Phnom Penh's Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour per Tuk-tuk

Without a doubt, this was one of the highlights of my trip to Cambodia. If you're visiting Phnom Penh and want an authentic experience, book this tour! You won't regret it! Our guide, Bong Chea, was amazing. He was funny, energetic, and made everyone feel comfortable from the very beginning. His passion for Cambodian food and culture really showed throughout the entire evening. He didn't just take us to incredible local restaurants he explained the history behind the dishes, shared stories about everyday life in Cambodia, and even taught us some Khmer along the way. Thanks to him, I left knowing a few useful phrases and with a much deeper appreciation for the local culture. The food was outstanding. Every stop was a hidden gem that I never would have found on my own. Riding through Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk at night added to the adventure, and every restaurant served delicious, authentic Khmer food. The portions were generous, and by the end of the tour I was completely full and smiling. What made this experience truly special was Bong Chea. His sense of humor kept everyone laughing, his knowledge made every stop interesting, and his genuine kindness made the tour feel like we were exploring the city with a friend instead of just following a guide. Thank you, Bong Chea, for an unforgettable evening and for sharing your beautiful culture with us. This wasn't just an amazing food tour it was one of the best travel experiences I've ever had. I highly recommend Lost Plate Phnom Penh Food Tours to anyone visiting Cambodia. Five stars isn't enough!

Our guide, Chea, could not have done enough for us. We ate, we laughed, we drank. We ate at both restaurants and street food- all incredible, packed with stories, history and flavour. We only had one day in Phnom Penh but this was the best possible way we could have spent our time, and finished in the cool of the evening with a walk through the Russian market and a cocktail at a rooftop bar. 10/10 recommend!!!

Fantastic night visiting some incredible places. Food I have never even heard of? It loved. It was explained with expert knowledge in a very friendly and approachable way but our guide who was absolutely great. Would definitely recommend.

My group of four booked this experience to try out Cambodian food from around Phnom Penh. We are Cambodian and familiar with Khmer cuisine but didn’t want to chance eating something that could make us sick so we left it in the hands of our wonderful tour guide. The tour is well organized starting with the coordination of the tuk tuk pick up, all the way to the specific restaurants and menus. Our guide was Chea who is warm, welcoming and enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge of the city, the food and Cambodian culture. We went to 6 different locations that started with nom banh chok all the way to dessert of nom pler eye and ended the night with cocktails on a rooftop bar. Needless to say we were stuffed and a little tipsy 😂 the drivers were quiet but they were accommodating, if you needed a water or an extra beer, you weren’t left needed one for long. A couple feedback items, expanding hotel pick up locations, a food rating card are nice to have. The team is always in communication with you and Chea took great pictures and shared them promptly with us. It’s a wonderfully delicious tour!

I love Lost Plate tours! I've done them in 3 countries in probably 9 different locations. I can't recommend this business enough. Phnohm Phen was no exception! Chea was knowledgeable, friendly and ensured that the group had what they needed. He shared stories from his childhood and the different regional foods as well as some history of culinary changes. It was a wonder evening of flavors and new friends.

A really great fun evening. Chea and Mean were excellent guides, knowledge on the food and great fun too. Both had excellent English. All the stops were different and we enjoyed about hearing the history and traditions about the dishes. We got to try things that we wouldn't have been able to order on our own. Highly recommend this tour and the guides.

Our tour in Phnom Penh with with Chea was fantastic! Chea is such a friendly and welcoming guy. He showed us a great variety of foods from very traditional street food to some more modern cuisine. We really appreciated the variety and everything tasted so good! It was the perfect introduction to Cambodian food. Would 100% recommend!

We had an absolutely wonderful time with Chea! We have done Lost Plate tours in the past and they never cease to disappoint. You should definitely come hungry! We had a wonderful variety of food showing the culture of Cambodia and was a great introduction. Thank you so much!

Amazing food experience with our guide Chea. Food was great, he was really cool and relaxed, speak amazing english. Took us to some nice places, there was just too much food. And we also got small gift in the end.

Chea, the guide, was phenomenal. Great way to get a custom tour of Phnom Penh with all the food and drink you care to enjoy. The cool refreshing towels between stops were a dream. Loved wrapping up the tour on a rooftop terrace bar overlooking the Russian Market with a chilled cocktail. Great experience, amazingly fresh and tasty cuisine, and the stories and cultural nuances as explsined by Chea made it all the worthwhile. Thank you