Cambodian chef Pola Siv helms the kitchen of Mie Café, one of Siem Reap’s best restaurants, where the 35 year-old chef creates an elegant and inventive contemporary Cambodian cuisine rooted in local produce and European cooking techniques. Cambodian chef Pola Siv has a great story. Like the northern Cambodia city of Siem Reap’s other talented young … Read more
The best Phnom Penh French restaurants include everything from elegant fine dining restaurant Topaz for classical French cuisine and wines from Phnom Penh’s best wine cellar to sophisticated yet super-affordable Khema Pasteur for quintessential French favourites and intimate Bistro Lanka for a buzzy vibe and French bistro food. We typically steer travellers in Southeast Asia … Read more
One day in Bangkok Old City is definitely not enough time to discover the historic heart of the Thai capital on Rattanakosin Island, home to the glittering pagodas and gilded spires of the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho. But it will certainly give you a taste of the centre of Old Siam … Read more
Mahob Khmer chef Sothea Seng is committed to preserving Cambodia’s culinary heritage – and pickling! I chatted to the chef about his childhood growing up on a farm, his love of Cambodian produce, his inspirations, and his concerns about the future of Cambodian cuisine. Mahob Khmer chef Sothea Seng is the owner of one of Siem Reap’s … Read more
Our Siem Reap guide for Angkor Wat marathon runners heading to Cambodia for the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon in December has suggestions for hotels to stay at in Siem Reap, restaurants to go to load carbs, spas to get a well deserved massage, and bars and pubs to celebrate after your efforts and share … Read more