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Khmer Kitchens

Amok trey coconut curry, red tree-ant salad and lok lak beef with Kampot pepper. Siem Reap eats Khmer country at midday.

Sach ko beef skewers.Air-dried bananas.Roadside fruit stall.Mee kola noodles.Khaur Chhaeng ko beef bone marrow.Local grilled catfish.Marinated skewers grilling.Khmer lunch.Wet-market greens.

Hosted by one of our Siem Reap tastemakers

Experience hosted by Bon, Harry & other local tastemaker guides

What you can expect

Siem Reap food tour - Cambodian cuisine is a daring tightrope balance between jungle herbs, Tonlé Sap fish, and the smoky caramel of sugar palm. But let’s be honest: navigating the city’s local eateries is rarely easy, and not all street eats are created equal. Fear not; you’ve come to the right place.

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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 Siem Reap's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Tastings

15+ tastings

Language

English

Days of the week

Mon–Sat

Group size

Small group up to 8 guests

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Transport

Walking tour with 7-8 stops

Included

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

Excluded

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

Field archive

Siem Reap

No. 001

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Siem Reap

01 / 07

Route notes

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

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Footprint Cafes in Siem Reap offers a unique dining experience with its mission-driven approach of supporting local communities through education initiatives, while serving exceptional Cambodian and Western cuisine.

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Kola Noodle in Siem Reap is a charming local eatery known for its flavorful bowls of traditional Khmer noodles, offering a delightful taste of Cambodian cuisine at an affordable price.

You’ll try

Kola-style noodlesSizzling Cambodian crepe

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Located in the vibrant city of Siem Reap, លក់នំបញ្ចុកទឹកប្រហុក offers an authentic taste of Cambodian cuisine, specializing in the beloved local dish, num banhchok with prahok—a fermented fish sauce that is a staple in Khmer cooking.

You’ll try

Khmer rice noodles with catfish

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A neighbourhood street vendor at Krong Siem Reap.

You’ll try

Green bean juiceMalva nut juicePumpkin juice

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.

Siem Reap

Field notes

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Included

More tastings than any other Siem Reap food tour, Smallest group size in Siem Reap, Led by Siem Reap 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

Chem Bunchay

Bon

Chem B

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

Meeting point

Where the tour starts (and ends).

Start

Footprint Cafes

Postal Code 17254, Street 26, Wat Bo, Village, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Reviews

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Eat Siem Reap with us.

An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$49 per guest.