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How Battambang In Cambodia Became UNESCO's City Of Gastronomy

Battambang, a quiet provincial capital in north-west Cambodia, has recently been named a city of gastronomy by UNESCO

Vegetable sellers at the New Market or Psar Thmei in the city Battambang in Cambodia Photo: Shutterstock
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Despite not having any Michelin-starred restaurants or fine-dining spaces, Battambang is known for its culinary traditions and reputation for producing the country's most delicious food. The city's cuisine is best sampled on a stroll around its variety of markets, with stops for snacks such as crunchy deep-fried bananas, award-winning rice, and turmeric-tinted pork stuffed pancakes sold at markets, roadside stalls, and rustic eateries.

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