Last month, Sophaon Cao Song, a truly inspiring figure in the arts, fashion and jewellery industries, made a special trip to Cambodia to reconnect with her roots. Sophaon is a French-Cambodian living in France who makes an annual pilgrimage to her native country.
Sophoan’s a real foodie and always up for trying new places, so when she heard about the Siena, she knew it was the perfect spot to check out in Phnom Penh. It’s one of the few restaurants she hadn’t been to yet, so she was excited to finally have the chance to dine there with her husband. Her enthusiastic tone suggests she’ll be back, and she’ll probably encourage her family and friends in Cambodia to rush to this high- cuisine temple too – just like she did when she visited the Malis Phnom Penh a while ago!
So, let’s end the suspense and read what she said about this unique experience:
The atmosphere
“I really had a great time and loved all the natural decor, especially the lights and glitter, the decor is gorgeous. So frankly for me the welcome was great, the staff were very welcoming and smiling.
The setting is magnificent, with subdued lighting and a great atmosphere. I noticed the yellow subdued lighting and it’s very well thought out because it gives us a bit of peace and tranquillity. The lighting is very, very good. The lamps are very well done. In fact, all the lights are homogeneous. It’s really all the same colours, it’s a soft light. And the colours for the decoration, I like these warm colours, warm and soft at the same time.
And the service, we’re very attentive, we’re always behind the scenes. There’s nothing to say about the service, it is just so great. And finally, from our table, we have a stunning panoramic view of the city…extraordinary”.
Fine dining
The menu was full of delicious options, but I was especially blown away by the seabass entrée. It was so beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. And the mix-grill that I ordered afterwards was mouth-watering. The meats were perfectly cooked and so tender. The only slight drawback was that the dish was generous, very copious, and I had to share it with my husband. A word about the side dishes: original, succulent and well chosen. I just loved the sweet potatoes!
My husband was absolutely thrilled with his seafood dish! The freshest products, perfectly sauced and accompanied – what more could you ask for? I’d like to give a big, well-deserved thank you to the kitchen team for all their hard work. The dishes are quite remarkable, and the way they’re presented is so impressive! And the best part is that you can even smell that little touch of Italy, which is such a lovely bonus for a restaurant in Phnom Penh!
I was also really blown away by the desserts! They’re all little works of art, and it’s not just the presentation that’s stunning, but also the flavours and textures! The one I took looks like a bonsai – it was truly amazing!
I must tell you; the prices are quite reasonable when you consider the amazing quality of the menu, and the generous portions served on the plates. Siena is a truly wonderful experience. It’s a little jewel of great cuisine!
Enjoy delicious cuisine at Siena Restaurant
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