BLACK Phnom Penh

If you want french food in Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh, BLACK Phnom Penh is an easy recommendation. It has settled into its spot over the years, and the room fills with a mix of first-timers working through a guide and locals on their usual table.

What to expect

Expect french, asian and cambodian on the menu. Prices stay friendly, which is a big part of why people keep coming back. Dishes come out in generous, shareable sizes, so a table of three or four can order a spread and try a bit of everything.

Where it sits

You are in Tonle Bassac here, so it is easy to fold a visit into a wander around that side of Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh is compact enough that you can pair this with a museum, a market or the riverfront in the same afternoon.

Getting there

Most visitors arrive by tuk-tuk or ride-hailing app. Use the map on this page rather than the street address, and allow a little extra time in the middle of the day when the heat slows everything down. If you are coming from the riverside or a central hotel it is a quick hop; from further out, factor in traffic at the start and end of the working day.

Planning a visit

It is open every day. Cambodian kitchens keep flexible hours around public holidays and quiet spells, so a quick call ahead is never wasted, especially for dinner. Handy to know about when you are in the Tonle Bassac part of town.