The 15 Food Tours in Phnom Penh Worth Your Day

1.Ultimate Phnom Penh Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: 20 Tastings and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $69Our pick

Spend about four hours riding between Phnom Penh food stalls, family-run shops, restaurants, Russian Market, and Bassac Lane. Guides such as Jackson, JB, Visal, Panha, and Ducky explain Khmer food and customs while you sample more than 20 dishes and drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, with groups capped at eight.

“It is a great experience. Such a diverse range of foods to sample. Jackson was a great guide. Made the tourxall the better”

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2.Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $69

Start at 5:30 pm and ride by private tuk-tuk between four local eateries. Guides such as Neara, Lee, and Lea explain Khmer food and customs as you try curry noodles, stews, stir-fries, ribs, fish amok, and more. Hotel pickup, dinner, local beer, soft drinks, and bottled water are included.

“The overall experience was great, lots of fun with the other couples and guides but we felt it was overpriced for what we received. Food was good but not fantastic, was offered a final beer to end the evening and in the end was handed a tab for the final drink. Rather unprofessional.”

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3.Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour – Inclusive 5 stops local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $49

Start at 5:30 pm with hotel pickup, then follow an English-speaking guide through Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk. You’ll taste Num Banh Chok, Lort Cha, Khmer desserts, dried buffalo, and street insects, with beer, soft drinks, and water included. Guides such as Lee, Kim, Mon, Tintin, Sok, and Seer have led this small-group evening tour.

“We had a great night with authentic food. The tour guides Kim and Mon were amazing, explaining the foods and how they were made. Also providing some history of the area and sights we went past. The tuk-tuk drivers were great and got us to each venue safely”

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4.Evening Cambodian Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $60

Join guide Sam Ang, and sometimes Channak, for a four-hour Phnom Penh evening by tuk-tuk. Taste more than 20 Cambodian foods, from rice noodles and pancakes to fried insects, then see the Mekong riverfront, Independence Monument, and Wat Langka before dinner, beer, and a cocktail.

“What a great tour! Sam is a super host and the food places we visited were amazing. Sam took all the time we needed to explain about the food and tell about life in Phnom Penh in general. Sam speaks English perfectly so very easy to communicate with. All in all highly recommended!”

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5.Phnom Penh Evening Foodie Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $44

Ride through Phnom Penh by Vespa or tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Kim, Tin Tin, or Sok. Visit Kandal Market, Russian Market, eight food stops, and Backstreet Bar for Cambodian dishes, snacks, local beer, or soft drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Very enjoyable tour. Great way to try local food and see the city at night. Kim was a great guide - very knowledgable about the food and the city. Although vegetarian options weren't available at every stop, a good effort was made to find alternatives where possible.”

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6.Phnom Penh Morning Market & Food Tour by Tuktuk – Includes All Food & Drinks!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $45

Start at 8:30 a.m. with a local Phnom Penh guide such as Neara, Soaly, or Lang Barom. Ride by tuk-tuk between six food stops, from noodle soup and a wet market to pork and rice, turmeric crepes, and award-winning coffee. Hotel pickup, food, drinks, and a handmade souvenir are included.

“Great food tour and I learnt lots about Khmer food that I've used during my trip in Cambodia. Neara was a great guide, explaining each dish to us and she took great care of us. Comfortable pace with a short tuktuk ride from the hotel and short bits of walking in between. Many thanks!”

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7.Phnom Penh Authentic Evening Food Tour 100% By Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $69

Spend about four hours tasting Cambodian dishes at five local food stops, from noodle soup and chicken curry to rice pancakes and market desserts. Guides such as Lee, Phat, and Yi add family stories and food context, while private transport, hotel pickup, local beer, and a rooftop drink keep the evening easy.

“Nice trip to do. Worth doing as we would not have found or eaten in the places. Food was very good and guide was a nice guy.”

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8.Phnom Penh Nightlife Street Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $48

Spend three to four hours moving by tuk-tuk between Orussey Market, Kandal Market, and Phnom Penh Night Market. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Chaney, May, or Mom, explains local foods and customs while you try tropical drinks, grilled meats, desserts, cocktails, beer, and perhaps insects. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“I got to try so many different foods that I wouldn't usually eat, and I had a great guide who took me to all the best markets and stalls.”

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9.Phnom Penh Night City Highlights & Local Food tour by Tuktuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $49

Join local guide Neara for a four-hour Phnom Penh evening by private tuk-tuk. See the Royal Palace and Independence Monument lit up at night, eat at long-running family restaurants, sample noodle soup and Cambodian sweets, then finish with local beer at Bassac Lane. Hotel pickup and drop-off, food, drinks, and water are included.

“A great food and sightseeing tour. Lots of variety and exposure to local restaurants with a knowledgeable guide.”

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10.Phnom Penh Local Market & Morning Food Tour Include Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $49

Start at 7:30 am with guide Yi or Phat and leave the hotel buffet behind. Ride by local tuk tuk between Phnom Penh breakfast stops for pork and rice, fresh noodles, chive cake, and hot-stone beef, then walk through a local market for sweets, drinks, and food stories. Groups are capped at 10.

“I recently scheduled this early breakfast trip for my friends as a gift because I've done a few tours with Khnow Yi, the owner of Kingdom of Wonderlust, and we always have an incredible time and experience with the local, authentic cuisine. And I had a great time with both of my buddies.”

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11.Cambodia Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $45

Spend about four hours with Leaphea Yong exploring Phnom Penh through food. Try num banh chok, frog dishes, lot cha, and other Khmer favorites, visit the local Old Market, learn useful Khmer phrases, and finish with a drink at Le Moon Rooftop overlooking the Mekong. Groups are limited to 14.

“The guides were very friendly and informative and the food was extremely authentic and tasted delicious. We did 4 stops and were all very full by the end of the tour (three were food and one drink). Would definitely recommend supporting these ladies!”

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12.Discover the Tastes Temples and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,700

Spend eight days eating, learning, and traveling from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with Lost Plate. Expect market breakfasts, family cooking, rice wine country, Tuol Sleng, Battambang’s bat caves, Phare circus, and Angkor Wat. A private van, local guides, meals, airport transfers, and a maximum of 10 people keep the trip easy and personal.

“This was the first all-inclusive tour we've ever taken as a couple. Incredible! We are now spoiled for all other holidays! A driver holding your name on a sign is a whole feeling in itself.”

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13.Authentic Walking Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $39

Meet Lina at Phnom Penh’s National Museum for a 2-hour-35-minute walking food tour through family-run eateries. Try 7 to 8 Cambodian dishes at four food stops, including fried noodles, green curry noodles, chive cakes, coconut cakes, and local desserts. Water is included, while drinks at Bassac Lane cost extra.

“Lina is an amazing person with a lot of knowledge about the history and food of Phnom Penh. She knows all the best spots in town and has great sense of humor. I would definitely recommend Lina and her tour if you want to try the traditional Cambodian cuisine!”

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14.Morning Foodie, Market Walking & Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $33Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Kim or Lyna for a 5.5-hour Phnom Penh food and art tour. Ride by tuk tuk or Vespa, eat local breakfast, browse Boeng Keng Kang and Central Market, study Khmer street art, taste Banh Chaev crepes, sample market sweets and peppers, and finish with local coffee.

“Kim was our guide for the day, and we had an amazing time exploring markets, food and street art. The food was excellent, giving us a different perspective to dining in Cambodia. Kim was very knowledgeable and was able to connect the street art to Cambodian history giving us a unique insight we couldn’t have read for ourselves. As an extra bonus we got to do a pepper tasting, learning the difference between the various peppers. Highly recommend going on this tour with Kim for a flavorful and insightful afternoon or morning.”

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15.Half Day – Phnom Penh Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $45

Spend four hours tasting Khmer food at Orussey Market, Kandal Market, and Phnom Penh Night Market. A local English-speaking guide, possibly Thorn or Mr Dan, leads you by remork, with food, hotel pickup, water, cool towels, and unlimited beer or soft drinks included. Expect a casual evening focused on local markets rather than polished restaurants.

“We Expected a bit more organization and structure on a food tour. We done a few experiences with food tours and all were very enjoyable and great samples of local cuisine. This tour unfortunately was not. The guide Mr Dan, was extremely Read more”

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