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Cambodian Food Tours: 15 Nights Worth Turning Up Hungry

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Khmer food is grilled, sour and heavier on herbs than its neighbours, and almost none of it is on a hotel menu. These 15 walk the markets and the night stalls in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, priced, timed and clear about how hungry to arrive.

Ultimate Phnom Penh Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: 20 Tastings and Drinks - Start near the Royal Palace with an old Cambodian dish
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Ultimate Phnom Penh Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: 20 Tastings and Drinks

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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Siem Reap Evening Food Tour - Inclusive 5 stops Local Tastings - Stop two: Made in Cambodia Market at 6:00 pm
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Siem Reap Evening Food Tour – Inclusive 5 stops Local Tastings

2.Siem Reap Evening Food Tour – Inclusive 5 stops Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · from $39

Start with Lort Cha noodles, then visit Made in Cambodia Market, local food stops, Street 60, and a final drink. Your English-speaking guide, often Bopha, Vandy, or Handsome, explains Khmer ingredients and cooking while tuk-tuk rides, drinks, water, and tastings are included.

“Thank you, i had a great time. Bopha was very knowledgeable about the foods and the restaurants. I even asked her about the landmarks which she let me know what they were.. The food and guide was great, the bag of bugs were interesting and i had to give them a try. Everyone should try them. Thanks again i had a great adventure.”

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Old Siem Reap Sunset Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk - Kula cuisine and a taste of northwest Cambodia
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Old Siem Reap Sunset Food Tour by Tuk-tuk

3.Old Siem Reap Sunset Food Tour by Tuk-tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $75

Travel by tuk-tuk from Siem Reap’s local eateries to a family home near Phnom Krom. Guide names including Heng, Hong, Sann, and Chum appear often in the experience. Expect Kula noodles, beef skewers, a village meal, sunset scenery, cocktails, unlimited beer and soda, and plenty of food over four hours.

“This was a very well organised tour which allowed us to eat like locals. In most of the restaurants/cafes we were the only Westerners. There was far too much foodf! And we felt so bad when we could hardly eat at the last place. Particularly enjoyed visiting the local's house and sitting on the floor to eat our meal.”

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Siem Reap: Street Food Experience by Tuk-Tuk - Lort Cha and the first taste of Cambodian cooking
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Siem Reap: Street Food Experience by Tuk-Tuk

4.Street Food Experience by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $35

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Siem Reap by tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Sarath, Hong, Panha, or August. Taste Lort Cha, Khmer noodles, desserts, skewers, and fried insects, then finish with a beer at ASANA Old Wooden House. Hotel pickup, dinner, water, and entry fees are included.

“Our guide, Ma Nitha, was amazing! She picked us up from our hotel right on time. We would never have tried these dishes or found these places without her. She was incredibly friendly, very kind, and spoke excellent English. The tuk-tuk drivers were also great — we had two tuk-tuks for our group of four, which was very comfortable. The tour felt authentic and truly local. Highly recommended!”

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Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk - The evening begins with Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk
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Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk

5.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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Siem Reap: Evening Food Tour with 10 Local Tastings - 5:00 pm pickup and the first Khmer noodles
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Siem Reap: Evening Food Tour with 10 Local Tastings

6.Evening Food Tour with 10 Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 222 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $35

Start with lort cha or other Khmer staples, then visit the Made in Cambodia Market, local eateries, Phum Num Banh Chok, Street 60, and Long’s Bar. English-speaking guides such as Bopha, Ron, Vandy, and Voleak explain the food and keep an eye on hygiene. Expect tuk-tuk rides, generous tastings, cold drinks, and optional bugs.

“excellent. small group tour with great recommendations and the friendliest guide and driver. can't recommend them enough!”

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Siem Reap: Evening Foodie Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available - Starting from your hotel in Krong Siem Reap
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Siem Reap Evening Foodie Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

7.Siem Reap Evening Foodie Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $40

You’ll spend about 4.5 hours riding behind a local Vespa driver through Siem Reap, stopping for Khmer noodles, spring rolls, snails, barbecue, insects, and cold drinks. The route includes Made in Cambodia Market, Road 60, a liqueur distillery, and Long’s Bar. Guides may include Bopha, Rum, Sivat, Phearun, or Thanut.

“Such a fun tour. I would highly recommend. You get to see parts of Siem Reap that you might not otherwise get to and the food is varied and tasty. Great tour guide.”

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Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour - Inclusive 5 stops local Tastings - Riverfront Phnom Penh: begin with the city outside
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Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour – Inclusive 5 stops local Tastings

8.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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Siem Reap: Local Street Food Experience by Tuk-Tuk - The 17:30 tuk-tuk pickup sets the tone
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Siem Reap: Local Street Food Experience by Tuk-Tuk

9.Local Street Food Experience by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $35

Start at 17:30 with tuk-tuk pickup, then taste Lort Cha noodles, Num Banh-Chok, market snacks, desserts, and fried insects. Visit Made Cambodia Market and finish with a local beer. An English-speaking guide such as Hong, August, Jan, Sarath, or Makara leads the small group, with hotel return around 21:00.

“I booked this tour while i was in Siem Reap with friends. It was an experience as apart from anything else we tried some unusual "dishes"!!! Please give them a try! Our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable! I deffinately recomend him and the tour!”

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The 10 Tastings of Siem Reap With Locals: Private Street Food Tour - Starting at Psar Chaa and the Old Market
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The 10 Tastings of Siem Reap With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

10.The 10 Tastings of Siem Reap With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $51

Spend about three hours tasting Cambodian food with only your group and a local guide. Guides such as Long, Dorn, Nak, and Meng have taken visitors to markets, street stalls, small restaurants, and cafes for dishes including lort cha, chive cake, fish curry, fresh salad, fruit, rice cakes, and coffee. Dietary alternatives are available.

“We had a great time with our tour guide Meng! He took us to loads of stalls to try some great food. Definitely go hungry - you get so much food! Would recommend this to anyone who wants to try lots of different street foods.”

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Ultimate Siem Reap Food Tour (10 Locals Tasting with Drinks & Transport) - Starting at Wat Damnak around 5:30 PM
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Ultimate Siem Reap Food Tour (10 Locals Tasting with Drinks & Transport)

11.Ultimate Siem Reap Food Tour (10 Locals Tasting with Drinks & Transport)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $39

Start with hotel pickup at 5:30 PM and spend 2.5 hours sampling 10 Cambodian foods at local restaurants and stalls. Your host, possibly Nak, Lux, or Mr. Tork, explains the dishes, ingredients, customs, and Siem Reap life before returning you around 8:15 PM. Bottled water and private transport are included.

“What a great evening. We definitely tasted more than 10 things and all from local restaurants, ending with some fried insects which look scary but tasted ok. Food felt very safe. Our guide was really informative about the food and about Cambodia.”

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Evening Cambodian Food Tour - Samdach Pan Avenue: pancakes and pastries
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Evening Cambodian Food Tour

12.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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Phnom Penh Evening Foodie Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available - Kandal Market and the city’s open-air kitchen
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Phnom Penh Evening Foodie Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

13.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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Phnom Penh Morning Market & Food Tour by Tuktuk - Includes All Food & Drinks! - Stop one: noodle soup and local coffee
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Phnom Penh Morning Market & Food Tour by Tuktuk – Includes All Food & Drinks!

14.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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Workshop Visit and Sombai Liqueur Tasting - Seeing the maceration room and flavor bottles
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Workshop Visit and Sombai Liqueur Tasting

15.Workshop Visit and Sombai Liqueur Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $5Best value

Visit Sombai’s old Khmer wooden house in Siem Reap for a short look at its maceration room, then taste 11 rice-wine infusions, from fruity to spicy, plus three alcoholic jams. English tours run Tuesday to Sunday, with French available on request. The tasting lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes, though the guided portion may be shorter.

“This was a really great tour for the price. They tell you about the process of distilling and infusing the rice wine. It was very informative. Also they were willing to do our tour on a holiday.”

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