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(200 Pokambor Ave; mains US$3-6; 7am-7pm Tue-Sun) Friendly Sister Srey offers an ambi-
tious breakfast menu that is perfect after a sunrise at the temples, including eggs Bene-de-
licious. Lunch is Western food with a creative twist, including burgers, wraps and salads.

Blue Pumpkin
(Pithnou St; cones US$1.50; 6am-10pm) Upstairs is a world of white minimalism with beds
to lounge on and free wi-fi. Light bites, great sandwiches, divine shakes and superb cakes
keep them coming.

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Chanrey Tree
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( www.chanreytree.com ; Pokambor Ave; mains US$5-12; 11am-10pm) Cool and contempor-ary,
Chanrey Tree is the new face of Khmer cuisine, combining a stylish setting with express-
ive presentation while retaining the essentials of traditional Cambodian cooking. Try the
roast chicken with honey, rice brandy, young jackfruit and lemongrass.

CAMBODIAN $$

Sugar Palm
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CAMBODIAN $$

( www.sugarpalmrestaurant.com ; Taphul St; mains US$5-9; 11.30am-3pm & 5.30-10pm Mon-Sat; )
Set in a beautiful wooden house, this is an excellent place to sample traditional flavours
infused with herbs and spices. Owner-chef Katana taught Gordon Ramsay some tricks
during his Great Escape shoot.

Chamkar
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VEGETARIAN $$

( www.chamkar-vegetarian.com ; The Alley; mains US$4-8; 11am-11pm, closed lunch Sun; ) The
name translates as 'farm' at this creative organic restaurant. Asian flavours predominate,
such as stuffed pumpkin or vegetable kebabs in black pepper sauce.

FCC Angkor
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INTERNATIONAL $$

( 063-760280; Pokambor Ave; mains US$5-15; 7am-midnight; ) This landmark building
draws people in from the riverside thanks to a reflective pool, torch-lit dining and a
garden bar. Inside, the colonial chic continues with lounge chairs and an open kitchen
turning out a range of Asian and international food.