Cambodian BBQ on Pub Street in Siem Reap

I’ve asked around and can’t seem to get a straight answer whether this is based on authentic Cambodian traditions, or it is simply an import from Western nations, but having a Cambodian BBQ restaurant experience is a must-do.  The restaurant is squeezed in with many other establishments on Pub Street, which is just steps from the Angkor night market. You’ll sit down and order the types of meats you want, then the server will bring you a very warm clay oven pot.  On top of that they’ll place what looks like an upside-down bowl with little slits in it.  Your server will rub a garlicy-butter substance on the bowl, then pour a liquid over it where it will fill in reservoirs around the sides of the top of the clay oven.   Then your server will disappear – it is assumed you know what you’re doing.   We didn’t, but we quickly figured that the vegetables go into the warming liquid, and the meats get fried on the top of the oven.  You’ll need to act quickly, as this thing is hot, but the entire event makes for a hilarious night out.