I signed up for a day's cooking class with Cooking Cambodia - a cookery school run by Mr Lak Poun in Phnom Penh - Poun is his first name which in Cambodia is written after the surname. The school is opposite the garden of the Russian Embassy. The view is of palm, mango and other tropical fruit trees with busy... more

Great cooking course!! I participated in december 2007. Great classic khmer style food. The instructor was educated by Friends International in Phnom Penh. Dishes I made: Amok, Samlor Kor Ko, Red Cambodian Curry (veggie), Num Batt (steamed rice-cakes) More info on my experiency (dutch): http://www.brotherlouis.nl/reistips-backpacken/cambodja/kookcursus-cambodia-cooking-class-phnom-penh more

Our family of 6 started our trip to Cambodia with this class. It was wonderful. We showed up at the Frizz restaurant, and our cook immediately took us to the market in tuk-tuks. We saw different kinds of mint and other herbs, meats, fish (alive and dead), chickens (very fresh, still living), and many other things. "Lucky" gave us a... more

I've just back from a cooking holiday in Cambodia - it was outstanding. My girlfriend and I travelled through the entire country, seeing all the sites and 'bes bits' whilst all the while keeping the focus of each day on the food. It's a great cuisine, often overlooked (not suprisingly with Vietnam on one side and Thailand on the other!)... more

I always think food is at the heart of culture. To spend a day with our wonderful Cambodian cooking teacher exploring the market, and then learning Khmer cooking techniques and recipes gave me a greater sense of connection to this fascinating country. more

I joined the just opened Cambodia Cooking Class the last time I was in Phnom Penh. Really loving Khmer food (yes, it is good food, believe me!), I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The class is set on a breezy terrace in a Khmer style villa, the English speaking cook is a wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly woman, and the atmosphere is... more

Cours très décevant. Tout avait pourtant bien commencé. Le jeune cuisinier est très sympathique, la visite du marché le matin... more