1. Lort Cha (Fried Rice Pin Noodles) – Cambodian Street Food
The first street food in Cambodia is Stir-fried Rice Pin Noodles with a fried over-easy egg on top and beef. The sauce includes a dark soy, oyster sauce which gives it a very nice savory and sweetness garnished with bean sprouts and greens. My favorite Cambodian street food noodle dish.
Price: $1.50 USD or 6,000 riels
Where I Ate it: Russian Market (Tuol Tompoung Market), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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2. Sach Ko Ang (BBQ Beef Skewers)-Cambodian Street Food
BBQ grilled lemongrass beef skewers are one of the best flavor combinations I’ve tasted in Cambodia and a popular snack on its own or have it for dinner with some rice. The flavor of meat has this sweetness and delicious lemongrass flavor. It comes with pickled young papaya and carrot to be eaten together with the skewer, delicious!
Price: $.50 USD or 2,000 riels (per skewer).
Where I Ate It: Russian Market (Tuol Tompoung Market), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
3. Noum Krouk (Rice Coconut Savory Cake)-Cambodian Street Food
Made with coconut milk, rice flour, and scallions then cooked in a hot clay pot. These beautiful pancakes are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and spherical. It comes with a sauce made from coconut milk and fish sauce. You can add chili sauce if you like it spicy.
Price: $0.12 USD or 500 riels (Each Noum Krouk Cake)
Where I Ate It: Dumex Market, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Check out this video on Tiktok where I try this delicious street food in Cambodia, Noum Krouk!
4. Num Kachay (Garlic & Chive Rice Cake)-Cambodian Street Food
This is made using rice flour and chives as the main components that make up the dough which is then fried in a pan. It’s served with sweet fish sauce (almost like sweet and sour sauce in North America but with a more liquid consistency.
Price $0.25 USD or 1,000 riels (Each)
Where I Ate It: Orussey Market, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
5. Khmer Style BBQ Squid-Cambodian Street Food
Cambodian grilled squid is huge from what I’m used to seeing! Nicely charred over the charcoal grill, chopped up, and served with this aromatic herb sauce with garlic and green onions. It’s served with hot chili sauce and lime pepper sauce for dipping.
Price: $10.95 USD or 45,000 riels
Where I Ate it: Central Market (Phsar Thmei), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Watch this Street Food in Cambodia video where I eat delicious BBQ squid!
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History of Cambodian Street Food:
Street food vendors in Cambodia are the heart and soul of the city, loved by many locals and visitors providing delicious cultural foods for an affordable price. Many students in Cambodia start school very early in the morning and it’s quick and convenient to grab a quick bite to eat from a vendor.
Is it safe to eat street food in Cambodia? Follow the link to learn more about what to know before eating street food in Cambodia and what to look out for when choosing vendors.
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