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It is unique for displaying and selling a variety of insects such as crickets, giant water bugs, and silkworms to tourists and locals.
About This Spot
Walking into Bug Market in Skuon feels like stepping into a living insect encyclopedia—crickets scuttle across wooden stalls, giant water bugs glimmer under flickering lights, and silkworms hang in delicate bundles. The air buzzes with a mix of earthy musk from the freshly harvested bugs and the faint sweetness of rice cakes that locals wrap them in for quick bites. Tourists and residents mingle, laughing as they pick their “picks” from bright displays, each insect shimmering like a miniature treasure.
What makes this market unforgettable is not just the novelty of eating insects but the way the vendors present them: fried crickets crackle with a salty crunch that’s oddly comforting, while roasted water bugs offer a savory depth reminiscent of deep‑fried delicacies. The silkworms, often served boiled or stir‑fried, deliver a subtle nutty flavor that surprises even the most skeptical palate. With every bite, you taste the local culture’s fearless creativity and the simple joy of turning humble bugs into must‑try street food.
Location
St 392, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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