Kampot’s Floating Restaurant… Then a $1.50 Dessert Challenge 7Eleven 🇰🇭

Tom begins his trip out by visiting Kadam Restaurant in Kampot, a boat restaurant that has recently opened. He notes that the restaurant is stationary, offering a beautiful experience, especially as the sun sets and the boat lights up. The menu shows many items around $5 to $6. Upon entering, Tom finds the interior very nice and vibing, with a great view of the river. He discovers an upstairs area with ample space and cool lounge areas, including a raised-up bean bag chair section perfect for groups to relax, order food, and enjoy the sunset. He arrives a little early, around 5:30 p.m., as the restaurant opens at 5 p.m. Browsing the menu, Tom looks for something authentically Khmer and decides on the mango salad with dried salty fish for $4.50, leaving room in his budget for a cocktail. He asks about drink specials and chooses the Kala gin and tonic, which features premium gin, lemongrass, and kaffir lime—his favorite flavor. He observes the gentle up-and-down motion of the boat with the waves while waiting for his order. His cocktail arrives with complimentary peanuts, and he expresses his love for the kaffir lime leaf. The mango salad with dried salty fish is served, and Tom finds it interesting. He describes the fish pieces as crunchy, dried, and potent, comparing their taste to sardines. He notes that it might be an acquired taste for those not fond of fishiness, similar to anchovies on pizza. However, he encourages an open mind, as the dish offers a kick of fishiness balanced by sweet mango, refreshing peppers, and cooling herbs, with a hint of chili flake and lemongrass. As it gets dark, Tom prepares to pay his bill, estimating he will have $1.50 in change. He plans to use this change to buy a sweet treat from the 7-Eleven across the street. After paying, he confirms he has exactly $1.50 left. Before heading to 7-Eleven, he decides to go back up to the rooftop of Kadam Restaurant to see its appearance at night, describing the ambiance as a "great vibe." He then proceeds to 7-Eleven, which is right across the road. He notes that the riverside becomes beautifully lit and lively at night. Inside 7-Eleven, he looks for small, inexpensive treats, comparing their size to items one might pack in a child’s kindergarten lunch. He finds various options like peanuts, mixed party nuts, and even Oreos for as little as 900 Cambodian Riel (about 22 cents for 1,000 Riel, which is 25 cents). He selects a pack of mixed beans and nuts for 1,000 Riel, a pack of Oreos for 900 Riel, and some "thingo fingers" (wafer tubes with chocolate) for 50 cents. He also considers a chocolate wafer for 700 Riel and a small cake for 600 Riel, noting how inexpensive these items are. He hopes his selections will fit within his $1.50 budget (6,000 Riel). At the checkout, the total comes to exactly 6,000 Riel, much to his delight. His $1.50 dessert haul includes chocolate wafers, cookie tubes with chocolate, mixed beans and nuts, and Oreos. As he heads home, Tom reflects that Kadam Restaurant offers a wide menu, so patrons don't necessarily have to choose the unique salty fish salad, and concludes the episode by thanking viewers and encouraging them to subscribe.