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What to order at Phnom Penh
- The dish to know
- Crispy chicken wings
- Editor tip
- Cash takes a discount; the chicken wings with rice noodle bowl runs $15. Arrive before 18:00 to skip the line.
CuisineCambodian
Price$$
Neighborhoodchinatown
HoursWed-Mon 10:00-21:00, closed Tuesdays
Phone+1 604 682 5777
The dishCrispy chicken wings
Last verified
Tip: Cash takes a discount; the chicken wings with rice noodle bowl runs $15. Arrive before 18:00 to skip the line.
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Location
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