A French Farewell: Khéma Restaurant Pasteur, Phnom Penh

Our tour group had our final lunch in Cambodia at Khéma Restaurant Pasteur, a well-known French dining spot in Phnom Penh. It was a semi-buffet concept—one main course of your choice, accompanied by unlimited access to a buffet spread of cheeses, salads, soups, breads, and desserts. It was an elegant way to wrap up the trip. I opted for the steak as my main and requested it medium rare. It came out perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful, especially when paired with the local Kampot pepper. The seasoning was spot on, and the portion size was satisfying. The rest of the buffet items were decent—fresh enough, though none really stood out in terms of flavor or presentation. The cheese selection, however, was a nice touch and elevated the experience slightly. Given our group size and a full dining room, service was understandably slow. Some staff members struggled a bit with English, but everyone remained polite and did their best to accommodate us. The ambience was casual yet slightly upscale, with clean interiors and a bistro-like atmosphere. Nothing overly fancy, but comfortable enough for a relaxing meal with a few glasses of wine. Overall, Khéma delivered a pleasant dining experience with good food and a solid French influence. It’s a good spot for those looking for a taste of European cuisine in the heart of Phnom Penh. #summervacay #khemarestaurant #phnompenhdining #frenchcuisinecambodia #semibuffetstyle #cambodiatraveleats #steakandwine #kampotpeppersteak #frenchinphnompenh #foodieincambodia #tourgrouplunch #phnompenh #phnompenhtrip #cambodia #cambodiatrip