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Mekong Mornings

Four hours through Phnom Penh's late-night kitchens, charcoal grills and family-run stalls.

Nom banh chok.Creamy amok.Golden wat stupas.Handmade noodles.Fresh noodle coil.Central Market.Nom pang prep.Stir-frying greens.Samlor machou.

Hosted by our Phnom Penh tastemaker

Experience hosted by Veasna

What you can expect

Phnom Penh food tour - A chef-led evening tour through Phnom Penh, the street stalls, noodle counters and market kitchens that quietly feed the neighbourhood. Full write-up coming soon.

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Support local

Every stop on this tour keeps money in the hands of the families, cooks and market traders.

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Original tours

Every route is curated hand-in-hand with our local tastemakers, not a template licensed from another operator.

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More tastings

There's more tastings on our experiences than any other food tours, offering a proper introduction to Phnom Penh's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Language

English

Group size

Small group up to 5 guests

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Transport

Walking tour with 7-8 stops

Included

  • More tastings than any other Phnom Penh food tour
  • Smallest group size in Phnom Penh
  • Led by Phnom Penh tastemaker guides
  • Bottled water and other drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Field archive

Phnom Penh

No. 001

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Phnom Penh

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Route notes

Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.

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While the National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh is primarily a historical and cultural landmark rather than a dining location, its charming surroundings often offer food vendors and local eateries worth exploring.

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<p>When you bring guests to <em>Psar Kandal</em>, highlight its role as an essential hub for locals seeking fresh ingredients in the heart of <strong>Phnom Penh</strong>.

You’ll try

Fruit tasting

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<p>Welcome to <strong>Nmy and Touch Fritters</strong>, a delightful culinary stop in Phnom Penh where you can observe the art of making traditional Khmer fritters.

You’ll try

Khmer donutFritter with mung bean

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<p><strong>Srey Mom’s Noodles</strong>&nbsp;has been an integral part of Phsar Kandal’s local food scene for over a decade.

You’ll try

Khmer noodles

Boat noodles at Wattana, poured through the same copper strainer since 1972.

No. 002

Boat noodles at Wattana, poured through the same copper strainer since 1972.

Phnom Penh

Field notes

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Included

More tastings than any other Phnom Penh food tour, Smallest group size in Phnom Penh, Led by Phnom Penh tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.

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Not included

Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.

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Meeting point

Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.

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Good to know

Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

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Dietary honesty

Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.

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Cancellation

Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.

Meet your tastemakers

Sun Veasna

Veasna

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Veasna leads this tour in Phnom Penh — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.

Favourite dish · Veasna has been a tour guide for more than 26 years. after studying english, he became a professor before deciding to use his language skills to introduce foreign visitors to cambodia. in recent years, he has specialised in food tours and now knows every secret of cambodian cuisine.

Meeting point

Where the tour starts (and ends).

Start

National Museum of Cambodia

Preah Ang Eng St. (13), Phnom Penh 120211, Cambodia

Reviews

Reviews

Coming soon. Guest reviews from the first departures land here.

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Eat Phnom Penh with us.

An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$45 per guest.