Chef Nak preparing traditional Cambodian cuisine.
Chef Nak’s private culinary experience venue in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Recipe from Chef Nak's award-winning cookbook "SAOY"
Chef Nak's renowned expertise is showcased in her cookbooks, "NHUM - Recipes from a Cambodian Kitchen" and "SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine.
Traditional Royal Cambodian dish with assorted ingredients, including crayfish, rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and seasonings arranged on a decorative tray.
The century-old wooden home of Chef Nak
Fish Lemongrass Salad from Chef Nak's Nhum cookbook has a very unusual and interesting flavor when compared to many other Cambodian salads, displaying how inventive the Cambodian people are in terms of cuisine.
Chef Nak Culinary Art Center's campus
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—a lovingly restored, hand‑carved Khmer wooden home offering luxury stays amid tropical gardens and authentic Cambodian cultural charm.

Chef Nak is a Cambodian culinary and cultural brand creating exceptional experiences that connect guests to Cambodia through food, stories, heritage, and heartfelt hospitality.

Discover Cambodia through the way we cook, share, and welcome.

  • Chef Nak preserves and promotes Cambodia's rich culinary traditions while fostering global culinary innovation. Through sustainable practices and cultural exchange, we share Cambodian cuisine's flavors and stories, supporting local communities and gaining international appreciation.

    From Cambodia's bustling markets to kitchens worldwide, we craft extraordinary culinary experiences that blend tradition with innovation. We pride ourselves on every dish, story, and connection we create, guided by sustainability, authenticity, and cultural exchange.

    “I am dedicated to elevating and sharing the vibrant flavors and rich cultural heritage of Cambodian cuisine with the world. I dream of a future where Cambodian food is celebrated globally, not only as a tribute to our nation's legacy but also as a source of inspiration for culinary creativity and innovation everywhere.” Chef Nak.

Explore private Cambodian culinary and cultural experiences in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

  • Chef Nak’s signature salad recipe prepared with fresh Cambodian ingredients

    CHEF NAK PRIVATE HOME DINING EXPERIENCE

    Step into a Cambodian heritage home for a private tasting journey shaped by seasonal ingredients, traditional and regional recipes, storytelling, thoughtfully paired drinks, and live traditional music.

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  • Chef Nak’s Rare Cambodian Refreshment — A True Hidden Gem

    CHEF NAK IMMERSIVE COOKING CLASS

    Begin at a local market, discover the ingredients that shape Cambodian cooking, then return to our heritage kitchen for a hands-on culinary experience exploring techniques, flavors, and stories.

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  • Chef Nak's century-old wooden homed

    CULTURAL STAY AT CHEF NAK HERITAGE RESIDENCE

    Stay within a Cambodian heritage home surrounded by traditional architecture, art, gardens, nature, and warm hospitality—a peaceful way to experience Cambodia beyond conventional tourism.

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  • Close-up of Chef Nak’s signature Cambodian dessert, beautifully plated.

    REGULAR CAMBODIAN HOME MEAL

    For guests staying at Chef Nak Heritage Residence who are also joining one of our signature culinary experiences, we offer a relaxed Cambodian home meal featuring traditional dishes prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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Love From Our Guests

  • A Michelin worthy experience

    “My husband, a friend, and I just returned from a five-week trip through Southeast Asia and Japan. We had many fantastic experiences, but count our dinner, stay, market visit, and cooking class with Chef Nak as one of the highlights of the trip...”

    —Weezie, Mar 29, 2025

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  • 6 stars if I could give it.

    “Chef Nak Homestay was highly recommended as a great place to stay and an amazing culinary experience. Both exceeded our hopes and expectations...”—Parkcasa15, Feb 8, 2026

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  • AMAZING smiling artist in Cambodian cuisine

    "As a family that was raised in multicultural Montreal (that has a very well-known foodie tradition), it’s hard to impress us. BUT Then came Chef Nak, bustling with energy…” —Thekazmtl, Jan 26, 2026

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  • Chef Nak Superstar!

    “SO SO COOL. Chef Nak is a gem of Cambodia. This was such a special experience for us. She treated us like royalty, made the cooking experience so fun and leisurely, and…” —Jesseg, Jan 15, 2026

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A Glimpse Into Our Experiences

Private Cooking Class

Home Dining Experience

Cultural Stay

Trusted by international media, cultural institutions, and discerning travelers.

  • Chef Nak featured in Travel & Leisure "How a Chef’s Homestay Near Phnom Penh Is Preserving Cambodia’s Culinary Heritage"

    Travel & Leisure

    What and Where Inspires 5 of the Best Female Chefs in Asia

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  • A Cambodian chef is one of a few women looking to revive her culture's nearly forgotten Khmer recipes; her recent cookbook, Saoy, was named 'the best cookbook in the world'.

    BBC

    The Return Of Cambodia's Food Lost During The Khmer Rouge Regime

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  • The article "A Brutal Dictatorship Decimated Cambodia's Culinary Heritage" by Robb Report on Chef Nak. "This Self-taught Chef is Bringing it Back"

    Robb Report

    A Brutal Dictatorship Decimated Cambodia’s Culinary Heritage. This Self-Taught Chef Is Bringing It Back.

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  • The article "A Chef's Quest to Preserve Cambodia's Lost Flavors" in the New York Times about Chef Nak.

    The New York Times

    A Chef’s Quest to Preserve Cambodia’s Lost Flavors

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  • Condé Nast Traveler featured Chef Nak "HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH PHNOM PENH, ACCORDING TO A CHEF ROTANAK ROS"

    Condé Nast Traveler

    HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH PHNOM PENH, ACCORDING TO A CHEF ROTANAK ROS

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  • Chef Nak interviewed by Financial Times about her culinary journeys

    FINANCIAL TIMES

    Recipes die every day. Very occasionally, they come back to life

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  • Travel + Leisure features Chef Nak's Home Dining Experience. "14 of the Best Dining Experiences Around the World"

    Travel and Leisure

    14 of the Best Dining Experiences Around the World

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  • ATLAS OBSCURA article "MEET THE CHEF REVIVING ROYAL CAMBODIAN RECIPES" features Chef Nak.

    Atlas Obscura

    Meet the Chef Reviving Royal Cambodian Recipes

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  • The South China Morning Post included Chef Nak's home dining experience as one of "Asia's 7 top emerging foodie travel destinations - from Mongolia to Myanmar, and Cambodia to Changsha, China."

    South China Morning Post

    Asia’s 7 top emerging foodie travel destinations

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  • The Times features Chef Nak's cultural offerings. "A new female-led tour of Cambodia puts women in the spotlight"

    The Times

    A new female-led tour of Cambodia puts women in the spotlight

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  • A woman smiling and wearing glasses, holding two magazines with a woman in a turquoise dress on the cover. There are four cupcakes on a plate in front of her on the table, and a few bowls and utensils are visible nearby. The background features a decorative wall hanging behind her.

    Yahoo! Finance

    Cambodian Celebrity Chef Rediscovers and Saves the Forgotten Flavors of Royal Home Cuisine With Launch of New Cookbook

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  • CAMBODGE MAG features Chef Nak's cookbook "GASTRONOMIE: « SAOY », QUAND LA CAMBODGIENNE CUISINE DEVIENT DE L'ART"

    Cambodge Mag

    Phnom Penh & Exposition : « SAOY », quand la cuisine cambodgienne devient de l'art

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  • TASTE OF HOME, starring Chef Nak"10 Asian Chefs and Innovators Who Have Changed the Way We Eat"

    Taste of Home

    10 Asian Chefs and Innovators Who Have Changed the Way We Eat

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  • ATLAS OBSCURA spoke with Chef Nak on "It Takes a Village to Feed Cambodia's Ravenous Ghosts."

    Atlas Obscura

    It Takes a Village to Feed Cambodia’s Ravenous Ghosts

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  • Chef Nak is described as "A Champion of Cambodian Cuisine" in the Epoch Times.

    The Epoch Times

    A Champion of Cambodian Cuisine

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  • Chef Nak was featured in THE PHNOM PENH POST as "Khmer Cuisine an Artform."

    The Phnom Penh Post

    Rotanak: Khmer cuisine an art form

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  • THE PHNOM PENH POST highlighted Chef Nak. "Chef Nak highlighting the pure essence of Khmer cuisine"

    The Phnom Penh Post

    SAOY: Chef Nak highlights the pure essence of Khmer cuisine

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The Economic Times feature on Chef Nak

Travel + Leisure

Chef & Rare feature on Chef Nak
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