EVENT: Pchum Ben Festival 2024

CLOSE: Sunday 29th September to Sunday 06th October 2024, resume operation on Monday 07th October

EVENT: 2024 Festive Tasting Menu 65.00 per person (normal menu is not available during the stated period)

DATE: Monday 23rd to Tuesday 31st December 2024

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
បាញ់ឆែវស្នូលផ្កាខាត់ណា Roasted cauliflower purée, lesser ginger and coconut cream,preserved cauliflower florets, toasted rice wafer, basil	5
ឆ្អឹងជំនីជ្រូក ញាំម្ជូរវៀតណាម Barbecued pork ribs on a dry Vietnamese salad, with pineapple,cherry tomato, lotus stem, herbs and cured egg yolk	7
ញាំចេកក្រមួនជាមួយម្នាស់អាំង Banana trunk and steamed green fruit salad, charred pineapple, red beans, herbs, peanuts and banana “ketchup”	5
ញាំសាច់ក្រកគោជូរជាមួយត្របែក Homemade lemongrass beef sour sausage salad with green guava, cucumber, herbs, peanuts and Koh Kong style dressing	7

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
ស្ងោរជ្រក់ផ្សិតអង្គរ Spicy wild mushrooms sour soup with pickled shallot, Korean lady finger chili, coriander and sour tofu broth	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
ម្ជូរត្រប់ជាមួយតៅហ៊ូបំពង Seared eggplant, deep fried tofu, water celery puree, tamarind reduction, grilled garlic and rice paddy herb emulsion	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

panna cotta ដូង និងម្នាស់ជាមួយនំ Cookie Cambodiana vanilla slow cooked pineapple, coconut panna cotta and aged rum sable	5
នំសណ្ដែកដីជាមួយចេកឆា និងសូកូឡា Butter fried banana, dark chocolate light ganache, peanuts crumble and nougatine	5
បបរមៀនជាមួយការ៉េមដូង Tapioca pearls pudding with carrot and longan, coconut sorbet, avocado and purple sweet potato marzipan	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.

Seared beef tenderloin roll with grilled eggplant, toasted cashew nuts and prahok emulsion, smoked chili powder

Braised shank and minced pork dumpling with salted lime, caramelized ginger dressing, fresh, steamed and pickled cabbages

Shell oil slow cooked prawn, sweet corn cake, basil oil, charred corn, cucumber, ripe and green mango purée

Crispy duck confit, calamari, asparagus and pumpkin, duck and dry calamari broth, sprouts, long parsley and lime

Mekong langoustine curry, green jackfruit, holy basil, smoked fish, spicy tomalley and coconut emulsion, tamarind reduction

Stir fry boneless frog leg with black peppercorn and palm sugar, clear broken rice and mushrooms porridge, herbs jus

Butterfly pea, ginger and pepper cured Chinese pear, Cambodian vanilla sour cream, caramelized pumpkin seeds

Cambodian wild cinnamon churros, chocolate pot de crème and rice pralines

Caramelized palm sugar glazed turnip, fresh green peppercorn, garlic, sesame oil and tofu espuma, turnip sprouts

Purple sweet potato mochi, peanut and shallot nougatine, charred pineapple and green chili relish, wild betel leaf

Avocado, pomelo and wild ginger leaves salad, mint basil, candied pomelo rind dressing, toasted coconut

Spicy amaranth and pumpkin fritters with mung beans, lemongrass marinated mushrooms salad with herbs and peanuts

Stuffed cabbage, chrysanthemum shoots, mushroom floss, charred spring onion purée, steam extracted vegetables broth

Roasted Mondulkiri carrot dumpling, charred corn, mango chutney, corn and coconut emulsion, coriander

Butterfly pea, ginger and pepper cured Chinese pear, Cambodian vanilla sour cream, caramelized pumpkin seeds

Cambodian wild cinnamon churros, chocolate pot de crème and rice pralines

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