Jars of Clay

Phnom Penh


Much more than just a bakery, with authentic Khmer mains including their patented lok lak (a traditional Cambodian beef dish), plus thirst-quenching drinks and welcome air-conditioning on a hot day. Ten per cent of profits go to those in need, including women rescued from trafficking.


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Nearby Phnom Penh attractions

1. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

0.68 MILES

In 1975 Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot’s security forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21); it soon became…

2. Wat Moha Montrei

1.09 MILES

Wat Moha Montrei was named in honour of one of King Monivong’s ministers, Chakrue Ponn, who initiated the founding of the pagoda (moha montrei means ‘the…

3. Olympic Stadium

1.33 MILES

Despite the lofty name, this multipurpose sports complex has never hosted an Olympic Games. Nevertheless, it's a striking example of 1960s 'New Khmer'…

4. Wat Langka

1.37 MILES

A colourful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city (near Independence Monument) that was established as a sanctuary for holy writings.

5. Independence Monument

1.47 MILES

Modelled on the central tower of Angkor Wat, Independence Monument was built in 1958 to commemorate the country’s independence from France in 1953. It…

6. Norodom Sihanouk Statue

1.55 MILES

This impressive statue shows the legendary former king/prime minister/statesman King Father Norodom Sihanouk, who died a national hero in 2012.

7. Factory Phnom Penh

1.55 MILES

This 3.4-hectare Levi's garment factory, 2km south of town, was completely transformed in 2018 into a graffiti-covered hub for entrepreneurs, artists and…

8. Kbach Arts

1.55 MILES

Cambodia finally got a sizable contemporary arts space in 2019, when Kbach moved into three galleries covering 400 sq metres of Factory Phnom Penh. The…