Neri’s Story

Hi, my name is Neri, founder of ANGKOR Cambodian Flavours.

I was born and raised in Cambodia after the war, in a low-income family where life was not always easy. But one thing always brought us together my grandmother’s cooking.

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Her curries, sauces, fish amok, prahok, fresh herbs, and family recipes created memories that stayed with me for life.

When I moved to Australia, I realised Cambodian food was still not widely known. Melbourne had Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and many other Asian cuisines — but Cambodian food was rarely part of the conversation.

I wanted to change that.

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After many years of preparation, ANGKOR was born: a modern Cambodian restaurant created to share the food I grew up with and introduce more people to the flavours of Cambodia.

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Many of our dishes are inspired by recipes passed down from my aunty, who once cooked in the kitchen of the Royal Cambodian Family. Today, those flavours are brought to life with fresh ingredients, care, and love.

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My greatest joy is seeing people experience Cambodian cuisine for the first time and watching their faces light up.

I look forward to welcoming you.

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With love,
 

Neri

Founder, ANGKOR Cambodian Flavours
389 Spencer Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003