Shiva Shakti Restaurant Phnom Penh Indian Restraunt

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I visited Shiva Shakti on the podium floor of Exchange Square on a Tuesday during the Pchum Ben festival and was glad to see they remained open with a positive atmosphere. I ordered the chole bhature with extra achaar (pickles) on the side. The bhatura (fried bread) was excellent—soft, chewy, and fresh, without leaving crumbs, indicating it was made perfectly. The chole (chickpeas) were decent, though not as flavorful as other places like Krishna’s in Saigon. The achaar, unfortunately, seemed to be the standard grocery store variety. For a holiday meal in an empty restaurant, it was a solid experience. However, I noticed that their POS system adds tax to line items, which made the pricing feel a bit higher. Additionally, they served me water without asking and charged for it, though they offered to remove it from the bill after I mentioned it, which I appreciated. Overall, the meal didn’t break the bank, and the service was polite. With sister branches in Myanmar, they seem to be doing well, and while there’s room for improvement—especially with transparency—I enjoyed the experience. I give it four stars, and I’ll likely return after exploring other restaurants in the city.

I recently dined at this place and had a wonderful experience! The food was outstanding, a true 5/5 – full of authentic flavors, and they offer a good mix of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Every dish felt like it had a touch of home. Service was efficient and friendly, earning it a 4/5. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, though a few small details could improve to make it even better. The atmosphere was decent, deserving a 3/5. It’s comfortable but could benefit from a bit more ambiance or decor to enhance the dining experience. Overall, highly recommended for anyone craving quality Indian food in Cambodia. Will definitely return

It’s on the top floor of the Express Square, and has a great skyline view. The food was excellent, refined taste for ordinary dishes, but they were kind of pricey for local people. On top of that, the final bill added additional $ to each item. Plus 5% service charge. Also the portions were very small. The service was good, and the atmosphere was nice and pleasant. It was very quiet at weekday lunch, not many customers. We ordered: 5*Black pepper chicken: very tender and tasty, it’s like $2 for every small piece of chicken though. 4*Kashmiri Naan: very good. 5*Palak Paneer: fine taste but small portion. It’s a great restaurant if you don’t mind higher prices.

I stumbled upon this quiet little restaurant close to my hotel in downtown Phnom Penh. The food is very good (I had jeera rice, alu gobi adraki, and raita), the staff were always smiling and energetic, and the ambience on the roof top is delightful with a ringside view of the high rises in the nighttime.

Food is good, price is fair, portion is alright relative to the price. A great indian food to discover