Siem Reap Cambodia’s Sok San Road - our fave bars, food & more! Ride around with us!

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  • Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
  • In this video, we take you for a ride the full length of Sok San Road in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Most people visit pub street, but Sok San Road is next on the list for bars, restaurants, and probably the best people watching in town. Pull up a bar stool in a low slung shack bar and join us for the ride! We also visit Siem Reap’s biggest mosque and have a look at the food options in that area.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 132

  • @ForRiel
    @ForRiel  11 днів тому +19

    There's a link to the map of this ride in the description of this video. 😊🎉

  • @shawnpettit
    @shawnpettit 10 днів тому +4

    Excellent ride along! Thanks

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! 😌

  • @vintagefoodfarm
    @vintagefoodfarm 10 днів тому +4

    Great video! Loved it! 😁😊

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +2

      Thanks so much 👍😊

  • @varintrav6395
    @varintrav6395 8 днів тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤🎉

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  8 днів тому

      🏖️🙏😸✅🌲🌳

  • @phlezktravels
    @phlezktravels 10 днів тому +9

    This is gonna be a great video! 🎉

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +5

      I hope you enjoyed it :)

  • @w.m.p-w8989
    @w.m.p-w8989 10 днів тому +9

    Great road tour... Yummy

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +5

      There's so much packed into one road!

  • @ourfinesthour6994
    @ourfinesthour6994 10 днів тому +10

    So nice i have to watch it twice

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      Thanks 🙏👍

  • @chrisc5275
    @chrisc5275 10 днів тому +8

    I think the new build trend is really about laundering money. Nice , informative video!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +4

      I don't know how that works, but it does keep a lot of people in jobs.

    • @fkssake
      @fkssake 9 днів тому +1

      @@ForRiel yes especially chinese money

  • @franciscusjohannesburger3720
    @franciscusjohannesburger3720 9 днів тому +2

    Nice video Thanks !

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  9 днів тому

      Thank you for watching 🙂

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 10 днів тому +10

    Excellente 👌 - luv the vibe of action road ( Sok San ) - ✔️👋✌️👍🙏

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +6

      Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @andrewtaylor4558
    @andrewtaylor4558 10 днів тому +10

    Nice ride. Makes me wanna come back. ❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      You should, just wait until it's a bit cooler 😁😉

  • @mhouse1572
    @mhouse1572 10 днів тому +8

    Delicious ride

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +2

      It sure is! 😋🤤

  • @stevenorthwood8411
    @stevenorthwood8411 10 днів тому +10

    Nice - My neck of the woods when in town. I watch the horses every morning and afternoon from my bungalow.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +5

      We love Hourses 😅

  • @CouncilCollective
    @CouncilCollective 10 днів тому +2

    Great ride,,,,peace and love ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +1

      Thanks ✌️ 🙏👍

  • @sojeanify
    @sojeanify 10 днів тому +7

    It seems the country has made a great stride when it comes to littering. Way to go, Cambodia!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +5

      It's still a long way to go but getting better 😀

  • @GivingBackOnline
    @GivingBackOnline 10 днів тому +9

    Love the work you guys do! Saw you at VLT and said hi maybe a week or two ago. 😁

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +5

      Oh yeah! Hope you are going well. It was nice to meet you. Love VLT ;)

  • @dominiquetheeasyminimalist
    @dominiquetheeasyminimalist 10 днів тому +5

    Thanks for the ride! I keep adding restaurant names on my list, can't wait to get there next October!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +2

      Hope you enjoy it! 😊😁

  • @Hea9lt9hy9
    @Hea9lt9hy9 10 днів тому +5

    Definitely 👍 a road for eating… yum…

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +1

      So many nice places in SR to eat 😃😄

  • @johndumfries
    @johndumfries 10 днів тому +4

    Excellent video, brings me back to last summer when I stayed on Sok San Road. I stayed at Diamond Angkor. you are right lots of good restaurants including Jungle Burger and Tempe. I liked Khmer Taste.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! 😁😊

  • @StartLivingNow1963
    @StartLivingNow1963 10 днів тому +6

    Thank You Jeremy & Clair so Nice to have such a Beautiful Motto Ride along Sok San Road Very Nice. 🙂❤👍

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      Glad you enjoyed it 😀 ☺️

  • @cookietulis6252
    @cookietulis6252 10 днів тому +8

    Any plans for a Siem Reap meat pie review video?
    There are actually some pretty decent ones around town - Sa Veth, Muffin Man, Jungle Bar etc.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      Jeremy will gladly accept the challenge. He is a true hero 😍 💪

    • @gerhardthen8851
      @gerhardthen8851 10 днів тому +1

      Kampot has a very good meat pie restaurant...Aussie expat and local Khmer wife....they do pork schnitzle, and other stuff...if you want a change from Khmer food...they are very good, Aussie Sports Bar, If I remember correctly.

  • @richardbalderas2408
    @richardbalderas2408 5 днів тому +1

    Cool ride, thanks for sharing. 🏍

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  4 дні тому

      Thanks for watching :)

  • @DreemDeep
    @DreemDeep 10 днів тому +4

    I stayed in Onederz during COVID lockdown for 5 months and used to go and feed the horses at the Happy Ranch. It wasn't really a thing to do, but the owner was really friendly and allowed me to visit from time to time and say hello to the horses. The garden is beautiful. Thanks for the video. Some lovely memories and I'll be back one day soon hopefully. 🙏❤️

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +1

      That's so cool! We used to order food from Onederz all the time back then as they always had deals on. Those were some strange times.

  • @cambodiyeah1
    @cambodiyeah1 10 днів тому +7

    I was following along on Google Maps street view and it's amazing how much has changed since their most recent images from December of 2022. I think when I get back in a year it'll be an entirely different city than it was when I was there 5 years ago! I love these moto rides that you do!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      It has changed much, we are always finding new places around town.

  • @sssienghai6912
    @sssienghai6912 2 дні тому +1

    Good luck 👍

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  День тому

      Thank you 😊🙏

  • @user-ep3ck5re4o
    @user-ep3ck5re4o 2 дні тому +1

    Making me hungry - well done 🙏

  • @gerhardthen8851
    @gerhardthen8851 10 днів тому +5

    "Try me" restaurant is excellent, can't remember which street, though....Khmer and French cuisine. Thanks for another good video, cheers.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      Agree, Try Me is great. It's on Taphul Road and is also on our high rotation list! Thanks for watching.

  • @mantarayal
    @mantarayal 10 днів тому +3

    sip slurp munch yum :)

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +2

      And everything in between! :)

  • @5loquesea
    @5loquesea 10 днів тому +2

    Hello Claire & Jeremy, another great ride along in Siem Reap, excellent👍. Good eye and humor Claire " hourse riding "😊.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  9 днів тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it 😄😊

  • @steadyeddylive7801
    @steadyeddylive7801 10 днів тому +5

    Nice video

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      Thanks for watching and commenting ☺️☺️

  • @TRUTHx247
    @TRUTHx247 10 днів тому +6

    Thank you! I enjoyed this video.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      You are so welcome! 😀🤗

  • @KhmerMinnesnowta
    @KhmerMinnesnowta 10 днів тому +5

    Some rich people who have their money to burn for new structures. Great updates as always from For-Riel$. Peace ✌️

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +4

      Unsure who they are building all these shops for... It's very strange 🤯

  • @sukikom2259
    @sukikom2259 10 днів тому +3

    Most of those shops/bars have great store front characters .😅❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  9 днів тому +1

      Yes they do 🤣😁

  • @Driver2724
    @Driver2724 10 днів тому +6

    Great video clear voice like professional journalist .good to have motorbike very important with helmet ⛑😅👍👍👍

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +4

      Glad you enjoyed it 😀😊

  • @SteveSmith-zz4ih
    @SteveSmith-zz4ih 10 днів тому +5

    Miss Claire, thanks for the Tour. That "The Spa" facility looked very expensive, i would have to wear a suit and tie to gain entry 😁. Surely the massage shops aren't all that "Hoity Toity" in SR?🧐

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +1

      Thanks for watching! It's actually not that expensive, but Siem Reap is full of good cheap spas.

  • @wneighbor2523
    @wneighbor2523 10 днів тому +7

    Should change name to Delicious street

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      It's a fun little street indeed.

  • @ianbruce9603
    @ianbruce9603 10 днів тому +5

    "Shoutout to Clayton and the team!" - besides burgers, Jungle Burger also has terrific Kiwi meat pies with mash and mushy peas - not to be missed. Breakfasts at Temple Design are a real bargain - lots of options, both Western and Khmer.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +4

      Thanks for the tips! 🙂😁

    • @808bear2
      @808bear2 10 днів тому +2

      Chili Mango Margaretta also goes down very well but I get brain freeze trying to drink it before it melts!

    • @ianbruce9603
      @ianbruce9603 10 днів тому +1

      @@ForRiel You're welcome! One more: Bella's Pizzeria (found between the (thankfully) Thai-style 7-11, and Jungle Burger on the north side Sok San) is the closest thing this former New Yorker has found to real New York pizza.🍕

    • @ianbruce9603
      @ianbruce9603 10 днів тому +1

      @@808bear2 Ha! You're right! Thanks for the reminder. I haven't had one of those since Clayton and his wife relocated to Soc San Road. They're awesome, but dangerous! 🥶🍹

  • @mayphum9002
    @mayphum9002 10 днів тому +5

    sok san = peaceful in Khmer

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      Well that's not a very good name for that street 🤯😎🤣

    • @mayphum9002
      @mayphum9002 10 днів тому +1

      @@ForRiel really! I guess they should change a new name then.

    • @user-ep3ck5re4o
      @user-ep3ck5re4o 2 дні тому

      They build these mansions to launder money

  • @robertwilliamson922
    @robertwilliamson922 8 днів тому +2

    WOW! Sok San Road has really changed since I lived there in 2017.
    I had an apartment room just a short walk down Concrete Drain Road. I walked Sok San Road almost every day in the two months I was there.
    Some of the places seem to be still the same, but lots of new development, and new bars. And building is expanding south of Concrete Drain road. Of course the Temple businesses. The Temple business group has their fingers into everything. I hear they are quite invested in Phnom Penh also, and perhaps a couple other places. Going near or in their dance nightclub in Pub Street, I had to wear ear plugs…ha, ha, ha.
    Great little video. Thank you Claire and Jeremy. ….yes..a few nice little mom and pop restaurants along there. I hope to be back soon.
    Namo Buddhaya, 🙏🏼 ☸️ 🙂

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 днів тому

      Siem Reap has changed so much in the last 4 years. A lot of businesses closed down during Covid and SR is slowly getting back to pre Covid levels.

  • @peterb3772
    @peterb3772 10 днів тому +3

    Liked the video, Claire and Jeremy. I just got back from Vanuatu. Winter there so lower temperatures but like Cambodia high humidity and sweated a lot especially in the north when visiting Santo. 😰😰

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      Hello, rain has finally started and taken a lot of the moisture out of the air. This morning was cool but the Humidity was insane. So nice now 😻😊

  • @user-df6dt4wl4n
    @user-df6dt4wl4n 10 днів тому +5

    Next time review ''Kebab and Falfael'' and its giant kebabs and ''Siem Reap waxing & spa'' the best little Spa in Siem Reap!!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +3

      Noted! 😃🙂

  • @michaelquillan5325
    @michaelquillan5325 8 днів тому +1

    You guys are awesome .🫡🙏

  • @aprilgorenflo3955
    @aprilgorenflo3955 6 днів тому +1

    Thanks for all the food recommendations. I also want to mention Atlantis Metal Bar, my favorite bar in Siem Reap! It's across from Downtown Eatery. The owner is Japanese and the customers are a good mix of foreigners and locals. There is also live music sometimes. Cheers!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 днів тому

      Fantastic thanks for the heads up ☺️😃

  • @MySmallWorld.
    @MySmallWorld. 10 днів тому +5

    There are more restaurants /Eateries than People.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +6

      It's low season so it does seem that way 😔

  • @Dakotaden4
    @Dakotaden4 9 днів тому +2

    My wife absolutely loves Temple. I think we ate there at least once every day we were in Siem Reap 🤣 Although I'm not sure it was that specific one...I believe there were several Temple cafe/restaurants.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  9 днів тому +1

      It's so good! They own half of Siem Reap, but they are Siem Reap locals so go on them.

  • @keithd1219
    @keithd1219 9 днів тому +2

    Thanks for the ridealong. Do you pretty much use USD for monetary transactions or is it a mix of currencies?

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  9 днів тому +2

      We use our ABA to QR scan to pay mostly and anything else we pay in Riel. US dollars are painful as they have to be perfect compared to Riel.

  • @jorgenrh7598
    @jorgenrh7598 10 днів тому +2

    🍺❤😊😉🤗🙂🧐😎🤠

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому

      😅😎☺️😜😍

  • @tdk9030
    @tdk9030 7 днів тому +1

    Have you guys tried prahok, which is fermented fish paste, it's very popular in Cambodia.😀

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 днів тому

      No.... We can't get past the smell 😔🤢

    • @tdk9030
      @tdk9030 6 днів тому

      @@ForRiel 😆

  • @JJ-vy2rh
    @JJ-vy2rh 5 днів тому +1

    I do love Khmer taste but who doesn't. I stayed at central suites its well rated but we didn't like it much. Blue spa well rated too but I didn't find it that great. Always love your videos can't wait to be back in September

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  4 дні тому

      Khmer Taste is well priced, but we feel like the staff are unhappy there. Since we noticed this, we have been going elsewhere. September will roll around very quickly!

    • @JJ-vy2rh
      @JJ-vy2rh 4 дні тому

      @@ForRiel where should I go?

  • @thecartersontour6179
    @thecartersontour6179 8 днів тому +1

    Near the Phare Circus end of Sok San is a great Khmer restaurant and bar called Funzone. Its very unassuming and they only have 1 copy of the menu in ebgljsh but the food is amazing and the drinks are very reasonable.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  7 днів тому

      Sounds great! I think I have seen their sign but never thought to go inside. Thanks for watching :)

  • @timp3224
    @timp3224 10 днів тому +3

    My go to hotel in Siem Reap,
    Central Suite Residence is on the right shortly after Savitha Bvd. Opposite Khmer Taste is a popular place at reasonable prices.
    Concrete Drain Road does not seem good as a road name in a tourism focused area.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +2

      Our Friend Marc stayed there, it was a nice place.

  • @bernardcurrie1780
    @bernardcurrie1780 10 днів тому +7

    Khmers seem to hate renovating old homes.
    They only like new homes.
    Must be some kind of superstition.
    Like most things in Cambodia.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +1

      Unsure, but they keep on building 🏢🏫🏢🏫🏫🏫🏫

  • @brucesieverts1236
    @brucesieverts1236 8 днів тому +1

    hi claire, can you please update people on the new arrival/departure system. I believe the old pen and paper way is about to expire on the 1st July..

  • @colin5812
    @colin5812 7 днів тому +1

    Love your news vlogs watching from the UK, one question on a subject that you mentioned about three months ago. Have there been any further developments with regard to tourist visa’s bringing them into line with Vietnam? We are visiting Siem Reap in January 25 and your news and other content provides excellent food for thought when planning our trip. Keep up the excellent work

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 днів тому +1

      Hi Colin, great to have you here. I haven't heard anything further about the combined SEA visa. There would be a huge announcement if progress had been made. I'd say it's a way down the track - things like that are strange here. They either happen overnight or they take forever. No middle ground! Thanks for watching.

    • @colin5812
      @colin5812 6 днів тому

      @@ForRiel Thanks for the update, it’s much appreciated.

  • @michaelcooley4553
    @michaelcooley4553 9 днів тому +1

    Very informitive. Planning on retiring in Siem Reap, as a US Navy Vet its virtually the only place in SE Asia I haven't been. Do you have any thoughts on the "Tourism City" development near the Makro market? Interesting listings there, but it looks like the development plans were hit hard by Covid. Do the local Expats have a consensus view on that area?

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  8 днів тому

      Hi, great to hear you're considering Siem Reap. Tourism City is a LONG way out of town. Most people live in or closer to the city so it's easier to take advantage of all the great food, cafes and bars. You'd need a moto if you decided to live out there.

  • @MSWcryptoworker
    @MSWcryptoworker 5 днів тому +1

    Also can one buy a used Tuk Tuk and drive it on the freeway?

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  4 дні тому

      Yes, unsure if you can drive it on the freeway

  • @MSWcryptoworker
    @MSWcryptoworker 5 днів тому +1

    If u got dengue fever and wound up in the cheaper hospital for 5 nights what could be the worst costs. I’m a 72 female

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  4 дні тому

      Not a clue 🗝️🧩

  • @JohnSpillane-ml7de
    @JohnSpillane-ml7de 8 днів тому +1

    X bar,blasts it’s crappy music ‘til 4am each night....how the locals don’t complain!!!!!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  7 днів тому

      Not much residential close by, I guess.

  • @jaideedave
    @jaideedave 10 днів тому +4

    I see a lot of half built and abandoned condo buildings in Pattaya. The place is way overbuilt and a lot of money laundering going on. IMHO

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +4

      Honestly they just keep building next to other abandoned buildings 😕

    • @Hea9lt9hy9
      @Hea9lt9hy9 10 днів тому +5

      Some owners did not have enough money to finish the building so they leave them until they have more. They don’t normally use the bank to borrow funds…

  • @ronpowell9980
    @ronpowell9980 10 днів тому +3

    u missed King Kong bar and grill next to letirger hotel open at 5pm but u missed it in ur vids great fish taco on the left i stay at LT hotel

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  10 днів тому +2

      Thanks for the info! 😊☺️