Travel Reference
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Romdeng
CAMBODIAN
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( 092219565; 74 St 174; mains US$5-8; 11am-9pm; )
Set in a gorgeous colonial villa
with a small pool, Romdeng specialises in Cambodian country fare, including a famous
fish
amok
, two-toned pomelo salad and tiger-prawn curry. Sample deep-fried tarantulas or
stir-fried tree ants with beef and holy basil if you dare - this is
the
place to do it.
Part of the Friends' extended family, it is staffed by fomer street youths and their teach-
ers.
Sher-e-Punjab
( 023-216360; 16 St 130; mains US$3-7; 11am-11pm; )
The top spot for a curry fix ac-
cording to many members of Phnom Penh's Indian community; the tandoori dishes are
particularly good. Even the prawn dishes cost under US$6.
INDIAN
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ITALIAN
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Opera Cafe
( 016969275; 188 St 13; mains US$3.50-8; 10am-midnight; )
More than a restaurant, this
diminutive Italian eatery hosts movie and opera screenings, dance classes and even speed
dating sessions. The real reason to come is for the food - mostly Italian, along with bur-
gers and some Khmer selections. The perfectly al dente pasta is an opus in its own right.
Le Wok
( 092821857; 33 St 178; mains US$7.50-12; 8am-11pm; )
The name says it all - French
flair with an Asian flavour. Choose from a tempting menu of regular meals, or an assort-
ment of Khmer tapas, or daring specials like snail cassoulet.
FUSION
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Lone Star
(30 St 23; US$4.50-7; 7am-11pm; )
Missing America? You won't after a morning in here
watching American football via satellite and digging into the calorific mains like meat
loaf and Baha fish tacos. The smoked pork ribs and the wings each have a claim to being
the best in town.
TEX-MEX
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