Kimly Seafood Restaurant
Kimly
The best-known and most-reviewed of the old crab shacks at Kep's crab market, famous for its large green-peppercorn crab; it costs more than its neighbours.
Kimly is the most famous of the crab shacks lining the seafront at Kep's crab market. With more than 1,280 Tripadvisor reviews and a 4.0 rating, Wanderlog lists it first among Kep restaurants. Seating extends out over the water. Its signature is green-peppercorn crab, with a slightly sweet, curry-tinged sauce. Some diners call it one of the best dishes they have eaten, while one food blogger felt the sauce overwhelmed the pepper. The seafood congee of shrimp, crab and squid also has its fans. Reviews are polarised. Some praise the large, fresh crab, while others say it costs nearly twice as much as neighbouring restaurants and is slow to serve. Older reviews list a small crab at about US$7 and a large one at about US$10, so current prices are likely higher. Lunch and sunset are very busy, so it is best to come at a quieter time.
Opening hours
Daily, roughly from morning until evening (exact hours not listed in sources)
Nearby sights
- Kep Crab Market
- Kep Sailing Club
- Kep Beach & Crab Statue
- Sela Cham P'dey Statue
- Kep Villa Ruins
- Kep Butterfly Farm
- Kep National Park
- Wat Samathi