Chef Nak received the best master chef award in Singapore in 2024
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
Chef Nak invites her guests to taste homemade drinks at her home.
Chef Nak shows guests a special Khmer ritual ceremony at her home.
Elegant dining table set with glassware and ornate centerpiece, decorated with pink flowers, in a room with red curtains and colorful drapes.
One-of-a-kind homemade drinks by Chef Nak, crafted with fresh, local Cambodian ingredients. These vibrant beverages capture the refreshing essence of Cambodia—blending traditional recipes with modern flair for a truly unforgettable sip.
Chef Nak with Sonny (aka William Sonbuchner): Best Ever Food Review Show (BEFRS)
Chef Nak and a well-known television presenter
Discover a Cambodian hidden gem in a glass—an artisanal drink by Chef Nak, handcrafted with local ingredients and inspired by traditional Khmer flavors. This refreshing beverage blends culture, wellness, and authenticity, offering a unique taste of C
Talented Cambodian performers entertain Chef Nak's home dining guests.
Chef Nak shows guests traditional Khmer methods of preserving ingredients and food at her food lab.
Chef Nak in action preparing her innovative Cambodian cuisine
A chef garnishing a seafood dish with fresh herbs
Group of people standing around a long dining table in a rustic wooden hall, smiling at the camera.
A refreshing taste of Cambodia by Chef Nak, featuring a handcrafted drink made with fresh, local ingredients. This vibrant beverage reflects the essence of Khmer tradition and offers a cooling, authentic experience rooted in Cambodian culinary herita
Chef Nak is passionate about showcasing Cambodian cuisine to her international guests.
Chef Nak's unique Cambodian royal cuisine is prepared for her home dining experience guests.
Chef Nak leads a group of top German chefs at her place, where vibrant spices and fresh ingredients celebrate Cambodian culinary heritage.
Pomelo Shrimp Salad is an outstanding Cambodian dish from Kraches (Kratie) region in northeastern Cambodia; this mouthwatering recipe can be found in Chef Nak's cookbook Nhum.
A special seaweed salad by Chef Nak for her guests during her home dining experience in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Chef Nak: Culinary Icon of Cambodia with her award-winning cookbooks
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.
A tranquil natural pool nestled within Chef Nak’s luxury homestay offers a refreshing escape surrounded by lush greenery. Designed to harmonize with nature, this peaceful retreat invites guests to unwind, reflect, and embrace the gentle rhythms of Ca
Chef Nak captivates with a tantalizing dish from her acclaimed cookbook, SAOY.
Duck Salad from Chef Nak's cookbook Nhum is a recipe she discovered in the Seim Reap region—one of the numerous Cambodian salads that stand out for their crunchy and savory taste.
Chef Nak's home dining experience now includes a magnificent wooden house from Battambang, Cambodia.
Chef Nak's guests have a table waiting for them at her home.
Chef Nak captivates with a tantalizing dish from her acclaimed cookbook, SAOY.
Chef Nak and her dedicated team, united by a shared passion for preserving and celebrating Cambodian cuisine. From prep to plating, every member brings skill, heart, and heritage to each dish—creating unforgettable culinary experiences rooted in Khme
Chef Nak's recipe from the SAOY cookbook
Chef Nak proudly explained guest Khmer's most well-known ingredient, permented fish, "Prohok."
A group of 20 people enjoys the home dining experience with Chef Nak in a century-old Khmer wooden home.
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.
A taste of tradition by Chef Nak, showcasing a beautifully crafted Cambodian dish inspired by time-honored recipes. Made with local ingredients and deep cultural care, this plate celebrates the rich heritage and soul of Khmer cuisine.
Set and ready for an unforgettable gathering at Chef Nak’s home dining experience, where Cambodian culinary tradition meets innovation. Guests are welcomed to indulge in exquisitely prepared Khmer dishes, blending time-honored recipes with modern cre
A woman with glasses and dark hair in a white chef's coat holding a tray with a green drink, sliced fruit, and fresh herbs inside a dimly lit setting.
Cooking from the heart—Chef Nak’s village soup in the making captures the soul of rural Cambodian cuisine. Made with seasonal, local ingredients and guided by ancestral wisdom, this humble yet nourishing dish reflects the warmth and depth of Khmer fo
A view of the Chef Nak Culinary Art Center campus, which is poised to provide a diverse range of cultural activities.
Chef Nak prepares her delicious desserts for her home dining guests.
Chef Nak's royal dish in her SAOY cookbook
Experience Chef Nak’s culinary heritage in Siem Reap—an authentic Khmer wooden estate offering hands‑on cooking classes, intimate home‑dining experiences, and immersive food stories that celebrate Cambodia’s rich flavors and culture.
Chef Nak made a simple but delicious cake to celebrate her guests' birthdays.
Chef Nak is showing guests how she ate her childhood street food.
Guests are having a fantastic time while learning about Cambodian culture at Chef Nak's home dining experience 
Chef Nak captivates with a tantalizing dish from her acclaimed cookbook, SAOY.
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.
Swimming pool with lush green tropical plants on sides, two dark wooden buildings with balconies overhead, and cloudy sky in the background.
Chef Nak leads a group of top German chefs at her place, where vibrant spices and fresh ingredients celebrate Cambodian culinary heritage.
Chef Nak's nutritious yet delicious salad
Close-up of a hand holding a spoon over a bowl of seafood stir-fry with shrimp, red peppers, and green vegetables.
On Christmas Day, the Chef Nak team prepares a table for their home dining guests.
A tantalizing dish from Chef Nak's acclaimed cookbook, SAOY.
Chef Nak is telling her home dining guests about her childhood.
Chef Nak demonstrates a special Khmer ritual way, hand washing with homegrown kefirlime, at her home.
Chef Nak enthusiastically teaches foreign visitors Khmer dishes at her culinary arts center.
Chef Nak is happy in her outfit at her Culinary Art Center before greeting guests for their private home dining experience.
Chef Nak is preparing to greet guests at her opulent homestay by arranging lotus flowers
Chef Nak has prepared tasty Cambodian cuisine for the guests to enjoy during their private cooking session
Chef Nak’s signature plate showcases the elegance of the Cambodian culinary legacy, set against the backdrop of her beautiful wooden home—offering a truly unique and luxurious private dining experience.
After participating in a hands-on cooking class with Chef Nak, guests are enjoying lunch by the pool at Chef Nak's house.
It's a lovely century-old Khmer antique wooden house from Battambang, as seen from Chef Nak's homestay near her home dining experience spot.
At Chef Nak's home, young Cambodian visual artists paint on the wooden house sliding door
Puth, a member of the Chef Nak team, makes classic Cambodian delicacies using traditional tools.
Chef Nak leads a group of top German chefs at her place, where vibrant spices and fresh ingredients celebrate Cambodian culinary heritage.
Shrimp Fritter is one of Chef Nak's childhood street food recipes.
Chef Nak hosts a delightful sharing session with guests from the Cambodian Tourism Board at her food lab, showcasing iconic Cambodian ingredients. With her deep culinary expertise, she highlights the rich flavors, traditions, and cultural significanc
Before the Covid-19 breakout, guests take a culinary class with Chef Nak.
Ingredients for a dish from Chef Nak's award-winning cookbook, SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine. A very distinct dish that vanished for decades because of the war.
Chef Nak luxury homestay's balcony, a Khmer antique wooden home.
Group of waitstaff standing behind a banquet table in a restaurant, ready to serve guests.
Chef Nak's two aged wooden homes within the Chef Nak Culinary Art Center.
Chef Nak pairs drinks with 100% local produce liqueur and ingredients, such as rice paddy herb.
Chef Nak's dish from her SAOY Cookbook.jpg
Chef Nak leads a group of top German chefs at her place, where vibrant spices and fresh ingredients celebrate Cambodian culinary heritage.
Chef Nak's private cooking class includes lunch for guests.
Chef Nak makes cocktails for her guests, using only local ingredients.
Chef Nak presents her take on traditional Khmer papaya salad—a vibrant, flavorful dish made with fresh local ingredients. Balancing sweet, sour, and spicy notes, this refreshing salad is a modern homage to Cambodia’s rich culinary roots.
Chef Nak's cocktails made using local ingredients
Chef Nak's handmade Cambodian drinks are on their way to match with her home-cooked meals.
Our special homestay guests enjoyed afternoon tea on the balcony.
Chef Nak’s signature plate showcases the elegance of Cambodian culinary legacy, beautifully presented as part of a luxury private dining experience.
Chef Nak’s lobster paste meatball in the making—a refined Cambodian creation blending local seafood with traditional technique. Carefully handcrafted, this dish highlights the elegance and innovation at the heart of Khmer culinary artistry.
Cambodian local desserts by female celebrity Chef Nak
Chef Nak joyfully presents Shrimp Fritter (Kampoeus Chean), a childhood favorite.
Meet the Team Behind Chef Nak’s Cambodian Culinary Excellence
A large group of guests gather on the wooden balcony of Chef Nak's ancient home, which is surrounded by a a lush green garden.
Every dish is a reflection of Chef Nak’s energy, thoughtfulness, and deep passion for Cambodian cuisine. With authenticity at its core, her cooking embodies warmth, tradition, and the rich flavors of Khmer heritage, creating an unforgettable dining e
A charming coffee table adorned with local Cambodian touches at Chef Nak’s homestay—where every detail tells a story. From handwoven textiles to artisan-crafted décor, this cozy setting invites guests to connect with Khmer culture in an intimate, rel
Chef Nak uses a simple yet traditional method to wrap delicious Cambodian cuisine.
Young talented Cambodian performers entertain Chef Nak's home dining guests.
One of the rooms at Chef Nak's homestay has a private kitchen as well as a vegetable garden.
A modern semi-outdoor luxury bathroom connects to a historic Khmer wooden home at Chef Nak homestay.
A bedroom awaits lucky guests at Chef Nak homestay.
Chef Nak and her staff have prepared your drink.
Chef Nak discovers new dishes from elderly villagers in Seim Reap province, the Khmer Empire's oldest city. These dishes will be preserved, enhanced, and shared with the world through her cookbooks, social media content, and more.
A beautifully curated luxury coffee table at Chef Nak’s Cambodian homestay, where heritage meets refined design. Thoughtfully styled with cultural touches and artisanal elements, this inviting space reflects the warmth of Khmer hospitality and the el
Bedroom at Chef Nak homestay
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.
Set and ready for an unforgettable gathering at Chef Nak’s home dining experience, where Cambodian culinary tradition meets innovation. Guests are welcomed to indulge in exquisitely prepared Khmer dishes, blending time-honored recipes with modern cre
At Chef Nak's home, young Cambodian visual artists paint on the wooden house sliding door, traditional local market scene
A lovely bedroom at Chef Nak's old wooden home
Chef Nak Homestay furniture
Cozy living room with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a white sofa with colorful pillows and two matching chairs with red pillows at Chef Nak's luxury homestay
Another lovely bedroom at Chef Nak's old wooden home
A lovely bedroom at Chef Nak's old wooden home
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.
Chef Nak's Home Dining Experience is ready for a private big group.
As the sun sets, the Chef Nak century-wooden house is illuminated.
Chef Nak captivates with a tantalizing dish from her acclaimed cookbook, SAOY.
One of Cambodian Royal recipes in new Chef Nak's cookbook
Chef Nak captivates with a tantalizing dish from her acclaimed cookbook, SAOY.
Chef Nak prepares ingredients for her cooking class participants.
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
Chef Nak finger food is offered at the Rosewood Hotel in Phnom Penh.
Chef Nak finger food is offered at the Rosewood Hotel in Phnom Penh.
Four people standing on stage holding certificates in front of a large screen displaying first place for the 'Best of the Best Books' award, featuring a book about Cambodian cuisine, with text mentioning Cambodia, Saoy, Royal Cambodian Cuisine, and C
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
Chef Nak's award-winning cookbooks
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
Chef Nak: Culinary Icon of Cambodia and her Nhum Cookbook
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
Nhum Cookbook by Chef Nak, a Culinary Icon of Cambodia.
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
Chef Nak with some of her team
Chef Nak's cookbook NHUM features fried shrimp fritters on a banana leaf, a halved lime, a small bowl of salt, Kampot pepper, and lime.
Explore the essence of Cambodian home cooking with Chef Nak's NHUM cookbook.
Fried shrimp fritters on a banana leaf, a halved lime, a small bowl of salt, Kampot pepper, and lime are among the recipes in Chef Nak's cookbook NHUM.
A recipe from the NHUM cookbook, on a page of Pomelo Shrimp Salad. In the background, a bowl of Pomelo Shrimp Salad garnished with herbs.
Chef Nak is receiving the Best of the Best Cookbook Award in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2023. Cambodia's first, greatest, and most honorable awards.
Chef Nak's Nhum Cookbook
Chef Nak is receiving the Best of the Best Cookbook Award in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2023. Cambodia's first, greatest, and most honorable awards.
Another simple cake that Chef Nak made for her guests' birthday dinner at her home.
Chef Nak smiles at a wooden kitchen counter in her cozy, rustic kitchen at home in Phnom Penh.
Recipe in Nhum Cookbook
Beef Lok Lak is one of Cambodia's most well-known dishes, and the recipe can be found in Chef Nak's Nhum Cookbook.
Chef Nak's Nhum Cookbook. Available in both English and Khmer
SAOY, Chef Nak's Award-Winning Cookbook
Chef Nak is presenting her country dishes at the event where she received the Best of the Best Cookbook Award in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cambodia's first, greatest, and most honorable awards.
Chef Nak's hidden delicious Khmer dish. Are you able to guess what is inside?
Chef Nak is presenting her country dishes at the event where she received the Best of the Best Cookbook Award in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Chef Nak at her home, telling guests about Khmer culture, how we live, and what we eat.
Chef Nak prepared a table for her home dining experience guest during Christmas dinner.
Chef Nak, joined by her supportive husband, crafts an unforgettable dining experience at home, preparing exquisite Cambodian dishes for a large gathering of guests. Blending tradition, passion, and authenticity, each dish showcases the rich flavors a
Chef Nak, alongside a renowned Cambodian Master Chef, creates an unforgettable home dining experience, preparing exquisite Khmer dishes with passion and a smile. Using the finest local ingredients and time-honored techniques, they bring the rich flav
Chef Nak and her dedicated team bring the essence of Cambodian hospitality to life as they joyfully prepare authentic dishes for a memorable home dining experience. With fresh local ingredients and time-honored recipes, every dish tells a story of tr
Energetic, thoughtful, and deeply passionate, Chef Nak brings warmth and authenticity to every dish she creates. Her dedication to Cambodian cuisine goes beyond flavors—she makes every guest feel special, creating unforgettable dining experiences fil
A group of chefs, the Chef Nak team, preparing a traditional Cambodian dish wrapped in banana leaves at the home dining experience.
Every dish is a reflection of Chef Nak’s energy, thoughtfulness, and deep passion for Cambodian cuisine. With authenticity at its core, her cooking embodies warmth, tradition, and the rich flavors of Khmer heritage, creating an unforgettable dining e
Chef Nak, alongside a renowned Cambodian Master Chef, creates an unforgettable home dining experience, preparing exquisite Khmer dishes with passion and a smile. Using the finest local ingredients and time-honored techniques, they bring the rich flav
Chef Nak and her team including a renowned Cambodian Master Chef, create an unforgettable home dining experience, preparing exquisite Khmer dishes with passion and a smile. Using the finest local ingredients and time-honored techniques, they bring th
An ancient Khmer jar graces the luxury home dining space at Chef Nak’s homestay, serving as a timeless symbol of Cambodia’s artistic heritage. Carefully preserved and beautifully displayed, this piece adds depth, character, and cultural soul to the r
A nutritious Cambodian dish by Chef Nak, thoughtfully prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Rooted in tradition and crafted with care, this wholesome recipe reflects the balance of flavor and nourishment found in authentic Khmer cuisine.
Chef Nak and her team preparing a traditional Royal Cambodian dish for guests at her home in Phnom Penh
Experience Chef Nak’s culinary heritage in Siem Reap—an authentic Khmer wooden estate offering hands‑on cooking classes, intimate home‑dining experiences, and immersive food stories that celebrate Cambodia’s rich flavors and culture.
A peaceful walkway connects Chef Nak’s homestay to the intimate home dining space, guiding guests through a serene blend of nature and design. Lined with greenery and quiet charm, it sets the tone for a culinary experience rooted in warmth, tradition
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.
A neatly prepared hand towel awaits guests at Chef Nak’s home dining experience—offering a small yet thoughtful gesture of care. Rooted in Khmer hospitality, this simple touch reflects the warmth, refinement, and attention to detail that define every
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.
Chef Nak’s Heritage Residence in Siem Reap—two hand‑carved Khmer wooden villas framed by tropical gardens and a serene pool, offering guests an immersive, luxury stay rooted in Cambodian culture.