Cambodia has naturally vegan dishes - you just need to know what to ask for. Most noodle soups have vegetable versions, fresh spring rolls are usually plant-based, and amok works beautifully with tofu instead of fish. Learn 'min sach' (no meat) and 'min trey' (no fish) - these phrases will open up most menus.

Dedicated vegan spots: Peace Café near Old Market (Psar Chaa) offers Asian vegetarian cuisine with mainly vegan dishes, fresh smoothies, and massive fruit bowls. Haven restaurant on Chocolate Road has a whole vegan menu section with creative takes on Khmer classics. Both places around $5-8 per dish.

Street food wins: Most stalls will make dishes without meat if you ask nicely. Num banh chok (rice noodles with curry) often comes with just vegetables and herbs. Fresh coconut water everywhere for $1. Vegetable spring rolls at local markets are usually vegan by default.

The vegetable amok actually lets more coconut flavor come through without competing with fish. Pro tip: many Buddhist temple restaurants around town serve excellent plant-based meals, especially during religious festivals.