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(48 St 130; dim sum US$2-2.50; 7am-9pm; )
Wildly popular for both its dim sum and its
blasting air-con, which comes as welcome relief after a shopping session at nearby Psar
Thmei.
Van's Restaurant
( 023-722067; 5 St 13; mains US$16-43; 11.30am-2.30pm & 5-10.30pm; )
In one of the
city's grandest buildings, the former Banque Indochine, you can still see the old vault
doors en route to the refined dining room upstairs. Dishes are presented with decorative
flourishes and menu highlights include langoustine ravioli, tender veal and boneless quail.
Business lunches available for US$15, including a glass of wine.
FRENCH
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FRENCH
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Armand's
( 015548966; 33 St 108; meals US$12-25; from 6pm, closed Mon; )
The best steaks in town
are served flambé style by the eponymous owner of this French bistro. The steaks are non-
pareil, and every item on the chalkboard menu shines. Space is tight so book ahead.
St 240 Area
The Vegetarian
CAMBODIAN
$
(158 St 19; mains US$1.75-2.50; 10.30am-8.30pm Mon-Sat; )
This is one of the best-value
spots in Phnom Penh. All dishes are US$2.50 or under and it doesn't skimp on portions
either. Noodles and fried rice are the specialities. The leafy setting in a quiet nook off
central Sihanouk Blvd is yet another plus.
Mercy House
Coffee Restaurant
VEGETARIAN
$
(157 St 51; mains 7500-15,000r; 7am-6pm; )
This outdoor vegetarian eatery serves Japan-
ese dishes with a Cambodian twist. Go for the teppanyaki hot plates - sizzling fake meat
