Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk
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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 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.
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.
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
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Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk
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Reviews
234 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Local food tour with lost plate in Phnom Penh
ExploringwithJoe,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my fourth Lost Plate food tour and it didn’t disappoint. As usual it was beautifully planned and we truly got an authentic Cambodian cultural cuisine experience. Our lovely food tour guide, Chea made our experience even more memorable! His exceptional hospitality, knowledge and genuine kindness absolutely made us felt so warm and happy to experience this tour with him. As always we definitely recommend lost plate and we also recommend doing this tour with Chea! I must also mention our driver whose name I can’t remember was extremely safe and professional!
Amazing food tour with Chea from the lost plate
Tiziana L,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is our 4th time doing Lost Plate Food tours. Our guide was Chea- he was absolutely amazing. One of the best guides we've ever met. He went above and beyond to give us a top notch culinary experience. The food was delicious and we had such a loval, authentic experience. Thank you Chea for this lovely evening
Excellent food tour
W1938SRrayf,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour led by an engaging and well informed host. The selection of dishes and locations was broad and well balanced.
Enjoyed the experience
Morro40,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the experience, good choice of food with an excellent guide.
Fantastic
Moomins55,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had this brilliant tour this evening with our great guide Lee. He was very knowledgeable about each place we stopped and about the traditional food. We finished the tour at the rooftop Sundown bar with a traditional cocktail. We would definitely recommend this as a must do thing to do in Phnom Penh.
Fantastic experience
K1741TFamyp,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful evening exploring the city. Our guide Veasna was very knowledgeable about the origin of the traditional food and history of Cambodia. Such a great experience, thank you.
Highly recommended
U5146JXlibbym,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and informative tour led by Veasna! A great variety of Khmer street food was sampled, including some sweet treats. Finished the night enjoying a cocktail at a bar overlooking the Russian Markets.
Great way to taste your way through the city !
H5188KOomarm,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I went on the evening Tuk Tuk food tour around Cambodia for Christmas Eve and had a fantastic time ! Veasna created a fantastic theme around the night where each dishes' history was explained as a story and its recipe described with compassion . We left the food tour full (and thats saying something for 3 grown men) and happy to have tried stalls and restaurants we never would have found ourselves. Special shoutout to Veasna for going above and beyond to tailour the night based on our food requests.
Great tour of Cambodian food and history
mongibellobay,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Veasna was a great guide - super knowledgeable about Cambodian food, culture and history. Loved talking to him about his country. The food - especially the Khmer noodles - was a good mix of street food, family-run local eateries and more upmarket restaurants.
Tuk tuk and great food experience
maiflowers,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really delicious food, fun experience on the tuk tuk and knowledgable and friendly local guide. Just the right amount of food
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