CUTS
Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh
Restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
CUTS sits on the 38th floor of Vatanac Capital Tower, making it one of Phnom Penh's highest dining addresses and a strong call for group dinners and special occasions where the setting does the work. Booking is easy relative to comparable venues. For full city context, see our Phnom Penh restaurants guide.
About CUTS
CUTS, Phnom Penh — Pearl Verdict
Seats on Level 38 of Vatanac Capital Tower are limited by definition: there are only so many tables at that altitude in Phnom Penh, and the view they command is not replicated anywhere else in the city at this price tier. If you are planning a group dinner or a private occasion and want a room that does the visual work for you, CUTS is one of the shorter lists you will land on. Book when you know your date — not the week before.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
CUTS occupies the 38th floor of Vatanac Capital Tower on Preah Trapeang Street, which puts it among the highest dining venues in Phnom Penh. For a first-timer, the practical orientation matters: enter via the tower lobby, take the dedicated lift, and expect a room shaped by the elevation rather than by ground-floor foot traffic. The ambiance is driven by altitude and city panorama, which means timing your visit around sunset or early evening maximises the return on the experience. A weekday dinner, Tuesday through Thursday, tends to be quieter than weekend service, giving tables more breathing room and making it a better call for conversation-led occasions.
On the private and group dining question: a venue positioned this high in a commercial tower almost always offers separation from the main floor, and CUTS is the kind of address that suits milestone occasions, corporate dinners, or small group celebrations where the setting carries meaning. If your group is larger than six, it is worth contacting the venue directly to confirm configuration options before you arrive, details like room layout and capacity are the kind of thing that changes without notice at high-floor venues, and confirming ahead saves friction on the night.
The kitchen format is not confirmed in our current data, so we will not guess at specific dishes or menu structures. What the address does deliver reliably is a Phnom Penh skyline that few venues can match and a degree of formality suited to occasions where the room needs to do some of the work. For broader context on where CUTS sits in the city's dining options, our full Phnom Penh restaurants guide covers the range from casual to formal across all neighbourhoods.
Practical Details
Address: Level 38, Vatanac Capital Tower, Preah Trapeang St. (67), Phnom Penh 12022, Cambodia. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, walk-in may be possible, but for a special occasion or a group, securing a reservation in advance is the right move. The tower location means arriving by tuk-tuk or ride-hail app (Grab operates well in central Phnom Penh) is direct; parking at the tower base is an option if you are arriving by car. No phone or website is confirmed in our current data, check Google Maps or your hotel concierge for the most current contact details.
If you are building a wider Phnom Penh itinerary around this dinner, the city has a lot to offer in adjacent categories: see our guides to Phnom Penh hotels, Phnom Penh bars, and Phnom Penh experiences.
Located inside
HotelRosewood Phnom PenhFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- Level 38, Vatanac Capital Tower, Preah Trapeang St. (67), Phnom Penh 12022, Cambodia
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- rosewoodhotels.com
- Phone
- +85523936860
The take
The Take
The Vibe
CUTS situates itself high above Phnom Penh, trading the bustle of street level for a refined, panoramic vantage. Perched on the 38th floor of Vatanac Capital Tower, the room frames the Mekong and the city skyline, turning the urban jumble below into a composed, legible panorama. The setting leans into a Southeast Asian genre of elevated steakhouses where altitude, address and architectural intent are part of the draw. The atmosphere reads polished and deliberate: it’s a place that foregrounds view and provenance as much as the food, rewarding guests who come for both spectacle and serious steak.
Best For
CUTS is best approached as a dinner destination for occasions that benefit from a dramatic setting and focused cooking. The menu centers on dry-aged steaks and high-end proteins — including Chocolate Wagyu and Josper-fired preparations — which align with evening dining and celebratory meals. Its placement in a prominent tower and panoramic outlook make it a natural fit for date nights, business dinners and special occasions where both the view and the sourcing conversation matter. Expect a measured, premium dining rhythm rather than casual daytime fare.
Ordering Tips
Reserve a table near the windows to make the most of the Mekong and skyline panorama, especially around sunset. Prioritize the restaurant’s signature proteins: the dry-aged steaks and Chocolate Wagyu are highlighted as program drivers, and the Josper-cooked cauliflower steak suggests serious flame-forward technique for non-meat eaters. Because CUTS positions itself within a premium, provenance-focused steakhouse tier, ask staff about the origins of the beef so you can match cuts to your preferences. Book ahead for peak evenings; the high-floor vantage is a principal part of the experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated atmosphere with grill kitchen views, dim lighting in private suites, and an opulent wine vault.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Chocolate Wagyu
- dry-aged steaks
- Josper-cooked cauliflower steak
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Level 38, Vatanac Capital Tower, Preah Trapeang St. (67), Phnom Penh 12022, Cambodia
Planning details
Location
Level 38, Vatanac Capital Tower, Preah Trapeang St. (67), Phnom Penh 12022, Cambodia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cuisine Wat Damnak, Cambodian, Cambodian
- Malis, Cambodian, Cambodian
- Le Royal at The Raffles, French Cambodian, French Cambodian
- TOPAZ, Notable alternative
- Bayon Pastry School, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How CUTS Compares in Phnom Penh
The clearest alternative for a formal occasion at a similar price tier is Le Royal at The Raffles, which trades the altitude of CUTS for colonial heritage and a longer-established reputation in the city. If service depth and a French-Cambodian menu with a documented track record matter more to your group than a skyline view, Le Royal is the safer bet. For a group that wants visual drama with the meal, CUTS has the edge on setting.
TOPAZ is the other comparable option in Phnom Penh's upper dining tier, with a more established wine program and a contemporary European format. If the food and wine program are the primary consideration rather than the view, TOPAZ is worth comparing directly. CUTS, by contrast, is best chosen when the occasion and the room are the main variables rather than the menu.
For Cambodian cuisine specifically, neither CUTS nor TOPAZ are the right answer. Cuisine Wat Damnak in Siem Reap and Bayon Pastry School represent a different category altogether, built around local ingredients and Khmer culinary tradition rather than elevation or international format. If your group's priority is eating well in Cambodia rather than dining at altitude in the capital, those two addresses in Siem Reap are worth the trip.
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Compare CUTS
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUTS | Phnom Penh | , | No published awards |
| Cuisine Wat Damnak | Siem Reap | Cambodian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2682024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2342023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended |
| Malis | Siem Reap | Cambodian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4092024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3752023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #150 |
| Le Royal at The Raffles | Phnom Penh | French Cambodian | 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| TOPAZ | Phnom Penh | , | No published awards |
| Bayon Pastry School | Siem Reab | , | No published awards |
How CUTS compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is CUTS good for a special occasion? Yes, the 38th-floor setting at Vatanac Capital Tower does the heavy lifting for milestone dinners, anniversaries, and corporate occasions where the room matters. It is one of the few Phnom Penh addresses where the elevation alone justifies a reservation. For a comparable formal-occasion option at ground level with a longer track record, Le Royal at The Raffles is worth comparing.
- What should I wear to CUTS? No dress code is confirmed in our data, but the tower-leading setting and occasion-driven crowd in Phnom Penh's premium dining tier typically means smart casual at minimum, collared shirts, no beachwear or flip-flops. Err on the side of slightly more dressed-up than you think you need to be for a 38th-floor venue in the capital.
- What should a first-timer know about CUTS? Arrive with time to settle before your meal, the lift access and tower lobby add a few minutes most people do not factor in. Book a table for sunset or early evening to get full value from the city view. Confirm your reservation in advance rather than attempting a walk-in, especially on weekends. Phnom Penh's dining scene has broadened significantly, so if this is your first visit to the city, our Phnom Penh restaurants guide gives useful orientation on what else is available.
- Does CUTS handle dietary restrictions? Contact the venue directly before your visit, your hotel concierge can usually assist with the current phone number if the venue's own contact details are not yet published online.
- What are alternatives to CUTS in Phnom Penh? For French-influenced formal dining with a heritage setting, Le Royal at The Raffles is the main comparison. For a contemporary fine-dining format, TOPAZ is the other address at a similar tier. If you are open to travelling to Siem Reap for a special meal, Cuisine Wat Damnak and Amansara Resort Dining Room represent Cambodia's most internationally recognised fine-dining options.
