Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is a long-running casual restaurant at 244 East Georgia Street in Vancouver's Chinatown, British Columbia, Canada, and is on the 2026 Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list, which recognises good food at moderate prices. The menu combines Cambodian and Vietnamese dishes, reflecting the Southeast Asian communities that settled in the neighbourhood and the Chinese-Cambodian and Vietnamese cooking traditions that overlap there. Two dishes are especially associated with the restaurant: butter beef, a dish of thinly sliced beef served with a rich, tangy dipping sauce that is often eaten in a wrap or on its own, and deep-fried chicken wings, which are widely regarded as an emblematic order. Other staples of this style of menu include noodle soups, fresh rolls and stir-fried dishes, and groups usually order several plates to share. The dining room is informal and busy, with a casual dress code, modest decor and a noise level that rises quickly at peak times. The focus is on the food rather than the setting, and service is quick. Beverages are simple, typically including beer, soft drinks, and Vietnamese-style iced coffee or tea. Prices are low for a Michelin-listed restaurant, at about CAD 20 to 45 per person, which makes it among the most affordable recognised meals in the city. The restaurant has a long reputation locally, and lines can form at lunch and dinner, especially on weekends. Visitors should check the restaurant's own website for its current reservation or walk-in policy before going. Chinatown is a compact historic district close to Gastown and Pender Street, reachable on foot from Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station. As in any downtown-adjacent area, visitors should stay aware of their surroundings at night.