Silk Lounge: An undiscovered treat!
by FlashDuck
Off the main tourist drag of Siem Reab, this funky cocktail bar / restaurant is hidden from the road. Inside is a wonderland of inspired, innovative decor and a great vibe. Recently opened (June 2008), this truly is a family run place where brothers and cousins assist the most charming pair of English speaking sisters who also help with the cooking. A couple of western style and height tables and chairs are in the main space, which also has a few well upholstered divans piled with cushions, and an inserted glass plate for dining and drinking. More comfortable cushions are adjacent to an internal fish pond, with gauzy curtains strung up Bedouin tent style and the most wonderful organic light fittings, some, it seems, made from the varnished slices of some fruit or vegetable.After delighting in the decor, what about the food? Ah, the food. Admittedly, the menu is limited, but that...