We're featured in the New York Times as one of the best things to do in Siem Reap. Read the article — "36 Hours in Siem Reap" — and see us in the accompanying video!

 

Cambodian food, the most overlooked of all Asian cuisines, is largely unknown elsewhere in the world. Khmer cuisine is rooted in local ingredients: freshwater fish from the Tonlé Sap, palm sugar from Siem Reap’s iconic sugar palm trees, noodles made from Cambodia-grown rice, spicy Kampot pepper, and freshly foraged herbs. Terroir means that the best place to try authentic Cambodian dishes is here in the Kingdom — and every dish reflects the rich history and diverse influences of this beautiful country.

Let us help you explore the delicious nuances of Cambodian cuisine. Come on a culinary adventure with Siem Reap Food Tours!

 
 
 
Siem Reap Food Tours

Taste Cambodia

Siem Reap Food Tours provides personal guided morning and evening expeditions for small groups through the heart of Siem Reap. The tours provide a unique opportunity to learn about Cambodian life and culture. You’ll sample authentic Khmer dishes in a variety of off-the-beaten-tourist-path settings, from street-side food stalls to busy local markets. We'll introduce you to popular Khmer market specialties and street snacks, plus a few of Cambodia's exotic tropical fruits.

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Fear Not!

Even the most intrepid travelers may be uncertain how to go about discovering the best things to eat in the Kingdom of Wonder and where to eat them. Siem Reap Food Tours takes the intimidation factor out of adventurous dining in Cambodia's cultural hub. We’ll act as your trusted guide, taking you to our favorite vendors and restaurants. We know the cuisine, we know the country, and from the safety of a friendly tuk tuk we’ll show you why we’ve fallen in love with Cambodia, its people, and its food.

“A morning spent navigating the city’s food markets and street food stalls with the Scottish chef Steven Halcrow or the American writer Lina Goldberg, the two behind Siem Reap Food Tours, will vanquish any doubts [about Cambodian food].”
— The New York Times, 36 Hours in Siem Reap

A scenic tour through Cambodia's cultural heart.

 

On our morning tour we'll take you into one of Siem Reap's colorful local markets, then head through rice paddies and temples to a village in the shadow of the Angkorian temples that's home to a breakfast dish that's part of Khmer folklore. There, we'll visit noodle makers and home farmers, before returning to Siem Reap via one of the country's most scenic drives. The tour is an entertaining and informative visit to Cambodia's cultural heart.

 
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“Operated by an experienced Scottish chef with a penchant for stand-up comedy and an American food writer, these tours are a recipe for engaging food encounters. ”
— Lonely Planet
Siem Reap morning food tour

Experience Cambodian dining culture in this multi-stop eating tour of Siem Reap.

 

Our evening tour takes you around Siem Reap to sample delicious Cambodian dishes in several different locations, from small family-run and local specialty restaurants to street-food stands at a busy night market outside of town. We start at 5 p.m. and sample everything from Cambodian BBQ to frogs stuffed with kroeung, a fragrant curry paste that is one of the defining ingredients of Khmer cuisine. We'll even throw in a few Cambodian beers if you're so inclined. The evening tour is a fun way to get acquainted with Siem Reap and Cambodian food.

 
Siem Reap night food tour
Siem Reap Food Tours evening tour
“...the perfect opportunity to soak up Cambodian life and culture while sampling authentic Khmer dishes.”
— ASIALife Magazine
 

  • $75 USD per person, includes all food, drink, and transportation

  • Morning tour starts at 8 a.m. and is over by 12:30 p.m.

  • Evening tour starts at 5 p.m. and is over by 8:45 p.m.

  • Start at a central meeting point; hotel drop-off after the tour

  • Morning tour: 1-4 guests. Evening tour: 1-7 guests

  • Kids are welcome on our morning tour; 12+ minimum for the evening tour

  • Most special diets can be accommodated

For more information about special diets, allergies, food hygiene, tours for children, private tours, the difference between morning and evening tours, and how to book, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.

 
 

Originally from Boston, Jared Cahners has been living in Cambodia for more than a decade. He has a master’s degree in Southeast Asian studies from the University of Michigan and began a PhD in anthropology at the University of Wisconsin, with a focus on Cambodia. While working on his doctorate, he lived in Ratanakiri Province where he learned Khmer, the Cambodian language. In addition to Khmer, he speaks Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Malay (he ranks his skills in that order). He is passionate about Cambodia and Ultimate Frisbee (also in that order), and as a guide he brings his deep knowledge of the Kingdom’s history and culture along on every food tour.

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Steven Halcrow is a chef from Scotland who has spent his time in Cambodia learning about local ingredients and cooking techniques. Before moving to Cambodia he cooked at a Michelin two-star restaurant in his home country and moonlighted in stand-up comedy. When he first arrived in Cambodia, he briefly worked in the kitchen at Cuisine Wat Damnak in Siem Reap where he got a crash course in the finer points of Cambodian cooking and inspired his love of the local cuisine. Steven designed the itinerary and now he spends his time managing the food tours and expanding his Khmer vocabulary.

Lina Goldberg is a food and travel writer from California who has written about Cambodia for CNN, BBC, and VICE. She moved to Cambodia in 2010 and still devotes much of her spare time to exploring all aspects of Cambodian cuisine. She is the author of Move to Cambodia: A guide to living and working in the Kingdom of Wonder.

 
 
 
 

If you'd like to book a tour, please make a reservation on our booking page. If you've got questions, please check the FAQS and if they aren't answered there, drop us an email.

Because we have a small team, the best (and usually fastest) way to get in touch with us is by email, but if it’s urgent, you can call the number that is in your confirmation email.