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Phnom Penh is the largest city and the capital of Cambodia. It is considered to
be a 'rough' city. But despite this negative reputation, Phnom Penh is an easy
and wonderful place which serves as a great introduction to Cambodia. It was said
to be the "Paris of the East" in the 1970's. It is trying to retain
the old glory which lost due to certain tragic circumstances. The abundance of
beautiful wide boulevards, majestic colonial architecture and park like riverfront
with cafés and restaurants help make Phnom Penh a worthwhile destination.
Besides sightseeing and buying ethnic items, what/where to eat in Phnom Penh is
a major concern of the tourists.
The interesting culinary treats offered in Phnom Penh are not available anywhere
else in Cambodia. There is wide range of French influenced dishes. The dining
also mixes Thai, Vietnamese and modern takes with traditional Cambodian dishes.
The standard backpacker fare consisting of a pizza-banana pancake-fried rice
combination is always easily available. This is mainly found along the riverfront
where all varieties of stalls ranging from stand-up stalls up to fine French
Bistros are readily available. Tourists of Phnom Penh have wide range of eating
options and restaurants. Hence getting information about what/where to eat in
Phnom Penh is not a hard task. There are numerous restaurants available of different
budget ranges.
The list on what/where to eat at Phnom Penh is enhanced by the availability
of some fabulous Asian Restaurants. The beautifully decorated Khmer Surin Restaurant
in Phnom Penh, located south of Sihanouk Boulevard is a rather romantic restaurant
which serves delicious Khmer and Thai food. The traditional Khmer seafood dish
and amok provided by the restaurant are unique. Bali Cafe has good quality Indonesian
food. The other Asian restaurants in Phnom Penh are Mith Samlanh (Good Friends)
Restaurant and The Boddhi Tree Restaurant.
The good Continental restaurants in Phnom Penh are Comme á la Maison
Restaurant, Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC) Restaurant, Rendezvous Café
and Tamarind Café. The FCC Restaurant in Phnom Penh provides superb views
of the river with modern colonial-style charm,and is a favourite hang-out offering
particularly good desserts. Their signature cocktails, Tonle Sap Breezer and
Burmese Rum Sour are also worth a tasting. The French restaurants in Phnom Penh
like Le Deauville Restaurant, River House Restaurant and Topaz Restaurant provides
fine French dishes in modern and well decorated interiors. Eating in Phnom Penh
can also be attributed to the presence of Italian restaurants in Phnom Penh
offering fabulous Italian dishes.
What/where to eat in Phnom Penh is a common issue which most tourists face
while visiting the place. The excellent quality of the dishes available at these
restaurants and cafés makes for fabulous eating options in Phnom Penh.
The Phnom Penh travel guide shall remain incomplete without the details of the
eating joints which are the main attractions while visiting any place.
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