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Happy Independence Day 🇰🇭 Taste Cambodia: tasteatlas.com/cambodia While the world knows this Southeast Asian gem for the ancient temples of Angkor, the true beating heart of the country is found on its bustling streets. From the crack of dawn until late at night, Cambodian streets transform into vibrant open-air kitchens. Over glowing charcoal braziers, sizzling woks, and woven baskets balanced on bamboo shoulder poles, street vendors keep centuries-old Khmer culinary traditions alive. It’s a world of smoky grilled meats, fragrant lemongrass, fresh tropical fruit, and steaming bowls of noodles served on tiny plastic stools. Armed with charcoal grills and woks, these vendors are the true guardians of Khmer flavor. Photos: @vandemong