Post by kickingfrog on Jun 23, 2013 16:22:38 GMT
Penh Pal
ARCHIVE FOR MAY 2013
16th May 2013
Kindly prepared by Samantha Hill
... after a few days in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, I realised that it wasn’t going to be too hard to find gluten-free food, as there is an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables sold everywhere, from street markets to restaurants.
Just down the road to where I am staying, for instance, is the Russian market, selling plain fish, vegetables, rice and eggs – all of which you can cook up back at your apartment. Local supermarkets sell canned baked beans and soups, some of which are gluten-free.
Eating out gluten-free is slightly trickier, but I have managed to find some excellent places that understand the concept of strict gluten free dining.
K’nyay, St 268
Hidden down an alley next to the Independence Monument, K’nyay is a wonderful restaurant that caters for vegetarians, vegans and Coeliacs. Their food is locally sourced and freshly prepared. All of their dishes are gluten free unless it states otherwise on the menu. This was the first time for me to try the national dish, Amok, which is a coconut-based fish curry steamed in a banana leaf. They also offer sweet potato & taro fries, curries, soups, meat dishes, and desserts, all of which are gluten free. This is a lovely place to eat, with a great atmosphere and very reasonable prices.
The Vegetarian, St. 200
This place also caters for gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets. Their food is fresh, healthy and ethically sourced. They have a selection of Asian and Western dishes from rice noodle soups to coconut milk banana dessert. Perfect for a light lunch or an evening meal.
Cafe Yejj, St 450
This is my favourite place to sit, eat and write. They serve fresh fruit bowls with honey and yogurt. They also serve fish dishes and salads that are naturally gluten-free, just opt for no dressings.
Bloom Café #40 St 222
This is fun and creative cafe to sit and get your sugar fix. They offer delicious gluten free cup cakes and this month they have Blueberry and Lemon Cake and the Orange and Almond Cake. Beautifully decorated and at a very good price. Bloom are also opening up a sister company in Siem Reap this September called Blossom.
ARTillery Café, St 240½
Offering homemade, organic food, this café caters for vegans, Coeliacs and those with lactose intolerance. They offer fresh salads, tapas, smoothies and yogurts – great for a light lunch.
Jars of Clay, St 155
A quaint cafe just by the Russian market, they offer baked potatoes with a selection of gluten free toppings. They also serve fresh coconut for dessert.
Vego Salad Bar, St 51 & 21B St 294
Offering fresh salads throughout the day, this place is reasonably priced and offers free home delivery. You can create your own salad from a choice of healthy greens, fruit and cheeses.
Luna D’Autuno, St 29
This Italian restaurant offers a variety of gluten free tapas and risottos. They also offer salads and fruit dessert. They have an outside and inside dining area, with live music once a month.
Overall, Phnom Penh has a lot to offer in terms of gluten free produce. Hopefully this is the shape of things to come. Happy dining!
penhpal.com/2013/05/page/2/
ARCHIVE FOR MAY 2013
16th May 2013
Kindly prepared by Samantha Hill
... after a few days in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, I realised that it wasn’t going to be too hard to find gluten-free food, as there is an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables sold everywhere, from street markets to restaurants.
Just down the road to where I am staying, for instance, is the Russian market, selling plain fish, vegetables, rice and eggs – all of which you can cook up back at your apartment. Local supermarkets sell canned baked beans and soups, some of which are gluten-free.
Eating out gluten-free is slightly trickier, but I have managed to find some excellent places that understand the concept of strict gluten free dining.
K’nyay, St 268
Hidden down an alley next to the Independence Monument, K’nyay is a wonderful restaurant that caters for vegetarians, vegans and Coeliacs. Their food is locally sourced and freshly prepared. All of their dishes are gluten free unless it states otherwise on the menu. This was the first time for me to try the national dish, Amok, which is a coconut-based fish curry steamed in a banana leaf. They also offer sweet potato & taro fries, curries, soups, meat dishes, and desserts, all of which are gluten free. This is a lovely place to eat, with a great atmosphere and very reasonable prices.
The Vegetarian, St. 200
This place also caters for gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets. Their food is fresh, healthy and ethically sourced. They have a selection of Asian and Western dishes from rice noodle soups to coconut milk banana dessert. Perfect for a light lunch or an evening meal.
Cafe Yejj, St 450
This is my favourite place to sit, eat and write. They serve fresh fruit bowls with honey and yogurt. They also serve fish dishes and salads that are naturally gluten-free, just opt for no dressings.
Bloom Café #40 St 222
This is fun and creative cafe to sit and get your sugar fix. They offer delicious gluten free cup cakes and this month they have Blueberry and Lemon Cake and the Orange and Almond Cake. Beautifully decorated and at a very good price. Bloom are also opening up a sister company in Siem Reap this September called Blossom.
ARTillery Café, St 240½
Offering homemade, organic food, this café caters for vegans, Coeliacs and those with lactose intolerance. They offer fresh salads, tapas, smoothies and yogurts – great for a light lunch.
Jars of Clay, St 155
A quaint cafe just by the Russian market, they offer baked potatoes with a selection of gluten free toppings. They also serve fresh coconut for dessert.
Vego Salad Bar, St 51 & 21B St 294
Offering fresh salads throughout the day, this place is reasonably priced and offers free home delivery. You can create your own salad from a choice of healthy greens, fruit and cheeses.
Luna D’Autuno, St 29
This Italian restaurant offers a variety of gluten free tapas and risottos. They also offer salads and fruit dessert. They have an outside and inside dining area, with live music once a month.
Overall, Phnom Penh has a lot to offer in terms of gluten free produce. Hopefully this is the shape of things to come. Happy dining!
penhpal.com/2013/05/page/2/