Dining at its best – Kroya

A guest wants to have some information about the Kroya and Chef Chanrith’ culinary delights


The Kroya Restaurant at Shinta Mani is a special place to eat. Chef Chanrith makes Khmer food with a modern twist. This means you get to taste traditional Cambodian flavors in a new and exciting way.

Kroya uses fresh, local ingredients from nearby farmers. This supports the community and makes sure the food is very tasty. Chef Chanrith’s dishes, like fish amok, are unique and memorable.

The restaurant is beautiful and peaceful, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special event. The setting is stylish and relaxing, making your meal even better. The staff at Kroya are very friendly and take good care of you, ensuring you have a great time.

Kroya also offers a „Khmer Tasting Menu“ which includes the best dishes. The staff often explain the dishes, so you can enjoy a culinary journey and learn more about Cambodian food.

Eating at Kroya is more than just a meal; it’s a way to connect with Cambodian culture. Kroya also supports eco-friendly practices and helps the local community. By dining here, you support these efforts too. Kroya Restaurant offers a wonderful and unforgettable dining experience in Siem Reap.

################################Some vocabulary:

1. **Culinary**: Related to cooking or the kitchen.

2. **Delights**: Things that bring great pleasure or joy.

3. **Twist**: A special or different way of doing something.

4. **Flavor**: The taste of food or drink.

5. **Ingredients**: The foods or items used to make a dish.

6. **Support**: To help or assist.

7. **Tasty**: Having a good flavor; delicious.

8. **Unique**: One of a kind; special.

9. **Memorable**: Easy to remember because it is special or good.

10. **Staff**: The people who work at a place.

11. **Ensure**: To make sure something happens.

12. **Connect**: To join or link together.

13. **Eco-friendly**: Good for the environment.

14. **Community**: A group of people living in the same area.

15. **Effort**: The use of energy or strength to do something.

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Try to answer these questions on the text

1. Who is the chef at Kroya Restaurant?

2. What type of food does Kroya Restaurant serve?

3. Where does Kroya get its ingredients?

4. Why are Chef Chanrith’s dishes special?

5. What kind of setting does Kroya Restaurant have?

6. What is the „Khmer Tasting Menu“?

7. How do the staff at Kroya make your dining experience better?

8. What can you learn by eating at Kroya?

9. How does Kroya support the local community and the environment?

10. Why is dining at Kroya more than just a meal?

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Here are 12 multiple-choice questions, each with 4 possible answers, where more than one answer can be correct:

1. **Who is the chef at Kroya Restaurant?**

– A) Chef Chanrith

– B) Chef Gordon

– C) Chef Pierre

– D) Chef Maria

2. **What type of food does Kroya Restaurant serve?**

– A) Italian

– B) Khmer

– C) Japanese

– D) Mexican

3. **Where does Kroya get its ingredients?**

– A) Local farmers

– B) Imported from Europe

– C) Nearby markets

– D) Own garden

4. **Why are Chef Chanrith’s dishes special?**

– A) They use modern cooking techniques

– B) They are very spicy

– C) They mix traditional and modern flavors

– D) They are vegetarian

5. **What kind of setting does Kroya Restaurant have?**

– A) Noisy and crowded

– B) Beautiful and peaceful

– C) Modern and stylish

– D) Simple and plain

6. **What is the „Khmer Tasting Menu“?**

– A) A buffet of Khmer food

– B) A selection of the best dishes

– C) A menu for children

– D) A set of vegetarian dishes

7. **How do the staff at Kroya make your dining experience better?**

– A) They cook the food

– B) They are friendly and attentive

– C) They explain the dishes

– D) They sing songs

8. **What can you learn by eating at Kroya?**

– A) Cambodian culture

– B) How to cook Khmer food

– C) Cambodian history

– D) Different cooking techniques

9. **How does Kroya support the local community and the environment?**

– A) By using local ingredients

– B) By recycling waste

– C) By promoting eco-friendly practices

– D) By offering discounts

10. **Why is dining at Kroya more than just a meal?**

– A) It’s a cultural experience

– B) It’s a cooking class

– C) It connects you to Cambodian culture

– D) It’s a social event

11. **What kind of dishes does Chef Chanrith create?**

– A) Traditional only

– B) Modern only

– C) A mix of traditional and modern

– D) Fast food

12. **Why should you try the „Khmer Tasting Menu“?**

– A) To taste a variety of dishes

– B) To enjoy Chef Chanrith’s best creations

– C) To experience a culinary journey

– D) To get a discount on your meal

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FIND THE FOLLOWING WORDS IN THE TEXT – which final words are we looking for?