Samdach Preah Thoamak Lekhet Ouk St. (184), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Vinoteca is a cosy wine bar tucked behind the Royal Palace on Street 184, pouring an affordable, carefully chosen list of French wines by the glass and the bottle. The kitchen pairs them with Hong Kong-style tapas and 100% made-in-Cambodia cheese and nuts, making it an easy, low-key spot to work through a few glasses.
The owner is Belgian and the welcome is warm, the cellar is excellent and keenly priced, and there are beers as well as wine. The cheese and charcuterie board is a highlight.