Battambang Local Food Tour

Ranked from $48-$30 / person

This tour is included lunch (full meal)

Start your morning like a true local, enjoying delicious food at a small eatery in a village just outside Battambang. Whether it’s a steaming bowl of rice noodle soup or crispy fried snacks, this first taste sets the tone for a deeper journey into Battambang’s flavors and cultural traditions.

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About the experience 

Our first stop is Nor Rea Village, where you’ll try Kuy Tray—steamed rice noodles served in a savory broth. This family is known for their distinctive way of preparing and presenting the dish, making it a local favorite for both its flavor and unique packaging. Your guide will share tips on how to enjoy it and explain why this humble meal holds a special place in Cambodian hearts.

We’ll then take a short walk to explore a lively local market, bursting with color, sound, and the early-day energy of Cambodian life. Here, you’ll see how locals shop for fresh produce, prepare ingredients, and connect with their community. From the market, we’ll continue on foot through a nearby Muslim village, gaining insights into the lives of the local Muslim community and learning about the history of Islam in Cambodia. Our walk concludes at a local café, where you’ll enjoy coffee prepared the Cambodian way, with condensed milk.

Next, we visit Somrong Knong Pagoda, a historic site that was tragically used as a prison during the Khmer Rouge era. Your guide will share its emotional history, offering a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s past.

From there, we continued to Snoa Village to meet a local farmer. You’ll visit the farm, hear their personal story, and learn about daily life as a farmer in Battambang.

We’ll end the morning back in Battambang town with lunch at Lok Ov Pok, a restaurant dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Khmer cuisine. Here, you’ll taste a variety of classic dishes, discover the ingredients used, and hear the stories behind the recipes.

Perfect for food lovers and culturally curious travelers, this experience combines tasting with storytelling, offering a true bite of Battambang—full of flavor, history, and local connection.

About Tour

  • Tour Duration: 5 hours

  • Tour start :  at 8 am

  • Tour Price : ranked from $43 - $30/ person

  • Minimum : 2 people

  • Activity level : Moderate

Include

  • Local Khmer breakfast

  • Tastings and local snacks

  • Seasonal fruit

  • English-speaking cultural guide

  • Tuk-tuk transportation during the tour

  • Drinking water

  • Pick up / Drop off

Exclude

  • Extra expenses

  • Travel insurance 

Activities Highlighted

Tase local breakfast

At the end of the tour, we will have a fa mile style lunch at Lok Ov Pok Restaurant, known for its dedication to preserving traditional Khmer cuisine.

Walk tour in muslim village

Exploring a nearby muslim community, tasting snacks while understanding about muslim community in Battambang

Delicious Khmer food

Taste of Kuy Teav, Cambodia’s beloved steamed rice noodles beautifully served on lotus leaves.

  • 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: 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 45 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—rich, 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 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.

  • 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 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.

Tour Stops

Important info that guests should know before the tour 

  • 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 

What to Bring

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

  • A small backpack for personal items

  • Cash (optional – for small purchases or the art gallery)

Dress Code : We will be visiting a pagoda 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.