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These decades-old Khmer bakeries are loved among the locals!
We can say the plain bread or Khmer baguette is one of the staples in Cambodian’s diet.
Crispy on the outside yet so soft and chewy on the inside, you can find Khmer people dipping it in condensed milk and coffee on the daily or serving in slices at any gathering to dip in Khmer Curry. Just very versatile! Wondering where the locals usually buy baguette or other pastry? Here are 4 bakeries that have been popular for decades!
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Bayon Bakery has been very popular for decades for their savory pastries and sweet-filling pastries but this bakery is mostly known for their plain baguette. During the holiday or on special occasions where Khmer people visit their hometown, one of the things that they always bring with them are those Bayon pastry. As of now, there are more than 10 branches all over Phnom Penh.
- Available at all Bayon Bakery stores
- 069 555 075
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In the list of Khmer-owned bakeries, how can we exclude 3A Bakery from the list? All pastries here are so appetizing, especially the pastries with various fillings such as taro, beans, coconut, and more! You can also find simple custom birthday cakes here as well.
- 107E0 Preah Ang Hassakan (St: 144) Phnom Penh Cambodia
- (855) 12 600 500 / (855) 10 600 500 / (855) 23 213058
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Apsara Bakery is a Cambodia-owned bakery that has operated since 1980, making them one of the local favorites. From baguettes to savory breads, you can find plenty of varieties here at Apsara. This bakery is also well-known for their mooncakes. Every mid-autumn, you can find crowds of people queuing for the special treats. Straight from the oven every morning, the smell of freshly-baked pastries is just heavenly.
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In the list of Khmer-owned bakeries, how can we exclude 3A Bakery from the list? All pastries here are so appetizing, especially the pastries with various fillings such as taro, beans, coconut, and more! You can also find simple custom birthday cakes here as well.
