Phnom Penh Post Cheap Eats Guide - 2017
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Migs, There is another place in this area doing the same kind of congee thing. It’s always heaving with customers. I think it is on the 454 and 123 junction. Yellow canopy. Excellent Borbor with fish, chicken, pork or offal.
Loads of condiments on the table to season, I normally just go for ginger, pepper and lime. With a portion of the bready things (which I don’t know the English name for) it makes for a great lunch.
Must look out the one in the guide to compare - my place will be hard to beat though.
Loads of condiments on the table to season, I normally just go for ginger, pepper and lime. With a portion of the bready things (which I don’t know the English name for) it makes for a great lunch.
Must look out the one in the guide to compare - my place will be hard to beat though.
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Thanks! I have 48 more places to try, so will keep the reviews/experiences coming for sure.aem wrote: quality post! keep them coming please.
I tried the lunch menus at Kara Kara https://goo.gl/maps/DnuuFYzZbnT2
and at Shangri La recently
https://www.google.com.kh/maps/place/Sh ... 04.9344563
Both places Japanese owned I think, the deals are all some combination of Ramen/Udon/Ricebowl/Miso Soup/Gyoza and a drink for a little bit less or a little more than 5 USD. Both places are high value for money if you are into this kind of food.
Great suggestion, and I'd like to give it a try. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on how the place I went today compares. The ginger, pepper and lime were all on the table as well, and the chili oil was quite spicy and good.ផោមក្លិនស្អុយ wrote:Migs, There is another place in this area doing the same kind of congee thing. It’s always heaving with customers. I think it is on the 454 and 123 junction. Yellow canopy. Excellent Borbor with fish, chicken, pork or offal.
Loads of condiments on the table to season, I normally just go for ginger, pepper and lime. With a portion of the bready things (which I don’t know the English name for) it makes for a great lunch.
Must look out the one in the guide to compare - my place will be hard to beat though.
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I continued my tour of the cheap eats tonight, with a plan to hit up two spots.
First I went to M’hob Sreer Khmer to have the stuffed river fish, which the post describes as:
I then walked a short way to get a dosa. I know that it's typical breakfast food, but I don't find myself around st 278 at 8 AM too often, so it would act as a good, albeit filling, second course. However, I made a drastic mistake that I did not realize until too late. Instead of going to Taste Budz, as the guide lists, I stumbled into nearby dosa corner, and ate an entire dosa. It was only when I finished that I realized my mistake. So, I wasted a whole meal, and only brought my count up to 3. I now trail the leader, the American, who hit up two spots of his own tonight to reach 7 in total, and the Brit who is at 5. (It should be noted that they had a jump start on me by a few days as I was out of the country and just started today.)
I should add that I essentially had four meals today for a total of $7.75, with free tea in three of the spots, and free rice in two, and I am absolutely stuffed.
First I went to M’hob Sreer Khmer to have the stuffed river fish, which the post describes as:
This was another very Khmer spot, and as mentioned neither the menu nor even the sign for the restaurant were in English. It is a large open air space, and the first impressions are that it is quite clean, with new large wooden tables (both long tables, and smaller ones). There are a number of stands around the sides to give the appearance of a street food court, with a large kitchen viewable in the back. I found what I thought was the correct fish on the menu and gave it an order. As is customary a received free iced tea and rice with the meal as well. The fish was small, perfect for one person but not for sharing. It had the tangy and spicy sauce that reminds me of some Thai dishes, or what you may find in Koh Kong. Overall, it was very tasty and was indeed a good snack.Roughly translated as ‘Khmer Countryside Food’, M’hob Sreer Khmer is a relaxed spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu is extensive and affordable, and though it is only in Khmer there are pictures to help out foreigners. Try the stuffed river fish. Juicy and well-seasoned, it costs just $2 including a plate of rice.
I then walked a short way to get a dosa. I know that it's typical breakfast food, but I don't find myself around st 278 at 8 AM too often, so it would act as a good, albeit filling, second course. However, I made a drastic mistake that I did not realize until too late. Instead of going to Taste Budz, as the guide lists, I stumbled into nearby dosa corner, and ate an entire dosa. It was only when I finished that I realized my mistake. So, I wasted a whole meal, and only brought my count up to 3. I now trail the leader, the American, who hit up two spots of his own tonight to reach 7 in total, and the Brit who is at 5. (It should be noted that they had a jump start on me by a few days as I was out of the country and just started today.)
I should add that I essentially had four meals today for a total of $7.75, with free tea in three of the spots, and free rice in two, and I am absolutely stuffed.
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miguelito, how about doing a series of reviews for the sons of impoverished gentlemen wandering the city, an Anthony Bourdain-style search for that elusive $1 Michelin pork and rice?
Hopefully you're not as outwardly averse to slumming it with mere mortals as your blue-blooded predecessor
Hell, you may even find you like it!
Hopefully you're not as outwardly averse to slumming it with mere mortals as your blue-blooded predecessor
Hell, you may even find you like it!
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I think I've got my hands full for the moment with these 50 "cheap eats". I'm a little nervous about the oysters at Nesat tonight (10 for $3), which I got a confirmation from the restaurant: "the oysters come already open from Steng Hav. Is there anything you concern? We can garrentee the oysters are all natural." I'm not sure that Cambodians understand opening oysters and then shipping them in plastic bags for a four hour bus journey is not the freshest way to enjoy them. If I survive these I can move onto the search for the next Michelin starred $1 pork and rice...son of vladimir wrote:miguelito, how about doing a series of reviews for the sons of impoverished gentlemen wandering the city, an Anthony Bourdain-style search for that elusive $1 Michelin pork and rice?
Hopefully you're not as outwardly averse to slumming it with mere mortals as your blue-blooded predecessor
Hell, you may even find you like it!
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It’s been a very big day of eating for me here in Yangon, errr, Phnom Penh.
I started by rectifying my mistake of last night, when I ate a dosa at the wrong place. I went to Taste Budz for the proper dosa on the cheap eats guide. They state:
A little later for a proper lunch I had the green curry at Yosaya Thai. The Post states:
For a quick and light “dessert” on the way back to the office I swung by Edimane for the salmon sashimi, which the Post states:
After being completely stuffed all afternoon, and a double espresso and then a negroni at Sundown Social Club to settle the stomach, it was time to hit up some of the spots around TTP. We first went for the squid with Kampot pepper at one of the spots in the actual Russian market. We wandered around the Western side, but those stalls mostly had Vietnamese style food or short fried noodles, and then I asked someone where the squid was and he directed me to the southern side. There were two ‘restaurant’s, and the one on the right (eastern side) was completely packed, so that’s where we headed. We ordered two plates of the Kampot squid (they even had a menu in English, by the way, and we got the number 3 on the menu), and two cold cans of Anchor. The Post says:
Next was one of my most dreaded items on the list, the oysters at Nesak. Reading the Post’s description makes them look ideal:
Ready to call it a night, we settled on one last spot, the yahorn at Tbal Khmer, which the Post states:
Ok, back to bed in Yangon, let’s see what tomorrow brings.
Edit: I forgot to update the score card on our contest. The American, previously in the lead, slipped down to be tied for second with yours truly, at 9 places a piece. The Brit has taken over the leader board with a total of 11 (The Brit and I hit up all of the spots together today, while the American will be on his own to tackle the Russian Market area).
I started by rectifying my mistake of last night, when I ate a dosa at the wrong place. I went to Taste Budz for the proper dosa on the cheap eats guide. They state:
I have to say that the plain dosa was pretty good, as were the sides. I did not care for the coconut chutney, but the mint was decent, and the tomato pretty good, although certainly not “so spicy” by any means. I can’t compare it straight up to last night’s accidental dosa at dosa corner, as I had the masala dosa there, but I think the sides at Dosa corner slightly beat out Taste Budz.Good dosas are not hard to find among Phnom Penh’s Indian restaurants, but Taste Budz just barely ekes out top prize over its competitors. Why? Mostly for consistency – that perfect crispness on the outside of the pancake – and because it isn’t as greasy as many other dosas. And then there are the phenomenal mint, coconut and tomato chutneys on the side, with the latter so spicy it’ll wipe out your taste buds for a few days. The classic dosa is just $2, making for a cheap breakfast or lunch.
A little later for a proper lunch I had the green curry at Yosaya Thai. The Post states:
I have to say, that although I only had the green curry, I have to agree that it was very good. This is a small spot that was packed for lunch, and I will absolutely be back to try more on the menu. I was actually half way through the curry (which I ate up every last bit) when I realized I forgotten a photo, but here's what the place looked like:Hands down the best Thai restaurant in Phnom Penh, every dish Post Weekend has tried at Yosaya is bursting with spice. Among many competitors for standout dish, the green curry is in a league of its own. Served with either pork or chicken, it comes with Thai eggplant – which is admittedly a little strange – green beans, red chilli, bay leaves, Thai basil and a healthy amount of cardamom and other spices, giving it a herbal and effervescent flavour. English has recently appeared on the menu, but for the most part ordering is a bit of a guessing game.
For a quick and light “dessert” on the way back to the office I swung by Edimane for the salmon sashimi, which the Post states:
The salmon was good, tender, didn’t blow my mind, but very decent for the $3 I spent on it. Like the Post stated, if you’re nearby it would be worth popping in for an after work bite.Four slices of decent salmon for $3 is hard to beat in the raw fish department. Don’t expect your mind to be blown, but Edamame has a whole host of reasonably priced, reasonably tasty Japanese food items to choose from. The $3.25 plate of chicken teriyaki on a bed of potato salad, combined with rice and miso soup for an extra $1.50, is especially good bang for your buck. Riffing on the model of a Japanese after-work drinks and food locale – or izakaya – this place is also perfect for working stiffs getting out of the office late.
After being completely stuffed all afternoon, and a double espresso and then a negroni at Sundown Social Club to settle the stomach, it was time to hit up some of the spots around TTP. We first went for the squid with Kampot pepper at one of the spots in the actual Russian market. We wandered around the Western side, but those stalls mostly had Vietnamese style food or short fried noodles, and then I asked someone where the squid was and he directed me to the southern side. There were two ‘restaurant’s, and the one on the right (eastern side) was completely packed, so that’s where we headed. We ordered two plates of the Kampot squid (they even had a menu in English, by the way, and we got the number 3 on the menu), and two cold cans of Anchor. The Post says:
It was very flavorful, albeit sitting there was extremely hot. They didn’t offer us rice, which is fine, but did add some additional dipping sauces.This roadside dining spot running along the edge of Russian Market – where in the day customers shopping inside park their motorbikes – is a hive of activity any night of the week, with seafood grilled up on barbecues right next to you. A flavoursome plate of squid with sweet sauce, Kampot pepper, vegetables and a plate of rice costs just $3.
Next was one of my most dreaded items on the list, the oysters at Nesak. Reading the Post’s description makes them look ideal:
However, I know how the oysters are sold in Kampot / anywhere on the coast. They shuck them on the coast, put them in plastic bags, and ship them to PP (that's why I normally only eat at places with the actually fresh Vietnamese oysters). I even sent a FB to the restaurant in the morning, and asked if they opened them in the restaurant or bought them that way, and they replied: “The oysters come already open from Steng Hav. Is there anything you concern? We can garrentee the oysters are all natural”. This did not rest easy with me, but they are on the list so we had to eat them. To be safe we ordered them grilled, and 20 of them were actually only $5.50. Much to my shock they were pretty good, with a very tasty sauce. They seemed fresh enough, although one or two were pretty creamy. However, the restaurant as a whole was very cool, reminding us of a small Japanese place. The customers seemed heavily French, so the other food must be good.A plate of 10 oysters enjoyed in a cosy, plant-filled restaurant while jazz music floats out from behind the bar feels like an indulgence. But at Russian Market’s Nesat, which opened in May this year and has quickly built up a loyal clientele, it will only set you back $3. Served with salad, crispy fried onion and sweet chilli sauce, customers can pick between ice-cold or barbecued oysters. The seafood is transported from Kep daily and tastes certifiably fresh. Dishes such as the creamy spaghetti pastis with your choice of seafood will also get you back change on a $5 bill.
Ready to call it a night, we settled on one last spot, the yahorn at Tbal Khmer, which the Post states:
I tried to order two single orders, but the waitress (in perfect English responding to my less than perfect Khmer) insisted we get one large order. We figured what the hell for $4 (although when the bill came it was $7.50!). The flavors were very good, and hot pot is always a little fun. Even at the inflated price of $7.50, this would make an excellent full dinner on its own for two people.Besides the papaya Salad with chicken wings ($3.5), Tbal Khmer is famous for its yahorn, a soup packed with garlic, galangal root and chili and served with a concoction of vegetables and meat, including seafood, beef and pork. The $1.75 set of the tom yum-like hot pot is enough for one person, but if with several we recommend the bigger $4 set.
Ok, back to bed in Yangon, let’s see what tomorrow brings.
Edit: I forgot to update the score card on our contest. The American, previously in the lead, slipped down to be tied for second with yours truly, at 9 places a piece. The Brit has taken over the leader board with a total of 11 (The Brit and I hit up all of the spots together today, while the American will be on his own to tackle the Russian Market area).
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I miss the great value of SE Asia when it comes to eating out. We went to a Thai place the other day and it was $40. Ouch. I forgot how much more expensive eating out was here.
Anyone who doesn't like Capitalism is a pathetic loser. God bless the USA and no place else.
I had a similar experience when eating Indonesian in The Netherlands a few months ago, that's an 'Ouch' too when you're used to Warung Bali on St. 178.DetroitMuscle wrote:I miss the great value of SE Asia when it comes to eating out. We went to a Thai place the other day and it was $40. Ouch. I forgot how much more expensive eating out was here.
What happened to this Miguelito? I was enjoying your short reviews of the places on the list.
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Thanks! (Although my post is riddled with typos I should fix.)aem wrote:
quality post! keep them coming please.
I tried the lunch menus at Kara Kara https://goo.gl/maps/DnuuFYzZbnT2
and at Shangri La recently
https://www.google.com.kh/maps/place/Sh ... 04.9344563
Both places Japanese owned I think, the deals are all some combination of Ramen/Udon/Ricebowl/Miso Soup/Gyoza and a drink for a little bit less or a little more than 5 USD. Both places are high value for money if you are into this kind of food.
I was really aggressive with the contest, and got out to a massive lead. But with constant travel at the moment, and meetings over lunch/dinner while in town, I’m kind of stonewalled a bit (and I think the other two have given up). I’m at 41 out of 50, so 9 to go! Hope to finish in another week.
That's taken as a given.ផោមក្លិនស្អុយ wrote:The one with the girl with the ponytail who normally wears a baseball cap is the best IMO.
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Just been to your place... in fact I am still sitting here as I type this.Miguelito wrote:Thanks! I have 48 more places to try, so will keep the reviews/experiences coming for sure.aem wrote: quality post! keep them coming please.
I tried the lunch menus at Kara Kara https://goo.gl/maps/DnuuFYzZbnT2
and at Shangri La recently
https://www.google.com.kh/maps/place/Sh ... 04.9344563
Both places Japanese owned I think, the deals are all some combination of Ramen/Udon/Ricebowl/Miso Soup/Gyoza and a drink for a little bit less or a little more than 5 USD. Both places are high value for money if you are into this kind of food.
Great suggestion, and I'd like to give it a try. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on how the place I went today compares. The ginger, pepper and lime were all on the table as well, and the chili oil was quite spicy and good.ផោមក្លិនស្អុយ wrote:Migs, There is another place in this area doing the same kind of congee thing. It’s always heaving with customers. I think it is on the 454 and 123 junction. Yellow canopy. Excellent Borbor with fish, chicken, pork or offal.
Loads of condiments on the table to season, I normally just go for ginger, pepper and lime. With a portion of the bready things (which I don’t know the English name for) it makes for a great lunch.
Must look out the one in the guide to compare - my place will be hard to beat though.
Congee was nice, a bit thicker than the stuff in the place I normally go to. Good flavour - found it pretty tasty.
Only downside was the jakvay (sp?) the long bready things to dip in the congee. They were far too crispy and dry. Maybe I just got a bad batch.
Overall similar quality but not sure I have been convinced to change from my regular haunt.
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Not to detract from anything on this forum, but can we please get decent fucking images?
miguelito, wtf up!
miguelito, wtf up!
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Come on, I think these photos are decent! There’s only so much you have to work with when snapping an iPhone pic of congee...son of vladimir wrote:Not to detract from anything on this forum, but can we please get decent fucking images?
miguelito, wtf up!
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