"Sihaknoukville"

Sihanoukville province is a small southern province of Cambodia. The capital sits on a peninsula with beaches and tropical islands around. Sihanoukville (also known as Kampong Som or Kampong Saom) was founded in 1964 to be the only deep-water port in whole Cambodia. It is gradually being redeveloped as a tourist attraction, but despite the promise of massive Malaysian investment - a casino is planned for Naga Island - tourist numbers are still fairly low. Also its nice with sand beaches and several paradise islands have made it popular as a tourist destination.

Food in Sihanoukville

1. Khmer Cuisine

If you’re looking for some exceptional Khmer food, then one of the best places in Sihanoukville is Koh Por Food Shop. You won’t find it highlighted on any review sites, but it is extremely popular among the local (more affluent) Khmer due to the huge variety of dishes and the outstanding quality of food. Choose from delicacies like shark, snails, or turtle, or try a more common dish like Loc Lac. Our personal favourite is ‘Fried Fish Sour Sweet’ – An incredible deep fried fish dish for only $3.50! If you struggle to decide what you’d like to try, ask one of the English-speaking waiters for recommendations when you’re there. Be aware however that the service can sometimes be a bit slow due to the popularity of this restaurant. 

2. Sandan-Khmer & Western Fusion

If you’d like to try some local Khmer food but you prefer something on the safe side, then Sandan is a great option. The restaurant specialises in Khmer & Western fusion dishes, so, in a nutshell, it tries to soften and subtly bring out the flavours of classic recipes (as well as adding their own touches here and there). The atmosphere in the restaurant is very calm and peaceful, and the focus is on providing a high level of service. This is reflected in the price – An average dish costs $7 and a glass of wine around $5. Perhaps what stands out the most about Sandan is the philosophy behind it – Their model is based on helping homeless children by training them to work in their chain of restaurants. The children excellently serving you throughout your meal were once orphans not too long ago.