Nom Banh Chok
The breakfast noodle Cambodians name after themselves.
About
This fermented rice noodle soup is typically served with fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and a variety of herbs and vegetables. It is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a hot day.
The name means “Khmer noodles”. Fresh rice noodles are ladled with a green fish gravy of lemongrass, turmeric and kroeung, then buried under raw vegetables: banana blossom, cucumber, bean sprouts, water lily stems, whatever the morning market had.
It is a breakfast dish above all. Sellers carry it through the neighbourhoods early, in baskets balanced on a pole, and are usually sold out well before noon.
Where to find it
Where to eat it, kitchens and stalls around Siem Reap known for this dish. Tap a pin or card to locate it, then open Google Maps for directions and current hours.