Many people don't think of Cambodia as a place that offers high quality domestic goods, but that doesn't mean some clever business-people aren't breaking the mold. I thought I would start a thread about what local products CEO members enjoy using. Here are two of my own, and I'd love to hear about some of yours.

Item 1) Mr Kim's Fried Chilli
I've been loving this stuff for a couple of months now. The red one is pure fire, and the black has more flavour, while still definitely bringing the heat. Highly recommended, can bring a plain bowl of rice to life.




Item 2) Ronin's Sonic RE-01 Earbuds.
These are made by a Khmer gaming gear company, but for the price and quality, I recommend them to anyone in the market for earbuds. The Sonic RE-01s have well above average bass, can be cranked to max volume with no crackling, and have a pretty cool design with a detachable mic. The cable is a little short, but for $17 I'm giving these beauties a 5 star rating without hesitation.




I was surprised to find out after purchase to see that these were a Khmer product, and then I noticed that there are now 3 different electronics manufacturers operating in Cambodia (Sumitronics, SVI, and ASCA). Let's hope this kind of diversification continues.

The happy pizza/happy shakes. Ask your nearest tuk tuk driver to point you in the right direction.

Samai Kampot Pepper Rum

Identity: Fine Cambodian Molasses. Made exclusively with Red Kampot Pepper from La Plantation
Origin: Cambodia
Alcohol: 38% alc/vol
Aging: Matured for 6 months in stainless steel tanks
Tasting notes: Considered one of the most aromatic and delicious pepper in the world, Kampot Pepper gives this rum a crispy sweet aroma with overtones of guava and eucalyptus. Spicy, fresh, and elegant, Kampot Pepper adds just the right kick to this exceptional rum.

https://samaidistillery.com/#ourrums

Mekong whiskey, the old stuff with the red and gold label that was only 3000 Riel per bottle a few years ago.
It disappeared for a while. Now it’s back, costs about $3 a bottle, and doesn’t taste the same.
Anyone know what happened to the old stuff?

Ryan754326 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:56 am Mekong whiskey, the old stuff with the red and gold label that was only 3000 Riel per bottle a few years ago.
It disappeared for a while. Now it’s back, costs about $3 a bottle, and doesn’t taste the same.
Anyone know what happened to the old stuff?

A 4X increase in price and lower quality? Completely and utterly preposterous!

Lucky Supermarket's own version. Not as chilli hot as the real stuff from Korea. Gets from Mrs Cargo.

Ladyboys are better in Thailand.

The locally made pickled banana peppers and dill pickles at Neil's mini-mart 136 Street.

clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:33 am Lucky Supermarket's own version. Not as chilli hot as the real stuff from Korea. Gets from Mrs Cargo.

That kimchi is too sweet for me and the chili used seems to be not quite right.