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Re: Olive Olive Phnom Penh

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Pizzalover wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 12:33 pm Olive Olive
101 Preah Sisowath Quay | Located at Riverside Corner of Street 104, Next Street to Night Market, Phnom Penh 12000, Cambodia +855 96 444 1919
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
https://oliveolive24.com/
I pulled the info above from the internet so I hope to be in line with requirements. Did not take any photos as I went for the food and not for facebook.

When I left SHV for PP there were only two things I regretted leaving behind, the beach and Olive Olive. Fast forward, more than a year later the situation has changed as the restaurant has now a branch on the Riverside in a building that apparently had once been intended for a hooters outlet. Well, it came better.

I went twice and was more than surprised at the nice lay-out of the place. Down to earth and no-nonsense with a focus on the food as I believe it should be. Big question was of course how is the food? I had the lamb shank and it was very good. It came with a generous load of potatoes and veggies plus a serving of rice which worked well for me. I am not a big fan of olives but this dish was excellent. Exactly the right dose of olives not to overkill the dish and just right to add a kick. Best thing was I left with a happy tummy, well filled but not feeling like carrying stones in my body.

On the next visit I had the Lasagna. Usually I avoid it outside Italy as many people tend to believe it is a baked cheese pie. The lasagna at Olive Olive was very good. Not greasy, noodles were home-made and had a consistency I like, not too soft and not too hard. Just right. The portion was good for someone like me who likes eating when it is good.

Corey, the owner, told me that the pizza promotion is back. I think starting at 5 USD for a Magherita. The pizze I had in SHV at Olive Olive were excellent. So that’s on the to do list.
The free starter of some mezze was good as well and I liked the olive oil. Much to my surprise the oil is also on sale. It is very good olive and very reasonably priced. 4-5 years ago, I had bought once the same brand in Turkey but it is difficult to find. It is actually better than the stuff I brought from Europe this time and also cheaper. From now I will stock up at Olive Olive. Corey imports the oil directly from the producer on the Aegean. The oil in PP supermarkets is hardly fit for human consumption or just totally overpriced. They sell also wine imported directly from the producer. Might be interesting for a wine lover. I am not so can’t comment but people seem to like the selection.

Being an old customer from SHV, Corey showed me the spotless kitchen and on the second visit the Italian chef was also there.

Ratings are always very subjective. I admit that I am partial but my stomach is not. I like the clean place, down to earth set-up, the food and the friendly attitude. Prices are reasonable or good. Still can’t believe that I got that olive oil in my kitchen. So check it out. I like a place where I can order without thinking too much what to order as I know it is good.
Thank you very much for you nice review.
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