Shark at 250 Baht per kg at Sreithnu View Morning Market in Cambodia

Shark at 250 Baht per kg at Sreithnu View Morning Market in Cambodia

If you have followed me, mr.hotsia, for a long time, you know I especially enjoy exploring street food at morning markets in Cambodia. This time, I traveled to discover something unusual at a morning market in a province not clearly specified. However, nearby areas I have mentioned before include Ta Kaew Province, where I took a bus from Phnom Penh to stay for a night. This place is a border crossing point with a vibrant riverside local lifestyle full of color.

This morning market is nicknamed “Sreithnu View,” which sounds like a blend of local name and the river view on the Cambodian side. I strolled around early to enjoy the traditional market atmosphere that remains natural. Soon, I found a vendor opening a stall selling fresh fish and seafood. Among them was “fresh shark” sold at a very cheap price of only 250 Baht per kilogram!

Yes, you read that right. Fresh shark is really sold like this. This price is very cheap compared to seafood markets in Thailand or other coastal provinces in Cambodia. As I have mentioned in previous articles,Seafood Morning Market in Kampot, Kampot ProvinceIn Kampot, there is plenty of fresh seafood, but I have never seen shark priced like this before.

The sharks here are not very large; mostly small sharks caught from nearby rivers or seas. The vendor told me that this type of shark is popular for frying or making curry. For those who like unusual foods with unique flavors, I recommend trying it because markets like this are the heart of local life, not decorated for tourism like big city markets.

The atmosphere of this morning market is filled with local language chatter mixed with the strong fresh fish and shellfish smell. I met a vendor selling fish and fresh vegetables and chatted with her for a while. I learned that most locals here still live traditionally, growing their own vegetables and catching fish to sell by the river. It reminded me of the morning market in Stueng that I once visited.Stueng Morning MarketIt still retains the charm of a traditional morning market, which is rare in Cambodia.

Getting here is not difficult because if you have read my article aboutTa Kaew Provinceyou will know that I traveled by bus from Phnom Penh for about two and a half hours, passing through Kandal Province to reach the small, charming town of Ta Kaew. From there, I took a local vehicle to the Sreithnu View morning market, which is not far away.

What I like most is this simplicity. This is not a tourist market but a market where locals truly live. Fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant, and fish and seafood come from both river and sea. Prices are very affordable, perfect for those who want to experience authentic local life.

Speaking of simple breakfast dishes, I still remember havingGrilled Beef Rice Porridge in Svay Rieng Provincewhich is another simple Cambodian dish. This market also has rice porridge stalls, but I chose to buy fresh ingredients to cook myself at a small accommodation near the market because I wanted to try freshly fried shark in a truly local style.

For anyone interested in trying unusual foods like fresh shark, I recommend coming early because this market gets busy around 7 a.m. Fresh items are quickly snapped up, and if you meet a friendly vendor, you might get unique Cambodian cooking tips to take home.

Besides shark, I also tried other fresh seafood at this market, such as shrimp and shellfish caught from nearby seas. The taste was fresh, sweet, and not fishy. Simply put, if you travel to eastern Cambodia, try stopping by the Sreithnu View morning market. I guarantee the mr.hotsia experience will leave you unforgettable impressions.

If you are interested in the atmosphere of this morning market and want to watch the video of tasting shark at 250 Baht per kg that I recorded, you can watch it atVideo: Shark at 250 Baht per kg at Sreithnu View Morning Market in CambodiaI guarantee you will be drooling with every bite following me.

In summary, the Sreithnu View morning market is not just a place to buy fresh goods but a cultural pathway that I, mr.hotsia, want to invite everyone to experience. The local lifestyle here is the true heart of Cambodia. For those who love markets, enjoy trying unusual foods, and want affordable seafood, this is another destination you should not miss.