Siem Reap food tour
SIEM REAP FOOD TOUR - Siem Reap is a city where the most compelling history isn't only etched in sandstone, but in the family recipes guarded by generations of local cooks.
Dive into brohok khteas, a creamy coconut and fermented fish dip, then the aromatic snap of ginger-braised chicken and the slippery tangle of Khmer vermicelli salad - with bottomless tea, and a mountain of steaming rice. But hereβs the truth: finding the real-deal stuff isn't always easy, and the line between a legendary meal and a tourist trap is thinner than a rice noodle. It pays to know the culinary ropes. Across 15+ tastings, prepare for your palate as we move from neighbourhood eateries to the streetside stalls of Siem Reapβs unsung food heroes.
At a curbside stand, sample chilled snow fungus and velvety pumpkin juice. Continue with the golden crunch of chek chean fried bananas, before a tucked away joint serving up charred, smoky sweet potato and taro patties. Head to the Num Banh Chok village, the perfect setting to demystify the Kingdomβs most misunderstood staple: prahok. Taste the roots of Khmer flavour with fish paste grilled in a banana leaf, an Angkorian-era technique born from the need to preserve the massive bounty of the TonlΓ© Sap lake.
Brace for a sensory shift with the unique egg fruit, Cambodiaβs custard-like answer to the cantaloupe. Enjoy a stunning countryside ride by tuk-tuk through jungle landscapes, pausing near temple grounds at a local village. We'll witness the meticulous art of roasting bamboo sticky rice, a craft maintained by the same family for decades. Itβs an intimate look at a vanishing culinary heritage that few travellers ever get to see.
Back in town, the next stop is a Cham Muslim community kitchen. In this part of the world, all avenues lead to amok. Experience the soufflΓ©-like delicacy of fish amok, the Kampot peppery perfection of lok lak shaking beef, and the fragrant Khmer chicken curry with flaky roti.β
Finish with grandmotherβs hand-wrapped mung bean rice crepes, ending at the tranquil Wat Damnak. Youβll leave not just full, but with a deeper understanding of a cuisine that has thrived for centuries - long before the sandstone towers of Angkor were inscribed onto UNESCO.
Why this tour is awesome
Prepare your palate to be tickled by 15+ tastings on our lunchtime food tour, sampling dishes that range from ancient Khmer techniques to the spice-driven heritage of the Cham community. While most visitors merely scratch the surface, we provide the culinary know-how to navigate local foodie gems that you'd struggle to find alone. Experience a unique insider experience to see a bamboo sticky rice workshop nestled in countryside traditions.
Take a journey through parts of the region that the tuk-tuk would normally zip right past. All dished up with the context only an insider local guide can provide. Our tour is capped at a maximum of eight guests, creating an intimate environment that allows us to slip into the humble, hole-in-the-wall spots that simply couldn't accommodate a crowd. This is a food expedition built for the traveller who wants to taste the real Siem Reap.
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.
Khmer vermicelli salad amongst other delicacies
Try freshly made local juices from friendly market vendors
Golden crispy fried bananas
Visit legendary streetside stalls visitors are always curious to try
The food heroes of Siem Reap
The cornerstone of Cambodian cuisine, prahok
Understand local ingredients with your food-obsessed guide
Venture to decades-old family eateries
Scenic tuk-tuk ride to the countryside
Witness the rarely seen art of traditional grilling bamboo sticky rice
Your tastemaker guide will show you how to eat like a local
See local life outside of the city centre
Sample home-made morsels - normally reserved for locals-in-the-know
Enter a Cham community kitchen, now in the 3rd generation
Amok, lok lak and Khmer curry - trio of authentic tastings
Find the best cooks that you'd otherwise struggle to find alone
Explore another side to the Cambodian menu
Includes
- Price US $49 per person
- Food Tastings 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Siem Reap food tour
- Drinks Bottled water included
- Start Time 4:00PM
- 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)
- Guide Led by one of our superb Siem Reap food hosts
- Child Policy Children aged 3-12 years: 50% discount. Infants 0-2 years: free
- Transport Tuk-tuk transport with 8-9 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 5-6 tastings with limited alternatives available
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and eggs are used in over half the tastings
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 4-5 tastings, with limited alternatives available
- Pork Possible, though 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 3-4 tastings with limited alternatives. More tastings use soy sauce. Unsuitable for celiacs.
- Lactose Intolerance / Dairy Possible, though lactose is used in 3-4 tastings with limited alternatives available
- Peanuts / Tree nut allergy Nuts are used in 1-2 tastings with limited alternatives. 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 lunchtime 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
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