I have just had the loveliest time at Cambodia's Kitchen in the CBD. I went in to have a chat to brother and sister team, Ivanra and Linna about how things have been going since they opened in May and why they saw a need for Cambodian food in the city. Ivanra told me that he reckons the noodle soup Linna makes is in the top five noodle soups in Melbourne and he says he should know, because he loves eating. He is also a co-owner of a couple of the Shujinko Ramen shops, so Iam pretty sure he knows a thing or two about noodle soup. Once I had spoken to them, Linna went out into the kitchen and made me the most popular thing on the menu, Cambodian marinated fried pork with rice. It comes served with pork broth on the side, the same broth they use in the noodle soup. Ivanra was not joking. This is hands down the most incredible soup I have ever tasted. It is a clear broth but has such a complex savoury flavour that I had one of those, where-have-you-been-all-my-life moments. About a soup. I already know I will not be able to stop thinking about it. The dish, itself was delicious with an incredible sweet, sour, salty sauce that Ivanra and Linna's mother makes. Ivan said that they want to make food that is quick, cheap and tasty. And sure, they have achieved that, but I just don't think tasty is the half of it. This is delicious food that is an incredible discovery for those of us who don't know a lot about Cambodian food and I am sure it must also be a taste of home for Cambodian diners. I don't really know why you are still here reading this and not already out the door on your way to Cambodia's Kitchen right now. No excuses, they are open from 11am until 11pm every day. You're welcome.
