Private Tour
Phnom Penh’s Hands-On Khmer Cooking Class in the Countryside
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
"Cooking with us" is a unique experience. First, because you will travel towards the hinterlands of Phnom Penh and will experience local life. Second, you will get acquainted with our local produce and taste. Third, you get guided by myself (Sophors) and I grew up in the area you will be visiting. I can tell you all the great things about this place. Last, the place you will be visiting is calm and relaxed. It is the perfect place to cook food and enjoy together. I really recommend staying one night.
Important to note is that we can adapt our foods to Vegetarian or Vegan. Or in case of allergies, we can also adapt to this. Please let us know.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Drinking water
Pick-up at Areyksat Ferry Station
Drop-off at Arey Ksat ferry (tour conclusion)
Local market & Organic garden tour
3 unforgettable Khmer dishes (cooking class)
Beers, soft drinks are excluded (we can arrange separately)
Phnom Penh - Arey ksat Ferry > 500 riel (0.15 USD) per person
Areyksat - Phnom Penh Ferry > 500 riel (0.15 USD) per person
What To Expect
Tour Start Time: 4:15 PM (late afternoon) Ferry Pick-up: Take the ferry to Arey Ksat around 4:00 PM. If you need assistance finding the ferry point, text us, and we'll send you the location. The ferry takes about 15 minutes. TukTuk to Meet The Province: After arriving, we'll give you a warm welcome! Then, we'll hop into our TukTuk and head to the local market. Local Market Tour: At the market, Sophors will explain the local produce and the meal we'll be cooking together. Fresh ingredients will be purchased during the market tour. Cooking Session: Back at Meet The Province, we'll start preparing our signature Khmer local dish, Chicken Amok. Sophors will guide you through the cooking process while sharing stories about her life. It's a great activity to escape the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh and immerse yourself in the local culture. Optional Homestay: For those interested, you can decide to book a night in our beautiful homestay with a serene environment, perfect for relaxing and digesting Phnom Penh's city life. Tour Conclusion: For participants not staying overnight, the tour will end after enjoying the delicious food. We'll drop you off at Arey Ksat ferry point.
Sample Menu
main
A Khmer classic prepared together
starter
Two tasty side dishes with fresh market and garden ingredients
dessert
A sweet local treat to end the meal
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Phnom Penh’s Hands-On Khmer Cooking Class in the Countryside
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Anna A,
Dec 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was a brilliant experience, my children and I loved spending time with Sophors and her family learning how to cook Cambodian dishes and the food was absolutely delicious, highly recommended!
Amazing
Tanya M,
Dec 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00Sophosyim was fantastic. We were met at the port, taken to her local market where w bought ingredients to cook the most amazing traditional food. We were very much welcomed into her family and local ways. If you want a taste of real Cambodia, this is it. Thank you very much.
Amazing time and food
Camry S,
May 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00We loved cooking with this adorable family! they were so sweet to even buy extra food items that we were curious about and made them for us! The dessert was delicious and it was fun learning how to make chicken amok. Would highly recommend! They speak great english!
A relaxed, enjoyable learning experience
Marge B,
May 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was a great opportunity to learn something about Cambodian daily life as well as cuisine, as the location is outside the city in a more typical large village. We visited the market to buy ingredients, so were able to ask questions about the foods, quite a few of which were new to us. We were welcomed in the hostess' home and set to "work" assisted by various family members, who were all friendly and helpful. The cooking itself brought in some techniques that were new and the end results were delicious. The entire experience was unhurried and very much like being with good friends you haven't seen in a while, even though we'd just met. One of the most pleasant evenings I've had in a long while, and I didn't feel like a tourist.
An authentic cooking class ( and so much more) in fabulous surroundings!
Jill M,
Feb 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00What a time we had with Sophors and her lovely family! A fabulous opportunity to spend some time out of the chaos of Phnom Penh, learning how to prepare wonderful Cambodian food in an authentic environment. We crossed the river by ferry and were met by Sophan in his tuk tuk and by Sophors. We visited the local market to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, spices, chicken and fish. We then stopped to pick fresh banana leaves to cook the Amok in. Next we visited the family’s small holding to pick fresh lemon grass. We travelled to the beautiful family home with a fabulous garden, dining area and open, very well equipped kitchen. We chopped, ground, chatted and learned lots! We prepared a delicious meal with Amok, stir fried lotus stems and a dessert of banana, coconut and palm sugar. We sat around the table and enjoyed the food and hospitality- we would love to have stayed over in the home stay, which looked very inviting. We returned to Phnom Penh by tuk tuk and ferry. One of our favourite days of our 6 week trip! Thank you lovely Sophors x
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