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Tasting fertilized duck eggs is a unique culinary experience. Fertilized duck eggs is truly a one-of-a-kind culinary exp…

Mar 23, 2026

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The 15th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF)

The 15th edition of the CIFF will take place from March 24 to 29, 2026, in Phnom Penh, taking over a dozen venues of var…

Mar 20, 2026

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Mauu!

Sometimes simplicity is key : a limited menu often means higher quality. That’s exactly what Mauu! offers, a high-end st…

Feb 26, 2026

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Phnom Penh style soup with rice noodle with doughnut — Khmer breakfast

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Hour Yin Noodle House

Where to Eat the Best Phnom Penh Noodle Soup? You can’t truly experience Phnom Penh without tasting the iconic Phnom Pen…

Jan 29, 2026

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Running club running along the Mekong at night in Phnom Penh — Night group run of a running club in Phnom Penh

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The ultimate guide to the best clubs and places to run in Phnom Penh

Running is a worldwide passion, and the people of Phnom Penh are no exception! Despite the heat and tropical heat and hu…

Jan 18, 2026

Iced Coffee De Paris Latte — An immersive Parisian experience in Phnom Penh, recreating the atmosphere of Paris without leaving the city.

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Cafe de Paris

A little taste of Paris in Koh Pich. There could not be a better location for the Café de Paris in Phnom Penh . Located …

Jan 05, 2026

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A selection of dishes — Khmer curry, fried spring rolls, coffee, croissant with ice cream, and chive cake — and places explored in Phnom Penh, including Wat Phnom and the Sosoro Museum. — Top 26 restaurants and visits in Phnom Penh

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Top 26 restaurants and visits in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is an attractive city where tradition and modernity blend smoothly. His rich history and trendy coffee shop a…

Nov 01, 2024

Riel and dollar coexist in Cambodia — In Cambodia, riel and dollar coexist, offering a variety of payment solutions from cash to mobile apps like Bakong.

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Payments in Cambodia

Planning your trip to Cambodia also means learning about current payment methods. Between the common use of the US dol…

Jun 07, 2025

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Why do Cambodian museums prohibit photography?

While the Paris exhibition “Royal Bronzes of Angkor: An Art of the Divine” at the Guimet (Paris, France) Museum is a hug…

Aug 22, 2025

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Entry of the temporary exhibition of Pigments from the past in Sossoro museum garden

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Sosoro museum

Inaugurated in 2019, the Sosoro Museum is a memorial site tracing Cambodia's economic and political history from the Fun…

May 18, 2025

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Hybrid Kitchen

A must-visit spot in Phnom Penh, hidden in a colonial house with 70s-style decor. The menu features Asian-Western fusion…

May 18, 2025

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Famous Kaya jam in sandwich toast with boiled eggs at Kaya Toast Phnom Penh

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Ya Kun Kaya Toast

The famous Singaporean restaurant is renowned for its Kaya Toast, a grilled sandwich filled with coconut jam and butter,…

May 18, 2025

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Roka Vietnamese

If you're a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, don’t miss Roka for its pho served in a hot stone bowl, its flavorful grilled mea…

May 18, 2025

Asian

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Belly Burger

Belly Burger is the ultimate smash burger made with Wagyu beef. Every ingredient, from the bun to the meat, is fresh and…

May 18, 2025

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Tuol Sleng

No doubt, the number one tourist site in Phnom Penh. To fully enjoy your visit, I recommend learning about the Khmer Rou…

May 18, 2025

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A selection of books to better understand and appreciate the culture, history, and life in Phnom Penh

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Rizières sous la lune

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