Get in Line: 15 Places Worth-Queuing For In Phnom Penh City

Buckle up, we are bringing you the 15 places in Phnom Penh which serves food/drink that are definitely, 100% worth queuing for, no matter how many minutes you spend.

#1 Indy House

Originated from Thailand, Indy House has been a household name on its own for their famous, and affordable steak from 3 USD. If you wish to try, make sure you have spare 30 minutes of standing ticket for this.

Indy House - Photo Courtesy @Panhaboth LD

Indy House - Photo Courtesy @박서현

Location: Street 135, Between Street 450 and Street 454, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh | Googlemap

Open hours: 12PM – 8PM (Closes on Tuesday)

#2 Coffee Plus

It doesn’t matter how many coffee chains keep coming to Cambodia, Caltex’s very own Coffee Plus has been still standing strong for their delicious, woken Coffee which definitely bright up your morning. Whenever you stop by, there will always be queue inside the shop. So ready to get caffeinated?

Coffee Plus

Coffee Plus - Photo Courtesy @Pj Patrick

Location: Nestled in most Caltex Gas Stations

#3 Fresh Noodle – Sok Hok Street

This famous stall has been operated for decade and known for their freshly-made noodle.

Fresh Noodle – Sok Hok Street

Fresh Noodle – Sok Hok Street

Caution: you will get to share table with people due to high demands. Sometimes you will need to finish your meal quickly because you feel bad for the people who has been queuing.

Location: The Alley of Sok Hok (Corner of St.107 and St. 109) | Googlemap   

Open hours: 6AM - 11AM

#4 Koi Thé

One cup of “Koi” a day, keep your sadness away. There was one time we queued for 30 minutes for a cup of tea, and it’s all worth.

Koi Thé

Koi Thé

Location: all branches

#5 Boneless Chicken Rice

It’s either a 30 minute of waiting or you won’t get to eat at all. So be quick on your feet!

Boneless Chicken Rice - Photo Courtesy @Michael Chhang

Boneless Chicken Rice - Photo Courtesy @Andrew Boo

Location: In front of Build Bright, Sothearos Blvd | Googlemap 

Open hours:  8AM – 8PM

#6 Marugame Udon

When is the time, we do not queue at Marugame Udon BKK?

Marugame Udon - Photo Courtesy @Shiu N

Marugame Udon - Photo Courtesy @Evan Ulao

Location: Preah Trarsok Paem Blvd, Corner Street 302, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh | Googlemap 

Open hours: 7AM – 9PM

#7 Monivong (Pet Chen) Hand-pulled Noodle

Not a single lunch times that there aren’t people waiting outside of the shop.

Monivong (Pet Chen) Hand-pulled Noodle - Photo Courtesy @T Miz

Monivong (Pet Chen) Hand-pulled Noodle - Photo Courtesy @Simon Panha

Location: #545Eo, Preah Monivong Blvd, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang 2, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh | Googlemap 

Open hours: 6AM – 6PM

#8 Yey Ven Ta’s Noodle House

The classic noodle shop stall at Toul Tompung has been served their noodle bowl for years and has been very popular to students in the area.

Yey Ven Ta’s Noodle House

Yey Ven Ta’s Noodle House - Photo Courtesy @Daniel Vong

Location: Street 440, Sangkat Toul Tompoung, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh | Googlemap 

Open hours: 6:30 – 11Am

#9 Kjao Sang Snae

Snail is one of the most popular afternoon snacks, but they are sometimes sold out at 3PM. How?

Kjao Sang Snae - Photo Courtesy @ចាន់ សុវណ្ណភីរ៉ាក់សិលា

Kjao Sang Snae - Photo Courtesy @ChanDary Thlang

Location: Behind Bak Touk High School, Chey Thavy Street | Googlemap 

Open hours: N/A

#10 Marinated Fresh Water Clam

The Siem Reap chain has just landed in Phnom Penh not too long ago, and people are flooding to try and see whether it’s worth its fame.

Marinated Fresh Water Clam - Photo Courtesy @Family food

Marinated Fresh Water Clam - Photo Courtesy @Chhuong Chantha

Location: Street 408, Sangkat Toul Tom Poung, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh | Googlemap 

Oen hours: N/A

#11 Toul Tom Pung Seafood

Opened from 5:30PM, the famous seafood stall is on the non-stop run until 9PM every day, and they are always full. It feels like people are there just waiting for them to open.

Location: in the North of Russian Market

Open hours: from 5:30PM

#12 Piccola Pizza

Translated it as “Little Italy”, Piccola Pizza will open its door only starting from 5PM and will start getting their outdoor table ready when it’s near the dawn.

Piccola Italia Da Luigi - Photo coURTESY @Thakonrit Arriyavat

Piccola Italia Da Luigi - Photo coURTESY @えここ

Location: Street 308, next to Bassac Lane, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh | Googlemap 

Open hours: 11:30AM – 2PM, 5:30PM – 10PM

#13 Dumpling House

Where else to try the authentic dumpling soup? You cannot name one, because it’s only available at this Dumpling House.

ផ្ទះគាវ

Dumpling House

Dumpling House

Location: Street 221, Corner of Street 122, Sangkat Phsar Depo I, Phnom Penh | Googlemap 

Open hours: N/A

#14 Shaburi

A good buffet must come with a great value at the affordable price, and this is why Shaburi nails it.

Shaburi - Photo Coutesy @Wu Johnny

Shaburi - Photo Coutesy @Bond Mii

Shaburi - Photo Coutesy @卯小月

Location: 2nd floor of Aeon Mall | Googlemap

Open hours: 11AM – 10PM

#15 Banh Mi inside Olympic Stadium

Saying this Banh Mi is popular is an understatement. Have you seen the crazy queue lines?

Banh Mi inside Olympic Stadium

Banh Mi at Olympic Stadium

Banh Mi at Olympic Stadium

Location: inside Olympic Stadium | Googlemap 

Open hours: from 4PM

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