LUM ORNG
FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT
NEW MEKONG CUISINE
Cambodia’s first farm-to-table restaurant, Lum Orng is located in a village on the edge of Siem Reap, departure point for excursions to Angkor Wat. Here, owner-chef Sothea Seng cooks New Mekong Cuisine from Cambodia and beyond, based on seasonal produce from his farms, local markets, and growers across the region.
Philosophy
In Khmer, Lum Orng means ‘pollen’, a grain that fertilises and gives life. For Sothea Seng, whose farm-to-table philosophy is rooted in seasonality and sustainability, it’s a symbol of growth and regeneration, and a metaphor for his journey as a chef as passionate about preserving Cambodia culinary traditions as exploring new directions.
Philosophy
In Khmer, Lum Orng means ‘pollen’, a grain that fertilises and gives life. For Sothea Seng, whose farm-to-table philosophy is rooted in seasonality and sustainability, it’s a symbol of growth and regeneration, and a metaphor for his journey as a chef as passionate about preserving Cambodia culinary traditions as exploring new directions.
MENU
Having redefined traditional fare at Mahob Khmer restaurant, where Sothea Seng serves modern Cambodian food, the chef is exploring new territory at Lum Orng. Inspired by Cambodia’s rich culinary heritage, remnants of which are found in the cuisines of its neighbours, once part of the great Khmer Empire, Sothea Seng presents New Mekong Cuisine.
MENU
Having redefined traditional fare at Mahob Khmer restaurant, where Sothea Seng serves modern Cambodian food, the chef is exploring new territory at Lum Orng. Inspired by Cambodia’s rich culinary heritage, remnants of which are found in the cuisines of its neighbours, once part of the great Khmer Empire, Sothea Seng presents New Mekong Cuisine.
CHEF SOTHEA
Born in Kampong Cham, 250 kilometres from Siem Reap, Sothea Seng grew up on the family farm where he began cooking at age ten. His career has taken him from luxury hotel kitchens in Cambodia, Dubai and the Caribbean to opening his first restaurant Mahob Khmer in 2013, and now his most personal project yet, farm-to-table restaurant, Lum Orng.
CHEF SOTHEA
Born in Kampong Cham, 250 kilometres from Siem Reap, Sothea Seng grew up on the family farm where he began cooking at age ten. His career took him from luxury hotel kitchens in Cambodia, Dubai and the Caribbean to opening Mahob Khmer in 2013 and now his most ambitious project yet, farm-to-table restaurant, farm-to-table restaurant Lum Orng.
THE FARM
A farmers’ son, Sothea appreciates that nothing tastes as good as just-picked ingredients, which is why he established organic gardens opposite and adjacent to Lum Orng; and at Isann Lodge, his boutique self-catering accommodation and cooking school nearby; as well as a farm at Beng Mealea, 65 kilometres from Siem Reap.
THE FARM
A farmers’ son, Sothea appreciates that nothing tastes as good as just-picked ingredients, which is why he established organic gardens opposite and adjacent to Lum Orng; and at Isann Lodge, his self-catering accommodation and cooking school nearby; as well as a farm at Beng Mealea, 65 kilometres from Siem Reap.
COOKING SCHOOL
Committed to sharing Cambodia’s culinary heritage, Chef Sothea will offer morning cooking classes in the Lum Orng kitchen, including a tour of the restaurant gardens to learn about Cambodian produce and pick ingredients for your class, and hands-on lessons in making four dishes from the Lum Orng menu.
COOKING SCHOOL
Passionate about sharing Cambodia’s culinary heritage, Chef Sothea will offer morning and afternoon cooking classes in the Lum Orng kitchen, including a tour of the restaurant gardens to learn about Cambodian produce and pick ingredients for your class and hands-on lessons in making four dishes from the Lum Orng menu.
RESERVATIONS
Lum Orng farm-to-table restaurant is open for lunch (11:30am–2:30pm) and dinner from 6–9:30pm Friday to Wednesday (closed Thursdays). Reservations are essential due to our sustainable goal of reducing food waste, as well as our location, a 15–20 minute drive from the city centre, in Thlok Andong village on Siem Reap’s outskirts.
RESERVATIONS
Lum Orng farm-to-table restaurant is open for lunch (11:30am–2:30pm) and dinner from 6–9:30pm Friday to Wednesday (closed Thursdays). Reservations are essential due to our sustainable goal of reducing food waste, as well as our location, a 15–20 minute drive from the city centre, in Thlok Andong village on Siem Reap’s outskirts.