{"id":876411,"date":"2025-05-20T01:46:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T00:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/?p=876411"},"modified":"2025-05-20T01:52:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T00:52:48","slug":"what-to-eat-in-cambodia-15-must-try-dishes-for-first-time-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/what-to-eat-in-cambodia-15-must-try-dishes-for-first-time-visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Eat in Cambodia: 15 Must-Try Dishes for First-Time Visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"876411\" class=\"elementor elementor-876411\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b326fdc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b326fdc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9b2ee9b\" data-id=\"9b2ee9b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b583bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b583bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From the riverside stalls of Phnom Penh to the markets of Battambang, Cambodia dishes up a vibrant range of flavours, textures, and time-honoured techniques. Whether you\u2019re a curious foodie tracing the spice trails of Southeast Asia, or simply fuelling up between temple visits, you\u2019ll find something to savour wherever your tastebuds lead you. From fragrant street-side broths to refined takes on royal recipes, this travel guide will see you grazing your way through Cambodia\u2019s edible heritage, one spoonful of kroeung, prahok, or galangal at a time\u2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd83cf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd83cf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Makes Cambodian Food Unique? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26dcc42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26dcc42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rooted in centuries-old techniques and shaped by its rivers, rice paddies and trade routes, Cambodian food stands apart for its bold, herby pastes, fermented flavours, and delicate balance of sweet, sour, salty and bitter in every dish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismcambodia.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cambodia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> sits at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, sharing borders with Thailand, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/en-au\/destinations\/india-and-asia\/laos\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Laos<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/en-au\/destinations\/india-and-asia\/vietnam\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vietnam<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and wedged between the Mekong River and the Gulf of Thailand (get your bearings with this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismcambodia.com\/ftp\/high-res-maps\/Hi-Res-Cambodia-Map.jpg\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">handy map<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Its lush lowlands, floodplains, and coastal estuaries support a cuisine deeply connected to the rhythms of the land and water, with verdant fields, fish-rich rivers, and tropical crops all shaping the daily menu. <\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cultural influences have also long played their part. Long before foreign powers arrived, the ancient Khmer Empire had established Cambodia\u2019s culinary profile, and their signature flavours \u2013 lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, fermented fish paste (<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">prahok<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">), and palm sugar \u2013 still anchor many of the Kingdom\u2019s favourite dishes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">French colonial rule in the 19th and 20th centuries also left their mark. Baguettes are still a staple in Cambodian breakfasts, while coffee culture has blended French drip techniques with condensed milk and local beans. Indian and Chinese influences have subtly taken root, too. But unlike its spicier Thai neighbour or Vietnam\u2019s sharper, herb-driven plates, Cambodian cooking leans into depth rather than heat, with coconut milk softening complex curry pastes. Rice is central, both as a staple and a base for creativity, and meals are served family style, with each dish plated up generously, designed to be shared.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b503234 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b503234\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-a-traditional-khmer-curry-of-Fish-amok-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-876414\" alt=\"curry in banana leaves with rice\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-a-traditional-khmer-curry-of-Fish-amok-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-a-traditional-khmer-curry-of-Fish-amok-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-a-traditional-khmer-curry-of-Fish-amok-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-a-traditional-khmer-curry-of-Fish-amok.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Fish Amok<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c334f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c334f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Iconic Cambodian Dishes You Have to Try<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e9f0f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e9f0f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Steeped in history, rich in flavour and unapologetically moreish, these classics serve the nation\u2019s heritage on a platter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fish Amok (steamed fish curry)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Often hailed as Cambodia\u2019s national dish, this delicacy features freshwater fish \u2013 such as catfish or snakehead \u2013 marinated in a fragrant\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">kroeung<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fpaste made with lemongrass, galangal, turmeric and kaffir lime leaves. It\u2019s combined with coconut milk, then steamed in banana leaf cups to create a custard-like texture that\u2019s both rich and aromatic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nom Banh Chok (Khmer noodles)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A beloved breakfast dish of rice noodles topped with a green fish curry made from lemongrass, turmeric and other herbs. It\u2019s garnished with crisp raw vegetables such as cucumber, banana blossom and basil.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bai Sach Chrouk (grilled pork and rice)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A popular morning meal featuring thin slices of pork marinated in coconut milk, garlic and palm sugar, then grilled over charcoal. Served with steamed rice, pickled vegetables and sometimes a light broth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kuy Teav (noodle soup)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A traditional breakfast noodle soup with a clear pork broth, rice noodles and assorted toppings like sliced pork, beef or seafood. It\u2019s finished with herbs, lime, and chilli for extra depth and brightness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lok Lak (stir-fried beef)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Marinated in a blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce and black pepper, the beef is quickly stir-fried and served over lettuce, tomatoes and onions, often with a fried egg on top and a lime-pepper dipping sauce on the side.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Samlar Machu (sour soup)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A tangy, refreshing staple made with tamarind, pineapple and tomatoes, often simmered with fish or pork and fragrant local herbs. Varieties include\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">samlar machu yuon<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f(with fish) and\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">samlar machu kroeung<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f(with spice paste).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sach Ko Ang (Cambodian BBQ)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beef or pork marinated in lemongrass, garlic and spices, then grilled over an open flame. Common at markets and celebrations, it\u2019s served with pickled vegetables and dipping sauces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kampot Pepper Crab<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A coastal speciality from Kampot and Kep, this dish pairs ocean-fresh crab with the region\u2019s prized green peppercorns. Stir-fried with garlic, shallots and savoury sauce, it highlights the pepper\u2019s complexity and heat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em>Follow your tastebuds from Siem Reap to Battambang on our fully customisable, 6-night <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/en-au\/tours\/flavours-of-cambodia\">Flavours of Cambodia<\/a> holiday.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d72a701 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d72a701\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Kampot-Pepper-Crab-with-tourist-in-background-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-876416\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Kampot-Pepper-Crab-with-tourist-in-background-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Kampot-Pepper-Crab-with-tourist-in-background-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Kampot-Pepper-Crab-with-tourist-in-background-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Kampot-Pepper-Crab-with-tourist-in-background.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Kampot Pepper Crab<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d166761 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d166761\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lesser-Known Local Favourites\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c257ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c257ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Loved locally but rarely sampled by travellers, these dishes offer an authentic taste of everyday Cambodia \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly why you should try them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lort Cha (stir-fried rice pin noodles)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A beloved street food made with short, chewy rice-pin noodles stir-fried with garlic, beansprouts and scallions, then seasoned with palm sugar, fish sauce and dark soy. Topped with a fried egg and served hot with chilli sauce and lime, it\u2019s a quick, flavour-packed favourite \u2013 especially popular as an afternoon snack or late-night bite from roadside stalls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pleah Sach Ko (beef ceviche)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This vibrant salad of thinly sliced raw beef cured in lime juice is a festive favourite, bursting with bold contrasts: zesty citrus, umami-rich prahok, fresh herbs and hot chilli. Tossed with lemongrass, shallots, mint and peanuts for crunch, it\u2019s a punchy showcase of Khmer flavour balance \u2013 though rarely found on tourist menus due to its raw preparation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Samlar Kari (Khmer chicken curry)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A gently spiced curry of chicken, sweet potato and eggplant simmered in coconut milk and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">kroeung<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> paste, it\u2019s fragrant rather than fiery. Milder than Thai or Indian curries, this comforting local favourite is often served with rice or a baguette \u2013 though its subtlety means it\u2019s often overlooked by travellers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yaohon (hot pot)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A coconut-based hot pot enjoyed at gatherings like Lunar New Year, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">yaohon<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> invites diners to cook meats, seafood, vegetables and noodles in a simmering lemongrass-scented broth. Customisable and communal, it\u2019s as much about the shared cooking and dining experience as the flavour \u2013 though it\u2019s rarely found outside homes or public celebrations. A grilled version, known as <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">buttered yaohon<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, is also a favourite.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lap Khmer (beef salad)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This bright, spicy salad features thin slices of beef lightly marinated in lime juice, then tossed with chilli, shallots, mint and basil. Zesty and herb-packed, it\u2019s a refreshing contrast to richer dishes \u2013 often made at home with herbs straight from the garden.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b529f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b529f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Cambodian-curry-dish-served-in-bowl-Samlar-Kari-1024x679.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-876412\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Cambodian-curry-dish-served-in-bowl-Samlar-Kari-1024x679.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Cambodian-curry-dish-served-in-bowl-Samlar-Kari-330x219.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Cambodian-curry-dish-served-in-bowl-Samlar-Kari.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Samlar Kari<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5448522 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5448522\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cambodian Sweets and Desserts\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b24c126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b24c126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rather than being staples of tourist menus, these treats are traditionally part of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">festivals, family gatherings and religious offerings<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">and are most often homemade or found in smaller markets.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Num Ansom Chek (sticky rice banana cake)<\/span><\/b><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A beloved Khmer sweet made by wrapping sticky rice soaked in coconut milk around ripe bananas, then steaming it in banana leaves until tender. Often prepared during Pchum Ben (Ancestor\u2019s Day, usually in September or October) and Khmer New Year, it\u2019s a treat that symbolises kinship and continuity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sangkhia (pumpkin custard)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A festive favourite, this is traditionally served at weddings and New Year celebrations. It\u2019s made by filling a whole pumpkin with a smooth custard of coconut milk, palm sugar and eggs, then steaming it until set. It\u2019s then sliced into golden wedges, revealing creamy custard encased in tender pumpkin flesh.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chet Chien (fried bananas)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ripe banana slices are wrapped in a light batter \u2013 usually made from rice flour and coconut milk \u2013 then deep-fried until crisp and golden. The result is a crunchy shell with a sweet, gooey centre, sometimes served with powdered sugar or ice cream. You\u2019ll find this popular street food at markets across the country.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em>Our 5-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/en-au\/tours\/authentic-angkor\">Authentic Angkor<\/a> journey pairs Cambodia\u2019s ancient temples with a delicious immersion in local flavours.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d23159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d23159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adventurous Eats: Insects and Unusual Snacks\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64eb721 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64eb721\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cambodian dishes reflect a deep tradition of using all parts of an animal, foraging from the land, and preserving foods for flavour and longevity.\u202fAnd while you might encounter unusual dishes like grilled snake and fried frogs on your travels, insect-based snacks are readily available far and wide.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During the Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s, food scarcity pushed many Cambodians to rely on what they could find in the fields and forests. Packed with protein and easy to forage, bite-sized bugs like crickets, grasshoppers, silkworm pupae, giant water bugs and spiders became a lifeline.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Today, these crunchy snacks still feature prominently in Cambodian street food, especially in the night markets of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismcambodia.com\/travelguides\/provinces\/phnom-penh.htm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phnom Penh<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismcambodia.com\/travelguides\/provinces\/siem-reap.htm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Siem Reap<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, where vendors sell them hot, spiced and by the bag. One of the most talked-about delicacies is deep-fried tarantula \u2013 especially associated with the market town of Skuon in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismcambodia.com\/travelguides\/provinces\/kampong-cham.htm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kampong Cham<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> province. Typically marinated with garlic and salt, the spiders are fried whole, leaving them crispy on the outside and soft within.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For a deeper look at how these uncommon ingredients intersect with Cambodian culture, join a guided culinary walk to see how the insects are prepared. For example, our\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/en-au\/tours\/flavours-of-cambodia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flavours of Cambodia <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">holiday includes a street food discovery tour in Siem Reap, offering plenty of opportunities to taste your way through these bold local favourites.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d551f55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d551f55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Fried-tarantulas-and-other-delicacies-at-a-local-market-near-Siem-Reap-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-876415\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Fried-tarantulas-and-other-delicacies-at-a-local-market-near-Siem-Reap-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Fried-tarantulas-and-other-delicacies-at-a-local-market-near-Siem-Reap-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Fried-tarantulas-and-other-delicacies-at-a-local-market-near-Siem-Reap-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Fried-tarantulas-and-other-delicacies-at-a-local-market-near-Siem-Reap.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Fried tarantulas and other delicacies at a local market<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8498bcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8498bcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vegetarian and Vegan Options in Cambodian Cuisine\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c141832 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c141832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cambodia offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes that are both tasty and filling \u2013 particularly in urban areas like Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, where you\u2019ll find plenty of restaurants catering to plant-based diets with a mix of local and international dishes. In saying that, it\u2019s important to note that fish sauce, meat-based broths and other animal-derived ingredients are commonly used in traditional cooking, even in vegetable dishes \u2013 and especially in rural areas. So, if you have any concerns, chat with the restaurant team before you order, and look for these classics:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amok Tofu<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A vegan take on Cambodia\u2019s national dish, this version replaces fish with tofu, steamed in banana leaves with a fragrant blend of coconut milk, lemongrass and spices.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nom Banh Chok<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rice noodles topped with a green curry gravy made from lemongrass, turmeric and kaffir lime leaves, garnished with fresh herbs and raw vegetables. It\u2019s vegan-friendly when made without fish sauce.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chha Trob<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A stir-fried eggplant dish that can be made vegan by swapping minced pork for tofu and replacing fish sauce with soy or mushroom sauce.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p aria-level=\"2\"><em>This spectacular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/en-au\/tours\/authentic-cambodia\">8-day adventure<\/a> takes in three very different Cambodian cities and Makes Travel Matter.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa2112f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aa2112f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Cambodian-man-selling-snacks-in-Siem-Reap-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-876413\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Cambodian-man-selling-snacks-in-Siem-Reap-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Cambodian-man-selling-snacks-in-Siem-Reap-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Cambodian-man-selling-snacks-in-Siem-Reap-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cambodia-Food-Cambodian-man-selling-snacks-in-Siem-Reap.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Cambodian man selling snacks in Siem Reap<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2d0d82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2d0d82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to Try These Dishes <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae0355 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dae0355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cambodia\u2019s dining scene is a vibrant blend of street food, bustling markets, diverse restaurants, and immersive dining experiences that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/en-au\/who-we-are\/mtm-experiences\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make Travel Matter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Street food &amp; markets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phnom Penh\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismcambodia.com\/travelguides\/provinces\/phnom-penh\/what-to-see\/25_central-market-phsar-thmei.htm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phsar Thmei<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (central market) and its local night market are both hubs for local delicacies, snacks and mains. In Siem Reap, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/helloangkor.com\/attractions\/psar-chaa-old-market\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Psah Chas<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (old market) has a wide range of traditional foods and souvenirs, making it a favourite with both locals and travellers. Around the market, the streets are lined with stalls selling pancakes, fruit shakes, fried bananas, waffles, coconut rice cakes, and various rice and noodle dishes. The surrounding streets of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Wat+Polanka+Rd,+Krong+Siem+Reap,+Cambodia\/@13.3645925,103.8682442,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3110179fe34046e7:0x5c062ce487a3dca9!8m2!3d13.3645925!4d103.8682442!16s%2Fg%2F11b6bcy6mq?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDU1SAFQAw%3D%3D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wat Polanka<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are also packed with vendors selling grilled meats, coconut rice cakes, and more local bites.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Restaurants<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For a refined dining experience,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malis.thalias.com.kh\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Malis<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">has branches in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, and serves traditional Khmer cuisine with a modern twist, emphasising fresh, local ingredients.\u202fIn Siem Reap, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuisinewatdamnak.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cuisine Wat Damnak<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> has a seasonal menu showcasing lesser-known Cambodian dishes, earning it a spot among Asia\u2019s top restaurants.\u202fAnd <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embassy-restaurant.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Embassy Restaurant<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> presents its fine-dining feasts with <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">multiple-course set menus and stellar wine pairings, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Chanrey+Tree\/@13.3561176,103.8576103,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x311017701374cf65:0xef57058976b299cb!8m2!3d13.3561176!4d103.8576103!16s%2Fg%2F11cjjhfjgt?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDU1SAFQAw%3D%3D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chanrey Tree<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> serves refined renditions of classic Khmer dishes, many made to the owner\u2019s family recipes.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Special culinary experiences<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Throughout the country, unique tours and immersions not only take you deep into the community, they ensure you\u2019re giving back to it. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BTB.TourismInfo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Battambang<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you can MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cambodianchildrenstrust.org\/jaan-bai-restaurant\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jaan Bai\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> table \u2013 a social enterprise restaurant established by the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/cambodianchildrenstrust.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cambodian Children\u2019s Trust<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to train and employ disadvantaged youths. As part of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/en-au\/tours\/flavours-of-cambodia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flavours of Cambodia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> holiday, you\u2019ll also tour more of the town\u2019s foodie highlights, including the award-winning <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kinyei.org\/projects\/kinyei-cafe\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kinyei Caf\u00e9<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, dumpling hotspot <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lan+Chov+Khorko+Miteanh\/@13.0996757,103.1983114,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3105499507361def:0xc5dfd449256382f8!8m2!3d13.0996757!4d103.1983114!16s%2Fg%2F11c20d783k?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDU1SAFQAw%3D%3D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chov Khorko Miteanh<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and street-food tastings at riverside stalls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In Siem Reap, quench you thirst with a Khmer cocktail lesson at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asana-cambodia.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Asana Khmer Herbal Bar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and sip behind the scenes at the Sombai rice spirit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sombai.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tasting rooms<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. And at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/havencambodia.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Haven Restaurant<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the feelgood thrill of giving back makes your meal even more satisfying, with the social enterprise eatery offering hospitality programs and employment opportunities to underprivileged locals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44177966 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44177966\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43a28254\" data-id=\"43a28254\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22c2702 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22c2702\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Tips for Eating in Cambodia: Etiquette, Safety and Hygiene <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d1507d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d1507d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here, just a few simple tips to help you get the most out of your Cambodian dining adventures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> You\u2019ll mostly use cutlery, not chopsticks. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most locals eat with a spoon and fork; the fork goes in your left hand to push food onto the spoon in your right.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Wash your hands before and after eating. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">particularly important when dining at street stalls or traditional eateries, and in rural areas where many meals are eaten by hand.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Eat with your right hand. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Left is considered unclean in traditional etiquette.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Copy the locals.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Watch what locals order and how they eat it \u2013\u202fthis is a great cue for both etiquette and the tastiest options. And choose where you eat based on how busy places are: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">h<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">igh customer turnover usually means fresher food and better hygiene.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t point with your chopsticks or utensils. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s considered rude to gesture with cutlery or to stick utensils upright in a bowl of rice.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Share your meals.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Khmer meals are typically communal, so order a few dishes for the table to share.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taste before you season.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Before adding condiments like fish sauce or chilli,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">it\u2019s respectful to try the food as it is first served. Changing the flavour first can seem dismissive of the cook.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Be cautious with raw foods and water.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Unless you\u2019re in a high-end restaurant, avoid raw vegies and salads, as they may have been washed in untreated water. In markets, opt for food you can see being cooked in front of you to guarantee freshness. 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