Now that I have a better understanding of Khmer food, thanks to the Royal Khmer Cuisine course I took at the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, I feel more confident about eating Khmer food in small restaurants around Siem Reap. My favorite so far, is a small but very clean food stall, in the food court section of the Central Market (on Sivatha Boulevard).

If you know where I am referring to but haven’t been there in awhile, you must be thinking that I have lost my mind. Yes I am referrin to those food stalls that employ a bunch of very forward girls and off-duty tuk-tuk drivers to drive (or actually drag) customers into their concessions. Read More...

Tags: Siem Reap, Restaurant

Samlor Machu M’noas - Sour Fish Soup with Pineapple

This is one of a series of Royal Khmer Cuisine dishes that I recently learned to prepare, at the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor - Link to schedule of the COOKING CLASS AND THE ROYAL KHMER CUISINE

Royal Khmer Cuisine available from the Restaurant Le Grand - Explore the exotic tastes of fine Khmer cuisine at Restaurant Le Grand. In an idyllic atmosphere you will be able to enjoy the delights of original Cambodian dishes. Candlelight and a superb selection of wines available will make for a memorable night. Should you fancy Western cuisine, Restaurant Le Grand also offers a selection of Western dishes. Opening hours are 6.30-10.30pm. Read More...

Tags: Royal Khmer, Cuisine, Raffles, Grand Hotel d'Angkor

Siem Reap has many holidays throughout the year, but even when there are no official holidays on the calendar there are many opportunities to celebrate and enjoy the local culture. After a long day of exploring the ruins of Angkor Wat you can always enjoy a traditional Khmer meal and Khmer Apsara dancing shows, available at many major hotels, restaurants and Traditional Khmer Dance Theaters. The Pub Street area of Siem Reap also has many lively entertainment and drinking venues that will allow you to wind down the evening hours or even keep going all night long if you so desire. Read More...

Tags: Siem Reap, Holidays, festivals, events

The Siem Reap Jazz Quartet
Saturday Nov. 20 - from 9 pm
@ the Laundry Bar - Street 9 near Old Market

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The Independent (UK) has named their top five hotels of the top five tourist destinations of Cambodia. The five tourist destinations are Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, and Kampot. The information is based on reviews and rankings from the TripAdvisor website, so it is not really an accurate indication of which hotels receive the most visitors, have the best facilities, or are the best value for your money. Nevertheless it is an interesting look at the hotel industry in Cambodia. Read More...

Tags: Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Hotels

Race Date: December 4 - 5, 2010 - Location: Seam Riep, Cambodia
Since 2006 VFI has proudly hosted the Angkor Wat Bike Race and Rally at the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia. This year we will host a 30km ride, an 80km ride and a Cyclo Race through the magnificent ancient temples, forests and rice fields of Angkor Wat.

The event attracts participants of all parts of the globe who come to bike, have fun and raise funds for VFI projects in Cambodia. For more details of the work that we do, please check out our website, www.villagefocus.org. Read More...

Tags: Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat, Bike Race