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- French
Learn about the story behind the fusion between the local tradition of infusing rice wine in Cambodia and the recipes from Mauritius.
Admire the unique designs hand-painted on the bottles by young Cambodian artists. Enjoy the tantalizing journey through the 11 flavours, nibbling on local snacks and with alcoholic jams. Find out souvenirs that are unique and different.
Example Menu
Dessert
Lemon & Lemongrass
Inspired by a recipe common in traditional Khmer medicine, lemon being an excellent tonic while the infusion of lemongrass has proven anti-fungal.
Starter
Ginger & Red Chili
The spiciest flavour of the range, combining 2 hot flavours that have been smoothly softened. Ideal to wake up any kind of appetite.
Starter
Mango & Green Chili
With a high fruity tang, relatively sweet, and a pleasant spicy touch, this flavour is the women's favourite. It can be enjoyed as an apéritif
Starter
Galangal & Tamarind
Clearly the most exotic flavours of Sombai, mixing the sweetness and acidity of the candied tamarind to the spicy aroma of the fresh galangal.
Starter
Anise & Coffee
Expert combination of Cambodian badian (star anise) and coffee beans. Ideal as an apéritif to enjoy the natural virtues of anise and coffee.
Dessert
Banana & Cinnamon
A blend of sweet and spicy, the prevalent taste of cinnamon gives a festive touch to this flavour. Perfect to accompany a dessert.
Starter
Coconut & Pineapple
Cambodian version of the Piña-Colada, with a sweet hint and coconut predominance. So be careful, this drink can be scrumptiously treacherous.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are the red arch with a wooden house, please come 5 mn before your tour start.
What to expect
Learn how the local liqueur is made on a 1-hour tour of a Sombai workshop, and see the maceration room where fruits and spices are used for flavour.
Finally, sample the famous liqueur, tasting 11 different flavours from sweet to spicy, on top taste 3 alcoholic jams.
This is inside an old wooden Khmer house decorated with traditional and some more modern art.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Free of charge for non drinking accompanying person
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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