What Kralan is
Sticky rice with coconut and beans, baked in bamboo.
Kralan is listed as a dish in the Cambodia guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Kralan
Kralan is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Cambodia. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Cambodia guide also covers 7 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Kralan sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 9 food entries we track for Cambodia, 7 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 7 | Kuy teav, Num pang, Samlor kako |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Fish amok, Lok lak |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Kralan is one of 7 dish entries and 7 budget items; 3 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Cambodia items that make most sense alongside Kralan, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Cambodia items share the most tags with Kralan, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
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Kralan: common questions
What is Kralan?
Sticky rice with coconut and beans, baked in bamboo. It is listed in the TasteBridge Cambodia guide as a dish.
How much does Kralan cost in Cambodia?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Kralan vegetarian?
Kralan is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Kralan?
Our index lists it across Cambodia, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Cambodia. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.