Short Note: I promised a fellow blogger, Ah Hong, to write about what I ate in Siem Reap. Sorry for keeping you waiting. I'm rather slow.. still in Sapa (I mean my posts). So I slot in something in Cambodia today :)
If we say we should try local delicacies when traveling to a place, in Siem Reap, for sure Khmer (高棉) food is the one to go for.
Khmer refers to the predominant ethnic group of Cambodia. It also means the official language spoken in Cambodia.
The language is heavily influenced by the ancient Sanskrit of India, particularly as a vehicle to transmit Buddhism and Hinduism. It is a distinct language of Southeast Asia, while there are similarities to Thai, Lao and Vietnamese. Refer to more detailed elaborations here.
After consulting the locals, we walked into Khmer Kitchen, with the aim to taste Amok Fish and Khmer Curry. We went to the bigger branch, however it was fully booked, but the friendly staff directed us to another smaller and less crowded branch that is just within walking distance.
Though already having something in mind, we still took a look at the board filled with recommended dishes. Comparing to other restaurants, Khmer Kitchen really serves fine Khmer cuisine at very fair prices.
Both Wyng and I were quite tired and hungry after visiting the Angkor Wat on the day. However, nothing could be rushed. We just waited patiently and I took some chances to shoot photos.
AMOK comes with coconut cream, spicy paste, long beans, onions, green leaves, white egg.
Meanwhile, KHMER CURRY comes with coconut cream, spicy paste, chilies, potatoes, yam, pumpkin, carrot.
Basically, from a Malaysian's point of view, the curry was not spicy enough. Am not sure if that is the original taste, or it's already amended to suit the tourists' taste bud. The area is definitely crowded with a lot of Caucasians.
Thought there are Asians too, I bet we are not the major source of income :)
I actually asked the friendly waiter, why the food there was not spicy?? Do we need to clearly specify the "level" we want when making an order? He replied my question with his innocent smile, and I decided to stop asking anymore :P
P/S: Found this Amok Fish recipe online, maybe you are interested to have a try?
If we say we should try local delicacies when traveling to a place, in Siem Reap, for sure Khmer (高棉) food is the one to go for.
Mr Monkey's selection is Khmer food :P
Khmer refers to the predominant ethnic group of Cambodia. It also means the official language spoken in Cambodia.
The language is heavily influenced by the ancient Sanskrit of India, particularly as a vehicle to transmit Buddhism and Hinduism. It is a distinct language of Southeast Asia, while there are similarities to Thai, Lao and Vietnamese. Refer to more detailed elaborations here.
After consulting the locals, we walked into Khmer Kitchen, with the aim to taste Amok Fish and Khmer Curry. We went to the bigger branch, however it was fully booked, but the friendly staff directed us to another smaller and less crowded branch that is just within walking distance.
Though already having something in mind, we still took a look at the board filled with recommended dishes. Comparing to other restaurants, Khmer Kitchen really serves fine Khmer cuisine at very fair prices.
Both Wyng and I were quite tired and hungry after visiting the Angkor Wat on the day. However, nothing could be rushed. We just waited patiently and I took some chances to shoot photos.
My banana shake ($1.50) and Wyng's hot tea ($0.50). If I drink tea, I was gonna HAVE NO SLEEP that night!
Amok fish (other selections: chicken, pork, tofu) and mixed vegetables. $3 per serving (with rice).
Khmer Pork Curry (other selections: fish, chicken, beef, tofu) and mixed vegetables. Also $3 per serving (with rice).
AMOK comes with coconut cream, spicy paste, long beans, onions, green leaves, white egg.
Meanwhile, KHMER CURRY comes with coconut cream, spicy paste, chilies, potatoes, yam, pumpkin, carrot.
We ordered only 2 dishes. We were hungry, but not GOZILLA!!
Oh~~ am gonna take the last shot and start eating~~
Basically, from a Malaysian's point of view, the curry was not spicy enough. Am not sure if that is the original taste, or it's already amended to suit the tourists' taste bud. The area is definitely crowded with a lot of Caucasians.
Thought there are Asians too, I bet we are not the major source of income :)
I actually asked the friendly waiter, why the food there was not spicy?? Do we need to clearly specify the "level" we want when making an order? He replied my question with his innocent smile, and I decided to stop asking anymore :P
P/S: Found this Amok Fish recipe online, maybe you are interested to have a try?
7 comments:
last time we din know what is nice around that area, just simply ordered some foods with interesting name, hahahahaha. Amok was in the list too coz of the cute cute name :P their foods very nice and the price not frightening, hahaha!
kai, am going to cambodia again tomorrow.. not sure what other food to try already. any recommendation?? i mean, apart from khmer food and baguette?? (but i will still eat baguette, hehehe)
hehehe, im not a chef yo, cant recommend much nice foods coz i dont have a sensitive tongue (-_-)" but hor you can try their fried prawns/squid, simple and nice (plus a can of beer). Sitting along the street there, enjoy the environment at night while having meals + beers (u sure not ngam with this kind of makan style one, especially tambah alchohol, hahahaha)
ya forgot, safe trip ya :) enjoy ur journey \('o')/
Wow...thanks Haan.
I will be going Siem Reap next month, will put this as my food mission list. Hehe...
Ah Hong.. I got more to share oh~~~
Maybe the food wasn't so spicy because better for european...
If they have foreign costumers...
yea.. they have a lot of caucasian customers!
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