Best Dining Bets in Cambodia

Frizz, Phnom Penh (tel. 012/524-801; www.frizz-restaurant.com): Frizz is one of the best places to sample Khmer cooking and also learn about the details of its preparation.

Khmer Surin, Phnom Penh (tel. 023/993-163). Head to this old standby for excellent Thai and Khmer food in traditional surroundings.

Angkor Palm, Siem Reap (tel. 063/761-436; www.angkorpalm.com): This is one of the best Khmer restaurants in Siem Reap -- great care is put into preparing the food and it shows.