Kep Crab Market Market

Kep Crab Market is a coastal seafood market and dining area in the town of Kep, Cambodia, specialising in locally caught crab and other seafood. The market functions as both a working fish market and a cluster of simple restaurants where seafood is prepared to order.

Tourists and locals visit to choose fresh crab and have it cooked on site, commonly accompanied by Kampot pepper seasoning and rice. The market’s seaside tables and informal atmosphere make it a popular spot for evening meals and sunset dining.

The market grew with the town’s coastal fishing economy and became a focal point for seafood trade and simple beachfront dining, serving both residents and visitors to the area. It remains an active local marketplace and culinary destination.

The market sits on the waterfront in Kep town, close to small piers and the shoreline, and is a short walk from the town’s main streets and beachfront areas.

• Culinary highlight: The market is famed for freshly prepared crab dishes often served with local Kampot pepper and open-air dining over the sea.

The Kep crab market (marché aux crabes) is on the seafront in central Kep, adjacent to the pier and a few minutes’ walk from the town’s parking/coach drop‑off area and from Kep Beach. If you arrive by bus or minibus to Kep town the market is a very short walk (typically under 5-10 minutes) from the town centre/jetty.

• Go very early in the morning when the day's catch arrives to see the market activity at its liveliest and to get the freshest selection before restaurants display their picks.
• Buy seafood from vendors near the quay and then walk a few blocks to one of the outdoor restaurants that will cook your selection-choosing and having it prepared on-site is an experience many visitors miss if they only dine at set menus.
• Combine a market visit with a short boat trip to Rabbit Island (Koh Tonsay) from the nearby pier or a walk up into Kep National Park for coastal views; both are convenient add-ons that most market-only visitors skip.