The city of Siem Reap is inseparable from a successful stay in Cambodge. At the gateway to the majestic Angkor archaeological site, the city also offers numerous fun and unique activities. Traditional Khmer cooking classes, for example, are sought after by many travelers and allow complete immersion in Cambodian gastronomy, which is well-recognized throughout Southeast Asia. Get your aprons ready—it's your turn to take center stage!

You've probably wondered, during your travels through the kingdom, how to master these woks perfectly or season Cambodian dishes with precision. Those same dishes you enjoy without reserve and with great pleasure in the various restaurants and street food vendors you can visit there. Lok lak, amok, phlea sach koh, or soupe kor ko are just some of the dishes that will hold no secrets for you. Our local travel agency can offer you, as a change from visiting the unmissable temples of Angkor, a full morning dedicated to both preparing and tasting your own Khmer dishes!

Three Distinct Stages

You've decided to embark on this gastronomic adventure—know that the menu changes frequently. Right now, for example, you'll prepare, as appetizer, main course, and dessert: spring rolls, the famous fish amok, and fried bananas. The first stage of your experience takes you to Siem Reap's Old Market, located just a hundred meters from the kitchens. Here, accompanied by your guide and the Chef who will assist you at the stove, you'll purchase everything you need to prepare your dishes, but you'll also learn much about the spices, and the fruits and vegetables typical of Khmer cuisine found in many markets throughout the country. You can easily ask here all the culinary questions that have been on your mind since your arrival in Cambodge—don't hesitate!

Now it's time to head to the kitchens! These beautiful facilities, clean and modern, provide all the amenities you need to work comfortably with the ingredients you've just purchased. It's the Chef who will select your three-course menu, as in the example given earlier. You'll follow his steps and learn more about the secrets of Khmer cooking.

Once the work is done and a wonderful time has been spent with the chef, you'll head to the shaded garden of the property where a beautifully set table awaits. Enjoy this cool and pleasant moment to taste your delicious meal prepared earlier. The team that welcomed you also offers you, at the end of this morning, a box filled with spices, a certificate of success, and a Cambodian recipe book so you can recreate this pleasure at home!