Tapas is a small Spanish savoury dish served with beer, that's why everything that you order in TAPAS restaurant is free with beer. Normally the restaurants that I will be in will have free water but for most restaurants in Cambodia it will be BEER. That's why a lot of western people like going to Cambodia not only because of the Angkor Wat but because of the cheap beer!
Relatively, Tapas have good Spanish x Khmer Food. Khmer by the way is the Khmer Empire or Angkor Empire which ruled most of the mainland South East Asia (Laos, Thailand and Vietnam). I ordered the Khmer food which consist of Beef and Pork with Carabao's cheese. It was definitely nice! It's really meaty and the cheese is fresh. A combination of these two is worth trying for. Fish Amok is what Renesh tried, called as the Cambodoa's national dish because of the presentation and the taste. It has coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves which makes it into a beautiful yellow coloured dish. It is usually served in a steamed banana-leaf cup which adds to the flavour of the food.
Combination of different people dine in Tapas. I have managed to talk to some people here, like us some are travelling and some are here for business while we saw some locals who just wants to have a drink after a long day at work. One of the main reasons why I travel is not because of the sights that I see or the new foods that I try but it's about learning more on the History of one country and talking to people. I learned a lot not only on the country but on people's adventure while they are travelling and from their stories I'm more inspired to see the beauty of our world.
Actual Expenses: in USD
-they accept USD or Riel (Cambodian Money)
Tuk-tuk ride $3.00
Chocolate Crepe $1.50
Dinner $8.25 (2 pax)
Massage $10.00 ($5/person)
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| Cambodia's version of Crepe. Again found this on the street side. I wish we have it in the Philippines |
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| Travelers, Businessmen and Locals having a good conversation after a long day |
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| Anchor is one of their local beers in Cambodia |
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| Fish Amok or Cambodia's National Dish |
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| Local people drinking after a long day at work |
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| Our bill in USD. I think it's pretty cheap! $8.25 |
Yes!! I like to try more Cambodian Food! It's not spicy, it's normal like Philippine Food. They also use coconut as their main ingredient in most of their foods. In my opinion Tapas is one of the best places to eat when you are in Phnom Penh. They have good food and good service as well. Though the waiters find it hard to talk in English, still they are very nice and accommodating.
Location and Contact Information:
-I did not have the chance to get their calling card. (will update once I find out the address and contact info)
Budget:
$2.00 to $4.00 (per person: including beer)
P 80 to P180 (per person:including beer)
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