Topaz Restaurant
Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh
Restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
TOPAZ is a practical Phnom Penh choice for special occasions when scheduling flexibility matters. Book it for a polished lunch, date-night dinner, or client meal; compare first if the group wants a strongly defined chef-led concept, published pricing, or a more obvious hotel-restaurant setting.
About Topaz Restaurant
Seven-day lunch and dinner hours are the useful signal here: in Phnom Penh, TOPAZ is a practical option when the plan needs flexibility rather than a narrow reservation window. Consider it for a date, client meal, or family occasion where predictable opening times matter.
The smart way to think about this table is as an occasion restaurant in Phnom Penh, ideal when the group wants a smart-casual meal with both lunch and dinner hours available daily. It is especially useful for diners who prefer a flexible plan and less so for those who need to compare menus dish by dish before committing.
Use TOPAZ when timing matters more than menu scouting
For a special occasion, the case is practical. Lunch can work for business meals and lower-pressure celebrations because TOPAZ opens daily from 11 AM–2 PM. Dinner, from 5:30–9:30 PM, may suit dates or family milestones when the meal is meant to feel like the main event rather than a stop between plans.
Who should book, who should compare first
Book if the priority is a restaurant in Phnom Penh with daily lunch and dinner hours and a smart-casual dress code. That can be useful for mixed-age groups, visiting relatives, professional hosting when the schedule matters as much as the meal itself.
If the group is chasing a sharper concept, stronger scene energy, or a different dining frame, compare it against other Phnom Penh options such as Kommune, Ox Club, Shang Palace, TASTE Restaurant, or The Atelier before committing. For broader planning around the city, compare TOPAZ with other dining in Phnom Penh based on the details that matter most to your group.
Planning details
- Location
- House, number 162 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh 12302, Cambodia
- Website
- topaz.thalias.com.kh
- Phone
- +85515821888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
TOPAZ presents itself as a refined, classic French restaurant anchored on Norodom Boulevard, Phnom Penh’s traditional fine-dining corridor. The write-up situates the venue amid colonial-era architecture and an embassy-lined stretch of the city, so the overall impression is one of formality and polished technique rather than casual experimentation. French culinary training and long-standing dining conventions inform the kitchen’s approach, producing an atmosphere that reads as elegant, sophisticated and intentionally intimate — the kind of place that privileges composed service and a measured meal over buzz and trend-driven theatrics.
Best For
TOPAZ is built around occasion-led dining: it is best suited to reservations for dinner, whether a quiet date night, a business dinner or a special occasion. Its placement on Norodom Boulevard and alignment with the city’s premium dining tier signal a higher price and a clientele looking for structured, formal service. First-time visitors should expect a classic fine-dining rhythm—courses paced thoughtfully and an emphasis on French technique—making it a reliable choice when you want a composed, memorable evening rather than a casual or late-night outing.
Ordering Tips
The venue’s signature items—foie gras, oysters and a ribeye steak—are the clearest ordering cues from the description. Start with oysters or a foie gras preparation from the starters to sample the kitchen’s French roots, then move to the ribeye as a sharing main if you’re dining with a partner or client. Given the restaurant’s formal register, asking staff about preparations and recommended accompaniments helps tailor the meal to the occasion; the house is presented as a destination for classic French-flavored dishes rather than experimental plates.
Planning details
Location
House, number 162 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh 12302, Cambodia · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to Look if TOPAZ Is Not the Right Fit
For a more hotel-anchored occasion meal, look at Shang Palace. For a looser meal with less ceremony, try Kommune instead.
Restaurant context
How TOPAZ Compares in Phnom Penh
Choose TOPAZ when the priority is an easy-to-plan occasion meal in central Phnom Penh. Against Ox Club and The Atelier, it reads as the safer option for groups that care more about reliability and scheduling than a tightly defined concept. If the meal is meant to feel more like a splurge with a clearer destination-restaurant brief, compare those two first.
Shang Palace is the one to cross-shop if the group wants the structure and service expectations of a hotel dining room. Kommune is likely the better fit for a looser, more casual mood, while TASTE Restaurant is worth checking when value and ease matter more than ceremony.
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Compare Topaz Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| TOPAZ | Phnom Penh | No published awards |
| Ox Club | Phnom Penh | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Kommune | Phnom Penh | No published awards |
| Shang Palace | Phnom Penh | 2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1712025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3202025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1832024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2912023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended |
| The Atelier | Phnom Penh | No published awards |
| TASTE Restaurant | Phnom Penh | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about TOPAZ?
TOPAZ is in Phnom Penh, has a smart-casual dress code, opens daily from 11 AM–2 PM and 5:30–9:30 PM. Confirm current details directly with the venue before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at TOPAZ?
Lunch is useful if you want a daytime meal, with service listed daily from 11 AM–2 PM. Dinner is listed daily from 5:30–9:30 PM and may suit a more settled evening plan. Choose based on your schedule and confirm current hours before going.
Is TOPAZ good for a special occasion?
TOPAZ can be considered for a special occasion if you want a smart-casual restaurant in Phnom Penh with daily lunch and dinner hours. If you want a different setting or concept, compare it with other Phnom Penh options such as Ox Club before deciding.
