A very odd mix of 2 cuisines. The menu is divided into 3 main sections. 1) The chefs interpretation of Cambodian food (with a French accent), 2) traditional French cuisine with a Cambodian accent, and 3) Tradition Cambodian food.
C started with an avocado and raw tuna salad, I had fried spring rolls with basically the same stuffing as her salad. For dinner C choose the traditional Cambodian menu as there were no dairy allergy issues, she had braised short ribs, with homemade asian noodles. I had French with salmon on a leek, risotto, and mushroom cake.
I know we sound like a broken record, but the food was incredible. There is a wonderful story about the genesis of this restaurant here, but basically immigrants with few options decided to open up a restaurant featuring their home cuisine. It is worth the read.
That evening we both had vivid dreams, and intense memorable thoughts. Something with the asian spices we figured that brought on mental clarity. Unfortunately the chemistry did not last long and we will have to return.
For those of us who are geography challenged. Cambodia is not near France, although the common history can be found here.
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