PHNOM PENH
The best of the capital.
The 4 most popular khmer cooking classes in Phnom Penh, with prices, durations and the operator behind each. The standouts most visitors book, and what to expect once you turn up.
Half-day Khmer cooking class in Phnom Penh: shop the market, cook three dishes with a private chef, then eat with take-home recipes.
Most Popular“Going to the market was a wonderful experience. We bought all our produce for the class and the food was excellently prepared. Our chef showed us how to prep all our veg and then how to cook our meal. Her English was understandable, for the most part.”
Ferry to Areyksat, village market shopping, and a 4-hour hands-on class making Chicken Amok and more Khmer dishes for $35.
“Amazing host and family. Felt like I was a part of the family. Would love to do it again”
Shop Khmer ingredients in Phnom Penh, cook spring rolls and mango salad with a chef, and take recipes home.
“Wonderful cooking class. Went to the market first, then very thorough and hands on instruction. We asked for some changes in the menu and they were flexible, quickly coming up with delicious alternatives. Chef Lon ang was friendly, knowledgeable and clear. Helpful with good English. Everything we made was classic Khmer and so so good.”
Phnom Penh Spice Cooking Class: hands-on Khmer cooking with coconut water, BBQ, dessert, and a food culture slide show.
“It was a very enriching experience, not only in terms of cooking, but also a very educational one. Excellent hosting and delicious food. Thank you — we highly recommend it.”
The Royal Palace and the riverfront, the Mekong at dusk, the markets and the food lanes, and the history every visitor comes to understand.
