Bizarre Foods: Cambodia

Cambodia

Andrew visits Cambodia, a developing nation where the food traditions are a source of national pride. From the bustling markets of Phnom Penh to a quaint floating village on the Tonle Sap River, Andrew samples some of the most extreme food on the planet.

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Malis Restaurant

This restaurant, owned by Master Chef Luu Meng, preserves the lost culinary heritage of the Khmer. Andrew tastes dishes made with two vital ingredients: prahok made with rotting fish and kroeung made with exotic herbs.

136 Street 41 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Restaurant

Roadside Dining

Andrew's philosophy with curbside dining is to seize the moment. He couldn't pass by this stand without trying the duck tongue.

Skuon, Cambodia

Restaurant

Meat Street

Andrew checks out "Meat street' for curbside dining and 40 different stands selling every kind of meat imaginable. Andrew finds the most unique, and sometimes unidentifiable, varieties of meat.

Corner of street 432 and 163, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Activity

Psah Thmey Central Market

Andrew checks ou the largest market in Phnom Penh, where he finds a finds a variety of fresh produce and deep-fried bugs to devour.

Neayok Souk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Activity

Psar Ampou

The Psar Ampou, also called the Riverside Market, is known for their gritty and authentic foods. Andrew samples fresh grilled water snake and blood cake soup, made with congealed blood, liver and intestines.

Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Activity

Chong Khneas Floating Village

Andrew meets up with a family living in a floating village just outside of Siem Reap. They go fishing in the Tonle Sap River to catch their lunch.

Tonle Sap River, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Activity

Chea Veourn's House

Andrew meets Chea Veourn, a local spider vendor in Skuon who sells fried tarantulas on the roadside. He cooks up spiders at Chea's home kitchen and samples the crispy critters.

Cheung Prey District, Kampong Cham

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Curbside Snacks

Andrew tries a clam harvested in the Mekong River and then dried in the sun. Then he samples a tiny frog with an unexpected and unpleasant taste.

Battambang, Cambodia

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