Bai Sach Chrouk, Street 19

What to See at This Bai Sach Chrouk Stall

The Grill

From around 5:30pm, the corner of Street 19 and Norodom Boulevard fills with plastic chairs and tables as a street-side charcoal grill fires up — the marinated pork, sliced thin and grilled to order, is the entire point of the stop.

The Plate

A standard order is grilled pork over steamed rice, with pickled cucumber and carrot, a light clear broth, and a small dish of seasoned sauce on the side — Cambodia’s everyday breakfast dish, served here in the evening to a mixed crowd of locals and visitors.

The Atmosphere

Plastic stools, a fast-moving grill, and a steady stream of regulars make this feel like a genuine neighbourhood institution rather than a tourist stop, even though it’s become one of the most recommended bai sach chrouk addresses in guidebooks.

How to Get to Street 19

The stall operates on the corner of Street 19 and Norodom Boulevard in central Phnom Penh.

• On foot: Walkable from the riverside and central hotels
• Tuk-tuk: A short ride from anywhere in the city centre

Practical Tips

• This is traditionally a breakfast dish, but this particular stall is known for serving it in the evening — don’t expect it at lunchtime
• Arrive on the earlier side; popular nights can sell out
• Cash only, and inexpensive — a generous plate rarely costs more than $2.50
• Other well-known bai sach chrouk spots in Phnom Penh include a stall opposite the Cambodian Post Office and the corner of Streets 13 and 100, worth comparing if you’re making a small crawl of it

Nearby Attractions

• Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda and National Museum of Cambodia — both an easy walk from Norodom Boulevard
• Phnom Penh Night Market — for a wider street-food spread, a short ride toward the riverfront