KHMERrific experience...a take on their food.

"I am not a glutton - I am an explorer of food." -Erma Bombeck

All my trips are not complete without food. So here are some of the flavors i feasted during my visit in Siem Reap.

Best for Breakfast: A nearby resto owned by a Vietnamese family can be found just a few steps away from our hotel (Popular Guesthouse). Their iced coffee is just perfect for Siem Reap's hot climate. Pair it with omelet and banh mi (baguette) and it sure gives you enough energy to go temple-hopping the whole day.

my breakfast combo

Best for Lunch and Dinner: Food is everywhere in Siem Reap and I can say that Pub Street is the most favorite place to dine and hang-out among tourists and travelers. Here, you can choose from fine dining, mid-range, to budget-friendly restos. Adjusting my taste buds to Cambodian food is not a big challenge for me since most of the food served are "same same" with Pinoy dishes.

Left: Pork fried rice;
Upper right: Lo Lak (fried beef w/gravy, veggies, fried egg and french fries);
 Lower right: grilled pork

Best for Snacks and Refreshments: I highly suggest lots of liquid intake when you are touring in a tropical place to avoid dehydration which could lead to a more serious injury which is not easy especially if you are a tourist. There is this one cafe in Siem Reap that offers a really cozy place for diners and serves good food. I am talking about The Blue Pumpkin. I personally love their Chai Massala (Indian milky tea). It was served hot, but me being a "cold-blooded mammal", asked for a glass of ice and poured the warm tea into it. I think there was some kind of a weird look on the face of the girl who handed me the glass of ice. :D

best tasting Lemon Juice in my travel history; Angkor Beer; Watermelon Shake

Right: Chai Massala;
Left: Lemon-mint shake; Pistachio macaron; Walnut & cinnamon muffin

Upper Left: Pepperoni Pizza; Lower Left: Linguine in red sauce
Right: Strawberry & Coconut ice cream 

What i love about Cambodian food is that it did a very good job on my digestion. Well i'm sure it helped that almost all dishes are served with vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber). So next time you travel around Asia, don't forget to include Siem Reap in your list. =)