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    4.4 (137 reviews)

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    Organic Curry Tofu Sandwich (Vegan & Halal)
    Vineet S.

    I was in the area and wanted to grab a quick lunch. Stopped by in the afternoon and ordered the tofu banh mi. It was really good, very delicious and full of flavors. It's a nice cozy spot, I'd come back when in the area.

    Lemongrass Steak Rice Box
    Luke B.

    This is my favorite restaurant in New Jersey. I only visit NJ for work a few times a year, and if I happen to be staying within a 45 minute drive of New Brunswick, I make sure to stop in. The Lemongrass Steak Rice Box ($14.25) with a side of Cambo Fries ($6.75) are of of this world. The steak is tender and salty/sweet, and is complimented so well with the slaw, rice and lime. The fries are air-fried, but somehow crispy - topped with pickled carrots, cilantro and maybe the best condiment I've ever had - sweet chili mayo. I always make sure to get an extra side of the stuff. I can't wait until my next visit.

    Andrew L.

    This is a great fusion place in downtown New Brunswick. Since its the downtown area, there is no parking. Off street parking only and its located near the state theater. I ordered the Lemon grass chicken box with all the possible toppings that didn't cost extra. My rice box has corn and shallots with some mayo sauce. It was tasty as it was my first time trying this place. You can eat in as they do have about 6-9 tables available for dine in. I would recommend trying their Thai iced tea that comes in a bag. The service was really quick from the time we placed the order. It only took about 5-10 minutes to get our order to the table. Overall, I would come back to try other menu items when I'm in the area.

    Lemongrass Steak Sandwich (Halal)
    Emily S.

    Pleasantly surprised by the banh mi and rice bowl. Spicy Mayo complements the dishes nicely, Cambo Box is great if you're looking for Asian-fusion food in New Brunswick/Rutgers. Service was fast and straightforward. Would come back with friends to this hole in the wall spot!

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    Ricardo T.

    On #ThankfulThursday, I reminisce on the lunch I had and give many thanks and praise to the boys at Cambo Box for the flavor explosion I experienced yesterday. On #ThankfulThursday, I thank Yelp for providing an outlet to easily find such a wonderful place to satisfy my hunger. On #ThankfulThursday, I thank my Brother, Dennis T. pictured below rocking the Yelp mask, for finding Combo Box.i On #ThankfulThursday, I thank Cambo Box for sharing their authentic cambodian taste with a modern twist. On #ThankfulThursday, I am thankful to have tasted every mouthwatering bite from our several selections which included: The Cambo Fries topped with chili mayo, pickled carrots and cilantro, The Curry Fries topped with curry sauce, crispy shallots and green onions. The Coconut Shrimp Sandwich tossed with toasted coconuts then filled with asian pickled carrots, cucumbers, fresh cilantro and cambo chili mayo. The Soy Garlic Chicken Sandwich topped with asian pickled carrots, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and the cambo chili mayonnaise. The Lemongrass Steak Sandwich. Flank steak soaked in their signature lemongrass marinade, filled with the carrots, cucumbers and mayo sauce. The Lemongrass Steak Box with jasmine rice, pickled veggies, slice of lime, crispy garlic and chili sauce on the side. On #ThankfulThursday, I give thanks for everything from ordering, customer service, covid safety, and temperature to taste was spot on and will definitely return! Amen!

    Cambo Fries
    Aysha A.

    So I went back and tried the lemongrass beef sandwich! It was very good but light on the beef and heavy on the carrots lol. My friend has the lemongrass chicken but it was unfortunately dry and she didn't enjoy it.

    Cambo Fries (Air-fried) ($5.50)
    Jahnavi Y.

    It was my first time trying out Cambo Box and I love the food!! I got the Rice Box, which comes with rice, corn, and veggies as the base. I added on the Soy-Garlic Chicken, Chili Mayo sauce, and Crispy Shallots. The value of the meal was fantastic and the food was simple yet delicious! All ingredients were healthy and fresh and not too filling. Although there aren't too many options to choose from, the quality of the food was great. I definitely plan on returning to try the Sandwich! There is currently no indoor dining. They are only doing take out orders. Food was ready for pick up in 15-20

    Lemongrass Steak Box (customized)
    Amy M.

    This place was super cute and the self order station was great! Both my husband and I got customized rice boxes. The service was quick and the food was delicious! If I could give more than five stars, I would.

    Order at the counter - the counter next to this is another separate restaurant
    Simon W.

    Fresh & fast Cambodian food! Of the limited fast food options, the extra protein Coconut Shrimp Rice Box is my favorite. The extra shrimp really helps to round out a meal with rice and corn sides topped with crispy shallots & pickled veggies. The shrimp may medium sized or less but they are crisp with a great coconut dominant seasoning. If you don't like the pickled veggies, you can have them excluded upon request like I did. There is a line wedge included in case you need a sprinkle of acidic flavor on your shrimp. The Lemongrass Chicken in either the hoagie or box is very tender with a slight hint sweetness. The hoagie version is a bit overstuffed with carrots as you can see from one of my pictures. On a subsequent visit, my request to lessen the amount of pickled carrots was honored which made a big difference in my satisfaction. These hoagies can be made hot as well. Parking in the area is generally a pain as sometimes metered parking is hard to find. Driving in the neighborhood during rush hour on a weekday afternoon is tortuous as well. Everything is made to order so there is a wait for your food but it is worth it. If you are in the area, I'd definitely drop for some quick fresh eats.

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    Maria V.

    Their food is so good! So filling, savory and satisfying, you wont go wrong. You can personalize your meal to your liking. Its a small casual place and there is plenty of seating inside. I had the soy garlic chicken with fried rice and vegetables. Service is quick! I would come back here again and try other things on their menu.

    Laureen Y.

    This place is located near rutgers. Its combined with another restaurant called poke nagomi. I went with friends and its our first time. They have no parking lot so we parked on the metered street parking. We all got rice box instead of sandwich. I ordered the dragonfruit lemonade, cambo fries, and steak rice box. I got additional protein which was soy garlic chicken and it was additional $3.50 which is a bit pricey for extra protein in my opinion. They forgot to add it to my food when it was ready and the employee didnt make a fuss and ask for any proof on receipt he just added some on my plate. Its small inside. The food presentation was excellent. I got txt notification how long the wait for the food to be ready and when it was ready. It was not packed on a friday night. The food was great!

    Diondra B.

    Wanted to grab lunch while in the area so got this. I've never tried Cambodian food so this was a nice change of things. I got the shrimp bowl. Everything was nice and flavorful

    Cambo Fries + Lemongrass Steak Rice Box + Soy Garlic Chicken Box (Halal)

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    Great lunch sandwiches love the food here and I order 3 times a week love their chicken sandwiches

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    I'm embarrassed: a couple of weeks after Lula Mae first opened, we went there and really enjoyed…read morethe food, and then...didn't go back. It's been open several years now less than a 10 minute walk away, and for some reason we just never went back. Well thanks to the storm boxing in our travel distance, we looked closer to home and rediscovered Lula Mae last night - it was fantastic! The vibe is really pleasant, cool-Brooklyn vibe with some of their own takes on it. We hit the happy hour menu hard, getting almost every food item, and also got their Lort Cha (which I remembered liking from 3 years ago). Everything we got was delicious. The Tahini Cabbage Salad was so different than anything we've had! First bite we both kind of looked at each other confused, but by the last bite we were scraping the bottom. Chicken wings (& nuggies) were delicious, as was the Spinach/Artichoke toast. Cocktails (and mocktails) were also very good. Highly recommend! Kicking ourselves for not coming more often the last 3 years. Another note: The Tiger Den (a new Disco Bar they opened?) wasn't open in the back when we were there, but I am curious to check it out.

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    I am not as familiar with Cambodian food but thought the food here was pretty good! I wasn't as…read moremuch of a fan of the papaya salad here though (tried the version with tomato) - there was a second version that I might try next time. The lort chha was tasty and the pin noodles were a new type of noodle for me - as a noodle lover, I enjoyed the chance to try something new. The noodles were chewy and soft. The chow ho fun was alright but I think I prefer Cantonese beef chow fun instead which has a bit of a smokier flavor to it. We ordered delivery so I can't comment on ambiance but our food was delivered quickly and well packaged. Interested in trying the beef skewers and frog legs as well as some other dishes that come highly recommended in the future!

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    Came here for dinner on a Saturday with two friends after a visit to the Met. It was a quick walk…read morefrom the Met and we were seated promptly without. The menu is very interesting and authentic without much of the basic Thai curry's or noodle dishes like other restaurants. We decided to get the chicken wings and curry puffs to share. I got the duck with egg noodles and my friends got chicken khao soi and zabb hang. I also got a Thai tea. The curry puffs and all the noodle dishes taste very flavorful. The portion size is just about right. I thought it looked small but we all got quite full after the meal. The chicken wings are a bit small and the Thai tea had too much broken ice but the mains are worth the hype. The interior is chic and great for a date or friends catchup. The service was fast and friendly. Would love to come back and try other dishes.

    2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurant. The experience was so-so; the ambiance was cramped, but a…read morefew dishes were okay. Miang-Kham: Supposedly a Michelin-recommended dish, but none of us could appreciate it... The bitterness of the konjac leaves was overwhelming, combined with the spiciness of ginger, chili, and onions, making each bite a painful experience. The dried shrimp, coconut flakes, and sweet and sour sauce couldn't salvage it. Crab Fried Rice Lava: A signature dish, and it was a safe bet. The rice was fried with a nice wok hei (wok aroma), very fragrant; the egg crepe and crab meat were also good, but personally, I thought it was a bit overcooked. Adding the spicy and sour Thai seafood dipping sauce helped cut through the richness, but it easily made the fried rice moist, and the creativity wasn't as good as the one in the September in Bangkok restaurant in New Haven, CT, which highlighted the spiciness of raw garlic. Pla Yang: My friend ordered this. Objectively speaking, the fish was grilled quite well, with crispy skin and tender meat, but it was just a simple grilled fish, served with the same Thai seafood dipping sauce. Nothing special. Panang Nuea: My friend ordered this. Another unremarkable curry beef dish, but at least it was a fragrant and appetizing with rice, nothing wrong with it. Mango Sticky Rice: Very similar to the one in September in Bangkok, both sweet and savory, but without caramel, and the coconut milk was quite rich, making it a bit too greasy. The default tip for groups of 5 or more is 20%. It wasn't mentioned when booking, and the fact that it's written in small print at the very bottom of the menu is quite baffling...

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