Last time I was visiting Phnom Penh, I met with Mr. Alan and Mr. Pheap, designers at Phnom Penh based fair fashion brand A.N.D., at Hemisphere, which is a swanky new rooftop bar and restaurant at Tribe hotel. Mr. Alan and Mr. Pheap had both been to Hemisphere before for fashion events, but it was my first time there.
Hemisphere is a beautiful spot with a hip, cosmopolitan vibe. It’s located in Phnom Penh, but it might as well have been in Tokyo, New York, or Hong Kong. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating, but if presented with a choice, you should definitely go for a table outside because from the rooftop, you have a beautiful view of the river and the neighborhood.
We were originally there for cocktails, but we also had a couple of light bites to share including a ceviche arranged on top of a big pile of guacamole, and a beautiful, beetroot-cured salmon.
Then the dessert menu arrived, and since we all have a giant big tooth, we gave in. Mr. Pheap and I had Belgian Waffles which came with different toppings, and Mr. Alan had an ice cream dessert, which looked very pretty.
Cocktails at Hemisphere start at $6 and go up to $10, which aligns with the general price range for cocktails at a swanky bar in Phnom Penh. The food is to the pricier side with a $14 price tag for a Caesar salad or a pasta dish. Though except for the price level, I liked everything about Hemisphere, which is a great place to unwind, socialize, or enjoy a night out.
Since my visit, Hemisphere has got a new executive chef, but the main theme of the menu is still on international food even though I can see that they’ve also added a selection of Khmer dishes to the menu, which I think is really great.
Hemisphere at Tribe, 47 Corner ST 01 and ST 94 Village 9, Phnom Penh 12202, Cambodia
