KIMSAN TWINS PROFILE
“In a male dominated culinary world, two talented Cambodian women have risen up the Food Chain to the top of a successful Siem Reap Restaurant Group.”
INTRODUCTION “Creating recipes is like writing a song; every recipe we create is our masterpiece, full of love, passion & Inspiration”.
Introducing the “Kimsan Twins” Pol and Sok, local legends in the Siem Reap culinary scene and Angkor W’s own executive Chefs. The two passionate female Chefs have managed to successfully rise-up the career ladder in an industry normally dominated by men. Charged with overseeing menu and kitchen operations across all Angkor W’s varied locations (17 in total) they are now spearheading Siem Reap’s
newest
gourmet
addition,
Embassy
Restaurant.
Embassy
serves
contemporary Khmer cuisine with an “Active” (regularly changing) set menu that highlights a fresh take on modern Cambodian flavors and produce. The Embassy experience offers diners a chance to renew their love of Khmer cuisine from a whole new perspective. In addition to successfully managing these locations the Twins have also co-hosted a Gala dinner with Michelin Starred Chef Gilles Choukroun, competed (and placed) in international culinary competitions and travelled to France for mentoring/training with 3 star Michelin Chef Regis Marcon. Read on further to learn more about their inspiring story.
Name : KIMSAN POL Address : Siem Reap Birthday : September 3, 1982 Age : 33 Educational Background : Ecole d’Hotellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule Siem Reap, Cambodia WORK EXPERIENCE Company
Position
Year Covered
Victoria Angkor Resort
Commis 1
2003-2004
Siem Reap Cambodia
Chef de Partie
2005-2006
Executive Chef
2006-present
Angkor W Restaurant Collection Siem Reap Cambodia
TRAININGS & CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Year
Description
March 2015
Angkor W Chef Challenge Jury
November 2014
Cooking Demonstration by Henrey Heng and Chef Pauline D. Lagdameo, representatives of Fonterra, the worlds largest dairy company.
October 2014
International cooking demonstration at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa. The guest Chef/Presenter for the day was Gael Etrillard.
August 2014
Joined the Pattaya City Culinary Cup 2014 Pattaya City, Thailand
June 2014
Hotel Restaurant Regis et Jacques Marcon Hotel Restaurant 3 Star Michelin Saint Bonnet le Froid. France
October 2013
Created Wild Dinner Menu at Madame Butterfly (Siem Reap Cambodia) with Guest Chef Gilles Choukroun Michelin Chef from Paris France
June 2009
Training at Les Enfants Perdus, French Restaurant Paris, France
AFFILIATED ASSOCIATION 2010-present
Cambodian Chef Association ( CCA)
Name : KIMSAN SOK Address: Siem Reap Birthday: November 9, 1985 Age : 30 Educational Background: Sala Bai Hotel & Restaurant School Siem Reap, Cambodia WORK EXPERIENCE Company
Position
Year Covered
La Residence d’ Angkor Hotel-Cambodia
Cook
2000-2003
Victoria Angkor Resort-Siem Reap Cambodia
Cook 3
2003-2005
Grand Hyatt Dubai-Dubai
Cook 2
2005-2007
CWCC-Phnom Penh Cambodia
Cook Instructor
2008-2009
Khemara Angkor Hotel-Siem Reap Cambodia
Chef de Partie
2009-2010
Angkor W Restaurant Collection Siem Reap Cambodia
Assistant Executive Chef
2010-present
Year March 2015
TRAININGS & CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Description Angkor W Chef Challenge Jury
November 2014
Cooking Demonstration by Henrey Heng and Chef Pauline D. Lagdameo, representatives of Fonterra, the worlds largest dairy company
October 2014
International cooking demonstration at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa. The guest Chef/Presenter for the day was Gael Etrillard.
August 2013
Joined the Pattaya City Culinary Cup 2013 Pattaya City, Thailand
June 2014
Hotel-Restaurant Regis et Jacques Marcon Hotel Restaurant 3 Star Michelin Saint Bonnet le Froid. France
October 2013
Created Wild Dinner Menu at Madame Butterfly with Guest Chef Gilles Choukroun Michelin Chef from Paris France
AFFILIATED ASSOCIATION 2010-present
Cambodian Chef Association (CCA)
THE EMBASSY STORY We’re proud to introduce the creative force behind Embassy Restaurant, our Executive Chef team Pol & Sok the “Kimsan Twins,” respective graduates of the well-known Paul Dubrule and Salabai hospitality schools. Their passion for cooking and extensive experience has taken them to different continents, various competitive events and even under the guidance of Michelin starred French Chef Regis Marcon, but their heart still remains with Cambodia and its unique flavours. Embassy Restaurant is your gateway to discovering the magnificent flavours available in the Kingdom of Wonder, in fact the restaurant itself grew out of a desire to share these unique tastes with others. Siem Reap now has a restaurant to be proud of, one that truly honours its homeland and the bountiful fresh produce available. All dishes are inspired by and use seasonal local ingredients that can be found throughout the provinces of Cambodia at different times of the year. In order to stay seasonal and continue offering diners a truly unique experience Embassy features an “Active Menu,” one that changes regularly and reflects the best of Cambodia’s natural produce year-round.
Created Wild Dinner Menu at Madame Butterfly with Guest Chef Gilles Choukroun-Michelin Chef from Paris France October 2013
AusKhmer teams up with Embassy Restaurant
The team from Embassy restaurant celebrates their number 1 ranking on TripAdviso
Special visit from Chef Luu Meng to Chez M. Paul
Twin Kimsan during Internship at Hotel-Restaurant Regis et Jacques Marcon Hotel Restaurant 3 Star Michelin Saint Bonnet le Froid. France June 2014
Famous Chef from Thailand Bo and Dylan with Kimsan Sok; one of Embassy’s Executive Chef Duo the “Kimsan Twins”
Embassy Restaurant welcomes Sala Bai Hotel and Restaurant School Faculty
Special guests Henrey Heng and Chef Pauline D. Lagdameo, representatives of Fonterra arrive in Siem Reap for demonstration.
For more information contact : Clem P. Balasoto Angkor W Restaurant Collection Siem Reap Cambodia Public Relations & Communication Manager prmanager@angkorw.com [+855] 77 649 794
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