The short answer
Lunar Cafe: what visitors should know first
Stop in for a self-serve lunch if you are shopping around the Russian Market. Check the Friday closing time of 15:00, and ask staff about egg and onion since the directory lists the cafe as vegan-friendly, not vegan.
Useful facts
Lunar Cafe facts at a glance
- Location
- 30 Street 430, at Street 494, Toul Tom Poung
- Dining style
- Vegetarian cafe with weight-priced buffet
- Price signal
- Low to moderate, by weight
- Signature order
- Try: a small mixed plate from the buffet
- Good for
- Russian Market shoppers; groups with mixed tastes
- Hours
- Daily 08:00-20:00, Friday closes 15:00
Why it matters
Why Lunar Cafe is worth your time
The streets around the Russian Market are among the busiest in the city, and the market is hot and tiring. A cafe where the food is laid out in front of you removes the language barrier and the worry about unseen ingredients.
It also helps a group with mixed appetites: one person can take Khmer-style vegetables, another a Western plate, and everyone pays for what they actually eat. For travellers on a strict diet, seeing the dishes in person is a better safeguard than reading a translated menu.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Buffet by weight
You pay for what you take, which keeps costs down.
- 02
Khmer and Western
Both cuisines are on the list, so a mixed group can share.
- 03
Friday closing
The cafe shuts at 15:00 on Fridays, so lunch is the safe plan.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
HappyCow lists Lunar Cafe as a vegetarian, vegan-friendly cafe serving Khmer and Western food, with mock meats on the menu and a buffet that is paid for by weight. It opens daily from 08:00 to 20:00, except on Fridays when it shuts at 15:00.
Paying by weight changes how you eat: take a small plate of three or four items first, weigh it, and return if you are still hungry. That suits a table where tastes differ, because you can see each dish and ask what it contains before it goes on the plate. Mock meats are usually soy or wheat based; ask about egg and garlic at the counter.
The page gives no dish names, so look at the display rather than relying on a menu. Because it is a mixed vegetarian cafe and the directory does not say egg is excluded, we have not applied a Pure Veg tag. It pairs naturally with a Russian Market visit.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Go before 15:00 on Fridays
- Take small portions first
- Ask about egg and garlic at the counter
- Confirm the Street 430 address on the map
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Street 430 at Street 494, Toul Tom Poung, Phnom Penh
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A buffet lets you see the food before you choose, which helps older guests. We could not verify steps or seating, so ask for a table near the entrance.
- Tickets and access
- No reservation rule was found. The buffet is priced by weight per HappyCow, so serve small portions first. It closes at 15:00 on Fridays.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Lunar Cafe
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A buffet lets you see the food before you choose, which helps older guests. We could not verify steps or seating, so ask for a table near the entrance.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Lunar Cafe vegan?
HappyCow lists it as vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Ask which dishes contain egg or dairy.
How is the buffet priced?
By weight, per the directory.
When does it close on Fridays?
HappyCow shows 15:00.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
