Phnom Penh's Night Market
Phnom Penh's Night Market
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- helenandpaul13Worcester, United Kingdom1,634 contributionsA must doI visited here a couple of times during my visit to the city. It's situated down by the river. First, there are rows of stalls outside selling food, gifts, watches, clothing etc. The clothing is marked "Versace" and "Calvin Klein" but you know it's all fake. However, there are bargains to be had, just remember to haggle for them and don't pay the price as advertised. You will be respected more if you are prepared to negotiate for a bargain. There is live music on every night and at the back is the food area, selling loads of freshly cooked street food in all forms. There are tables around or you could just sit one a rug on the floor and eat and be sociable. I had a meal here with a bottle of water which came to less that $4. I also has a large ice cream afterwards which cost $1. Everyone is very friendly and respectful and what more can a tourist really ask for than being part of a community atmosphere and eating and drinking with the locals for such a low price on a warm spring evening.Visited March 2023Written March 18, 2023
- vashishtha n2 contributionsOne time must visitGood place to shop if your are interested in replicas, I didn’t buy anything so won’t be able to comment on price. The quality look decent as compared to central market. Food stalls and people sitting together as a community is a nice gesture and experience. OK for 1 time visit if you are in Phnom Penh.Visited April 2023Traveled soloWritten April 23, 2023
- Soko37Budapest, Hungary4,352 contributionsNice food experiencedNot sure what we should expect but it turned to be really nice local food experience. Beside clothes and souvenirs, the part of market is food corner. Local food 🥘, soups, noodles 🍝, seafood 🦞 and salads. We ordered fresh and fried spring rolls, fried rice 🍚, chicken and seafood 🦞 soup. Really enjoyed. What is unique that you sit in the middle on carpets….Visited April 2023Traveled with familyWritten April 29, 2023
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Pietro M
Phnom Penh, Cambodia110 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Compared to the Central Market and Russian Market, I actually preferred the Night Market for a couple of reasons. Being outdoors makes it a little less claustrophobic in my opinion, although the stalls on the outskirts are still quite close. Also there are quite a few street food stands towards the back that have some very cheap but good meals available. I got egg fried rice for 2 dollars, as well as a coconut and strawberry soft serve for the same price. There's supposed to be live music but apparently that has been put on hold because of covid. Would definitely be great to see that return. Most of the stalls sell the same cheap knock-off clothing items and apparel that is a dime a dozen in these other markets in the city. Would love to see some locally made goods available.
Written June 13, 2022
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Bonnie S
Chilliwack, Canada1,481 contributions
Jan 2020
The clothing stall section was small and there was someone singing on a stage. We enjoyed the food section where we chose skewers to be cooked and bought some sugar cane juice. All of the food was delivered to us as we sat on the mats on the ground. We paid after we ate.
Written February 8, 2020
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Gerbra_10
Uxbridge, UK2,084 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
There are a few food vendors here where the locals come for food then sit on large mats that are provided. Condiments containers are dotterel over the mats allowing you to spread out. There is a stage and when we were there a female singer was up singing. Not sure who she was entertaining as no one was stood watching here. The stalls are all tourist tat or designer bags / clothing but I think designed in a sweat shop somewhere. There are lots of tuk tuks outside if needed. We walked the market in 10 minutes.
Written February 27, 2020
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Rebecca D
61 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Not that amazing. Was expecting a lot more. Unless you want sandals, shirts and fake clothes. The back of the market was the best place. You can eat street food for about $1-3 usd and sit on mats and people watch.
Written March 6, 2020
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helenandpaul13
Worcester, UK1,634 contributions
Mar 2023
I visited here a couple of times during my visit to the city. It's situated down by the river. First, there are rows of stalls outside selling food, gifts, watches, clothing etc. The clothing is marked "Versace" and "Calvin Klein" but you know it's all fake. However, there are bargains to be had, just remember to haggle for them and don't pay the price as advertised. You will be respected more if you are prepared to negotiate for a bargain.
There is live music on every night and at the back is the food area, selling loads of freshly cooked street food in all forms. There are tables around or you could just sit one a rug on the floor and eat and be sociable. I had a meal here with a bottle of water which came to less that $4. I also has a large ice cream afterwards which cost $1. Everyone is very friendly and respectful and what more can a tourist really ask for than being part of a community atmosphere and eating and drinking with the locals for such a low price on a warm spring evening.
There is live music on every night and at the back is the food area, selling loads of freshly cooked street food in all forms. There are tables around or you could just sit one a rug on the floor and eat and be sociable. I had a meal here with a bottle of water which came to less that $4. I also has a large ice cream afterwards which cost $1. Everyone is very friendly and respectful and what more can a tourist really ask for than being part of a community atmosphere and eating and drinking with the locals for such a low price on a warm spring evening.
Written March 19, 2023
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OttersTrotters
At my desk786 contributions
Jan 2023
Great locals market. Full of people who've come to meet friends, eat (very cheap) street food and browse the shops. Local performers singing to a appreciative crowd. Great place to hang out.
Written January 14, 2023
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Margaret H
Campbelltown, Australia324 contributions
Feb 2020 • Business
Visit to night market not all that thrilling. Stall after stall of the same thing. Fake copies of designer clothes, jewellery and watches. Watch out for pick pockets who work in groups to case you specially if you are a foreigner. Try to keep things to a minimum i.e. back packs and handbags. Travel without these as too much to keep a tab on. Keep things in sight and only carry what you need. Cheap eats, but be aware if you dine there must take off shoes to sit on the mats in the quad. Entertainment on stage live singers.
Written February 18, 2020
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Jesus V F H
Maastricht, The Netherlands541 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Visited the place few nights ago, it has around 10 halls of clothes, five each side. Most of them have the same items so it's boring. Live music. Food in the back is mostly everybody selling meat... The best thing about the market was the coconut ice cream from the couple on the left side!
Written March 24, 2020
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vashishtha n
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Good place to shop if your are interested in replicas, I didn’t buy anything so won’t be able to comment on price. The quality look decent as compared to central market. Food stalls and people sitting together as a community is a nice gesture and experience. OK for 1 time visit if you are in Phnom Penh.
Written April 23, 2023
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Lookingforthegood
Greater London, UK383 contributions
Nov 2021
Polyester Heaven. Lines of garish shirts in polyester, which would be like wearing a plastic bag in Phnom Penh heat.
Nothing priced, of course not, they want to look the mug up and down and make up the price on the spot.
I did ask what a polyester T shirt cast. Nothing special, no famous name on it - $10!!
It was a great struggle to keep a straight WHITE face.
Some food sold and mats laid down to sit on to eat. For me it might have been $6 for a stir fry.
Nothing priced, of course not, they want to look the mug up and down and make up the price on the spot.
I did ask what a polyester T shirt cast. Nothing special, no famous name on it - $10!!
It was a great struggle to keep a straight WHITE face.
Some food sold and mats laid down to sit on to eat. For me it might have been $6 for a stir fry.
Written December 1, 2021
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Raymonddgabriel
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia1 contribution
what time does it close ?
Raymonddgabriel
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia1 contribution
What time does central market and the russian market close please?
I want to know phone number I want to contact you
Marc Derveeuw
Ostend, Belgium413 contributions
Hi. I do not give my number.
Shauna E
54 contributions
I collect tiny cats made from various materials from every country I visit. I will be in Phnom Penh in a couple of weeks and am wondering where I can get my Cambodian cat to add to my collection.
MClaytonCarson
Indiana142 contributions
The central market has just about everything but can be a bit overwhelming. The night market is smaller and carries mainly clothing but it does have several booths that sell local statues and sculptures. The only other place that I would try is the art district near the national museum. The Tuk-Tuk drivers know how to get to all of those places. Good luck.
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