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Eating in Kampot
Eating in Kampot
There are plenty of places to eat in Kampot, ranging from the usual street kitchens to proper restaurants providing indoor seating. Most places are only a short walk from the central traffic circle. A delicious breakfast found in Kampot is Koh Kor Num Pain, a thick beef stew served with french bread. Fish and seafood are also plentiful, fresh and delicious.
Just north of the new bridge are two bungalows with over-the-water dining in stilt huts. Nature Bungalows even has a tiny artificial beach! Just south of the same bridge a Khmer seafood restaurant is also on stilts over the water.
Blissful, 'Guesthouse Street' (East of the salt gatherers statue - middle roundabout), ☎ 092 494 331 ( ), . 7:15am - late. Set in an incredible lush tropical garden. Wide range of traditional Khmer and Westeren cuisine, including wood-fired oven specialities. The professional western chef is really passionate about his food, and makes sure he gets the eggs right (which is rare in Asia). All dishes are of a high quality with large portions. Every week a huge traditional Sunday Roast. The perfect place to meet other travellers and backpackers. Free wifi. �
Jasmine Restaurant, Riverside Road (just south of the old bridge). 10am - 10pm. Offers Khmer and Western cuisine in a comfortable colonial style building on the waterfront. Featuring photos and artwork and a nice selection of books and magazines, downtempo music, and a great view of the river. Run by a Californian and his Khmer wife. �
Rikitikitavi, Riverside Road, 012 235 102, serves excellent Western and Asian food up in an atmospheric terrace restaurant overlooking the river and mountains. Almost famous Saraman (Cambodian Beef Curry) and Amok Trai (Fresh Fish Curry). A little more expensive than most but value for the quality.
The Rusty Keyhole, About 1.5km out of town on highway 33 out of town towards Kep, should be signposted on the right into the paddyfields - well worth the moto-ride or an evening stroll to watch the sunset over the rice fields�; 092 758 536. Sells delicious bbq ribs (they have actually been seen to fall off the bone!) along with a range of western and Asian food, sunset happy hour and great views of the river. Closed Tuesdays. (Check in Aug-Sept as they may close for the monsoon.)
Epic Arts Cafe, Old Market Street (North side two blocks from the river). Breakfast until 5pm. An NGO run serves a menu of modern cafe cuisine (no ham sandwiches here!), juices and Italian coffee, with training of staff from, and proceeds to, the disabled community. Small second hand book selection and products from their project for sale. moderate - premium. �
Magic Sponge, 'Guesthouse Street' (East of the salt gatherers statue - middle roundabout). Good quality Indian food and a regular western/asian menu with some interesting variety. moderate. �
The Lazy Farmer, 'Guesthouse Street opposite Magic Sponge' (East of the salt gatherers statue - middle roundabout). Good quality Khmer food along with a western/asian menu. Cheaper than the guesthouses. �
Cafe Espresso Kampot, 17 R717 (Across from 333 Bakery in the side street from Epic Arts Cafe), ☎ 092388736, . 7am - 11pm. Speciality coffee, roasted on site, ground fresh. Espresso machines & Japanese cold press, Australian style café fare- all day breakfast- Home made sauces, house smoked meats. Warm baked goods & good veg options, Spanish style canas con tapas after noon. Ever-changing eclectic menu. Free wifi, Stylish atmosphere, good service And one of the best bathrooms in town- On quiet colonial side street towards the Market from epic arts café- -open daily 7 till late- under $5.00. �
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