Battambang Morning Food Tour 43$ / person
Tour Overview
Begin your morning like a local, with delicious local food at a small eatery in a village just outside Battambang town. Whether it’s a steaming bowl of rice noodle soup or crispy fried treats, this first taste sets the tone for a deeper dive into Battambang’s flavors and cultural traditions.
After breakfast, we head into the countryside to explore local products and meet the families who create them by hand. Our first stop is Ta Kok village, home to a well-known rice noodle soup restaurant. Here, we enjoy a traditional breakfast and learn about the noodle-making process.
Next, we explore a local market, a space full of color, noise, and the early-day energy of Cambodian daily life. You’ll witness how locals shop, prepare ingredients, and connect with their community.
From there, we visit Somrong Knong Pagoda, a historic site that was once converted into a prison during the Khmer Rouge era. Your guide will share the emotional history of this space, giving you a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s past.
We then stop at a family who makes bamboo sticky rice cakes (Kralan). You’ll watch how this traditional snack is prepared over open fire, learn about its origins, and enjoy a freshly made sample.
Our journey continues to Don Teav village, known for crafting delicate rice paper sheets. You’ll visit a family workshop, try your hand at making spring rolls using freshly made rice paper, and taste the result. We also explore how sun-dried bananas are naturally preserved, a favorite Cambodian snack and hear how families have passed down this technique for generations.
To end the morning, we returned to Battambang town for lunch at Lok Ov Pok, a restaurant committed to preserving and sharing traditional Khmer cuisine. You’ll enjoy a variety of classic dishes, learn about the ingredients used, and discover the stories behind the recipes.
Perfect for food lovers and culturally curious travelers, this experience blends tasting with storytelling, offering a true bite of Battambang one full of flavor, history, and heartfelt connection.
Departure : at 7:30 am
Tour Duration: 5 hours
Tour Price : 43$ / person
Location type : Food Tour
Activity level : Moderate
Location : Battambang
Minimum group : 2 people
Group size : 2-12 people
Group Private : 6 people maximum
Stop 1: Rice Noodle Breakfast at Ta Kok Village:
Rice Noodle Breakfast at Ta Kok Village: Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Ta Kok village, where your morning begins with a taste of Kuy Teav, Cambodia’s beloved steamed rice noodles beautifully served on lotus leaves. We’ll enjoy breakfast at Lotus leaves noodle soup restaurant, a local favourite. Your guide will help order for you, explain the ingredients, and show you how locals eat it.
Stop 2: Local Market Exploration:
Step into a vibrant local market to witness how Cambodians shop, prepare ingredients, and connect as a community. Your guide will lead you through the fresh produce section, introducing key herbs and vegetables used in Khmer cooking — and sharing stories along the way.
Stop 3: Bamboo Sticky Rice Tasting:
After exploring the market, we’ll stroll to a nearby Muslim village. As we wander through its peaceful lanes, your guide will share fascinating stories about Cambodia’s Muslim community, their unique traditions, and deep-rooted history. Along the way, we’ll sample local snacks and get a taste of popular muslim snacks. This village walk will take around 45 minutes and offer a rare glimpse of Cambodia muslim that many travelers miss.
Stop 4: Rice Paper Workshop:
After visiting a farmer family in a rural area, we’ll take you to a beloved local coffee spot. Coffee has been part of Cambodian life since it was introduced by the French and Vietnamese, and today it’s a daily ritual. Here, you’ll try the classic Cambodian iced coffee with condensed milk—rich, sweet, and a favorite across the country.
Stop 5: Sun-Dried Banana Tasting:
Next, we’ll hop on our tuk-tuk and ride to Snoa Village to meet a local farmer. On their farm, you’ll learn about rural life, see how vegetables and herbs are grown, and hear the family’s stories of their hard work and hope for the future generation. It’s a chance to connect with Cambodians and understand about agriculture in Cambodia.
Stop 6: Lunch at Lok Ov Pok Restaurant:
To finish the morning, we return to town for a relaxing lunch at Lok Ov Pok Restaurant, known for its dedication to preserving traditional Khmer cuisine. Enjoy a thoughtfully selected family-style meal, including their signature pork stew and other classic Cambodian dishes.
Important Notes Before Booking
Dietary Notes: This tour includes meals and tastings at local family-run eateries and village homes, where traditional cooking methods and ingredients are used. While we do our best to accommodate vegetarian guests, we cannot guarantee fully vegetarian or vegan options at every stop, as fish sauce and animal-based products are commonly used and not always clearly indicated.
If you follow a strict vegetarian or vegan diet, please contact us before booking. We’re happy to discuss what’s possible and whether this experience is the right fit for you.