Very small hole in the wall. When we got here 2:30 on a Saturday we were the only customers. We…read more(hubby, youngest son, and me) decided to eat in. When you walk in there's a counter with some premade food. About 6 tables to eat in. Private parking lot around the corner of the restaurant. TV played South East Asian music videos. By the time we left 4 other groups came in to dine and 3 or 4 pick up orders. Excellent food here. Hubby got the shrimp pho. Ginormous bowl with a flavorful broth. I got the fried fish with ginger scallion. A bit messy to eat but probably the best fish I ever ate in my life. It was fried whole (almost whole. No head included) and over a salad of lettuce, cucumber, and tomato then slathered with the most delicious ginger scallion sauce ever. In my head I was thinking that this would be an excellent keto meal but the sauce definitely has some sweetness and thickened with cornstarch. We also ordered chicken nime chow. The chicken is not sauced or anything so you would think it would be plain tasting. But what ever they do to it it brings out the flavor of the chicken. The dipping sauce was not super flavorful. Slightly sweet and acidic topped with crushed peanuts. Teapot was served with a very fragrant tea. Had to ask for a refill. All these dishes plus one Vietnamese iced coffee came to just under $50 Will probably come here again.

Ordered thru DoorDash and I was surprised at how good this was. Surprised it's not the more popular…read moreSE Asian spot around RI. Flavors were def there. Fresh ingredients and portion sizes were accurate to pricing. Beef banh mi: exactly how it should be! flaky bread, pate, fresh cilantro, pickled veggies and flavorful meat. This was my fave selection from the order and would order again each time. Banh Xeo shrimp: was soggy by the time it arrived due to heat trapped in the packaging but I crisped it up in the air fryer and it held up well. Came with my selected shrimp filling with bean sprouts and onions; a generous bag of lettuce, cukes and Thai basil. Then some nuoc mam fish sauce, chili paste and peanuts for dipping. Veggies were clean and washed. Nime chow chicken: fresh filling ingredients, sauce with peanuts and good amount of chicken. Viet iced coffee: good portion size medium cup but my complaint it it didn't seem as strong as the regular viet coffee. Also not enough condensed milk. Had to add sugar to mine.

Great service friendly folks. Affordable prices. Parking inside so you don't have to walk so far or…read moredrive endlessly looking around for a Parking. Southeast Asian food for the first-timers. Small shake hidden in the hood.

Must try local ri spot Get the wings…read moreGet banh mi And pick something random to try Brown people make delicious food

Apsara is one of my favorite restaurants in the World. Yes, you read that right--I have been to…read moreevery continent (except for Antarctica) and still write this with great confidence. I have been going to Apsara since the late 1980s, back when it was called "Bayon." It became AMAZING when it was purchased by the Te family, who still own and run Apsara. At its core, Apsara is and always has been loved by the college students in RI, for its kind servers, wonderful and eclectic foods (Cambodian, but also with Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Lao dishes, as well), very affordable prices and BYOB. The family has attempted various new ideas over the years, such as having sushi, and Asian shaved ices, and sticky rice desserts, most of which have come and gone, but the core menu is generally unchanged. One can still also try to order "off menu," although it's not as common practice as it had been. Start with the Nime Chow, which is essentially a fresh spring roll but with their delicious fish sauce, with crushed peanuts for dipping. I highly recommend adding a dribble of Sriracha to the sauce. Addictive! The chefs are known for cooking their stocks everyday, from hours before dawn. I find all of their soups to be delicious, with a suggestion to try their Vietnamese Sweet and Sour soup or their Tom Yum when you're battling a Winter cold. The also make Mekong fish cakes as an appetizer (finally now sometimes found at Thai places), as well as Natang, which is a minced pork with coconut cream and curry, and sometimes dried shrimp. You spoon it onto their homemade rice cakes... trust me, you'll never be tempted by Quaker Oats rice cakes ever again! Crispy wings are also solid, and the beef teriyaki is an essential (think Phnom Penh street food). The restaurant is pretty small and bustling, but very warm and "family-like." People there learn your name, as you learn theirs. Entrees are wonderful. The whole fish fried with fresh pineapple, cucumbers and tomatoes is killer! The stir fried chicken with lemongrass is delicious (try the "dry sauce") although they no longer make it with ground chicken and Thai chilis and basil (a shame as it was REALLY awesome!). The bee bongs are essentially a noodle bowl with vegetables and a protein, with fish sauce, chopped nuts and a taro fried spring roll. Other favorites include beef loclac (tender grilled beef cubes with onions and a yummy lime and black pepper dipping sauce) or the stir fried ginger chicken, with aged ginger and fresh mushrooms and onions. On a hot Summer day, the shrimp nyom (a cold shrimp salad) is tough to beat. Or mix it up, such as with Phnom Penh twilight, with calamari, shrimp, scallops and sometimes green NZ mussels. And if anyone is wondering, their white rice and their house tea are very high quality. If you are concerned about the somewhat dicey neighborhood (South Providence) or the small size of Apsara, take comfort in the fact that famous actors, musicians and celebrities have joined their kids to go there when attending the kids' graduations from Brown or RISD or wherever!

Apsara will always be my go-to spot for authentic Cambodian food. I highly recommend it to anyone…read morevisiting from out of town. The food is consistently on point, and they offer a great selection of lunch and dinner specials at a reasonable price. The staff are always patient and friendly, which makes the experience even better. From the outside to the inside, the restaurant beautifully represents Cambodian culture with its paintings and statues , it truly feels like you've stepped into Southeast Asia. It's also BYOB, so you can bring your own drinks to enjoy with your meal. Overall, this small, family owned gem in Providence is definitely worth a visit.

Ordered chicken yellow curry there was hardly any chicken or vegetables! Very inconsistent now, new…read moreownership needs to up there game!

We've been ordering from Tong Phoon for years. Tonight our takeout was mediocre. The crispy rolls…read morewere smaller and not tasty. The sauce was thin. The Sweet basil chicken was less spicy and the chicken was not tender. The vegetables in the Pad Thai were mushy and the noodles clumped together. So disappointing

Looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine near Providence RI? You've found it - Pho Horn's! Tucked…read morein a small strip mall right off 95 between Pawtucket and Providence, this place is pho real! (Forgive my pun). The menu is extensive and in several formats, some pictured. The pho here is phenomenal - I had #23 with added shrimp - savory and satisfying! One of our party is vegan and raved about the fried tofu. We had a Double order of Cánh Gà Chiên (chicken wings) - half spicy and half sticky Thai - delicious! The service was excellent and the cozy, bustling space still supported audible table chat. See some visuals of our tasty visit - then plug the plug 50 Ann Mary St. in your Waze and head there soon!

I came here for the first time with some coworkers for lunch. While busy, they were able to seat us…read moreright away in a comfy booth. The inside of this restaurant is much larger than it appears from the outside. We got our food quickly and everyone enjoyed it. I got the beef noodle soup and enjoyed it, with the exception of the tripe not being cut up very well, which made it a little too textured of an experience for me. Overall, I'd come back and likely get something different.

I love this restaurant. The food has always been excellent and the prices are reasonable…read more Five of us went for dinner recently and we got a few items to share, here are my impressions of the experience. - Spring rolls. Crispy and light. Small but packed with flavor, an order had 5 of them. It came with a dipping sauce. - Chicken wings. Not big but well done. They came with a sweet and sour sauce. An order had 6 of them. - Garlic green beans. Delicious. Lots of flavor and nice texture and bite. The favorite of the table that night. - Brussel sprouts. Not a large portion. Lightly fried. - Pad Thai with chicken. Light and well prepared, all sauces and flavors melded together nicely. - Fried rice with pork. Light and delicious. Good portion to share among all of us. The restaurant does not take reservations and because there are less than 10 tables in the entire place, sometimes wait times can be a bit long. Many people do take out or DoorDash. Still, it's worth it. Laotian / Thai food at its best in Providence.

From being on my "must visit" list, to eight months later, finally making my way into the…read morerestaurant. I had done some research and knew it was a small space so I was praying there would be enough open tables. When we talked in, there were about 3 tables open. It took a bit to get seated since the host/ server was busy getting together online orders and bringing out food to other customers. But after a couple minutes, we were allowed to pick our own table. They have 3 two person tables to the left, on an elevated platform. To the far front of the space, there were two booths which could easily fit 4 people each. To the right there were 3 tables for 4-5 people each. We went with the bigger table, but moved after a couple minutes to another table for a more private setting. For an appetizer, we put in an order of crab rangoons. As my entrée, I ordered the Khao Soi with seafood and my friend ordered the beef salad which comes with sticky rice. The crab rangoons came out after about 10 minutes. They looked crispy, and were wrapped in a cute, round way. The filling wasn't as creamy as I wish it would be, but it did taste a bit healthier than regular Chinese take out. The entress came out after about another 10 minutes. My Khao Soi came out with a big bowl, with some lime and peanuts on the side. I asked for more lime and cilantro on the side. The broth was a very vibrant color, creamy, sweet, a little tangy from the lime, and because of the cilantro had a fresh and clean flavor. I loved the combination of all the flavors, and it reminded me of a curry. The noodles were soft, but not falling apart and there was a good amount of it. There was plenty of seafood including calamari, shrimp, and mussels. The calamari was a little tough but the other items were good. I loved the crispy shallots on top as they provided an additional sweet but savory element. I finished the entire thing. My friend's salad was good. It was simple in that it was salads and herbs with minced meat but it tasted good. The sticky rice came in a ball wrapped in aluminum foil, and then put into their authentic little basket so it was full to pull apart. They do have a dessert menu and we were offered some, but I had no space. It seemed like the server was handling a lot at once so kudos to him and the small but mighty team in the back cooking everything up. I would be interested in trying other items on their menu.

Excellent food, wonderful service. I love the crispy pad thai. We love eating at Tong-Dread more

Fantastic all around. Can't say enough. Service is…read morewelcoming, fun and attentive, You return because of that. Not to mention the food! No need to travel to Boston or Providence. Fresh clean ingredients and tastes. Not to be missed.

Fast and delicious. Busy but plenty of parking in the lot. It was pretty packed on a Sunday but…read morethey had us in and out no problem. Everything we ordered was worth the money, money well spent! Had hot tea for the table which was refilled well, we didn't have to flag anyone down lol. Ck Fried rice was Smokey and flavorful. Beef sticks were flavorful, cooked perfect & all plates came hot and fresh. Ordered beef and a combo mee khathung aka latna aka Cambodian noodles in gravy which were both great. Lot rolls were plentiful and crispy. Chinese brocolli in oyster sauce cooked perfect and not overly cooked. Jalapeno ck wings were crispy, meaty and perfectly flavorful. Ordered rounds of Thai iced tea for the table too. Everything was A1. Def recommend for authentic Cambodian/SE Asian cuisine! Love that they have the round table spinners for larger tables too and leave the sauce caddy for you.

Sooooooo good!!! Fried rice is yummy! I have had so many dishes from here and I loved the all! Must…read moretry!

I've always liked Apsara, and the food is still decent and inexpensive, but the experience has…read moredefinitely slipped. I hate the new placemat style laminated menu... the print is small, it's hard to read, and not every dish lists a price or what comes with. The service is spotty. There was one server and one person handling takeaway orders. There were few occupied tables when we arrived yet our server was distracted. We had to ask for a pot of tea twice. We ordered vegetable pad thai and were brought chicken pad thai. Granted, we were offered the opportunity to take the chicken pad thai home at no charge, which we accepted. We did not receive fortune cookies at the end of our meal. I still think their wonton soup is the best in town. We ordered the small ($3.50) with extra veggies, which was delicious. The Chinese egg rolls were meh; nothing special. And the pad thai, both the chicken and vegetable, were adequate. Unfortunately, their bathroom could use a thorough cleaning. Yuck. The total cost for 2 soups, 2 egg rolls (1 order) and one pad thai was $25.15, so the price point is reasonable. There is a 3% upcharge for using a credit card. In the future, I believe I would only visit Apsara for takeaway.

I ordered General Tso's ($13) for pickup and the portion size was big. The quality of the chicken…read morewas decent, there weren't too many bites that were chewy. The amount of sauce was okay. Some pieces weren't covered well, some had a lot of it - but the flavor was addictive. My order was ready quickly.

Back again to a place where we enjoy the food and the place itself, informal with some care with…read morethe design based on a Cambodian Ankor Watt theme. As per usual we order (intentionally) too much food so that we can have another meal at home the next day. An advantage here is that one can bring one's own bottle, which keeps the costs down. We ordered a hearty and tasty coconut soup with various vegetables and chicken. Scallion pancakes, Singapore noodles with meat and garlic string beans- all delicious . Reasonably priced ($65) with another meal to take home. Lunch without having to cook! A welcome idea.

This is our go to neighborhood pan-Asian restaurant and has been for years now. Prices are…read moreexcellent, as is most of the food, and the menu is large enough to satisfy both the vegetarians and carnivores we tend to dine with. The dining room can accommodate larger parties. It's nicely decorated and comfortable, but tends to be a bit chilly in winter so ask for a refill of the complementary tea. We like most of the menu, but our particular favorites are the hot & sour soup (so nice and spicy!), coconut chicken appetizer, satay noodles (again, can be spicy), and the Cambodian noodles dry (served in a delicious sauce, don't worry). Other items frequently in rotation for us are the fried lort, general tsao's tofu, numya curry, and tom yum soup (tofu, chicken, beef or just veggies can be added). Service is friendly and quick - either eating here or getting take out.