Siem Reap street food by tuk-tuk: Taste 4 stops in an evening

Ride through Siem Reap's night markets and taste what locals actually eat

A 4-hour evening street food tour of Siem Reap by tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup at 5:30 p.m. and return by 9 p.m., includes tastings at four stops: stir-fried rice noodles at a local house, the Made Cambodia Market, Cambodian rice noodle soup, and the night market's skewered meats, desserts and insects. You ride in a tuk-tuk with a small group (max 8 or 10 depending on option) and an English-speaking guide. All food, beer and water are included. Choose between a private tour or a join-in group tour at checkout.

The experience

What do you actually eat when you stop asking for the tourist version? A tuk-tuk picks you up at 5:30 p.m. from your hotel and takes you to Lort Cha's house first, where you taste Cambodian stir-fried rice pin noodles and watch how the dish comes together. The guide walks you through the technique so you can see why it works. Then you move through the Made Cambodia Market, where stalls sell handcrafted jewelry and silk scarves made by local artisans. It's a browse, not a sales pitch, and it breaks up the eating.

The second tasting is Num Banh-Chok, the rice noodle soup with green curry that shows up in almost every Cambodian breakfast but tastes different when someone who grew up on it is explaining what goes in. After that comes the night market, where the range shifts: sweet desserts, skewered meats cooked in front of you, and the items that surprise most visitors. Fried crickets, fried frog, grasshoppers, water beetles. They're not a dare. They're what people in Siem Reap actually buy and eat. The tour wraps with a local beer at a bar before the tuk-tuk takes you back by 9 p.m. Water and all tastings are included. If you have allergies or follow a special diet, the team arranges alternatives ahead of time.

The group stays small (either 8 people max on a private tour or 10 on a join-in tour), which means the tuk-tuk doesn't feel crowded and the guide can actually talk to you at each stop instead of herding. The whole thing moves at the pace of eating and asking questions, not rushing between photo spots.

What’s included

• Tuk-tuk ride with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• tastings of stir-fried rice noodles, Cambodian rice noodle soup, night market desserts and skewered meats.
• fried insects if you want to try them.
• local beer.
• bottled water.
• English-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared tour for up to 10 peopleGuide in English · 18:00Evening street food and local beer tasting, where you explore Siem Reap's street food scene alongside other travellers. Pickup is included.

Private tourGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 17:00, the last at 19:00Private street food and local cocktail tour, designed for couples or small families who enjoy trying street food and local cocktails. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 4h, runs every day, 5 start times, from US$ 35 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00

GroupUp to 10 · max 8 per booking1 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Asean Angkor Guide

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if your group wants the tuk-tuk and guide to yourselves and can gather 2 to 8 people. Choose the join-in tour if you're traveling solo or in a pair and don't mind sharing the ride with other travelers. Both follow the same four stops and return by 9 p.m., so the difference is company, not the food or the route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the private tour and the join-in tour?

The private tour books the tuk-tuk and guide for your group alone (up to 8 people), while the join-in tour shares the tuk-tuk with other travelers up to a maximum of 10 people total. Both follow the same route and stops. The private option gives you the vehicle to yourselves.

What time does the tuk-tuk pick me up and drop me off?

Pickup happens at 5:30 p.m. from your hotel in Siem Reap, and the tour returns you by 9 p.m. A 4-hour loop that covers four food stops plus the night market browse.

Are the insects and unusual foods actually safe to eat?

Fried crickets, grasshoppers, fried frog and water beetles are sold and eaten regularly at Siem Reap's night markets. They're cooked fresh at the stall and are a genuine part of local street food culture, not a stunt. If you'd rather skip them, the guide can point you to other options at the market.

What happens if I have a food allergy or follow a special diet?

Tell the tour operator before you book, and they'll arrange alternative tastings that fit your needs. The guide will make sure you have safe options at each stop so the experience works for you.

Is the local beer included, or do I pay extra?

The local beer at the final stop is included in the tour price. Water is also provided throughout.