ARTillery Cafe

Honest to goodness goodness

Street 240 1/2 (near Street 19), Phnom Penh
T: (078) 985 530 

ARTillery Cafe

The philosophy is simple. It’s just about getting the best out of the food, so that it can get the best out of you — hardly a mad idea. Moreover, there is no proselytising or over-wraught earthiness here either. This is virtue without sanctimony, and we like that a lot. So to that end, you’ll find things like Mexican lentil lettuce wraps ($3.75), a summer garden salad packed with honeyed beetroot, crumbled goat cheese, cucumber, celery, olives, greens, gluten-free wholegrain, with a honey mustard drizzle ($4.50), a smashed avocado, rocket, tomato, pickled red onions and lime sandwich ($4.25), or maybe a gigantic plate of sparalised raw courgette, rich tomato sauce, cashew cheese and garlic infused olive oil ($6). The freshness of these dishes just bounds off the plates, as do the flavours.

If you want to try to be naughty, try the key lime pie or raw passion fruit cheesecake, both of which still manage to feel good for you, so it’s a fairly low-level sin. The range of cold-pressed juices and smoothies beautifully round out any meal, and the staff here can work with you to develop a juice-cleanse programme if you wish.

Tucked down a little dog-leg lane on Street 240 — turn down at Cafe Sito — ARTillery is a pretty spot with a light Mediterranean feel, helped along by the rugged white walls, cerulean blue window fixtures and lovely shattered porcelain wall. The vibe is stylishly relaxed, more hipster than hippy, and endlessly comfortable.

There is another ARTillery, ARTillery II, on Street 278 near the corner of Street 57. Open from 07:00 to 22:00, they offer the same menu in a slightly more upscale venue.

Our rating:

4.5 stars, based on 1 expert review

By Nicky Sullivan
Last updated on 30th September, 2015.

ARTillery Cafe
Street 240 1/2 (near Street 19), Phnom Penh
Daily 08:00-20:00 (to 17:00 on Mondays)
T: (078) 985 530 

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