Phnom Penh food tour
PHNOM PENH FOOD TOUR - When the tropical heat fades, Phnom Penh fires up the charcoal. Smoke curls from roadside grills, woks clang behind open-fronted eateries and tuk tuks weave between vendors feeding the capital after dark.
Over four hours and 15+ tastings, we're diving into Phnom Penh's street vendors, smoky grills, local eateries and markets β with a little help from a tuk tuk when the next great bite is too far to walk.
Begin with num banh chok samlor Khmer, soft rice noodles tangled with fresh herbs and vegetables beneath a fragrant Khmer-style gravy. Next, attack one of the country's most famous creations: amok trey. Fresh fish is folded into a silky coconut custard fragrant with kroeung β Cambodia's aromatic paste of lemongrass, galangal, turmeric and other spices. Alongside comes cha trob, smoky aubergine with savoury minced pork, and samlor machu kroeung sach ko, a punchy sour beef soup fragrant with lemongrass.
Then follow the smoke.Phnom Penh's evening grills are firing up, and we're bouncing between them. Beef skewers, sach ko jak kak, caramelise above glowing charcoal alongside juicy sach krok sausages, served with crusty baguette and sharp pickled papaya to cut through the richness.
But Phnom Penh's best food isn't conveniently lined up on one street. Jump aboard a tuk tuk and tear through the capital. There's kontuy moan ang, chicken blistered over charcoal, crisp fried mushrooms and deep-fried frog, served comes with tuk mreach, a dipping sauce of Kampot pepper, salt and lime.
Still hungry? Good. Watch lort chha hit a ferociously hot wok, short, springy noodles stir-fried with beef and Cambodian pΓ’tΓ© until smoky around the edges. Then tear into num kachay, crisp-bottomed chive cakes with chewy centres.
Between bites, we'll pass Wat Ounalom, one of Phnom Penh's most important Buddhist monasteries. Founded in the 15th century, it has long been a major centre of Cambodian Buddhism and remains a quiet counterpoint to the noisy streets surrounding it.
There are 15+ tastings to conquer, but we'll save something sweet for the final stretch. Dive back into Psar Kandal for seasonal Cambodian fruits and chek ktis, banana softened in rich coconut milk.
Then we'll emerge onto Phnom Penh's riverside, where the TonlΓ© Sap meets the Mekong.
Why this tour is awesome
See Phnom Penh at its most delicious after dark and navigate the city's complex food scene with one of our tastemaker guides. Over four hours and 15+ tastings, we'll bounce between smoky street grills, local eateries and markets to chase down the city's best bites.
Expect silky fish amok, charcoal-grilled beef skewers, sizzling noodles and even crispy fried frog, before finishing with Khmer sweets.
Join our evening food tour for 15+ tastings through the streets of Phnom Penh
Start with a bowl of num banh chok samlor Khmer
A Phnom Penh street vendor at work
The food heroes of Phnom Penh.
Wok cooking on the streets of Phnom Penh.
Explore the streets of Phnom Penh after dark.
Follow the smoke to Phnom Penh's sizzling street grills.
Smoky beef and sausage skewers with crusty baguette and tangy pickled papaya.
Hop in a tuk-tuk and zip between Phnom Penh's districts.
Smoke rises as dinner hits the coals on the streets of Phnom Penh.
Juicy marinated chicken grilled over red-hot coals.
Charcoal-grilled chicken alongside golden, crispy frog.
Watch Phnom Penh's street-food vendors at work.
Wok-fired lort chha with beef and pΓ’tΓ© alongside golden num kachay.
Chek ktis, a sweet and creamy Cambodian coconut dessert.
Includes
- Price US $49 per person. Children under 13 are half price
- Language English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings The tour includes 15+ tastings. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration The tour lasts for 3.5-4 hours
- Guides Led by one of our superb Phnom Penh food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family-friendly Families welcome on all our tours
- Transport This is a walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many streetside vendors specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 12-13 tastings (our of 15 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 13-14 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 3-4 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Halal Unsuitable as none of the vendors are halal-certified
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible for mild gluten intolerance where soy sauce can be consumed
- Lactose intolerance Suitable for lactose intolerance and mild dairy allergies
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Suitable for mild peanut and tree nut allergies
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Possible only when fish sauce, oyster sauce and shrimp paste can be consumed. No whole seafood is served.
How to book
To join the Phnom Penh food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, please contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
Our Phnom Penh food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. Itβs an easy-paced walking tour, where the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
This Phnom Penh food tour departs from outside theΒ Romdeng Restaurant. It's easy to reach by taxi from most of the hotels in the city. There will be more details on your booking confirmation.Β
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps