Finding the best Lok Lak in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Lok Lak I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled kroeung lemongrass paste with genuine knowledge and the delicate and herbal result was noticeably superior.

prahok is a uniquely Cambodian ingredient that foreigners find challenging but locals consider essential. The winning restaurant had the right a traditional home kitchen feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. Angkor beer was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Lok Lak is made properly it's a completely different experience.