Steven Halcrow is a chef who originally hails from Glasgow, Scotland. He is the co-founder and manager of and . During his time living in Siem Reap, he learned the laborious task of how to make num banh chok noodles by hand, and now runs a Cambodian noodle stand part-time in London, when he’s not leading food tours in Siem Reap. Steven has been featured in the , , , and talking about Cambodian food.
It’s true that one of the appealing things about moving Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is the expat’s ability to survive in-country without learning much of the local language. But just because you can get by without learning to speak Khmer, does that … Continue reading
Update: Unfortunately, Samovar has closed. In Russia, every household traditionally had a samovar, a heated metal container used to heat water for making tea. You will find ornate versions of these teapots on every table in Samovar Restaurant, a newly … Continue reading
The Physique Club, as the Hotel Cambodiana gym is called, offers great value for money with good quality equipment and facilities, all for a reasonable monthly fee. If you live in the Riverside area of town, the Physique Club is the … Continue reading
If you need a break from life in hectic Phnom Penh, Kampot provides a nice respite as life there runs at a significantly slower pace. Located two and a half hours south of the capital, Kampot is a small town … Continue reading
Located in a beautiful Khmer wooden house with a large garden area at the front where they grow fresh herbs, Mie Cafe is a small restaurant on a quiet street on the road to Angkor Wat, just five or ten … Continue reading
Angkor Muscle Gym is a cheap, local gym that sit on the banks of the Siem Reap River. At $1 for entry (including locker and towel) this is remarkable value for money. Even though the locals only pay 2000 riel, I … Continue reading