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10 hidden gems in Phnom Penh to escape the crowd
After 2 years of disastrous virus hits us, the crowd is coming back to every gathering place in Phnom Penh. But aren’t we a bit special to love less crowded places, yet it has to be good? We call places hidden gems that are good, but are not that popular yet. They may not be on the main drag and the typical local go-to, but it’s true that we know all FoodBuzz fans love places that are as distinct as possible.
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A place served with authentic French burgers and some other cuisine. This burger place isn’t spacious, yet it can accommodate and comfort all customers to relish the deliciousness of a nice potion of burger.
- #16Eo. Street 200 (Oknha Men), behind Vattanac Bank ( Preah Norodom Blvd), Phnom Penh, Cambodia 12000
- (855) 12 528 126
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Bay Area Tacos is small Mexican restaurant in Toul Tompung area that is loved by many expats. Despites it is a small space, people love going there for this lavish Mexican food and the owner is very friendly.
- #4, St 450, Sangkat Toul Tompung, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh
- 090595500
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This is a not new bar, but not many know of it as Riel Brewing and Distilling’s new location. They serve a range of hand-crafted ales that are brewed on premises. Enjoy one of the best craft beers in a large outdoor seating area with a variety of fruit trees.
- #28, St 350, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang 3, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh
- 017 635 592
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Hidden around Boeung Keng Kang market, OYAKATA is a 2 stories Japanese restaurant serving good foods including Sashimi. You can enjoy a nice atmosphere with some Japanese decorations.
- Street 57, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang 1, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh
- 078 423 311
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A hidden treasure for all night-out-lovers. This is a lounge where you can enjoy the little fancy and fineness-decoration and good beverages of your choice. This lounge isn’t specious, yet it’s able to accommodate groups to relish along with low-volume songs in the background.
- Street 51, Sangkat Boeung Keng kang 1, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh.
- 010 555 157
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This is a place serving you with fabulous decorations along with some wonderful foods and comfort desserts. This restaurant makes you feel like you have found gems in a very Modern-Mediterranean together with some Khmer-Antiqueness treasure boxes.
- #27B, Street 496, Sangkat Phsar Doeum Thkov, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh
- 016 586 496
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This is a place that accommodates you 24/7 from day to night by the side of good foods, wines and beverages from Breakfast to mid-night snacks. If you’re a western-foods and wine fan, this place is a must-to-go.
- Street 456, Sangkat Toul Tum Poung, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh.
- 061 753 618
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Bong Bonla is a spacious Vegan restaurant where you can dine outdoors along with the greeny-atmosphere, very nice and cozy. Foods are served in huge-potions. Some fruit smoothies are also available.
- #13A, Street 830 corner street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh.
- 070 740 051
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A Japanese sushi restaurant based in a hidden area on street 288. Japub served varieties of sushi and sashimi. You will enjoy one of the best Sashimi in town along with Japanese Saké. Due to the space of Japub, reservation is needed ahead of time.
- Street 288 corner street 57, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang 1, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh.
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A Local based coffee shop served specialty coffee, smoothies and foods, yet along with the nice wall-doodling and painting. While enjoying good foods and aromatic coffee, you can also encounter a very cozy atmosphere.
- #44 street 113, Phum 6, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang 3, Phnom Penh.
- 078 641 260
