If you’re looking for a late-night food fix in Phnom Penh, Geylang Lor 9 is one of the few places that comes through. Unlike many restaurants in the city which wind down early, Geylang Lor 9 keeps the lights on long past dinner—making it a reliable option when most others are closed.
Food-wise, the specialty is its frog porridge and various hearty clay-pot or stew dishes: rich, warm, and comforting. The portions are generous and the flavours decent, making it a good choice for the later hours when your options in the city narrow.
That said—and this is worth knowing—the service and ambience aren’t upscale, and the food, while satisfying, might not blow your mind if you’ve had top-tier versions elsewhere. If you’re already nearby and craving something open late, it’s a solid pick. But if you’re planning a detour specifically for it, just know: you're likely going for the hours and convenience more than for a...
Read moreFirst off, if you are a Westerner and only speak English, this is not the most comfortable environment to be in... There is very english spoken here, the food seems to all be highly spiced, and even though it's a busy place, it seems to be either locals or people who know Singapore food better than we do.
My wife had to return what she ordered because it was too spicy and she replaced it with their signature dish of frog porridge. We can't blame the restaurant, but this was a totally unexpected and new experience, not one of...
Read moreDishonest place. Obviously only ordered 1 porridge and 1 frog leg. Restaurant was quiet – 5 service staff serving only 4 customers. But the receipt came $30+ with 2 porridge and 2 frog leg. Huh??
Menu states a Coffee & Tea section, but when ask for Coffee, staff says they don’t sell coffee.
Frog leg is not tender. Feels like eating chicken breast. Far away from Singapore standard.
Omelette not hot. Food took relatively long to be served even though it was 12pm+ and very...
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