Malis (restaurant)
Malis (from Khmer: ម្លិះ – "jasmine"[2]) is a Cambodian restaurant opened in 2004 in Phnom Penh, the first Cambodian fine dining restaurant in the city.[3] To design the restaurant's menu chef Luu Meng travelled throughout Cambodia for six months and collected traditional recipes, which he presented using farm-sourced ingredients and modern cooking techniques.[4] In 2011, Malis won the Tourism Alliance Award as the Restaurant of the Year at the International Travel Expo in Ho Chi Minh City.[5]
| Malis | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2004 |
| Owner(s) | Thalias Hospitality Group[1] |
| Head chef | Luu Meng |
| Food type | Cambodian cuisine |
| Dress code | None |
| Street address | 136 Norodom Boulevard |
| City | Phnom Penh |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 12301 |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Coordinates | 11°33′11″N 104°55′45″E / 11.553178°N 104.9290418°E |
| Seating capacity | 300 (in Siem Reap) |
| Other locations | Pokambor Avenue, Siem Reap, Cambodia |
| Website | malis-restaurant |
In 2016, another Malis restaurant was opened in Pokambor Avenue in Siem Reap.[6][7] The opening was attended by the Secretary of State Kong Vibol, Minister of Industry and Handicrafts Cham Prasidh and Director General of APSARA Sum Map.[8][9] In 2019, the restaurants unveiled their revamped menu.[10] Malis is often regarded as one of the best Cambodian restaurants in both Phnom Penh[11][12] and Siem Reap.[13][14]
References edit
- ^ "From contemporary Khmer food to Western deli delights, these Siem Reap eateries have it all". The Phnom Penh Post. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ Othman, Anith Adilah (5 April 2019). "Malis: Taste of Cambodian heritage". Khmer Times. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Gall, Darren (14 October 2015). "Elegant Malis". Khmer Times. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Ostheimer, Simon N. (5 August 2019). "Lost Tastes: Chef Meng Luu and Malis Siem Reap Bring Cambodian Cuisine Back to Life". Remote Lands. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Becker, Stuart Alan (23 September 2011). "Prince D'Angkor Hotel, Nagaworld and Sokha win ITE's TAA Awards". The Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Sullivan, Nicky (6 February 2016). "Cambodia's celebrity chef at last brings Malis to Siem Reap". The Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Malis: Angkor's New Temple". Khmer Times. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Crowell, Maddy (21 February 2016). "Following the Red Carpet to Malis Siem Reap". Khmer Times. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "Temple dedicated to Cambodian cuisine opens in Siem Reap". The Phnom Penh Post. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Othman, Anith Adilah (11 October 2019). "Malis breathes new life into Cambodian classics". Khmer Times. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Dunston, Lara (5 November 2011). "Eating Out in Phnom Penh". Grantourismo Travels. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Carruthers, Marissa (30 January 2018). "The 10 Best Restaurants in Phnom Penh, Cambodia". Culture Trip. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Dunston, Lara (26 July 2016). "Best Siem Reap Cambodian Restaurants for Authentic Cambodian Food". Grantourismo Travels. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Tay, Jasmine (10 October 2019). "Best Siem Reap Cambodian Restaurants for Authentic Cambodian Food". Lifestyle Asia. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
External links edit
- Official website