The upper-case missive of the alphabet of Cambodia- Phnom Penh sits at the junction of Mekong River too Tonle Sap... has of late experienced rapid expansion too developments due to a bully influx of unusual straight investments. Being the most populous metropolis inward the nation, Phnom Penh is a melting pot for culture; tourists larn to sense its vast too diversified culinary offerings... seeing both urban too developing sides of the nation. The house is happening but non as worth-visiting as compared to Siem Reap... the historical metropolis that houses Angkor Wat, 1 of the vii wonders of the world. If y'all are planning to visit, we'd recommend a four Day iii Night trip would last to a greater extent than than suffice. Check out our write upwardly most Angkor Wat few years agone here.
Moving Around inward Phnom Penh:
Tuk-Tuk or taxis are widely used inward Phnom Penh but to foreclose whatever unhappy moments dealing amongst the drivers, it is best to purpose ride-hailing apps... for fairly charged fare as good as exact pin-point location without going through the hassle of explaining the location to the drivers (most local drivers are English-illiterate). While Grab is widely used yesteryear most tourists, the locals purpose PassApp. I was using Grab throughout my entire journey- certainly locations mightiness last difficult to pivot indicate too the exact location turned out to last a niggling dissimilar from the pick upwardly point.
1) Royal Palace of Phnom Penh
Address: Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Business Hours: 8 am to v pm. Opens Daily.
Admission Fee: USD $10
One of the iconic landmarks of Phnom Penh is the Royal Palace. Built inward the 1860's, the house was dwelling to the regal families of Cambodia. It has many stories to last told; visitors may pay a fee to larn into the house amongst a guided tour to see the palace. We did non see the palace as nosotros read reviews maxim it's non worth it to visit. The house turns lively inward the evenings though... amongst locals gathering around correct inward front end of the empty infinite to chill out too hang around.
2) Sisowath Quay
Address: Preath Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Right contrary the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh is Sisowath Quay, the iii kilometer-long boulevard along the intersection of Tonle Sap too Mekong River is 1 of the must-visit places inward Phnom Penh. It may last too hot to see during the 24-hour interval fourth dimension but the house is real crowded inward the evenings. The locals accept casual stroll later dinner too many assemble hither for games, exercises too casual hangouts. We recommend dropping yesteryear this house later visiting the Royal Palace... as this is simply a street-cross away from the palace.
3) Central Market of Phnom Penh
Address: Central Market (Phsar Thmei), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Business Hours: 7 am to 6 pm. Opens Daily.
Grilled Squid (USD $11/ depending of size)
Bun Rieu (7,000 KHR/ USD$1.75)
Other nutrient stalls inward Central Market
Fruits too Vegetable Stalls inward the Central Market
No trip to Phnom Penh is consummate without a trip to Phnom Penh's Central Market; besides, the best means to sense the local civilisation is to see a local marketplace right? There are many things to run into too swallow inward Central Market; fix aside the souvenirs too job solid items, the nutrient corner of the marketplace is worth a trip there. It took us a patch to determine what to endeavor but nosotros were specially attracted to the giant Squid on the grill. We had 1 for USD $11... beautifully grilled too brushed amongst Scallion Oil, served amongst tangy, spicy-sour local Cambodian Chili dip. The texture was perfect... chewy but non rubbery too seriously addictive. But the huge percentage was to a greater extent than than satisfactory for the 2 of us. Though non specially cheap, it's definitely 1 of the must-tries inward our opinion. We yearned for something pipe hot too thus, the Bun Rieu was our choice. The delicacy is basically Crab Cake-based Vermicelli Noodles topped amongst meat toppings too fresh greens. Delicious on its ain but fifty-fifty improve amongst the add-on of those colorful chili dips.
If y'all are into nuts (Cashew Nuts, Almonds or fifty-fifty Lotus Seeds), the Central Market is the best house to stock upwardly some. Some of the proprietors tin forcefulness out verbalize decent mandarin too they are willing to offering improve rates (at to the lowest degree improve than supermarkets). Do endeavor to create out if y'all are buying inward bulk.
Clothing too Accessories available inward the market
4) Be.K Dessert & Coffee
Address: #16, St.306 Boeng Keng Kang 1, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Business Hours: 8 am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 86 757 582
Be.K Dessert & Coffee Facebook Page
Contact Number: +855 86 757 582
Be.K Dessert & Coffee Facebook Page
Coconut Snow Bingsu (USD $6.50)
Beat the estrus yesteryear having a bowl of icy mutual depression temperature sugariness process at Be.K Dessert & Coffee. The cafe is a niggling off the beaten rail from most tourist attractions but riding on a Tuk Tuk should last able to larn y'all in that location (short 5-10 infinitesimal crusade from Royal Palace). The cafe bill of fare features a bully make of Korean delights but our eyes were on the Bingsu. To cool down, nosotros had the Coconut Snow Bingsu... Korean shaved H2O ice using Coconut Juice as the base of operations too topped amongst Vanilla Ice Cream, served amongst condensed Milk too fresh Longan fruit. The texture was skilful but the Coconut flavor could last bolder. Cozy infinite amongst comfortable seats, 1 of the places that y'all tin forcefulness out escape the heat.
5) AEON Shopping Mall
Address: #132, Street Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Business Hours: 8 am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Green Tea & Red Bean Bingsu (USD $2.70/ private size)
Mango Bingsu (USD $6.50/ regular)
While visiting a local marketplace is a skilful thought to sense the local culture, it is also bully to see a local supermarket or shopping mall, especially if y'all would similar to run into the spending ability of the full general public. AEON Mall is 1 of the largest too latest malls inward Phnom Penh amongst many international brands. The supermarket's nutrient corner offers a bully diversity of local eats freshly cooked on the spot. Though prices are higher, everything is handled amongst improve hygiene (good for those who amongst sensitive stomach).
Dessert lovers may also cheque out Swensens, the famous Ice Cream parlor has its ain local flavors inward Cambodia. We especially recommend the Mango Bingsu amongst viscid rice (Glutinous Rice); the concoction is amazing. The H2O ice is finely shaved too drizzled amongst fresh Mango juice, underneath the shaved H2O ice is the viscid rice. Great texture too familiar combination.
Food Section inward AEON
6) Mama Wong's Dumplings too Noodles
Address: #41, St.308, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Business Hours: xi am to xi pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 97 850 8383
Service Charge: 7%
Contact Number: +855 97 850 8383
Service Charge: 7%
Steamed Sea Bass on Fresh Noodles (USD $4.50)
Duck Noodle Soup (USD $4.50)
Spiced Lamb Dumplings (USD $4.50)
Highly rated on Trip Advisor, Mama Wong's Dumplings too Noodles received many positive reviews on many major review websites. We were curious too made a special trip in that location simply to run into how skilful they are. To our dismay, nosotros establish out the house was alone occupied yesteryear Western visitors. You know what happens if in that location is no Chinese inward a Chinese restaurant.
We had Steamed Sea Bass on Fresh Noodles and Duck Noodle Soup, both come upwardly inward huge serving but the flavors too seasonings were weak. The only affair skilful most our orders was the texture of the Noodles.... shine too al-dente, almost similar Japanese Ramen. The Spiced Lamb Dumplings were non whatever improve as well, the dumpling peel was difficult inward texture too the filling barely registered whatever flavors. Save for the nutrient presentation, the overall impression towards this house is pretty negative.
7) NagaWorld Hotel & Entertainment Complex
Address: Samdech Hun Sen St, Park 12301, Cambodia
Business Hours: Opens Daily- 24/7.
The elevate NagaWorld needs no farther introduction. It is 1 of the latest evolution plans for Phnom Penh. It is an amusement complex- hotels, casino too a mall... inward the pump of Phnom Penh. It has 2 buildings to it, the primary edifice connects to a novel building- NagaWorld 2; the connecting path is a shopping house amongst many renowned international brands. There is non much affair to make unless y'all are into gambling. But if y'all are planning to endeavor your luck at the casino, the minimum tabular array bet is USD $25 patch the minimum bet for table-machine would last USD $0.10 (machine Roulette). There are also enough of slot machines inward the casino amongst minimum bet of USD $0.01. For commencement timers, y'all tin forcefulness out sign upwardly the membership card at the counter too y'all volition last awarded USD $10 non-negotiable credits to start with.
8) xviii Reakreay Restaurant too Phnom Penh Night Market
Address: Preah Mohaksat Treiyani Kossamak, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Business Hours: v pm to xi pm. Opens Daily.
Stir Fried Cambodian Noodles amongst Beef (USD $5)
Banana Shoots Salad amongst Chicken (USD $5)
Stir Fried Giant Clams amongst Cambodian sauce (USD $10/ kg)
The only black marketplace inward Phnom Penh, the Phnom Penh Night Market is correct contrary Sisowath Quay too has gathered quite a publish of stalls there. Expect to discovery some inexpensive garments, accessories, souvenirs as good as food. One unique characteristic dining hither is that in that location volition last no tables or chairs... most visitors dining inward would sit down on the flooring (mats are provided) too relish their food. Nothing too exciting on the nutrient so nosotros walked across the street to xviii Reakreay Restaurant... a rather large Seafood articulation amongst 3-4 shops adjacent to each other. All of them offering the same bill of fare but to our surprise, the measure is pretty high for a roadside unassuming dining place.
Do non expect downward on the Stir Fried Cambodian Noodles amongst Beef... though almost similar to instant noodles, the flavors were amazing. The Beef too Vegetables were skillfully cooked too the whole combination was nigh to perfect. Banana Shoots Salad amongst Chicken was an exquisite dish but the sour-crunchy combination was lovely... almost similar the Thai appetizers. We were pretty happy amongst the nutrient character over here.
9) JOMA Bakery Cafe
Address: St. 294 Corner Preah Norodom Blvd (41), Phnom Penh 12302, Cambodia
Business Hours: 7 am to ix pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 89 698 707
Contact Number: +855 89 698 707
Cinnamon Bun (USD $1.70)
If y'all are a huge fan of this Cinnamon-spiced Bun, too so y'all should actually cheque out JOMA Bakery Cafe, a franchise create originated from Thai. JOMA's Cinnamon Bun is 1 of its kind... soft, pillowy Bun heavily dusted amongst Cinnamon sprinkles topped amongst sweet, thick too gooey glaze. Albeit sweet, the overall flavor is bold too stays closed to the 1 I had inward England; definitely worth-trying for those amongst a sugariness tooth. This item JOMA Bakery Cafe is a curt walk from Independence Monument of Phnom Penh.
10) Yee-Ay Sok Sor Cambodian Barbecue Skewers
Address: #35, St. 51, Phnom Penh 12302, Cambodia
Business Hours: 12 am to ix pm. Opens Daily.
Beef Skewers (2,700 KHR/ USD $0.675 per stick)
Lemongrass Beef Skewers (2,700 KHR/ USD $0.675 per stick)
The Cambodian seems to dear their grilled meats a lot too 1 of the best places to endeavor the delicacy. On 1 business office of Street 51, there's a row of restaurants serving grilled meats but this item 1 has received bully attending thank y'all to Migrationology. The location is a niggling off the beaten rail but make inquire your driver to drib to the nearest spot... there's a Kiwi Mart nearby if y'all must know. The house specializes inward serving Beef skewers. There 2 types of Beef Skewers- cutting meat or Lemongrass-infused minced meat; the latter 1 is a pop choice. The local means of enjoying this delicacy would last to sandwich the meat betwixt the crusty Baguette too served amongst pickled vegetables as good as the Cambodian Chili sauce. The meat tastes similar the Malaysian Satay.... as sugariness but sans the herbaceous flavor.
11) Independence Monument
Address: Intersection betwixt Norodom Boulevard too Sihanouk Boulevard Phnom Penh
Admission Fee: Free
Like suggested yesteryear its name, the Independence Monument is built to memorialize the independence of the nation from French Republic inward early on 1950's. The 121 feet tall Monument stands inward the bustling street inward the heartland of Phnom Penh. Today, it is 1 of the most iconic landmarks of Phnom Penh. No visitors are allowed to walk nether the Monument so it's to a greater extent than similar a photo-taking place.
12) Maison Eric Kayser Riverside
Address: 277 C, Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Business Hours: 7:30 am to 10:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Caramel Flan (USD $2.80)
Mango & Passion Fruit Smoothie (USD $4)
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 French pastry job solid inward Phnom Penh- Maison Eric Kayser tin forcefulness out last establish inward a few location across the city. The create is known to churn out some delicious French pastries too desserts. We rested our shopping feet at Maison Eric Kayser's Sitowath Quay outlet (a curt walk from Phnom Penh Night Market). While the pastries did expect promising, nosotros were specially attracted to the Caramel Flan inward the shape of pie. Everything was perfect- sweetness, flavor too texture; too the percentage was well-justified for that price. Comfortable environs to cool downward or accept a pause from the sultry hot tropical heat.
13) Russian Market of Phnom Penh (Toul Tum Poung Market)
Address: Street 163 of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Business Hours: 6:30 am to v pm. Opens Daily.
Another famous marketplace inward Phnom Penh that y'all tin forcefulness out see is Russian Market, though the scale is non as large as the Central Market, the Russian Market has also many interesting materials to run into too buy. One surface area of the house is dedicated to crafts too knick-knacks (for souvenirs); the nutrient selection is non too large but the seating surface area tin forcefulness out last a niggling unhygienic. There are enough of local make though, if y'all cause got some fourth dimension to spare, y'all may cheque this house out (the Central Market is a improve house inward my opinion).
14) Brothers' Beef Noodles
Address: Street 78 of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Business Hours: ix am am to late. Opens Daily.
Beef Ramen (USD $6)
Beef Noodles (USD $6)
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 curt walk away from the busy NagaWorld Hotel & Entertainment Complex is a stretch of Chinese joints run yesteryear the China Chinese. Many Chinese expats working for the amusement grouping settle their meals there. For a bowl of comforting Noodles, nosotros recommend Brother's Beef Noodles. It's a type of Sze Chuan-influenced Noodles amongst spicy Beef broth... but don't last deceived yesteryear the carmine hue. By Malaysian standard, the spicy grade is bearable too considered mild. The flavorful too pipe hot broth would last something comforting for your stomach. It does non come upwardly inexpensive though... USD $6 for a bowl.
Have Fun Exploring Phnom Penh!
