Phnom Penh & Gastronomy: Exclusive agreement between Indoguna Cambodia and Mayura

A press lunch was held this weekend at the Rosewood Phnom Penh to celebrate the signing of an exclusive agreement between the Mayura brand - distributed by Indoguna Cambodia - and the CUTS restaurant.

Gastronomy: Exclusive agreement between Indoguna Cambodia and Mayura

Pure-bred Wagyu beef

Under the agreement, CUTS will have exclusive rights to Mayura, a premium beef brand, for Cambodia. Mayura is recognised as Australia's leading luxury beef brand and one of the country's leading purebred Wagyu breeders. Mayura Station benefits from a number of favourable conditions, including fertile hills, a moderate climate, good water and regular rainfall. The farm is located in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, in one of the country's most sought-after agricultural areas, and its pristine environment is conducive to the production of exceptional, award-winning Wagyu beef. The brand has won more than 20 awards worldwide and features on the menus of many top restaurants.

Established in 1845, Mayura Station is one of Australia's oldest and most respected pastoral farms. Purebred Wagyu beef was imported to Australia in 1997 and, like purebred horses, the herd's ancestry, lineage and pedigree are a major distinguishing factor in the quality of their 100% purebred Wagyu beef.

Mayura cattle are fed a special diet consisting of a mixture of cereals and chocolate, which gives the meat a very special flavour.

“We are proud to be the exclusive supplier of the Mayura brand of beef to the Rosewood Hotel, guaranteeing an unrivalled culinary experience in the Cambodian capital. Mayura beef is renowned for its balance of mild marbling characteristics and distinguished flavours. The high levels of marbling mean that the meat is superbly juicy and tender,” said Gauthier Bouillot, Executive Director of Indoguna Cambodia, in his presentation speech.

Bangalow Sweet Pork

For this lunch, the Rosewood also welcomed a delegation from Bangalow Sweet Pork, which has a reputation for producing the best quality pork in Australia. Bangalow Sweet Pork is supplied by small Australian family farms and encourages the use of sustainable farming practices. According to the operator, animal welfare is an extremely important part of their business, as ‘any stress experienced by the pigs at any time in their lives can have a significant impact on the quality of the product’.

The fat content of Bangalow Sweet Pork has been tested by CSRIO and the results show that it is predominantly unsaturated, at over 60%. This fat profile is the basis of the unique flavour and tenderness, which compares favourably with other meats, including most pork available in Australia.

Discovery menu

For the occasion, the CUTS team had prepared a particularly tasty menu, featuring of course Bungalow Sweet Pork and Mayura beef.

OCTOPUS CARPACCIO Chorizo Crumble, Crispy Potato, Arugula, Oyster Emulsion, Romesco Sauce

PORK ‘BANGALOW’ Slow-cooked, Carrot Purée, Toasted Cauliflower, Confit Onion, Mustard Seed, Poultry Jus

LAMB Wrapped in mushroom and spinach, Green Peas Purée, Roasted Shallot, Dukkah, Herb, Lamb Jus

MAYURA BEEF FLANK Celeriac Purée, Sautéed Morels, Foie Gras, Truffle Jus

A generous tasting session that ended with an original and particularly delicious dessert, a cheesecake with apricot compote and gel, vanilla cream, crumble, passion fruit and mango.

Photographs of the event

About Rosewood - CUTS

Rosewood Phnom Penh offers an ultra-luxurious experience in the heart of Cambodia's capital. The hotel occupies the top 14 floors of the Vattanac Capital Tower, Phnom Penh's most iconic modern structure and a symbol of the new Cambodia, and stands 188 metres above the city. Guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the Mekong River. CUTS, one of the capital's most renowned restaurants, has chosen Mayura as the highlight of its menu, offering guests an exceptional culinary experience.

Indoguna Cambodia

Indoguna Cambodia offers unrivalled experience in the restaurant business, drawing on expertise acquired in seven countries. Their strong and synergistic distribution network enables them to provide world-class advice, products and services, specifically designed to have a significant impact on the business of food professionals.

Indoguna Cambodia imports a select range of premium food brands from around the world for the foodservice and retail sectors.