Mee Katang (មីកាតាំង) — Cambodian Food Encyclopedia
Claypot noodles with seafood or pork in a rich, savory sauce.
What is Mee Katang?
Mee Katang is a Chinese-influenced dish featuring egg noodles cooked in a clay pot with a rich gravy, seafood (or pork), and vegetables. The clay pot retains heat and creates slightly crispy noodle edges. Topped with a fried egg, it's a hearty, comforting meal.
- Price range: $2–5
- Spice level: No spice
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang
- The crispy noodle edges from the clay pot are the best part.
Mee Katang
$2–5មីកាតាំង
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Mee Katang is a Chinese-influenced dish featuring egg noodles cooked in a clay pot with a rich gravy, seafood (or pork), and vegetables. The clay pot retains heat and creates slightly crispy noodle edges. Topped with a fried egg, it's a hearty, comforting meal.
Key Ingredients
- egg noodles
- seafood or pork
- soy sauce
- oyster sauce
- vegetables
- egg
- garlic
Where to Find
- Chinese-Khmer restaurants
- local restaurants
Best Cities
Phnom PenhSiem ReapBattambang
Dietary Information
✓ dairy-free
Insider Tip
The crispy noodle edges from the clay pot are the best part.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best places to find authentic Khmer food are local markets (phsar), family-run roadside restaurants, and traditional Cambodian eateries away from tourist strips. In Phnom Penh, try Orussey Market or Kandal Market. In Siem Reap, the Old Market area and Pub Street's back lanes have many authentic stalls. Ask guesthouses for recommendations — locals always know best.
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