Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

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Enjoy unlimited food and beer and/or soft drinks on this authentic evening food tour by tuktuk that gets you deep into our favorite neighborhoods where locals eat. During this adventure you’ll discover how deep Cambodian cuisine reaches within Southeast Asian culture.

This experience goes beyond the usual market and street food samples to shine a light into local life that can still be found hiding in Phnom Penh. We'll visit 4 authentic sit-down eateries plus a local bar, including the best versions of our favorite dishes. We'll explore local neighborhoods by tuktuk, with unlimited cold beer in hand, and enjoy the evening with your local foodie guide.

Our goal isn't just to eat a LOT (which we'll do!), but show you every part of the process and tell you about each dish and each vendor. This is why we visit mom & pop style shops who have become a local staple in their neighborhoods.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

Unlimited local beer, soft drinks, and bottled water

Small-group tour (2-12 people)

Private tuktuk transportation

Food at 4 sit-down, safe-to-eat restaurants

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Phnom Penh

Taste a time where Cambodian kings rode armored elephants into battle, where the Tonle Sap lake was only known by legend as the “Land of Gold” to far-off Indian empires, and Spanish invaders on the Mekong brought the Khmer cities of Chatamouk and Longvek to its knees through cannon fire. Dishes that were created and defined through pivotal moments of history persist through the centuries despite the efforts of the Khmer Rouge to isolate and eliminate local food culture. Come and see what they tried to destroy and couldn’t, and taste the act of rebellion by local chefs who dared to remember and rediscover these recipes in a post-civil war era.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Khmer Curry Noodles: Try humble 5th century noodles that predate the Angkorian Empire alongside local patrons at simple tables and chairs, as they have for centuries. This is Cambodian comfort food that is popular for breakfast through dinner.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk

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Reviews

4.92

203 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

192

Great food terrific guides and really enjoyable time
Elizabeth D,
Mar 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Tuc tuc ride the Khmer curry noodles the pork bbq and banana flower salad and bbq frog and the dessert stop then the cocktail
Excellent local food tour
Pierre B,
Mar 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The guide was very nice, spoke excellent englis and provided very good explanation of every dish at all our stops.
Best food tour ever
jennifer c,
Nov 20, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Neara was an amazing guide! She told us the stories behind each restaurant and the food we were trying. I would have never gone to the places on my own and it was so cool to go by tuk tuk. 10/10 recommend
Top night - great food and laughter
Edward H,
Mar 1, 2023
- Viator
5.00
I’ve never met a tour guide more suited to their job. Neara was a delight and her passion for food combined with her infectious laughter made this a night to remember. A wonderful selection of local restaurants and stalls, topped off with an excellent cocktail. Definitely recommended
Fun but just a little too pricey.
Dana H,
Jan 3, 2023
- Viator
3.00
The overall experience was great, lots of fun with the other couples and guides but we felt it was overpriced for what we received. Food was good but not fantastic, was offered a final beer to end the evening and in the end was handed a tab for the final drink. Rather unprofessional.