This month, the Thalias team extended a welcome to Florian Bohême, a “Conseiller des Français de l’étranger” (1), who is also a prominent figure in the hotel and restaurant industry in Cambodia ; he is the CEO of a consultancy and training firm specialising in this field.  Mr Bohême relocated to Cambodia in 2014, marking...

On 20 August, the raclette party at Khéma La Poste filled the room with warmth, good spirits and the irresistible aroma of melting cheese.   What makes Khéma’s raclette so special? The cheesemakers at Thalias make it themselves from fresh whole milk sourced directly from local dairy farms in Phnom Penh. It’s a long and laborious...

It has been two years since our last interview with Chamroeun Pok, General Manager of the renowned Malis restaurant in Phnom Penh. Following the challenges posed by the pandemic and the unpredictability of the recovery period, Ms Pok is once again optimistic as she and her team spearhead the restaurant’s return to a path of...

A landmark restaurant for authentic Khmer cuisine in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, the Malis is not only a culinary destination and a privileged place to discover the delicate and fragrant flavours of Cambodian cuisine, whose traditional recipes have been brought up by Master Chef Luu Meng.  Malis is also a place of smiles. Those...

Peposo Impruneta is an Italian dish that’s both generous and mouth-watering. It’s a beef stew cooked very slowly in Chianti, served with polenta and thyme-flavoured vegetables.  The Italian dish on offer at the Siena restaurant in Phnom Penh represents a novel gastronomic experience, encompassing a plethora of exquisite flavours and a fascinating historical background. In...

In addition to being esteemed for its exquisite cuisine, the Topaz restaurant in Phnom Penh is also celebrated for its elegant ambience. Of notable mention is the establishment’s gardens, where an impressive statue of a bull, crafted from recycled metal, commands attention.  The AKs in the art of peace  Vanndy Ou (born 1977, Kandal province)...

We’ve already featured some wines in our columns, mainly Grands Crus from France and Europe, regions so renowned for the exceptional quality of their grape varieties. But there are other wines that are quite popular, though not necessarily at the top of the world’s list.  When we asked the manager of Malis Phnom Penh, Chamrouen...

In a spectacular first, the Topaz restaurant has joined forces in July with the esteemed Amber Hotel in Kampot to present a truly unforgettable culinary journey. The evening’s menu, crafted with meticulous care by Chef Sopheak Pov and his talented team, was nothing short of spectacular.  French savoir-faire meets the richness of Cambodia’s coastal treasures ...

Noeun Sreyroth, originally from the province of Tboung Khmum, trained in the hotel industry at the Paul Dubrule school before coming to work in Phnom Penh four years ago. After spending a few months at the Topaz restaurant in Phnom Penh, Sreyroth is now assistant manager of Malis Phnom Penh. In this interview, the young...

Always friendly and thoughtful, the director of Khéma La Poste, Sok Kanthei, who is also a certified sommelier, agrees to talk to us about one of her favorite wines: Château Brun Despagne – Prestige (2015).  Tell us a little about this wine, how do you know it?  Château Brun Despagne is a wine produced in...

Sara Duong is a young, elegant, smiling French-Cambodian woman who decided to settle in her native country in 2019. She’s now a business developer in the architecture and engineering firm Archetype, which operates in 18 countries. She was born into a family of restaurateurs, so it’s no surprise she loves good food and has a...

July 2024 was an incredible month for the Thalias teams! They took part in numerous events, launched new menus and products, and sponsored an international business forum.  Bastille Day celebration at the French Embassy in Cambodia   What a night! A resounding success, showcasing the rich French culinary tradition in style. The atmosphere was electric, with...

This is the story of a weekend spent by a couple who had travelled from Phnom Penh to enjoy a break in the provincial capital, which inevitably included a dinner at one of the temples of Khmer cuisine: The Malis Siem Reap. It’s early, very early, on this Saturday morning. The sound of birdsong echoes...

Ribollita is an amazing Tuscan bread soup with a whole load of delicious vegetables, prepared in an earthenware pot. Like most traditional dishes, the soup has its roots in farming. In the olden days, it was made by heating up leftover minestrone or vegetable soup from the previous day with bread. his incredible ribollita is...

(ក្រូចសេីច) Citrus fruits are plentiful in Cambodia: oranges, limes, tangerines and mandarins can be found in abundance on market stalls and supermarket shelves. The most “exotic” of these fruits is undoubtedly the one known in French as citron kaffir, combava, citron combera or even “makrut” (this last name is a transcription of the citrus fruit’s...

For an exceptional and unique dinner, the Topaz team lead by Sopheak Pov has planned an extraordinary gastronomic getaway at one of the most luxurious hotels in Cambodia’s beautiful coastal region: Amber Kampot. Ambition : Savor the summer in Kampot  Exceptional On the evening of 20 July at 6pm, the Topaz team will take over...

I was curious to find out what was going on in the kitchens of Topaz Norodom and was intrigued by the numerous new announcements about seasonal menus, so I decided to once again venture into the delights of this Mecca of French cuisine in Phnom Penh.  Although I’m not actually a regular at this highly...

As for the previous edition, the Thalias Group is one of the main sponsors of the 2024 edition of the France Cambodia Business Forum.   Already in 2022, when the first edition was launched, the Thalias Group was a partner of this event designed to strengthen ties between the French and Cambodian business communities, while giving...

As the special dinner offered by Topaz at the magnificent Amber Kampot resort draws nearer – on 20 July at 6pm – we would like to introduce you to Lundy Taing, the resort manager and a former Thalias employee, who is therefore looking forward to reuniting with his former colleagues for this exceptional event. Since...

As an avid cook, I’m always on the lookout for new dishes to try and share with friends and family. One of my absolute favourites is the famous onion soup, a classic French dish that is loved the world over for its comforting flavour and unique taste. It is part of the menu at the...