What Num kong is
Crusty baguette sold at markets, the base of num pang.
Num kong is listed as a bakery item in the Cambodia guide, where the index tags it vegetarian and mild. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Num kong
Num kong is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Cambodia. Bakeries sell out early, so go in the morning and follow the queue rather than the signboard.
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 kong 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 kong 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
- 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 Num kong, 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 kong, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
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Num kong: common questions
What is Num kong?
Crusty baguette sold at markets, the base of num pang. It is listed in the TasteBridge Cambodia guide as a bakery item.
How much does Num kong 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 kong vegetarian?
Num kong 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 kong?
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.