D22, the city’s swankiest new sky bar and restaurant, walks the line between class and comfort with effortless Japanese aplomb. To the east, the 22nd-storey bar offers sweeping, temperature-controlled views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers; to the north and west, windowed vistas overlook the capital’s expanding urban grid. Drinks are reasonably priced, considering the venue, with wine by the glass starting at $4.50 and cocktails a dollar more. Low-rise floor cushions, plump chairs and abundant pillows give the room a relaxed, homey feel. Model ships, antique typewriters and old books add to the atmosphere. The menu from the adjacent restaurant is spendy, but if the name and interiors are anything to go on (the ‘D’ stands for dining), the food is presumably as nice as the views. D22, Phnom Penh Tower (22nd floor), #445 Monivong Blvd.
