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.

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?
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Location: inside Olympic Stadium | Googlemap
Open hours: from 4PM
