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Vegan restaurant at YK Art House guesthouse since 2019. Serves Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine and Sunday brunch. Offers options like coconut pancakes, bbq mushroom slider, bean & avocado toast, fruit salad with coconut cream, veggie burger, pita and hummus. Location is in the central area. Supports Seametrey Children's Village. Open Mon-Sun 7:30am-8:30pm.
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13 A St 830 (at Sothearos), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cash only
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 15 Nov 2025 by Veganlove000
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Added by IrinaChakraborty on 10 May 2019
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93 Reviews
First Review by Mister Yeti
guybraverman
Points +2644
Beautiful garden - Edit
I came here for the first time today, and since I’ve already eaten elsewhere, was just looking for a place to chill and have some dessert. Hung out for a couple hours doing some work online, there was a table next to me playing guitar and singing softly, others were enjoying a quiet conversation. The ambiance here is so chill, so relaxing, just an absolute pleasure. The staff is kind and attentive and the mango cheesecake I had was delicious, so was my coffee. So 5 stars for ambience and a beautiful garden, and for being fully vegan, and I’ll try more of the food on my next visit.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-14
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Lluna22
Points +1748
Beautiful place and extensive menu. - Edit
We have been in, and ordered from Bong Bonlai quite a lot of times, but I agree with some of the reviews, the quality of the food is uneven, and some dishes are very yummy, some are just ok. I love the place, the garden and the athmosphere. Portions are big and staff is lovely and attentive. We tried several dishes, amok was great most of the times, tom yum, burguer, breakfast were ok, pancakes too hard to eat but they made new ones, and these were fine. Chocolate cake arrived frozen a couple of times. Some days we really enjoyed the food, some days not that much.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-14
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StéphanieNantes
Points +763
Superbe endroit - Edit
Superbe endroit au calme, plein de charme, avec une carte alléchante.
Read moreTout était délicieux.
Cash only.
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peasbeansandpulp
Points +459
Beautiful outdoor forest style cafe - Edit
The location is really beautiful and unique. It's like a tranquil forest.
Read morePros: Great food, Nice friendly staff, Great atmosphere
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whereisdebbie
Points +7448
Vegan heaven - Edit
Place to be when in Phnom Penh! The menu here is so extensive and there are so many nice things to try, I wish I could come back for more! I opted for the Khmer-style ginger tofu and the cheese balls. Both were great! The ginger tofu is also served with mushrooms and therefore are a mix of my favourite flavours, it was so good! The amount of ginger felt exactly right. The cheese balls were nothing like I’ve ever had, they are fried crispy with some mushy cheesy texture inside. Quite different from what you would expect to get in Europe with this name, but very delicious. I’m still wondering how it’s made and think this I need to ask for their recipe to make at home.
Read moreThey have many drinks, unfortunately when I was there, decaf was not available (it’s mentioned on the menu, hope they reintroduce it!). But I got a mango passion juice instead which was just lovely.
The atmosphere of the place is very nice, you sit on their garden area, or some tables are inside, the decoration is very comfortable and you have many tables tucked away for privacy. They have happy hour for cocktails and sell books too. Service was good, staff is friendly and speaks good English. Cash only.
Only downside I found is that in part of the restaurant it’s okay to smoke, because even though is in the garden and thus outside, that smell lingers. I suppose you can avoid it by not sitting on the smoking tables (those are near the pool)
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-24
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Arty&Mafy
Points +1396
Our favorite in the city 😍 - Edit
Everything about this place is great.
Read morePlus, the food was amazing!
But be advised this is not a fast paced dining, instead it feels more like a friend's house, with tables set in the backyard, it's a restaurant, a thirft shop and a hostel.
Can also be found on Grab 😉
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-08
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WilliamPoole
Points +155
Bad experience. - Edit
I had a bad experience here. We ordered food at the same time, hers arrived after 5 minutes and mine was still not out after 45 minutes. Then the lady came over and asked me if I would wait 10 minutes longer. Then after 20 minutes I still had no food so we left. They told me the oven was broken as I was leaving. But why not just tell me that so I can order something else? Ruined our plans for the rest of the day as we had a strict schedule. Left without even eating or getting the food.
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HenGommans
Points +1624
Great food and location - Edit
This spot is also amazing. The vegan pizza's we had tasted absolutely delicious. We did not have much time because we needed to catch our flight and we would not wanted to miss this place.
Read morePros: All vegan, fantastic taste, Nice place, Friendly staff
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queen.c.k
Points +122
Great vegan food - Edit
We visited here for our last night in Phnom Penh and wish we'd visited earlier so we could go back and try more!
Read moreAll vegan with an extensive menu. The decor isnt fancy but you go for the food and its well worth it.
We had:
- Fried cheese balls (made with their tofu feta)
- Small beer plate
- Tofeta Salad with extra tempeh
- Amok curry
Pros: Fried cheese balls!, Great variety of options, Not short of options with decent amounts of protei
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maddykan
Points +60
Artsy environment and filling food - Edit
Came here for dinner the other night and had a wonderful time exploring the library and attached gallery! The burger and spring rolls were very yummy 😄
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Sasky
Points +335
Lovely environment - Edit
We spent a lovely morning here. There is a big second hand library to scroll through and a little second hand store when you enter. We had a salad (a very generous portion!), a fruit bowl and vegan cheese balls. All very fresh, quick service and very friendly staff. Will definitely come back!
Read morePros: Many options, Vegan cheese balls!, Sustainable concept
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EllinorB
Points +161
I wanted to love it but… - Edit
I tried 2 dishes here - the Mediterranean tofeta salad and the garlic-truffle pizza. So the salad was absolutely amazing and I can highly recommend it! However I can’t say the same about the pizza, that sadly left a lot to be desired. As the meals at this restaurant are quite expensive it’s definitely not worth $6.95 for the pizza for what you get I’m afraid! The tofeta salad is also expensive at $4.90 but at least that one is worth it as it’s amazing! So choose your meal wisely if you want to eat here!
Read morePros: Mediterranean tofeta salad , Beautiful, green setting next to pool
Cons: Very expensive, The pizzas are just not good
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Plantorah
Points +86
Quiet, relaxing oasis with great menu - Edit
I sought out Bong Bonlai for lunch following a full morning. The Kmer-style Ginger Tofu was tasty and filling, accompanied by a Duck Walk IPA — a thoughtful addition to the usual beer options. I rounded out the meal (and my recovery) with a slice of mango cheese cake and coffee. The cheese cake was frozen solid when it arrived in front of me, but it didn’t take long in the heat for it to soften up. This was the only slip in the service.
Read moreI would have been happy to spend the whole afternoon there, but, alas, I had to move.
Pros: Expansive menu, Soothing atmosphere, Part of a larger, impressive mission
Cons: Frozen cheesecake
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bb.$hark
Points +2333
A bit pricey - Edit
Pancakes were a bit too dense, but they tasted good.
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naaadi
Points +164
Great vegan place with lots of different dishes - Edit
Beautiful place; friendly stuff; many different dishes
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TinaLiasi
Points +1126
Great experience - Edit
Lovely place with friendly people, a lot of choices from all of the world. I took the beer menu who was fried kalamari(mushrooms), eggplant, zucchini with garlic sauce. Also fresh passion fruit with mango was great.
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gingerplummy
Points +6397
High Vibe Good Food Eco Friendly - Edit
My title said it all. I got there as soon as I landed in Phnom Penh.🤩 Had fresh spring rolls, Tom yum soup (ginger instead of chili spiciness) & lemon kombucha. What a treat for me! I enjoyed everything single bite of it!
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Bulbleusaur0001
Points +97
Forest atmosphere, great food - Edit
Food was really tasty, khmer style mushroom excellent. Slightly salty but no complains
Read moreon that
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Georgieh
Points +94
Lovely vegan place, cute garden - Edit
This is a very cute restaurant which is fully vegan! The amok was fantastic
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TerenceBrett
Points +128
Good vibe, shame that they allow smoking. - Edit
I love the atmosphere and the food. An oasis in a very busy city. It was such a shame that some selfish people were smoking. BTW, cigarettes are routinely tested on thousands of innocent animals each year. Therefore, I can not view this place as a vegan establishment.
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SaskiaK
Points +727
Fully vegan! - Edit
A lot of options, but not too much. Not too fat (like a lot of dishes and places where we went in seasia), just the ingredients as they are, with a dressing on the side so you can de side yourself how much you want. Like that. Portions not too big, also like that!
Read moreThere's also a nice art exposition, which changes once in a while.
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Mang
Points +19
Delicious foods - Edit
First time I came and had mixed dishes, tom yum, tacos, and make my own salad. Each of them so tasty and my favourite was tacos. I would recommend friends and would love to go again. Oops forgot! They also have hidden small art gallery and library which I loved it with the green atmosphere.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-17
Pros: Food, Atmosphere , Art gallery and library
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Susanontheroad
Points +17
An oasis - Edit
This restaurant is set in a beautiful garden oasis. You can hear the motos out on the street, but will find yourself in a serene garden, among the trees here. Walk through a quaint hotel ground floor to an open air terrace, and you have arrived.
Read moreThe food is creative and delicious. We’ve had breakfast and dinner here and have found them both bright with flavor. Excellent coffee and juices too.
They have a mission to create a better planet for us all, which makes it even more pleasurable to dine here.
Pros: Creative fare, Serene garden setting, Reducing the use of plastics
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JoStac30
Points +775
Tasty food.. At a price! - Edit
Really enjoyed the food and restaurant! Lovely tacos and moussaka for us tonight, along with a very nice mango smoothies and wedges. The prices here will make your eyes water, would love to come back otherwise!
Read morePros: Food, Staff , Atmosphere
Cons: Price!!
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Caca
Points +149
Such a cool place - Edit
I love that we were able to eat at and support an establishment that is trying to make a difference. Supporting children, animals and the environment- well done. We enjoyed our meals. Felt the servings were good. Though having come from Vietnam the prices here are a bit of an ouch! Lost a star because the wedges and most of the base of the pizza was soggy. But tasted fine.
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Juliz
Points +823
Lovely place with good food from different countries - Edit
The location is a real gem in this loud city.
Read moreTo eat in this garden was a pleasure.
The food was tasty and a good portion.
They have also a second hand store and a library and art gallery.
Pros: Lovely place, Good food
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MariucaBolaños
Points +530
Eat and breath - Edit
The place is relaxing. Extensive and varied menu. Something for everyone. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tea, coffee, smoothies, desserts. And all of this on a terrace surrounded by plants.
Read morePros: Food, Place , Art gallery
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