Sothy's Pepper Farm
Sothy's Pepper Farm
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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See how famous Kampot Pepper - Green, Black, Red, and White - is produced, without chemical fertilizers or insecticides, taking a tour in Cambodian, English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish. We use solar and wind energy. We have one simple bungalow - inquire for prior arrangements. We can be reached from Kep (or Kampot) by tuk-tuk or taxi; many visitors come with locally rented motorscooters
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- Amy Z6 contributionsTHE Best Pepper Tour!My mom and I did the English tour of this pepper farm. We absolutely loved it and it was the highlight of our Kep day tour. Touch did a wonderful job explaining their organic black pepper farming processes. When we walked the grounds, he pointed out all the other fruits and vegetables growing around the plantation. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and the place was beautiful. I would definitely recommend Sothy’s Pepper Farm.Visited April 2023Written 11 August 2023
- deschainTravellerGermany5 contributionsEasygoing free tourOur free tour was arranged without any hassle when we arrived (without any booking). After learning a bit about pepper and tasting some samples, the very friendly guide showed us the pepper plants and fruit garden. We were not even asked to buy anything (even though they do have a nice shop) . That's what a free tour should look like - absolutely recommending!Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 November 2023
- LeaRSuffolk, United Kingdom16 contributionsVery interesting visitWe had a really interesting visit. All the different processes were explained to us and we were able to taste the different peppers! White, red, green & black. Mouthwash on fire but he explained everything really well and had banana on had to cool the mouth down. We were the shown around his organic farm including all his fruit trees. All shown how the pepper is also all processed by hand. At the end had the opportunity to buy the produce but no hard sell. Excellent & informative visit. Definitely worth a visit.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 November 2023
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Miriam F
9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We went there by motorbike, which was a little dusty, so maybe wear a mask if you go during dry season - the way there is mostly dirt roads, with lots of trucks that pass you.
Sothy's is a nice little pepper farm, that grows different kinds of Kampot pepper, all organically. We got a free tour as soon as we arrived (without an applintment, I don't think you need one). Our guide, Kim, was super nice and a real pepper enthusiast. He showed us around the farm, explained the process of growing the pepper plants and let us try all the different kinds of peppers the farm sells. He also shared tons of his own recipes for using the pepper, including pepper infused coffee, which we're definitily gonna try!
All in all it was a real nice experience that we would highly recommend. Also, there is a real difference in taste between the fully dried pepper you can buy anywhere and the half-dried one you can buy at Sothy's - we really preferred the latter (they sell both, though).
Sothy's is a nice little pepper farm, that grows different kinds of Kampot pepper, all organically. We got a free tour as soon as we arrived (without an applintment, I don't think you need one). Our guide, Kim, was super nice and a real pepper enthusiast. He showed us around the farm, explained the process of growing the pepper plants and let us try all the different kinds of peppers the farm sells. He also shared tons of his own recipes for using the pepper, including pepper infused coffee, which we're definitily gonna try!
All in all it was a real nice experience that we would highly recommend. Also, there is a real difference in taste between the fully dried pepper you can buy anywhere and the half-dried one you can buy at Sothy's - we really preferred the latter (they sell both, though).
Written 28 November 2023
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LeaR
Suffolk, UK16 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We had a really interesting visit. All the different processes were explained to us and we were able to taste the different peppers! White, red, green & black. Mouthwash on fire but he explained everything really well and had banana on had to cool the mouth down.
We were the shown around his organic farm including all his fruit trees. All shown how the pepper is also all processed by hand.
At the end had the opportunity to buy the produce but no hard sell. Excellent & informative visit. Definitely worth a visit.
We were the shown around his organic farm including all his fruit trees. All shown how the pepper is also all processed by hand.
At the end had the opportunity to buy the produce but no hard sell. Excellent & informative visit. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 24 November 2023
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deschainTraveller
Germany5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Our free tour was arranged without any hassle when we arrived (without any booking).
After learning a bit about pepper and tasting some samples, the very friendly guide showed us the pepper plants and fruit garden.
We were not even asked to buy anything (even though they do have a nice shop) .
That's what a free tour should look like - absolutely recommending!
After learning a bit about pepper and tasting some samples, the very friendly guide showed us the pepper plants and fruit garden.
We were not even asked to buy anything (even though they do have a nice shop) .
That's what a free tour should look like - absolutely recommending!
Written 12 November 2023
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Amy Z
6 contributions
Apr 2023
My mom and I did the English tour of this pepper farm. We absolutely loved it and it was the highlight of our Kep day tour. Touch did a wonderful job explaining their organic black pepper farming processes. When we walked the grounds, he pointed out all the other fruits and vegetables growing around the plantation. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and the place was beautiful. I would definitely recommend Sothy’s Pepper Farm.
Written 11 August 2023
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Casanovawinner19
London385 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We wanted to get a more insightful explanation into the pepper production, given the worldwide reputation of Cambodian pepper.
Upon arrival we luter
Upon arrival we luter
Written 11 June 2023
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Kate
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
This was a gem of a place near Kep. Accessed by a long dirt road, the pepper plantation is a real delight! our (free) tour was lovely- we learned about pepper growing, tasted each kind of pepper (red, black, white, preserved- all different and all remarkable), saw many beautiful local fruit trees snd enjoyed a wonderful pepper and lemon grass tea.
We also were able to order and enjoy a fantastic lunch here. It was peaceful and gracious. Purchased many pepper packs for gifts and for our own use!! Thank you to our great plantation guide and to the owner- manager! kate
We also were able to order and enjoy a fantastic lunch here. It was peaceful and gracious. Purchased many pepper packs for gifts and for our own use!! Thank you to our great plantation guide and to the owner- manager! kate
Written 26 April 2023
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Dennis H
7 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We visited the farm unannounced but the owner rook all the time to take us around his farm.
He explained about the proces / growth and harvest of the pepper. At the end we rook a drink in his restaurant and, off course, bought his delicious pepper.
He explained about the proces / growth and harvest of the pepper. At the end we rook a drink in his restaurant and, off course, bought his delicious pepper.
Written 19 April 2023
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rickshaw317
Hong Kong, China50 contributions
Jan 2023
Sothy's Pepper Farm is reached after a longish ride on a VERY DUSTY road. A previous review mentioned the advisability of wearing a scarf or similar to cover your face and it is good advice. This was the ONLY time during my trip in Cambodia, that I was happy to wear a face mask!
Sothy's are a well-organised small pepper farm. They separate visitors into English/French speakers and give not only a guided tour of the farm, but also a crash course in pepper production. Worth a visit when in Kep.
Sothy's are a well-organised small pepper farm. They separate visitors into English/French speakers and give not only a guided tour of the farm, but also a crash course in pepper production. Worth a visit when in Kep.
Written 27 February 2023
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MutliMill
Palm Beach Gardens208 contributions
Feb 2023
My mother and I went to visit the farm and the family there was very gracious even though we did not have appointment. (Suggest you have one). It’s quite a bumpy road to get there but, worth it! We saw the sign off the main roadway, we drove on and hit a fork in the road - go to the right, we asked a moped driver and he directed us as we were almost there. It’s easy to miss in my opinion, just look for the small sign on your right. We had a nice chat on how the pepper grows, the differences in the green, black, read and white ones, etc. Unfortunately covid has affected the farm, as they had no workers. This affected the plants as it is an organic farm and I would imagine a lot of work in good times. The farm is starting to slowly grow new plants and it was amazing to see and learn why Kampot Pepper is so unique and how it is really a lot of work. I had seen some loose peppercorns in the vendor stalls in Kep and they explained on how not all the pepper is created equal. We saw the sorting process for the premium peppercorns, yikes, very labor intensive.
The farm has a nice welcome center where they do pepper tastings and a little shop. Everything is just now opening back up in this area, so I am not going to critique too much. The shop is nicely kept and we were very glad to get some officially designated Kampot Pepper (only about 300 farms have this designation, down from over 400 precovid) and some krama type scarves. I would love to go again if I am able to go to Cambodia again in the near future. Thank you to Tou (sp?) for being so nice to us.
The farm has a nice welcome center where they do pepper tastings and a little shop. Everything is just now opening back up in this area, so I am not going to critique too much. The shop is nicely kept and we were very glad to get some officially designated Kampot Pepper (only about 300 farms have this designation, down from over 400 precovid) and some krama type scarves. I would love to go again if I am able to go to Cambodia again in the near future. Thank you to Tou (sp?) for being so nice to us.
Written 13 February 2023
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GeeGee
44 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We hired a moped for $5 and filled it up for $2.
It took us around 25mins to get to the farm from Kampot.
It's easy to find on Google Maps but beware, a lot of it is a dusty dirt road and at the moment has a lot of large trucks going bk and forth on it.
Too, explained to us the story of Kampot pepper and gave us a tasting session of 6 peppers.
We then had a walk through the farm, looking at the various different trees and plants and of course, the pepper plants.
We were a bit disappointed that he didn't actually show us where the pepper was dried and then hand sorted.
There is a shop where you can purchase the various peppers, along with other items from the region.
There is a bar/restaurant and also toilets.
Nice day out
It took us around 25mins to get to the farm from Kampot.
It's easy to find on Google Maps but beware, a lot of it is a dusty dirt road and at the moment has a lot of large trucks going bk and forth on it.
Too, explained to us the story of Kampot pepper and gave us a tasting session of 6 peppers.
We then had a walk through the farm, looking at the various different trees and plants and of course, the pepper plants.
We were a bit disappointed that he didn't actually show us where the pepper was dried and then hand sorted.
There is a shop where you can purchase the various peppers, along with other items from the region.
There is a bar/restaurant and also toilets.
Nice day out
Written 14 January 2023
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Monalizz
Warsaw, Poland14 contributions
Hello,
Hello,
My friend and I will be in Kampot and Kep next week, probably Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We would love to visit your farm. How could we arrange to get to the farm?
Kind regards,
Monika
+48 502 053 468 (whats app)
Christina B
Rennes-les-Bains, France
Hello Sothy pebber Farm. Me and my friend visiting you in november 2015. We board a lot of pepper.. but now its all gone. We will like to buy some more. But we will only like to buy directly from you.. Can you help us please..
I am looking forward to hear from you..
All the best from
Christina
Norbert KLEIN
Kep, Cambodia2 contributions
Hello Sothy pebber Farm. Me and my friend visiting you in november 2015. We board a lot of pepper.. but now its all gone. We will like to buy some more. But we will only like to buy directly from you.. Can you help us please..
I am looking forward to hear from you..
All the best from
Christina
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I am very sorry for our delay (Internet problems). If you are still interested (we would be happy) please send your request to Norbert at the following address: norbert at mykampotpepper.asia
Thanks,
Sothy
Rhyanna M
Cuffley, UK4 contributions
Hi, we are renting a car tomorrow from Sihanoukville to look around Kampot and wanted to visit a pepper farm. Is it possible to drive a car to your farm?
Saskiaphilipp T
Amsterdam, The Netherlands51 contributions
We went to Sothy's in April by motorbike, the roads are quite good - just the last kilometers are dirt road but a car wouldn't be a problem either I think.. They have a parking too! Make sure to visit Kep on the way too, lovely town with lovely crab!!
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