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Market Tour and Khmer Cooking Class with Lunch in Phnom Penh

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Activity provider: Mad Monkey Phnom Penh
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3-hour tour in Phnom Penh, including Market tour to shop for ingredients and Apron and gloves for prepping dishes. Run by Mad Monkey Phnom Penh, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 3 hours
  • Market tour to shop for ingredients
  • Apron and gloves for prepping dishes
  • Lunch
  • 30% discount for all spa treatments booked at La Rose Spa
  • Detailed recipes to take home

Market Tour and Khmer Cooking Class with Lunch: Key Facts

PriceFrom $55 per person
Duration3 hours
Group sizeUp to 5 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeMini Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Market Tour and Khmer Cooking Class with Lunch

3-hour tour in Phnom Penh, including Market tour to shop for ingredients and Apron and gloves for prepping dishes. Run b...
3 hours
English
$55
Free cancellation

Full description

This is a 3-hour experience in Phnom Penh. It is run by Mad Monkey Phnom Penh, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Khmer food is milder than Thai and sourer than Vietnamese, built on prahok fermented fish paste and on kroeung, a lemongrass, galangal, turmeric and kaffir-lime paste pounded fresh. The dish everyone is taught is fish amok, a coconut curry steamed in a banana-leaf cup until it sets like a custard; lok lak, pepper-seared beef with a lime-and-pepper dipping sauce, is the other. Kampot pepper, which has a protected origin, turns up in both. Classes usually start in a market, where the guide walks you through the fermented fish, the palm sugar and the river fish before anything is cooked.

The price covers Market tour to shop for ingredients, Apron and gloves for prepping dishes, Lunch, 30% discount for all spa treatments booked at La Rose Spa and Detailed recipes to take home. It does not cover No pickup included, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Includes

  • Market tour to shop for ingredients
  • Apron and gloves for prepping dishes
  • Lunch
  • 30% discount for all spa treatments booked at La Rose Spa
  • Detailed recipes to take home
  • Cooking class certificate

Excludes

  • No pickup included

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
K
Kathleen
May 23, 2026

It was a fabulous experience. A trip to the local food market, cooking class to make a delicious lunch and then enjoying our meal together.

4
W
Wlodzimierz
April 27, 2026

The cooking workshop itself was conducted in a very professional and engaging way, and I truly appreciated the quality of the experience once it began. The instructor was knowledgeable, and the session met my expectations in terms of content and delivery. However, the overall organization was highly disappointing. The location provided did not match the actual venue, which created unnecessary confusion and stress. Additionally, there was no way to contact the listed organizer, which made it difficult to clarify the situation in real time. Eventually, it turned out that the workshop was not run

Frequently Asked Questions

Market tour to shop for ingredients, Apron and gloves for prepping dishes, Lunch, 30% discount for all spa treatments booked at La Rose Spa, Detailed recipes to take home, Cooking class certificate
The duration of the Market Tour and Khmer Cooking Class with Lunch is typically 3 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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