The Cambodia Coastal Visitors Guide 52nd

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Led Zeppelin Unique place on the hillside in the National Park, offering one of the best sunset views in Kep. Cozy bal- cony with a few tables. Lots of area information. Recommended. National Park Road. 8PM-4PM, closed Mon. L’Epi D’Or French bakery and café at the Kep Beach intersection (Beach Square side). Excellent selection of fresh baked breads and pastries. Good value western breakfasts. Good coffee. There is another branch in Kampot. Tel: 036-6363 997 @ Veranda Natural Resort... The Secret Bar and Restaurant Open-air restaurant surrounded with mountains and with a sweeping sunset view of the Kep seaside. Offering a wide range of fresh seafood, Asian and western cuisine. Generous por- tions, wine selection, free wifi and live music. Veranda Bakery & Coffee Shop Freshly baked breads, Danishes, croissants, pastries and cakes. 15 ice cream flavors , coffees. Café lounge with a great view of the ocean and mountains. Free wifi. Custom made birthday cakes. Veranda Pool Bar Two pool bars - one by the Garden Swimming Pool and another at the Infinity Pool! Scenic mountain surroundings and ocean sunset view. Specialty cocktails, beers and wines. Happy hour 5PM-7PM. Visa/MC Tel: 097-3720185, 012-888619 Kep is something of a budding resort area aiming at mid/upper-range, and accommodations tend to be bit more expensive than other coastal towns. Still, there are plenty of budget priced rooms available, and a growing number of backpacker places, especially in and around Kep town. Dozens of hotels and guesthouses are scattered across the peninsula. Along the base of the mountains (east of the Rd 33A) mostly mid- range and upmarket hotels and bungalows sit nestled picturesquely amongst the jungle vege- tation, 5-10 minutes from the Crab Market and Kep Beach. Others, such as the luxurious Knai Bang Chhat and mid-range Beach House dot the ocean’s edge. For those on a shoestring, there are a half-dozen budget guesthouses at the Kep Beach intersection and now several traveler/backpacker guesthouses in the Kep Market area and Fisher Village area . For accommodations on Rabbit Island see page 84. accommodations

Jasmine Diamond Restaurant A classic, rustic, family-run Crab Market crabshack offering all of the usual fresh-from-the-ocean fare and Khmer dishes. Crab dinner for 20,000R-40,000R. Ocean’s edge, sunset view. An authentic Crab Market dining experience. Offering seafood delivery al over Cambodia. Open: 6AM-11PM Tel: 097-7359434 Kep Coffee A cozy cafe near the Rabbit Island pier. Offering fan- tastic coffee, home cooked American style cuisine as well as an assortment of freshly baked goods. The menu has something for everyone, we recommend you go hungry. 7AM-6PM Closed: Mon. Tel: 097-260 7472 Kim Lys Seaside restaurant situated right at the end of the Kep crab market. Healthy portions of fresh seafood and local favorites served everyday. Open for lunch and din- ner. Reservations for sunset dining or parties with more than four is recommended. Tel: 096-888 7718 La Baraka Pizzeria, restaurant and western bar in the Crab Market. Oceanside dining, wood-fired pizzas, and a proper western style full bar. Often one of the last places in the Market to close for the night. Tel: 097-461 2543