Award-Winning Cooking Class Experience with Professional Teacher
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the art of preparing delectable Khmer dishes like Amok, Chicken Curry and Beef Loc Lac during a ~three-hour cooking class at Paper Tiger Eatery, renowned for its authentic Khmer cuisine. As the first cooking school in Siem Reap catering to international travelers since 1999, Paper Tiger offers a unique culinary adventure. You'll begin with a visit to a historic market where you'll learn about the fresh produce and meats used in the class. Upon returning to the eatery, a friendly and skilled chef will guide you through the preparation and cooking process of your chosen Khmer dish. Share the delicious meal you've created with fellow students, discussing which recipes to try at home next. To support your future cooking endeavors, you'll receive a digital recipe book after departing the eatery.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
- Gain knowledge at Siem Reap's premier cooking class, Paper Tiger, which has been educating visitors since 2001. - Tour the market to observe a variety of fresh produce and meats that are crucial for creating delightful meals. - Create your unique take on well-known Khmer cuisine such as amok, chicken curry, beef loclac, and beyond! - Obtain copies of the Khmer recipes you've mastered, enabling you to reproduce these delectable dishes at home.
Sample Menu
starter
Fresh Spring Rolls
Chicken or vegetables spring rolls
starter
Green Mango Salad
Chicken or vegetarian option
main
Traditional Khmer Amok
Fish or chicken or vegetarian options
main
Traditional Khmer Chicken Curry
Chicken or vegetarian option
main
Beef Loc Lac
Beer option
dessert
Fried Banana with Passion Fruit Sauce
What‘s Included
Historic Market Tour
Lunch or Dinner prepared during the class
Cooking class with a professional chef
Private transportation
Options
Private Cooking Class
Private class
Joint Group Cooking Class
Reviews
738 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing must do in Siem Reap!
brendann365,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paper Tiger Cooking Class The Paper Tiger Cooking Class was an amazing experience and one of the highlights of our time in Cambodia. My partner and I joined the class with three other travellers, and it was such a fun and engaging way to experience Khmer cuisine and culture. Our instructor, Sopheap, was absolutely fantastic. She was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, with years of experience that really showed. She first took us to the local market where the ingredients are sourced, which was a great introduction to local food and daily life. We were then given a list of dishes to choose from, with each participant selecting an entree and a main from traditional Khmer cuisine, while dessert was made together as a group. What impressed us most was how smoothly Sopheap managed the class, especially given everyone had different dish selections and dietary requests such as chicken or vegetarian. Everything ran efficiently and we were always involved and learning. After cooking, we sat down in the restaurant area to enjoy the food we had prepared, which was incredibly rewarding. It was also a great way to meet other travellers in a relaxed and social setting. If you have time in Siem Reap, this cooking class is an absolute must. It is informative, fun, and run by genuinely lovely people.
Great cooking experience!
hennym2026,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the Cambodian cooking class with Channy and I highly recommend it! She is very patient and explains everything clearly. The cooking space is super comfortable, and the final result was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much, Channy, for your time and dedication 🩷
Spring Rolls + Loc Lac Class
Sunshine19658116451,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Channy was an amazing teacher she showed me how to cut vegetable decorations, make all the sauces from scratch and got a great video of the banana flambé! Couldn’t recommend more!
A wonderful way to spend an evening in Siem Reap
446BenM,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the evening class led by Sopheap, and we had a great time. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and her English top notch - matching her incredible skills in the kitchen. We got to choose between dishes to cook, and she deftly led us through the steps, before sitting us down to enjoy the fruits of our labours. At the start Sopheap took us on a tour of the local market, which was really fun and eye-opening too. We loved having someone local who we could ask all our questions to about all the different types of produce and dishes that we’d been wondering throughout our holiday. The cherry on top was that we were able to order drinks from the bar during the cookery part, which rounded out the whole evening and made it even more relaxed and fun. I’d recommend this for anyone visiting Siem Reap; old or young! Especially the evening class - it’s approx 5pm-7:30pm, and a great way to unwind and have fun after a long day of looking at temples and minefield-clearing rats. The price was also very good value. Thank you Sopheap!
Great experience!
Moïra B,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time at Paper Tiger thanks to Sinuon, the class was really interesting and I can’t wait to bring the recipes I’ve learned back home!
Exceptional cooking class. 100% recommend
leighmI886ZG,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family has done multiple cooking classes in various countries and this Paper Tiger class was by far the best we have ever attended! Our group of four, made 6 different dishes. There was so much food to have for our dinner. Sopheap, who does the evening classes, was fabulous. She explained everything clearly in English and had us making everything from the curry paste, flower carrots and Flambe dessert. She also took us on a tour of the local market. 100% recommend. Great value for money!
Fun
Hon C,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was our first thing we did after landing in Siem Reap. It was great way to be introduced to the place via the kitchen and the food. Sopheap was incredible. Highly skilled and a great teacher
Amazing experience at paper tiger with Sinuon!
Journey67875819564,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I had an amazing, once in a lifetime experience here. Although it is on pubstreet, we went during the day time and it wasn’t busy at all! We booked the 1pm session and got the place to ourselves. Such a good value activity, the food servings were large and delicious. Thankyou master chef sinuon for helping us prepare the meals. She gave us an insightful market tour and instructed us with kindness and humour even when we made silly mistakes.
Great experience. Delicious food
Frances H,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Sopheap was truly delightful. First she took us shopping to explain ingredients and then patiently guided us through food prep and cooking experiences. Amazingly, since most of us had little cooking experience, especially Cambodian cooking, the resulting meals were restaurant quality. Had a choice of 2 appetizers, three mains and one dessert. All delicious
Cooking class
J6279DTjakeh,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Channy was amazing. Lovely food and great time. All the staff were friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
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