Phnom Penh Authentic Evening Food Tour 100% By Local

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Pass by the famous monument where you can briefly stop to take photographs.

   5 min

2. First food stop. -Sample a fragrant noodle dish decorated with colorful edible flowers, banana flower and lotus root and Cambodian style fermented and lightly spiced pickles. Served with fresh local herbs and chili.

   25 min

3. Second food stop to sample chicken curry, and banana flower salad with shrimps.

   1 h

4. Food stop three. Sample three local dishes nearby a popular market. - palm sugar stewed pork with Chinese influence - traditional fish and minced pork with eggplant peas and coconut milk - smoky roasted eggplant with pork and spring onion

   1 h

5. Food stop 4 nearby the beautiful Royal Palace. - Rice pancake stuffed with minced pork, shrimps and beansprouts. Served with delicious peanut sauce and a variety of local fresh herbs and vegetables.

   30 min

6. Food stop 5. -Pick up some popular Cambodian desserts from Russian food market. Take the opportunity for some photographs and videos. -Cocktail at a popular rooftop bar where you can observe the local market while enjoying your drink. - Your guide will then return you to your hotel.

   1.2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 86 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Phnom Penh nocturnal goody feast

  Wonderful evening. Yi was a mine of information and introduced us to many Cambodian culinary delights. Was a fantastically authentic goody evening

  dvilliclMarch 2026via Tripadvisor

• 2Not good

  It started well. Phat arrived on time and we headed off to the Tuk-tuk, fortunately the group was small and we all fitted. However, as it was the Chinese New Year most local family food restaurants were shut. In fact, we ended up visiting only one on the list – another two were rustled up, almost at random as we passed by, with Phat asking them as we slowed down whether they were open. The tour promised to eat like a local and it was true to its word, we sat on tiny chairs in the street, eating what ever that course was. However, what was missing, was information about the food, its origins and history. Phat told me the cost was about $2 a course. We seemed to be finding the cheapest standard food around, I was expecting to find some real nuggets and maybe engage with the local cooks. We were through three courses in 90 minutes and then spent 20 mins beetling down the road in the tuk to the Russian market for a stall which sold desserts, but of course that was closed. It really would have been good to phone ahead! The promise of unlimited beers never materialised (I was asked once) but that was minor. In the end, I suggested that rather than go for our last course, which was billed as “cocktails” in a high rise, (which might not be open) we adjourned to a Cambodian craft brewery, which is how the tour ended. Although Phat was apologetic, this wasn’t a good experience. The food was unremarkable, of dubious quality and not the evening I expected. The next day, I wasn’t well. It was memorable for the wrong reasons, the best bit was the beer! We were all done in just over two hours and this included about 60 minutes of cumulative transport time. Trip Advisor suggested that the tour would take four hours. The cost is £55 per person, so at this price, expectations are high and when delivery is so poor, it leaves a bad taste.

  simoncQ22RFFebruary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Worth doing this trip

  Nice trip to do. Worth doing as we would not have found or eaten in the places. Food was very good and guide was a nice guy.

  Julie_MNovember 2025via Viator

• 5A fantastic introduction to Phnom Penh’s local food scene

  A fantastic way to see a lot of the city and try some authentic foods with a brilliant guide (Pat). We were driven round in a tuk tuk and sampled food in 5 restaurants finishing with a cocktail and a view at the Sundowner Social club. This was such a good way to spend our first night in Phnom Penh to get to know the area and pick up lots of tips. All of the restaurants were clean and there were plenty of vegetarian options and huge amounts of food! Pat was friendly, highly knowledgeable and great fun!! We would highly recommend this tour especially if you are only in Phnom Penh for a short time.

  H6425JQgemmafOctober 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Great food and great company!

  We had a great evening with Lee and 1 other couple, exploring Phnom Penh’s food scene and its Russian night market. Lee has a wealth of knowledge about his country, the city and, of course, food. He was informative, insightful and fun! We made 5 scheduled stops in total, travelling by tuk-tuk, which was a great way to get around. And, if we spied something that looked interesting while we were on the go, Lee would pop out and get us a taste. This was much appreciated and very generous of him. We chose this tour because it seemed to have the greatest focus on offering a variety of food and to offer the widest range of eating experiences. Lee delivered perfectly! The tour was well-organised and everything worked seamlessly. Plenty of water and beer was available. We ended our evening in a charming sky bar overlooking the Russian market, for cocktails. Highly recommended.

  Deborah_ASeptember 2025via Viator

• 5Glorious foodie tour Phnom Penh

  Great night out on a traditional Tuk Tuk, food was all amazing, loved all the seafood. Guide Chhunly was super chatty and fun. Loved seeing Phnom Penh after dark. Highly recommend tour for a fun night out.

  AndreawebsSeptember 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Phnom Penh

• Its from-price is 41% above the median of the 23 food tours we list in Phnom Penh.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 23.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is Cambodia's riverside capital, where a gilded royal palace, French-era boulevards and markets sit beside memorials to the Khmer Rouge years.

The Royal Palace, with its tall pointed spires, and the neighbouring Silver Pagoda, whose floor is laid with silver tiles, stand close to the riverfront promenade where the Mekong and Tonlé Sap meet. Wat Phnom, a small hill temple, gave the city its name, and the National Museum, in a red Khmer-style building, holds a major collection of Angkorian sculpture. Art Deco Central Market and the busy Russian Market are good places to wander.

Top-ranked sights in Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Choeung Ek Killing Fields), Royal Palace.

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