Phnom Penh

[Blanquiceleste]

Is this a new very bad trend happening in PP? I know there are some bars that may have a couple of girls who are 'original' but I haven't come across a bar where the entire lineup does not barfine. I can see why a bar would prefer girls not to barfine but girls make so little on drinks that they don't make jack unless they barfine.

I think he meant the 3 cuties would not go out with customers. He follows up by saying you can ask them which ones will go. I think.

Are Grab cars allowed to pick up passengers at PP airport?

Yes, no problem at all. $7 to riverside hotels on Grab or PassApp. I have used both.

[Fast Eddie 48]

Thanks for your review Jktnoobie.

To Banana boi.

I think taxi need to paid a fee to pick up inside the airport that is why they charge so much more, if you go outside the gate and get a taxi is much ness I was offer by a motobike last yr 2 usd to central market if you have only a small pack is OK but I have one large luggage.

Fast Eddie 48.

[Banana Boi]

Thanks for your review Jktnoobie.

I'm told that most of the 7. 5's - 9's are in Sihanoukville or Naga casino where they are asking $100 for ST.

Yes, the girls in Darling Darling at Naga World are generally better than the ones in the RLD bars. Interesting about Sihanoukville. Can anyone confirm nice girls are actually leaving PP to work there?

Heart Break (bar first cross street (parallel to Sisowath Quay) between St 110 and St 118. Has 3 cuties but none will go out with customers. Ask first, they will tell you which ones will go with customers.

Is this a new very bad trend happening in PP? I know there are some bars that may have a couple of girls who are 'original' but I haven't come across a bar where the entire lineup does not barfine. I can see why a bar would prefer girls not to barfine but girls make so little on drinks that they don't make jack unless they barfine.

I used PassApp for tuktuks and Grab for cars. A Grab car from Riverside area to the airport was about $7. I was quoted $12 for a taxi from airport to Riverside.

Are Grab cars allowed to pick up passengers at PP airport?

[Banana Boi]

Sandy1984, further to Fast Eddie's reply if you are concerned about scams you're likely much safer taking a girl from one of the many bars in the RLD. Chances of a scam not as likely if there is a bar involved. Keep in mind working in a bar in PP does not necessarily mean she is of legal age. If she looks close to legal age check her ID or better yet let your hotel check her ID.

[Fast Eddie 48]

Hi guys, I would be travelling to phnom penh on Apr 18. Did some research on the net and saw lot of stories about tourist getting into traps where the pimp offers WG and once the customer takes her in a bunch of guys show up to blackmail you claiming the WG is below 18. How common is this and how to be cautious?

To Sandy1984.

Just be careful ask the girl how old she is and ask to see a ID and returning to hotel ask the security to hold the girl ID and allow anyone enter your room and call the security if you think it is a scam you will be scam newbie.

Fast Eddie 48.

[Jktnoobie]

Spent a few days in PP, I haven't visited for over 10 yrs.

Generally, the girls in the bars on St 104 down to St 130 were 6's or 7's, with the occasional 7. 5. All the 7. 5's and many of the 7's did not go out with customers. I'm told that most of the 7. 5's - 9's are in Sihanoukville or Naga casino where they are asking $100 for ST. In terms of prices and quality of girls, I would say the air-conditioned bars here are comparable to the beer bars in Bangkok / Pattaya.

Air Force bar St 104 Took a skinny and cute one for $40ST, barfine was $10. Maybe 3-4 pretty ones in this bar, but forgot to ask if the others will go with customers.

Heart Break (bar first cross street (parallel to Sisowath Quay) between St 110 and St 118. Has 3 cuties but none will go out with customers. Ask first, they will tell you which ones will go with customers.

LE Cyrcee bar St 130 all the girls here will go with customers, the downside is that most are 6's with maybe only two 7's. Took a pretty one for $70 LT, barfine was $10. Very skilled, great BJ. She left after 4 hrs and 2 rounds.

Black Pearl bar St 172 found a cute Vietnamese girl here, a solid 7+ with great boobs and speaks decent English. Agreed on LT for $80, barfine was $10.

OneZeroFour bar St 104 seems to be many Korean or Japanese customers here. 3-4 pretty ones but unfortunately a chubby one latched on to me and I had to make a run for it. : the Not sure if the pretty ones go with customers.

Food.

Many similarities to Vietnamese food (sour soups with fish and vegetables, grilled beef / pork) and Thai food (the curries are much less fiery and the amok is similar to Thai hor mok). The desserts also look similar to Thai desserts but I wanted to avoid ice and didn't try any.

-Romdeng (St 174) has high end Khmer food. It's not air-conditioned like most Phnom Penh restaurants, but it was very cool in the garden. Food was OK, I only went there for the tarantula.

-Food court at Sorya Centre Point is a good place to eat Khmer food in an air-conditioned environment.

-I also ate at various local restaurants between St 130 and St 172. The grilled beef is very good, not sure if this is Khmer or Vietnamese. The noodles were disappointing, not as good as Vietnamese or Thai noodles.

-Sara Ethiopian restaurant (St 172, near corner of St 13) was surprisingly good.

Transport.

I used PassApp for tuktuks and Grab for cars. A Grab car from Riverside area to the airport was about $7. I was quoted $12 for a taxi from airport to Riverside.

SIM card.

The Smart shop at Sorya Centre Point got me a good deal, $2 for SIM card and 10 GB data, good for 7 days. Better than the packages they had at the airport which cost $6 and up.

[Lucky Nuts]

In Feb I spent a few nights in PP. Went to the new Cyree which looks exactly like the old one inside. When I entered about 9 PM I was the only customer. I remembered how several of them immediately circled me a couple years ago so this time I quickly waved them back to their seats so I could enjoy a beer and make my selection. Yeah almost all were all 7's and below but at the far right was one that looked much hotter for my taste which is young and thin. It wasn't easy but finally I caught her eye and waved her over. She looked shocked and came over with a huge smile from ear to ear. Her english was only very basic. But she was able explain she had never worked before this night. After a few minutes I asked her about barfine and "for lady" and she didn't know. I waved over mama behind the bar and she said the barfine was $10 (I think) and she told me this girl had never worked before. She said $40 would be fair so that's what we agreed on. The girl could not stop smiling she was so happy or proud to have been selected out of all the girls working. It felt so good to see how happy this girl was to go with me. After a while she waved over her cousin that told her she should come work here. The cousin spoke good english so helped with our conversation. As you might have guessed we had an awesome session to remember. It was like she wanted sex more than me. While sometimes this game gets old experiences like this great night keep me in the hobby.

[LoveVegas]

I'm staying at the point next week and know it does not have a pool but for price and the room I got I booked it and no second thoughts. Has anyone found hotel you can go to during the day your not staying at and can drink and eat and its OK if you spend certain amount use the pool.com. I know in ac and subic they have some like wild orchard lets you. Thanks for any info.

[Banana Boi]

Sun and Moon hotel. Agree definitely one of the top hotels in the RLD.

I never give a ten. Rare I see a nine (maybe in gogo bar Pattaya which I cannot afford). Some eights.

I'm more restrictive to just the main RLD and Cyrcee but I have only seen one single girl who I would rate over a 7 in all my trips to PP. I haven't been recently but from photos I see of other's conquests I don't believe the PP girls became miraculously prettier. I hope I am wrong as I may be heading to PP as early as a couple more days as I am already sick of bloody Songkran in Pattaya.

Thanks Mike for pointing out the real issue with guys rating girls in Pattaya Lots of arguments on the Pattaya forum about no girls over a 7 but when you dig deeper the main reason is those guys who claim this do not barfine girls from the top gogo bars. I agree it's rare to find any girl above a 7 on Soi 6, Beach Road, beer bars, G clubs, etc.

[MikeM488]

S For instance, in Nagaworld, top caliber can cost $100 for short time or up to $200 for LT.

SS.

I travel around a lot. Angeles city, Sosua, Pattaya. I never give a ten. Rare I see a nine (maybe in gogo bar Pattaya which I cannot afford). Some eights. More 5-7. I went to Naga world around nine and hung out to 10:15. Did not see any girl above a seven. Most were sevens and less. But if your rich hanging out in the casino. What $100 or more. Just a little effort will find better for cheaper. But its not my money.

[Xpartan]

I did a good bit of research trying to find a girl-friendly hotel near the action with a pool long enough to do proper laps (minimum 20 meters). In the end I gave up. The Raffles (reasonably central) may have a long enough pool (not clear), but is super expensive and not quite in the action. Across the river there is a one or more huge hotel complexes with big pools, but that is far away. In the end I gave up.

I'm honestly not sure if it's 20 meters long, I thought it was large enough. But it's absolutely gorgeous, and I've been told by other punters it's the best pool in town. Take it for what it's worth. And the hotel is in the midst of everything, couple of blocks from the river.

[SouthEaster]

Sorry to burst your bubble but you are in for a rude surprise. Sharkey is a pale imitation of what it was. Martini, can't even recall if it is still going on 174 (but was shit a couple of years ago) and HoD is full of gays. As for 40,000 for a stunner? Knock off 3 zeros, make it US dollars and you may get a ST with a 7 or 8 unless you are a very hansome man. Good luck and report back.

SE.

[Sam Sanuk]

Hello,

Been forever, but is Sharky's and Martini Club still flying? What about Heart of Darkness. Back in 2010 it was like 40,000 for a top caliber girl. What's the jam now?

Cheers.

Sharkey is alive at same location on Street 130--different biz model now under newer barang ownership; Viet freelancers are gone. Customers are no longer mobbed when sitting down. Martini is gone--history; Heart is reportedly a primarily a gay venue now. Top caliber girls? Depends on when and where and whether short time or long time. Since 2010, pricing structure has changed. Influx of Asian punters has pushed up the price of poker. For instance, in Nagaworld, top caliber can cost $100 for short time or up to $200 for LT. Some of the same gals can be had later at Pontoon for maybe 1/2 that. In the hostess bars, you can get most gals for $30-$40ST; $50-$70 LT.

SS.

[Hummer Bird]

Hello,

Been forever, but is Sharky's and Martini Club still flying? What about Heart of Darkness. Back in 2010 it was like 40,000 for a top caliber girl. What's the jam now?

Cheers.

[Member #4698]

I recommend the Himawari. The rooms are super large. The pool is great! And I mean great! The location is on the river in between Darling Darling and the Hostess bars which is not bad. The rates this time of year run between $92 - $100 for a deluxe suite w / bfst and the hotel is girl friendly (most important as many Phnom Penh boutique hotels with pools are not gf).

If money is no object, you can spend a lot more for more luxury at the Sofitel (great pool & gf), but the Sofitel location is not as good as the Himawari IMHO.

P. S. On those visits when I chose to stay at another hotel which did not have a swimming pool, I frequently paid $8.00/day for guest pool privileges at the Himawari. A pool in Phnom Penh is almost a necessity. 555