<\/p><\/div>\n

Of course, Asian cuisine is pretty easy to get, and neighboring countries like Thailand and Vietnam are ever-present. Bummer it’s more expensive than in the original countries, though.<\/p>\n

Taste Budz<\/strong> in BKK1 (St 282 near St 51) is a much praised spot and offers great South Indian cuisine such as curries<\/em> and serves a great chai<\/em>. For breakfast, try dosas at Dosa Corner<\/strong> on St 51, they were a treat!<\/p>\n

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paneer masala<\/p><\/div>\n

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yummy potato dosas<\/p><\/div>\n

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Za’atar at Arome near the National Museum<\/p><\/div>\n

Middle-Eastern cuisine, anyone? Lebanese restaurants are good for breakfast or a quick meal. Don’t know what Za’atar<\/em> is? I did not either but now I know. It’s delicious!\u00a0 Wraps are also convenient and a great option for vegetarians.<\/p>\n

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falafel wrap at Hummus House at the riverside<\/p><\/div>\n

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tacos, fusion style but a bit disappointing<\/p><\/div>\n

Tacos in Cambodia? And not only once, but twice! Cocina Cartel<\/strong> has good classic ones. Taco Kokopelli<\/strong> is much more hyped but not worth the fuzz, I think. The tacos are dry and it is a bad sign if even the waitress does not know which tacos she is just serving.<\/p>\n

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tacos round two – Cocina Cartel<\/p><\/div>\n

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pesto twist<\/p><\/div>\n

The Java Caf\u00e9 <\/strong>next to the independence monument! Caf\u00e9 and art gallery as one, so A+ for ambience. And the food, oh the food! I want to have the entire menu please, and their pastries are divine. Yum!<\/p>\n

The next one is a spot I recommend to everyone who wants to hear it or not: the Elephant Bar<\/strong> at Raffles Hotel<\/strong>, a five-star luxury hotel with historial importance housing important foreign nationals since 1929. I don’t usually dwell in such prestigious locations but the four-hour long happy-hour makes a cocktail around $5 and thus affordable. They give you free snacks, too! The peppered banana chips<\/em> were out of this world. Admire the wonderful interior design and watch those riches in suits and party dresses. I’m here in flip-flops! Kudos to the attentive staff treating everyone like VIPs. Once in a while, it is okay to treat yourself to something special and escape all the Phnom Penh madness. Don’t forget the National Library<\/strong> next door, a beautiful French colonial building.<\/p>\n

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entry to the Elephant Bar at the Raffles Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n

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all that booze<\/p><\/div>\n

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interior design at its best<\/p><\/div>\n

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cocktail and snacks<\/p><\/div>\n

Last but not least, French cuisine. Due to historical ties, French food is easy to find and often quite good. Tucked away in an alleyway, Bistro Langka<\/strong> is a true gem for a special night out. Run by a french chef, the interior is beautiful, the food well-presented and cooked to perfection. Worth the slightly higher price (it is still a lot cheaper than in France).<\/p>\n

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Bistro Langka<\/p><\/div>\n

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duck breast and fries<\/p><\/div>\n

Miss the local food? Don’t worry, I have a post on that too.<\/p>\n

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April 1st – May 6th 2017<\/p>\n

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