Compare travel costs in Southeast Asian countries (Part 2)

Continue to compare tourism in Southeast Asian countries, GoAsiaDayTrip will introduce for you the next 4 countries, including Thailand, Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia.

5. Thailand 

As a shopping paradise as well as entertainment in Southeast Asia, so travel to the Golden Temple country is always on top priority.

 

Bangkok - The capital of Thailand

Moving to Thailand:

• Tickets to Bangkok will range from $ 75 to $ 175 depending on airlines and promotion.

Public transportation such as buses, motorbikes, airplanes and boats are cheap in Thailand, and the way to use and book of these vehicles is also very easy.

Hotel:

• To compare, Thailand is an ideal destination for all types of travelers, no matter who you are, your budget is easy to find a suitable accommodation in Thailand. If you want to find a hostel of about $ 10 per night, hostel for backpackers will be the right choice.

 

Compare to other country, hostel are very popular in Thailand

Or you can choose hotels near the public area for convenience:

• Cheap hotels (2-star): 15-20USD / room / night
• Mid-range hotels (3-star): 30-40USD / room / night
• High-end hotel (4 star): priced from 50-100USD / room / night
• Luxury hotel (5 star) with different price.

Eating:

• At the center, supermarket, foodcourt: 2-3USD / person / meal and a little cheaper at the market.

Thai people are good at English, so you need to equip yourself with your own language. In general, Thai tourism is quite comfortable on a budget with many choices. A trip here would be equivalent to traveling in the country if you know how to spend reasonably.

View the price for some tours in Thailand 

6. Philippines

 

Having thousand of islands is the advantage to develop sea tourism in Philippines, compare to other countries.

Philippines is a country with many islands associated with the famous green beaches, beautiful people. If you are in the mood for a beautiful country, remember the following:

Moving to the Philippines:

• To arrive here, the only way is by plane from $ 140 / trip

Hotel:

• As a famous tourist destination, the hotel also offers a variety of different prices, spoiled for choice.
• Budget Hotels: If you are hard to find, you will be lucky to rent a hotel for only 12USD / room / night
• Low-cost hotels (2-star): from 20-30 USD / room / night
• Mid-range hotels (3-star): 40-50 USD / room / night
• High-grade hotel (4 - 5 stars): 800USD / room / night or more

Eating:

 

Pinakbet

• Philippine popular meals are quite varied. You can enjoy specialties such as: Pinakbet, Adobo, Kamaro ... A meal will cost 2.5 - 3.5 USD / meal

Compare to other countries in Southeast Asoa, English is spoken by most Filipinos as a primary language. People have been learning English since they were very young, so you just need to pocket some English, so you can go anywhere and no worry about barriers. The cost of a trip to the Philippines may be a little bit higher than other countries as well as tourism in Vietnam but you will have unique experiences only in the country thousands of islands.

 View the price for some tours in Philippines 

7. Singapore

Known for its rich cultural, culinary, arts and colorful development, Singapore has a strong appeal to many visitors.

 

Singapore city by night

Move:

• Airfare: The fare to Singapore is reasonable if you know how to hunt cheap ticket
• Move to the center: You can use the MRT as the cheapest means of $ 5 / ticket, bus at Terminal 2, Airport Shuttle or taxi is the most expensive.
• MRT is the most modern and popular public transport in Singapore. You just need to buy EZ Link card available for $ 10.5.

In addition to saving time, you can also take bus services around the city with some popular attractions such as the Hop on Hop off bus for $ 8.50/day.

Eating:

 

Chili crab sauce

• The price for a meal in a restaurant in Singapore is quite expensive, range 3.5 - 5 USD. So to save money you can go to China Town or the sidewalk at the Hawker Center or Food court from 2 - 2.5 USD/meal. Specialties can be enjoyed such as chili crab sauce, Hainan chicken rice, frog porridge...

Singapore is a green, clean and civilized country, so you can assured that you can enjoy your trip on the island.

8. Bali (Indonesia)

Bali's paradise in Indonesia has become one of the landmarks of this country. Do not miss if you are looking for a destination with both the sea and terraced fields.

 

Bali is dubbed as Paradise Island of Southeast Asia

Moving to Bali:

You will need to transfer to Jakarta (Indonesia), Malaysia or Singapore before flying to Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport. In general to go a long way including the transhipment, you will lose 150-230 USD / trip

Hotel:

 

There are a lot of resorts here to bring travelers the total relaxation

• Very diverse with many different types of hotels.
• The most savings are dorm (dormitories): 5-7USD / bed / night
• The popular hotels (2-star): 10-20USD / room / night
• Hotels (3-4 stars): 30 - 50USD / room / night
• Luxury five star resorts: 110 - 1000USD

Eating:

• The cost for a meal per person usually falls on 2- 3 USD / person / meal

The language of the sign boards is translated into English, even in Russian, Chinese or Japanese, so you can assured when visiting here.
The total cost of getting a full trip to the beautiful island of Bali can be a little bit expensive, so you need to find out more information before visiting.

Read the part 1 here
In general, the cost of tourism in Southeast Asian countries is not too much different, but will depend on the type of trip you want to enjoy.

Compare travel costs in Southeast Asian countries (Part 1)

Tourism in Southeast Asia in recent years has become increasingly popular with foreigners. To compare between countries in region, in addition to their cultural and lifestyle similarities, each country has its own advantages to develop tourism.

However, the criterion of cost is always the top priority before each trip. Goasiadaytrip will give you a more comprehensive view of the basic costs that need to be spent on a trip to some well-known travel destinations in Southeast Asia.

1. Vietnam

Being one of the countries in the top tourist development in the region as well as the world, Vietnam is an attractive destination for tourists from all over the world. With the advantage of being unique and diverse in both natural and ancient culture, Vietnam is a country that you can not miss when traveling to Southeast Asia.

 

Vietnam owns a lot of beautiful destinations

One of the things that attract tourists to Vietnam is relatively cheap, compare to other country in region. Budget for a day can be just a few dollars to thousands of dollars depending on how you discover.

Moving to Vietnam:

• Moving to Vietnam as well as moving in the country is extremely convenient with a variety of forms and costs for you to choose. You can choose Vietnam Airlines or other low cost carriers like Vietjet Air or Jetstar to save time traveling between cities.
• Besides bus, taxis that are very variable, you can also catch the motorbike taxi to experience traffic "in Vietnam way" at very cheap cost.

Accommodation:
When you come to Vietnam, you have a variety of accommodation to choose from cheap to high-end. Types of lodging, budget hotels and high-class hotels are available in most places, especially in big cities.
Particularly nowadays, homestay and dormitory rapidly develop, giving more choices to travelers with cheap and guaranteed services. You can compare some kinds of accommodation here:

• Homestay: 5 USD / person/ night
• Guesthouse: 7-10 USD / person / room / night
• Mid-range hotels (2-3 stars): 30-50 USD / room / night
• High-end hotels (4-5 stars): 50-70 USD / room / night or more

Eating

Vietnamese food is ranked in the top of the world's most varied and delicious cuisines with harmonious flavors and features in each region. Some of the most popular dishes that tourists eat when traveling to Vietnam are Pho (noodles), Kebab rice noodles, bread ... all are honored by the prestigious magazines in the world. The price for food is usually only from 1 USD.

 

Pho - one of the most famous food of Vietnam

Street food is also one of the most attractive to tourists. You can find food in any street in major cities at any time of the day. Therefore, tourists often happily said that never fear of hunger in Vietnam because just stepping out of the way you can find a dish to enjoy.

To experience the beauty of Vietnam, backpackers suggest going by motorcycle. This is the most popular and most enjoyable transportation for a memorable trip. With abundant natural resources, Vietnam has a lot of scenic mountains and sea for visitors to experience.
View the cost to travel to Vietnam in specific tours here

2. Cambodia

Located in Indochina, Cambodia is not only convenient to travel but also owns beautiful scenery attractions, not only beautiful but also very mysterious.

 

Angkor Wat - the proud of Cambodian

When traveling in this country, you will need to prepare yourself funds to cover the following costs:

Moving to Cambodia:

• There are many national airlines and low cost carriers to Cambodia every day with dense traffic, so the cost is relatively cheap. You can choose a suitable airline for yourself at an affordable price.

Hotel:

• In Cambodia, there are many types of hotels to choose from for your trip, from luxury hotels to the most popular hotels and inns. And of course "you get what you pay for" - if you want to choose cheap motels then be careful and check the information carefully before booking.
• Depending on your budget, you can choose the hotels, inns suitable for you
• Accommodation: 9-10USD / 2 persons / room / night
• Mid-range hotels (2-3 stars): 20-30USD / room / night
• High-grade hotels (4-5 stars): 40USD / room / night or more

Eating:

 

Cambodian cuisine is quite diversified

Diverse Cambodian cuisine with specialties such as crickets, scorpions, spiders, grilled dishes, beef, chicken, or fish dishes. For $ 1 or more, in Cambodia, there are many street food places with many attractive dishes, but compare to Vietnam, the price is equivalent.

For Cambodia you can choose to go alone or go on tour as the cost of a trip here is also cheap. If your budget is more comfortable, let’s try to experience the Boutique Hotels - which are special style hotels from the design; the hotel space to the style of service also has its own characteristics.
View the cost to travel to Cambodia in specific tours here

3. Laos

Laos is the second country has border gate with Vietnam, similar to Cambodia. If you are interested in the land of elephants and temples with unique architecture do not ignore the following information:
The spending budget in Laos ranges from $ 20 ~ $ 35 a day is comfortable spending.

Moving to Laos:

• If you want convenience and speed, you can book airfare to Laos. But if you go from Hanoi - Vietnam, you can choose the bus for about $ 25 / ticket.
• For public transportation, you will spend about 150,000 - 200,000 Kips ($ 20-25) for sleeper car.
• There are very few taxis in Lao so the main mean of transportation is Tuk Tuk, which costs about 90-130,000 Kips ($ 12 - $ 16) per trip.

Hotel:

• Low-priced accommodation: 9USD / room / night
• Mid-range hotels (2-3 stars): 25-40USD / room / night
• High-grade hotels (4-5 star): 50USD / room / night or higher

Eating:

 

Compare to other countries in the regions, Laos cuisine is quite easy to taste

To compare, Lao cuisine is quite similar to Thailand, many dishes are quite similar to Vietnam. You can enjoy the dishes quite easily such as: hot dogs, Lao fried chicken, Savanakhet roast chicken, Khausoy, Tam Maak Hung ... You can spend about 10 USD / day for eating.

• • Do not forget to try buffalo lap or papaya salad with sticky rice, which are Laos specialties.

View the cost to travel to Laos in specific tours here

4. Malaysia

With the Petronas Twin Towers now becoming one of the symbols of Malaysia, you will be amazed by the harmonious and fresh beauty of the East Asian country.

Moving to Malaysia:

• Airfare to Kuala Lumpur is quite comfortable at around $ 200. But the fare is even around $ 150 if you can “hunt” cheap tickets.

Hotel:

 

Legoland Hotel

Kuala Lumpur has a variety of rooms to choose from. For hotels in the city center, finding and booking in advance is very necessary as these hotels will be very prone to run out of room.

• Share room with others to get cheap price: 3-4USD / person / night
• 2-3 star hotel: 20 - 30USD / room / night
• 4-star hotel: 40-100 USD / room / night
• 5-star hotel: From 130 USD / room / night or more

Eating:

 

Eye-catching food of Malaysia

• Malaysian cuisine is diversified with a variety of cuisines: Singapore, India, China, etc. You will spend an average of 3.5 - 5USD / person / meal
• You will easily find good and cheap food at local markets and popular street cafes, and there are plenty of other options if you want to enjoy quality food at the luxury restaurant.

Compare to other countries, Malaysia has been voted the most spoken English language in Asia, so if you just prepare the English language and some local names.
It can be said that the cost of tourism in Malaysia is somewhat higher than in Vietnam, so it is necessary to prepare well the budget as well as the background knowledge for the trip.

View the cost to travel to Malaysia in specific tours here
Read part 2 here

Shopping destinations in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is not the big shopping center of the region like Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore. However, this does not mean that you will not buy anything in Phnom Penh. Some items can be purchased when traveling Phnom Penh:

1. Silk

Traditional silk in Phnom Penh

Silk in Cambodia are still traditionally hand-made by local people. Silk products include scarves, shawls, silk fabrics, etc. Koh Dach Island, about 15 km from Phnom Penh, is a popular place for silk products. Reference price: A silk scarf sold at the market usually costs about 2usd. Buy more then you can pay a lower price.

2. Silver

In Cambodia, silver products began to be used in popular religious ceremonies from the 11th century. With the development of tourism, many of the shops buying silver appear more and more in Phnom Penh.

3. Knit basket

Knit basket is decorated by diversified color

These products are not strange to the Southeast Asian people in general. They are made from bamboo, reeds. Usually women are the ones who make these products. Knit basket products include basket, bowl, forks, household utensils, etc.

4. Sculptures

Stone, wood, bronze, and even silver sculptures such as the Buddha, Apsara, etc., are very popular among interior decorators.

5. Bandana (Krama)

Bandana is one of the must-buy items when going shopping.

Unlike the Vietnamese bandages, bandana in Cambodia is larger and the material is good and durable. For those who love traveling, when they come to Cambodia once, they also try to find some scarves to carry on. The bandana in Cambodia also has many colors for you to choose: black and white stripes, white stripes, red and white stripes, etc. Popular price is 1usd / bandana.

Some addresses for shopping devotees:

1. Sorya Shopping Center

• Address: Nº. 13-61, South of Phsar Thom Thmei, Trasa Phaem (St. 63), 12208 Phnom Penh.

Sorya Shopping Center

Sorya is a high-end shopping destination in Phnom Penh, about the same size as commercial centers in Vietnam. You can buy a lot of items such as clothing, jewelry, electronics, fast food, food ... Sorya consists of 8 floors but only five frequencies used for commercial purposes. In Sorya, you can still bargain for good price.

2. Russian Market

• Address: 163, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (located near Mao Zedong Boulevard).
• Opening hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

A souvenir shop in Russian market

This is one of the most popular shopping destinations for visitors as well as locals. Here, you have a lot of choices with the items such as: Clothing, shoes, silk, antique furniture (imitation there), writings, etc.

3. Central Market (Central Market)

• Address: Kampuchea Krom (St. 128), 12252 Phnom Penh.

Center market

Central Market is the largest market in Phnom Penh today. This is a very crowded area, so you need to pay careful attention to avoid pickpockets and snatches. Silver, gold; ancient coins; clock (fake); clothes; footwear; silk products are the items you can buy.

4. Night market

• Address: Located at the intersection of Sisowath Quay and Oknha Ing Bun Hoaw Road.

The lively activities in night market

The night market is located in new Phnom Penh (Sisowath Quay area). Here, you can buy items such as: Mobile phones, clothing, shoes, silk, krama, silver jewelry.

5. Kandal Market

• The market is located near the new Phnom Penh West (Sisowath Quay area).

Go to Kandal to enjoy local life

The market specializes in selling items that cater to the needs of local people. If you have the opportunity to come here, you can visit some restaurants along the way to enjoy some delicious dishes "real" Cambodia.

Area to stay in Phnom Penh - suggestion

Area to stay in Phnom Penh is not hard to choose. This city is the capital of Cambodia, the economic, cultural, social and tourist center of the country. Phnom Penh with many famous attractions such as the Royal Palace, Ba Be Pagoda, Golden Pagoda, Silver Pagoda, National Museum. And there are also exciting, exciting areas. So traveling to Phnom Penh should visitors in any area for the convenience of visiting?

1. Wat Phnom area

Wat Phnom, also known as Ba Bei Pagoda, is a famous temple of Cambodian tourism, an area north of the capital, Phnom Penh. Colonial French architecture such as Post Office, hotel, library building. Visitors to this area will be very easy to visit Ba Penh Pagoda and the old French-style works. This is suitable Area to stay in Phnom Penh for people who travels here for the first time.

2. Sisowath Road

This is considered to be the busiest and busiest street of Phnom Penh, the road runs along the banks of the river from the Royal Palace to the Ba Bei Temple. The street side of Sisowath Road is hundreds of hotels, restaurants, bars are always busy travelers. It is also home to a large number of international visitors.

3. Western Backpacker Street

Western Backpacker Street is not concentrated on a particular road that extends over many different routes such as: Road 240 behind the Silver Pagoda, Road 178 from Norodom to the river and a section on Sisowath Road. This is the most concentrated area visitors to the capital Phnom Penh very convenient to visit the Royal Palace, National Museum, Golden Temple, Silver Pagoda. Hundreds of restaurants, hotels and other services are available to serve visitors here. This area to stay in Phnom Penh is quite suitable for people who'd love to know more about Western people.

4. Olympic stadium area

Around the Olympic stadium, but only provide popular services but is a favorite choice of tourists in Vietnam. There are many bus stations that tourists can visit Siem Riep, Sihanouk Ville or return to Saigon very easily. Some services such as: tuk tuk, restaurant, hotel has Vietnamese people so it is more convenient to communicate. Orussey Market and the Olympic Market are two of the most popular destinations on Cambodia tours in Phnom Penh, where you can shop and enjoy traditional Cambodian cuisine.

Nightlife activities in Phnom Penh

When night falls, the city of Phnom Penh begins to light up with exciting nighttime entertainment activities. Entertaining at Nagaworld Casino, wandering around the city by tuk tuk or enjoying street food are popular nightlife activities here.

1. Nagaworld Casino

 

Nagaworld is the modernest and largest casino in Cambodia

Besides the unique architectural attractions, Phnom Penh also attracts many visitors thanks to the modern beauty and splendor of Casino Nagaworld - the largest casino in Cambodia. This building consists of 13 floors divided into 4 areas with complex casinos, restaurants and high-class hotels.
In the evening, if you do not know where to go for entertainment, you can visit the luxury, magnificent casino and try your luck with a few dollars here.

2. Enjoy street food

Street food in Phnom penh is quite diversifed.om penh

Enjoying the street food is also one of the attractive activities in Phnom Penh. At the night markets, in the back street or the riverfront area near the Royal Palace, there is a great center of Cambodian street food such as chopped pork chops, Kuy Teav, Ngeav chamhoy, Num Sang Khya l'peou, etc.

3. Wander around the city by tuk tuk

 

Feeling the atmosphere of the city by tuk tuk is an exciting experience for tourists

At night, the city of Phnom Penh lights up brightly. If you miss opportunity to watch this beautiful view, it will be regret. Visitors can catch a tuk tuk, a popular means of transportation in Cambodia, to take a stroll around the city, even in the lane and alley of Phnom Penh.

Before going, you should negotiate the price for your journey. The driver is very good at English and also enthusiastic and fun. Some of the destinations for you in walking tours include Independence Square, Vietnam Volunteer Army Memorial, Royal Palace, River Road,

4. Phnom Penh night market

 

Night market is where you can find a lot of traditional products with reasonable price.

The Phnom Penh night market is located near the Sisowath pier, which is opened from Wednesday to Sunday and from 17:00 to midnight. Walking the night market is one of the attractive night activities to visitors in Phnom Penh. Besides visiting the shopping of handicrafts, souvenirs or clothes, visitors also enjoy many delicious dishes of Cambodia.

5. Drink Angkor beer at the bars

 

Drink Angkor beer in the bars of Phnom Penh

The back side of the Royal Palace near the National Museum is extremely busy Western backpacker street. Here you will be in another world of the vibrant music, the light of neon lights in restaurants, bars. Choose a crowded restaurant, call yourself a cool bottle of Angkor beer, enjoy music, chat with friends and enjoy the night view, all will create an unforgettable experience.

Top 10 restaurants in Phnom Penh (P2)

10 best restaurants in Phnom Penh (Boeung Keng Kang Market) (Part 2)

Last time, we already visited Boeung Keng Kang Market, the popular market for young people to look for fashion clothing at a reasonable price, and explored 5 of their best restaurants in Phnom Penh. Let's continue looking further and find out more restaurants that provide the most authentic taste of Cambodia. You surely will not be disappointed visiting these places around Street 380 in Boeung Keng Kang 1 Commune, Daun Penh District. Get ready to bookmark these shops into your "Where to eat" list in Phnom Penh.

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6. Coriander

Coriander

Although this restaurant lies among a crowded district in the middle of Phnom Penh, it does not restrict its concept to Cambodian cuisine, but reaches its hands to neighbor countries such as India and Thai. You can find one of the best meat-free dishes in town in this restaurant, such as vegetable samosa, mint raita, onion pakora or tomato chilli raita. Nonetheless, please do not worry if you are not into Indian food. This is one of the restaurants in Phnom Penh that provide Western cuisine like pizza and burgers, and also alcohol with craft beer.

Address: 21 Eo, Street 71, Boeung Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phone: + 855 88 996 9651
Fanpage: Coriander

7. Digby's Grocer Butchery Café

 

Digby's Grocer Butchery Café

This café is known for both of its quality and character. The owner of the restaurant, coming back from America, had applied his knowledge of cuisine in the States into building his own style. Thus, one can easily find numerous worldwide cuisine right here in this corner of Phnom Penh, from German famous sausage to American burgers or Italian carbonara.

Address: 197 Street 63, Boeung Keng Kang, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh 12345, Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 226 677
Fanpage: Digby’s Grocer Butchery Café

8. Hilary's Boutique Rose Apple Restaurant

When talking about best restaurants in Phnom Penh, we cannot forget to mention Hilary's Boutique Rose Apple Restaurant, situated in Hilary's Boutique Hotel. The staple of the place is Kampot pepper, among plenty of different Cambodian seasonal herbs and spices. This well-known King of pepper leaves an unforgettable impression on the guests with its smoothly-blended taste between sweet and spicy flavors. Coming here, guests can easily find for themselves glasses of juices and mocktails made with ginger, lemongrass and lime juice.

Address: Number 16 Bis, Street 302, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang I, Khan Chamkamorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phone: +855 88 662 232

9. Needa Bar & Restaurant

 

Needa Bar & Restaurant

At the ninth place of the list lies Needa Bar & Restaurant, among the delicate and exquisite restaurants in Phnom Penh that offer the finest Thai cuisine. The highlight of this restaurant is the decor of the place, with the outstanding wall painting of an elephant and also the atmosphere of Thailand right in the heart of Cambodia. Besides, we cannot let the wonderful taste of the foods here aside. They always leave great memories in the mind of customers, not only because of the savors but also because of the green leafy setting.

Address: 10 Street 360, Corner Street 51, Boeung Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 976 789
Fanpage: Needa Bar & Restaurant

10. New York Steakhouse

 

New York Steakhouse

If you are a fan of meat, then this is definitely the place that you have been looking for. Nowhere else in Phnom Penh can you find such a superb restaurant that serves various juicy beef steak with the authentic U.S. taste. One plus point for this steakhouse is absolutely the wine list that always goes together with steak and creates such a perfect harmony for your dinner. Right here in Phnom Penh, you will find yourself at the most comfortable state in luxurious interior of leather chairs and red sofas under romantic dim lights.

Address: 264 Street 63, (Corner Mao Tse Tung and 63), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 987 500
Fanpage: New York Steakhouse

10 best restaurants in Phnom Penh (P1)

10 best restaurants in Phnom Penh (Boeung Keng Kang Market)

In recent years, Cambodia has become such an attractive destination in Southeast Asia for so many tourists all over the world, not only because of a rich history and reserved nature but also thanks to its authentic culinary arts. In the heart of its capital, Phnom Penh, we can easily get to know the soul of such country represented in its local foods. Let's follow our footsteps to Boeung Keng Kang Market, a popular market among the young looking for fashion items and market supplies at affordable prices. The market is located on Street 380 in Boeung Keng Kang 1 Commune, Daun Penh District. Here is a list of top 10 best restaurants in Phnom Penh, specifically in Boeung Keng Kang Market that will take you to a heaven of unforgettable Cambodian tastes.

1. Café Soleil

 

Café Soleil

In a booming trend of eating meat-free meals in Phnom Penh, Café Soleil has risen to one of the renowned restaurants. The menu at this restaurant offers a variety of Cambodian local foods ranging from spring rolls, papaya mixes to home-made yogurt. They also ensure that their foods are as friendly to health as possible by using brown rice instead of the white kind, since this wholegrain provides higher nutrition. The restaurant has eight tables and is open all day from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Address: #22DEo on Street 278 in Phenom Penh
Email: cafesoleil.pp@gmail.com

2. TEAV Restaurant & Bar

 

TEAV Restaurant & Bar

Located in the 4-star TEAV Boutique Hotel, TEAV Restaurant & Bar is one of the best restaurants in Phnom Penh with simple decoration and customized furniture. It creates such a comfortably modern vibe and has a variety of luxury cuisine from all over the world. One of the most special feature of this restaurant is its list of different wine, which is a must-try when visiting the bar. The restaurant and bar opens early from 6:30 AM until 10 in the evening, with a view of the pool.

Address: # 14, Street 310, Boeung Keng Kang I, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh
Tel: 855 (0) 23 98 18 18

3. The Common Tiger

 

The Common Tiger

Run by the well-known chef Timothy Bruyns from South Africa, who had gained experiences from Seychelles and Song Saa, a wonderful island resort in Cambodia, The Common Tiger provides the best taste of Cambodia ever. It has such a distinctive taste that perfectly lives up to the name of the country's cuisine, which the chef has to describe as "progressive Asian".

One unique thing that separates this restaurant from the rest is its constantly changing menu, which could give the customers a thorough view of the chef's talented skills and creativity. He makes sure that each food lover coming here has the chance to experience the most appetizing dishes from this beautiful country.

Address: No. 20, Street 294, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 12000
Tel: +855 23 212917
Website: The Common Tiger

4. Domrei Kitchen

 

Domrei Kitchen

Similar to Café Soleil, Domrei Kitchen also follows the part of vegetarian restaurants. It also offers a more modern view on traditional Khmer cuisine just like other best restaurants in Phnom Penh. Especially, its menu includes the "national dish" of Cambodia, fish amok, and numerous other kinds of curry, spring rolls or coconut cakes.

Additionally, one dish that many customers swear by at this restaurant is banh xeo, a version of Vietnamese food that is filled with tasty ground coconut meat. The diners can freely choose their seats in the exquisite dining room or in the romantic outdoor garden. Plants are placed in every corner while the place is covered with the shade of graceful white, that will surely make the customers feel at home.

Address: 29A, Street 288 in Phnom Penh
Opening hour: From 11 AM to 10 PM
Website: Domrei Kitchen

5. Da Sandro Panini Bar

 

Da Sandro Panini Bar

You will be surprised with the strong tastes coming from the Cambodian cuisine at Da Sandro Panini Bar. While maintaining its own simplicity, each piece of panini (a kind of grilled sandwich) is made from soft bread, sliced meat, different kind of vegetables and hand-made sauce. The guests will be taken on a trip to Italy via the decoration of the bar, with wooden blackboards, brick walls and red chairs just like in the Mediterranean region.

Address: #162Eo on Street 63 (Trasak Paem), Boeung Keng Kang 1 Commune, Chamkar Mon District, Phnom Penh
Tel: 010644987

These 5 restaurants are among the best restaurants in Phnom Penh, particularly in the Boeung Keng Kang Market, that provide the most mouth-watering Khmer dishes. Look forward to our part 2 since a lot more are still waiting for you! Our related articles:

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