Everyday Food I Love

While the world has been in lockdown for the last 18 months and borders have yet to reopen to international travel, previous visitors of Cambodia will notice some changes once they return to the popular temple town of Siem Reap. Siem Reap has undergone a major re-development as part of the Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan, aiming to transform this main tourism hub into a smart town while preserving Khmer culture and historic architecture.Newly laid boulevards, new walking streets, bicycle lanes and gardens compliment the town centre. While at the temple sites new forested bicycle tracks and the relocation of vendors to dedicated areas will greet tourists with a peaceful experience within the Angkor complex unseen for a long time. Although Siem Reap has been going through new changes the old charm of the ancient Khmer capital remains and Anantara Angkor Resort has put together a bucket list as to why Siem Reap is Time Magazine’s World’s Greatest Place for 2021. Sunrise at Angk...

Hyatt is blazing new ground in Southeast Asia with the opening of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh on January 6, 2021, marking the first Hyatt hotel in the Cambodian capital and the debut of the Hyatt Regency brand in the Kingdom of Wonder. With 247 guestrooms including 43 residential-style suites, the new Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is set to become the largest internationally branded hotel in the city. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh’s cultural and business district of Doun Penh – a 30-minute drive from the airport and within a short walking distance to the Royal Palace, National Museum and the riverside – the latest addition from Hyatt provides business travelers and leisure guests with modern comfort and convenience alongside warm Cambodian hospitality in one of Asia’s most captivating cities. “We are excited to open our doors and introduce the Hyatt Regency brand to Cambodia, supporting the country’s hospitality industry as well as reinforcing Hyatt’s steady and thoughtful growth in Sou...

Cambodia’s most storied hotel wrote yet another chapter last week when it unveiled a new fine-dining restaurant following a landmark refurbishment. Named after the Grand Hotel d’ Angkor’s year of opening, “1932” launched on November 22 at an invite-only dinner for 50 guests who were treated to a parade of traditional Khmer specialties with a contemporary twist.

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas constantly reinforces its commitment towards environmental, social and cultural conservation. Special consideration is given to employing and empowering communities, and wherever possible, sustainable products and services are sourced locally. Around the world, Anantara works in partnership with local communities and promotes cultural awareness amongst guests by integrating indigenous culture into everyday experiences.

Following an extensive renovation of one of Siem Reap’s most treasured colonial sites, the historic FCC Mansion has reopened its doors as FCC Angkor, managed by Avani Hotels and Resorts ( www.avanihotels.com/angkor-siem-reap ). Located across from the Royal Independence Gardens and Royal Residence, FCC Angkor was once home to the elegant mansion of the French colonial governor, as well as the renowned Foreign Correspondent’s Club - a place that holds an abundance of history and recognised as a popular meeting place for international journalists, celebrities and travellers from around the world.

Anantara Angkor Resort, Siem Reap’s premier all-suite retreat, introduced a series of unique experiences that invite guests to delve into authentic local wellness with inspired journeys through Khmer healing traditions. The experiences blend Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage with Anantara Spa’s holistic wellness beliefs and are brought to life through a diverse collection of spa offerings and longer journeys inspired by the Seven Ways of Enlightenment: Mindfulness; Investigation; Energy; Rapture; Tranquillity; Concentration; and Equanimity. The experiences are offered as four to five hours wellness journeys, and four- or seven-day core wellness packages that are curated as guided programs.

Siem Reap, Cambodia – Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap is Marriott International’s first Courtyard Resort in Cambodia, with a second hotel to follow when Courtyard Phnom Penh opens in the capital city later this year. The brand’s flagship in Cambodia offers guests an opportunity to enjoy authentic local Khmer cuisine, prepared to international standards using fresh, organic local ingredients. The resort features modern Khmer architectural design, an innovative lobby space and contemporary room design, enabling guests to pursue both their personal and professional interests whilst visiting the seat of the ancient Khmer kingdom.

Koh Dach known as ‘Silk Island’ by foreigners, this is actually a pair of islands lying in the Mekong River about 5km northeast of the Japanese Friendship Bridge and is only 15 kilometres from the centre of Phnom Penh. This Mekong River island's main attractions are its beach and its handicrafts community of silk weavers, wood carvers, potters, painters, and jewelry makers. The beach isn't spectacular by Southeast Asian standards, but it is convenient for Phnom Penh getaways.

The building is shaped in the form of a cross with a nice central dome. And has four wings filled with shops selling gold and silver jewelry, antique coins, fake name-brand watches and other such items. Shopping in Phnom Penh is on of the attraction for tourists who love to buy souvenirs. Central Market (Phsar Thmei) in Phnom Penh is a busy bazaars that are always crowded, it has everything right from food items to clothes, silverworks and jewelries. The market building is beautiful, a spectacular Cambodian architecture. You can also find electronic items and secondhand stuff here at an affordable price. The market is lined with hawkers who sell different kinds of tidbits.

Tinat Restaurant located at corner of Streets 154 and Streets 51 (Rue Pasteur) is one good value place to eat. It's about 900meter of walking distance to central Market from Eastland Hotel that I am staying. The restaurant patrons are mainly Khmers and also many of the expats regular place to eat. Their menu serving a variety of vegetarian, seafood, pork, beef and chicken of dishes.

Phnom Baset situated about 32km northwest of Phnom Penh we stopped by at topping a steep hill. Its extraordinary design resembles a cave and faces the west, which contrasts with other Khmer temples facing the east.

In Cambodia everything is grilled, so if you like grilled dishes and seafood then Cambodia will fit your food destination. With the easy access of Tonle Sal Lake and Mekong River, fish and seafood are widely available in Cambodia cuisine and BBQ joints

Just 2 minutes from Phnom Penh‘s riverside, tucked around the corner from the ever popular tourist spot this small Lucky Pho restaurant with only six big black tables inside and two more on the pavement. This restaurant offers a good bowl of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). There are choices of pho with beef, pho with meatballs, fish, chicken or seafood.

Tonle Khmer Restaurant located right at front row of the river in Phnom Penh near the Palace, one of the best locations in Cambodia. Their food are reasonably price but was quite a long wait for the food to be serve. A great place for drinking and catching up with friends.

Cambodian food is perhaps the most overlooked of all Asian cuisines. Cambodian emphasised on balance of flavours between salty, sour and sweetness. Khmer food leans towards the sweeter side, from the marinated grilled pork, to the chilli pastes, even iced coffees is noticeable heavy of sweetness. Living in Cambodia give me a chance to learn about their cuisine and cultures.

Checked in Cambodian Country Club and Hotel, now on the way to Flyingbikes2 to pick up our Cannondale Trail 3 MTB. CCC Hotel 5 minutes' drive from Phnom Penh International Airport, CCC Hotel offers extensive sports facilities like a 25 m outdoor pool, tennis courts, basketball courts and soccer fields. Horse riding and a gym are also available.

This is one of the Cafe and Restaurant in Cambodia, where you can find good coffee, affordable meals and most importantly a very comfortable place to dine all day.

Touring Phnom Penh, Cambodia with my new Cannondale Trail 3 MTB bought from FlyingBikes2. Cycling is something amazing that happen to my life, it makes me feel connected to the world.

Checked in Eastland Hotel that is located at a convenient location, Phnom Penh city center. Huge room, modern furnishings and free movies to watch on tv (Hotel owned by Guangzhou Yuetai Group Co. Ltd.)

A Singaporean owned restaurants in business for about 6 months for the 2nd branch in the town center serving the authentic Singapore chicken rice. 1st branch located just 300m by transport after airport towards road 4 and 3 been in operation since 2014.