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Secret Unveiled: Why McDonald’s is missing in Cambodia?


For travelers seeking a familiar bite abroad, spotting the iconic golden arches of McDonald’s can be a comforting sight.

But wait, there is a surprising absence of McDonal’s, the biggest fast food franchise in the world, in every corner of Cambodia.

Why is this fast food giant missing from a nation increasingly integrated with the global market? Let Nadova unveil the reason behind why McDonald’s is missing in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, and every corner of Cambodia.

Why McDonald’s is missing in Cambodia?

Deep-Rooted Culinary Food Culture

Cambodia has a rich and vibrant cuisine

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Cambodia has a rich and vibrant cuisine centered around fresh and local ingredients.

Rice is the staple food, along with a variety of sir-fired dishes, curries, and fresh seafood. This established culinary landscape leaves less of an advantage for the Western food offered by McDonald’s to attract Cambodians.

Strong Fast-Food Presence

Cambodia has its own well-established fast food scene.

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While McDonald’s is the king of fast food in most of the countries of the world, Cambodia has its own well-established fast food scene.

KFC, one of the direct competitors of McDonald’s, has moved quicker in Asia than McDonald’s, including Cambodia.

Besides KFC, some other international fast-food brands such as Burger King, Domino’s Pizza, Texas Chicken, etc., have jumped into the Cambodian fast-food world and serve millions of Cambodians.

Some local chains like "Lucky Burger" and "Brown Coffee" provide Cambodian tastes and offer a more affordable alternative to Western fast food.

The Price Factor

McDonald’s meals can be relatively expensive compared to local options in Cambodia.

Average local food in Cambodia comes around $1 to $3, while for McDonald’s meals it is normally about $5 to $6.

Cambodians have a lower average income than many developed countries, price plays a significant role in Cambodian eating choices.

Alternative choices

Now you know why McDonald’s is missing in Cambodia.

But there is more delicious food in the Cambodian street food paradise that may make you forget about those Western fast foods.

  • Num Pang (Cambodian Sandwich):

This is essentially a baguette stuffed with various fillings, like grilled pork, lemongrass chicken, pate, or pickled vegetables. It's a great option for a quick and filling meal during your trip.

Num Pang (Cambodian Sandwich)

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  • Kuy Teav (Cambodian Rice Noodle Soup):

This soup has many different variations, it commonly includes shrimp, pork, and vegetables. This option must be one of your best choices to start a new day for breakfast.

In fact, this dish is also familiar in Thailand and Vietnam and is known by a million people in southeast Asia in the present day.

Kuy Teav (Cambodian Rice Noodle Soup)

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  • Sach Ko Ang (Pink Pork Belly):

If you are familiar with beef barbecue in a Big Mac of McDonald’s, you cannot skip this one. Sach Ko Ang, grilled lemongrass beef skewers are famous for being flavorful from marinating in spice.

Sach Ko Ang (Pink Pork Belly)

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