Cambodian cuisine triumphs at global awards in Riyadh


'SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine' by Chef Nak has been honoured with the Best of the Best award in the Books Publishers (B02) category at the 29th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov 29, 2023. - Chef Nak

PHNOM PENH: In a remarkable achievement for Cambodian cuisine, "SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine" by Chef Nak has been honoured with the prestigious Best of the Best award in the Books Publishers (B02) category at the 29th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The event, celebrating the finest in culinary literature, was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Nov 27-29.

"SAOY", created by Chef Nak and her team, was also nominated for its creativity and passion in categories including Asian-Books (Countries and Regions C08) and Heads of State (Gastrodiplomacy G05), showcasing the rich and diverse flavours of Cambodian cuisine.

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