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    Cambodian baguette sandwich

    Num Pang

    4.6៛6k – ៛15kBest eaten on the go during a day of exploring, when you need a quick, reliable, and mess-free meal that is ready in seconds.
    Overview

    A crisp, airy Cambodian baguette sandwich loaded with savory fillings.

    A legacy of French colonial influence, this crispy-crusted, soft-centered baguette is stuffed with pâté, cold cuts, pickled carrots, daikon, fresh cucumber, cilantro, and a spicy chili spread.
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    What's in it

    • Rice flour or wheat flour batter
    • Palm sugar
    • Coconut
    • Egg
    • Condensed milk
    • Butter or oil
    • Salt
    • Sesame seeds
    • Optional pandan or mung bean filling
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    BreakfastSnackAfternoon

    Best eaten on the go during a day of exploring, when you need a quick, reliable, and mess-free meal that is ready in seconds.

    The story

    Origin & history

    A true cross-cultural staple, this sandwich evolved from the colonial-era baguette into a distinctively Khmer snack, adapted for local tastes with spicy house-made sauces and tropical herbs.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Ask for "Nom Pang Sach" (meat sandwich) and add "phet" if you can handle the local bird's eye chili heat.

    Paying

    Small stalls accept ៛ cash; always have small change ready as these are budget-friendly street snacks.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Wheat (gluten), soy, eggs (in mayo/pâté), pork.

    Nutrition & benefits

    A portable, balanced meal providing carbs for energy, protein from meats/pâté, and digestive aid from pickled vegetables.

    Health notes

    These are assembled quickly using fresh ingredients; look for carts with high turnover and clean, covered containers for pate and meats.

    How to eat it

    Hold it firmly with both hands—the crust is famously flaky and will shatter upon the first bite. Keep a napkin handy, as the chili sauce and pâté are generous.