A sanctuary of calm behind the royal palace, this is a great part of the city to while away a few hours or spend a relaxed evening. Nice artsy shops, a handful of cafes that wouldn't feel out of place in Marylebone and a couple of good restaurants, notably Tamarind with its charming roof terrace.

There's also a Seeing Hands blind massage place nearby which is recommended after an afternoon tramping round the Royal Palace.

Street 240, Phnom Penh

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OK, it's not Khmer food - but for a really surreal experience, check out this North Korean restaurant. Foodwise, it's cold noodles and seafood pancakes etc. But at about 8pm, all the waitresses will serenade you with karoke singing, classical violin playing, drum beating and Korean dancing...communist entertainment at its best!

N° 400, Preah Monivong, 12302 Phnom Penh
Tel: 023 993 765

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Friends Restaurant is a non-profit restaurant run by former street children who are being provided with training. It's part of Mith Samlanh Friends, the Cambodian arm of Friends International. The food is good, the service is friendly, and your bill helps to fund Friends' charitable aims. Go to the shop and gallery while you're there.

House 215, Street 13, Phnom Penh
(+855) 12 802 072
www.streetfriends.org

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