What Num ansom is
Sticky rice cake wrapped in banana leaf, sweet or savoury.
Num ansom is listed as a bakery item in the Cambodia guide, where the index tags it vegetarian. 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 Num ansom
Num ansom is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Cambodia. Look for a shop with a short list of items and a steady stream of local customers.
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
Num ansom 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, Num ansom is one of 2 bakery item entries and 7 budget items; 4 items share the vegetarian 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
- 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 Num ansom, 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 Num ansom, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
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Num ansom: common questions
What is Num ansom?
Sticky rice cake wrapped in banana leaf, sweet or savoury. It is listed in the TasteBridge Cambodia guide as a bakery item.
How much does Num ansom 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 Num ansom vegetarian?
Num ansom 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 Num ansom?
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 bakery item for Cambodia. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.