Cooking with Chef Nak

Just a short distance from the lively city of Phnom Penh, you cross the Mekong River and arrive at the garden oasis that local celebrity Chef Nak calls home. She will welcome you into her charming antique wooden house and let you in on the secrets of Cambodian cuisine.

Chatting with her as you wander her beautiful home and gardens is an eye-opening experience. We won’t spoil it for you, but the story of how she has researched old recipes is a fascinating one and is about much more than just food.

After settling in, you will either take a gentle walk or hop in a tuk-tuk to the nearby market, where you’ll see where the ingredients come from and how they’re chosen. Then, back in the kitchen, you will cook side by side with Chef Nak as she guides you through dishes like fish amok, traditional beef salad, and crispy fried river prawns.

If you’re even slightly interested in food, this experience is a must. Whether you stay overnight at the homestay or simply join the cooking class, you gain special insights into Cambodian culture, meet brilliant people, and dig into mouthwatering meals in a simply beautiful setting.

What you’ll do

Visit Chef Nak’s homestay near Phnom Penh for an authentic Cambodian cooking class
Explore the local market to see where ingredients are sourced
Learn to prepare dishes like fish amok, beef salad, and river prawn fritters
Enjoy breaks in the saltwater pool or stroll through lush gardens
Gain cultural insights from Chef Nak’s fascinating culinary research