Eat · Old Market & Pub Street
Old Market food stalls
Walk-in Khmer rice and noodle dishes at the market stalls: go before 11:30 or after 14:00 to avoid the heat and the tour groups.
- Fans, not AC
- Cash only
- Ask the price first
- Order: Rice or noodle plate
- Tables and stools
- Walk-in window: before 11:30
- Queue risk: 11:30–13:30
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
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- Siem Reap ↗Angkor temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered; carry a scarf or light shirt in your day pack.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Most stalls open early and wind down by mid-afternoon; confirm locally
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
before 11:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Cash only
Per person
KHR 1.50–42026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Rice with grilled pork or chickenបាយសាច់ជ្រូកA filling plate with pickles and broth.KHR 6,000–12,000
- Kuy teav noodle soupគុយទាវPork or beef, herbs on the side.KHR 4,000–10,000
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
Tipping
A small fixed amount, not a US-style percentage.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Some rice and vegetable stalls; fish sauce and shrimp paste are in many dishes. · say: “Nham chai (I eat vegetarian food)”
- AskVegan · Difficult; say "no fish sauce" and check.
- AskHalal · A few Cham Muslim stalls; look for the halal sign (check).
- AskGluten-free · Rice-based, but soy and oyster sauce contain wheat.
- AskNut allergy · Peanuts appear in sauces and salads; show a written card.
- Not on fileAllergy · Staff try to help but cross-contact is high. · say: “Show a written card in Khmer”
Paying
Cash only
- Cash only; carry small US notes and riel.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- Walk-in.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is this? | នេះថ្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? | nih t-lai pon-man |
| Not spicy, please | អត់ហិរ | ot het |
| The bill, please | គិតលុយ | kit luy |
| Too expensive | ថ្លៃពេក | t-lai pake |
| Hello | សួស្តី | sua-s-dei |
| Thank you | អរគុណ | aw-koon |
Paying and tipping
A small fixed amount, not a US-style percentage.
- Cash only; carry small US notes and riel.
At the table
- Eat where the turnover is fast and the food is hot and freshly cooked.
- Where prices are not posted, ask before you order.
- Ice in busy cafés is usually made from safe water, but be careful with street ice if you are sensitive.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- US$1.50–4 per person for a plate and a drink
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
US dollars and riel; small notes help.
Rarely accepted at stalls.
Not used.
Bakong or ABA QR codes at some stalls; foreign wallets rarely work (check).
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Some rice and vegetable stalls; fish sauce and shrimp paste are in many dishes.
Show: Nham chai (I eat vegetarian food)
- Veganask
Difficult; say "no fish sauce" and check.
- Halalask
A few Cham Muslim stalls; look for the halal sign (check).
- Gluten-freeask
Rice-based, but soy and oyster sauce contain wheat.
- Nut allergyask
Peanuts appear in sauces and salads; show a written card.
- Allergynot on file
Staff try to help but cross-contact is high.
Show: Show a written card in Khmer
What is in the dishes
- Rice with grilled pork or chickenបាយសាច់ជ្រូកpork
- Kuy teav noodle soupគុយទាវpork · beef
- Fish amok (market version)អាម៉ុកfish
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- No reservations; walk in and point.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- None; wear something that tolerates a sauce drip.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Late afternoon | check before you go | Many stalls close by mid-afternoon; the market stays open for shopping. |
| Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben | check before you go | Many stalls close for days. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 07:00 (light).
- 07:00lightlittle or no wait
- 08:00busya short wait is possible
- 09:00busya short wait is possible
- 10:00heavyexpect a line
- 11:00packedexpect a long lineTour groups arrive
- 12:00packedexpect a long linePeak heat and crowd
- 13:00heavyexpect a line
- 14:00busya short wait is possible
- 15:00busya short wait is possible
- 16:00busya short wait is possible
- 17:00busya short wait is possible
- 18:00busya short wait is possibleEvening browse begins
- 19:00heavyexpect a line
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: no
- Air
- Fans, no air-conditioning
- Seating
- Tables and stools
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · Simple rice and noodle dishes suit children
- Access
- step-free: no · Uneven floors and narrow lanes
Hygiene
- Choose stalls with a queue and food cooked in front of you.
- Bottled water and ice from sealed bags are safer; wipe your hands before eating.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in.
- Capabilities
- food · toilet
- Getting there
- Old Market, walk from the hotels in the centre · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Hot; fans, not AC, at most stalls.
- Prices are not always displayed: ask before you order.
- Touts on the lanes outside.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Kuy teav (គុយទាវ) | Pork or beef rice-noodle soup. | Point and say "kuy teav". |
| Bai (បាយ) | Rice. | A plate of rice with a topping. |
| Sach (សាច់) | Meat. | Say "sach chrouk" for pork. |
| Tuk kork (ទឹកកក) | Ice. | Say "ot tuk kork" for no ice. |
| Ot pet (អត់ហិរ) | Not spicy. | Say it with the order. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it open in the evening?
Some stalls stay open; the night markets are the better evening choice.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
What time should I go?
Before 11:30 or after 14:00; the market is hot and busy at midday.Before 11:30 AM or after 2:00 PM; the market is hot and busy at midday.
Are prices posted?
Often not; ask before you order.
Is it safe to eat?
Choose busy stalls with hot food and use bottled water.
Is there air-conditioning?
No; fans only.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Khmer restaurant for fish amok (confirm locally)5 min walkA sit-down dinner with fish amok.
- Night market street food10 min walkEvening grazing among the stalls: go after 18:00 when it is cooler, eat where it is busy, and carry small notes.Evening grazing among the stalls: go after 6:00 PM when it is cooler, eat where it is busy, and carry small notes.
- Kuy teav breakfast stall18 min walkGo early for a bowl of noodle soup: stalls open around 06:00 and sell out by mid-morning; confirm the place locally.Go early for a bowl of noodle soup: stalls open around 6:00 AM and sell out by mid-morning; confirm the place locally.
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Siem Reap (eat)
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