What is Fish Ball Soup?
A delicate soup featuring bouncy handmade fish balls in a clear, savory broth with thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs. The fish balls are made from pounded freshwater fish mixed with tapioca starch, giving them a distinctive springy texture. Light and nourishing, it's a popular breakfast alternative to kuy teav.
- Price range: $1–3
- Spice level: No spice
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap
- The best fish balls are handmade daily — look for stalls that make them fresh on-site.
Fish Ball Soup
$1–3ស៊ុបគ្រាប់ត្រី
A delicate soup featuring bouncy handmade fish balls in a clear, savory broth with thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs. The fish balls are made from pounded freshwater fish mixed with tapioca starch, giving them a distinctive springy texture. Light and nourishing, it's a popular breakfast alternative to kuy teav.
Key Ingredients
- fish balls
- rice noodles
- bean sprouts
- cilantro
- green onion
- fried garlic
- fish sauce
Where to Find
- morning markets
- noodle shops
- street stalls
Best Cities
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
The best fish balls are handmade daily — look for stalls that make them fresh on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions
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