Inside Chef Nak’s Siem Reap culinary arts center—a curated gallery of traditional Cambodian ingredients, antique clay stoves, stone mortars, and live demonstrations of time‑honored Khmer cooking techniques.
Large private dining setup at Chef Nak’s wooden home
Chef Nak’s team standing beside a fully set long table in her wooden home, prepared to host a big VIP group for a private Cambodian dining experience.
Recipe from Chef Nak's award-winning cookbook "SAOY"
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's renowned expertise is showcased in her cookbooks, "NHUM - Recipes from a Cambodian Kitchen" and "SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine.
Recipe from Chef Nak's award-winning cookbook "SAOY"
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.
This tasty and colorful Cambodian dessert is included in Chef Nak's Nhum cookbook. It's a type of communal dessert in which people come together and work on it as a team, often during their free time.
The century-old wooden home of Chef Nak
Chef Nak Culinary Art Center's campus
Green vegetable garden and swimming pool nestled between two traditional Cambodian wooden houses at Chef Nak’s Heritage Home.

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 as a source of inspiration for culinary creativity and innovation everywhere.

  • 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.

Join us on these culinary adventures that are not just about food but also about heritage, community, and the joy of sharing meaningful moments around the table.

  • Chef Nak's century-old wooden homed

    Luxury Cultural Stay

    A private, immersive Cambodian living experience hosted in our heritage wooden homes. More than a stay, it is an invitation to unwind, connect, and experience Cambodian hospitality through daily life, food, and culture.

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  • Artists perform during Chef Nak's Home Dining Experience.

    Home Dining Experiences

    A private, immersive Cambodian culinary journey hosted by award-winning Chef Nak in her heritage home. More than a meal, it is an intimate cultural moment shaped by seasonal ingredients, royal recipes, and warm local hospitality.

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  • Three female guests enjoying a private cooking class with Chef Nak—learning traditional Cambodian recipes in an authentic and intimate setting.

    Private Cooking Classes

    An immersive market-to-table cooking journey hosted by award-winning Chef Nak, where fresh local ingredients, traditional techniques, and warm Cambodian hospitality come together in a heritage home.

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  • Chef Nak's finger food dish at the guests' gathering

    REGULAR CAMBODIAN HOME MEAL

    A simple, home-style Cambodian meal for Cultural Stay guests, prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients and shared in the relaxed warmth of our heritage home.

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  • Chef Nak is gearing up a Cambodian dining experience at the people's home.

    A Culinary Journey in Your Home

    An exclusive in-home Cambodian dining experience with Chef Nak, where heritage recipes, seasonal ingredients, and cultural storytelling transform your own space into an intimate fine-dining setting.

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CHEF NAK LUXURY HOMESTAY

CHEF NAK PRIVATE LUXURY COOKING CLASS

TripAdvisor

Weezie, Mar 29, 2025

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, Mr,et visit, and cooking class with Chef Nak as one of the highlights of the trip...” Read More

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Tommym56, December 2024

Fine dining and sparkling conversation

“We had a wonderful late afternoon and evening with Chef Nak at her magical home experiencing wonderful cuisine & conversation.

We were treated to a five course sampling menu carefully crafted from a variety of recipes discovered by Chef Nak’s culinary...” Read More

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FamSiam, January 2023

Transcendent Dining & Cultural Experience

“Wife and husband team Nak and Sarin have created an oasis a short ferry ride away from the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh, where one can retreat to the peace and quiet of the countryside to experience a traditional, and sometimes royal, dining experience…” Read More

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GalwayMike, March 2020

An absolute top experience in Phnom Penh

“We dined with Chef Nak at her fabulous home in January 2020. I don't know where else you can get an intimate dining experience like this where Chef Nak and her team entertain you in her home while explaining the origins and stories of rural…” Read More

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SELECTED PRESS ARTICLES

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

    Travel & Leisure

    How a Chef’s Homestay Near Phnom Penh Is Preserving Cambodia’s Culinary Heritage

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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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  • How a Chef’s Homestay Near Phnom Penh Is Preserving Cambodia’s Culinary Heritage
  • The return of Cambodia's food lost during the Khmer Rouge regime
  • A Brutal Dictatorship Decimated Cambodia’s Culinary Heritage. This Self-Taught Chef Is Bringing It Back.
  • A Chef’s Quest to Preserve Cambodia’s Lost Flavors
  • https://www.cntraveler.com/story/ask-a-local-phnom-penh-cambodia-rotanak-ros
  • Financial Times Logo
  • Black silhouette of a woman standing with arms raised in front of a sunset background with whales jumping out of the water.
  • Logo of South China Morning Post with a black background and two vertical rectangles, one gray and one black.
  • The logo of The Times, a British newspaper, featuring a crest with a lion and unicorn and the text 'The Times' underneath.
  • Logo of The Epoch Times with the tagline 'Truth and Tradition'.
  • The logo of The Phnom Penh Post with black background and Gothic-style text.
  • Logo with the words "Wine & Dine."
  • Text logo that reads "Taste of Home" in black and purple font.