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Initiated by the NGO Neymo, Le Rit’s was established as an effort to provide vocational training to at-risk women of the Phnom Penh community. The restaurant setting which is filled with fern trees and hanging orchids encourages a remarkable amount of butterflies to hang about while you enjoy your meal.

Le Rit’s offers two set menus to choose from for US$6, and you can mix and match components of the two. One of the starters on offer was grated carrot which comes with an olive oil dressing and boiled egg – no frills there. The other option was deep fried cheese which is encased in some sort of doughnut style batter. Not overly oily and the serve size is just right, as you don’t want to be full of cheese before you reach the main course.

For the mains you can choose from a casserole with pasta or fish with ginger and rice. The fish is satisfying but could do with a little something else as it is on the slightly bland side. As for the desserts, you have the choice of homemade custard or a rather tasteless fruit salad which consist of nothing more than a little dragon fruit, pineapple, papaya and some apple. Though refreshing in the heat, there is not much excitement for your taste buds. The homemade custard may have been the way to go.

Le Rit’s also offers a variety of fruit juices including Orange and Pineapple, Guava, Coconut, carrot, and grapefruit all at US$1.50. For the price of US$6 the food is quite reasonable but don’t expect to be blown away. The garden setting however, makes it worthwhile being away from the busier lunch time haunts and allowing you to escape the crazy lunch time traffic. With the staff also being most accommodating and prompt providing you with an easy trouble free morning or lunch time meal.

Neymo also has a variety of handicrafts for sale including bags, wall hangings and numerous nick-nacks to decorate your home. Le Rit’s is also a guest house, albeit a small one. Consisting of three rooms you will  be guaranteed some peace and quiet during your stay. Rooms range from US$35 to US$45 and include free breakfast, internet and laundry. All rooms have air-con and cable TV, and room service is available during restaurant hours.

Le Rit’s is located at #14 St 310 BKK1 and is open from 7.30 am till 5p.m. Ph: 023 213 160 or email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .