French Elixir à Phnom Penh

French Elixir sits in Phnom Penh and draws a steady crowd of locals, expats and visitors. It is not chasing trends, and that is part of the appeal: you get a proper meal, a fair bill and staff who know the menu. ## On the menu You will find italian, french and barbecue here. Prices are reasonable for the area. Portions and prices are aimed at regulars rather than one-off tourists, and the menu changes little from week to week, which regulars seem to like. ## Around here Phnom Penh is compact enough that you can pair this with a museum, a market or the riverfront in the same afternoon. ## How to get 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 It is open Monday to Saturday. Lunchtime and early evening are the safe windows; later in the night some places wind the kitchen down before the listed closing time. A solid option to have in your back pocket.