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    Lowell Restaurant

    4.1 (22 reviews)
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    Morning glory with pork belly aka trokuon
    Claudine R.

    I just love coming here. And I usually get the same thing, but this time, we tried their chicken wings and it was perfectly fried, light batter and delicious. Ordered the pork chop with rice snd barbecue duck and it came with beef broth, that beef broth was the soooo good. I can only imagine how good the noodle soups are which I'm definitely gonna try next time.. I just wish we live closer.

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    Sonya E.

    Dined here a few times during my recent visit to Lowell. I wouldn't say what I had here is the best I have ever had but it's certainly decent considering the volume of patrons these guys serve daily. Each time we dined in, the restaurant was at capacity which tells me this restaurant must be a local favorite. The menu offers a variety of noodle and rice dishes including signature Khmer dishes that are made in just about every Cambodian family household (curries, papaya salad, rice porridge, etc.). It's a good choice if you're in the mood for some quick Khmer influenced food. It gets packed for lunch so prepare yourselves if you're short on time.

    One of the good restaurant to eat in lowell. Since moving back to lowell. I will enjoy more khmer food

    Lort cha special
    Byanca Y.

    There's parking in the front or the back, but the plaza is sometimes so busy it's hard to find parking. We went as a group of 7 and the workers were very attentive. There is a slight language barrier if you don't speak Khmer but the workers are very patient and thorough to make sure you get what you ordered. I got the Lort cha which smelled and tasted really good. Everybody else got their own dishes like meekathung, fried chicken and rice and kathew kaw ko and everything was delicious. Would come back and try family style next time!

    Papaya Salad
    Gary G.

    In the center of Lowell's Cambodia-town, a restaurant that looks tiny from the outside but is actually quite roomy. Bustling crowd on a weekend lunch. Our official server didn't know the menu too well and was a little unmotivated, but the manager sensed this and stepped in often to fill the void. Pleasant overall vibe. Papaya Salad: One of the best restaurant dishes in terms of flavor (high) to fat (low) ratio, it's crunchy and tart and, depending on where you get it, can also be salty, funky, sweet, and/or spicy. It can differ among the cuisines--it's a staple in Thai, Cambodian, and Lao food--as well as among the restaurants within that cuisine. This one delivered the crispness and kept the remaining characteristics in perfect balance, with the heat set to a constant tingle to accelerate the overall flavor rather than overpower it. If my other favorite Cambodian rendition at Peephuptmei (at the other end of the same street) is the papaya salad equivalent of The Who, this one was more New York Philharmonic. Both are virtuoso presentations. Roasted Quail: The name is a little deceiving, because this quail is fried, but other than that, no complaints at all. You get five to an order and you can feel like a he-man taking an entire quail into your hand and having your way with it. You don't see the seasonings, but they are there, and it even tastes a little like bacon. Very crisp outside, juicy inside, and no dipping sauce needed at all. Beef Loc Lac: Basically, this is steak tips, Cambodian style. Not bad, but the version here is a little less exciting than some others around town. Good crispness, okay tenderness and flavor. Lemongrass Chicken: This is a tough one to find on the menu, because the menu is a little confusing, but with enough pointing and asking you can get this chicken dish which I think is the equivalent of Cha Kroeung Sach Moun at Simply Khmer. Coated in a yellow paste that I believe has lots of lemongrass. Don't take my word for it, but good luck getting a full description out of the server. Whatever it is, it's pretty good, and goes well with the white rice. BBQ Duck: You can get the roast duck, which comes unsauced, or the BBQ duck, which is lightly covered in sauce that complements the poultry. This was crispy even under the sauce, tender, juicy, and very enjoyable. Would get it again in a heartbeat.

    Lod cha
    Caitlynn Y.

    actually awesome super spectacular. my very last time eating in massachusetts. how sad. this was my departing goodbye meal. i ordered the lod cha cuz i didn't know what that was and the photos online seemed interesting. it was honestly really really good. or maybe i was just hungry. but it was a but hard to eat with chopsticks because it just kept slipping but i realized that a better way to eat it was with a spoon and basically just scooping it. but it was soooo good. the egg was so like idk just the way i like my eggs and then the protein was yum too. i ate more cambodian food in like 3 days that i have my entire life. actualy that's a lie but it's usually the same stuff. but that was an awesome and unforgettable thanksgiving i had yup.

    Beef, meatball, and quail egg kathew. Yes I add quail egg! Try it
    Nyra I.

    This is my go to spot when I want Cambodian food. Their Kathew is delicious. The aroma of that broth is insane. It's like you don't need to add any Sriracha or Hoison sauce.. but I need to. Been doing it my whole life. This is by far the best kathew in town. If you want PHO that's different. It's Vietnamese. You can also bring your own beer! They also have karaoke. Atmosphere can be updated a bit. The service is always amazing here. I'm a regular so they know my order by heart.

    Ilya T.

    With so many Cambodian restaurants in Lowell serving what is basically the same food with varying degrees of flavor it was interesting to visit this spot considering how popular it is with the locals. They serve a healthy portion of food for a very reasonable price, where they fall short is the flavor. The taste coming from the kitchen feels very commercial and lacks that family feel you get at Mekong Restaurant or Peephuptmei Restaurant

    Loclac with egg
    Rico M.

    My first time here, i got the loclac, the beef had a nice grilled flavor while the rice was fresh and flavorful.. I will definitely be back¡¡

    Thuong D.

    This place is so good, I love Hu Tieu Nam Vang and the customer service was awesome, My friends and I are Vietnamese so we couldn't understand Cambodian but the Cambodian staff tried his best to speak Vietnamese to us and we totally understand what he said and we got our food came out as we expect it to be! Prices are so affordable. We will come back and this is my 8th time eating here.

    Peter P.

    We ordered several food to go. The fried rice had good flavoring and a fair amount of meat. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. The sour soup vietnamese style had plenty of vegetables and just enough spices. The beef chow funs with gravy sauce were delicious. Our family shared two bowl and they were completely gone. A few days later, we went back to get two phnom penh noodles. They were not greedy with the soup. The broth had enough flavor that the condiments became optional. There seemed to be plenty of space to eat and the staffs were friendly. Overall, had a great experience and never had to wait long every time we stopped by to get food to go.

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    This place has amazing Cambodian dishes. The servers are all so nice, food comes out in a timely manner. Great prices! Must try!

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    Customer Service was awesome , Delicious food , pricing is amazing and portion was unbelievable! Will be coming back !

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    Phnom Penh Restaurant - Beef Sticks

    Phnom Penh Restaurant

    4.0(77 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Beef Sticks (6/10): Flavor was great, and it was nice and crispy. The beef was a bit dry, though…read more Some pieces were also kind of tough. Way too expensive for what it is. Oxtail Noodle Soup (6/10): The soup was a bit unbalanced in terms of flavors. It also tasted a bit one-dimensional (too much fish sauce). The oxtail was decently good. Beef Loc Lac (7.5/10): This was my favorite dish of the night. Crispy and tender! Flavor was delicious. Seafood Fried Noodles (4/10): I don't recommend ordering this. The fried noodles on the outside were fine, but it was a soggy mess on the inside. That would be acceptable if the sauce were good, but the sauce wasn't good either. Also, bear in mind that you will barely get any seafood with this dish. You'll get a few large pieces of imitation crab and like 2 shrimp. I like imitation crab, but just be warned. Service was very good.

    We were passing Lowell and knew this was the hub for authentic south Asian cuisine. We Yelped a few…read moreplaces and landed here as our 2nd option. The first place we went to was closed, despite Yelped showing they were open. Apparently a lot of places in the area are closed on a Monday. Phnom Penh is truly authentic. You walk in and are surprised by how spacious the dining area is. You look to the counter area and it's truly mom and pop style. You hear really loud customers speaking to the staff and immediately feel that they are regulars who have built close relationships through many years of patronage here. This place feels very homey. There is plenty of street parking, but I did see a sign that indicated a parking lot is available in the back. The young man that seated and served us was friendly and helpful. More importantly, he was patient and answered questions for us, who are new to Cambodian cuisine. I ordered the fried rice with beef loc lac. It seemed very popular as many pictures on yelp were of this dish. The beef looked overly fried but was surprisingly juicy and tender with lots of flavor. The fried rice reminds me of the Panda Express fried rice, and there is nothing wrong with that. I accepted the offer to add a fried egg but that actually came out over cooked, IMHO. I give this dish a 8/10. The beef noodle soup was something my wife ordered. It looks spicy but is not spicy at all. Yet, it still had really good flavor. The pictures showed some beef balls, but we noticed mostly sliced beef pieces. It was good and I'd give it a 8/10 as well. I got 2 appetizers. There were so many things that looked good but there were just 2 of us dining and we already were ordering more than we could eat. The fried spring rolls were okay. I think more meat filling would really balance out the interior texture. The outside was perfectly crisp and this dish goes so well with the included fish sauce. I'd give this a 7/10. The hot wings looked so good in the picture. It is heavily and unevenly breaded and fried, then mixed in a sweet and spicy sauce. It's sticky and crunchy...and very fried. I was actually hoping for more with this dish so I'd give it a 6/10. I might try the unsauced version if I come back, as that looked so good (another table got it). Overall, it was a good experience. We were served hot tea and provided great service for delicious food at a reasonable price. I'm glad places like this are still out there. They are not flashy or anything. They are there to serve good food to the community. I hope I come across this place again (it's not near where we live). I'll just have to drive past Lowell again soon!

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    Simply Khmer - Pleah Sach Ko (Khmer Beef Salad)

    Simply Khmer

    3.7(369 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Simply Khmer will still be my number one go to spot to get Cambodian food…read more The triple combo dish is the way to go. For $20 now, you get sticky rice, 5 spicy wings or 3 beef sticks, and papaya salad. You cannot go wrong with that. I wish I lived closer because I would come here every other week for this dish.

    This place is off the highway but still convenient as it's pretty much down one main street off the…read morehighway. It has a few parking spaces up front and we had no problem getting one during lunch time on a saturday. This place is pretty big and I love that they didn't try to cram as many tables as possible in there. The staff are friendly and wheel out your food on carts vs carrying them on serving trays. The decor and presentation of the restaurant is very clean and modern. - unlike most other places in the area. We've tried other cambodian restaurants in lowell and they don't compare to the ambiance and vibes of Simply Khmer. I'd venture to say other places are very mom and pop style, and almost ghetto compared to this place. The food: Hot wings - are a must order! It looks like there are variations as others come with peppers or other stuff, mine only came with sauce. Based on yelp photos, seems like its hit or miss what you get? Still, tastes great. Crispy but not overcooked and the sauce is amazing. It's not too spicy either. Crispy egg rolls - they were fine but I'd skip these. They are tiny but you get 5. There is no meat so inside is mushy, but the outside is fried perfectly crisp. The soup Kuy Tiew Special - it's just basic pho soup with beef balls, fish cakes and greens. Tastes fine if you want some soupy noodles, but nothing that stands out. Still enjoyable if thats what you're after. My waitress didn't tell us the specials but I kept overhearing the male waiter tell everyone today's specials and I heard about their new chicken skin. I ordered it to try. They are thin and crispy and half the plate is pickled veggies and some jalapenos. The chicken skin is light and airy, fried crispy with some light seasoning. Worth a try at least once. overall, this is one of the more popular places in Lowell for cambodian food and I can see why. I'm looking forward to my next trip back here. Food quality is good, service is friendly, parking was easy and it was not too far off from the main highway.

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    Le Petit Cafe

    Le Petit Cafe

    4.5(37 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I've been wanting to try Le Petit Cafe for quite some time, particularly after hearing about the…read morebeef stew/Kaw Ko. It did not disappoint, and was sincerely one of the best Asian soups I've ever had--it was that good. Rich in flavor and a truly comforting meal. I ordered take out and all of the items were individually packaged with care, and the owner/cook was very kind. I live very close to Cambodia Town, and am looking forward to coming back for the Kaw Ko, especially on the frigid winter days!

    If this restaurant was at a different location it would be a 5 star place in my book as they nail…read moreit for service and good otherwise. It is easy to miss when you are looking for its location. Limited parking for the plaza is available across the street. We found street parking. There are about 8 tables and the place is very popular by locals of all different nationalities. It appears to be a family run business. We were greeted as Sol as we came in and told we could choose where to sit from the available tables. Our server was a young man (about 18) that was super nice and also gave us recommendations. Hot tea was brought to the table a few minutes lates. We started with their spring rolls that were freshly fried and very. I went with the flat noodles with seafood for my main course. Sauce was delicious and the overall dish was fantastic. Now if you need to go to the bathroom you have to go down the hall. That shared bathroom is in need of some serious renovation. It is a cash only business but you can use Venmo and CashApp. Hey I was there for the good and I loved it. I'd go back to try other dishes.

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    Best Cambodian sandwich I've ever had (and I've been to Philly & Long Beach for Khmer food).

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