Street donut at the Fried Food Stand
$0.25
Just north of Phsar Kabko, opposite the eponymous cafe, is a fried-food stand that throughout the morning serves up doughnuts for just 1,000 riel ($0.25) apiece that beat the competition at nearby Krispy Kreme by a mile: they’re light, fluffy, and dusted with just a little sugar. In the afternoon, they switch to savoury fried foods like fish and sweet potato. All served with a smile.
Fried food stand on Street 9
Meatballs at Che Culo
$0.50
Watering hole Che Culo is a go-to for a casual after-work cocktail, though those will set you back at least $5. But the airy bar also offers frequent evening promotions on its Mediterranean-style tapas, perhaps none more worthwhile than its ‘Meatball Mondays’. They’re perfectly seasoned and accompanied with a savoury tomato sauce – and served up all day for just 50 cents each. Caution: they’re filling, and sure to keep you drinking apace!
Che Culo, #6B Street 302. 11am-midnight (1am Friday, Saturday). Closed Sunday
Chicken skewers at 123Street
$0.50
Available only during dinner hours, the Yakitori spit-roasted chicken skewers come with satisfaction guaranteed. Prices start at 50 cents a piece for a thigh or heart, but you can also get pork and leek skewers for $0.70. There are veggies as well: $0.50 for mushrooms or eggplant and cheese. The lunch-hour menu takes 123Street out of the ‘under $1.50’ bracket, but it’s still bang for your buck for a chicken set with rice, salad and fries for $3.75 with plenty of sauce choices.
123Street, #52D Street 123. 11:30am-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm. Closed Wednesday
Khmer curry or stir-fry at Phsar Kabko Cafe
$1.00
Just steps from the offices of the Post, Phsar Kabko Cafe serves Khmer favourites for a quick and cheap lunch, best consumed family-style on their airy balcony. Some of the best among their dishes are fish amok, pork with ginger stir-fry, and red chicken curry – picked out at the hot-tray display downstairs before taking your seat – most of which are 4,000- or 5,000-riel per serving. Be sure to arrive early: they often run out.
Phsar Kabko Cafe, Street 9. 6am-9pm every day
Mie char fried noodles near Russian Market
$1.00
Located on the northwest corner of Streets 135 and 450, and identifiable by its yellow awning, this popular noodle shop serves up your good old classic Khmer fried noodles with beef, tofu, collard greens and a fried egg on top. A group of guys make sure the customer is never waiting too long – they operate four roadside woks frying up each of the ingredients in sequence. Take a seat on a plastic stool under the ceiling fan and enjoy some proper mie char.
Fried noodle shop, corner of Streets 135 and 450
Lunch with dessert at Cool Kids
$1.25
Tucked away on Street 294 and easily missed among the row of Khmer eateries beside it, "Cool Kids" – the name of the clothing shop that once existed in the same location – serves up classic Khmer breakfast, lunch and dinner, all from $1.00 to $2.00. At lunchtime, 5,000 riel ($1.25) gets you a main course with rice and a rotating dessert. Worth a shoutout are the fried chicken with ginger and the chean choun (fish with ginger and peanuts).
"Cool Kids", yellow awning one door down from the corner of Streets 294 and Sothearos Boulevard. 5am-8pm every day
Bai koh bun tia
$1.25
Located just off the corner of Streets 390 and 105, this nameless traditional Khmer breakfast and lunch place serves up a variety of classic dishes. Most are about 5,000 riel ($1.25) with rice, including thebai koh bun tia, a sweet and salty stew of fatty pork, potato and hard-boiled egg halves. It’s mouth-wateringly good. Other regular menu items to try are the fried lotus root with pork, the pork and eggplant, the Khmer sour chicken soup with a side of rice ($1.00).
#12 Street 390. 6am-2pm. Open Monday through Saturday (sometimes Sunday)
Jam pancake at L’Irresistible
$1.25
The brainchild of Action Cambodge Handicap, an NGO that provides vocational opportunities for disabled Cambodians, L’Irresistible serves up delicious house-made jams in a variety of flavours, including ginger, mango and pineapple. The jam pancakes taste that much sweeter when you know you’re supporting a good cause.
L’Irresistible, #174 Street 454. 7am-5pm. Closed Monday
Pork taco at Kaifun
$1.50
Kaifun’s various street-food options – divided into categories and dispensed around a courtyard set back from Street 334 – are perhaps better described as ‘unpretentious tapas’. The servings are bite-sized, but they’re on offer for $1.50 each, which makes for easy sampling. Kaifun’s recipes are numerous and simple – small pizzas, noodle dishes, Western-inspired sandwiches and tacos – with nothing quite a standout. But the pulled-pork tacos, prepared in the back of a refurbished baby-blue VW van, may be your best bet: served LA food truck-style in soft corn tortillas made in-house, and surprisingly spicy.
Kaifun, #25 Street 334. 12pm-9pm every day
Pork sandwich at Nompang
$1.50
Nompang takes Cambodia’s humble nompang from the street to the trendy fast-food eatery. The crusty baguettes – packed with fresh salad, coriander and a choice of meat (black-pepper chicken, lunchmeat, meatball, roast pork or omelette) range from $1.50 to $2. Post Weekendrecommends the roast pork (or two).
Nompang, corner of streets 163 and 408. 7am-9pm every day
Lort cha at The Capitol
$1.60
The Capitol (there’s no nameplate) is known for its fried noodles. The stall and stove are at the front, and it’s decorated in simple fashion. For a mere 6,500 riel – about $1.60 – you can tuck into classic Cambodianlort cha served with either beef pieces or an egg or slices of pork roll. To maximise the taste, add fish or chilli sauce.
The Capitol, corner of Streets 19 and 148. Open from midday until late evening
No-frills pho near Monivong Boulevard
$1.85
For great pho, check out this local stop behind a yellow awning and a small food cart 20 metres west of Monivong Boulevard on Street 360 lined with stainless steel tables and fans. They poach tender strips of beef in their broth and top the dish with two homemade condiments: a funky chilli-and-garlic relish, and a brick-red spice paste. A couple of dollops with a squeeze of lime make this a contender for the best pho in town.
Pho, Street 360 near Monivong Boulevard
Umami bao burger at De’ Bao
$1.85
At fusion joint De’ Bao, opened in June, the industrial-chic space aims for upmarket, but the prices are comparable to a street stall. Like the sandwiches at Banh Mi and Bros, some of the buns bear little resemblance to their starting point, Taiwanese guo bao: there’s one made with fried ice cream. But the signature dish, a slow-cooked beef patty wedged between two of the doughy buns (made in-house with an original recipe), doesn’t disappoint.
De’ Bao, #49 Street 288. 10am-7pm every day
Burmese breakfast at Irrawaddy
$2.00
Most of the delicious items on the menu at Phnom Penh’s go-to Burmese eatery won’t break the bank, but do stop by on weekends for a $2.00 mohinga all-day breakfast. The popular fish-and-noodle soup dish is served with all the trimmings: chilli flakes, fish sauce, a boiled egg and crispy chickpea fritters. Wash it down with a cup of sweet milk tea. Post Weekend also recommends the tea-leaf salad ($2.00) and pork and pickled-mango curry ($3.50). As an added bonus, you get to dine beneath the gaze of The Lady: the walls of the laid-back restaurant are bedecked with paintings of Aung San Suu Kyi as well as Burmese country scenes.
Irrawaddy Myanmar Restaurant, #24 Street 334. 10am-2pm and 5pm-10pm. Closed Monday
Pulled noodles at Friends Chinese Pulled Noodle
$2.00
Run by a chef from one of the popular Chinese noodle houses on Monivong Boulevard, this shop recently opened on Street 51 in the space left vacant by Zeppelin Bar. A large bowl of noodles with duck, beef or pork meat is $2.00, and a small bowl $1.75. You can also get a plate of a dozen decent dumplings – either boiled or steamed – for $1.50. If you sit by the metal counter at the entrance you’ll also get to watch the cook pull the noodles, a quasi-acrobatic spectacle.
Friends Chinese Pulled Noodle, #109 Street 51 (formerly Zeppelin Bar)
Heaping bowl of Chinese noodles at Hoo Yin Lai
$2.00
Amidst the Chinese eateries dotting the streets around Central Market, one might just serve the best cheap noodles in town: they are thick with a springy chewiness that sets them apart from the noodle houses on Monivong. Hoo Yin Lai, just south of Street 154, grants customers a heaping bowl for just $2.00. The sauce is great – nice and salty, with added tang from Chinese black vinegar – and the meat is braised or roasted rather than stir-fried. The dumplings – decent – also go for around $2.00 a serving.
Hoo Yin Lai, Monivong Boulevard just south of Street 154
Masala dosa at Dosa Corner
$2.50
Dosa Corner – at the corner of Streets 51 and 278 – serves up the huge rice batter-and-black lentil crepes on metal trays with dipping sauces on the side. Our pick, the masala dosa, comes with a spiced-potato stuffing for $2.50. And for those willing to stray from the hole in the wall’s specialty, the menu has decent curries for under $5.00.
Dosa Corner, #5E Street 51. 7am-10pm every day
Soft-tendon pho at Pho Fortune
$2.50
A popular lunch spot for foreigners and locals, this open-air establishment delivers a simple but heart-warming bowl of pho in a pleasant setting for just $2.50. Soft Tendon and Fat Brisket are popular meat options, but the menu features a few veggie items. Throw down $1.50 and you’ve got yourself a sweet mango shake to go with it.
Pho Fortune, corner of Streets 51 and 242. 7am-8pm every day
Poke bowl at Poki Poke
$2.50
Hawaiian-style poke is taking the US by storm – Poki Poke’s Japanese co-owner became a devotee while living on the West Coast – but these sushi bowls are served in Phnom Penh for a bargain: $2.50 for a regular and $3.50 for a generous large. Poki Poke’s space is small, with miniature tables and chairs, and draws a crowd during the lunch rush, but it never takes long. Behind the counter, nouveau sushi chefs throw together too many ingredients to count: you choose from tuna, salmon, chicken, squid and mango topped with slaw, cucumber, green onion, ginger, wasabi and sesame seeds. You’ll eat it almost as quickly as it was assembled.
Poki Poke, #1 Sothearos Boulevard. 10am-9pm every day
Noodles at Yam Yam
$2.75
The deliciousness of Khmer street food but enjoyed in a sit-down locale with the luxury of aircon to keep you cool. Little on the menu is priced above 10,000 riel. It’s got your classic Khmer breakfast dishes and kuy teav soup priced between $1.25 and $2.50. For lunch, there are bao and dumpling options, but the signature dish is the yam yam noodles: ground pork, diced carrots, onion, garlic, mushrooms, asparagus and other veggies, served up in a sweet and spicy sauce that will leave you wanting more.
Yam Yam, #69 Street 310. 6am-9pm every day
Plain mozzarella toastie at Long After Dark
$2.75
Toasties in this hip Aussie-run bar are served with a side salad – and the cheapest (tomato mozzarella) is just $2.75. For $4.50, you can get one with beech mushrooms and house-made meatballs. Long After Dark also offers $5.00 specials: burger on Tuesday, chicken parm on Wednesday and fish and chips on Friday. As the Tom Petty-inspired name suggests, they’re open late, but place your food order before 10pm. Then you’ll be sure to enjoy the tunes – played on vinyl.
Long After Dark, #86 Street 450. 12pm-late. Closed Mondays
Peri-peri pizza at Katy Peri’s
$2.75
Katy Peri’s pizza, while arguably a good first destination on the late-night strip of Street 51, is often an early-morning afterthought. Luckily, the chefs behind the famous wood-fired pizza oven tuk-tuk serve their masterpieces until sunrise. Most of the small pizzas are under $3.00, and the large – worth it – under $5.00. Post Weekend recommends the classic peri-peri option (cheese, peri-peri chicken, sweet pepper, $2.75), though we bear no liability for any morning heartburn. Ask for extra feta.
Katy Peri’s Peri-Peri Chicken and Pizza, corner of Streets 51 and 172
Falafel at Besto’s
$2.75
While it may seem an odd recommendation, vegetarian Indian joint Besto’s serves a mean falafel wrap for just $2.75. And for those averse to taking their Middle Eastern food from the subcontinent, there are plenty of other cheap meatless options on the menu: like the Pav Bhaji curry ($3.00), or the potato and lentil burger ($1.50).
Besto’s, #74-76 Street 126 (near the corner of Monivong Boulevard). 7am-10pm every day
Crispy fried pork with kale at Yosaya
$3.00
Consistent and reliable, this Thai diner has become a good go-to lunchtime spot since it opened last year. Most dishes run between $2.00 and $4.00. For a quick bite the $2.50 phad thai is an easy choice; the generous crispy fried pork with kale ($3.00) covered in a sweet, thick soy-based sauce is the dish to choose if you’ve a bigger appetite. Accompany it with a sweet-milk Thai iced tea for 75 cents and you’re energized and wired for the rest of the day.
Yosaya Thai Food, #79 Street 105 (behind Preah Yukunthor High School). 8:30am-9pm every day
Pad Thai at Tom Yum Kung
$3.00
Judging by the delivery containers lying around the Post offices, Tom Yum Kung is certainly Phnom Penh’s go-to for a good, cheap pad Thai. There’s just enough of everything: the flavours are light and the portions substantial. Post Weekend also recommends the Pad Kaprao Gai – stir-fried chicken with basil and chili – with rice and fried egg for $3.50, as well as flavourful curries for under $4.00.
Tom Yum Kung, #10 Street 278 or #59B Street 432. 07:30am-9pm every day
Flourless chocolate cake with jam and yoghurt at Feel Good Cafe II
$3.00
Cake in the capital can be a bit hit-and-miss, but you need look no further than the dense flourless chocolate cake at Feel Good Cafe II. It’s rich, it’s moist, it’s moreish, and paired with complementary sweet-tart raspberry jam and a creamy yoghurt it is heaven on a plate. All the cakes here clock in at $3.00, leaving you with plenty of change spare for a cup of coffee (or another slice of that cake!).
Feel Good Cafe II, $11B Street 29. 7:30am-4:30pm every day
Spicy pork udon at Marugame Udon
$3.00
If thick, chewy noodles and brisk Japanese efficiency make you salivate, look no further than Marugame Udon, where udon noodles, broth and toppings are thrown together by an assembly line of workers so well-oiled it would make Henry Ford weep. Try the flavourful spicy pork udon ($3.00), or if you’re on a budget, the zaru udon ($1.90), served cold with a refreshing dipping sauce. Make sure to grab some deep-fried onion tempura ($.80) for your tray as you make your way to the cashier in an orderly fashion.
Marugame Udon, #189 Street 63. 8am-10pm every day
Chicken shawarma at Hummus House
$3.00
Long a staple for Mediterranean fare, Hummus House on Riverside boasts a long list of decently priced and tasty pita wraps. Start with the classic chicken shawarma, for just $3.00. And if that doesn’t fill you up, a heaping bowl of classic hummus is just a $4.00 ask away.
Hummus House, #59 Sisowath Quay. 10am-11pm every day
Pork belly bao at Roots and Burgers
$3.25
Roots and Burgers – launched early this year – has already updated its menu once, but you can still get a delectable and filling gourmet bao for just $3.25. It’s hard to go wrong with the classic pork belly and the usual trappings: hoisin sauce, spring onions, cucumber relish and sesame. The braised beef bao ($3.25) is another good option. And all baos and burgers are 20 per cent off if you come in with a group of four or more on Thursdays after 5pm.
Roots and Burgers, #80 Street 454. 10:30am-11pm every day
Nasi lemak at Maya Cafe
$3.50
For a taste of the Malaysian classic nasi lemak – a piece of chicken slow-cooked in a mix of fresh galangal, coconut milk, lime and turmeric leaves – for $3.50, look no further than Maya Cafe, located behind the National Museum on Street 19. With a culinary representation of Malaysia’s Chinese and Indian populations (in addition to Malays), it also serves a range of stir-fries and Indian curries for $2.00 and up.
Maya Cafe, #17 Street 19. 11am-10pm every day
Chunky beef pie at the Pelican Food Company
$3.50
Australia’s contribution to world cuisine may be in its infancy, but the humble pie has long been an Aussie staple. On that score, the Chunky Beef Pie at Pelican is a winner, and it even boasts Australian beef. For those who prefer something lighter, the sausage roll is good value at $2.75 as is – for our vegetarian friends who pay the same price – the spinach roll. The place sells its own range of cakes and breads, too.
The Pelican Food Company, #52 Street 282. 10am-8pm every day
Caramelised pork sandwich at Banh Mi and Bros
$3.50
Banh Mi and Bros opened its BKK1 location in April and quickly became an office-delivery favourite. While most of their seven signature sandwiches take certain liberties with the classic Vietnamese street eat – one features Thai-style curried shrimp – they are all cheap, tasty and served on a fresh baguette. Post Weekend recommends the Chinese-style caramelised pork belly, with red chilli, cilantro and green pepper. Now open just south of Russian Market, Banh Mi and Bros can also sate your late-night munchies. Both locations stay open until midnight.
Banh Mi and Bros, #157 Street 63 and #78 Street 450. 8am-12am every day
Small bowl of shio ramen at Masamune
$3.50
Open until midnight, Masamune offers up a range of cheap, tasty bites: the fried gyoza ($2.00 for four or $4.00 for eight) or quality northern-style shoyu or shio ramen ($3.50 for a small bowl). The shio ramen has a refined taste, and the noodles are made fresh each morning. It’s a good place to have a bite for those who work late or want something to nibble after a cocktail or two on Bassac Lane.
Masamune, Bassac Lane. 11:30am-3pm and 5:30pm-12am every day
Shrimp and crispy noodle salad at Eleven One Kitchen
$3.75
Eleven One Kitchen has established itself as a go-to for local office workers, as well as for after-work delivery for Russian Market residents. The secret? Cheap, fast and delicious Khmer food, like the shrimp and crispy noodle salad ($3.75), as well as a few Western options. Almost the entire menu is under $5.00. Also recommended: stir-fried chicken with broccoli ($3.00), washed down with a banana-cashew shake ($1.75).
Eleven One Kitchen, #37 Street 123. 7am-9pm. Closed Saturday
Braised clay-pot river fish at Ngon
$4.00
A charming garden restaurant in full view of Independence Monument and the statue of the late King Father, Ngon has plenty of items under $5 to enjoy in a picturesque setting. Post Weekendrecommends the clay-pot river fish, which is plenty for one and can be split between two for a light meal. It’s slow-cooked in a tangy dark soy sauce that leaves you sucking the meat off the bones. Also worth trying is the sticky black rice coconut dessert ($1).
Ngon, #60 Sihanouk Boulevard. 7am-10pm every day
Spaghetti bolognese at La Dolce Vita
$4.00
Since the demise of the lakeside area near the railway station, Street 172 has become one of Phnom Penh’s de facto backpacker strips. Small wonder, then, that it’s chock-full of bars, restaurants and assorted entertainments. La Dolce Vita is one such place and its overburdened menu carries loads of cheap and cheerful Italian dishes, most for between $3.50 and $4.00. The spaghetti bolognese is a decent pasta dish for four bucks. Wash it down with a fresh lime juice (no sugar, please!) for another dollar.
La Dolce Vita, #36EO Street 172. 7am-12am every day
Italian wrap at It’s a Wrap
$4.00
The It’s A Wrap burrito cart may not be mobile, but it’s always easy to find, parked a few blocks south of Russian Market on Street 155. Their cinematically titled wraps pack huge portions of deliciousness inside hearty homemade tortillas, like The Italian Job ($4.00), which features Italian sausage, tomato sauce and copious amounts of melty cheese. While your burrito is being rolled, snack on free chips and dip plus iced tea. A few tables are set up in an adjacent storefront for those who prefer dining in.
It's a Wrap, #212C Street 155. 5pm-7pm. Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Shoyu ramen at Spring Vale
$4.00
A much loved family-run Japanese restaurant that reopened in the Russian Market neighbourhood earlier this year brings some of the best Hokkaido home-cooking Phnom Penh has to offer. The soy-based and thin-noodled shoyu ramen is a flavour sensation, owing much to its homemade broth. Other Post Weekend favourites include katsudon ($4.00), fried pork and egg on a bed of rice, the hot-pot udon ($4.50), and the curry with deep-fried pork ($3.5 for regular, +$1 for large).
Spring Vale, #73 Street 450. 11am-3pm. Closed Sunday
Breakfast burrito with juice at Alma
$4.50
Among the surprisingly high number of Mexican restaurants to be found in Phnom Penh, Alma cafe has long been a foreigner favourite. With plenty of breakfast and lunch items under $5.00 and bottomless coffee for $2.00, it’s no wonder. The breakfast burrito is filling, and like all the other breakfast items, it comes with a juice (orange, apple or cherry). Recently relocated to Street 155 just south of Russian Market, this family-friendly cafe has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Alma Cafe, #59C Street 155. 7am-2pm; 5:30pm-8:30pm. Closed Tuesday
Pancakes with fresh fruit at Farm to Table
$4.50
Most of the breakfast options at health- and family-friendly Farm to Table come in at just under $5 – a bargain in Phnom Penh’s burgeoning brunch scene. The crepe-style pancakes are a sweet, but light option: stuffed with bananas, topped with mangoes and dusted with powdered sugar. Also recommended: French toast ($4.00) – they ran out early on a recent Sunday – and eggs your way served with tomato and toast ($3.50).
Farm to Table, #16 Street 360. 8am-10pm every day
Chicken salad at 21 Bar
$4.50
Primarily a drinks place, 21 Bar has a few munchable items that can sate one’s hunger. The chicken salad with lotus root, chilli, tomatoes, fish sauce and bell pepper for $4.50 is a solid and adventurous serving of protein and veggies that doesn’t sit too heavily, making for a good afternoon meal on a hot day – all served up in a shaded garden setting.
21 Bar, #6 Street 21. 11am-2am every day (until midnight on Sunday)
Rob’s Brekky at The Shop 240
$4.75
For nearly two years this dish of healthy awesomeness wasn’t even on The Shop’s menu; and, let’s be honest, it’s hard to order something that you don’t know exists. All that’s changed and this combination of sliced avocado, smoked salmon on rye toast (served with butter and lime on the side) can be yours too. So if you’re looking to boost your daily shot of Omega-3s and monounsaturated fats then look no further. For those already maxed out on Omegas, try the fried egg on crumpet with peppered ham ($4.25). (Full disclosure – this meal is named after Post Weekend's editor, who has eaten it countless times.')
The Shop, #39 Street 240, with locations in Tuol Kork and Colonial Mansions. 6:30am-7pm every day
Margherita pizza at Trattoria Bello
$4.95
If it’s a pizza fix you’re after, Japanese-owned Trattoria Bello is one of Phnom Penh’s most affordable options. At $4.95, the medium margherita pizza features a thin, crispy crust topped with the timeless Italian-flag trifecta of marinara sauce, mozzarella and basil. Also recommended is the sweet-savoury cream-cheese pate appetizer ($1.95): slices of crusty bread topped with cream cheese, raisins, white rum and honey.
Trattoria Bello, #17A Street 460. 12pm-2:30pm and 5:30pm-10:30pm every day
Pesto and smoked chicken panini at Java Cafe
$5.00
One of the capital’s longest-lasting establishments, Java Cafe surely needs little introduction. Although several of its meal items breach our strictly enforced five-buck limit, a clutch of great sandwiches make the cut. The pesto and smoked chicken panini – with walnuts, grilled red pepper and emmental cheese – comes in at $5.00, and the roasted veggie baguette ($4.75) is another contender. Enjoy in air-con comfort or – during the balmier months – on the upstairs balcony.
Java Cafe, #56 Sihanouk Boulevard. 7am-10pm every day
Bulgogi quesadilla at Botanico
$5.00
This quiet, shaded garden off Street 29 has long been a place to escape the bustle of Phnom Penh life; and, if you’ve got five bucks in your pocket, you can tuck into a delicious Bulgogi quesadilla – a mix of marinated pork with cheese, onion and cabbage served with a spicy side of kimchi. Those who prefer their animals to have wings rather than trotters can try the buffalo chicken quesadilla for the same price; it comes with the same fantastic service.
Botanico Wine and Beer Garden, #9B Street 29. 9am-9pm. Closed Sunday
Lunch special at Himajin
$5.00
Just off Street 51, hidden Japanese gem Himajin has a $5.00 lunch special where the dish depends on the day, and is often a surprise: anything from ginger stir-fried pork to tempura veggies to mapo tofu to cold soba or udon. It’s always served with rice, miso soup and a couple of rotating side dishes. Post Weekend recommends the tasty gyoza ($2.50) as a starter. Perhaps the best part is the space itself: it’s dimly lit and cool with tall, dark-wood booths and a nice bar. (Boozehounds: you can buy a bottle of whisky and the bartender will stock it behind with your name on it.)
Himajin, #131 Street 200. 11:30am-2pm; 5:30pm-10pm
Vegetarian corner
Fried tempeh at Warung Bali
$1.75
Authentic Indonesian food is the perfect start to an evening browsing Street 178’s art shops. Nothing on the menu will set you back more than $3.00 and it’s all as delicious as it is inexpensive. The menu has a mix of vegetarian and carnivore options. Particularly worth trying is the tempeh – fried soy bean biscuits – served in a light sauce with chillis, onions, peppers and green beans. At just 7,000 riel ($1.75) for a plateful, there’s no reason not to accompany it with the best lime shake in town for another 7,000.
Warung Bali, #25E0 Street 178 (near the riverfront). 8:00am-2:30pm and 5:30pm - 9:30pm every day
Amok at The Vegetarian
$3.50
The target audience is in the name: no meat on the menu, and everything is under $3. Long a standby, The Vegetarian has dozens of veggie dishes to try from across the region: Malaysian curries, Japanese yuba, meatless tom yum. But Post Weekend recommends the vegetable version of the Cambodian classic cooked in banana leaves. Simple and satisfying.
The Vegetarian, #158 Street 19. 10:30am-8:30pm. Closed Sunday
Sesame House Noodle at Sesame Noodle
$4.50
This Russian Market staple – ice-cold noodles served with a helping of veggies, tofu and a boiled egg – is served up in cozy surrounds. Don’t forget the sesame sauce. (For carnivores, there’s a well-loved version that uses minced pork in place of tofu for the same price.)
Sesame Noodle Bar, #9 Street 460. 11:30am-2:30pm; 5pm-9:30pm. Closed Monday
Vegetarian Set Meal Specials at Angkor India
$4.50
The perpetual specials board in front of Angkor India on Street 278 boasts not one but four vegetarian options under $5.00. Good any time of the day or night, $4.50 will get you a deceptively deep bowl of veggie curry, an ice cold Angkor draft, and enough garlic naan to curl up and sleep in.
Angkor India, #8A Street 278. 10am-11:30pm every day
Lentil fritters with zucchini spinach mint salad at The Corn
$5.00
Down a quiet driveway near Wat Botum Park, The Corn serves an array of great-tasting vegetarian dishes. Post Weekend enjoyed the lentil fritters with a zucchini spinach mint salad ($5.00), which paired nicely with homemade hummus and pita bread ($3.50). Carnivores need not worry. While The Corn would like the world to understand vegetarianism more, they’re far from zealous and are happy to add meat to their mains.
The Corn Restaurant, 26 Preah Suramarit Blvd. 12pm-10pm every day
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