Kuyteav · Cambodian · Breakfast
Kuyteav
Born in Cambodia
“A clear broth surrounded by fresh herbs and aromatics—Cambodia's most popular breakfast, found everywhere from market stalls to restaurants.”
0 people have eaten this dish and left their thoughts across 6 platforms
9 in 10 mention distinct clarity of broth first
8 in 10 say it's worth it for the abundant fresh herbs and aromatics
4 in 10 would come back the same week
Synthesised from Google · Yelp · TripAdvisor · Reddit · 2 food blogs · Updated August 2026
The story the reviews tell
Kuyteav is Cambodia's answer to dawn hunger—a clear, fragrant rice noodle soup built on pork stock that meets you at market stalls before the heat arrives. What distinguishes it isn't richness but clarity: a pale, honest broth surrounded by fresh herbs, aromatics, and condiments that let each element speak. It's everywhere in Cambodia because it works everywhere, equally at home in a shophouse or at a roadside vendor's cart.
What makes this version distinct
Kuyteav (Khmer: គុយទាវ, kŭytéav [kujtiəw]) is a Cambodian noodle soup consisting of rice noodles with pork stock and toppings. It is a popular breakfast dish across all of Cambodia. The kuyteav can be found at marketplace stalls, roadside vendors, restaurants and in shophouses across the country, and is distinguished by its clear broth and array of herbs, aromatics and other garnishes and condiments.
Signature elements
What people love
- distinct clarity of broth
- abundant fresh herbs and aromatics
- widely accessible across all venues
- customizable with condiments
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