Is the food suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

Vegetarian options are limited as the tour focuses on authentic local dishes, many containing fish sauce or meat. Vegan diets are difficult to accommodate, but please notify the guide beforehand so they can do their best.

How much food and drink is provided?

Expect generous portions at five stops, offering a full meal’s worth of food plus unlimited beer and soft drinks.

Do you provide hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, the tour includes pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels within Siem Reap.

What happens if it rains during the tour?

The tour operates rain or shine. Dress accordingly with rain gear. In cases of extreme weather, the tour may be canceled with a full refund.

Are children allowed on the tour?

The tour is designed for adults and not specifically catered to children, but families with mature kids may inquire about availability.

Can I request modifications for food allergies?

Yes, the tour accommodates common allergies such as gluten intolerance. Notify Lost Plate ahead to ensure suitable options.

Cambodian Evening Food Journey with Lost Plate Food Tours | Guided Tour

Siem Reap, Cambodia, is more than its iconic Angkor temples; it’s a living landscape where food tells the story of generations. Lost Plate Food Tours invites travelers to ride in a traditional tuktuk through the fading daylight on their Old Siem Reap Evening Food Tour at Sunset. This four-hour journey takes you beyond the usual tourist circuits into vibrant neighborhoods, the countryside’s gentle rhythms, and the historic heart of local life.

Starting with hotel pickup, guests settle into an intimate group capped at 12 to roam Siem Reap’s streets. The route offers five distinct stops, each a snapshot of Cambodian culinary heritage. The tour’s standout moment unfolds in a countryside village where twilight stretches across rice paddies dotted with water buffalo. Here, a home-cooked meal bursts with fresh, seasonal flavors, unfiltered by commercial tourism.

Further delights await with a visit to the only restaurant specializing in Kula ethnic cuisine from northwest Cambodia, emphasizing native herbs and house-made pickles—a rare taste that few outsiders experience. The tour also includes a stop at a local BBQ shop, a grassroots institution famous for its authentic beef skewers, and a hidden bar where cocktails meld local ingredients with laid-back vibes.

What sets Lost Plate apart is its deep roots within the community. The guides and hosts bring insider knowledge and relationships forged through months spent among locals—farmers, chefs, and families—offering guests a truly immersive and respectful perspective on Cambodian food culture.

Unlimited food and beer fuel the adventure, making this tour a brilliant mix of conviviality and discovery. For travelers craving more than just sightseeing, this evening ride in Siem Reap serves as a flavorful passage into local life and a chance to savor an edible story told solely by those who live it.

About Lost Plate Food Tours

Lost Plate Food Tours is a Portland, Oregon–based company that curates immersive food tours and culinary experiences across Asia. The company offers guided market visits, cooking classes, evening food tours by tuktuk, full-day cultural trips, and multi-day culinary adventures in destinations such as Xi’an, Beijing, Shanghai, Lijiang, Yunnan, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Yangshuo, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap.

Tours include signature experiences such as a Xian full-day Terracotta Warrior, City Wall & Evening Food Tour; Phnom Penh and Siem Reap evening tuktuk food tours; Shanghai evening food tours in the French Concession; Lijiang cooking classes with local Naxi families; and Beijing hutong breakfast food tours. Offerings range from short evening walks sampling street food to longer itineraries like a six-day exploration of Yunnan’s Tibetan region and multi-day trips in Xi’an and northern Vietnam.

Lost Plate Food Tours emphasizes authentic local cuisine, small-group formats, knowledgeable local guides, and hands-on experiences like market shopping and traditional cooking. Many tours feature tuktuk rides, visits to historic sites such as the Terracotta Warriors or Angkor Wat, and opportunities to taste regional specialties including soup dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, clay pot rice noodles, and slow-roasted ribs.

With a program centered on culinary discovery and cultural context, Lost Plate Food Tours serves travelers seeking food-focused exploration in Asia while operating from a Portland, Oregon base. Programs are available as evening walks, morning market visits, full-day cultural excursions, and extended multi-day itineraries with comfortable accommodations and small groups focused on culinary learning and cultural immersion and hands-on storytelling elements.