About Us

I’m Ducky, the founder of Urban Forage. Thirteen years ago, I started this journey out of a deep love for my adopted home and stories told through food and the art of everyday life. Cambodia, with its tangled markets, hidden kitchens, and living traditions, drew me in and never let go. What began as personal curiosity—wandering alleys, sharing meals, listening to vendors and makers—has grown into Urban Forage: a way to connect travelers and locals through the flavors, textures, and creativity that make a place truly alive. For me, this isn’t just about food tours or maps—it’s about preserving culture, celebrating resilience, and inviting others to taste the beauty of discovery.

Hi everyone and foodie people around the world! My name is Jackson, I am a foodie and street art tour guide in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I have been working for Urban Forage Food and Art Tour for nearly 5 years now and of course I still love it.

My favorite Cambodian street food on the tour is Num Pang Jruk Kwai (A bread filled with crispy pork belly serve with fresh papaya salad. It is an everyday snack in Cambodia.

Something that I enjoy the most for being a food and art tour guide is to have such a great chance to combine a love of food and art, while sharing that passion with my lovely guests. It is allowed me to meet new people, sharing knowledge about Cambodian cuisine and history as well as creating positive experiences to the tourist. I think the world should know Khmer Food better. Plus, it’s a rewarding career path that offers me an opportunity to develop skills, language and learn from every and each day with my guests.

Can’t wait to share a table with you!

See you soon!

Hi World! My name is Chea Savuth but everyone loves to call me Mr Lucky. I have been working with Urban Forage Food and Art Tour for 12 years now. My favorite Khmer food is Frog, does not matter if it is stirred fried or grill or BBQ, I like all the method how the frog is prepared. The best part of my job is to make tourist happy and enjoy riding with me with safe and care.

See you soon!

Hello there! My name is Van. I have been working with Urban Forage Food and Art Tour 8 years. My favorite Khmer dish on the tour is Fish Amok which is the national dish of Cambodia. It is super delicious; you must try it. The best of my job is meet and greet every nationality around the world that come to visit Cambodia and providing them safety and a good driving experience in the very busy city.

I can’t thank enough for Ducky that has allowed me to work and provides me an opportunity and to support my family.

See you soon!

Chumreap Sour everybody! My name is Savann AKA Mickey Mao also Tourist like to call me Mr Vacuum which is true as I like to eat. Since 2018 till now I have been with Urban Forage Food and Art Tour 7 years already. I am very happy that Ducky our lovely boss allows me to be a part of this amazing company and team. My favorite dish is Beef Lok Lak. My favorite part of the job is to provide the best driving experience for my guests and let them enjoy the amazing city of Phnom Penh.

Thank you so much and see you soon.

Hello everybody! I am Nin, I have been working with Urban Forage Food and Art Tour for 3 years. My favorite Khmer dish on the tour is Pineapple stir fried with chicken. I like my job as the driver and it allows me to meet many people around the world and I want to give them a warm welcome to Cambodia and travel with me safe and enjoyable.

Chumreap Sour Friends! My name is Pheak, I have been working with Urban Forage Food and Art Tour for 3 years so far and will continue further more. One best food I like the most on the tour is Chha Trokoun it means the morning glory stir fried with oyster sauce and garlic. My favorite part of my job as the driver is meet new people, give my guests to feel home while driving with me.

Hello Beautiful People!
My name is JB, and for nearly three years I’ve been on an incredible journey with Uban Forage, celebrating Phnom Penh through street art, Khmer culture, and the vibrant world of street food.
This adventure is about more than just exploring the city, it’s about sharing stories, flavors, and creative energy with you.

I’d love for you to join me as my guest in this journey. Let’s discover the hidden gems, taste the unexpected, and experience Phnom Penh in a way you’ll never forget.

Looking forward to meeting you!

JB

Soursdey! I’m Visal, a food tour guide based in Phnom Penh. I can’t believe I’ve already been working with Urban Forage for nearly three years, and yet I’m still as excited to run each tour as I was on my very first day. My favorite dish on the tour—the one I never skip—is Beef Lok Lak. It’s simple, but so delicious. What truly keeps me passionate about running these tours is the chance to meet incredible people from all over the world, sharing experiences and a mutual love for food.

Chomreap Sur (Hello in Khmer language), I’m Borey, a local tour guide born and raised in Siem Reap, near the great Tonle Sap lake. One of my favorite Cambodian dishes is Kokor Soup, a hearty soup my mother first taught me to cook. It’s a dish full of flavor and fond memories. I’ve been working with Urban Forage for a couple of years and I love how we connect travelers to Cambodian culture through our food tours. We share the stories behind our dishes, giving you a deeper appreciation for the food you’re enjoying. I’m excited to share my home with you and look forward to seeing you soon.

Hello everyone! My name is Rithy, I am a tuk tuk driver born and raised in SR Cambodia. I have been working with Urban Forage since 2024. It has been one year so far and I love it. My favorite dish on the tour is stuffed frog, it sounds weird for foreigners but it is delicious for me.

My favorite part of my job is delivering a great service to my guests while we are on the road. I wanted to share my life story with them and give them safe and sound travels with me.

My name is Dorn, a licensed local tour guide and food tour guide, born and raised in Siem Reap
Province, a region renowned for its rich Khmer culture. Among my favorite Cambodian dishes
are Amok Fish and Bobor Pek, a hearty soup that exemplifies the flavors and traditions of Khmer cuisine. These dishes are not only delicious but also carry deep cultural significance and cherished memories.

I have had the privilege of working with Urban Forage for several years, where I help connect travelers to Cambodian culture through curated food tours. By sharing the stories and heritage behind each dish, I aim to provide visitors with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the cuisine and culture. I look forward to welcoming guests and offering an authentic experience of Cambodia

Hi! I’m Rorm, I am a local tour guide. I was born and raised in a rural area and I love sharing local foods to anyone and always curious about foods. I’ve been working as a tour guide for almost two years. I love this job so much because it is fun, relaxed. It’s an opportunity to share my love for this city with people from all over the world. I enjoy meeting new people, telling stories, and helping guests discover the city and local foods. This job helps me to grow personally, learn more every day, and create memorable experiences that travelers truly appreciate and meaningful.

I really like Khmer traditional sour soup and Banana sticky rice. Anytime I ate them it always reminded the great memory from my grandparents and my parents when I was young

Hello! My name Hong, I am a local tour guide from Siem Reap Cambodia and I am passionate in foods and arts tours. I have been in love and working in this guiding job for more than 5 years. My great interests about this job are the opportunity to offer the various delicious Khmer foods along with the cultural and historical stories of Khmer cuisine transitioning from time to time to every traveler. My favorite dish is Fried red Ants with beef and Num Banh Chok. I’ve been working with Urban Forage for almost 2 years and I really like working with them because the company has a great procedure of tour process and being flexible to meet the guest’s preference for memorable experience. And this allows me to showcase Cambodia’s heritages through foods beyond the temple visit, especially gaining knowledge through exchange conversation to become my learning course for each tour as well.

Hello everybody! I am Noun, I have been working with Urban Forage Food and Art Tour for more than 1 year so far and will be more. My favorite Khmer dish on the tour is Chha Trokoun it means the morning glory stir fried with oyster sauce and garlic. It’s simple but too delicious for me especially when it comes to dipping sauce with Salt and Pepper Lime.

What inspiring me the most about my current job as the tuk tuk driver is to meet interesting people, interact with people and building trust and relationship with them and providing the best driving experience for my guest in my city.

Soursdey! I’m Panha, a food tour guide based in Phnom Penh. I’ve been working with Urban Forage for over a year, and each tour still feels as exciting as the first. My favorite dish on the tour—the one I always look forward to is Nombanh Chok. It’s such a classic and truly captures the taste of Cambodia.

What I enjoy most about this job is meeting incredible people from around the world and sharing Cambodia’s food culture on a global stage. It’s inspiring to see how food brings us together and creates lasting connections.

Chomreabsour! I’m Sokanha, a food/art tour guide based in Phnom Penh. I’m very excited that I have been joined and worked with Urban Forage for 6 months, and will continue further. My favorite dish on the tour is Bay Sach Chruk, it’s very simple but amazing taste especially with soup. For the most interesting for me to running on these tours is the chance to meet new people from all over the world, sharing an experiences, kindness, food, and culture.

I am Sarath, a food tour guide. I have been working with UF for nearly a year now. My favorite food is Borbor Phek (rice porridge with fish mixed with lots of vegetables). My favorite things about working at Urban Forage are we all have the same goals to bring the guests an amazing and informative experience of food testing of our authentic local Khmer foods with safety to meet the guest’s expectations. More than these, we are more than co-workers but we are like a family who work and correct each other in order to be able to make a better one.

Love Urban Forage and thanks for letting me be a part of your journey.

Best regards

Sarath!

Hello there! My name is Visal, I am a tuk tuk driver in SR Cambodia. I have been working with Urban Forage for a few months so far. My favorite dish on the tour is Sabak Fish Grill.

The few things that make me love my job the most are, I am able to meet all tourists around the world and make a good connection with them and provide them a safe driving experience and have a chance to improve my English.

Hello there! My name is Lay, I am a tuk tuk driver in SR Cambodia. I have been working with Urban Forage for a few months so far. My favorite dish on the tour is Stir Fried Kampot Crab with Green Pepper.

I love my job as the driver, because I have a chance to meet new people and show them my beautiful city.

Chum Reap Sour! I’m Moni, a street art and food tour guide based in Phnom Penh. It has been two months that I have been working with Urban Forage. Honestly speaking I like everything about the tour because it is very diversified. For the Street art tour, you do not only learn about the artists but also hear the interesting stories behind each Wall painting. On the top of that a chance to explore the unfrequently corners of Phnom Penh. Let’s say every corner has its own story! As for food tour, I like Num Banh Chok with Khmer soup the most, a traditional Khmer dish that worth a try when you are in Cambodia.

Sourdey and greeting! I am YongBean, a food and street art tour guide based in Phnom Penh. I have been working with Urban Forage for two months so far. My favorite dish on the tour is Nom Banh Chok which is my all-time favorite. It’s a traditional and simple dish of Cambodia yet really delicious. I would like to express my special thanks to Ducky who is our boss for having me as a team.

A favorite part of the job is, I could get to meet new people around the world and share my traditional food and culture.

Thank you!

Hello, my name is San Borin, I am a tuktuk driver in Siem Reap for over 25 years, I am very happy to have worked for Urban Forage for 1 year, I think it is a good fit for me. I always like street food like nam panh chaew, Khmer Noodles. I am happy when my customers enjoy and eat Khmer food. I give them with a safe trip and smile.