What Lok lak is
Stir-fried beef with pepper and a lime dipping sauce.
Lok lak is listed as a dish in the Cambodia guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours and rice-based. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Lok lak
Lok lak is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Cambodia. Markets and casual counters are the best value; the sit-down restaurant version is usually larger and more expensive.
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
Lok lak sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. 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, Lok lak is one of 7 dish entries and 2 mid-range items; 2 items share the familiar flavours tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Rice is the base of the plate. Ask whether it is included or charged separately, and whether refills are free.
- Flavours are approachable rather than challenging, which makes this a safe first order if the menu is unfamiliar.
- 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 Lok lak, 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 Lok lak, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
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Lok lak: common questions
What is Lok lak?
Stir-fried beef with pepper and a lime dipping sauce. It is listed in the TasteBridge Cambodia guide as a dish.
How much does Lok lak cost in Cambodia?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Lok lak vegetarian?
Lok lak is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Lok lak?
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.