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Kien Svay Cafe

4.8 (18 reviews)

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Mi N.

There severing was good. Is very busy i recommended people giv it a try here. Very good

Beef stick combo
Eric S.

Great quality taste and amazing service. I get food here weekly and it never disappoints. Highly recommended!

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Chenny O.

As a Cambodian, I'm always excited to try new Cambodian places that reminds me of home and this place did not disappoint! Typically I would order a bunch of things and maybe like 1 or 2 things because I'm really critical with Cambodian food... but man... this place 10/10! We ordered: Momma wings: 10/10 that sauce had some heat but was also very balanced with a bit of sweetness. The wings itself was also very juicy! Papaya salad: 20/10! Most places are afraid to make it dank but this place makes it the right way! It's the dank that I miss from home! And the sauce was very balanced (I asked for 12 peppers lol) Steak and tirk pro hok: 9/10. The steak was good but I prefer mines medium rare so I would def ask if it's possible next time but that sauce!!!! Most places either don't put enough prahok or put too much and it's not balance. But this was amazingly balanced. Perfect dank, with the right amount of sweetness and citrus to make it good and refreshing. Lort cha: 10/10 and this brings me back home. This dish... is legit Cambodian street food. I used to live there and get this for the 3 pm afternoon snack and to see this on a menu... oh man! Would definitely recommend if you never had it. Beef stick: 10/10 and it's tender! Most beef stick are too chewy or hard with not enough fat to balance but this was great and well seasoned! I am definitely coming back! Also pricing is a great value compared to other Cambodian place in the Bay Area and they are one of the few authentic places that I would recommend to people! The owners are very nice and they put a lot of heart into this. Thank you for giving me a piece of home away from home!

Pork with egg over rice
Kathleen E.

Authentic Cambodian food. Enjoyed every dish we ordered. Must try the beef stick though! Portion is generous. Service was excellent and place is clean. They also have my fave Momma Beef Jerky, the crispy one. Will definitely go back and try the other items on the menu and the fried banana with ice cream dessert.

Alex C.

Friendly owner and very good authentic Cambodian food. We'll be coming here again for sure.

Thai tea so refreshing!
Maya K.

My first time trying Kien Svay Cafe and I had an amazing time! The owner is really nice and really helpful explaining each meal to me! All the food and sauces had so much flavor There is plenty of seating and beautiful decorations! I highly recommend checking this place out!

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Beautiful ambiance with amazing service. Authentic Khmer food served with love! The vibes are truly 100% Cambodian

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taste like home. food portions are pretty good and they have crispy beef chips. .................

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