Bar Chakachaka

Set in BKK1, Phnom Penh, Bar Chakachaka has become one of the neighbourhood's dependable drinks stops. It is the kind of place you end up returning to rather than seeking out once, and it tends to stay busy without feeling rushed.

On the menu

You will find japanese here. It sits at the upmarket end of the scale, so it works best for a treat or a special evening. It gets going in the evening and holds a crowd late, with the food menu there to keep you going rather than to be the main event.

Around here

BKK1 has its own character within Phnom Penh, and Bar Chakachaka is part of what keeps people coming back to the area. Phnom Penh is compact enough that you can pair this with a museum, a market or the riverfront in the same afternoon.

Getting there

Getting here is straightforward by tuk-tuk or a ride-hailing app; give the driver the name and the area rather than a street number, which is how most people navigate in Cambodia. Fares for a ride like this are low by most standards, and agreeing the price or using the app rate up front avoids the usual haggle at tourist-heavy spots.

Before you go

Opening hours can shift, so it is worth checking before a long trip across town. Lunchtime and early evening are the safe windows; later in the night some places wind the kitchen down before the listed closing time. It is an easy stop if you are already around BKK1.