Chez Gaston
A beloved, budget-friendly French bistro on Street 172 — legendary $10 set menus and generous Gallic comfort food. Now permanently closed.
Chez Gaston was a beloved, budget-friendly French bistro in Phnom Penh at 219Er Jayavarman 7 St. (Street 172), near Phsar Kandal. It is now permanently closed. This page preserves the memory of a spot celebrated among travelers and expats for some of the best-value French cuisine in the capital.
What made it famous
The legendary $10 set menu: an authentic three-course French meal with a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Classic Gallic comfort food: generous portions of steak tartare, duck magret, escargot, bouillabaisse, and slow-cooked beef cheeks.
A casual vibe: checked floors, warm wooden furniture, and incredibly welcoming hospitality.
For French dining still open in Phnom Penh, see Bistrot de la Poste or Armand's — The Bistro.
For ten dollars you got a real French meal — tartare, dessert and a glass of wine — in a checked-floor room where everyone knew your name. Chez Gaston was the soul of budget dining on Street 172.
Géraldine & Jean-Pierre
Former menu highlights
- 3-course set menu with wine or beer (~$10)
- Steak tartare and duck magret
- Escargot and bouillabaisse
- Slow-cooked beef cheeks
- Crème brûlée and house desserts
Photo gallery
Details
- Address: 219Er Jayavarman 7 St. (Street 172), near Phsar Kandal, Phnom Penh (former address)
- Hours: Permanently closed
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chezgaston/
- Phone: +855 92 865 925