The short answer
Besto Indian: what visitors should know first
Worth a visit if you want Indian food from a kitchen the guide describes as meat-free, close to Central Market. Treat the listed hours and menu as a starting point and confirm them, and ask about egg, onion and garlic yourself.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Besto Indian facts at a glance
- Location
- 74-76 Street 126, just west of Central Market
- Dining style
- Vegetarian and vegan Indian, per the guide
- Price signal
- Not stated; ask for the menu before ordering
- Signature order
- Try: dal, a vegetable curry and bread to share
- Good for
- Indian vegetarian meals near Central Market
Why it matters
Why Besto Indian is worth your time
Indian travellers in Cambodia often spend the first few days checking whether each Khmer dish has fish sauce or shrimp paste. A restaurant that a guide describes as wholly vegetarian takes much of that guessing away, and its Indian menu gives older family members familiar food while the rest of the party explores.
Its position near Central Market also helps. You can combine a morning at the market with a sit-down meal in the shade rather than crossing the city for lunch. Keep the caveat in mind: the evidence is one directory entry, so use it as a lead, confirm with the staff, and decide for yourself whether the kitchen meets your household's rules.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Next to Central Market
It is a short walk west of the market, so it fits a morning of shopping.
- 02
Early opening
The guide lists a 7am start, with breakfast on offer.
- 03
Vegetarian and vegan menu
Western items such as veggie burgers sit beside the Indian dishes.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
A published guide to Phnom Penh's vegetarian restaurants describes Besto Indian as a vegetarian and vegan Indian restaurant, with Western items such as veggie burgers and a veggie hot dog on the menu, and breakfast available. It sits at 74-76 Street 126, just west of Central Market, which makes it an easy stop after the market's domed hall.
The guide does not name individual Indian dishes, so do not arrive with a fixed order. Ask the staff to walk you through the menu and choose one dal, one vegetable curry and bread or rice to share. Because the page describes the menu as vegetarian and vegan rather than naming a Jain or no-onion kitchen, say clearly at ordering if you avoid egg, onion, garlic or dairy.
The listing gives hours from early morning to late evening, which is useful for a family whose meal times are out of step with the city's. Phone or check a map listing before a special trip, since hours and addresses change.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm opening hours before you set out
- Ask about egg, onion, garlic and dairy when ordering
- Check the address on a map listing
- Order a few dishes to share
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 74-76 Street 126, just west of Central Market
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Breakfast or an early lunch before the heat
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Street 126 is a flat city street close to Central Market, so there is little walking. We could not verify steps, seating or toilets, so ask when you phone and request a table away from the traffic.
- Tickets and access
- No booking rule was found. Walk-ins should be fine at normal meal times, but phone ahead for a group and confirm the hours, which the guide gives as daily from 7am to 10pm.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Street 126 is a flat city street close to Central Market, so there is little walking. We could not verify steps, seating or toilets, so ask when you phone and request a table away from the traffic.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Besto Indian fully vegetarian?
The guide we opened labels it an all-vegetarian menu. It is a single source, so confirm with the staff when you arrive.
Does it serve Jain food?
We found no Jain claim. Ask whether the kitchen can leave out onion, garlic and root vegetables.
Where is it?
The guide gives 74-76 Street 126, just west of Central Market.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
