The Cambodia food guide

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Khmer Lesson 5: everyday survival phrases

The catch-all lesson: saying you don't understand, apologising, small talk, and what to say if something actually goes wrong.

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Khmer Lesson 4: getting around

The Khmer you need for tuk-tuks, taxis and directions, including the phrases that stop a driver overcharging or missing your stop.

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Khmer Lesson 3: ordering food and drink

Enough Khmer to order with confidence, ask for less spice, request the bill, and know what you are actually eating.

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Khmer Lesson 2: numbers and money

Counting to a hundred in Khmer with a vivid memory trick for every digit, a full tens table, reading a price out loud, and the phrases that actually help at a market or with a tuk-tuk fare.

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City guides

Where to eat on Koh Rong: island kitchens and beach barbecues

Koh Rong eating is island casual: beach barbecues of the day's catch, wood-fired pizza and guesthouse curries. The places worth knowing, and how to plan around boat times and cash.

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City guides

Where to eat in Sihanoukville: beaches, seafood and the downtown scene

Sihanoukville has changed fast, but the good eating is still on the coast: grilled seafood, barefoot bars at Otres, and a solid international scene downtown.

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City guides

Where to eat in Battambang: cafes, Khmer kitchens and social enterprises

Battambang mixes proper Khmer country cooking with a strong cafe scene and a run of social-enterprise restaurants. Where to eat in Cambodia's laid-back second city.

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W City guides

Where to eat in Kep: the crab market and beyond

Kep is tiny and it is all about crab. The crab market, the seafood restaurants around it, and the handful of other kitchens worth knowing about.

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W City guides

Where to eat in Kampot: a local guide

Riverfront cafes, Kampot pepper crab, sourdough and slow breakfasts. A practical guide to eating well in Cambodia's pepper town, with the places worth your time.

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Trends

Phnom Penh for remote workers and digital nomads in 2026

Why Phnom Penh has become a base for remote workers, plus the practical picture: visas, cost, wifi, coworking, neighbourhoods and community.

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Planning

Three days in Phnom Penh: a first-timer's itinerary

A paced three-day plan for Phnom Penh (the essential history, the river, the markets and a day trip) with food and coffee stops built in.

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Khmer

Eating Khmer food in Phnom Penh: what to order and where

A visitor-friendly guide to Cambodian food in Phnom Penh, the dishes to try, how a Khmer meal is structured, and the range from market stall to modern tasting menu.

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Bars

Rooftop bars and sunset spots in Phnom Penh: a 2026 guide

Where to watch the sun go down over the Mekong with a cold drink, how to pick a rooftop, when to arrive, and what it costs.

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Coffee

15 Best Coffee Shops in Phnom Penh: Coffee Scene Guide (2026)

15 coffee shops to try in Phnom Penh in 2026, from independent cafés and local roasters to Cambodian chains, Khmer iced coffee and laptop-friendly stops.

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Trends

How much does Phnom Penh cost in 2026?

Daily budgets for backpacker, mid-range and comfortable travel in Phnom Penh, with real 2026 prices for food, coffee, drinks, rooms and transport.

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Planning

Getting around Phnom Penh in 2026

PassApp, Grab, tuk-tuks, walking and the airport run: how transport actually works in Phnom Penh now, plus what it costs.

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Planning

Where to stay in Phnom Penh: neighbourhoods compared

BKK1, Riverside, Daun Penh, Tonle Bassac and Tuol Tom Poung: what each district is like to stay in, and who each one suits.

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Planning

Your first 48 hours in Phnom Penh: a practical arrival guide

Techo airport transfers, visa on arrival, SIM cards, money, ride-hailing and a gentle first-day plan so you land without stress in 2026.

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Trends

Phnom Penh in 2026: what changed and what to expect

A new airport an hour out of town, higher prices, a maturing coffee and dining scene, and a bigger remote-work crowd. What is actually different about visiting Phnom Penh in 2026.

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Coffee

The best coffee shops in Phnom Penh

Specialty roasters, quiet work cafes and all-day brunch spots: the coffee shops in Phnom Penh that locals and expats keep going back to.

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Bars

Rooftop bars in Phnom Penh worth the lift ride

Sunset over the Mekong, a cold drink and the city laid out below. The rooftop bars that get it right.

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Khmer

Where to eat Khmer food in Phnom Penh

Beyond amok and lok lak: the restaurants doing Cambodian cooking properly, from market-style to modern.

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