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February 2009
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Marcus Marcus

The bustling markets are a Mecca for bargain hunters, but there’s also a lot to choose from if you're feeling charitable
Before You Go
Out there on the street are a number of charities intent on improving the lives of the city’s dispossessed kids and giving them a future

You may well be spoilt for choice when it comes to stocking up on souvenirs and knick knacks to take home to friends and family, but it’s worth knowing that there are many shops and boutiques which offer you an opportunity to contribute, in a small way, to improving the sustained welfare of local people and communities.
An initiative of The Active Help Cambodia Foundation, Aw’-kun Shop+Help at 19D St 172 donates its takings to help create and sustain employment in a village called Anlong Khong (15km outside Phnom Penh) and has assisted in raising the standard of living in the community. A pre-school for toddlers was also built by the AHCF four years ago and provides 200 children with an education and two meals a day.
The shop primarily sells things that have been made in the village. In addition, Aw’-kun has been in touch with several local non-governmental organisations and cherry picked products from many Fair Trade Cambodian outfits. So there’s a lot on offer, from hand-embroidered velvet and silk bags to novelty mobiles; locally produced rose-apple, pineapple and papaya jams, lemon marmalade and palm wine with ginger. Stuck for a greetings card? Beautifully intricate hand-painted cards by a 16-year-old artist are on offer and the profits go towards sending her five brothers and sisters to school.
The shop also provides an exclusive Golden Tuk-Tuk taxi service, with 40% of the revenue going towards helping renovate slum areas (023 990 250 to book). Also, if you get the munchies when visiting the shop, you can select food from the menus of local restaurants and they will donate 10% of the bill to Aw’-kun and deliver. 
The National Centre For Disabled Persons (3 Norodom Bvd) is a high-quality boutique showcasing the outstanding work from the many training workshops that are part of this admirable project. Inside it is a flurry of colour with bright, two-tone cottons and silks. Quality sculptures include onyx and wooden Buddha busts at $27, stone Apsara dancers gracefully adorned in snakes and an impressive seven-headed serpent entwined around Ganesh, the elephant god, at $42 were artistic standouts. I walked home with a beautifully intricate 10in-tall wooden fairground Ferris wheel worth every cent of its modest $7 price tag.
Friends’n’Stuff (215 St 13) is another well-stocked shop selling everything from electrical goods, lampshades and jewellery to clothes, CDs and DVDs, books, toys, bags, purses, scarves and hats of every description as well as my first sound investment for the rainy season: a knee-length raincoat with a hood and collar cuff’n’hemline tartan trim. Heads certainly turn, I can tell you.
Friends International’s main objective is to help Cambodia’s street kids find a better life through skills training, protection against abuse and educational and vocational help. It also runs a restaurant next door, Le Café du Centre at the French Cultural Centre and Romdeng, which specialises in rural Khmer food (74 St 174). All three are staffed and run by former street kids.
It’s worth remembering when shopping for silks at the Unesco HQ in Phnom Penh, that visitors are welcome to drop in and look at its vast collection of silk weaves. Unesco will sell the pieces at what experts believe are fair prices. Its office is on Samdech Sothearos Bvd near the Royal Palace and National Museum, and is open on weekdays from 7.30am-noon and 1:30pm to 5pm.

Nov 2008

Clive Graham-Ranger

Gagging for a nibble of stilton, longing for a wedge of runny brie? Never fear, there’s a toothsome selection right here
Mousetrap Medley
In Britain a ploughman’s is pub fare with a hunk of bread, cheese and pickles. Luckily, in Phnom Penh you can replicate the experience

For the majority of Khmers, cheese is an acquired taste largely handed down to them by the French, who know quite a lot about fromages, frais or not. And we’re not talking here about your mass-market cheddar extra strong or that plastic stuff called Kraft cheese slices.
If you’re looking for a completely different taste sensation from the noodles, amok, luc lack world of Khmer cuisine, it’s good to know that Phnom Penh continues to live up to its reputation as a taste-the-world destination not necessarily attuned only to ethnic taste. For any foodie worthy of the name, there’s a cheese mountain out there just waiting to be nibbled, savoured, plated and served either with wine (as in wine’n’cheese party) or after a sickly sweet dessert.
Although not every grocery store in the city offers a wide range of cheeses, some stand out as champions of the cause.
Take Veggy’s (23 St 240), for example. Not only is it the shop of choice for members of the Cambodian royal family, but also in its refrigerated back room the staff will cut you a lump of brie des meux and camembert, sell you a pre-cut wedge of house-wrapped cheddar, compte pointe, gruyère, parmesan (for grating to sprinkle over spaghetti), chevre, edam, emmental and others. At one end of the price scale a piece of gouda is $1.50 and parmesan $1 to chevre at $6.50 and brie at $3.24. This mecca of good food also offers most of the necessary accompaniments, such as water and digestive biscuits (from $2.60 a packet) to olives (de-stoned for $2.60) and $5 for small cocktail gherkins and, when available, joy of joys, Branston pickle.
There are several other shops and supermarkets that offer small but tasty selections of cheeses (mostly familiar pre-wrapped, household names) including Thai Huot and just along the street, the Bayon Supermarket at 133-135 Monivong Bvd.
If you can’t be bothered to do the shopping or just get the munchies when you’re out on the raz for the night, there are several places around town that will rustle you up a splendid ploughman’s (often with ham as well as cheese) and include Green Vespa (95 Sisowath Quay) and Huxley’s (30 St 136) or a fetta cheese salad at the two Garden Center Cafes ( 60-61 St 108 and 48 St57).
But the champion cheese emporium when it comes to choice, but not necessarily price, by yards is Lucky Supermarket at 160 Sihanouk Bvd. When you get to the entrance, go left towards the packaged meat and vegetables and turn left again to gaze in wonder and salivating lust at the cold cabinet loaded with cheese, cooked meats, parma hams, pâtés and all manner of other delicious delights. It’s a long way short of the groaning shelves at the Carrefour chain of supermarkets in France and the food hall at Harrods but then, this is Cambodia.
Contained in the cabinet is an almost complete A-Z of churned charmers. You may not be familiar with Beaufort ($9.70/100g), Campero ($6.25) and Brebis ($7.20), but contal jeune ($3.90), stilton ($5.60), holey emmental ($2.60), exquisitely hard and toothsome tomme de la Jura ($4.20) and its hardy Pyrenees cousin ($4.10) share ample breathing space with gorgonzola ($5.10), blue stilton ($5.60) and a tasty cheddar called “Top Hat” ($5.30). The only thing missing from this foray into the ploughman’s world is a crunchy pickled onion. Problem solved. Paragon’s bottled Australian onions in vinegar cost only $3 a jar . . . while stocks last!

May 2008

Clive Graham-Ranger

Forget the hassle of inflated western prices, there are plenty of market traders eager to do a deal on just about anything
Bargains Galore
A few hours last-minute shopping takes a lot of patience, a calculator for a brain and the straight face of a seasoned poker player

Over the almost six years I have been coming here, Phsar Thmei (the Central Market) has always been my last-minute pit stop of choice to satisfy the demands of expectant friends and family.
On arrival you encounter a bustling, colourful walkway with T-shirts, carved wooden ornaments, onyx statuettes, everyday and silk kramas, edible insects, bangles, baubles and beads. Beyond this is the beautiful art deco market hall built on a reclaimed swamp between 1935 and 1937. It houses everything from glass displays of gold, silver, semi-precious stones and knock-off watches to clothing and household goods, from pots and pans to pressure cookers and vacuum cleaners of all kinds in a collection of narrow retail passages that reach out in a clock-face pattern to the surrounding streets.
Ngouv Bopha-Phen, whose stall is one of many in the main walkway entrance to the covered market, has sold me more T-shirts than I have friends. At $2 each (less if you buy in bulk) a wine-stained Angkor Wat design is quickly replaced with a Khmer regular and irregular verb, Cambodian flag or minefield survivor’s design.
Adidas, Crocodile and Adidas short-sleeved sports shirts from Singapore are $5 and a natty pair of tennis shorts is $2. But, hey, everything is negotiable, even the 50c cotton krama. The $5 price tag for a silk one can be negotiated down if you also buy a cloth letter rack and craft-made cotton handbag.
Bulk may be a concern, but it’s worth handling and admiring some of the more obvious souvenirs, such as the beautifully stratified Visnu statue shaped like a pineapple on a plinth that I still covet but didn’t buy for $45 when $35 was rejected three times.
Beyond that are the jewellery huxters (verdigris is the gold and silver chains’ middle name) and mostly, dodgy-watch dealers whose stock is piled inches high and knocked out with good cheer. Probe deeper into the bowels of the market and you’ll find armloads of cheap Camel and Armani shirts you’ve always wanted but previously baulked at paying the price and enough pairs of knickers for small change that will keep you in underwear for life. My favourite place, the bargainer’s paradise without exception, is Heng Heng in the nearby Sorya Market. The father and son watch dealers are a class act. Inscrutable to a fault, they sell anything from cheap Chinese copies and knock-offs to Rolexes and Tag Heuers at $100-plus that are too close to call in terms of their progeny.
Kim Seng and his son Sokkheang started their business in 2005 and are open from 9am to 9pm seven days a week. They are one of the great, 21st-century bargaining double acts of all time, with an open-faced honesty that would declare black is white if necessary.
There, in the glass display cabinets and secret drawers underneath, is an acquisitive horoligist’s wet dream, a collection of names from the past and the present day that conjure previously out-of-reach images of luxury. Rolex, Bulgari, Gucci, Omega, Tissot, Cartier, Tag Heuer, Breitling and Emporio Armani are all there in parade ground, spick-and-span form, shining examples of the copier’s art and guile. Sokkheang tells me they sell about 20 to 30 watches a day priced from $30 to $40. But under the counter are the treasures they keep for discerning customers willing to pay $165 for a genuine-looking Rolex Submariner. Mind you, my Breitling Navitimer, $30, has kept perfect time for two years.

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Feb 2008

Melanie Brew

For the adventurous shopaholic, used clothing outlets offer plenty of opportunities.
Worth Every Penny
Indeed, shopping for used clothing can be fun and more than a little rewarding.

I’ve never been a proponent of new clothes. There’s always the off chance that you’ll show up to work wearing the same thing as your boss, or God forbid, your boss’s wife. Years ago, I found the answer to having a unique style in secondhand shops. Luckily for us here in Cambodia, we have many options to dress ourselves in a fashion all of our own.
Psar O'russey (not to be confused with the Russian market) has nearly an entire floor dedicated to shops that deal primarily in used clothes. I myself have purchased a three thousand dollar pair of Italian leather pumps here for a mere ten dollars. The deals are there for the taking if you have the patience to dig around. I asked a sales woman where the goods came from one sunny Sunday morning and she laughed and said, “Aid”. Apparently, overseas aid organisations send clothing provisions to Cambodians who, in turn, sell to whoever has the gumption to sift through the piles of bounty.
When shopping for used clothes in the markets I would advise taking the following items: water, a fan, insect repellent, change in riel and single dollars, a good attitude, an open mind and companionship. What could otherwise be a hot, tedious journey can be a fun filled morning or afternoon with these simple precautions. Remember that there are no dressing rooms but you can try on clothes and shoes out in the open, so dress accordingly.
So, back to Psar O'russey (it's on Street 182 just west of Monivong). Go upstairs and head north, then take your time as you meander through the aisles and don’t feel compelled to buy instantaneously. It's more than likely that what you want will still be there on a second pass. But who knows what may be around the next bend? Have a bit of patience when shopping here as it's one of the busier markets in town. If you have a zen spirit though, the trip can be fantastic and the people-watching incredible.
Psar Beoung Keng Kang (BKK market) is another infamous vintage and used clothing haunt. Located on Street 380 between 51 and 63, the atmosphere is less manic than O'russey and the shopping is just as good, some say better. The stalls are small and crammed with selections of all sorts of clothes, and lately there has been an influx of vintage eighties wear, but if you’re willing to put in some effort you'll be able to find just about anything, from parachute pants to psychedelic prints.
Next are the street stalls. If you have a look around, you will notice them everywhere, especially around Wat Phnom. Here you will find merchants set up on sidewalks and in streets selling used goods. The markets can get hot and a little claustrophobic after too long so go on, get out and take a walk around. Street 19 just before it runs into the Wat is a great area to wander.
Phnom Penh isn’t the only place with vintage street fashion shops. There is an excellent little stall in Siem Reap next to the U-Care at the end of Pub Street. My husband frequently travels to Siem Reap for business and, as he tends to be absent-minded, he often forgets to take clothes with him. This street shop has helped out numerous times. Although it is small, the turn over is high, so if you’re up that way, check it out often!
In summary, the street bazaars are a better bargain, however the markets have a wider selection. So take the time to visit Cambodia’s unique thrift shops and, I promise, you won’t go out wearing the same thing as your boss’s wife.

ARTS,CRAFTS&SILK
 If you're after some retail therapy then you should find a suitable outlet somewhere within our listings. Don't neglect the local markets, especially Central and Russian marketsand check out the Night Market, located at the river end of Street 108 (open Fri-Sun only). There you'll find art, crafts and more from several Cambodia provinces, making it a must-see during your time in the city.s.

Angkor Beauty Handicrafts
Outlet near the riverfront selling silk,
silverwork, jewellery and handicrafts.
33, St.178 - 012 555 111
[Opening times: 9am-8pm]

Angkor Silk Shop
Riverfront outlet selling a decent range
of Khmer silk and other local handicrafts.
353, Sisowath Quay - 012 623 399
[Opening times: 8am-10pm]

Art Steel
Fine wrought iron furniture and accessories, hand-made by skilled craftsmen.
87, St.240 - 012 890 916
[Opening times: 7am-9pm]

Aw'-kun Shop+Help
Non-profit shop; Fair Trade souvenirs, tuk-tuk service, restaurant, bus/boat tickets.
19D, St.172 - 023 990 250
[Opening times: 8:30am-9:30pm]

Baskets of Cambodia
Quality baskets and mats handmade
in north-eastern Cambodia. Fair trade.
28, St.86 - 012 761 826
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

Cambodian Craft Cooperation
Various locally handcrafted souvenirs
including silver, ceramics and fabrics.
1, Norodom Boulevard - 023 982 154
[Opening times: 9am-8pm]

Cambodian Handicraft Association
Varied handicrafts, silks and souvenirs
produced my association members.
40, St.160 - 023 881 720
[Opening times: 8am-6pm]

Citadel
Hand forged blades, hand-made knives,
swords and hunting bows. Realised
according to ancestral methods.
10, St.110 - 012 802 676, 092 313 962 www.citadel.com.kh
[Opening times: 10am-5pm]

Colours of Cambodia
Colourful silks and other handicrafts
made by local Khmer craftsmen.
373, Sisowath Quay - 023 217 974
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

Couleurs d’Asie
Asian furniture, home decor, silk and
silk products, art, curios and antiques.
Soft furnishings and other handicrafts.
Custom orders welcome.
33, St.240 - 023 221 075
 www.couleursdasie.net
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

CYK Handicrafts
Traditioanl hand-woven Khmer silks using natural dyes. Made-to-order service.
67, Sothearos Boulevard - 023 210 849
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

DHPA
Silk, handicrafts and jewellery produced
by disabled individuals and widows.
106, St.51 - 012 950 521
[Opening times: 7am-5pm]

Hagar Design
NGO-based outlet selling Cambodian
silk, silk products and other handicrafts.
9, St.163 - 023 219 133
[Opening times: 9am-8pm]

Hanuman Antiques & Arts
Antique silver objects from the early 20th century, decorated with Angkor-inspired designs. Buddha figures in bronze, silver
and wood. Ancient silks also available.
13B, St.334 - 023 211 916
[Opening times: 8am-6pm]

Hidden Treasures
Asian antiques, ceramics, paintings,
Buddha figures and other curiosities.
9, St.148 - 012 717 212
[Opening times: 10am-6pm]

Jayana - Arts of Living
Colourful Cambodian silks, handicrafts
and various other wooden items.
4A, St.57 - 023 333 993
[Opening times: 8am-8pm]

Kashaya-Subtyl
Fashion boutique selling silk creations
and a range of home décor items.
55A, St.240 - 023 992 710
[Opening times: 10am-7pm]

Khmer Princess
A varied selection of traditionally
crafted silk products and lamps.
17A, St.278 - 012 505 904
[Opening times: 8am-7pm]

KNN
Handmade Cambodian mats, silk and
bamboo products. Made-to-order service.
169, Sisowath Quay - 023 223 687
[Opening times: 8am-8pm]

Kravan House
Varied silks, silk handicrafts, stone and
wood carvings, statues and metalwork.
13, St.178 - 023 990 195
[Opening times: 9am-9pm]

KSPA
Silk and silk products including exquisite
bags. Proceeds go to a local orphanage.
142, St.19 - 023 220 232
[Opening times: 8am-8pm]

Le Lezard Bleu
High quality traditional and contemporary
art, decor, furniture and sculptures.
61, St.240 - 023 986 978
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

Le Rit’s NYEMO
NGO-based retail outlet selling varied
silk handicrafts and soft furnishings.
14, St.155 cnr St.450 - 023 216 944
[Opening times: 7:30am-4:30pm]

Lotus Pond
Antiques, furniture, carvings, fine silk
and handicrafts including spirit houses.
57, St.178 - 023 426 782
[Opening times: 9am-9pm]

Lotus Silk Pannaleak
Boutique selling locally-sourced handicrafts
and various home accessories.
1B, St.278 - 012 894 735
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

Lucky Souvenir
The largest collection of souvenirs.
Fine Cambodian silks and accessories.
Gold and silver jewelry including high
quality gemstones. Statues and carvings. Silverwork, arts and antiques.
St.51 (next to Mekong Bank) - 012 345 457
[Opening times: 8am-6:30pm]

Mekong Arts
High quality traditional and contemporary
art, decor, furniture and sculptures.
33, St.178 - 012 406 294
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

Mulberry
Boutique shop selling a range of
colourful, locally-produced handicrafts.
9, St.51 - 016 222 750
[Opening times: 10am-6pm]

NCDP Retail Outlet
NGO-based shop selling silks and other handicrafts made by the disabled.
3, Norodom Boulevard - 023 213 734
[Opening times: 10am-6pm]

Neang Mliss
NGO-based boutique shop selling
all types of silk and silk products.
4D, St.230 - 023 880 087
[Opening times: 8am-7pm]

NE Cambodia Souvenir
Colourful furnishings and handicrafts
from tribal villages in Ratanakkiri province.
52, St.240 - 012 953 702
[Opening times: 7am-8pm]

Orange River
Boutique selling SE Asian curios, fabrics, housewares, silk and silk products.
363, Sisowath Quay - 023 214 594
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

Pavillon d'Asie
Shop and gallery - Excellent high quality selection of traditional and contemporary Cambodian artwork - carvings - sculptures - antiques - paintings - photos - ceramics - bronzes - art-deco furniture - home accessories.
24-26, Sihanouk Boulevard - 023 221 909 www.pavillondasie.com
[Opening times: 9am-6pm (closed Sun)]

Peace Handicrafts Shop
Handicrafts and colourful silk
products made by disabled Khmers.
39C, St.155 - 023 993 331
[Opening times: 7am-5pm]

Phnom Penh Souvenir Shop
Retail shop selling a range of Cambodian souvenirs from different provinces.
71, St.240 - 012 934 852
[Opening times: 8am-7pm]

Rajana
Silk products, paintings, jewellery,
bamboo products and other handicrafts.
St.450 at St.155 - 023 364 795
[Opening times: 10am-6pm]

Roth Souvenir Shop
Silks, carvings, clothing, jewellery,
kitchen ware and other handicrafts.
18, St.178 - 012 603 484
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

Sanaka Silk
Silk clothing, wall-hangings and
homewares made using natural dyes.
267, Sisowath Quay - 023 223 304
[Opening times: 9am-10pm]

Sap Bay
An interesting range of interior decor, tableware and gifts. Cafe upstairs too.
85, St.240 - 012 369 867
[Opening times: 10:30am-5pm (closed Mon)]

Sapa Boutique
Colourful boutique specialising in SE
Asian textiles and other handicrafts.
9, St.178 - 012 871 753
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

Sarika
A wide range of quality Cambodian
crafts, silks, cotton clothing and jewellery.
1, St.92 (Sunway Hotel) - 023 430 333
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

Sayon Silkworks
Handmade Khmer silk cushions, scarves, handbags, lamps and home elements - designed with inimitable flair by Khmer decorator Sayon. Custom orders too..
40, St.178 - 012 1746 150 www.sayonsilkworks.com
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

Sentosa
Silk products including clothing,
pillows and other soft furnishings.
33, Sothearos Boulevard - 023 215 074
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

Silk & Pepper
A unique collection of colourful,
Asian-influenced home interiors and gifts.
1, St.154 at Sisowath Quay / 33 St.178
012 680 060
[Opening times: 7:30am-10pm]

Sobbhana
Boutique selling Khmer silk products
made using traditional weaving skills.
23, St.144 (corner St.49) - 023 219 455
[Opening times: 9am-noon, 2:30-6pm]

Somalina
Stylish outlet selling arts, crafts and a
range of colourful silks and silk products.
67A, St.178 - 023 350 568
[Opening times: 8am-7pm]

Sopor Khmer
Traditional silk products and clothing,
silver sculptures and Khmer handicrafts.
183, Norodom Boulevard - 023 223 911
[Opening times: 8am-7pm]

Ta Prohm Souvenirs
A wide range of Cambodian silk products including clothing. Custom orders taken.
49B, St.178 - 023 224 729
[Opening times: 8am-7pm]

Tabitha Cambodia
A wide variety of Cambodian ornaments including quilted silk bed covers, decorative cushions, silk scarves, jewellery and much more. Proceeds go towards helping with community development.
239, St.51 & 360 - 023 721 038
www.tabitha.ca
[Opening times: 7am-6pm]

Tendance Khmer
Traditional, quality Khmer silk products
created using contemporary designs.
4A, St.278 - 012 584 661
[Opening times: 10am-9pm]

Tom Boy Collection
Silk clothing, bags, silverware
and other souvenirs. Make-to-order
retail and wholesale service available.
5, St.178 - 012 865 898
[Opening times: 8am-9pm]

Tooit Tooit
GET GREEN! Friends’ playful market stall selling creative handicrafts and recycled accessories, by parents of former street children
in vulnerable communities.
Russian Market (Stall 312)
www.friends-international.org
[Opening times: 8am-5pm]

Veayobotr
“We have travelled to the farthest
reaches of old Asia to seek out the
finest original objects for your home.”
188, St.13 - 023 986 690, 012 488 666
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

Wat Than Artisans
Retail outlet selling colourful, hand-
crafted Cambodian gifts and homewares.
180, Norodom Boulevard - 023 216 321
[Opening times: 7:30am-noon, 1:30-5pm]

Weaves of Cambodia
Scarves, shawls, sarongs and more,
all locally produced in Cambodia.
24, St.29 - 023 218 963
[Opening times: 6am-9pm]

ART&PHOTOGRAPHICGALLERIES

Apsara Art Gallery
Contemporary SE Asian art, paintings and photographs. Framing service available.
170A, St.450 - 012 867 390
[Opening times: 7am-6pm]

Art Café
Stylish gallery and bistro featuring
changing exhibitions by local artists.
84, St.108 - 012 834 517
[Opening times: 9am-8pm]

Asasax Art Gallery
Gallery featuring the unique works
of local contemporary artist Asasax.
192, St.178 - 012 217 795
[Opening times: 9am-8pm]

Asia Art Gallery
Contemporary SE Asian art including
paintings, photographs and postcards.
corner St.278 and St.51 - 012 231 891
[Opening times: 7am-7pm]

DoriThy Gallery
Recently-opened gallery of black and
white photographs by Doris Böttcher.
9, St.278 - 012 661 552
[Opening times: 7am-7pm]

FCC Phnom Penh
Regular photographic exhibitions by
a range of international contributors.
361, Sisowath Quay - 023 724 014
[Opening times: 7am-midnight]

French Cultural Center
Changing exhibitions on the ground floor
as well as special talks and other events.
218, St.184 - 023 213 124
[Opening times: 7am-7pm]

Happy Painting Gallery
Gallery featuring the colourful paintings
of locally-based French artist Stef.
363, Sisowath Quay (FCC) - 023 726 100
[Opening times: 8am-10pm]

Java Gallery
Changing exhibitions by local and international artists in a comfortable atmosphere.
There's also a full bar and a wide
selection of food options.
56, Sihanouk Boulevard - 023 987 420 www.javaarts.org
[Opening times: 7am-10pm]

Meta House
The kingdom's first night gallery showing contemporary SE Asian and international
fine arts, multi-media and light installations.
6, St.264 (opposite Wat Botum) - 012 607 465  www.meta-house.com
[Opening times: 6pm-midnight (closed Mon)]

New Art Gallery
Contemporary SE Asian art, paintings
and photographs. Framing services too.
20, St.9 - 012 824 570
[Opening times: 7am-6pm]

Pavillon d'Asie
A high quality selection of traditional
and contemporary Cambodian artwork.
24-26, Sihanouk Boulevard - 023 221 909
[Opening times: 7am-6pm]

Phirun Gallery
Gallery of contemporary SE Asian art,
located on the popular "golden mile".
3B, St.278 - 012 691 016
[Opening times: 7am-7pm]

Reyum Gallery
Art gallery managed by Institute of Arts
and Cultures. Teaching and research too.
47, St.178 - 023 217 149
[Opening times: 7am-6:30pm]

SCAN Gallery
Art venue featuring changing exhibits
by both local and international artists.
4, St.282 - 023 214 498
www.hotel-scandinavia-cambodia.com
[Opening times: 7am-11pm]

Two Fish Studio
Gallery space; art & Chinese calligraphy
classes; reflective practice and more.
2D, St.302 - 026 377 687
www.twofish-gallerycafe.com
[Opening times: 11am-10pm]

CLOTHING&ACCESSORIES

You can find a vast range of clothing at the local markets though the quality of the merchandise is variable and many items are merely copies of famous brand names
- so don’t be too surprised if the buttons fall off your new “designer” shirt.
The following outlets either manufacture products themselves
or source them from reliable suppliers.

Alfredo House of Silver
Selling only the purest form of silver, 92.5. Italian designs, manufactured in Thailand. Alfredo exports jewelry to over 40
countries all over the world.
313, Sisowath Quay (Cambodiana Hotel)
023 992 684
[Opening times: 8am-9pm]
Ambre
High-end men's and ladies' clothing
created by local designer Romyda Keth.
37, St.178 - 012 688 608
[Opening times: 10am-6pm (closed Sunday)]
Beautiful Shoes
Custom-made shoes for men, women and children. Prices from around $15 a pair.
138B, St.143 - 012 848 438
[Opening times: 7am-6:30pm]
Bliss Boutique
Unique, handcrafted quilts, clothes
and home wares... a feast for the eyes.
29, St.240 - 023 215 754
[Opening times:9am-6pm]
BS Fashion
Imported, relatively expensive clothing, accessories and shoes for men and women.
13-61, St.63 (Sorya Shopping Centre) - 023 885 529
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]
Dara Shoes
Custom-made shoes for men, women and children. Prices from around $15 a pair.
10, St.166 - 012 855 173
[Opening times: 7:30am-5:30pm]
Ebony Apsara Designs
Tailor-made clothes created by skilled Khmer designer Rina (who speaks fluent English).
42, St.178 - 012 1942 116
[Opening times: please call]
Elsewhere Boutique
French-designed fashions, gifts,
homewares and a range of lingerie.
175, St.51, corner of St.254 - 023 211 348
[Opening times: 10am-late (closed Tuesday)]
Freshie Girls
We create all kinds of women's
dresses according to your wishes.
Choose from our catalogue or bring your
own model. Service at home available.
200B, Norodom Boulevard & St.110 - 016 830 414
[Opening times: 7am-9pm]
Friends @ 240
Creative fashion studio selling
design by young students from Mith
Samlanh/Friends. Clothing, accessories
and tailoring service available.
32, St.240 - 012 673 078
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]
Jasmine Boutique
Popular boutique offering stylish hand-woven clothes and accessories made exclusively
in Cambodia. Delightfully feminine
and of the highest quality.
73, St.240 - 023 223 103
[Opening times - 7:30am-6pm]
Kambuja
A blend of western design and eastern mystique, a cocktail of influences from
the culture of Cambodia and the
catwalks of couture, Kambuja is style.
165, St.110 - 012 613 586
[Opening times: 9am-8pm]
Kroma Clothes Shop
Silk and cotton clothes, bags, pillows,
soft furnishings and other materials.
Monivong Bvd (Boeung Trabek High School)
023 211 886
[Opening times: 7:30am-5pm]

Laura
Women's fashion and tailor shop.
6, St.5 - 012 794 727
[Opening times: 7:30am-5pm]

Lucky Jewelry
Full service jeweler including custom design. Diamond, gold, silver, pearl and natural gemstones. Certified gemologists from
GIA can assist you. Quality with
impeccable service.
9-10, St.118 - 012 304 777
[Opening times: 8am-6:30pm]

Smateria
Smateria is not Varied products and
accessories made from recycled materials.
8, St.57 - 012 647 061
[Opening times: 8am-7pm]
Sống Resort Boutique
We capture the traditional lifestyle,
offering tunics, sandals, bed linen, quilts..
A kaleidoscope of elegant,
casual items for you, your
family and your home.
75, St.240 - 023 211 741
www.songresort.com
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

Spicy Green Mango
Clothes and shoes for men and women.
4A, St.278 / 29, St.178 - 012 721 603
[Opening times: 9am-9pm]
Subtyl & Kashaya
Original fashion boutique presenting
exclusive designs of fashion accessories,
silk creations, home decor items and
bags, luggage, belts, hats, shoes, scarves, shawls, cushions, wallets and more.
55E0, St.240 - 023 992 710, 012 800 110
[Opening times: 10am-7pm]

Thida Silver Shop
A good selection of modern and antique silverware at very reasonable prices.
14, Sothearos Boulevard - 023 213 191
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

Threads
Women's and men's clothing.
Boutique with unique cosmopolitan
designs in cotton, silk and linen, by
Cambodian designer Phon Srey Poan (Linda).
56E1, Sihanouk Boulevard (behind Java Cafe)
012 768 248
[Opening times: 10am-7pm]
Tom & Alice Boutique
Phnom Penh’s custom tailor of choice
for men and women; we can design
anything you want. Fast & friendly
service. English-speaking staff.
Free pick up in BKK district.
153, St.278 - 012 796 286
[Opening times: 8am-8pm]

Tom Boy Collection
A wide selection of brand-name
clothes and shoes including large sizes.
5, St.178 - 012 865 898
[Opening times: 8am-9pm]

Tuol Sleng Shoes
Custom-made shoes for men, women and children. Prices from around $15 a pair.
144, St.143 - 012 739 358
[Opening times: 6am-7pm]
Water Lily
Original creations designed
by Christine Gauthier, including
necklaces,bags, beads and table cloths.
37, St.240 - 012 812 469
www.waterlilycreation.com
[Opening times: 9am-7pm
Yano Silver
Locally-made silverware, jewellery and
a range of quality gold and silk products.
6, St.118 - 023 211 290
[Opening times: 7am-7pm]
Zoco
Funky boutique selling bags and
accessories as well as a range of clothing.
22B, St.278 - 012 175 5964
[Opening times: 10am-9pm]

BOOKS,CDS,TOYS&DVDS

You can also find secondhand books at most guesthouses around town.
Please note that many new books, CDs and DVDs for sale here are pirated
and the quality varies widely. They may also be illegal to import to your
home country. Caveat emptor.

9CD Center
Small DVD shop with a good selection
of titles and a very helpful owner.
1, St.51 - 015 775 696
[Opening times: 8am-11pm]
Bohr's Books
Secondhand books to buy, sell or trade
in English and a few other languages.
5, Sothearos Boulevard - 012 929 148
[Opening times: 8am-8pm]
Boom Boom Room
iPod, MP3 recording audio CDs. Choose
from over 4000 albums. Funky clothing too.
St.93 (Boeung Kak Lake) also 1C St.278
012 709 096
[Opening times:9am-9pm]
Carnets d'Asie
French-language bookshop also selling
a range of magazines and newspapers.
218, St.184 (French Cultural Centre) - 012 799 959
www.carnetsdasie-angkor.com
[Opening times: 8am-8pm]
CD World
A wide range of CDs, VCDs, DVDs, games
and software, with many latest releases.
103, Sihanouk Boulevard - 023 216 287
[Opening times: 8am-9pm]
D's Books
Secondhand books - buy, sell, exchange. Usually offers $1-3 for used books.
7, St.178 and 79, St.240 - 012 726 355
[Opening times: 9am-9pm]
Farlin
Toys and a range of clothing for
babies and young children.
129, Monivong Boulevard - 023 886 688
[Opening times: 7:30am-8:30pm]

First CD Centre
A wide range of good quality CDs and
DVDs including some latest releases.
126, Sihanouk Boulevard - 012 866 755
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

Kids' World
A range of toys and accessories
for babies and young children.
112, Sothearos Boulevard - 023 214 333
[Opening times: 10am-6pm]

Monument Books
Extensive range of English (and other)
language books, newspapers and magazines.
111, Norodom Boulevard - 023 217 617
[Opening times: 10am-6pm]

Monument Toys
Since early 2007, we have stocked
quality toys from worldwide suppliers,
from timeless classics to current trends.
Parents and children can spend quality
time together here and share fun.
111, Norodom Boulevard - 023 217 617
[Opening times: 10am-6pm]

Oro Music Planet
Specialised iPod/MP3 recording & video. Create your own favourite playlist from an amazing library of Music & TV series. Mac/Windows support, IT consultant. Great prices.
St.93 (Boeung Kak lake) - 012 457 007
[Opening times: 9am-9pm]

Real World CD
Good quality DVDs including many latest releases. Music CDs and software too.
5, St.178 - 016 988 699
[Opening times: 10am-9pm]

Tom Boy Collection & CD
Varied souvenirs especially silk and silver products, also a range of CDs and DVDs.
383, Sisowath Quay (at Royal Hotel)
012 865 898
[Opening times: 8am-10pm]

FURNITURE

In addition to the specialist outlets here, it's worth checking out "Wicker Avenue",
a collection of wicker furniture shops at the southern end of Sothearos Blvd near
the junction with Norodom Blvd. Most outlets have ready-made items for sale
or can make products to your specifications.

Bazar Art de Vivre
Antique and contemporary furniture,
antiques, artwork, lighting and textiles.
28, Sihanouk Boulevard - 012 776 492
[Opening times: 8:30am-6pm]

Chez l'Artisan
All kinds of wooden furniture,
lampshades, handicrafts and more.
42D, St.178 - 012 869 634
[Opening times: 9am-9pm]

Decor De Chine
Stylish boutique on the riverfront selling
a range of Chinese antique furniture.
245, Sisowath Quay - 012 999 900
[Opening times: 9am-6pm]

I Ching Decor
Combining beautiful traditional
design ideas with chic Asian flair.
Diverse services including custom
made furniture, interior design
and architectural services.
85, Sothearos Boulevard - 023 220 873
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

Ida Gallery
Boutique gallery with a beautiful range
of Indonesian furniture and handicrafts.
34, St.352 - 023 987 270
[Opening times: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri only)]

WINE&SPECIALTY FOODS

AusKhmer
A good selection of imported meats,
groceries, cheeses, wines and beers.
125Z, St.105 - 023 214 478
[Opening times: 8am-8pm]
Chocolate Shop (The)
Chocolate, by The Shop : The first real chocolate shop in Cambodia centrally located in street 240! All products produced in the house with Belgian chocolate : truffles, pralines, season specials, ice cream and cakes.
35, St.240 - 023 998 638
[Opening times:8am-8pm]

Celliers d'Asie
The city's leading wine specialist supplying
to restaurants and supermarkets.
635, National Road 5 - 023 986 350/1
[Opening times: 8am-6pm]

DanMeats
Full-service butchery selling beef, hams, sausages, bacon, chops, chicken and more.
43, St.95 - 012 446 710
[Opening times: 8am-noon, 2-6pm/Sat 8am-4pm]

Kurata Pepper
Many varieties of Cambodian pepper
including the famous version from Kampot.
206, St.63 - 023 726 480
[Opening times: 8am-7pm]

Open Wine
Full service butchery offering a good selection of meats, sausages, ham and pate, prepared by French Master Butcher Charcutier. 100% natural products.
219, St.19 - 023 223 527
[Opening times:8am-11pm]

Red Apron
The first professional wine boutique
and tasting gallery in the Kingdom.
15-17, St.240 - 023 990 951
[Opening times: 8:30am-9pm (closed Sun)]

Veggy's
A wide range of high quality imported
meats, fruits, cheese and vegetables.
23, St.240 - 023 211 534
[Opening times: 8am-8pm]

SUPERMARKETS&MINIMARTS

Bayon Supermarket
Popular food and drink market also
selling a few special imported items.
133-135, Monivong Boulevard - 023 881 266
[Opening times: 7am-8pm] Map ref: Nth-6G
Big A Superstore
Food and drink market also selling a
limited range of clothing and homewares.
266-272, Boulevard - 023 986 283
[Opening times: 8am-9pm] Map ref: Nth-6G
Friendly Mart
Mini-mart just south of Sihanouk
with varied food and drinks.
155, St.63
[Opening times: 8am-midnight] Map ref: Nth-7O
Japan Shop Nobu
Inexpensive general department store
selling a wide range of housewares.
113, Mao Tse Tung Boulevard - 023 220 136
[Opening times: 9am-7pm]

MISCELLANEOUS

Aruna Technology
Retail outlet specialising in GPS (global positioning system) navigation systems.
417, Sisowath Quay - 023 215 231
[Opening times: 8am-noon, 2-5:30pm]
Friends & Stuff
GET FUN! Funky shop offering products
uniquely designed by Friends students
in training. Also varied hand-crafted
products made by the parents
of former street children..
215, St.13 - 023 426 748
www.friends-international.com
[Opening times: 11am-9pm]
HugMe! Dolls
Popular Cambodian styled dolls, made
with the assistance of local aid organisations. Soft, charming and lovingly detailed,they're perfect for children as well as collectors.
See website for where to buy.
012 240 019
www.hugmedolls.com
Sovanna Shopping Center
Five storeys tall, Cambodia’s
newest and largest shopping mall.
Spacious shops offering a wide variety
of quality products. Food options
galore, with an upstairs food court.
307-309, St.271 - 023 214 135
[Opening times: 9am-10pm]
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