Siem Reap: Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk with 5 Tastings

Summary

Evening tuk-tuk ride through Siem Reap’s lively food scene

You’ll ride through Siem Reap by tuk-tuk with a local guide, tasting lort cha noodles in a family kitchen, sampling BBQ snails and even bugs at Street 60 night market, then winding down with cold beers at a laid-back bar. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and a real slice of Cambodian evening life.

What’s the experience like?

We hopped into the tuk-tuk just as the sky started to cool off, that sticky heat finally giving way to something almost comfortable. Our guide, Dara, grinned and handed us bottled water—he said we’d need it. First stop was this family’s place for lort cha noodles. I watched the auntie flip rice pin noodles in her wok so fast the oil hissed; she let me try (I was terrible), but it tasted smoky and sweet anyway. You could hear scooters zipping past outside, but inside it was just the clatter of chopsticks and Dara explaining how he grew up eating this stuff after school.

After that, we wandered through Made in Cambodia Market—honestly, I got distracted by all the silk scarves and jewelry. The colors were wild under those yellow bulbs, and a kid selling bracelets tried to teach me “thank you” in Khmer. I probably butchered it; he laughed anyway. Then we squeezed into a little restaurant where plates of fruit and spring rolls kept appearing. The BBQ snails were chewy (not my thing), but somehow I still grabbed another one when Dara offered—the sauce was spicy-sour and kind of addictive.

Street 60 at night is chaos in the best way: music from somewhere far off, families sprawled on mats right along the curb, smoke curling up from chicken grills. We sat cross-legged with cold drinks while Dara dared us to try fried crickets. I did it—crunchy, salty, not nearly as scary as I thought (but don’t ask me to do it again). There’s something about eating with your hands here that makes everything feel less formal—like you’re just part of things for a while.

The last stop was Long’s Bar—a couple beers on a sticky table, fans spinning overhead, everyone talking over each other about their favorite bite of the night. It wasn’t fancy or staged; just real people sharing food until you forget what time it is. I still think about those noodles sometimes when I smell garlic frying back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening food tour in Siem Reap

• 5:00 PM hotel pickup
• Try Cambodian stir-fried rice noodles
• Visit Made in Cambodia Market
• Taste fruits, spring rolls, tofu, BBQ snails
• Sample Cambodian noodle with chicken curry
• Try bugs and barbecued chicken at night market
• Enjoy beers at Long's Bar

Top questions

What time does the Siem Reap evening food tour start?

The tour begins with hotel pickup at 5:00 PM.

Is transportation included on this Siem Reap food tour?

Yes, tuk-tuk transportation is included throughout the evening.

Are vegetarian options available during this tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if you request them when booking.

How many food stops are included on this evening tour?

The tour includes five different tasting stops around Siem Reap.

Does the tour include hotel pickup & drop-off?

Yes, both hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the price.

Will we try local street food like bugs or snails?

Yes, you’ll have the chance to try BBQ snails and bugs at Street 60 market if you want.

Is an English-speaking guide provided?

Yes, your guide speaks English and shares insights about Cambodian food culture.

How long does the Siem Reap evening food tour last?

The tour runs from 5:00 PM to around 9:00 PM.

What’s included

Your evening includes pickup from your hotel by tuk-tuk, all transportation between five tasting stops in Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide leading the way. You’ll get bottled water throughout the night plus plenty of local dishes to sample—lort cha noodles, spring rolls, BBQ snails and bugs if you’re brave—and finish up with cold beverages at Long’s Bar before heading back to your hotel.