Magnolia Vietnamese restaurant, Phnom Penh

A craving for Vietnamese food is never far away - even in Cambodia - and Magnolia is a good spot for a fix.

We’re big fans of Phnom Penh’s modernist architecture so I have to admit to being first drawn to this place by the building rather than the food.

I’ve now given Magnolia a couple of tries and it’s one of the better places for a relaxed Vietnamese bite around town. In addition to Vietnamese restaurant standards, Magnolia also serves pho, banh mi, banh xeo (pancakes) as well as a smattering of Khmer dishes.

There’s indoor and outdoor dining and despite being on a major road, the place has a relatively serene feel.

Service is well-intentioned but mixed.

DisclosureRusty Compass recommendations are always independent. We list the places we think you should know about. That's it. We've paid our way on all visits to Magnolia and no money changed hands for this listing.