Distance: 2 km
One of Phnom Penh’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, Boeung Keng Kang One (BKK1) is packed with plush condos, hotel towers and buzzin’ coffee shops, restos, bars and boutiques. Here’s how to spend a day in one of the capital’s most sought-after areas.
A. BKK Market
Buzzin’ from day to night, locals flock to this vibrant market in the early morning to snap up the freshest ingreds, while fashionistas join in later to browse the stalls for vintage steals. A one-stop shop replete with great food, beauty salons, bike repair shops and everything in between.
Street 392, +855 12 418 922, 7am-5pm daily
B. Bodia Spa
Take a short break from sightseeing and treat yourself to a pamper sesh. This healing haven offers heavenly treatments ranging from massages and facials to revitalising wraps and scrubs.
40 Eo Street 63, +855 23 210 215, 10am-10pm daily, bodia-spa.com
C. Eleven One Kitchen
Nestled in a lush tropical garden, this popular lunch spot is a hit with BKK1’s many NGO workers. Fill up on fresh and tasty MSG-free dishes without breaking the bank – bonus points for being plastic-free.
Street 334, +855 86 516 111, 7am-9:30pm daily, elevenonekitchen.com
D. Wat Langka
One of the capital’s most revered pagodas, the ornate Wat Langka dates back to 1442 when it served as a sanctuary for the Holy Writings and meeting place for Cambodian and Sri Lankan monks. Tip: Get your om on at the free 60-minute Vipassana meditation sessions every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 6pm, and 8am on Sundays.
Samdach Louis Em, +855 87 727 207
E. Bistrot Langka
A stylish space just next to Wat Langka, feast on tantalising contemporary French dishes with an Asian twist. Don’t miss the crispy tuna ceviche with guacamole and crispy chicken with mango-lime sauce and black rice. Oui, oui!
132 Z13 Street 51, +855 70 727 233, 6pm-10pm daily, bistrot-langka.business.site
F. BattBong
Ready for a drink? Hop next door to BattBong, a hidden speakeasy with a Coca-Cola machine entrance. Once inside, order a cocktail amidst the vintage decor and try your best to blend in with the young and hip Khmer crowd.
32 Z13 Street 51, +855 69 291 643, 6pm-12am daily, battbong.business.site
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Photo Credit: Bodia Spa
