Les meilleurs Restaurants du Cambodge

LaBaab Restaurant

Authentic and inventive Cambodian countryside cuisine by Chef Rotanak Ros — two locations in Phnom Penh, including a flagship in a wooden Khmer building above Pharmacie de la Gare.

LaBaab Restaurant is a beloved spot in Phnom Penh for its authentic countryside Cambodian cuisine, elegantly reinterpreted. The brand has two branches: the flagship Daun Penh and the Koh Pich location (Diamond Island). Chef Rotanak Ros, trained in both French and Khmer techniques, elevates rustic recipes from the Lower Mekong.

Menu & Flavours

Typical dishes range from 6 to 15 USD: prahok ktis (a dip of prahok and pork in coconut milk, served with fresh vegetables and edible flowers), fish amok, tamarind-marinated “mother-in-law” eggs, dried fish with pickled ants, and lok lak. Drinks include house cocktails, local beers, fine teas, and a wine list.

Atmosphere

Daun Penh: located on the 3rd floor above the Pharmacie de la Gare, featuring preserved Khmer wooden interiors, soft jazz, and suspended metallic fish — a romantic and cosy setting. Koh Pich: a more contemporary decor on Diamond Island, offering lunch menus and Khmer New Year events.

Hours (both locations): lunch from 11am–2pm, dinner from 5pm–10pm, daily. Credit cards and mobile payments accepted, free Wi-Fi available.