Siem Reap, Cambodia
Cook Siem Reap
Visit the market, prepare Khmer dishes by hand, then sit down and enjoy what you made.
Siem Reap's First Cooking School
Khmer cooking, taught here since 1999.
Paper Tiger is recognized as Siem Reap's first cooking school created for international travelers. Today, the award-winning experience remains hands-on, friendly and centered on real Khmer ingredients, professional instruction and the meal you make yourself.
1999 First cooking school for international travelersTravelers' Choice Award-winning guest experience2.5-3 hrs Market, cooking and meal
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What to Expect
From Pub Street to your own Khmer meal.
The experience is designed for beginners as well as confident home cooks. No previous cooking experience is needed.
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Meet at Paper Tiger
Meet at Paper Tiger Eatery, 59 Street 08, in the middle of Pub Street, next door to Angkor What? Bar and in front of Temple Club. There is no hotel pickup.
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Walk the historic market
Visit a nearby local market with your teacher and learn about Cambodian produce, meats, herbs, spices and ingredients used in Khmer cooking.
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Choose what you want to cook
Select from a menu of Khmer dishes. Examples include fresh or fried spring rolls, green mango salad, fish or chicken amok, vegetarian amok, chicken curry, beef loc lac and Cambodian desserts.
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Cook with a professional teacher
Return to Paper Tiger's cooking area, prepare your ingredients and cook step by step at your station with guidance throughout the class.
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Sit down and enjoy your meal
Your cooking becomes lunch or dinner. Enjoy the dishes you prepared, then take the recipes home digitally so you can cook them again.
Choose Your Menu
Cook the Khmer dishes you want to learn.
Guests choose from a menu rather than all cooking the same dish. Popular choices include Amok, Chicken Curry, Beef Loc Lac, spring rolls, green mango salad and vegetarian options. Dietary requirements can be shared when booking.
IncludedHistoric market tour
IncludedProfessional cooking teacher
IncludedLunch or dinner you prepare
IncludedDigital recipe book
Meeting pointPaper Tiger Eatery, Pub Street
TransportationNo pickup. Meet at the restaurant.
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Reserve now. Pay when you arrive.
Select Group or Private Cooking Class, choose your date and one of our three daily time slots, enter your details and receive a Paper Tiger booking reference. No advance payment is required.
Large group? Email papertigereatery@gmail.com for special pricing.
FAQs
Cooking class FAQs
How long is the cooking class?
Allow approximately 2.5 to 3 hours for the market tour, cooking class and the meal you prepare.
Is the market tour included?
Yes. The class includes a visit to a nearby local market before cooking.
What can I cook?
We have a menu for guests to choose from. Options can include spring rolls, green mango salad, Amok, Chicken Curry, Beef Loc Lac, vegetarian dishes and Cambodian desserts.
Do I need cooking experience?
No. No previous cooking experience is needed. The teacher guides you through the preparation and cooking step by step.
Do you provide hotel pickup?
No. There is no pickup. Please meet directly at Paper Tiger Eatery on 59 Street 08 in Pub Street.
When do I pay?
Pay when you arrive. No advance payment or deposit is required for a standard online booking.
Meeting Point
Meet us in the middle of Pub Street.
Paper Tiger Eatery, 59 Street 08, Krong Siem Reap 171000. Next door to Angkor What? Bar and in front of Temple Club. The class ends back at the same place.