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Night Market
Riverfront open air market
Phnom Penh night market is a riverfront open air market with a cozy atmosphere. In Cambodian known as Psar Reatrey, the small market is located in the center of town near Wat Phnom. The entrance is on Sisowath Quay along the Tonle Sap river, a nice place for an evening stroll.
Try some local street food, listen to live Cambodian music and browse for clothing, watches and various knick knacks.
Clothing, handbags & watches
Every weekend vendors set up their stalls. Among the items on offer are watches, jewelry, shoes, clothing, fashion accessories, souvenirs, belts, handbags and all kinds of knick knacks.
Fake designer clothes
If you’re looking for fake designer products, the night market is the place to go. On offer are fake designer clothes, handbags and watches from brands as Lacoste, Gucci and Chanel, sometimes incorrectly spelled.
Fresh fruit & vegetables
Cambodia produces a lot of tropical fruit. At the night market you can buy fresh local fruits like coconut, mango, banana, durian, dragon fruit, mangosteen, lychee, rambutan and longan, to name a few.
Cambodian street food
Phnom Penh night market is a good place to eat Cambodian street food. Prices are low. Expect to pay between US$ 1 and US$ 2 per plate.
Among the dishes to try are noodle soup, fried rice, spring rolls, Cambodian sausages, grilled pork on skewers, steamed pork bun, grilled sausage on skewers, fish amok and BBQ chicken.
Have a fruit shake or freshly pressed sugar cane juice with ice to go with the food.
Colorful desserts
There is plenty of choice of colorful Cambodian desserts that look very appetizing. Enjoy coconut ice cream, taro ice cream, pumpkin custard, mango with sticky rice, banana cake or Khmer layer cake with coconut cream.
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Squat on mats
Once you have your food, head over to the open area covered with floor mats. Take off your shoes and squat on the mats like the local people do. Condiments like chili sauce and sugar are placed on the mats. There are a few tables with plastic chairs.
Live music
At the end of the market is a small stage where local people play live Cambodian music. Often the music is traditional Khmer, and usually pretty loud.
Opening hours
Phnom Penh night market opens every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 pm until 11 pm.
Location
You will find the night market between Street 106 and Oknha Ing Bun Hoaw Avenue (Street 108) in the center of Phnom Penh, a few hundred meters South of Wat Phnom. The main entrance gate is on Preah Sisowath Quay, the riverside boulevard.
How to get there
Get to the night market by taxi, tuk tuk or cyclo.
Entrance fee
Entrance is free.
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