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Menaka Lounge Siem Reap Review

October 25, 2021

Hello friends and good cocktail seekers. It’s been a while since our last speakeasy bar, but hey better late, than never. Nightlife in Siem Reap can be a fun adventure with memorable drinks. We certainly got inspired by the Menaka Speakeasy cocktails in many ways. So much so that we want to share our Menaka Lounge Speakeasy experience in the lines below. So, let’s see what you can expect from the speakeasy bar in Siem Reap which name means celestial damsel and heavenly beauty?

Contents

  • Menaka Atmosphere
  • Menaka Menu
  • Our Cocktials
    • Love Like Honey
    • Monsoon Perfume 
    • Peerless Shape
  • Menaka Lounge Review Card
  • Final Thought
  • Price & Location
Menaka Speakeasy Siem Reap
Menaka Speakeasy Siem Reap has backdoors when at the front doors you might find a café.

Menaka Atmosphere

First thing first, the painting on the entry doors is amazing. It isn’t just a pretty sight, but it also could be a hint of creativity. Once inside, you’ll be greeted by the kind staff, flooded bar, and dimmed lights. In fact, the lighting brings additional privacy to a somewhat small space. Low light is also perfect for the interior in tones of the dark flame. When looking on the walls, we noticed carved stones, paintings of Khmer music stars, books… Wherever we looked it was obvious that this speakeasy bar in Siem Reap is run with respect to Cambodian history. Despite that, there is a noticeable parallel with the American Prohibition Era.

Menaka Siem Reap
Menaka Lounge Speakeasy ambiance is pleasant.

Menaka Menu

Could it be that papyrus scroll or old royal writs inspired Menaka menu? Either way, it feels special to read about craft cocktails from the cloth roll. Some of the best artisanal drinks in Siem Reap are inspired by the Angkor, Sangkum, and the Great Era. The Angkor era celebrates the wisdom and flavors of the ancient Khmer Empire with classic Cambodian ingredients. Cocktails in the Sangkum era are named by the songs, which capture the era of joy and love. The Great Era celebrates the quick growth and globalization that modernized Cambodia.

Siem Reap Cocktail
Hot weather and cocktails are a match made in heaven.

Besides the mixed drinks you can have a serving of Japanese or Scottish whiskeys. In case you want a bite or two you can also order some food from Menaka Café.


Our Cocktials

Love Like Honey

The praise of sweet honey is clearly understood through the seductive sweetness. We could clearly taste the honey backed up with mango nectar refreshed with lime. Taste profile made a complete circle with Vermont bringing the toasted wood and grain notes to the close. Since this is no joke drink but a vodka-based cocktail, we can say it is surely one that will make your evening a pure joy.

Monsoon Perfume 

A flavorful rollercoaster keeps the mind occupied even after a sip is long gone. Once a refreshing mixture of lime, mint, tonic, and gin comes to a close Kampot pepper takes over. Our tastebuds found it addictive! It is incredible how smoothly the tranquilizing greeting ended with a pleasing tingle. Although we advise caution when drinking because Ian got a splinter of mature lemongrass in his drink. No bottoms up, but mindful sipping is the way to enjoy this delectable mixed drink. 

Menaka Cocktail
A flavorful rollercoaster with a picante finish.

Peerless Shape

Ahead of tasting the Peerless Shape, we were expecting the sweet tutti-fruity bubble gum notes we discovered in jackfruit a while ago. Instead, we were amazed by the savory flavor profile that jackfruit is also famous for. In this case, it didn’t taste like pork, but more like raw bread dough, cheese, and fresh walnuts. Yes, interesting but not something we would want to hold on to. Still, we were blown away with the possibilities entrusted upon creative mixologists and couldn’t resist but compare it to the Out of Nowhere cocktail.

Dragon Fruit Cocktail
Raw bread dough, cheese, and fresh walnuts… Interesting cocktail for sure.

Menaka Lounge Review Card

  • 9/10
    ATMOSPHERE – 9/10
  • 9.0/10
    SERVICE – 9.0/10
  • 8.9/10
    DRINK SELECTION – 8.9/10
  • 8.4/10
    PRESENTATION – 8.4/10
  • 9.5/10
    OUR DRINKS – 9.5/10
  • 9.2/10
    VALUE – 9.2/10
9/10

Final Thought

Menaka Lounge speakeasy is a nice surprise here in Siem Reap. Warm ambiance, nice service and interesting cocktails are a winning combination for every bar seeker. Well at least a cultured one, for the animalistic party you will need to take a few hundred meters further. But hey, we all have our needs and preferences. This speakeasy is great to chill zone after your temple run. We recommend you pay them a visit and enjoy Siem Reap in full capacity. Any downside? Sadly yes, plastic straws! They should check their competition Sokkhak River Lounge, and see how they tackle this


Price & Location

Cocktails at Menaka Lounge are set to 6 USD which is a true bargain. Here is a link to the location for easier navigation. Enjoy!

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Vivi
A culinary enthusiast who is prone to writing. She loves discovering new flavors, spiced with cultural differences. The fear of the unknown does not stop her exploring and learning new things.

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