New option for parents at Monument
Weary parents who want to get the kids out of the house for school holidays now have a new option after Monument Books on Norodom Boulevard unveiled the new Java Tea Room in cooperation with Java Café.
The cosy café adjoins a new toyshop area where kids can spend hours browsing through genuine Barbie and Matchbox toys as well as a range of other dolls and accessories. Next to this is a huge selection of children's books for kids of all ages.
Mum and dad can relax on comfortable lounges and sip away on herbal teas and select from a range of delectable snacks and full meals on the menu while thumbing through a book in peace.
The project has been a long-term dream for Monument Books owner Meng Hieng and is the only one of its type in Cambodia. The ultimate aim of the space is to help promote Cambodian literature in the same way Java Café has successfully promoted Cambodian visual arts for many years.
If the launch party on July 9 can be taken as an indication, Java Tea Room is an instant hit. Hoards of children descended on the toys and books and parents let them run while sampling from an impressive buffet served up by Java.
Monument Books is located at 111 Norodom Boulevard, near the corner of Street 240. Call 092 451 462 for further details. Open 8am to 7pm every day.