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( 012562892; 96 Sothearos Blvd; pizza US$6-11, pasta US$7-11; )
This is the sister pizzeria
of Italian eatery Pop Cafe on the Riverside. Neopolitan-style pies have soft, thick crust
and a loyal fan base among Phnom Penh expats. Sit upstairs on the appealing balcony
overlooking Wat Botum Park.
Naturae
(83 St 240; wraps US$5.50; 7am-9pm; )
A delightful spot with delicious all- organic
salads and wraps and grass growing in the tables, plus a health-food store.
ORGANIC
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Yi Sang
(Sisowath Quay; US$6-20; 6am-11pm)
Yi Sang is all about contemporary Chinese cuisine.
The menu includes live seafood, or at least recently alive, plus just about the best dim sum
in town (available before 5pm only). The riverfront location, with an abbreviated menu, is
one of the best places in the city for a relaxing sunset cocktail. Also located at the
Almond
Hotel
(128 Sothearos Blvd;
CHINESE
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La Residence
FRENCH
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( 023-224582; 22 St 214; mains US$15-100, set lunches US$15-30; 11.30am-2pm & 6.30-10pm
Mon-Fri, 6.30-10pm Sat & Sun; )
Princess Marie's daughter Ratana has converted part of
the family home into this elegant French restaurant. Pass through the immense wooden
doors and enjoy fine French food, including braised lamb shanks with raisin couscous, su-
perb seafood, and steaks in Café de Paris sauce.
Origami
( 012968095; 88 Sothearos Blvd; sushi sets from US$25; 11.30am-2pm & 6-10pm; )
This
outstanding Japanese eatery takes the art of Japanese food to another level. Yes, it's very
expensive, but real sushi connoisseurs wouldn't settle for anything less. Set menus include
beautifully presented sushi, sashimi and tempura boxes.
JAPANESE
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Boeng Keng Kang
