There is no denying that we grow up eating a lot of Khmer snacks. However, as time goes, it becomes less and less popular. Tell me, when was the last time you ate a fried banana? It seems a long time ago for you guys right? Well if you’re a foreigner living in Cambodia, then that’s a different story. So that’s why today I’m going to introduce you to our classic Khmer snack – Jek Jean or Fried banana.

There are not many joints that survive through selling Khmer snacks, but if you’re driving around Sonthomuk area you might notice a little joint that sells those snacks called “Sna Dai Laor”. It is one of the best joints in town that makes delicious Jek Jean.

 

There is something special to their Jek Jean. First of all, the aroma of it is just so mouth-watering. It spreads the good banana aroma like it’s telling you to eat it quickly. Then when you bite into it, the crust is just so crunchy that makes you keep biting for more.

Not to mention that the crust is not oily or greasy at all, the banana is just so perfectly fried. As for the banana itself, it is so soft and sweet. The moment you bite the crust, the banana inside just melt in your mouth like ice cream. The more you eat it, the more it gets more addicting.

 

As for the place itself, there is no seats for you to sit as the concept of this shop is take-away. And you can actually see the process of making the fried snacks which is really good. You will see that their process is clean and hygienic. It makes you feel safe eating it without worrying about getting infection from non-hygienic food.

In addition to the fried banana they’re selling, there are also a few other snacks too like: Fried Sweet Potato, and Fried Sticky Rice with Jack Fruit Filling.

 

As a person who grow up eating these snacks, I’m gladly to introduce you guys to this joint where you can eat your favorite childhood snacks. Through globalization, our Khmer Snacks has lost their original popularity in the market. It is a good choice for you guys to go and grab some good classic Khmer snacks while saving them from disappearing at the same time.

Sna Dai Laor

Price range: 1000 – 1500R

Location: #569, Kampuchea Krom St., Sangkat Depo 3, Khan Toul Kork

Contact number: 077 692 693 / 097 300 5555 / 023 69 69 009