Price : $43 / person
This tour is included lunch (full meal)
Group size : 2 - 10
We created Battambang’s Food Traditions as an open invitation into the heart of Cambodian hospitality. Food is the lens through which we understand history, and the kitchen is where a community’s truest stories are told.
On this journey, you will not just try the food on the table, you will meet market masters and grandmothers, hearing the personal histories behind Cambodia's most resilient recipes. Through shared dishes, meaningful conversations, and deep cultural insights, you will discover that the most memorable flavor in Cambodia is the warmth of its people.
About Tour
Tour Duration: 5 hours
Tour start : at 8 am
Minimum : 2 people
Activity level : Moderate
Include
Local Khmer breakfast
Lunch at a local restaurant
Tasting local snack & Seasonal fruit
English-speaking guide
Tuk-tuk during the tour
Drinking water
Pick up / Drop off
Exclude
Extra expenses
Travel insurance
Tour Overview
This immersive Skual Tours journey lets you experience Cambodia through its food and living traditions. Start in Ta Kok Village with a traditional Kuy Teav breakfast served on lotus leaves, followed by a guided walk through a vibrant local market. Next, explore a peaceful Muslim village to sample local snacks and learn about community history, before unwinding over a classic Cambodian iced coffee at a local café.
Head into the countryside to visit two local families in Prek K’porp Village. Learn about small-scale farming life, sample seasonal fresh fruits, and discover the art of traditional Khmer wooden house preservation. Return to town for a traditional family-style lunch at Lok Ov Pok Restaurant, featuring their signature pork stew. Throughout this journey, every dish shares a story of how food, heritage, and family bring Cambodian culture to life.
Activities Highlighted
Tase local breakfast
Taste of Kuy Teav, Cambodia’s beloved steamed rice noodles beautifully served on lotus leaves.
Walk tour in muslim village
Exploring a nearby muslim community, tasting snacks while understanding about muslim community in Battambang
Delicious Khmer food
At the end of the tour, we will have a family-style lunch at Lok Ov Pok Restaurant, known for its dedication to preserving traditional Khmer cuisine.
Tour Stops
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: After breakfast, we will walk around a 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: Muslim Village Walk: 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 30 minutes and offer a rare glimpse of Cambodia muslim that many travelers miss.
Stop 4: Coffee Break: 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, sweet, and a favorite across the country.
Stop 5: Visit to a Vegetable Farm: Next, we’ll hop on our tuk-tuk and ride to Prek k’porp 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: Local Fruit Tasting: After our journey through the village, we’ll visit another family who is deeply passionate about preserving Cambodia’s cultural traditions. The father, in particular, has a strong love for traditional wooden houses and fears that this architectural heritage may fade away from this country. He worries that they may disappear for many reasons from the influence of modern architecture to the younger generation’s lack of understanding of their cultural value. During our 45-minute visit, you’ll hear his stories, learn about the meaning behind traditional Khmer houses, and enjoy tasting a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits from the family’s garden.
Stop 7: 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 info you should know before the tour
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Our Tuk Tuk driver will pick you up from your hotel to the meeting point and they will bring you back to your hotel from the last stop of the tour. You can always talk to your guide if you have other preference
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What to bring: You should have your day back-page that includes hat, fan, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent and your camera.
Dressing code: You need to wear long sleeves and closed toe shoes because that can help you to avoid heat and insects. We are also visiting the pagoda so wearing appropriate clothing covering knees and shoulders is required.
Road safety: This walk tour will walk in the city so traffic is busy, encourage you to follow your guide's instructions and reach out to them if you need things specific such as crossing roads for photos etc while we are walking.
Food Dietary : There will be snacks and drinks included on this tour. Please let us know if you are vegetarian, vegan or if you have any food allergies. We will do our best to accommodate you with your food dietary. Don’t hesitate to talk to us if you need to.
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Food & Dietary Requirements: 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.
Note: Our Tuk Tuk driver will pick you up from your hotel to the meeting point and they will bring you back to your hotel from the last stop of the tour. You can always talk to your guide if you have other preference
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To ensure a comfortable experience, we recommend bringing the following:
A hat and sunscreen (it can get hot by midday)
Mosquito repellent
Hand sanitiser
Reusable water bottle if you have one
A small backpack for personal items
Cash (optional – for small purchases)
Dress Code : We will be visiting local families during the tour. Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees as a sign of respect to the local culture and customs.
Booking Terms and Conditions
It is important that our guest has read through all tour itinerary and our terms and condition before making a tour booking. You can find our terms and conditions here.
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By joining a Skual Tours experience, you understand that tours involve walking, local transportation, and visits to public and community spaces where certain risks may occur.
Skual Tours will always prioritise the safety and well-being of our guests; however, by participating in the tour you acknowledge and accept these potential risks and take responsibility for your own actions and personal safety.
Skual Tours will not be held liable for any injuries, losses, or incidents that may occur during the tour. By booking, you confirm that you are fit to participate and agree to follow the guidance and instructions of your tour guide.