Street Food Tasting Tour including Dinner
Description
Embark on an evening food tour in Siem Reap to savor the rich flavors of Khmer cuisine, influenced by Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French techniques. Travel off the beaten path using local transport to taste traditional snacks, desserts, and staple dishes. Visit a local fruit market, explore lively alleys, and soak in the atmosphere at the city's largest picnic spot. Learn about Cambodian favorites from your local guide and challenge your palate with exotic treats like fried crickets, red ants, and spiders. Don’t miss this culinary adventure through Siem Reap's delights.
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Itinerary
From a culture at least 3,000 years old, Khmer is one of the oldest cuisines in the world. The street food Siem Reap has been influenced by Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French techniques to form a style and flavour profile that is uniquely Cambodian. On this evening food tour, we’ll hop on local transport and travel away from the tourist trail to sample authentic Siem Reap snacks, desserts, and Khmer cuisine staples. Delicious, authentic, and something you don’t want to miss. Visit a local fruit market and navigate the alleyways of a bustling market.
Explore the stalls and bright lights at Siem Reap’s largest local picnic spot. Hear insights from our local guide on Cambodian favourites. Test your limit, and indulge in Cambodia's very own Fear Factory challenge of fried crickets, red ants, and spiders. Come savour the flavours of Siem Reap's snacks, cuisine, and Khmer desserts!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Enjoy hassle-free pickup from your Siem Reap hotel at 4:30pm (timing may vary slightly by location). If your hotel isn’t listed, simply mention it in your booking—we’ll take care of you.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(27)
Tuk-tuk ride to the highlights of the city and the night market, with the opportunity to taste the food and snacks offered by the cooking kitchens. Very nice and open-minded guide who responds to the wishes of the guests.
Dear Manuel, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the tuk-tuk tour to the highlights and the night market so much. It's especially nice to hear that our guide was so attentive to your wishes. We'll gladly pass on your praise to the whole team and hope to welcome you back again soon. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Our street food tour in Siem Reap with So was absolutely fantastic and one of the highlights of our trip. Guide (So): So is an exceptional guide. His knowledge of Cambodian cuisine and culture brought every stop to life. His English is excellent, and he explained each dish with enthusiasm and clarity. What made the tour even more special was how well-connected he is—he knew many of the market traders personally, which meant we got to try fruits and snacks we’d never have found on our own. Food Experience: We sampled grasshoppers, silkworms, and frogs, all prepared in authentic local styles. So encouraged us to be adventurous while making sure we understood the traditions behind each dish. He balanced the more daring bites with fresh fruits and market treats, giving us a complete picture of Cambodian street food. The combination of So’s warmth, knowledge, and connections made the evening unforgettable. If you want to experience Siem Reap’s street food scene in the most authentic and enjoyable way, I highly recommend booking with So.
Dear Value Customer, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your incredible experience! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our Street Food Tour in Siem Reap with So was one of the highlights of your trip. It is reviews like this that truly motivate our team. We are so proud of So—he is indeed an exceptional guide whose passion for Cambodian cuisine and culture shines through. We couldn't agree more that his connection with the local market traders is what makes the experience so unique, allowing our guests to discover truly authentic flavors and treats they might otherwise miss. We’re delighted you embraced the Food Experience fully, sampling the grasshoppers, silkworms, and frogs! So's goal is always to balance those adventurous bites with the delicious fresh fruits and market snacks to provide a complete and authentic picture of our street food scene. We hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap again someday! Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
We signed up last minute on this Street Food Tasting tour and it was successfully accepted. We met the tour guide, Samnang Yean (Lucky), at the location documented on the website. We were the only two participants on this tour. Lucky was very friendly and articulate by explaining all the foods we ate. The most interesting food tasting experience was eating roasted bugs and roasted baby frogs. We ended the tour with a sitdown dinner at a western style restaurant and learned more about Lucky and Cambodia's history. Lucky did an outstanding job to help us with a memorable experience in Cambodia. I strongly recommend this tour (hope you are lucky enough to get Lucky as your tour guie).
Dear Joel, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience on our Street Food Tasting Tour, especially since you booked last minute. It's wonderful to know that Lucky (Samnang Yean) made such a positive impression. We completely agree – he is a truly exceptional guide, and we're so proud to have him on our team. We're delighted that his friendly demeanor and articulate explanations enhanced your understanding and enjoyment of Cambodian street food, particularly the roasted bugs and baby frogs! It sounds like you truly embraced the adventure. We hope to welcome you back to Cambodia again in the future! Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Sok was a wonderful guide, sharing his knowledge and perspectives as well as finding delicious food suited to our tastes. No crickets for me but my husband loved them! He also took me to a shop to buy silk yarn which I hadn’t been able to accomplish during my 2 weeks in SE Asia. A fun night!
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time with Sok. He's passionate about sharing his knowledge and making sure his guests have a memorable experience. We're also glad he was able to help you find the perfect silk yarn after your long search. We hope to see you again soon! Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
We had a great time tasting all sorts of things on our tour! We walked the markets and delved into the culture of Cambodia! So different from what we are used to but loved every minute of it! Have you tried fried silk worms?? We did!! And we were surprised at how much we liked them!! Yep!! We really did!!! Just do it! You’ll be happy you did!! Great afternoon!
Dear Terry, Thank You for Your Feedback, we are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time on your tour! Exploring the vibrant markets and immersing yourself in the rich culture of Cambodia is truly an unforgettable experience. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the variety of tastes and flavors, including trying fried silk worms! Many visitors are surprised by how much they enjoy this unique delicacy, and it’s great to see that you embraced the adventure. Your enthusiasm for the local cuisine and culture is exactly what we aim to share with our guests. We believe that food is a significant part of understanding a place, and we’re glad you felt this during your afternoon with us. Thank you for encouraging others to step out of their comfort zones and try new things! Thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for more culinary adventures in Cambodia! Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Our guide, Nil, picked us up from our hotel in a tuk tuk, then we were driven to two different night markets and one cafe/shop. We tried and tasted so many different delicious things! Fruits plucked straight of baskets, fried insects, sweets, liqueurs, biscuits, and then a tapas style dinner of savoury pancakes, fish cakes, fried coconut balls, and curried noodle soup. Nil was a fountain of knowledge and we really enjoyed spending time with her and hearing about Khmer food and culture! She was personable, spoke excellent English and her engaging conversation made the tour special. A must-do on your first night in Siem Reap!
Dear Jessica, Warm greetings from Journey Cambodia Siem Reap Angkor! Thank you so much for your kindly share your word about to the world of travelers, We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your night food with Miss. Nil. On behalf of the Journey Cambodia team, we have a strong commitment to maintaining the high standard services for all customers who travel with us. Hopefully, you will consider us again on your future to Siem Reap. Best regards, Kunthea (Ms.Tear) info@journeycambodia.com (+855)10757570
Our tour guide was a remarkable young woman who was able to give us a very detailed explanation and tour of Siem Reap's street market experience. This was a bit of culture shock for us two Westerners, but we thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience of fried crickets, grasshoppers and frogs, etc. While we appreciated the exoticness of those foods, the other "mainstream" dishes were not to our liking. This however is a reflection of the food and the market and not at all a commentary on our tour guide. To be honest, the experience was interesting and informative, but the food was not the best we had in SE Asia.
Dear Value Customer, Warm greetings from Journey Cambodia Siem Reap Angkor! Thanks so much for out of your busy schedules to review us on Tripadvisor and share your word about us to the world of travelers, We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us and sorry about as it for local. On behalf of the Journey Cambodia team, we have a strong commitment to maintaining the high standard services for all customers who travel with us. We are here waiting to serve you again on your returning trip. Best regards, Kunthea (Ms.Tear) info@journeycambodia.com (+855)12334657
Our guide was Nil and she was just amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of tasting many different foods! We were afforded the opportunity to select the foods that we wanted to try in some cases. We really enjoyed that we went to proper street food markets rather than special “tourist” ones. 10/10 would recommend.
Dear Matt, Warm greetings from Journey Cambodia Siem Reap Angkor! Thank you so much for your kindly share your word about to the world of travelers, We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day with Ms. Nil and especially learned about our local nightlife. On behalf of the Journey Cambodia team, we have a strong commitment to maintaining the high standard services for all customers who travel with us. Hopefully, you will consider us again on your future to Siem Reap. Best regards, Kunthea (Ms.Tear) info@journeycambodia.com (+855)12334657
Our tour guide Nil was wonderful and had us experience an array of local food, the normal eats and then the bugs! So much fun and so chilled. We got to see many locals way of life and Nil also engaged us with a lot of interesting info on every day life in Siem Riep. We definitely went to markets and tried food we wouldn't have normally done on our own so it was awesome doing this with a local guide to show us around. Learned so much! Everyone was so friendly too 😊
Took a half day (2-3 hour?) food tour. We intentionally asked NOT to eat the food because of our weak stomachs, but we definitely wanted to see the city, visit an active market, see/smell the food, etc. Sok chiea and Nil did a great job of being friendly, personal and attentive, and even took us off the beaten path a bit. Our tour was via tuk tuk and in the early evening so it was nice being outside. Yes, there was a bug vendor (no tarantulas though - that is a different part of Cambodia), but the tour wasn’t really about “strange” food, rather more about a glimpse into local life. We found it to be a valuable and interesting experience.
Dear Adam, Warm greetings from Journey Cambodia Siem Reap Angkor! Thank you so much for choosing Journey Cambodia services for your holiday in Siem Reap, We are more than happy to read that you were satisfied with our service lead by Mr. Sokchea and Ms. Nil. On behalf of the Journey Cambodia team, we have a strong commitment to maintaining the high standard services for all customers who travel with us. We are here waiting to see you on your future trip to Siem Reap. Best regards, Kunthea (Ms.Tear) info@journeycambodia.com (+855)12334657
