UPCOMING EVENT
DATE: Saturday 14th February 2026
EVENT: Valentine’s Night at Cuisine Wat Damnak
MENU: PP Valentine Menu
Khmer New Year Closure Notice
Please note that we will be closed from 13 to 19 April 2026 in celebration of Khmer New Year.
Normal operations will resume on 20 April for 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
នំបញ្ចុក បុកប្រហុកត្រីឆ្អើរ Pan fried kae fish, fresh rice noodle, cooked and raw vegetables, poundedsmoked fish and prahok dressing | 7 |
ញាំសាច់គោ Seared beef tenderloin and crispy tripes salad, cucumber, water celery, long beans and preah kamchat pepper | 7 |
ញាំខសាច់មាន់ Caramelized palm sugar braised chicken salad, pickled cabbage, puffed rice, dry shrimp and peanuts powder | 6 |
ប្រហិតត្រីស្លាតជាមួយបង្គា Fish and prawn cake, charred eggplant purée with chili, rice paddy herb, shiny cresson and pickled green papaya | 6 |
ញាំបាយឆាសាច់ទា Duck confit fried rice salad with duck egg, herbs, chili, peanuts and puffed rice
| 6 |
នំការ៉ុតចៀន ទឹកជ្រលក់ជូរអែម Carrot and coconut cake, glazed Mondulkiri baby carrot, basil oil and carrot jus, ripe and green mango puree | 5 |
នំប៉ាវបន្លែ និងជ្រក់ប៉េងប៉ោះ Jicama, bean sprouts and vermicelli pancake in “num pao style”, caramelized onion glazed, green tomato and cucumber pickles | 5 |
MAIN COURSE
សម្លម្ជូរព្រៃឆ្អឹងជំនីជ្រូក Barbecued pork ribs jungle curry, Cambodian giant eggplant, pig trotter broth, spicy pounded wild eggplant and holy basil | 8 |
សម្លប្រហើរក្ដាត នំអំបុក Elephant ear taro stem and fresh rice flakes cake, cosmos, amaranth and smoked garlic broth, deep fried taro and young sohom | 8 |
សម្លម្ជូរវៀតណាមសាច់បង្កង Mekong langoustine sour soup with pineapple and cherry tomato, Lotus stems, herbs and cured egg yolks | 14 |
ស៊ុបទាជាមួយមឹក Crispy duck confit, calamari, asparagus and pumpkin, duck and dry calamari broth, sprouts, long parsley and lime | 9 |
សម្លក្ដៅតៅហ៊ូបំពង Roasted eggplant and mushroom spicy coconut soup, crispy layered tofu, holy basil and morning glory | 8 |
សម្លម្ជូរគ្រឿងសាច់ថ្ពាល់គោ Beef cheek yellow sour curry with crispy jerky, Cambodian green giant eggplant and morning glory | 10 |
ស៊ុបមីលឿងជាមួយបង្គា Pressed noodles cake, prawns, Siem Reap sausage, crudités, coconut and mild chili tomalley emulsion in bisque style | 10 |
សម្លប្រហើរននោងត្រីប្រម៉ា Tonle Sap croaker fish clear soup with clam jus, sohom leaves, Mushrooms, loofah, amaranth and deep fried taro | 9 |
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 |
Dinner MENU
Tasting menu of month
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.
TASTINING MENU 45.00 PER PERSON
Gnop leaves rice crêpe, crushed avocado, slow cooked prawn, rice paddy herb and dried fermented cashew nut
Barbecued beef tenderloin salad, fresh rice flakes pancake, rose apple, herbs, peanut, beetroot and tamarind chutney
Caramelized pineapple marinated rice noodle salad, crispy pork belly, stir fried calamari, sesame, Chinese celery and long parsley
Stir fried boneless frog leg, sweet potato mochi, holy basil, spicy coconut emulsion in curry style, pickled Mondulkiri onion
Crispy duck confit korkor soup with asparagus and moringa, toasted rice and amaranth purée, coconut and asparagus espuma
Grilled kcheung fish, roasted chicken jus, green papaya, shiny cresson, aged salted lime and seaweed condiment
Cured watermelon with Passion fruit skin jam,
Passion fruit espuma and sesame nougatine
Fermented black sticky rice cake, coconut sorbet, pandan leaves and broken rice custard, dry salted coconut
VEGETARIAN TASTING MENU 38.00 PER PERSON
Avocado, cucumber and centella leaves gazpacho, puffed tapioca pearls, garlic oil, bilimbi and rice paddy herb
Toasted rice crêpe with coconut espuma, pumpkin salad in turmeric dressing and green leaves
Carrot and coconut cake, glazed Mondulkiri baby carrot, basil oil and carrot jus, ripe and green mango purée
Jicama, beans sprouts and vermicelli pancake in “Num pao style”, caramelized onion glaze, green tomato and cucumber pickles
Elephant ear taro stem and fresh rice flakes cake, cosmos, amaranth and smoked garlic broth, deep fried taro and young sohom
Roasted eggplant and mushrooms spicy coconut soup, crispy layered tofu, holy basil and morning glory
Cured watermelon with Passion fruit skin jam,
Passion fruit espuma and sesame nougatine
Fermented black sticky rice cake, coconut sorbet, pandan leaves and broken rice custard, dry salted coconut
THE ULTIMATE TASTING MENU
Below is minimum required
4pax and 2 working days in advance
We are thrilled to introduce our ultimate tasting menu, designed for those who wish to elevate their dining experience to an extraordinary level. This exclusive menu is a testament to our culinary philosophy, where premium imported ingredients are harmoniously blended with local essences and creative innovation.
Each dish has been meticulously crafted to offer a unique journey of flavors and textures, promising an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. We believe this new offering truly showcases our passion for exceptional cuisine.
LUNCH: 250.00
DINNER: 500.00
E-mail: phnompenh@cuisinewatdamnak.com
Phone: 099 358 520
All prices are in US Dollars (USD) subjected to 5% service charge and 10% prevailing government tax
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.
As it turns out, the food is absolutely brilliant and rather tasty. Most of the menu is geared towards vegetarians, which is quite lovely.
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.
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