EVENT: Meet chef Joannès and his team for the special menu on the evening of 21st March.

KHMER NEW YEAR CLOSURE: April 14th – 17th 2025, we will resume our regular operations on Friday 18th March 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

ភ្លាត្រីបីកាជាមួយផ្លែប័រនិងក្រូចថ្លុង Rice wine and galangal cured Spanish mackerel salad with avocado,pomelo, sprouts, herbs and crispy cassava wafer	7
ចៀនចួនត្រីកែ Pan fried kae fish, mushrooms cake, calamari, caramelized ginger and fermented soybean dressing	6
ញាំមាំល្ហុងជាមួយផ្លែប័រ Green papaya maam, avocado and cherry tomato salad, peanuts, mixed herbs, fresh peppercorn, ripe and green tomato salsa	5
ឆ្អឹងជំនីជ្រូក ញាំម្ជូរវៀតណាម Barbecued pork ribs on a dry Vietnamese salad, with pineapple,cherry tomato, lotus stem, herbs and cured egg yolk	7
នំពុម្ពជាមួយបុកផ្សិត Cashew nut and yellow beans waffle, pounded mushrooms, watercress,charred garlic and sandan emulsion, rice paddy herb	5
ញាំសាច់ក្រកគោជូរជាមួយត្របែក Homemade lemongrass beef sour sausage salad with green guava, cucumber, herbs, peanuts and Koh Kong style dressing	7
សម្លប្រហើរននោង Elephant ear taro stem and fresh rice flakes cake, cosmos,amaranth and coconut broth, deep fried taro and young sohom	5

MAIN COURSE

ឡុកឡាក់អង់គ្លេសសាច់ថ្ពាល់គោ Seared slow cooked beef cheek in lok lak style, homemade oyster sauce, fermented tomato paste, free range eggs and Paulo potato	10
បាញ់ឆែវស្នូលខ្នុរខ្ចីឆាក្ដៅ Stir fried green jackfruit with lemongrass and holy basil, yellow bean banh cheo, coconut and dry chili emulsion	8
បង្កងបឹងកញ្ឆែត “Mekong langoustine in the water mimosa pound” Braised peanuts, coconut tomalley sauce, herbs and carrot	14
សម្លជីត្រីប្រម៉ា Tonle Sap croaker fish green curry with round eggplant and basil, creamed amaranth long bean and coconut broth	10
ឆាមើមឈូករំងាស់ទឹកមើមយ៉េន Beetroot and tamarind glazed lotus roots, fresh lotus stems, roasted beetroot, onion and caramelized palm sugar reduction	8
ស្ងោរខ្ញីសាច់ជ្រូកបីជាន់ជាមួយមឹក Slow roasted pork belly soup with mushrooms and ginger, pan fried calamari, lime and deep-fried garlic	10
សារ៉ាម៉ាន់ភ្លៅមាន់ និងបង្គា Braised free range chicken leg and prawn saraman, glazed pumpkin, toasted peanuts and deep-fried shallots	10
បបរអង្គរដំណើបខ្មៅសាច់ទា Black sticky rice porridge with mushrooms, crispy duck confit, glazed turnip and pickle cabbage jus	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 បាយដំណើបត្នោតជាមួយស្លឹកតើយ Sticky rice, young jack fruit and pandan leaves 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.

Salted mango pickled chicken breast salad, dry coconut, steamed peanuts, ripe and green mango

Green peppercorn and minced pork stuffed calamari, marinated mushrooms, Chinese celery and sesame oil

Marian plum, water tamarind and cucumber salad, toasted rice, herbs, slow cooked prawn and green coconut gel

Crispy duck confit, rice and holy basil pancake with duck egg, fermented cabbage reduction, green tomato pickles

Pan fried sanday fish, fresh rice flakes pancake, garlic emulsion, rice paddy herbs, pounded ambarella with smoked fish

Roasted Mekong langoustine, braised beef cheek dumpling, grilled asparagus, homemade oyster sauce, local coriander purée

Soursop sorbet with meringue and dragon fruit, cucumber, fresh coriander and basil seeds

Soft baked pumpkin cake, caramelized coconut baguette, roasted coconut and white chocolate light ganache

Cashew nut and yellow beans waffle, spicy pounded mushrooms, charred garlic and sandan emulsion, rice paddy herb

Fermented soybeans stir fried tofu roll, beansprouts, Chinese celery and salted turnip dressing

Green papaya maam, avocado and cherry tomato salad, mixed herbs, peanuts, fresh peppercorn, ripe and green tomato salsa

Elephant ear taro stem and fresh rice flakes cake, cosmos, amaranth and coconut broth, deep fried taro and young sohom

Stir fried green jackfruit with lemongrass and holy basil, yellow bean banh cheo, coconut and dry chili emulsion, morning glory

Beetroot juice and tamarind glazed lotus roots, fresh lotus stems, roasted beetroot, grilled onion and caramelized palm sugar reduction

Soursop sorbet with meringue and dragon fruit, cucumber, fresh coriander and basil seeds

Soft baked pumpkin cake, caramelized coconut baguette, roasted coconut and white chocolate light ganache

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