Serves meat, vegan options available. A training restaurant run by CCT. Menu designed by and chefs trained by Australian chefs. Half of menu items are vegetarian or vegan. Vegan items are labeled and include tofu rice bow, siracha bao, tofu sliders. Food is fresh, locally sourced and consists of creative twists on Asian and Khmer food. Lively atmosphere with music and art. Open kitchen designed to watch chefs at work. Service is friendly and welcoming. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm.
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Street 2 (at /Near Central Market), Battambang, Cambodia
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Added by lotustummy on 13 Jan 2014
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37 Reviews
First Review by lotustummy
Hdens234
Points +48
Cool spot away from the heat - Edit
Nice cafe in Battambang with many clearly marked vegan items. We had the Bahn mi tofu sandwiches. They are very spicy, so be warned! The sandwiches were very flavorful but the sauce is messy.😄
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heretobehappy
Points +828
Lovely social enterprise. - Edit
A more luxury experience, a wonderful social enterprise to support. There are vegan or gluten-free options but not a lot that are a combination. The staff helped me navigate the menu to find an option that was suitable for me. Highly recommend.
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ElenaSabella
Points +311
Very tasty - Edit
Our food was delicious and even the small plates filled our bellies. Quiet atmosphere, surely not many locals go there (and that’s a down as there’s only tourists inside) but still worth a dinner.
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isabellaoakley
Points +149
Forget Jaan Baai More Like Jaan Hello - Edit
Wow wow wow what an amazing shiitake oyster mushroom bao.
Read moreHey you choose whether to fling or sling me over another eggplant and mushroom dumpling.
Oh boy that gave me the jitters they were such good corn fritters.
Pros: Service, Supports a great cause, Food execution
Cons:
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RW74
Points +37
Really nice food and service - Edit
The vegan curry was very good as was their ketchup for the fries. A nice place to get vegan food in Battambang. We even order a takeaway at the same time. A bonus that they take card payments which can be tricky here.
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Ashley94
Points +18
Nice place but no vegan options! - Edit
Really nice atmosphere, however there wasn't one vegan option and when I showed this website she said they have not got this menu anymore.
Read moreI had a noodle soup which was vegetarian, with instant noodles. Was tasty but don't come here hoping for a range! Lovely staff and nice music, but again no vegan options or tofu or anything.
Pros: Nice staff
Cons: Not one vegan option, No tofu, Couldn't change menu for vegans
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +9574
Great food, great cause - Edit
Vegan friendly restaurant and attentive staff and a nice atmosphere. The food was surprisingly good. We got a main and two appetisers. When we ordered food another time, they had ran out of tofu, severely limiting options available. I wouldn’t recommend the pana cotta- it was tiny and hard.
Read moreI like that this restaurants helps keep families together through CCT
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Veggie_gone_vegan
Points +689
Lovely food - Edit
There’s a really good choice of vegan food here. I’d like to give it a 5 star because the food was really tasty and the staff were attentive and on it.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Tasty food, Great staff
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lrpvg
Points +25
THERE WAS ANTS IN OUR FOOD!! - Edit
Not value for money!!
Read moreThe staff didnt replace out insects ridden food just put it on a different plate!!!
Food tasted good
Staff were weirdly intimating by how much they “looked after” us
Expensive
Pros: Few vegan options , staff were always refilling water
Cons: Expensive , LITERAL Ants in out food!!!!, Staff stared at you the whole meal
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EveFriel
Points +45
Food was fine - Edit
Had the bhan mi which was pretty good, but expensive. Also had the bao buns which came covered in ants, and when we asked for new ones they bought out the same ones on a different plate. When we got them, they were so peppery they were almost inedible. The service also wasn’t great - the staff all just stared at us while we ate which made for a really odd atmosphere. Overall I wouldn’t come back and definitely wouldn’t recommend
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Thomascapulet
Points +64
Lovely dinner - Edit
My partner and I, had an amazing experience walking the streets and coming across this little gem of a restaurant. We had dinner and it consisted of mushroom and eggplant dumplings, corn fritters and the brown rice with tofu. Complimented with a virgin lychee martini and a Battambang orange and pineapple juice. Everything was amazing and as a sharing experience we both walked out satisfied with the yummy flavours and portions. The staff were amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-18
Pros: Vegan options very clear , Taste , Great staff and nice atmosphere
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ChristinavonWinter
Points +273
Best experience in Battambang so far - Edit
We loved the small plates a lot. We were there 2 times and really enjoyed it.
Read morePros: Clearly labelled vegan , Good taste
Cons: Could have more vegan stuff , Not Full vegetarian / vegan , We didnt like the peanut Brown Rice Tofu
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SophY_Travels
Points +398
Loved this place - Edit
Had some very tasty food here. Traditional Khmer foods.
Read moreIt’s a popular restaurant, very busy when we were there.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Love the community connection , Tasty food
Cons: Slightly more expensive than local places
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ConnorBurke96
Points +34
Amazing place, tasty & friendly - Edit
Food was great, staff were so friendly and loved to have conversations with guests.
Read moreVegan and veggie options were clearly labelled including Khmer foods.
Prices around 5 dollars a meal.
Valuable contribution to local charity and NGOs supporting the efforts to remove children from damaging orphanages!
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-17
Pros: Contributes to local charity & NGOs, Lots of vegan and veggie options, Clearly labelled menu
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LisaSophie
Points +15
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Best food in Cambodia so far. Great taste and very kind staff. When in Battambang you should really try
Read morePros: Lots of vegan and vegetarian option, Really delicious, Great interiour and staff
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Footprints.of.zoe
Points +222
Really worth a visit! - Edit
High quality Khmer cuisine and you can taste the local ingredients featured in each dish. The Eggplant and Mushroom Dumplings and Local Corn Fritters with Ginger Chilli Caramel sauce were amazing. Worth coming at least once for a nice meal
Read morePros: Plenty of veg options , Good quality cuisine , Amazing flavours
Cons: A bit pricier than other local food but worth it
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LaureJul
Points +18
Lovely restaurant with great vegan options, including dessert. Friendly staff. - Edit
We had a lovely dinner at JB where we shared the vegan small plates (baos, dim sums, fritters filled with various veggies). Although we were quite full we ordered and finished our desserts that were also very tasty (seasonal fruits, coconut panna cotta and sorbet). The staff was super nice and we enjoyed the hip atmosphere). I wish I had tried the cocktails too!
Read morePros: Local flavours and produce , The coconut sorbet and panna cotta , Friendly staff
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thetofutravellers
Points +4989
Great restaurant - Edit
This restaurant in the centre of Battambang is a great place to have dinner. I was happy to be able to try a vegan amok curry and thus have a somewhat traditional Khmer dish. Moreover, the restaurant is affiliated with the Cambodian Children‘s Trust.
Read moreIt clearly is a popular restaurant because became absolutely packed during my visit, mostly with expats working in Battambang.
Service was friendly and the food was good, too. Amok curry - and Khmer dishes in general, as I found out - are not my favourite, but that‘s not the restaurant‘s fault. The meal was done well and I also enjoyed the tea.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-29
Pros: Vegan dishes clearly displayed, Nice atmosphere, friendly service, Vegan Khmer dishes on offer
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VeganFoodQuest
Points +1463
Excellent vegan options - Edit
The menu has clearly marked vegan options with small plates and main dishes. We shared mushroom bao, sweet corn fritters and eggplant mushroom dumplings. All very good, each with differing dipping sauces. The staff were very friendly and this remains one of our ‘go to’ options in Battambang.
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rmiah87
Points +112
Great! - Edit
Many years ago, my friend worked for the NGO that set up this place. Came for a visit back when there was almost nowhere else 'Western'-friendly to eat in Battambang and loved it. Am happy to say the food, drinks, and service are all great many years later. Ate the tofu with peas and had a mango coconut daiquiri - both great. Prices a bit steep compared to elsewhere in the town, but it's an enterprise worth supporting.
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KatrienDanhieux
Points +226
Delicious food, hipster atmosphere - Edit
Very modern place and food, which we liked. On the menu it is very clear which food is vegetarian. Also watch out these ones who have a 'h' for hot.
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ontbijtjezondereitje
Points +864
Good atmosphere and good food! - Edit
Amazing food, good price and the staff is really nice! Also a good initiative and support for social enterprise! A must go!
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Vincaljo
Points +46
Good - Edit
We didn't eat there, but we are sure it is nice!
Read moreThe reason for this rating is the note, that the 1/3 $ valuation is just wrong. We travel with a low budget and this place definitely not fit in.
Pros: Well designed, Friendly Staff , Good menu
Cons: For people with high budget
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MeganMTV
Points +86
Very good - Edit
The food here was very good. They were able to adapt the set menu to be vegan - $18.50 (USD) each for 5 dishes plus dessert, coffee and a glass of wine. It was a lot of food so order a la carte if you didn’t bring your appetite. The food was all very fresh, they choose the best seasonal produce from the market every day. It was also a nice variation on vegan food, a little bit different from the usual options. Staff were really lovey and spoke good English. I really love the environmental and social considerations of this place too - free water refills to discourage the use of plastic water bottles and a great training ground for young new chefs and hospitality staff.
Read morePros: Good food, Fresh project, Environmental and social consience
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NatashaSzp
Points +85
Worth The Extra Money - Edit
Although this is undoubtedly the most expensive restaurant we've eaten at in Cambodia, it is also one of the best. I cannot fault the service, variety of options, food presentation or taste. We ordered four small plates between two of us and it was more than enough. Staff were very friendly, and cocktails were delicious. If you don't mind spending a little more, this place is definitely worth it.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Excellent food, Tasty cocktails
Cons: Pricey
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Selonyx
Points +1120
Was okay but nothing special - Edit
Had the vegetable curry was alright but probably won’t come back again.
Read morePros: Few vegan options
Cons: Expensive , Average food
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Rayahana
Points +18
nice place but expensive - Edit
The service is perfect, the staff is very professional and nice. Unfortunately the portion are small. I ordered the mushroom and eggplant dumplings and my boyfriend the large pad Thai and it was not enough for 2 people.
Read moreI was disappointed but if you are ready to put a little more money it is a really nice place with yummy food!
Pros: nice place, AC, good food
Cons: expensive
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