KHMER NEW YEAR CLOSURE: April 14th – 17th 2025, we will resume our regular operations on Friday 18th April both lunch and dinner.

Phnom penh

Located in a peaceful nook on the well-known Street 228 in the heart of Phnom Penh’s bustling city, Cuisine Wat Damnak is housed in a stunning 1950’s built solid brick villa, originally designed by Cambodian architect Mam Sophana and elegantly renovated in 2020 by Ivan Tizianel of Asma Architects.

The restaurant accommodates between 50 to 60 guests, with a choice of seating preferences such as open-air garden, air-conditioned ground floor and first floor seating, as well as an elegant VIP room which hosts up to 10 people comfortably, for exclusive private occasions. There is also a discreet walk in wine cellar located behind the staircase on the ground floor which stores the house reserve.

LUNCH MENU

APPETIZER

ភ្លាគ្រឿងសមុទ្រ Lemongrass marinated prawn and calamari salad, herbs, ambarella, winged beans and peanuts	7
ញាំសាច់គោ Seared beef tenderloin and crispy tripes salad, cucumber, water celery, long beans and preah kamchat pepper	7
ញាំល្ពៅទឹកតៅហ៊ូ Cauliflower stem and roasted pumpkin salad, watercress, toasted peanut oil and pickled tofu dressing, puffed soymilk skin	5
នំបុ័ងប៉ាតេបង្គាជាមួយសាច់ជ្រូក Pork and prawn pâté, green papaya pickles, toasted baguette, minced pork and tamarind dressing, chili sauce	6
ចៀនត្រីប្រម៉ា អាំងត្រប់ និងស្វាយចន្ទីជាមួយអន្លក់ Pan fried Tonle Sap croaker fish, crudités, green chili,cashew nut and grilled eggplant with pickled tofu	5
ញាំបាយឆាសាច់ទា Duck confit fried rice salad with duck egg, herbs, chili, peanuts and puffed rice	6
ស៊ុបការ៉ុតត្រជាក់ Carrot and coconut cake, glazed Mondulkiri baby carrot, basil oil, kalamansi and carrot jus, ripe and green mango purée	5

MAIN COURSE

ចៀនចួនត្រីសណ្ដាយ Pan fried sanday fish, mushrooms cake, calamari, cucumber, caramelized ginger and fermented soybeans sauce	10
ស៊ុបត្រសក់ស្នូលមីសួ Glass vermicelli and fresh green peppercorn stuffed cucumber, charred spring onion, shiny cresson, caramelized onion broth	8
សម្លម្ជូរវៀតណាមសាច់បង្កង Mekong langoustine sour soup with pineapple and cherry tomato, Lotus stems, herbs and cured egg yolks	14
ឆាប្រេងខ្យងសាច់កង្កែប Stir fried frog legs with mushrooms and ginger, spring onion, local coriander and homemade oyster sauce	10
ត្រប់ចៀន តៅហ៊ូបំពង Seared eggplant, deep fried tofu, water celery purée, tamarind reduction, grilled garlic and rice paddy herb emulsion	8
សម្លម្ជូរគ្រឿងសាច់ថ្ពាល់គោ Beef cheek yellow sour curry with crispy jerky, Cambodian green giant eggplant and morning glory	10
សារ៉ាម៉ាន់ភ្លៅមាន់ និងបង្គា Braised free range chicken leg and prawn saraman, glazed pumpkin, toasted peanuts and deep-fried shallots	10
នំមីលឿង សាច់ឆ្អឹងជំនីជ្រូក Angkor Stout puller pork ribs and crispy belly, okra, glazed turnip, pressed noodles cake, pickled green papaya	10

DESSERT

បង្អែមសូកូឡា ឈើអែមជាមួយបាយក្ដាំង Dark Wat Chocolate light ganache with wild cinnamon, palm sugar crème anglaise, puffed rice pralines and cocoa tuile	5
បង្អែមលតជាមួយត្រប៉ែខ្មៅ និងគ្រីមស្លឹកតើយ Sweet rice noodles, steamed black sticky rice tpeh cake,caramelized peanuts, pandan and coconut cream	5
បបរសាគូជាមួយការ៉េមស្វាយ Tapioca pearls pudding with fresh coconut and butterfly pea flower, fresh mango and sorbet, puffed rice	5
crème brûlée បាយដំណើបខ្មៅ Cuisine Wat Damnak’s black sticky rice crème brûlée	5

All prices are in US Dollars (USD) subjected to 5% service charge and 10% prevailing government tax

Dinner MENU

We don’t offer ‘à la carte, however, vegetarians and vegans are most welcome

Our tasting menus change regularly to ensure we make the most of Cambodia’s freshest seasonal produce and depending on the availability at the market.

*Please alert us in advance if you have any particular dietary requirements. Our regular menu may contain nuts, pork, or seafood.

However, because small amounts of garlic and chili are fundamental to Cambodian cuisine, we regret that we are unable to offer a menu that does not include those ingredients.

In addition, please note that Cambodian food contains fish sauce and other fish products in most dishes. If you must avoid fish, we recommend arranging in advance for a vegetarian menu.

Pork and chicken liver pâté with roasted garlic and lime leaves, steamed rice bread, red onion pickles and mushroom salt

Slow cooked Mekong langoustine, crushed avocado, water lily, tapioca pearls, caramelized shrimp paste, tomalley cream

Seared beef tenderloin salad, palm vinegar pickled bamboo shoots, seared calamari with preah kamchat pepper, water celery, basil

Tonle Sap croaker fish, asparagus, fresh rice flake pancake, cashew nut amaranth purée, lesser ginger dressing, cosmos leaves

Quail filet and leg dumpling saraman with prawn, deep fried shallots, pumpkin, sweet potato and peanuts mochi

Sanday fish, pressed kuy teav, charred green papaya, roasted pig trotter and ginger reduction, house smoked pork loin

Coconut and vanilla panna cotta, mango sorbet, caramelized miso sauce, fresh mango, puffed rice

Fresh pandan leaves and brioche French toast, Mondulkiri chocolate light ganache and salted cocoa tuile

Sesame and rice pancake, black cabbage, Cuban oregano, burnt garlic and wild mangosteen emulsion

Cambodian beans tacu tacu, pomelo and waterlily stem salad, mint basil, toasted coconut, spicy pounded grilled cherry tomato

Cauliflower stem and roasted pumpkin salad, watercress, toasted peanut oil and pickled tofu dressing, puffed soymilk skin

Carrot and coconut cake, glazed Mondulkiri baby carrot, basil oil, kalamansi and carrot jus, ripe and green mango purée

Glass vermicelli and fresh green peppercorn stuffed cucumber, charred spring onion, shiny cresson, caramelized onion broth

Seared eggplant, deep fried tofu, water celery purée, tamarind reduction, grilled garlic and rice paddy herb emulsion

Coconut and vanilla panna cotta, mango sorbet, caramelized miso sauce, fresh mango, puffed rice

Fresh pandan leaves and brioche French toast, Mondulkiri chocolate light ganache and salted cocoa tuile

All prices are in US Dollars (USD) subjected to 5% service charge and 10% prevailing government tax

RESERVATION

Private room is available with minimum spent required
LUNCH: 250.00
DINNER: 500.00
E-mail: phnompenh@cuisinewatdamnak.com
Phone: 099 358 520

Restaurant Cuisine Wat Damnak

4.7

Based on 223 reviews

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Michael Ross

10:49 19 Sep 24

Fantastic dining experience. It's not really Cambodian taste ... more 'fusion' using Cambodian ingredients but very appealing to Western appetites. Presentation, service, and restaurant premises are all five-star. Sorry I forgot to take pictures.

KK Teo

06:42 17 Sep 24

It's hard to present South East Asian in a fine dining French-esque way.In this respect, this restaurant does not disappoint. Food is elegantly presented and is tasty.There are elements that perhaps fell a bit short, like the beef roll, which was stone cold and the churros with a very solid chocolate dip.Nevertheless, there are highlights, like the Mekong Langustine which tastes so good and the prawn with corn cake.Service is attentive and the wine is good. Worth a visit.

Chhorneath Vy

06:40 10 Sep 24

I went there once, as it’s just around the corner from my school. I was looking for somewhere to grab a bite since I had another class to get to, and I happened upon this restaurant. Loads of foreign customers were in for lunch.As it turns out, the food is absolutely brilliant and rather tasty. Most of the menu is geared towards vegetarians, which is quite lovely.

Thomas Phimas

12:48 07 Sep 24

Good place, owner is very friendly but could be more hospitable

Rachel Brishoual

15:13 03 Sep 24

Perfect change from basic Cambodian cuisine

Tanya Sirikallaya Kongsawat

04:51 18 Aug 24

Nice restaurant for lunch or dinner. It opens from 11.30 am..we like beef dish it looks rather black bur tender inside, pork ribs are tasty too but salty fish curry was my least favorite. Curry was rather bland taste.

Piotr Kupiec

01:12 15 Jun 24

Cuisine Wat Damnak in Phnom Penh, led by Chef Joannès Rivière, offers a refined Cambodian dining experience that artfully blends traditional flavors with contemporary techniques. The elegant ambiance, featuring traditional wooden furnishings and contemporary design elements, creates a serene and intimate setting perfect for any special occasion.The menu is a testament to Chef Rivière's deep appreciation for Cambodian culinary traditions, utilizing locally sourced ingredients to craft dishes that are both innovative and authentic. Vegetarian options and innovative desserts further showcase the versatility of Cambodian cuisine, providing a delightful culinary journey for all diners.We opted for the 6 and 8 course tasting menus, and it was an incredible experience! Each course was meticulously prepared and presented, highlighting the rich and diverse flavors of Cambodia. The locally flowered cocktails were amazing, adding a unique and refreshing twist to our dining experience.Service at Cuisine Wat Damnak is impeccable, with knowledgeable staff eager to guide diners through the menu and provide excellent wine pairings. This restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore the rich culinary heritage of Cambodia in a fine dining setting, promising a memorable and delightful experience.

Seungjo Ahn

13:02 27 Mar 24

Fine dining South East Asian / Khmer cuisine. They serve either 6 course or 8 course meal. My daughter and I chose 6 & 8 course meal since my daughter wanted to try the local cuisine. You can see heavy French influence on the cuisine and loved the fresh ingredients and how they managed to create a such bold flavour. Desserts here are also excellent. Ensure to try the 8 courses if you are an adult and although they do have a kids meal I would rather choose 6 courses as it isn't too spicy and all ingredients are very fresh. Also, staffs here are very kind so 5 stars on the service.

Bel

05:38 15 Mar 24

It deserves all the good reviews. 3 course lunch set at USD15(16). All the dishes we had were good, and shout-out to the desserts - not only was it the star of the meal, in recent times one of best :)Easy to make a reservation online and staff are very responsive when we needed to change the time of reservation last minute

Contact

Cuisine Wat Damnak Phnom Penh

29 Samdech Mongkol Iem St. (228), Phnom Penh.

Monday to Saturday (Close on Sunday)

Lunch: 11:30am to 2:30pm
(last order at 2:00pm)
Dinner: 6:30pm to 11:00pm
(last order at 9:00pm)
Cellphone: (+855) 99 358 520
Email: phnompenh@cuisinewatdamnak.com