Phnom Penh Morning Market Tour: A Foodie Exploration with Tuktuk in Cambodia

Embark on a morning market tour in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Discover hidden foodie gems, savor delicious local cuisine, and experience the vibrant Khmer traditions. All-inclusive tour with hotel pick-up and a handmade souvenir.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Phnom Penh - Perhaps one of the most storied capital cities in the world, Phnom Penh and risen and fallen multiple times since it was first established in the 5th century. The bustling city you see today, developing at warp speed and home to over 2 million people, was a very different place just decades ago – and locals still prefer their traditional way of life.

Those traditions are still strong, and best seen exploring our vibrant local streets in the morning. We’ll travel through the city by tuktuk and visit at least 6 stops where we’ll meet the makers, watch our food prepared, and experience how the locals spend their morning.

Visit our favorite neighborhoods in Phnom Penh, eat our favorite foods, try how we like our coffee, and walk away with a souvenir on us! This is your chance to kick of your day like a local, with a local!

  • Noodle sry - Coffee & Noodles: Start your morning at a favorite local hang-out that’s been serving the neighborhood breakfast for over 15 years. Sip on a selection of local coffee served alongside a bowl of savory noodle soup.
  • Saint 300 - Local Wet Market: Stroll through a bustling open-air wet market, try what’s in-season, and walk away with a handmade souvenir…on us! Along the way, meet Sister Mao who sources freshly grown herbs to create her own fresh curry paste.
  • បាយផ្ទះកែង292 - Pork & Rice: Visit Brother Salin and his family-run shop that serves up a classic Khmer breakfast. We’ll grab a plastic chair and sit street-side for some freshly grilled pork & rice served with homemade pickles and a rich bowl of soup.
  • ស្រី នាងលក់បាញ់ឆែវ - Savory Turmeric Crepes: These popular savory crepes are made with rice milk and turmeric, which give them their vibrant yellow color. Then they’re stuffed with ground pork, bean sprouts, and dried shrimp before we wrap them by hand with lettuce and local herbs. Don’t forget the homemade dipping sauce!
  • kompi coffee គម្ពីរកាហ្វេ - Award-Winning Coffee: Finish with a signature coffee recipe that won this hip cafe the National Barista Gold Medal in Cambodia! The tour will end at the cafe, which is within walking distance to the Russian Market. Your guide can suggest how to get to your next destination.
What's Included
  • Hotel Pickup Provided (centrally located hotels)
  • All food & drinks, including coffee (we provide a LOT of food)
  • Local foodie guide from Phnom Penh
  • 6 stops at a selection of sit-down restaurants, street-food stalls, a local market, and a cafe.
  • Private tuktuk transportation
  • Handmade souvenir from the market
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

See how Cambodians wake up and start their day with a morning market and breakfast tour around Phnom Penh by tuktuk! We’ll discover hidden foodie gems, enjoy some amazing local coffee, and experience the vibrant Khmer culture

this is your chance to kick off your day like a local, with a local! We go beyond the usual market and street food samples and shines a light into local traditions that can still be found hiding in Phnom Penh. We’ll make 6 stops which include a LOT of food and drinks (all included!) at a selection of sit-down restaurants, street-food stalls, a local market, and a cafe. Hotel pick-up, all food and drinks (and there is a LOT!), coffee, and a handmade souvenir are all included in the price of this tour.

Location
Phnom Penh
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Richardby4408px
Aug 3, 2024
Fabulous Food Experience. - This tour was so much fun. We got a real glimpse into the lives of the Cambodian people who live in Phnom Penh. There were seven stops on the tour after being picked up by tuk tuk. Such a great variety of food & a leisurely wander through the food market. Our wonderful guides Ina & Soaly shared their knowledge of all the food. They were so enthusiastic and genuine. We enjoyed their company and conversation so much. Highly recommend this tour. Don’t eat before though as there is a lot of food.
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C961vodianak
Jul 20, 2024
Amazing Morning Tour! - The tour was amazing! The food was great and our guide, Boram, was very knowledgeable and fun. We sampled many a variety of Khmer breakfast dishes, visited a market where we learned about herbs used in Khmer cooking and had a coffee at a local café. I definitely recommend this tour if you want to learn more about Khmer cuisine.
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Passenger297391
Jul 7, 2024
Lii was fantastic! - My daughter and I had a brilliant tour with Lii. He was an excellent guide, very honest and kind, but we also laughed a lot. The food was delicious - I especially liked the slightly scary looking, but yummy caramelised eggs. I would highly recommend this trip with Lii.
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Peiy189
Jun 18, 2024
Morning Tour - Good start to the morning with our guide Lee to see the daily livelihood of locals around the area, in the market and to try their local favourites, got a scarf as a souvenir which was nice, we have 4 breakfast dishes and 2 coffees, can be more but all are pretty good!
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Resort62910796814
May 31, 2024
Lost plate cultural food tour!! - Had the most amazing experience with Lee from Lost plate. We were unsure about what street foods to try and by doing this tour we were able to try abit of everything ! Was all very delish and supported local businesses . Defs recommend !
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Donna
May 6, 2024
Morning Food tour - Very friendly guide and food was great We will look at doing a similar tour at night in Siem Reap to experience local food and culture
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Kathryn_c
Apr 8, 2024
Phnom Penh Morning Market & Food Tour by Tuktuk - Our guide Lang Barom was very friendly and engaging. Food was interesting & tasty. Great experience for a morning outing.
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Kathryncu7759jg
Apr 7, 2024
Phnom Penh Morning Market and Food Tour - Intelligent, well informed and very friendly guide. Very safe tuk tuk driver. Food was interesting & new and delicious. Markets were pleasant.
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G7558wgkrisr
Mar 7, 2024
Morning food tour Phnom Penh - Niera did a great job and the breakfast food was delicious! Great tour. It was fun riding in the tuk tuk The market tour gave us a good overview (and samples!) of breakfast staples of Cambodian people.
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Sethuels
Feb 25, 2024
Delightful host, delicious food! - Lengcheng was a spectacular guide! She taught us so much about the food and local culture, and her enthusiasm was contagious! I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who is considering it! Thank you so much!
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