Siem Reap - Cambodia - page 202

DINING FOR A CAUSE
These are some good restaurants that support worthy causes or assist in the training of Cambodia's fu-
ture hospitality staff with a subsidised ticket into the tourism industry. If you dine at the training
places, it gives the trainees a good opportunity to hone their skills with real customers.
Blossom Cafe OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.blossomcakes.org ; St 6; cupcakes US$1.50;
10am-5pm Mon-Sat; ) Cupcakes are elevated to an artform at this elegant cafe, with beautifully
presented creations available in a rotating array of 48 flavours. Creative coffees, teas and juices are
also available and the profits assist Cambodian women in vocational training.
Common Grounds OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (719 St 14; light meals US$3-5; 7am-10pm;
) Sophisticated international cafe akin to Starbucks. Great coffee, homemade cakes, light bites, and
free wi-fi and internet terminals. Offers free computer classes and English classes for Cambodians,
and supports good causes.
Haven OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 078-342404; www.haven-cambodia.com ; Sok San St;
mains US$3-7; 11am-10pm; ) A culinary haven indeed, dine here for the best of East meets
West. The fish fillet with green mango is particularly zesty. Proceeds go towards helping young adult
orphans make the step from institution to employment. It regularly occupies top spot on Trip Advisor,
so book ahead.
Joe-to-Go OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (near Psar Chaa; mains US$2-5; 7am-9.30pm) If you
need coffee coursing through your veins to tackle the temples, then head here. Gourmet coffees,
shakes and light bites, with proceeds supporting street children. Upstairs is a small boutique support-
ing the associated NGO, The Global Child.
Les Jardins des Delices OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 063-963673; Paul Dubrule Hotel &
Tourism School, NH6; set lunch US$12; noon-2pm Mon-Fri) Enjoy Sofitel standards at an afford-
able price, with a three-course meal of Asian and Western food prepared by students training in the
culinary arts.
Marum OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.marum-restaurant.org ; Wat Polanka area; mains
US$3.25-6.75; 11am-10pm Mon-Sat; ) Brings the best of Friends ( Click here ) to Siem Reap.
Set in a delightful wooden house with a spacious garden, menu highlights include red tree ant fritters
and ginger basil meatballs. There are lots of vegetarian and seafood dishes on the menu, plus some
mouthwatering desserts. Part of the Tree Alliance group of training restaurants, the experience is a
must.
New Leaf Book Cafe OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (near Psar Chaa; mains US$3-6; 7am-10pm)
A new cafe and secondhand bookshop in Siem Reap, all profits go towards supporting NGOs working
in Siem Reap province. The menu includes some home favourites, an Italian twist and some local
Cambodian specials.