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Num pang in Cambodia: what to expect

In Cambodia, Num pang is the kind of dish that explains the local menu better than a translation app. Crusty baguette sandwich with pork, pate and pickles.

Dish Phnom Penh Budget · under US$8 familiar flavourspork

What Num pang is

Crusty baguette sandwich with pork, pate and pickles.

Num pang is listed as a dish in the Cambodia guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours and pork. 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 Num pang

Our index links Num pang to Phnom Penh. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.

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 pang 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.

BandTypical rangeItemsExamples
Budgetusually under US$87Kuy teav, Num pang, Samlor kako
Mid-rangeroughly US$8–202Fish amok, Lok lak
Premiumusually US$20 and up0—

Within this list, Num pang is one of 7 dish entries and 7 budget items; 2 items share the familiar flavours tag.

Dietary notes

  • Pork tag: pork or a pork-derived ingredient is part of the indexed recipe. Ask before ordering if you avoid it.

How to order it

  • 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 Num pang, 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 pang, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.

Num pang: common questions

What is Num pang?

Crusty baguette sandwich with pork, pate and pickles. It is listed in the TasteBridge Cambodia guide as a dish.

How much does Num pang 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 pang vegetarian?

Num pang 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 Num pang?

Our index links it to Phnom Penh. Ask locally for the version 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.