We are not foodies, but when visiting a new place, trying the local cuisine is in the agenda. Good food certainly is part of an amazing holiday, right? (Also, food can be quite expensive in touristy places; eating in the right places can certainly help us spend wisely.) Touich restaurant was voted no.1 in Trip Advisor. We gotta eat there!
I made a dinner reservation and was told we'll get a complimentary pick-up. They'd send a tuktuk I thought.
To our pleasant surprise, an old topdown green military jeep came to pick us up (the owner's, I believe). Wohoo! The place was slightly off the beaten track, the ride was kinda rough, as we passed a dark dirt road with potholes. The kids loved the ride.
Nipa roof. Colored lights. The place was simple and quaint yet quite charming.
We were shown to our table by a waiter with a bright and welcoming smile.
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| Grilled squid |
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| Beef fillet |
He recommended the banana flower salad as starter, for the main course, the beef filet and the red snapper from the grill. We also ordered grilled squid and braised eggplant with pork. The rice was served with steamed vegetables. Everything tasted fresh, seasoned just right and cooked perfectly.
The red snapper encrusted in sea salt was the star of the meal. The waitress had to perform a cute little ceremony as she served it - she tapped the fish loudly with a spoon to crack the salt, then deftly removed the skin. Novelty for the kids :)
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| Grilled red snapper |
The place was quite busy, yet the crew had smiles all the time and came over to check if we enjoyed the food (a far cry from what we usually experience in Vietnam). After our meal, I inquired if they had desert, the waiter said they didn't but would check if his wife made some Khmer cakes. (There was none, but it was such a nice, thoughtful gesture.)
Gorgeous food, charming setting, wonderful service. We recommend Touich resto to anyone who visits Siem Reap.
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