{"id":6360,"date":"2021-02-17T11:36:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T11:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/8-foods-to-try-in-kampot\/"},"modified":"2021-02-17T11:36:24","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T11:36:24","slug":"8-foods-to-try-in-kampot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/8-foods-to-try-in-kampot\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Foods to Try in Kampot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;single_pg_width&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most interesting things about Kampot is its intricate history, which can be seen nowhere as prominently than in its local cuisine. Food in Kampot is an experience within itself, so we\u2019ve compiled a roundup of the 8 foods to try in Kampot for anyone looking for an introduction to its culinary offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pepper<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top of the list is of course Kampot\u2019s most famous product, pepper. It\u2019s more exciting than it sounds, and the locally grown ingredient can be added in unique ways to enhance a dish, like <\/span><b>Kampot pepper crab<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take a trip to La Plantation to see first hand how Kampot pepper is grown and harvested, and come away with your own goodie bag of the local gold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3572 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot-480x234.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durian<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durian is a fruit you\u2019ve likely never heard of, but is widely famous in Kampot. You may have noticed the landmark <\/span><b>Durian roundabout<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its distinctive centerpiece in the shape of the famous fruit. Durians have been grown in Kampot for many years, although their heyday was back in the 1940s. It\u2019s very popular in many parts of East Asia, but can be an acquired taste if you\u2019ve never tried it before. Hop on a bike or tuk tuk and head to any nearby durian farm to sample the strange fruit for yourself and enjoy a unique Kampot experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot2-480x234.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seafood<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a coastal town, seafood is one of the top foods produced in the area, and you\u2019ll find the shores of the river silhouetted with fishermen early every morning. Head to nearby <\/span><b>Kep market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and sample some of the freshest catches in the area. In particular <\/span><b>Kep crabs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a must-try, especially with some famous Kampot pepper added to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3888 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ingredients4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ingredients4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ingredients4-480x234.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French food<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kampot has a history of French colonization, much of which left a large mark on the area, and still lingers in its cuisine. Head to local eateries<b> l\u2019Epi d\u2019Or<\/b> and <b>La Comptoir<\/b> to enjoy authentic French cuisine such as <b>croissants and patisseries <\/b>and <b>cheese and charcuterie<\/b>, the perfect complement for lazy riverside life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot4-480x234.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Background Image Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;white_outter&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;white_box_sg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/blog-new102.jpg&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;single_pg_width middle_wt_section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food in Kampot is an experience within itself, so we\u2019ve compiled a roundup of the 8 foods to try in Kampot for anyone looking for an introduction to its culinary offerings.<\/span>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;single_pg_width&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese food<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with French influence, Kampot has strong ties to Chinese culture, and you\u2019ll find plenty of hearty Chinese food to indulge in during your stay. The Chinese have been living and trading in Kampot for many centuries, so much of their cuisine worked its way into the town. Slurp on thick egg noodles and sample plenty of Chinese pancakes and dumplings at <\/span><b>Ecran Noodles,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Kampot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3576 size-full\" title=\"Chinese food at Kampot, Cambodia \" src=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot5.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese food at Kampot, Cambodia \" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot5-480x234.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambodian street food<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to street food, it\u2019s always best to avoid fancy restaurants and head to the most authentic location \u2013 the street. Both day and night markets in Kampot provide ample opportunity to peruse the local stalls and sample some of the best, tastiest, and cheapest foods reflective of the country. Dishes such as <\/span><b>fish amok<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>chive cakes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>fried egg noodles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>rice porridge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are popular staple dishes in Cambodian cuisine and easy to find at most markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3577 size-full\" title=\"Street Food at Kampot, Cambodia\" src=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot6.jpg\" alt=\"Street Food at Kampot, Cambodia\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot6-480x234.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khmer food<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khmer food is a must try in Kampot. Equal parts hearty, spicy, comforting, and healthy, there is something for everyone within Khmer cuisine. From wintry noodle soups like <\/span><b>Kuyteav<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a portion of <\/span><b>Lort Cha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stir fried egg noodles for a quick bite, flavor is king when it comes to Cambodian food. For authentic Khmer cuisine from a chef with experience, try <\/span><b>Arvi Restaurant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Khmer Root Cafe.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3578 size-full\" title=\"Khmer food at Amber Kampot, Cambodia\" src=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot7.jpg\" alt=\"Khmer food at Amber Kampot, Cambodia\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot7-480x234.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curry<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try your hand at Cambodian curries and sample the various flavors of their spicy and creamy broths. While curries aren\u2019t a major part of Khmer cuisine, they are still a popular choice for many people. Enjoy with rice and a side of naan at <\/span><b>Kampot Curry House<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is great for those traveling on a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3579 size-full\" title=\"Curry at Kampot Curry House\" src=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot8.jpg\" alt=\"Curry at Kampot Curry House\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-Foods-to-Try-in-Kampot8-480x234.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food in Kampot is an experience within itself, so we\u2019ve compiled a roundup of the 8 foods to try in Kampot for anyone looking for an introduction to its culinary offerings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[54,56,66,64,53],"tags":[],"menu":[],"exclusive_offer":[],"the_team":[],"exclusive_activities":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6360"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6360"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6360\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6360"},{"taxonomy":"menu","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/menu?post=6360"},{"taxonomy":"exclusive_offer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exclusive_offer?post=6360"},{"taxonomy":"the_team","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/the_team?post=6360"},{"taxonomy":"exclusive_activities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amber-kampot.com\/km-kh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exclusive_activities?post=6360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}