The Map Cambodia · Phnom Penh

Best Restaurants in Phnom Penh 2026

Phnom Penh is Cambodia's best city to eat in, full stop. The river end of town and BKK1 are thick with options, but the real finds are spread across the city: home-style Khmer cooking, the Chinese-Cambodian and Vietnamese kitchens that shaped the place, and a confident fine-dining scene finally giving local ingredients the platform they deserve. This selection spans birthday tables, places for visiting family, and reliable everyday dinners. It prioritises kitchens that hold their standard, source from Cambodian producers, and don't lean on a riverside view to carry a weak plate. The list runs across budgets, with neighbourhood and price band on each entry so you can match it to the night. Many do walk-ins; the smaller and higher-end rooms book out on weekends. Reserve ahead when it matters, and don't be shy about going where the locals queue.

Selected by The Map editorial team · 5 places

A shortlist, not a ranking. Places are listed alphabetically.