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    Narak’s kitchen

    5.0 (13 reviews)
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    Cambodian Sausage Sandwich
    Bryan V.

    I saw that Narak's Kitchen has a new takeout menu now and immediately I was intrigued by Cambodian sandwiches! I've never heard of the concept before and the video of them I saw on social media almost made my mouth water. I was able to try their sausage sandwich and their classic beef one too. Both were a flavor bomb of spices and great crunchy textures. I think my winner though is the beef one. The meat was so tender and the lemongrass flavor really came through. I absolutely loved the addition of pickled papaya and carrots. The bread was very fresh and good quality too! If you like Vietnamese banh mi, you are sure to like the sandwiches here as well! Narak's Kitchen also sells items such as Cambodian sausage packs and beef jerky. I got to sample some of the jerky and there were so many different flavors and textures! I think my favorite was the Chinese five spice. The owner is also incredibly friendly and was telling us her cooking background and why she decided to start the business. I think she's really struck gold with these sandwiches though and I hope more Houstonians will be able to try them soon!

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    Ronald D.

    Located in the same strip shopping center as my favorite Greek restaurant Athena on FM 529. This place is owned and operated by a true Dynamo who is running around at light speed taking care of shipping out her various meat products which include Cambodian style Jerky and sausage all over the world while she whips up tasty Banh Mi type of sandwiches, specialty drinks and other items for those of us who walk in her shop. Classically trained at the Le Cordon Bleu the Chef / Owner Narak is the real deal. Limited menu, small space, but SO UNIQUE. Please don't come expecting a full menu, or a sit-down restaurant, because right now it's mainly take out with only two (or was it three) tables to munch down your sandwich.

    Mild flavor
    Rachel B.

    I found this place on yelp when I was searching for something new in my area; I've been to the strip mall before, so I knew where it was: how'd I miss this gem? This place is to go only. I spoke with the owner, and she focuses on fresh meats and ingredients and shipping them out, so the kitchen is kind of just an afterthought; however, the food we got was very delicious, and she was very nice and helpful. We ordered the beef and pork belly sandwiches; they're very similar to a Vietnamese bahn mi, but they use papaya instead of daicon, quail eggs instead of chicken, and a spice paste with lemon grass which made the sandwiches stand out. We also got the beef sticks which were delicious and extremely flavorful and the pandan pudding drink--also delicious. We finished our visit with 2 bags of her famous meat chips and she threw in a meat stick. The spice and flavor levels are legit, but you can get milder ones too. There are samples to try so you can make up your mind. I can't believe she's been there three years! Everyone needs to go and get some Cambodian food from her now!! Then grab some meat to go as a Xmas gift!!

    Frozen Tea Ko Cambodian sausage and a jar of Prohok Ktis
    Rob R.

    Narak's Kitchen Cambodian Restaurant 13250 FM 529 Suite F, Houston, TX 77041 Wow!!! I had never had Cambodian/Khmer cuisine before and I was in for a treat! I came for the sandwiches. As a long time bánh mì lover, I knew these Cambodian sandwiches would be in for some stiff competition. I was blown away with how good they were. I ordered the : Classic Cambodian Beef Sandwich with charbroiled marinated beef, kroeng fillings, cucumber, jalapeño,cilantro,fresh pickled papaya and carrots. Braised Pork Belly Sandwich with Chinese 5 spice infused wine braised pork belly and black pepper corns, cucumber, fresh pickled papaya, carrots, soy glazed and crusted peanuts. Topped with fried quail eggs! Yoooooo!!!! These sandwiches were . They were packed with an authentic smokey flavor that cannot be faked. This is the real thing! I also ordered the beef skewers which were good enough to make you wanna slap your ex twice! I also sampled the Chinese 5 spice, Slap Ya Ex and Spicy Habanero Mango Michelada Beef Chips and took a bag of each home along with a Twa Ko Smoked Cambodian Beef Stick, Smoked Jalapeño Pepper Cheddar Pork Stick, Frozen Tea Ko Cambodian sausage and a jar of Prohok Ktis. I can't wait to try those at home. Chef Narak was very kind along with being a great chef. She talked about her business and her passion for cooking and sharing Cambodian cuisine is evident. If you haven't visited Narak's Kitchen yet, slap yourself. . Then go get some of the best Cambodian food in Houston!!!

    Kasey Z.

    Came here immediately after I saw a video about this place serving authentic Cambodian food, and was also incredibly intrigued about the Cambodian "banh-mi". I ordered the classic beef as well as the Cambodian sausage option, with the addition of fried quail eggs for +$1. Both sandwiches were incredibly tasty, with just the perfect bite of flavors from both the meat as well as the freshness of the shredded papaya and cilantro. I personally enjoyed the beef one more than the sausage, but I would definitely come back and try the other options as well. The restaurant/business itself is in its early development phase, and the owner was very nice and friendly. She let us sample the different assortment of beef chips that she had been selling a while before the sandwiches, and was kind enough to let us leave with a bag! The beef chips were so incredibly crisp and thin, but packed with flavor. I ended up finishing the entire bag in 2 days just because they were so delicious.

    Best sandwiches EVER!!!!!! Narak is so sweet and if you call ahead of time she can make special orders. The sausages with salt-cured egg yolk is to die for. Worth every penny!

    It rained so I needed a narak. Get it.
    Fox E.

    You can be sure that we will be back To have perfect Cambodian crack There are many pretenders But all Barbi remembers Is the wonderful food at Narak When it's pouring rain, I never go outside without A Narak. Otherwise I'd end up even wetter than Bae. Some of the best Jerky you'll ever taste in your life, spiced to perfection and dreamy and delicious. They make all kinds of heavenly products at Narak's, which we first became aware of when we found them at the Asian Night Market Food Festival (or whatever it's called this month) on Bellaire in "Ellie Plaza" so called because we found our lovely cat Ellie there, aka DaBoba Plaza, aka Universal Shopping Center. The woman that cooks and runs Narak's is an angel, and the food is as wondrous as her service. Could not recommend Narak more highly. So whether you're a vet of Afghanistan, or of Iraq, or even of both Afghanistan & Narak, or not a vet at all, you will love this food.

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    Box of rice Haven't…read morebeen here in almost 8 years. 1st experience was great, second was terrible so I didn't go back. My friend Aurora wanted to meet Donna early dinner and gossip session and she really liked this place. (We tried having a team lunch at the Rice Village location during the cold front last Oct but they had no heat so we opted for a warmer place but she grabbed a to go on the way home) Here we are for a late lunch 3:45 pm on a Friday. Parking was none had to drive around the block and saw some movement and bam, someone was leaving. We ordered at the bar, staff was super nice and opted to sit outside. Did not realize they deliver to the table. Order: Mongolian beef combo with fried rice and egg roll $14.99 The food comes in takeaway style containers. Win. Mongolian beef (2.5/5) - slightly over sauced for me; beef was pretty tender and there were carrots and edamame which is not the standard so maybe that's what makes it fusion? Fried rice (3/5) - standard style fried with small pieces of bean sprouts which I love so that was a nice surprise Egg roll (3/5) - I assume it was chicken because I didn't realize there was a choice) - it was crunchy and soft on the inside which I like, and pairs well with sriracha (did not eat till I got home) They seem to do a whole lot of take away. The staff were nice and hard working. I was excited when they first opened bc they had chow fun on the menu and being HK Cantonese, I love that dish but when I ordered it the 1st and 2nd time eight years ago instead of bean sprouts they had cabbage and that alters rhe flavor tremendously. I see why it's popular among the people but just don't think it is for my taste.

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    Our party of 4 arrived around 9:30 PM on a Sunday and we were the only ones there. We were seated…read morepromptly and when my friends got here, we ordered right away because we were so hungry and did not want to wait any longer. It felt like only 5 minutes later, they started bringing out a few of our dishes and then another 5 minutes later, all 8 of our dishes were out. We were making jokes that they took our telepathically on the way to the restaurant. When they brought the food out, we all said "wow!" In unison because of how fast they were. Food was on point. Noodles were super saucy. My favorite was the sweet and sour fried fish. Fish was super crispy and I didn't expect the fish to be so huge. We definitely ordered with our stomachs that night. Walnut shrimp is always good and they had a side of walnuts with it. Tons of veggies with the mongolian beef and chicken. Everything was delicious and portions were huge. I can't find anything to complain about.

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