1. Van’s Restaurant The restaurant is a consequence of the restoration of the former Indochina Bank building. It offers a gracefully historical ambiance. The landmark building had been closed since the civil erupted, but the Van family started re-settling the building to be another French signature restaurant of Phnom Penh in 2007. Apparently, the restaurant concept is intended to display luxury French influenced design through red chairs and elegant white tablecloths in the main dining hall. You can also escape to a more casual zone in the serene garden or go up to a rooftop terrace for romantic drinks.
Recommendation: Try Mekong Lobster Hotpot or Chinese-French fusion cuisine like smoked duck breast with fresh peppercorn and pineapple chutney. Both of them consist of the bestimported ingredients and fresh local materials, complimented with a glass of excellent international wine.
No.5, Street 102, Place de la Poste Phone: +855 23 722 067
2. Malis Restaurant The restaurant becomes famous due to its special culinary preparation from one of Cambodia’s most renowned chef, Luu Meng. As he would like to promote his Cambodian food in the world stage, his creation is carefully selected from original Cambodian recipe of two idol chefs, his mother and granny. The restaurant offers authentic Cambodian dishes with a little modern twist, such as Prohok Ktis - Malis’ signature dish made from Cambodian fermented river fish. Although he successfully runs several restaurants in Phnom Penh, Malis Restaurant remains the masterpiece of his culinary empire. Recommendation: The most romantic spot of the restaurant is in the water garden dimly lit among beautiful tropical floras.
No.136 Norodom Blvd Phone: +855 23 221 022
Nicolas Malherbe
– A young chef originally from Languedoc Rousillon, France. Nicolas Malherbe chooses to fast track his career and showcases his French culinary art in Cambodia.
Luu meng
is the main driving force in promoting Cambodian food to the outside world.
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