The Cambodian craft beer scene is about to shine with the announcement of the very first Great Cambodian Craft Beer Festival (GCCBF), scheduled for Saturday, January 31. This landmark event—the largest of its kind in the Kingdom—will take over the popular Coconut Park on Koh Pich Island from 2:00 p.m. to midnight, promising an unforgettable day devoted to local flavors, live music, and festive entertainment.

The aroma of warm bread and freshly ground coffee has now found a home at GO Artisan Bakery & Café, recently opened within BVM Petroleum BK. More than just a place to eat, this new establishment presents itself as a true ode to gourmet craftsmanship—a space where every bite celebrates the baker’s know-how and the friendly spirit of a neighborhood café.

Consumed by Cambodians for centuries, Num Ansorm and Num Kom are far more than simple rice-based snacks: they are said to carry a particular spiritual and sexual symbolism.

Aujourd’hui, j’ai mangé un Lor Char chez Malis, un plat qui a l’air simple, mais qui, lorsqu’il est bien exécuté, révèle tout d’un pays : sa technique, ses influences, son histoire culinaire.​

This dessert only appears after sunset. Not because it is rare, but because its place is the evening, when the heat lingers and the city slows just enough to sit, talk, and cool down.

Khmer cuisine, rich in heritage and cultural depth, is more than just a collection of dishes — it is a language in motion, rooted in centuries of daily life, agricultural practice, ritual observance, and regional exchange.

Le Bistrot de l’Institut invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a full festive menu in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. From Monday 22 December, the bistro becomes the ideal place to enjoy French holiday flavours in a friendly, green setting, perfect for sharing a special moment with family, colleagues or friends.

For this festive season, Topaz is turning up the warmth and sparkle with a programme that puts live jazz back at the heart of Phnom Penh’s dining scene. Drawing on some of the city’s most respected performers, the restaurant is curating evenings where refined French cuisine meets soulful, improvisation‑rich music.

In Phnom Penh, Topaz Restaurant unveils its Festive Tasting Menu, a seven-course culinary odyssey blending French elegance with Cambodia’s terroir treasures. Priced at 140 USD per person, this refined holiday journey fuses timeless classics with exceptional local produce.

The festive season in Phnom Penh finds its epicurean highlight in the exquisite Christmas menu offered by all Khéma restaurants—a celebration of refined flavors, seasonal elegance, and culinary artistry crafted to enchant every palate.

This holiday season, Malis Restaurants in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap invite you to indulge in a culinary celebration crafted for the sophisticated palate. Their Christmas menu, curated by Chef Sopheak, offers a modern Cambodian fine dining journey that harmoniously blends tradition with refined innovation.

Sam Tharoth, the acclaimed Bokator star and martial artist celebrated for her recent triumph in winning the 2025 Women of the Future Sports Award in Southeast Asia, recently indulged in the exquisite Siena Christmas tasting menu alongside her friend Arya.

Cambodia’s revered cookbook series, The Taste of Angkor (volumes 1 and 2), has soared to culinary stardom, securing the prestigious “Best of the Best – Cambodia” award at the Gourmand Awards Best of the Best 1995-2025, held amid the vibrant Saudi Feast Food Festival in Riyadh.

In the elegant setting of Phnom Penh’s Topaz restaurant, the Cambodia Sommelier Association recently celebrated the ancestral art of Japanese sake through an exceptional masterclass. This rare event, rich in sensory and cultural discoveries, allowed wine professionals and enlightened enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a world where tradition, precision, and emotion meet in a single glass.

Cambodia’s growing wine culture is finding its voice. The finesse of a great wine is not just in its bouquet or color, but in the expert hands that present, interpret, and narrate its story. At the heart of this transformation is the Cambodia Sommelier Association (CSA), an organization championing the art of wine and elevating the country’s oenological ambitions.

Transforming its 28th-floor venue into a lively, thematic celebration, Khéma Flatiron infused this edition of “Wine and Dine” with a festive Halloween spirit. The evening attracted an impressive turnout, with guests drawn equally by the restaurant’s culinary excellence and the staff’s creative seasonal decorations.

As the sultry season approaches, there is no finer moment to rejuvenate the body and soul through a mindful fusion of wellness and epicurean elegance. In the cosmopolitan heart of Phnom Penh, the illustrious establishments Topaz, Malis, Siena, and Khéma redefine the art of plant-based dining, elevating it to unparalleled levels of sophistication and sensory delight

Royal Cambodian cuisine, though less known than that of its Southeast Asian neighbors, holds a rich and subtle history deeply anchored in Khmer culture.

Discussions between McDonald’s Corporation and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol confirm a decisive step in the kingdom’s economic opening. The American giant, represented by Andrew Gregory, Executive Director for Southeast Asia, is currently exploring the conditions for establishing in Phnom Penh.

On October 23, 2025, the prestigious Cohiba Atmosphere located at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh hosted the opening evening of the Cuban Cigar Festival, marking the launch of an exceptional event dedicated to the art of the Cuban cigar.

From October 22 to 24, the Diamond Island Exhibition and Convention Centre (DIECC) in Phnom Penh pulsed with creativity, flavor, and professional expertise during CAMFOOD CAMHOTEL 2025 — Cambodia’s largest trade fair dedicated to hospitality and food service.

Phnom Penh, radiant with joy and music, experienced a memorable weekend with Oktoberfest 2025, energized by the contagious enthusiasm of H.E. Stefan Messerer, the German Ambassador to Cambodia. The event, held on October 24 and 25 on Koh Pich Island by the German Business Cambodia (GBC) and EuroCham, brought together more than a thousand participants in a lively, colorful, and deeply international atmosphere.

Ah, Phnom Penh! Its bustling alleys alive with energy, a kaleidoscope of aromas, and on that evening, after my day at the Water Tower with my husband, I ventured towards Floatation, this floating restaurant that seems to glide between sky and river, promising a pause where gastronomy harmonizes with the whisper of the waves.

The Cambodian capital today asserts itself as one of the boldest gastronomic destinations in Southeast Asia, where the art of plant-based cuisine transcends the boundaries between tradition and modernity. This guide reveals a non-exhaustive panorama: from fully vegan restaurants to classic fine dining tables that have enriched their menus with refined vegetarian creations, proving that culinary excellence does not always need animal proteins to delight the most demanding pala