“Southeast Asian Cuisine” is one of those terms that seems to have more meaning than it actually does. No doubt it’s the food of lands that might be considered “Southeast Asian,” but that’s nearly tautological and reveals little about the foods. Ask 10 people and they probably wouldn’t answer with anything beyond Thai curries and Vietnamese phở. But the “Southeast Asia” region offers a lot more flavors than just those of Thailand and Vietnam.
One place to try Cambodia’s version of those flavors is Ly Heng (4451 University Ave., City Heights).
Read more at http://sdcitybeat.com/food-drink/the-world-fare/ly-heng-reveals-a-southeast-asian-road-less-travelled/
