Eat · Old Market & Pub Street
Night market street food
Evening 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.
Key facts
- Per person
- KHR 3–8
- Khmer
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Walk in
- 17:30–19:30
- easiest window
- Seating
- mixed
- Card
- no
- carry cash
- Getting there
- Walk from the Old Market or Sivutha Boulevard
- 8 min walk
Go now?
Open?
From about 17:00 to late; confirm locallyFrom about 5:00 PM to late; confirm locally
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
17:30–19:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Cash only
Per person
KHR 3–82026 estimate · check
- Cooler in the evening
- Watch bags
- Order: Grilled skewers, noodles, a shake
- Tables and stools
- Walk-in window: 17:30–19:30
- Queue risk: 19:30–22:00
- Cash only
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Rules in force · 8Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Angkor temples enforce a dress code
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- 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.
- Northwest Cambodia ↗Shoulders and knees covered at every Angkor temple; guards check at the main gates.
- Siem Reap ↗Angkor temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered; carry a scarf or light shirt in your day pack.
- Siem Reap ↗Buy the Angkor pass only at the official ticket office in town, not from touts or at the temple gates; carry it and your ID, it is checked at every temple.
Map & directions
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Plan
When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay
Walk-in windows
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
When to go, hour by hour
Quietest listed hour: 17:00 (light).
- 17:00lightlittle or no wait
- 18:00heavyexpect a line
- 19:00packedexpect a long line
- 20:00packedexpect a long linePeak evening
- 21:00packedexpect a long line
- 22:00heavyexpect a line
- 23:00busya short wait is possibleWinding down
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.
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Walk the rows first, then pick a busy stall.
- 2Ask the price before you order.
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.
- Pay when the food arrives.
- Cash; 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$3–8 per person
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
Fruit, noodles without meat and shakes; check.
Show: Nham chai
- Veganask
Fruit and shakes; check the sauce.
- Halalask
Not certified.
- Gluten-freeask
Rice-based; sauces may contain soy.
- Nut allergyask
Peanuts are common; ask.
What is in the dishes
- Grilled skewers of pork or chickenសាច់ដុតpork
- Fried ice cream rolldairy
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- No reservations.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- None.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rainy evenings | check before you go | Some stalls close in heavy rain. |
| Khmer New Year | check before you go | Reduced hours. |
On the ground
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Tables and stools
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · Fruit and noodles suit children
- Access
- step-free: no · Uneven ground, crowded
Hygiene
- Choose stalls with a queue and food cooked in front of you.
- Skip raw salads and street ice if you are sensitive.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in.
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Walk from the Old Market or Sivutha Boulevard · ~8 min walk
Cons
- Crowded and loud on weekends.
- Stalls repeat each other; prices are often higher than the local market.
- Watch bags in the crowd.
Ordering helpDish glossary
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Sach ang (សាច់អាំង) | Grilled meat. | Say "sach ang". |
| Mee cha (មីឆា) | Fried noodles. | Point and say it. |
| Tuk kork (ទឹកកក) | Ice. | Say "ot tuk kork" for no ice. |
Deep dive
Questions, nearby food and sources
Questions and answers
Is it better than Pub Street?
Quieter for eating; Pub Street is for drinking.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
What time does it start?
Stalls open from about 17:00; the crowd builds after 19:00.Stalls open from about 5:00 PM; the crowd builds after 7:00 PM.
Is it safe to eat?
Choose busy stalls; use bottled water.
Can I bargain?
Not for food; for souvenirs, yes.
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Khmer restaurant for fish amok (confirm locally)8 min walkA sit-down Khmer dinner.
- Old Market food stalls8 min walkLunch and daytime shopping.
- Kuy teav breakfast stall11 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.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h3 mph.
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Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
- ClusterOld Market & Pub Street250 m · 4 min walk
- ClusterRoyal Gardens & Angkor National Museum330 m · 5 min walk
- EatKhmer restaurant for fish amok (confirm locally)520 m · 8 min walk
- EatOld Market food stalls560 m · 9 min walk
- Sleep areaOld Market & Pub Street600 m · 10 min walk
- EatKuy teav breakfast stall640 m · 10 min walk
Used as a seated rest node in Siem Reap in 4 days.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Siem Reap (eat)