Here are the Top 10 Street Food Destinations in Cambodia, perfect for exploring the country's authentic local flavors, traditional snacks, and vibrant street culture. Whether you're in a bustling city or a quiet riverside town, these spots offer some of the best culinary adventures in the country:
1. Phnom Penh Night Market (Phsar Reatrey – Phnom Penh)
- A popular evening destination on the riverfront. Offers local favorites like grilled squid, fried noodles, beef skewers, num pang (Cambodian sandwich), and tropical fruit shakes in a lively open-air setting.
2. Russian Market (Tuol Tom Poung Market – Phnom Penh)
- Beyond souvenirs, this market has a fantastic food corner packed with Cambodian noodle soups, stir-fried dishes, and grilled meats served fresh and cheap by local vendors.
3. O'Russey Market (Phnom Penh)
- Less touristy and very local. Offers a wide range of traditional breakfast and lunch options such as bai sach chrouk (pork and rice), nom banh chok (Khmer noodles), and local desserts.
4. Pub Street Food Stalls (Siem Reap)
- Around Pub Street, you’ll find night food vendors selling everything from skewers and pad Thai to fried insects and banana pancakes. It's a great place to experience both fun and food.
5. Angkor Night Market (Siem Reap)
- A tourist-friendly street food hub where you can sample Khmer curry, spring rolls, grilled corn, and fruit smoothies while shopping for crafts and gifts.
6. Wat Damnak Street (Siem Reap)
- A quieter, more local street with food carts offering Khmer soups, fried noodles, dumplings, and delicious iced coffee. Great for a quick local bite away from tourist crowds.
7. Kampot Riverside Night Stalls (Kampot)
- Come evening, local vendors set up along the riverside selling freshly grilled meats, lok lak, fried seafood, and sugarcane juice. It’s a relaxing spot for street food with a view.
8. Kep Crab Market (Kep)
- While more of a seafood market, this is one of the best places for street-style seafood like pepper crab, grilled squid, and shrimp skewers cooked fresh and served right by the sea.
9. Central Market (Phsar Thmei – Phnom Penh)
- This Art Deco market offers both shopping and delicious street food including fried spring rolls, sweet rice desserts, boiled eggs with tamarind, and iced teas.
10. Bokor Night Market (Kampot)
- A newer and lesser-known local market with stalls offering noodles, grilled meats, stir-fried dishes, and snacks like nom krok (coconut rice cakes). A hidden gem for food lovers.