While Thai and Vietnamese cuisines tend to hog the spotlight, Cambodia’s food scene is the talented understudy waiting for its own star turn! Khmer cooking is a flavour-packed adventure that dances between sweet, sour, salty, and spicy – all delivered with a uniquely Cambodian flair that will make your taste buds throw a party…
Amok Trey
Fish luxuriating in a coconut curry jacuzzi, wrapped in banana leaves. This velvety, mousse-like dish is delicate, sophisticated and hard to resist.
Nom Banh Chok
This staple is the breakfast of Cambodian champions. Rice noodles swimming in green curry with vegetables so fresh they practically introduce themselves. It’s like slurping sunshine in noodle form.
Prahok Ktiss
Warning: this fermented fish and pork dip is the “stinky cheese” of Cambodia – it smells suspicious but tastes magnificent! Dip in raw veggies and prepare for your flavour perception to be rewired.
Kuy Teav
A delicious and healthy clear broth that nevertheless packs more flavour than seems possible on fast glance – that’ll be the gelatinous oxtail or pork topped with bean sprouts, lime and herbs.
Num Ansom
Sticky rice parcels that are the Cambodian version of a surprise gift – unwrap to discover sweet banana or savory pork treasures inside.
Ready for this taste adventure? Karma Bayon in Siem Reap awaits, where your culinary curiosity will be rewarded with authentic Khmer delights that’ll have you campaigning for Cambodian food to be lauded among the best in the world!
