Living well, cheap
- vladimir
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Living well, cheap
I thought a thread on eating well for little could benefit some posters
I hope it's not too offensive for the wannabe schmucksters desperately trying to prove they earn more money than the next guy
There are still places selling pork and rice plus iced coffee for $1, usually in Sen Sok and outer/poorer areas, like the meal, you need to find a place with great food and coffee.
In addition, you can buy smart.
Buy from markets, or send your Khmer friend/partner there alone. A white skin/obvious barang means a higher price
I buy sourdough bread from Superduper, 1 Kg flying saucer for $2.90, and the great thing about sourdough bread is it keeps for ages, no wastage due to mould etc. It's also way tastier and healthier, and makes deadly toast.
One & One on 271 sell 1.8 Kg blocks of standard grade Australian cheese (cheddar or cream cheese) for around $20, I buy one and split it with a friend, no way I can eat that much cheese
Cheapest wines? Angkor Minimart near Russian Market, Supercheap on 310, or contact James Dumar on facebook
Superstore near Limkokwing Uni sell great pies for around $0.75, and they have the lowest price in town for tinned Portugese sardines in olive oil, around $1.85
Hope this helps someone, please feel free to add/correct products/prices/outlets
The ultimate would be a plan of the city with restaurant/markets etc.
I hope it's not too offensive for the wannabe schmucksters desperately trying to prove they earn more money than the next guy
There are still places selling pork and rice plus iced coffee for $1, usually in Sen Sok and outer/poorer areas, like the meal, you need to find a place with great food and coffee.
In addition, you can buy smart.
Buy from markets, or send your Khmer friend/partner there alone. A white skin/obvious barang means a higher price
I buy sourdough bread from Superduper, 1 Kg flying saucer for $2.90, and the great thing about sourdough bread is it keeps for ages, no wastage due to mould etc. It's also way tastier and healthier, and makes deadly toast.
One & One on 271 sell 1.8 Kg blocks of standard grade Australian cheese (cheddar or cream cheese) for around $20, I buy one and split it with a friend, no way I can eat that much cheese
Cheapest wines? Angkor Minimart near Russian Market, Supercheap on 310, or contact James Dumar on facebook
Superstore near Limkokwing Uni sell great pies for around $0.75, and they have the lowest price in town for tinned Portugese sardines in olive oil, around $1.85
Hope this helps someone, please feel free to add/correct products/prices/outlets
The ultimate would be a plan of the city with restaurant/markets etc.
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Re: Living well, cheap
I think this is a great idea for a thread, vlad. Yet, I'm sure there may be the usual naysayers.
Looking forward to juan potatoes input.
Might add something later.
Looking forward to juan potatoes input.
Might add something later.
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Re: Living well, cheap
I always thought a cheap way to eat was to have lots of friends , even enemys will do sometimes, just turn up to visit them around dinner time.
Hey, that smells good, I haven't eaten that stuff for a long time.
Hey, that smells good, I haven't eaten that stuff for a long time.
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
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Re: Living well, cheap
The pies in superstore are cheap, but shit. The japanese bakery inside the entrance is great for bread and stuff. Doesnt pork and rice cost the same in most places? I must admit i never ate in in the central areas because i always lived outside, and trips into the main area were brekfast treat times.
Everything else seems reasonable. How much should a pineapple cost etc?
Everything else seems reasonable. How much should a pineapple cost etc?
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Re: Living well, cheap
I hope your going to add something more than just salt and pepper.,,, maybe butter on those juan potatoes.Username Taken wrote:I think this is a great idea for a thread, vlad. Yet, I'm sure there may be the usual naysayers.
Looking forward to juan potatoes input.
Might add something later.
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
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Re: Living well, cheap
Doesn't this depend on the size and the quality of the pineapple ? And also, the time of the year, where it comes from etc?Kampong Spooner wrote:
Everything else seems reasonable. How much should a pineapple cost etc?
I wouldn't compare a little cheap shitty and acidic pineapple with a fresh juicy pineapple that makes you smile because it's so good.
A good pineapple is worth that extra 1000r IMO.
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Re: Living well, cheap
i love pork and rice
Titanic restaurant in SHV do a great portion of Chicken cordon bleu in a great sauce with chips/potato/mash + Salad for $3.50
Snooky bar in SHV have daily specials where you get the selected main coarse + a beer for $3 monday - friday
Titanic restaurant in SHV do a great portion of Chicken cordon bleu in a great sauce with chips/potato/mash + Salad for $3.50
Snooky bar in SHV have daily specials where you get the selected main coarse + a beer for $3 monday - friday
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Re: Living well, cheap
Contact LSH to get sent their monthly price list. Get a few heads together and make bulk orders at wholesale prices. Divide amongst yourselves.
Cheddar $9 a block, lots of stuff 30% cheaper than shops, groceries, dough mix, chilled and frozen goods etc.
Free delivery on orders over $25.
Cheddar $9 a block, lots of stuff 30% cheaper than shops, groceries, dough mix, chilled and frozen goods etc.
Free delivery on orders over $25.
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Re: Living well, cheap
Jamie_Lambo wrote:i love pork and rice
Titanic restaurant in SHV do a great portion of Chicken cordon bleu in a great sauce with chips/potato/mash + Salad for $3.50
Snooky bar in SHV have daily specials where you get the selected main coarse + a beer for $3 monday - friday
Titanic is my regular restaurant in SV. Food is cheap and good - lovely family run the place. They also serve very good fresh shrimps. Did you try their shrimp fried rice served in half a pineapple ? Wicked. And they do good breakfasts at any time.
Snooky offer beer or a glass of wine with their evening specials for $3, so good value place also.
Otherwise, in PP my go-to place for cigs and booze is Lucky Drink.
Last minute: Just seen your post FLB and taken note.
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