Bayon Temple is tucked away in a small little strip plaza, and the restaurant itself is pretty homey and outdated, but it was clean and comfortable. We came on a Sunday and there was only one other party dining there, which honestly made us feel a little bad because you can tell they're probably struggling to get much foot traffic. The lady working there was very friendly and service was good whenever she was able to get to us. You could definitely feel that it's a small local spot doing its best. Food-wise, everything we ordered was solid. We got both the chicken and beef skewers -- both had great flavor with a nice grilled char that really came through. We also ordered the fish amok, cha eark, and kuy tiew cha and enjoyed all three dishes. The fish amok especially stood out since it came wrapped in a banana leaf, and you could taste that subtle aroma infused into the fish. Overall, I still prefer Chez Sovan personally, but this spot is closer to home and reasonably price. I would definitely come back to be able to support a local business! read more

Campbell Cafe & More - Cha Eark and Kuy Tiew Cha - Cambodian Near Me - Campbell, California

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-Homey hole in the wall -Comforting dishes -Large portions The papaya salad was very to my taste. They used not super unripe papayas that some places use and are way too hard to eat, and you can tell they actually pounded the papaya in the mortar and pestle, because the papaya was tender and absorbed all of the yummy sauce The kuy tiew cha is like pad Thai but has a more tomato-y flavor than tamarind The stuffed chicken wings had a nice grilled char and lemon grass flavor read more

Campbell Cafe & More - Papaya Salad & Kuy Tiew Cha - Cambodian Near Me - Campbell, California

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The food is so fresh and delicious, and Villa the owner or lady who works there is an absolute sweetheart. I was unsure of what to order in the Cambodian quinine and she made an excellent recommendation. I loved it! Also, their iced coffee Vietnamese style is so strong and so good!!! I will be coming back a lot and hopefully Villa doesn't get sick of me. LOL . I highly recommend this place. My boyfriend who is from Russia, and also SUPER picky about food and spices absolutely loved their beef rice plate. This is the most underrated place in Campbell. read more

It had been a while since we had come to this spot, and we weren't even sure when it made the transition from Chez Sovan. It was right around 6:15 and we were the first ones in the restaurant. Unfortunately, the construction across the street plus on one of the neighboring sides didn't make it easy to spot this place. We told the owner that hopefully once the apartments were done, they'd get more traffic flow, but the owner said the neighboring complex was a senior care home. We tried ordered the tried and true amok, the loc lac salad with beef, the tamarind garlic wings, and a bowl of rice. The wings came out first, loved the crunch on them, but there were some parts that were a little more tamarind-sour that made me pucker just a bit. The loc lac salad was yummy, had a nice sweet tang, and was easy to eat. From a texture perspective, I liked the large pieces of cooked onions and green beans. The amok was pretty good, tender, coconutty, and I liked that there were veggies cooked with it too. Service was nice and friendly, and eventually a few more patrons joined us and made the ambiance a bit more lively. I did try to order the mango sticky rice, but the owner said since mangos weren't in season, they were not serving it, which made total sense. I wish them all the success, and hope they can continue where Chez Sovan left off. read more

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Food was excellent. Came for lunch with husband and I got the curry he got a soup. Both were so good. He wasn't feeling 100% but said the soup helped. We also got the kebab appetizer and the flavors were so good. The owner served and cooked and she was so nice! Told us they are struggling and may close soon if they can't survive. Been there 30 years!! Go support this gem!! read more

Fish amok is soo delish! Comes in a banana leaf. Chicken was also yummy! Service was amazing! Waitress was attentive and on top of it. Interior is nice. read more

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The service is good and attentive. The interior was decorated in a distinctive Cambodian style, with statues and a stone relief on the wall. The food is delicious! We, two people, ordered the papaya salad, the amok, and three kabobs. The papaya salad tasted fresh, perfectly seasoned. The amok and kabobs were fragrant in unique ways. lemongrass? The kabobs also came with sweet and sour pickled vegetables. The whole meal was quite affordable! read more

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A group of my friends and I have dinner get together about once a month where we try different restaurants - often ones that we'd like to introduce everyone else to, but just as often - ones that sound interesting and no one has been to before. Bayon Temple was one that no one has tried, but sounded interesting. One of us has had experience with Cambodian food, so we all thought to give it a shot. The service was decent - we were the only ones in the restaurant for the first half hour or so. We were seated at a nice big table to accommodate all our dishes - made sense! Cambodian music was quietly playing in the background and we were able to catch up with each other nicely. The restaurant had interesting decor - lots of pictures of native dress and scenery. It was nice to look at, but its age could be seen. The whole restaurant would be much more inviting if it were to be renovated and updated. While it was clean, it just looked sad and dated. But, the more important part is what we can here to eat - so onto the food! We ordered the new stuffed chicken wings (they only had pork), egg rolls, the tomato and pineapple soup, cha meekathang, and the famous fish amok. Plenty of food for our group and a nice variety to try. The egg rolls were nice and crispy, but thinner than we were used to. The soup was good and the pineapple gave it a nice sweet, yet light flavor. The noodle dish and fish amok were okay, but didn't have much flavor. The chicken wings were also lackluster - while it looked very appealing, it didn't taste all that interesting. Overall, the group wasn't very impressed and we all decided that we wouldn't come back. It also didn't help that many of the drinks/dishes were whited out - I tried to order a few different drinks, but they were out. If you're looking for something different, this may not be the place to start. Unfortunately, there's not many Cambodian restaurants around here to choose from... And I'd skip this one. read more

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Called in and ordered takeout for a late lunch. When I got there to pick it up I was greeted with the warmest welcome from across the restaurant. The woman working at the counter was super nice and friendly. I mentioned that it was my first time in and my first time having Cambodian food and she was so excited to tell me more about the dishes I ordered. I got the Kuy Tiew Cha with shrimp and Samlaw Curry with chicken. The Kuy Tiew Cha was similar to pad Thai, though not as sweet. The portion was very large and it came with plenty of shrimp. The Samlaw Curry, was piping hot when I got it home, and was also a very large portion. I was able to get 4 meals out of the two dishes when paired with rice I already had at home. My only complaint was that I wish the curry had come with rice or at least specified that it didn't. You never know, what places do and don't include white rice with curry dishes, so I was happy to have some at home in this case. I definitely want to come back here and try the skewers next time too! read more

We were in the Campbell area craving Asian food, and discovered this hidden gem in the neighborhood! It's located in a plaza with plenty of parking. We went for a fairly late lunch around 2pm, and the restaurant was empty when we walked in, so we got seated right away. The restaurant was a bit dim but had a very mom and pop feel. There was only one girl working in the front, but she was friendly and was attentive with providing us service and refilling our waters. We ended up ordering kuy tiew cha (felt similar to a Pad Thai), amok, cha kroeng (lemongrass stir-fry with pork), cha tum beang (stir-fry bamboo), and trey chhean chourn (fried fish). The highlight was the amok and trey chhean chourn! I'd pass on the kuy tiew cha and cha tum beang (stir-fry bamboo) for future visits. Overall, this place felt like a nice hidden, homey, local restaurant. I'll definitely come back and try out more dishes! Maybe even their breakfast items. read more

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Truly a neighborhood gem hidden in a little plaza on the edge of Campbell, but the eats at Bayon Temple are pretty legit at a very competitive price. Hard to find full dinner meals for less than $15 per dish before tax/tip in this economy! I'm less familiar with Cambodian, but tasty food is tasty! Interior is fairly homey with simple furniture, but fairly elaborate art pieces on display. Service was great! Quiet day despite it being the weekend, but we were seated quickly and attended to quite regularly and thoroughly. Cha Me Kathang - 4.5/5 Not as soy-sauce heavy as the more Thai/Chinese variants I've had, but delicious with a savory aroma all the same for flatwide noodles. Almost creamy (??) in taste and texture, despite it being stir-fried noodles, which is an interesting difference. Good sized portions. Some chicken was borderline dry but still pretty great all around. Cambodian stuffed chicken wing - 5/5 Unusual but very good. They describe it as a stuffed chicken wing but it tastes more like a particularly fresh/fragrant chicken sausage with heavy notes of lemongrass. Quite plump and juicy. Goes quite well with the sweet/spicy dipping sauce. Needed additional time (15-20min). Beef Cambodian plate - 5/5 Pretty great value for the money. Comes with a savory/sweet dipping sauce (presumably for the beef), rice with some fragrant crunchy bits, and pickled veggies. Beef with most succulant and just the right doneness and seasoning, in great contrast to most beef items at this price point. Well balanced plate overall too! read more

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The food here is very good. I ordered 3 dishes and it took about 25 minutes to have them ready even though the restaurant wasn't busy at all. Amok was good and beef and shrimp seekers also were very good. The pork green bean stirred fired with tamarine sauce was very tasty except the green beans were a little undercooked. The pricing was very reasonable. Which everything we ordered, the total bill was 53 dollars included tip. The restaurant looks a little rundown, but clean. When I am lazy to cook, I will order some food here for Togo. read more

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Send Noods Formerly known as Chez Sovan**, Bayon Temple emerged from the ashes as a rebrand after being closed for nearly two years during the pandemic. They're pretty much the same recipes and menu as before with a few additional items and are still renowned as the preeminent place to get Cambodian food in the South Bay. Our previous visit was pre-covid, and we really enjoyed the food and loved the experience. So maybe now was the time to go check them out once again. The Good: *Friendly service *Parking lot and street parking available *Love the décor as you really do get the feeling of eating in a temple of sorts as diners are surrounded by loads of beautiful religious artifacts. *We didn't get it on this visit, but on our previous visit, we sampled their famous Amok, which is a fish mousse steamed in banana leaves and full of flavor. The Meh: *No outdoor seating *Tamarind chicken wings were just OK. They were fried up very crisp, but the sauce was almost cloyingly sweet and needed some heat to counteract it. *#18: Kuy Tiew Cha, which is sort of a tangy pad Thai, was a big gloppy mess of noodles. The flavor was very tomato forward and pretty good overall, but nothing remarkable. *Cha Me Kathang is a flat noodle dish that's supposed to have a "fried egg" on top, but instead came out with scrambled eggs on top. Maybe it's a language barrier thing, but scrambled and fried are not the same thing. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Despite the egg snafu, the dish was pretty good overall but again a bit too sweet. Luckily, the table hot sauce helped remedy that. The Ugly: *$4 for the most watered-down tea ever. I honestly thought it was complimentary, so I didn't think much of it until we got the bill... =/ Conclusion: Overall, we were a little disappointed with our latest visit, but the memories of our first visit still linger, so I'm willing to give them another chance at some point. **The OG location on N 13th St in NSSJ is still operating under the Chez Sovan moniker, but they've been different owners for quite a few years at this point. Which, now that I think about it, is probably a good reason why they changed names, but that's just supposition on my part. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

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This is my 2nd time here and honestly....IT GETS BETTER EVERY TIME We had the beef skewers (11/10) and plenty of other goodies that I'll be trying over again and again. Thanks SO much for the best meal ever! read more

The food is meh. Papaya salad tastes sour and no protein. Fish amok tasted off. No mousse as it should be. Curry is ok. The beef salad had little meat and a lot of vermicelli...I brought a friend to introduce to Cambodian food and was underwhelm read more

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This place is closed even though the most recent review was 12 days ago. Looks like maybe they're doing some renovations as there were a few workers there. One particular individual was relieving himself on the fence in the parking lot. I drove all the way from the Morgan Hill area to meet my mom and auntie who are both in their 80's. It would've been nice to have known this beforehand. So unless noted otherwise, don't bother coming here. read more

I've eaten at this restaurant a bunch of times, and even more when I lived in the area (and it was called Chez Sovan). The food is fantastic every time. I now live about an hour away, but the Famous Amok is worth the drive. The Samlaws (which I now know means "stew") are all hearty and delicious, and I'm a big fan of the Cha Meesour (vermicelli noodles) also. It's a hole in the wall spot, not fancy, but the food is delicious. Minus one star because the place always smells like cleaning solution, which isn't appetizing, but at least you know it's being cleaned! read more

I popped into Bayon Temple after a hair appointment nearby and so glad I ended up coming here for lunch! This was my first time trying Cambodian food and it was such a treat. Because it was a Friday afternoon and not super packed, I had the chance to speak with the owner at length, who told me more about the business and menu. She makes an effort to keep prices affordable (I believe the pot of tea was only $2) because she knows how expensive it can be to go out to eat these days. Her daughter ended up joining her later, and I thought it was great that she helps out with the restaurant. Everything here is made from scratch, including the addictive dressing-sauce hybrid that came with my lunch special, and the tea was so delicious as well. I had the pork rice plate and everything was seasoned well (plus a very generous portion size). Please come and support this family-owned business, you won't regret it! read more

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Saac Ang Kabobs (steak) - 7.5/10 Cha Eark (pork) - 8.5/10 Trey Chhean Chourn (fish) - 7/10 read more

We ordered takeout from this spot. The food was hot and packed well. We enjoyed the noodle and fried rices dishes. A good no frills, classic takeout style food. read more

An amazing hole-in-the-wall Cambodian restaurant in San Jose! The dishes we ordered were extremely flavorful and aromatic. Super nice owner and beautiful decorations. I would definitely go back again!!! read more

A hidden gem amongst the hidden gems. Come to this place for Cambodian Thai flavors. With a limited menu you know they are all refined in taste and perfected. The ambiance is minimal and dated but the food is the show case here. Samlaw Curry with beef- great flavor, tender beef, chunks of potatoes and carrots. Mildly spicy for a little kick. Great over the jasmine rice. Cha me kathang noodle - a unique flat noodle dish that looks like pad kee mew but completely different and unique sauce. Would eat this again! Cha eark entree - looks interesting and odd like mushy meat but surprising in texture and flavor with the subtle lemongrass. Also delicious. Overall a very enjoyable food experience. Must try read more

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Great prices, delicious food, good quantity, great service. Hard to find something like this in the Bay Area these days. I got a banana leaf wrapped fish for $14, a noodle dish that resembled a beef pad thai for $14, a beef skewer for $4, and a bowl of rice (unsure the price of this). The noodle dish was very generous portions and was very moist. The beef skewer was flavorful but just a bit pricey at $4 for one skewer. The fish dish I felt was a great deal. A really generous portion of fish, about the size of a fist to a fist and a half (depending on your fist size) and had great flavor (albeit a slight bit watered down probably due to the steaming process). The fish went great with the rice. Service was humble but outstanding. It's the little things: we had water on our tables within seconds of sitting, the hostess noticed that I looked cold and turned on the heater as soon as I sat down without me saying anything, great recommendations, fast service; she would do well at a fine dining establishment. 2 hungry people, we left with half of the pad Thai left over. I would absolutely come back at these prices, quality, quantity, and service! read more

We got takeout tonight - the restaurant is not closed, as was reported by another Yelper. Delicious as always! The Nuom salad with shrimp always shines - a wonderful contrast of textures and flavors and always super fresh. read more

Food is very good. Friendly service. Would definitely come back. Authentic flavors. Highly recommend.

Quiet no frills place tucked away but the food is always tasty, especially the meat skewers complimented with the pickled veggies. Recommend for a quick delicious and easy meal. read more

This place is delicious!! I went here with friends to try Cambodian food for the first time and this place definitely did not disappoint. The Saac Ang-Kabobs (we got steak) in particular were super tasty, as was the Cha Kroeng, the Cha Earl and the Loc Lac Salad (I couldn't stop eating the salad - it was suuuuuper tasty). The service was pretty good! It's a family owned place and while not the nicest inside, it's really all about the food and the food definitely did not disappoint at all. read more

Delicious Cambodian food with very reasonable prices. I had my eye on this place for a while now and wanted to taste their fish amok, which is a dish that consists of fish and spices steamed in coconut milk inside a banana leaf. The description had me drooling and I was not disappointed! The dish was flaky and so tender, but held together well. Tasted like cod or a similar mild, soft, meaty fish that doesn't have much taste by itself but makes a great vehicle to absorb the flavors of whatever it's being cooked with/in. The man who seated is also recommended his favorite dish to us, cha eark- which is a stir fried ground meat with veggies, peanuts, lemongrass, jalepenos, with a bright burst of lime and other fresh herbs. Wow!! This dish was an explosion of flavors, I'm so glad we listened to his suggestion. The flavors were extremely complex but worked together amazingly well. There was a savory component, umami from the fish sauce, bright notes of citrus and basil? along with lemongrass, and a bit of sugar to round it out I'm guessing. Absolutely incredible, I will definitely get it again. We also tried the tamarind chicken wing appetizer. This felt flat as the wings were dry. But the sauce was tasty. We came on a slow evening as we got an early dinner and there weren't many patrons inside. Do yourself a favor and come here, the food is incredible. Parking can be difficult as they share a lot with several other businesses including a bar, but there is street parking as well. read more

Campbell Cafe & More - Cha eark- this came recommended by the man who sat us. I'm so glad we listened to him! -IG: @hungry.hungry.helena - Cambodian Near Me - Campbell, California

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This was my first time eating Cambodian food and I have to say that everything was delicious! We came here for a late lunch and ordered the beef and chicken kabobs, the #17 and #20 and Thai tea. The kabobs were perfectly grilled and had a nice aroma of lemon grass. The #18 was very similar to a pad thai dish but slightly a little more sour. The #20 was similar to a pad see ew but with a few more vegetables. As for the service, the waitress was very welcoming and kind. She came by to check on us a few times. Portions were generous and prices were very reasonable as well. I definitely would come back! read more

I remember coming here a long time ago and enjoying the food. Their name has changed but the decor is the same and the food is also the same and still very good. Note that Cambodian is similar to Thai but not the same. They don't use as much coconut milk and I thought the food was spicier than the typical Thai fare. Service was attentive and friendly, there was only 1 girl working here when we were there. I was there with a large party and got to try out several items. Everything was good and everyone finished their food despite sweating through the spice levels. read more

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My 1st time trying Cambodian food! This is such a great addition to the Campbell area and I hope more people find out about this place. I driven past this area a few times and never noticed it but it appeared on my yelp search so we decided to stop by on a Sunday evening for dinner and I guess it just recently reopened/changed restaurant name (formerly known as Chez Sovan). We walked in and were greeted asap. The menu is simple but I'm unfamiliar with Cambodian food and wished there were images of the food on the menu or maybe post photos of the food on the wall? We decided to order #28 green bean sautéed with tamarind w/ beef & #31 eggplant with pork (we wanted tofu, but they were out). The food came out quick and hot! The tamarind sauce is a little bit different with a little bit sour and sweet taste but it was nice to try something new. The eggplant with pork was tasty too and everything mixed well with the side of rice. Everything was good and great portion size. Nice interior with lots of decorations. Service was very friendly and they have designated parking spaces. Must try if you're in Campbell! I'll be back to try more of their dishes!! read more

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I cannot remember for the life of me how I found Bayon Temple but I am so glad I did. this place is a real hidden gem. I think they're connected to Chez Savon (or its the same people?) but I've never tried Chez Savon so I can't compare the two. The restaurant was fairly empty when we came and the parking lot is a bit tight but let me tell you, the food is spectacular. Legitimately one of the best meals I've had in a while We ordered: - papaya salad: spicy, sweet, sour, fresh, DELICIOUS! what else needs to be said - samlaw beef curry: the seasoning is perfect and the depth of flavor is simply spectacular. it's not too spicy so you can ask for chili on the side. it has carrots, potatoes, onions, and beef (or whichever meat you choose). this is probably my favorite dish - cha eark: we got chicken. this dish is one of their populars as well and it has lemongrass which made it so aromatic and addicting to eat - chicken kabob: cooked and seasoned well, pretty big for just one for $3. I would love to try the other meats based on this one - garlicky and so yummy I don't normally eat leftovers but I took all my leftovers home and finished them. food baby imminent!! I would love to try Chez Savon based on my experiences here but their hours are a bit odd. Certainly wouldn't mind returning here for more yumm read more

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Walking into Bayon Temple you'll immediately see why they call it that. Upon arrival you'll notice the stage area to the left decorated with statues, paintings, and plants. Truly unique to see a restaurant dedicate that much space for an experience. Prices are very reasonable, a dinner for one with 2 entrees and a drink costing around $30. The servings are HUGE. I was barely able to get through half my meal. Lots of leftovers. I liked the dish similar to Pad Thai (Kuy Tiew Cha) had good flavors of sweet and sour that really balanced each other out. The Samlaw curry also a very solid pick, but not quite thick enough for me to get it again. They just reopened after covid so I'd give it a shot. Great service, great food, and great value for your money. read more

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The Campbell chez Sovan is now the Bayon temple restaurant. We went for a mid week family lunch and the restaurant was empty. The menu had several unique dishes and we tried their chicken kebabs, tamarind flavored rice noodles, house fried rice and lemongrass chicken. The kebabs were the best, well cooked, moist and redolent of lemongrass. The lemongrass chicken was great as well, it was made with minced chicken and had great flavors running through. Tamarind noodles were unique, never had noodles with tamarind flavor before, the flavors were not overpowering which was good. The house fried rice tasted clean, probably not the best dish we had but not bad either. I recommend this place if you are looking for something different from the Thai and Malaysian places. read more

Love the food here. Too much construction in the parking lot. Otherwise I think they would be busy all day. Best food ever.!!!!

This spot is a gem! Cambodian cuisine doesn't always get the spotlight it deserves, but every dish here reminds you why it should. We've been here at least a handful of times and the food is always great. We love the papaya salad (with the crab sauce, which makes for a deeper taste), the tamarind chicken wings (very tender inside, very crispy outside with a pleasant sourness), the curries, and the Sac Ang Kabobs. We love the historical artifacts that decorate the restaurant, including the paintings, sculptures, and Khmer music. It really brings you closer to the culture. The wait staff is caring, friendly and attentive. We can't wait to return and try more dishes! read more

3.5 stars for food. Server was nice. Had the Famous Amok, Samlaw Curry with chicken, and Cha Eark with pork. Famous Amok - Flavors were ok but I felt it needed more spices to add more dimension. Also, I would have enjoyed it more if they used a deep sea fish such as cod or halibut. The fish was farmed and tasted like the typical bottom feeder type such as catfish or tilapia. Cha Eark - I liked this dish. It had enough kick and flavor but my guest, who is a great cook of Southeast Asian cuisine, had much higher standards. Of the 3 dishes, my favorite was the Samlaw Curry but my guest thought it was just "ok". The interior looked very traditional. There was ample parking on site. I enjoyed my meal. read more

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I ordered a bunch of take out food, chicken wings, skewers etc and person at the counter forgot to give us the pickle. This isn't the first time I ordered so I was sure they forgot. I drove back to pick it up and asked for sauce. Person lied and said food should not come with sauce and they don't serve sauce at the restaurant. I came back because of the previous good experience but this will be my last time. Also, they charged $3 as "take out fee". Will not recommend anyone doing take out and this place overall. read more

My friends and I had one of the best spontaneous dining experiences at Bayon Temple. We were looking for food nearby and one of the friends recommended this place. We were a group of five so we got to try many different dishes, which I highly recommend. The waitress was extremely kind and explained the menu to us and checked on us frequently. We ended up getting most of the recommended items on the menu and we were impressed by every single dish. They all tasted delicious and authentic. Even the way it was plated made me feel like I was eating this food in Cambodia. In general, the whole meal felt very warm and cozy. I highly recommend it!! read more

We had the Kuy Tiew Cha. It's pretty much a Cambodian Pad Thai but this is much better! This one's really tasty and saucey. The egg was cooked to a crisp on the edges which I really like. Shrimp was not overcooked. The Pork Laab was just a bit too citrusy. I don't have a prob with that cause I really like citrusy food. But maybe for the others it might be a bit too much and overwhelming, But the flavor was already perfect. Fish Amok was wrapped in a fragrant banana leaf, usually not visually appetizing but can't go wrong with this one! If you like anything with coconut cream/milk, you have to get this. The Cambodian Steak Kabob was packed with flavors. It was tender and juicy. The pickled veggies on the side complemented the beef well. Steamed rice (small). It was actually enough for 3 people! The customer service we received was really good. She's really kind and polite. She thoroughly explained to us about food allergens and made sure we're not allergic to anything. And she kept checking in on us if everything's good or if we need anything. Their ambiance reminds me of my home back in my home country -- the smell of of the incenses, the buddha statues. It felt cozy as if you were eating at a friend's house and their mom feeds you with their home-cooked hearty meals. Now that we recently moved to Campbell, we will be going back more often now :) read more

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