Local Flavors: Exploring the Culinary Scene of Angkor

In addition to its iconic Angkor Wat temples, the city of Angkor in Cambodia presents a fascinating culinary journey for the inquisitive palate. From street food to royal cuisine, the food scene in Angkor is an adventurous and unforgettable gastronomic paradise. And what better way to explore this gastronomy journey than with Cityplanet, guaranteed to offer a remarkable culinary adventure.

The Must Tries

To truly get a taste of Angkor’s rich culinary heritage, you can't miss the following food items:

Amok

A quintessential Cambodian dish - Amok is a fascinating blend of Thai spices and Indonesian curries. It is made of fish coated with a thick coconut milk sauce, often served inside a banana leaf. Rich and creamy, the punch of turmeric and galangal leave a memorable flavor.

Nom Banh Chok

Known to foreigners as 'Khmer noodles', this is a typical breakfast dish for the locals. White rice noodles served with a fish-based green curry gravy, topped with an assortment of veggies, herbs, and edible flowers — each mouthful of Nom Banh Chok brings a burst of flavors.

Where to Eat

Angkor offers a variety of eating joints from small makeshift stalls to plush restaurants. Here are some frequented places by food lovers:

Phsar Chas Market

Known for displaying the flavorsome array of Cambodian street food, the Phsar Chas market is a foodie's delight. With myriad food stalls offering an eclectic blend of traditional and modern Cambodian food - it is a culinary adventure in itself.

Cuisine Wat Damnak

Holding the fame of being one of the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, Cuisine Wat Damnak offers a degustation menu of traditional and contemporary Cambodian cuisine. Here, you can savor the royal cuisine once served in Cambodian Palaces.

Experience the Culinary Scene with Cityplanet

Cityplanet offers exclusive culinary tours in Angkor. Not only would you get to try various mouthwatering dishes, but you would also get the opportunity to learn about the culture and history of Cambodia. These tours provide a chance to interact with locals and understand their culinary traditions from a closer perspective.

Whether it's a casual outing on your leisure days or an adventurous exploration of the Cambodian culinary scene, consider booking your experiences with Cityplanet. They ensure to bring the best of the city to your table.

Enjoy your culinary journey in Angkor, taking a bite out of history and savouring the rich traditions of Cambodian cuisine.