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Hugo Bismuth
2025.06.24
Extremely disappointing experience – not worth the price
We had dinner here expecting a high-end experience given the $100 price tag for two people – which is extremely expensive by Cambodian standards – but everything was a disaster from start to finish.
As soon as we walked in, we were hit by a strong sewage smell. The appetizer, a $19 assortment of small bites, was a complete joke: the chicken was so dry it felt like a prank. While the main courses were decent, the service was absolutely awful.
To top it off, halfway through our meal, the music stopped and staff began loudly clearing the nearby empty tables, as if trying to close up around us. The atmosphere felt rushed and inconsiderate.
The final straw: the men's restroom was dirty and poorly maintained — another sign of the general neglect and lack of care. And to make things worse, there was no gesture at the end of the meal – no mignardises, no small treat, not even a polite inquiry about dessert. In a place positioning itself as fine dining, that's simply unacceptable.
Avoid this place – there are far better options in Cambodia where you’ll be treated with respect and enjoy much better food.
Alper BALTACI
2025.06.18
Janis Wicke
2025.06.16
I argue that this is definetly the best restaurant for Khmer Food in Phnom Penh. I went there three times during my two week stay in Cambodia, because I just couldn't get enough of the amazing food and wanted to try as many dishes as possible from the menu. The kitchen team brings traditional Khmer cuisine to perfection. Perfectly ballancing savory, sweet, sour and spicy flauvors, each dish shows its own character in terms of spices, textures and aroma. Moreover, the kitchen uses interesting and high quality cuts, such as beef cheeks or duck leg on the bone, cooking them super tender in savoury-sweek currys that are just finger-licking good. Sure it is fine dining, but at its heart its still authentic and traditional Khmer cuisine. This makes it so unique.

RodSusannah
2025.06.07
Verified
Great food, great service, friendly staff, excellent waterfront location
Friendly welcoming staff, great eggplant salad, spotlessly clean and great service. It would be great if there were a few more vegetarian options on the menu, and if there was water offered . Looking forward to returning and trying some of the amazing looking desserts!

capsicum0620
2025.06.06
Verified
Total disappointment
A total let-down foodwise. All the dishes are Westernized and of barely any interest at all; we barely touched the food The dining room is unpersonal and way too illuminated. Excellent service by the she-maître D.
Umar Qamar
2025.06.04
Absolutely the best meal I had in Phnom Penh. Sam Bok offers amazing food, great service, and a lovely ambiance. Everything from the starters to the mains was full of flavor and beautifully done. The staff were friendly and professional. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a top-notch dining experience in the city!
Dear Umar,
Greetings from Sombok Restaurant,
This is such a wonderful review ever. Thank you very much for your kind support and send us feedback after you had experienced in Sombok Restaurant in Phnom Penh It's our pleasured to have a chance to serve you and thanks to your kind recommenced us to others.
Sincerely yours,
Leap
Ms. OEURN Srey Leap
General Manager of Sombok Restaurant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
manic108
2025.05.30
Best food I've had in Cambodia.
Dear Manic,
Greetings from Sombok Restaurant,
Thank you so much for your fabulous comments and spent time to experience with us.
Sincerely yours,
Leap
Ms. OEURN Srey Leap
General Manager of Sombok Restaurant
Christof Thierstein
2025.05.28
Hatte heute das Lunch-Menü mit drei Gängen und war rundum begeistert:
• Tuna Salad mit Kaffir Lime Sauce - frisch und aromatisch
• Grilled Beef Tenderloin mit Ginger Sauce - perfekt zubereitet
• Chocolate Passion Tart - köstlicher Abschluss
Besonders beeindruckt haben mich die wunderschön dekorierten Teller und der überzeugende Geschmack aller Gerichte. Der Service war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam, die Preise absolut moderat für diese Qualität.
Klare Empfehlung - ich komme definitiv wieder!
Dear Christof,
Greetings from Sombok Restaurant,
By reading your rating for all 5/5, showing everything was excellence you had experienced with us. So much appreciated you shared into our page and showing to other people in this world. We do look forward to serve you again another chances.
Sincerely yours,
Leap
Ms. OEURN Srey Leap
General Manager of Sombok Restaurant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Ulrike H
2025.05.27
Verified
Excellent food and calm friendly staff
The food is excellent the staff lovely. I came several times mainly because of the friendly service and great food. I will come again at my next visit to Phnom Penh.
Dear UlrikehD,Greetings from Sombok Restaurant,It's really much appreciated for your kind appreciated again and again and become our regular guest ), we could not thank to you enough for your great gestures to Sombok team. We do look forward to welcome you back anytime. Do have a wonderful trip. Sincerely yours,LeapMs. OEURN Srey LeapGeneral Manager of Sombok Restaurant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Moritz Bruenings
2025.05.22
Slay queen, das trifft den Laden denke ich voll auf den Punkt.
Der nur von Damen geführte Laden ist auf jeden Fall den Besuch wert gewesen.
Wir hatten ein super leckeres Dinner. Der Service war sehr zuvorkommend und das Essen wurde davon übertroffen. Probiert auf jeden Fall die Khmer Tapas, perfekt für 2 Personen. Alles was wir gegessen haben war durch und durch Stimmig.
Wenn wir nochmal hier sind kommen wir auf jeden Fall wieder
Dear Moritz,
Greetings from Sombok Restaurant,
It was really our honored to serve you in our restaurant and it's also a great pleasure to hear you really enjoyed and spent your time to write us a wonderful review here. Thank you very much and we do wish you all the best and looking forward to welcome you again one day!
Sincerely yours,
Leap
Ms. OEURN Srey Leap
General Manager of Sombok Restaurant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Hélène Roth
2025.05.19
Trop kmer… pas d’originalité, pas d’amuse bouche pas de mignardises !
Service à améliorer !!
Dear Helene,
Greetings from Sombok Restaurant,
Thank you for sharing your truly feedback here. Appreciated your time to allow us to serve you on that day.
Sincerely yours,
Leap
Ms. OEURN Srey Leap
General Manager of Sombok Restaurant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Anthony in Cambodia
2025.05.17
Verified
Exquisite at every level.
I have walked past this building any number of times, always pausing to reflect that it shows just how beautiful the architecture of Phnom Penh could be if people cared to make it so. The building is lovely. I'd never been inside to dine until tonight. How foolish of me. This was a world class restaurant. You could transplant this restaurant into Sydney or Melbourne and it would hold its own for sure. The environment was bright, fresh and elegant. The staff were very attentive and observant. I struggled just a little with accents, but that's on me. An extensive menu combining classic Khmer tastes with modern twists. I had pan-seared Sihanoukville Scallops as an appetiser. The scallop meat, which was relatively small but beautifully cooked, was nestled in am amazing fresh zesty salad which just tasted perfect. I already sound like one of those idiot judges on Master Chef, but it was that good. I then had the King Prawn mango salad, a twist on a Khmer classic. The taste was authentic and traditional, but still somehow had a little something extra to show that it was assembled by an expert. Presentation was beautiful too. I finished with Caramelized duck, which was falling off the bone, and presented in a beautiful sauce with rice. The cocktails are to-die-foor and the wine list is well selected, offering considerable alternatives, particularly for those buying by the bottle. As for prices, this restaurant is not cheap by Phnom Penh standards but most definitely not outrageous. I had three courses, water and a cocktail, with a tip, for fifty bucks. You can start a fight in any place the expats gather by asking "Which is the best restaurant in Phnom Penh?" This would have to be close to the top of the list though. Thoroughly recommended.

Olivier Q
2025.05.15
Verified
Cuisine cambodgienne de haut niveau
Nous avons dégusté de délicieux plats cambodgiens dans un cadre très agréable. La présentation était superbe et le service parfait. Bravo à la cheffe !
Bunsay keo168
2025.05.14

Chef Al Dente
2025.05.11
Verified
Excellent Dining
The experience at Sombok exceeded our expectations . The dishes were very well prepared and presented. Very flavorful dishes, balanced and tasty. Wine card a bit poor but ok, didn't spoil the amazing lunch we enjoyed as family. Certainly a restaurant I highly recommend in PP.

Oli
2025.05.08
Verified
Excellent repas gastronomique khmer
Superbe repas, lunch menu très bon marché Bon choix de vins Notre meilleur restaurant sur Phnom Penh ( et nous en avons testé beaucoup…) Nous reviendrons très vite
G13
2025.05.05
The food was 7/10. I had minced pork with eggplant and a Chambodian salad. It has classic colonial architechure and decor. I had the misforture of having a guy at a table next to mine blowing his nose for 25 minutes straight, which made me loose my appetite. Chambodian food is similar to Thai food without the hot spices.
Dear G13,
Greetings from Sombok Restaurant,
On behalf of the restaurant, we would like to apologize for the noise during your dining which should not be happened in the fine dining like this. However, we hope to serve you better one day once you have chance to visit again. Thank you very much for your kind sharing your feedback here.
Sincerely yours,
Leap
Ms. OEURN Srey Leap
General Manager of Sombok Restaurant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Nary Ho
2025.05.03
Pierre F
2025.04.25
Sans doute l’un des meilleurs restaurants de Phnom Penh. C’est très fin, dans un cadre très soigné et le personnel assure un accueil et un service de grande qualité. Félicitations !
Dear Pierre,
Greetings from Sombok Restaurant,
Thank you for given us full marks in this page as we are always do our best to match all guests expectations. We do hope to welcome you back in the not far distance.
Sincerely yours,
Leap
Ms. OEURN Srey Leap
General Manager of Sombok Restaurant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia