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  • 5
  • you'll want to go back again and again

What a stroke of luck having this place in Phnom Penh - highly recommended! This is a nice, friendly place behind the Central Market - the location indicator is spot on (thank you!) and Besto is easy to find by tuk tuk or on foot. I walked straight up from the river, when I got to the central market, I veered right and then straight up again until I got to the Zing Hotel. A relaxed, friendly welcome, I've felt comfortable each time I been there - the menu is extensive, but from what I've tried so far, each item is prepared well and is tasty. The food here is simply great, freshly prepared to order and consistently good! I've already tried three different meals (all Indian) and enjoyed them all immensely. I like the fact that this is vegetarian Indian restaurant and not an Indian restaurant with some vegetarian options - that in itself is a big draw, but well worth coming here anyway for the obvious care and attention that is placed on the food and the hospitality. The Indian food is cooked home style and is hot, tasty and faultless. (If you want, you can even get an ice cold beer.) I also enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, there is no loud music playing, wall fans keep you cool, and the owners are polite, friendly and will chat without imposing on your space if you want to be alone. Pricewise, a filling meal is relatively inexpensive, I paid between 5-10 dollars on each visit, which I feel is very reasonable for freshly prepared food of this quality. I'm not sure if it's a smoking restaurant, there is a seating/smoking area outside, but last time I noticed someone smoking inside (by mistake?), so I can't say for certain. I've been here several times and plan to head back after the new year and can't wait to go back, a great find in Phnom Penh.


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