Cambodian Chef Tim Pheak has probably travelled more than most Cambodian chefs his age. Yet he says he is finally living the dream as an executive chef in Cambodia’s Siem Reap, where he’s cooking elegant renditions on traditional Cambodian dishes with organic local produce. Cambodian chef Tim Pheak – Cambodians put family names first, so you’d … Read more
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
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
End of monsoon in northern Southeast Asia means time to do some travel planning. When rainy season ends, the low season also finishes, and the dry season, which is also the tourist high season, begins. If you want to snag a travel bargain for a Southeast Asia dry season trip you need to do it … Read more