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    Apsara Cafe

    3.4 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveCambodian
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Allan A.

    Amazing authentic khmer food. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Very casual and cozy spot with a few tables to dine in. Love the rice rolls. The special with the salted egg is the best. The soups and stir fries are super tasty and the papaya salad is the best in town. Be back soon

    Mary M.

    Tasty authentic Cambodian food. Staff here were really nice and great service. We will definitely come back again.

    Sour soup  I wish I can give you the name. I'm just not sure what's the name but I swear it's a must try! Delicious
    Cristian B.

    I recall the sour dish here and I was satisfied when I got this here. I would come here for this one dish that is different from what I have tasted and it's Cambodian. I'm pleased with the service too it's pretty fast and hospitable. The place is clean and easy to find a spot to eat.

    Cha Kwai and Phnom Pen Noodles. ^_^
    Leland S.

    Needed some comforting soup. We past by this spot a lot so finally took the time to check it out. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking and if you really need to, street parking. Seating: Inside seating is usually for about 4 groups. Feels: It's in your grit and grind local area of LBC, moreover Cambodia town. The space itself is pretty nice. Clean, homages and decor to Cambodia culture, and two tv screens! Seems like this is a spot for locals. I can picture chilling out and enjoying a football game. FOOD: Phnom Penh Noodle (Recommend) This was pleasant. I wanted something soupy with natural flavors and this was it. Hearty and flavorful broth, chewy noodles, and a pleasant medley of different meats. Comforting for colds or upset stomaches in my opinion. Cha Kwai (Recommend) For something simple, this helps get you started. It's basically a savory plain fried donut. We received it cold but still had crunch, I should ask if they can warm it up. Beef Stew (Recommend) Deeelicious. So flavorful, very umami-ish with every bite/slurp. Broth wasn't too thick but still fulfilling. For something with a bit more flavor with every bite, this is your order. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Solid. Friendly and professional. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. I appreciate this spot. Comforting food, reasonable prices, and a relaxing vibe. There's a lot of soup spots but this is a good one. Till next time, Apsara Cafe. TIPS: * They do desserts too!

    Take out containers with Fish and Chicken Porridge.
    Jeannie M.

    Authentic! I came for their rice porridge. Doing a to go. Will follow up with pictures. Porridge is my to go when craving something easy to eat and digest. I chose fish and chicken. They also have pork. This place might just become my favorite. I'm home now and both the chicken and the fish tastes awesome. The fish is blended with ginger and it's not fishy at all :) Definitely will go back for more!

    Nom Banh Chok

    When in the area, I love to try nom banh chok at different places. Small little cafe, definitely a hole in the wall so would just togo your food. Staff and cashier was super nice, too. The flavor and portion were good, I think for 2 orders it was $26-28. Wish they gave a little more noodles or veggies but again everyone makes this dish slightly different. I would be back to eat it again but I haven't had one that was OUT OF THIS WORLD yet.

    Milk Fruits or also call star apple

    Houy Hok Apsaracafe, I have sent the owner several messages regarding the order of star Apple fruits that my friend placed on my behalf, but I have not received any response. I have received the order; however, half of the fruits are moldy and not fresh. I paid $68 for a box of 16 fruits, in addition to $25 for shipping, expecting to receive fresh produce. I was eager to support a Khmer business, but experiences like this tarnish the reputation of other Khmer businesses. It seems customer satisfaction and product quality are not your priorities once payment is received. Unfortunately, due to this experience, I will not be a returning customer and would advise others to reconsider placing orders with you. I am sharing this experience to prevent others from facing a similar disappointment.

    Fishy soup with noodles, banana flowers,  and greens
    Prairie S.

    Hole-in-the-wall informal cafeteria with a selection of Cambodian plates. If you're looking for a casual introduction to typical Cambodian foods this would be a low-barrier entry place. Many of the items were out when we asked. We got iced coffee (with condensed milk) and two entrees. (1) a fish based soup with galangal and turmeric, served with noodles, cucumber, greens, fresh mint and fried banana flower shards to be mixed in, and (2) the egg-flour pancake stuffed with minced chicken, bean sprouts and served with lettuce and mild fish sauce/garnished with peanuts. Both were tasty and priced fairly economically. The eating experience could be made a bit more refined with slightly more neat presentation and table ware, but this is a casual place. I appreciate how authentic the tastes were and how friendly the culture is. The fresh green chillies, refreshing mint, all made for a good meal. Still I'm docking it because I felt there could be even more effort put into presentation and into the temperature of the entrees. Try them out for casual dining, they are a fun crew.

    Artwork of apsara dancers on table.
    Eddie S.

    Small, cozy, & cool cafe. Greeted upon entry and was well taken care of. Came here for the first time with family and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Authentic Khmer dishes and full of flavor. The food was also aesthetically pleasing for pics. Everyone was so sweet and kind. You can tell it's a family run business. They made sure to make us feel like family too.

    Fried intestines
    Remie S.

    I used to love coming here (pre-pandemic). Unfortunately, this is not my first bad experience with this establishment since the beginning of this pandemic. I kept telling myself they'll work out thier kinks when they become fully staffed again, but today was my last straw. Food was not edible (see picture). It was NOT crispy/crunchy, but hard and chewy. Unbelievably chewy that I spat it out. As someone who cooks very often, let's just say this was not as fresh as it should be.

    Beef larb supposedly $20 plate

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    Delicious food and very friendly staff. Great prices! Lots of empty seats at 10am on a Sunday. Parking lot available too.

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    4.4
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    If you haven't had Cambodian food in Long Beach, where have you been??…read more Phnom Penh has been on my list for quite some time now, and I was stoked to finally get a chance to try. Parking wasn't too bad since there's a good amount of street parking nearby. There's a bit of a wait, especially on the Sunday I went, but Yelp waitlist makes it much better. It's quite small inside, so very understandable. The menu is quite extensive, with a selection of noodle soups and pan fried noodles. We got the chicken student noodles, which came out rather quickly. I loved the texture of the noodles, as they had that bounciness to them. The chicken was cooked perfectly and made for a well-rounded dish.

    My friends and I came on a Friday during lunch and we waitlisted around 1hr early. We got there and…read moreparked and ended up just waiting 10 minutes in person. The restaurant is very lively and homely! We ended up ordering a Student Noodle, Mo's Special Noodle, and Mo's Special Porridge. All were extremely flavorful and full of texture. The Student Noodle was on the sweeter and savory side, which was a good balance. The porridge was so hearty I wish I could eat it everyday. The garlic fish sauce is a great pairing with all dishes. Portions are big and totally worth it to share among the table. Highly recommend this! Cambodian food is definitely a rarer cuisine to find, so this is definitely a must try if you are ever in Long Beach!

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    4.0
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    0.6 mi
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    Long overdue journal about this joint! Came to LBC's Cambodian new year festival at the community…read morecollege and had such a great time seeing all the locals and culture. We've never been before and it was nice. We really wanted to feast it up at the stalls but the lines were so long and it was so hot. Thankfully we found this amazing gem! This place is strictly CASH ONLY. So please come prepared. We came and it was a full mad house. Lines and parking was full I knew that's when we were going to get a great meal. Came with my mom and we DEF ordered more food than we can take on. My mom hasn't had Cambodian food in a while so we def made people wonder why we ordered so much lol Food was so savory and delicious. Seating is limited hopefully they can expand. I think they deserve it as a lot of people raved about their dishes. Service was friendly as well and short staffed due to the holiday. All patrons were really understanding of that. I would def come back again or wishes I wasn't so far so I can DoorDash this!

    All kinds of mixed feelings after dining here…read more The good: The young man who took our order was super friendly, welcoming and accommodating! The student noodles with pork was delicious! The iced coffee was solid. The bad: The women who work here were a lot less friendly. The tables were so close to one another that we couldn't sit across from one another. Food also took an incredibly long time to come out even though we only ordered two dishes--student noodles and beef skewers. We also had to wave down a server just to follow up on the iced coffee that I ordered, especially since this was already after the food had finally arrived. Lastly, while it was good that they had their own parking lot, exiting through the almost too narrow alley was incredibly challenging in either direction. All in all, still remain torn about returning.

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    Little La Lune Cuisine

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    4.1
    (361 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Came by on a Sunday afternoon, and there was a small line of people outside. You probably waited…read moreabout 15 minutes before getting seated for a party of 4. Service was kind and quick throughout lunch, and it definitely feels like a local Cambodian family run business. Interior is clean, and they have a parking lot although I can see it getting filled up. This is my first time trying Cambodian cuisine, and definitely left wanting more in the future! Rice is not free with their entree/shared items. I wish it were included with shared meat/vegetable items. Beef Lok Lak ($20, 9/10) - good portion size! Shared between four guys, and it felt like enough. - meet itself is super flavorful, chopped into small chunks, and serves a fantastic balance of savory yet sweet - served with sides of tomato, cucumber, lettuce, lemon, dipping salt and pepper Student Noodle ($15, 8/10) - delicious! This almost felt like a mix of Vietnamese Noodles + Thai Pad Thai. the Pad Thai comes from the savory/sweet flavor profile along with bean sprouts and green onions. They also provide a Syed sauce that is very similar to the Vietnamese, pungent flavor, dipping sauce for their eggrolls. - super great dish, Fantastic flavors Overall, really enjoyed the spot! Felt that the prices and portion sizes were reasonable, and a great introductory to Cambodian cuisine (kinda like Viet + Thai mix). Wish that rice were included with some of the entrée options. Parking can be a hit or miss, but service was on point.

    The service was welcoming, and the atmosphere was pleasant and tidy. However, there is room for…read moreimprovement when it comes to food quality. I ordered fried pork intestines, my sister chose Lok Lak, and my daughter opted for noodles. Let's highlight the positives first: according to my daughter, the noodles were enjoyable, as she finished every last bit. Unfortunately, my dish of pork intestines was overly dry, resembling cracklings, which was not what I expected. The Lok Lak dish, however, was the most disappointing. The meat selection was tough and nearly inedible. I had to discreetly discard it in a napkin, as it felt like chewing on rubber bands. Additionally, the fried rice and sauce accompanying the Lok Lak were excessively sweet. The only redeeming aspect of our meal was the complimentary soup that came with the rice.

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    Hak Heang Restaurant

    Hak Heang Restaurant

    3.7
    (321 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    If I could give more than a 5-Star rating, this restaurant deserves it! I attended a wedding…read morereception with nearly 300 guests. The service was EXCELLENT, the decor was beautiful, there were lots of flowers and lavender lighting throughout the venue. With such an elaborate menu and a large group to feed, there was no delay in keeping the flow of dishes in and pick-up of finished dishes. This was a 8-course dinner, served family style. Large platters of food were brought to our table of 8 guests, which was better than a buffet with hundreds of people waiting in line. Course #1 - Khmer Cold Plate with cured meats, shrimp, and pickled veggies. Good combination of protein and veggies. Course #2 - Grilled Beef with Prahok dipping sauce. Good smokey and rich flavor. Course #3 - Crispy Quail - with Khmer seasoning. Very crunchy and different way to eat Quail. Course #4 - Fish soup in a savory broth. I think this should have been Course #2 before the beef entree. Course #5 - Whole fish with pineapple garnish on a bed of noodles. My personal favorite. Course #6 - Lobster claws with Chow Mein, Veggies and Garlic sauce. We thoroughly enjoyed this one! Course #7 - Pork Fried Rice with diced veggies. Rice was definitely a welcome addition to the meal. Course #8 - Taro dessert with Coconut Milk topping. Not overly sweet, a nice way to round out and end the fabulous meal. I am still in awe of the wonderful time we all had. There was a stage and dance floor on the north side of the dining room. Entertainment by a DJ who played a variety of traditional music and popular tunes as well. They do have a small parking lot with valet service. Bookmark this location for a dining experience with your family, friends and loved ones. Sincerely, Rosemary

    I came here for a graduation and birthday party. The restaurant is nice and beautifully decorated…read more The tables were set with tablecloths and linens, and they also allow you to bring your own decorations. The event started at 6 pm, and we expected the seven course dinner to begin around 7 pm, but they didn't start serving until almost 8 pm. By then, everyone was getting hungry. The servers also didn't check on any of the tables throughout the dinner. They simply brought out each course and left. They even started cleaning up about 30 minutes before the event ended. That would've been fine if the tables had been empty, but they actually asked us to get out of our seats so they could remove the table and chair linens. As for the food, some dishes were good while others were just average: Traditional cold plate: 4/5 - I liked the century eggs, and the pickled vegetables were refreshing. Beef steak with anchovy sauce: 3/5 - The beef was well seasoned and nicely charred, but it didn't come with the anchovy sauce that was listed on the menu. House special lobster with egg noodles: 4/5 - The lobster was good, and the noodles were flavorful, but they could've been cooked a little longer since they were a bit too al dente for my taste. Crab meat soup: 3/5 - The soup was thick and flavorful, but it barely had any crab. I'm not sure what else was in it, but it had white square pieces that reminded me of chicharrones with a seafood flavor. House special fried rice: 4/5 - It was flavorful and had plenty of Chinese sausage, but I wish it had more shrimp. Sweet and sour fish and shrimp soup: 3/5 - There was an ingredient I wasn't a fan of. I think they added mint, which gave the soup an unusual flavor. It just wasn't for me. Taro dessert: 4/5 - This was pretty good and was a nice way to end the meal. Overall, I don't see myself coming back to dine here. The food was decent, but there are just too many better restaurants to choose from.

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    Koh Ruessei Restaurant

    4.2
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    0.9 mi
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    I can only speak for the takeout because it was a busy night and parking was hard to find…read more What's cool is they open so late! Not many places in Long Beach do. We ordered the som law ma chew kreung - green sour soup with crunchy veggies, my fave and it was so tasty! They gave a side of fish sauce but you didn't need it. It was good already Beef sticks were a little chewy for me but I put it back in my air fryer to make it more crispy. That might be more of a personal preference than the way it was cooked. The marinate was flavorful as well I liked the bee We also ordered the rice spring rolls. They were packed so full by the time I got home they basically exploded. So I probably wouldn't order those to go again.

    Had high hopes for a good Cambodian place in Long Beach but unfortunately, this place ain't it. The…read morebeef salad is okay, not good, just okay. It's well seasoned but it doesn't have that funk and herbaceousness. It actually had barely any herbs, just a few pieces of Thai basil and what I think is fish mint leaf, romaine lettuce. Jalapenos and bell pepper. As usual, if you're in the Stockton area in NorCal, go to Mitapheap restaurant and try their version. It's the best one yet. Their smoothie is not smoothie-ing. Ice is CHONKY. Amok is really good though. Order this one. I probably didn't order the best dishes they're known for but I don't see myself within the area for late night eats. A Cambodian family in the next table was criticizing their order too. Anyway, they do get a lot of ordered food to-go. A few men were playing dominoes in the middle of the restaurant and the guy in the next table had his feet up on a chair. Restroom was clean.

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    36. Hai Nam Chicken on Fried Rice
    36. Hai Nam Chicken on Fried Rice
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