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Siem Reap Backpackers Hostel

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Siem Reap Backpackers Hostel

If you are looking for a really good backpackers hostel in Siem Reap we have good news for you! Now you can stay with between 70 and 100 other backpackers in our Mad Monkey Hostel in Siem Reap! With rooms, cheap dorms and a host of party activities, tours and the same great food that you would come to expect from any Mad Monkey Hostel you will find the hostel and its Top Banana Beach Bar (This is the only rooftop beach bar in Cambodia) ideal!  Here is the promotional video - well one of the odd ones - but you can also visit the website by clicking in the following link.  Siem Reap Backpackers Hostel

Siem Reap Hostels

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Siem Reap Hostels

Looking for a hostel in Siem Reap?  The Mad Monkey in Siem Reap is now open and full of backpackers ! Up to 100 backpackers stay a night in The Mad Monkey Siem Reap - with hundreds of tour options, a massive rooftop beach bar and a great fun friendly vibe its the best hostel to stay in whilst in Siem Reap if you value FUN! :-)

Book it now - Mad Monkey Hostel in Siem Reap 

The Best Hostel in Siem Reap?

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The Best Hostel In Siem Reap

The Best Hostel in Siem Reap

Well we have done it! The new Mad Monkey Hostel Siem Reap is now open and set to be one of the best.  The new hostel is larger than the Mad Monkey Phnom Penh sleeping over 70 guests every night in dorms, single or private rooms.

Located just three minutes away from Siem Reap Pub Street the hostel is the ideal place to stay if you are looking for tours of Siem Reaps wonderful temples or even as a place to crash if you are looking to go party in the town.

The bar is really amazing – check out the photos on the Hostel in Siem Reap website for more information.

Facilities include! Downstairs coffee and cake shop thanks to our partnership with Blue Pumpkin, The One The Only “TOP BANANA BAR SIEM REAP” yes it’s the only roof top beach bar in Siem Reap! Bycle rental, movie system, AC, Hotwater in rooms and much more – you will have to check out the website for more information.

 

Lunch Discount Offer January 2012

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Mad Monkey Lunch Offer

Dear Monkey, come along for Lunch at The Mad Monkey on Street 302 and you will receive a free soft drink, beer or coffee with your meal.

Simply quote   :    “Lunch Offer” * valid between 11am and 4pm

when you arrive at the Mad Monkey and everyone in your party that enjoys a Mad Monkey Lunch will receive one (1) free drink.

Check out our new menu !

Snacks - Burgers and sandwiches to die for!

Wraps - Asian Wraps with big sides as standard

Soups - Yummy natural soups with fresh bread

Pastas - New pasta dishes added to our menu

Pizza - Italian style pizza

Asian Mains - Awesome Khmer dishes

Western Mains - Hungry no longer - check these out

 

 

Monkey Snacks

All of our snacks are served with a fresh green salad or crunchy French style fries. Om nom nom – Try one with a bottle of Tiger or Weka Cider.

101 – The Monkey BLT – A bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich served on fresh bread, with our house mayonnaise and cracked black pepper. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh garden salad. $4.50

102 – Tuna Sarnie – Chunky tuna chunks with red onion, cucumber and sweet corn bound in our house mayonnaise and balsamic dressing, served on fresh bread. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh garden salad. $4.00

103 – Coronation Chicken  - Served on ciabatta bread with lightly curried chicken N’ mayo combined with local seasonal fresh fruit. It’s a tangy, fruity and mildly spicy sandwich that will cause an explosion of flavours in your mouth. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh garden salad. $5.50

104 – Fish Finger Sambo – Plump fingers of local market fresh white fish fillet, lightly battered and inserted into a cozy bed of ciabatta bread, snuggled next to a duvet of onion, lettuce and tomato with tartar sauce. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh garden salad. Ah bless you… $6.50

105 – Monkey Nuggets – 100 grams of tasty chicken or fish strips, rolled in flour and lightly fried, served with a fresh garden salad and scrummy French fries. Topped off with tartar sauce, this is not your normal nugget. $4.00

106 – Beastly Monkey – 150 grams of locally-sourced tender sliced beef-steak, lightly seasoned and marinated in Chef’s secret recipe then carefully cooked to perfection. Dished up in a bun with pickles on the side, fresh onions, sliced tomato, green salad, Monkey house mayonnaise and crispy French fries. Top it off with your choice of egg, bacon, cheese or an extra beasty combo of all three! $5.00 + $0.75 per extra topping.

107 – Chicken Burger – 100 grams of tasty chicken strips, lightly fried and seasoned, with salad in a fresh burger bun, served with crunchy French fries on the side. Top it off with your choice of egg, bacon or cheese! $4.50 + $0.75 per extra topping.

108 – Fish Burger – 100 grams of fresh white fish, lightly cooked with chefs special sauce and served in a burger roll with salad and tartar sauce, accompanied with French fries. $5.00

109 Nee’s Veggie Burger – A fresh garden vegetable patty and salad in a burger bun, with chunky tomato salsa on the side. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh garden salad. $4.00 V

110 – Monkey Panini – Simple and light, a toasted Panini with your choice of fillings: cheese, sliced pickles, capsicum, onion, black olives, ham, salami, chicken, bacon. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh garden salad. $3.00 + $0.75 for each filling.

111 – Vegetarian Roll – At last, a veggie sandwich to die for. Packed full with the vitamins you need to stay young and beautiful, and it’s a fresh one at that. Full of salad greens, chunky beetroot and cucumber. Carefully drizzled with a sauce of olive oil, thinly sliced garlic and red onions, lemon juice, mascarpone cheese and basil. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh garden salad. $4.00 V

112 – Creamy Potato Gratin – Chunky slices of potato, covered in cream and local fresh herbs, topped with baked cheese - our potato gratin is to die for.  Served with garden salad and sliced bread.  $4.00 V

113 – Simple Cheese Sarnie – A simple cheese sandwich with fresh house mayonnaise on thick white bread. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh garden salad. $3.00 Add country ham $4.00. V

114 – Poutine – Chunchy English style chips, blessed with grated cheese and a rich gravy. Thank you me lord… $3.50


Monkey Wraps

All our wraps are served with your choice of French fries or fresh garden salad. Hungry Monkeys can get an extra wrap for just $2.00. If you have time to spare, wash it down with our Chilean Rose and hang about for a while.

114 – Veggie Wrap – Slices of red and yellow capsicum, cheese, eggplant and creamy potato wrapped in a soft tortilla wrap. $3.00 V

115 – Asian Steak Wrap – Beef slices stir fried with soy sauce, limejuice, honey, ginger, coriander and capsicum in a soft tortilla wrap. $3.50

116 – Chicken Salad Wrap – Grilled chicken with salad, mayonnaise and tomato salsa on the side in a soft tortilla wrap. $3.50

117 – Fish Wrap – Strips of lightly fried fresh fish, with salad and tartar mayonnaise in a soft tortilla wrap and tomato salsa on the side. $3.50

118 – Ginger Chicken Wrap – Chicken stir fried with ginger, onion and garlic served in a soft tortilla wrap. $3.00

119 – Spicy Mexican Wrap – Capsicum, cheese and your choice of chili spiced chicken, beef or pork in a soft tortilla wrap with tomato salsa. $3.75

120 – Tuna Mayo Wrap – Chunky tuna, red onion, sweet corn and our in house mayo dressing in a soft tortilla wrap. $3.50

121 – BLT Wrap – Lashings of crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and sliced tomato in a soft tortilla wrap.  $3.50

122 – Egg Mayo Wrap – Start a chunky war with slices of fresh boiled egg, bound in our in house mayonnaise and green salad on top. $2.50 V

123 – Chilli Con Carne Wrap – Mildly spicy chili con-carne, capsicum slices wrapped in a soft tortilla wrap with cheese melted on top and fresh salsa on the side.  $4.00 – Feeling brave ask for “Extra Spicy”

124 – Chicken Curry Wrap – Our house chicken curry (as fruity and/or spicy as you wish) wrapped in a soft tortilla wrap. Grrrr! $3.75

125 – Chicken Pesto Wrap – Tender chicken strips, eggplant & cherry tomatoes, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and bound in a soft tortilla wrap. Don’t cluck off until its finished.  $3.50

Monkey Italia – Pastas

Why not polish these off with a fine bottle of Pinot Grigio or Sangiovese for the authentic Italian experience.

201 – Carbonara  – Take a trip to the north of Italy with this classic dish. Served authentically with al dente spaghetti or penne pasta topped with a bacon wrapped egg yolk and a rich carbonara sauce for you to mix together as you please. $6.00

202 – Monkey Mamma – Rich bowl of al dente spaghetti or penne pasta topped with a beef bolognaise tomato sauce made the real authentic way - just like Mamma used to make…Well, my Mamma anyway! Served with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle. $6.00 (Must be experienced with the Montes Cabernet Sauvignon)

203 – Pasta Amok – Long strands of al dente spaghetti or penne pasta with big pieces of chicken or fish with a rich local amok sauce on the side - this is the one you will be talking about tomorrow. Served with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle. $6.00

204 – Vegetable Pasta – Long cut roasted Mediterranean vegetables and penne pasta drizzled in olive oil - this simple dish is great for the veggies amongst us! Served with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle. $5.00 V

205 – Seafood Pasta – Calamari, prawn and fresh fish pieces served in a rich tomato sauce Italian style. Served with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle. $6.00

206 – Pesto Pasta – Pasta, egg plant & cherry tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and homemade pesto sauce. Served with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle.  $4.50 V 206b –  Chicken Pesto Pasta – Add yummy fresh chicken. $6.00

207 – Macaroni Cheese – Dinky macaroni pieces in a delicious cheese sauce, sprinkled with extra cheese and bread crumbs and baked in the oven. Served with a fresh garden salad side.  $4.00 V ~ 207b – Mamma’s Mac Daddy – Add a delicious base of Monkey Mamma’s beef bolognaise to your Macaroni Cheese $6.50.

208 – Vegetarian Lasagne – Fresh garden vegetables with creamy béchamel sauce and tomato base and crispy cheese topping, served with French fries and a fresh garden side salad. $5.50 V

209 – Beef Lasagne – Traditional Italian style lasagne served with French fries and a fresh garden side salad. Ultimate comfort food… $7.00

Monkey Italia - Pizzas

Our pizzas come on a homemade thin crust, eight inches and amply topped with all of your usual suspects. Try our Pizza’s with a glass of Orvieto for that light but satisfying experience.

210 – Pepperoni – Meaty slices of pepperoni embedded in mozzarella. $6.00

211 – Hawaii – Ham, pineapple, mozzarella, tomato, surfboard. $6.00

212 – Arab – Basil, mozzarella, tomato, lamb sausage. Yum! $6.50

213 – Seafood – Calamari and shrimp with onions and mozzarella. $7.00

214 – Chorizo – Spanish sausage with onions and mozzarella. $6.50

215 – Margarita – Straight, simple, traditional Italian style. $5.00 V

216 – Chicken Pesto – Chicken, pesto sauce, egg plant, cherry tomatoes, onions and mozzarella. $6.50

217 – Meat Lovers – Slices of thick Italian pork sausage, ham, pepperoni and lamb chunks served with onions, tomato and mozzarella. $7.50

218 – Veggie – Slices of eggplant, capsicum with caramelized shallots and mozzarella. $6.00 V

219 – Make your own pizza  – Make your own pizza for $5.00 plus $1.00 per meat/sea food topping (choose between chicken, shrimp, calamari, ham, pepperoni, lamb sausage or chorizo) and $0.50 per egg plant, capsicum, pineapple, sweet corn, an egg, olives, anchovies, extra cheese, tomato, chorizo,  or onion topping. V

Cute Monkey Tapas

Your choice of any 3 from the selection below for $3.50, ideally accompanied with a light white – try the Yalumba Riesling, ideal for sharing!

301 – Calamari – Diced, sliced and served with garlic sauce. Spanish style.

302 – Prawn Tomato – Lightly cooked prawns in a homemade tomato sauce.

303 – Capsicum Marinade – Bell peppers like you’ve never had them before. V

304 – Mixed Olives – Olives dancing on your plate atop fresh French bread. V

305 – Tortilla – Spanish chorizo sausage, potatoes and bell pepper ensemble.

Soupa! Monkey

Fresh soups made to order in our kitchen, all served with toast and butter for dunking.

306 – French Onion – The classic French soup prepared in the oven. $3.50 V

307 – Tomato – Creamy in house fresh tomato and basil soup. $3.50 V

308 – Prawn Bisque – Rich, creamy, dark and satisfying - $3.50


Munchy Monkey Salads

Big bowl salads that will rock your socks off! Each specially prepared to their traditional recipe for that authentic experience.  Our house whites and red are a perfect accompaniment.

401 – Nicoise Salad – Fresh green salad liberally dashed with both green and black stoned olives, sliced tomato, tossed with chunky tuna pieces and fat anchovies, green beans, hard-boiled free-range eggs and a Mediterranean dressing. Just like you would find on the Cours Seleya. $5.00

402 – Country Salad – Mixed French salad of seasonal country vegetables, chunky steamed potatoes, crispy bacon slices with a zesty lemon and lime dressing. $5.00 V

403 – The Caesar – The real Roman. A bed of fresh lettuce, anchovies, a poached egg crown and crispy garlic-roasted ciabatta slices. Accompanied with a side of rich authentic Ceaser dressing. This is how it is served next to the Trevi Fountain, and it is out of this world. $6.00 ~ 403b – Ultimate Chicken Ceaser – Add fresh chicken strips. $7.00

404 – Monkey Fever – Go Back to the 70’s in style with this bed of crunchy lettuce and local fresh fruit deftly tossed in a secret homemade sauce and arranged with lightly cooked prawns. It’s a tangy fruit explosion that will have your taste buds discoing on the dance floor. $6.00 Add smoked salmon for $1.50 extra.

405 – Russian Salad – Creamy potato salad base, fresh green beans, red kidney beans, spring onion, red onion, sweet corn, served on a bed of three types of lettuce – Simply delicious $3.50. V

406 – Greek Salad – A classic Greek salad of tomato, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, green capsicum, mixed salad leaves dressed with balsamic and oregano infused olive oil. $4.50 V

407 – Watermelon, Mint & Feta Salad – A simple and refreshing salad of watermelon, feta cheese and fresh mint with balsamic glaze.  (Best enjoyed on a balmy Cambodian afternoon with a chilled bottle of our Chilean Rose.) $2.50 V


South East Asian Monkey Mains

501 – Amok – The local Khmer ‘classic of classics’ steamed in a banana leaf box with a rich amok sauce, served with white rice. Your choice of fish or chicken. Perfectly paired with Sauvignon Blanc. (Amok fish takes a little longer to prepare – aprox 30 mins) $6.50

502 – Ginger Chicken – Local stir-fried chicken strips with a light ginger, garlic and chilli sauce served with plain rice. $3.25

503 – Khmer Fried Noodles – Stir fried noodles with carrots, cauliflower, garlic and onions in a peppery sauce with your choice of beef, chicken, pork or vegetables. $4.25 V

504 – Luc Lac – A classic Khmer dish of beef or chicken stir fried with garlic on a bed of onion, tomato and lettuce crowned with a fried egg, served with steamed rice and a slice of lime.  $4.50

505 – Sweet and Sour – Our chefs own recipe of sweet and sour pork, chicken, fish or vegetables served with a side of rice.  $4.25 V

506 – Teriyaki – A traditional favourite served up with fish, pork, chicken, beef or vegetables and a side of rice.  $4.00 V

507 – Noodle Soup – A big bowl of delicious noodle soup homemade by our Head Chef served with your choice of pork, beef or chicken and of course, vegetables only - for our veggie lover chums, served with mushrooms and a selection of the freshest seasonal vegetables. $4.00 V

508 – Tom Yum Soup – A hearty bowl of hot, sweet & sour Tom Yum goodness, with your choice of seafood, chicken, pork or beef. $5.00

509 – Fried Rice – Traditionally cooked local fried rice ensemble – the choice is yours between vegetable, beef, chicken or pork. $3.50 V

510 – Khmer Curry – Khmer curry specially styled by our Chef with chunky lean meat pieces. Chicken, beef or pork…. it’s your choice my friend. (Takes a little longer to prepare ~ approx 30 mins) $5.00

511 – Khmer Veggie Curry – Why should all the carnivores have all of the fun, this veggie curry comes with a mix of garden vegetables and pulses in a rich local curry sauce. (Takes a little longer to prepare ~ approx 30 mins) $4.00 V


International Monkey Mains

601 – New Zealand Beef Steak – 250 grams of tender beefsteak marinated so it simply succumbs to your knife - for some of our beefeaters it’s been the best steak they have found in South-east Asia. Served with your choice of seasonal vegetables, sweet potato or house mash, and either a white wine, red wine, classic mustard or Kampot pepper steak sauce. Try with the Montes on the red wine list. $15.00

602 – Steamed Fish – A papiotte of local fillet - white fish steamed with fresh orange, herbs and lemon served with our Chef’s white sauce and accompanied with mashed carrot and sweet potato. (Takes a little longer to prepare ~ approx 30 mins) Perfect with the Sauvignon Blanc. $8.50

603 – Veggie Platter – Rich and creamy potato gratin accompanied by a stuffed capsicum bell pepper topped with grilled cheese, local herbs, fresh mushrooms lightly sautéed in butter, with garlic bread and green salad on the side. $8.00 V

604 – Stuffed Capsicum – Rich and creamy potato gratin accompanied by a stuffed capsicum bell pepper topped with grilled cheese, local herbs, fresh $6.00 V

605 – Fish & Chips – A fresh fish fillet in an Angkor beer batter, served hot on the plate with chunky style chips and our house tartar sauce. $6.00 (Available without the batter if you do so wish, whatever tickles your fancy me Lady….)

606 – Sausage, Eggs, Chips and Beans – Two thick Italian pork sausages, chunky English style chips, Heinz baked beans and two fried eggs sunny side up.  $6.00

607 – Indian Chicken Curry – Our in house Indian curry, chunky chicken pieces served in a creamy curry sauce and lightly fried mushroom rice. $4.50 ~ 607b –  Indian Vegetable Curry$3.50 V

608 – Cottage Pie – Beef cottage pie with thick onion gravy and fluffy mashed potato topped with cheese and served with fresh garden salad.  $6.50

609 – Sausage Mash and Gravy – Hands to action stations to battle this two thick Italian pork sausage on a bed of creamy mashed potato smothered in rich chunky onion gravy, served with steamed vegetables.  Not for the faint hearted.  $7.00


610 – Chili Con Carne – Beef chilli con-carne cooked with Angkor beer for extra awesomeness and served with a side of rice and a pot of cheese ready for tucking into.  Ask for it medium or extra spicy for that authentic Mexican experience.  $6.00

611 – Toad In The Hole – Being from England this is one we missed so much we had to put it on our menu. Thick Italian pork sausage cooked in a Yorkshire pudding base with a liberal splashing of thick onion gravy, served with cheesy spring onion mash and steamed vegetables. (This dish takes a little longer – allow 30 minutes) $7.00

612 – Big Burrito – If you are missing Mexican food like crazy and you need to be re-acquainted with our big burrito, two soft tortillas filled with Mexican chilli con carne or chilli chicken, cooked in the oven with melted cheese.  Served with rice or French fries and our house tomato salsa on the side.  $6.50

613 – Chicken Roast – 100 grams of local free range chicken wrapped into a packet using streaky bacon and roasted in the oven, served with cheese & white wine sauce, fresh garden vegetables and creamy mashed potato.  $6.50

614 – Mekong Lobster – Our locally sourced river lobster with a lip smacking french Pastis sauce accompanied with basmati rice, sweet potato and carrot mash. This one is a winner - it’s one of our favourites! Make the most our of the experience and try it with a bottle of Pino Grigio. (Takes a little longer to prepare ~ approx 30 mins) $12.50

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The Cheeky Monkey is Open!

In response to some our customer requirements for higher end accommodation with a Monkey Feel we are pleased to announce that the Cheeky Monkey will be open for business next week.

The Cheeky Monkey is a smaller more exclusive boutique guesthouse located just five minutes by Tuk Tuk from the Mad Monkey on Sopheros and Street 830.  This makes it a perfect location for access to the riverside, Naga Casino and the BKK1 district of town.  It is on the Penthouse Level of a local Khmer building offering uninterrupted views of the Phnom Penh Skyline, and provides an amazing view of the city whilst you eat your breakfast.

It is a little different to The Mad Monkey in that each room has its own flat screen TV and window with a view, A/C, and as a B&B breakfast is included within the room rate.  The cheeky monkey has stellar fast WIFI and is also home to a working art studio, which makes it a perfect stay location for the arty types.

The full Mad Monkey services and facilities are always available to clients and the awesome Mad Monkey Menu is available for delivery between 9am and 10pm, visa-processing services etc.

Room rates start at just $18.00 per night for an economy room with a shared bathroom,  $22.00 for the Double Private Room which smaller than the deluxe standard room available for $26.00 a night which is massive!

If you are interested in staying at The Cheeky Monkey the next time you come through Phnom Penh please email us at cheeky @ monkeyhospitalitygroup.com or visit the website www.guesthousephnompenh.com

Thanks!

 

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