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Karma Restaurant & Bar

273c Sisowath Quay | (The Riverside), Phnom Penh n/a, Cambodia
089 788 841
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Ranked #14 of 465 restaurants in Phnom Penh
Price range: S$2 - S$7
Cuisines: Asian, Cambodian, Continental
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Karma is located on the ground floor of a colonial style building in the heart of Phnom Penh’s vibrant and popular riverside. Traditionally designed the interior is relaxed with a friendly atmosphere. The high ceilings and open entrance allow for an airy feel whilst offering views of the scenic riverside. We provide a range of traditional and home-style cooked meals; Cambodian, Asian and Western. We are proud to stand by our motto offering ‘Good honest food, at good honest prices’.
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Karma is located on the ground floor of a colonial style building in the heart of Phnom Penh’s vibrant and popular riverside. Traditionally designed the interior is relaxed with a friendly atmosphere. The high ceilings and open entrance allow for an airy feel whilst offering views of the scenic riverside. We provide a range of traditional and home-style cooked meals; Cambodian, Asian and Western. We are proud to stand by our motto offering ‘Good honest food, at good honest prices’.
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Hong Kong, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We decided to try Karma based on the reviews on Tripadvisors, but we were disappointed. Considering how impressed we were with the general standard of service in Cambodia, their service was below average. Food there was not awful but not good either. I think I would try other restaurants on the same street next time.

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Doha, Qatar
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Good selection of good quality Cambodian food. Came recommended on Tripadvisor and rating did not disappoint

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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Weren't planning to eat at Karma but glad we did as the food was delicious and very good value for money. I had the fish amok and my husband the 300g steak, we both thoroughly enjoyed our choices. Staff were friendly and efficient. The location is good with a nice view out over the riverside. Can only recommend it!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The restaurant is an open air sidewalk Café. We had a nice breakfast/lunch there and the food was fine as was the price.

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

I brought my partner here because of reviews on tripadvisor, and I wasn't disappointed. I thought the food was delicious and very good value. You can sit here and watch all the activity by the riverside. It's a bit of a lazy place where people just sit and drink and watch Phnom Penh pass by.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW via mobile

we saw this restaurant at ta and thought we give it a try. We had first the springrolls and afterwards the chicken and vegetable amok and it was brilliant! so when we didn't know where to go at our last night in phnom penh we decided to go there again;) we had the same again because it was that good.... More

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Ate at Karma a few times as it was on the riverside and close to our hotel, and we found the food always consistently good which is always a plus in my opinion. The Western food was good and a welcomed reminder of home, but the Cambodian dishes were delicious! The Fish Amok is to die for. The staff are... More

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Chouleang Y, Manager at Karma Restaurant & Bar, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review about Karma, it is very much appreciated. We are delighted that you chose to dine at Karma ‘a few times’, there is no better compliment for a restaurant than returning customers. We are pleased you found our food to be good with our Cambodian dishes being ‘delicious’. I am also... More

Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We have been to Karma a couple of times, the atmosphere of the bar is nice and relaxed with interesting photos and pictures on the walls. The food is good, simple but done well, I have a particular note for the fish amok which was delicious. My girlfriend had a burger and said it was one of the best she... More

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Chouleang Y, Manager at Karma Restaurant & Bar, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review about Karma, it is very much appreciated. We are very happy to hear that you dined at Karma ‘a couple of times’, there is no greater praise for a restaurant than returning customers. We are pleased that you found your Fish Amok to be ‘delicious’ and that your girlfriend felt... More

Northampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Chose this restaurant on a whim and glad we did. The food was lovely, it was our first night in Cambodia and we weren't sure of the menu. We chose the national dish of chicken amok - type of curry - great choice. Staff were very friendly and helpful - trying to teach us local words.

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Chouleang Y, Manager at Karma Restaurant & Bar, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review about Karma, it is very much appreciated. We are delighted that you chose Karma as your first dining experience in Cambodia and that you found your Chicken Amok to be a ‘great choice’. I am pleased that you found the staff to be ‘very friendly and helpful’ as this is... More

Brisbane, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Dined at Karma last night as wanted a Western 'fix'. Very happy with the 300g steak that I had for only $7.50. The atmosphere is nice, terracotta orange with some really nice / interesting photos and decorations on the walls. The staff are lovely and friendly, and they can speak English quite well. Great value for what you receive. Would... More

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Chouleang Y, Manager at Karma Restaurant & Bar, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review about Karma, it is very much appreciated. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your 300g steak and found it to be great value. I am also happy to see that you found the staff to be ‘lovely and friendly; with good English speaking skills, and you enjoyed our... More

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