Siem Reap food tour
SIEM REAP FOOD TOUR - Cambodian cuisine is a daring tightrope balance between jungle herbs, TonlΓ© Sap fish, and the smoky caramel of sugar palm. But letβs be honest: navigating the cityβs local eateries is rarely easy, and not all street eats are created equal. Fear not; youβve come to the right place.β
Kick off with mee Kola, a signature dish that maps out the country's diverse cultural heritage. Alongside is sizzling banh chao - golden crepes that hiss when the batter hits the iron pan. Weβd rather not spoil all the surprises, but thereβs 15+ tastings in total, so you'd best come hungry.
Step into the humble workspace of Ry Sanren, a guardian of a fading tradition. She hand-shapes every strand of num banhchok noodles with forty years of refined technique. It's a rare invitation to her Khmer kitchen that most visitors never get to see. Board the tuk-tuk for a scenic countryside ride to the footills of Phnom Krom. As sunset dips over glowing lotus fields, feast on grilled snakehead fish, and grilled prahok fish paste, served with an overflow of hand-picked greens and forest aromatics.
Meet a local legend whose famed broth is the result of a daily five-hour slow-simmer. We tackle bone marrow like cavemen picking at a kill, followed by a restorative beef noodle soup. Next, hit a local institution with charred chive cakes, and a house-made signature sauce that hasn't changed since 1991.
As the night cools, we visit a women-run kitchen for marinated beef skewers, slathered in a complex kroeung paste and grilled over charcoal. Itβs paired with a sharp reminder of the French protectorate: a crisp baguette, and pickled green papaya. Round out the night with lotus seed dessert, harvested from the floodwaters of the Mekong - the same petals which inspired the stone bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat.
Whilst it's possible to attempt such a culinary marathon alone, youβd be hard-pressed to find these spots without joining our nightly food feast. This is the ultimate crash course in the dishes beloved by locals in Siem Reap.
Why this tour is awesome
Bypass the laminated pizza menus of Pub Street; our evening tuk-tuk food tour is the backstage pass to the secret kitchens of the Khmer Empire. Guided by a team of professional tastemakers, experience 15+ tastings; from the art of hand-pulled noodles to sunset banquets in the countryside.
Discover why Siem Reap is one of unsung heroes amongst Asia's great food cities.
Your guide
Bon is what happens when you mix a temple historian with a professional restauranteur and a dash of jungle survivalist. Having successfully survived the restaurant industry, he now focuses on the important stuff: finding the best street eats in Cambodia. Whether heβs explaining an 11th-century carving or hand-picking wild ingredients for your next bite, Bon is the only guide who knows that some of the best sights in Siem Reap are served on a plate.
Your guide
Joey is fuelled by a relentless passion for the Khmer kitchen and a serious case of culinary obsession, she spends her life hunting down the cityβs most elusive bites. Joey doesn't just want you to eat; she wants you to fall in love with the spice, the story, and the sizzle of Siem Reapβs streets.
Your guide
Savoeun doesn't do "tourist food." As a local tastemaker with a deep-rooted obsession for Cambodian ingredients, sheβs made it her lifeβs work to cut through the noise and find the real deal. Whether she's debating the perfect Prahok or tracking down the ultimate charcoal-grilled skewer, Savoen's enthusiasm is the secret sauce that makes every tour an adventure.
Your guide
Harry is a new-school foodie with an old-school appetite. Heβs spent years eating his way across the Kingdom, building a mental map of every back-alley burner and hidden kitchen worth knowing. For Harry, every meal is a mission, and heβs ready to lead you straight to the front lines of the city's deliriously good street feasts.
Mee Kola noodles from the Kola people of Cambodia
Sizzling banh chao pancake
The food heroes of Siem Reap
Witness Ry Sanren's hand-made noodles
She hand-presses every Khmer strand, a rare tradition in a city of factory-made noodles
Catfish from Tonle Sap with the noodles
Explore Siem Reap and surrounds by tuk-tuk
Grilled prahok fish paste served alongside lotus fields
Grilled snakefish with sweet and sour glaze
Foraged greens amongst endless lotus fields
Sunset in Cambodian countryside
Tuk-tuk driver included to places you'd struggle to find alone
Unique and delicious bone marrow
Marinated beef skewers in tasty kroeug pastes
Traditional Cambodian dessert
See a side to Cambodia few visitors experience
Includes
- Price US $49 per person
- Tastings 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Siem Reap food tour
- Drinks Bottled water included
- Start Time 10:00 AM
- Duration 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group
- Days Open / Closed Open Mon-Sat / Closed Sundays
- Small group tour Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Child Policy Children aged 3-12 years: 50% discount. Infants 0-2 years: free
- Guide Led by one of our superb Siem Reap food hosts
- Transport Tuk-tuk transport with 7-8 stops
- Instant Confirmation Book instantly on our live calendar. If your date is unavailable, please contact us
- Cancellation policy Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Language English
- Pick up / Drop off Not included. Easy to find meeting point for all guests
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 Meat and seafood are used in 4-5 tastings with no alternatives available
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and eggs are used in over half the tastings
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 3-4 tastings, with no alternatives available
- Pork Possible, pork is used in 2-3 tastings with limited alternatives available. Unsuitable for halal diets.
- Halal Non-halal meats are used in 5-6 tastings. Unsuitable as few vendors hold halal certification.
- Gluten Intolerance / Celiac Disease Possible, though gluten is used in 1-2 tastings, and soy sauce in more tastings. Unsuitable for celiacs.
- Lactose Intolerance / Dairy Possible, though lactose is used in 2-3 tastings
- Peanuts / Tree nut allergy Nuts are used in 1-2 tastings. Possible for mild allergies only, as always risk of traces.
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Possible for mild allergies, though seafood is used in 3-4 tastings with limited alternatives available
- Severe Allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Siem Reap evening food tour, use the live booking calendar to select your date and secure your tour. If the date is unavailable, or for special requests and private bookings, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety and comfort of guests is our first priority, so if you have any questions on dietary information or food allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. Itβs a tour with a tuk tuk and some small amounts of walking. The pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Siem Reap food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
This Siem Reap food tour starts from Footprint Cafe in the heart of central Siem Reap, across the river from Pub Street. It's easily reachable by taxi or walking. At the end of the experience, your guide can help you find transport back if you wish. More details will be sent upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
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