What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Lost Plate accommodates gluten-free, dairy-free, no-spicy, and no-nut diets if notified before booking. Vegetarian options are limited due to traditional dishes.

How much food will be served on the tour?

The tour offers more than a full meal’s worth of food across multiple stops, designed for a hearty breakfast experience.

Where does the tour begin and end?

The tour includes hotel pick-up in central Phnom Penh and finishes at a café near the Russian Market, where your guide can help plan your next steps.

Is this tour different from the evening food tour?

Yes, each tour features unique dishes with no repeats, providing a comprehensive taste of Phnom Penh’s culinary scene.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Tours run rain or shine; dress accordingly. In cases of extreme weather, the tour may be canceled with a full refund.

Can I join if I am vegetarian or vegan?

Vegetarian guests can join but options are limited; vegan diets are difficult to accommodate due to widespread use of fish sauce and meat broths.

Phnom Penh Food Tour by Lost Plate Food Tours | City Tour | Food Tour

Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s sprawling capital on the banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers, pulses with a rich blend of history, culture, and street-level flavors. Lost Plate Food Tours brings this dynamic city to life through their Phnom Penh Morning Market & Breakfast Food Tour, an immersive 3-hour journey by tuktuk that transports visitors beyond typical tourist circuits into the heart of Khmer daily life.

The tour kicks off with a hotel pick-up before racing through quiet neighborhoods to a decades-old local eatery known for its savory noodle soup paired with strong, aromatic Cambodian coffee. This is no rushed bite—guests sink into plastic street chairs, savoring dishes steeped in tradition. Next, the route winds through a lively open-air wet market, a labyrinth of fresh produce, spices, and aromatic herbs where local vendors source ingredients. Here, participants meet Sister Mao, a purveyor of freshly ground curry paste, embodying the culinary craftsmanship that defines Khmer cooking.

Lunch continues street-style with a stop at Brother Salin’s family-run shop serving freshly grilled pork with rice and homemade pickles. The scene, punctuated by smoky charcoal and sizzling pork, offers an authentic sense of place. The tour then highlights the city’s iconic turmeric crepes, stuffed with ground pork, bean sprouts, and dried shrimp, folded by hand with local herbs, and accompanied by a tangy dipping sauce. The final stop is a hip café near Russian Market, where guests enjoy award-winning coffee crowned with the National Barista Gold Medal of Cambodia.

This tour stands apart by privileging authenticity, local connections, and careful curation of dishes you won’t find on mass-market menus. It offers a tactile, aromatic, and savory snapshot of Phnom Penh’s evolving street food culture while honoring its roots. For travelers seeking genuine culinary adventure and intimate cultural encounters, Lost Plate’s walking and tuktuk tour really delivers a morning to remember.

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.