Have you ever had Cambodian food? Me neither till I ate at Oun Lido's. I am always intrigued by new and different cuisine. So, when Oun Lido's started showing up on the "best" of Portland lists, I listened. This week, with my spouse and my BFF, we ate Cambodian food! You know what, it is similar to Vietnamese, Malaysian, Indonesian cuisines - has a similarity to Chinese (not too close) BUT it is prepared differently and uses distinctly different spices and combinations of ingredients. It was delicious! We started out with the Shrimp Fresh Roll and the Hot Lemon Chicken. The Shrimp Fresh Roll was not so remarkable but the sauce it was served with was DIVINE, definitely the diva of this dish!!! A little bit of sweet, sour, citrus, vinegar, heat and a whole lot of luxurious. We could not stop eating the sauce. The hot lemon chicken was likewise perfectly prepared. The heat and the lemon were subtle - sparking taste buds as the chicken rolled around on our tongues. The breading was perfect - twice fried but no grease at all. Just moist, tasty chicken with crispness on the outside of each piece of chicken. I am quite certain that the 3 of us wish we had all of this appetizer all to ourselves. For my main course, I had the Mee Katang - wide noodles in a smoky sauce served with some of the softest braised short rib meat I have ever eaten. The sauce - again the sauce - was outstanding! It had a smokiness and sourness that, while that combo does not sound good, was GREAT! A delicious dish that made me lap up every bit of it. My spouse and BFF got the Loc Lac - shaken, shaved beef. They ate every bite too. We are still wondering why the beef was "shaken." The food was an experience, a great experience. The service too was very good. Our server, Amelia, was cute, delightful, and helpful. The rest of the restaurant, not so much. The dining room is decorated with what looks like 2nd hand items collected from garage sales. Some of the seats are benches. The dining room is kind of a bummer. I get it, this restaurant might be geared to a crowd younger than me, my spouse and my BFF. But the dining room was a bit of a turn off, a second or perhaps third thought. While I appreciate that all the focus was on the food, the atmosphere is a let down. I really wanted to see some Cambodian stuff on the walls. It's a Cambodian restaurant for gosh sakes - how about a map or a drawing or something to give it context. The website needs to be completely re-done. It is not helpful and, in fact, almost turned us off from going there. This is a hard review for me to write. I love the food here but the rest of the dining experience does not live up to that spectacular food. Will I go back? Not sure. I might crave the sauce for the shrimp roll and the sauce on the short rib entree. But, other than those things, there is little to bring me back here. I almost gave Oun Lido's 3 stars because of the overall reaction to the entire restaurant. But only 3 stars would be a dis-service to the food. The food at Oun Lido's is GREAT!!! read more

I love Cambodian cuisine and was excited to try Oun Lido's. I went for lunch, so you order downstairs and then eat upstairs. Thankfully, your order is brought to the table. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Upstairs is dim and cozy, an ambiance which I enjoy. I loved my skewers. They were fragrant and absolutely delicious. Green beans were great as well, with a nice sear. I couldn't stop eating them. I didn't love the summer rolls. For me, they were too overfilled with greens, but that's a preference, and someone else may love it. The bar was closed so I couldn't get a cocktail. I would love to return for dinner. read more

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Delicious! Came with my wife for lunch and had the hot lemon chicken, shrimp spring rolls, and the mee kathung. Service was quick and we liked how lunch service was set up - fast casual where you order at the counter and they bring the food up to you. Spring rolls were really refreshing since we came on a hot day. Hot lemon chicken was my favorite; only mild level of spiciness IMO and the ginger was very subtle. Mee Kathung was a braised beef dish with flat noodles. Beef was very good and super tender. read more

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Very solid. The beef salad packed plenty of flavor with a twist different from others I've had. The fresh rolls were SO GOOD, some of the best I've ever had. They reignited my love for making rolls at home. The beef in the lac loc wasn't my favorite, but the rest was tasty. Overall I'd recommend it. Great reprice from your standard Maine/New England fare. read more

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Looking for the "finest" Cambodian cuisine in Portland? The answer is Oun Lido. Eating in? Order downstairs, find a table upstairs in their super relaxed space, and they'll bring you your food. Ordering takeaway? You can do it online, and pick it up from their express counter. Vegan? Lots of good dishes (and everything, including gluten-free options and spice level, is clearly labeled). I had an order of the banh chao fresh rolls (coconut scallion rice crepes filled with shiso, mint, carrot, daikon, cukes, lettuce, peace shoots) with the lemon herb sauce. Which had an unexpected and delightful kick to it; I loved the heat and ended up pouring that sauce all over the vegan kuyteav cha (rice noodles with fried tofu, pineapple, veggies, and ginger garlic oil) I got! Other veg options: the fried green beans (with maple tamari and salted bean sauce), phsaet ang (oyster mushroom skewers with a cashew green sauce and papaya pickles), neorm (a vermicelli noodle salad) specifically with fried tofu, and mi goreng (fried dry wheat noodles with sweet soy curry, chili oil, gai lon pickled shiitake and bean sprouts, lime; ask for it be vegan to omit the egg). While the food was good, the staff was the best part. Smart, clever, funny, fast, friendly, genuine; it was one of the realest interactions I've had at a restaurant in a long time. He went above and beyond checking things were vegan, making amazing recommendations, asking thoughtful questions to my friend about her spice tolerance. He even came upstairs to check in on us. This is probably one of the best lunch options in Portland. read more

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This place was a last-minute find on my trip to Portland, and I am so glad we found it. We came for lunch and the service was so quick and friendly. We ordered downstairs and went upstairs to find a table. The dining area was so well decorated and felt sophisticated without being pretentious. I loved the lighting and moody vibe of the place. On top of that, the food is BOMB. We got the hot lemon chicken, the beef sirloin salad, and the Mee katang. The hot lemon chicken was crispy, lightly breaded, moist inside, and had great flavor. We devoured this dish so fast. If you love taiwanese popcorn chicken or karage I would highly recommend this dish. (8/10) The beef sirloin salad was super well seasoned and I loved the tangy and bright dressing. It helped to balance the meal with the other heavier dishes. The sirloin was tender and the vegetable were super fresh and crunchy. This reminded me of a vietnamese style salad and i loved it. (8.5/10) The mee katang was super unique. I loved the 5 spiced black bean sauce and the wider noodle for this dish. I love the veggies and the stir fried eggs and even the baby corn which I am not usually a fan of. (8/10) I am not super familiar with Cambodian food, but this place has definitely inspired me to find more Cambodian spots to try. The service is fast, the prices are reasonable, and the food is amazing. I can't recommend it more. read more

Oun Lido’s - Mee katana and sirloin beef salad - Cambodian Near Me - Portland, Maine

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My family stopped here for a delicious lunch. We ordered downstairs, walked upstairs to our table and waited. The silver bought our who bites him. We had unbelievably incredibly delicious crispy chicken with tangy lemon sauce. We had the vegetable roll with an interesting peanut sauce. We had fried rice with Chinese sausage. And a very good haddock with red curry. This was read more

Oun Lido’s - Fried rice with Chinese sausage - Cambodian Near Me - Portland, Maine

What we ordered: chicken & egg congee, Mee Katang (thick noodles with short rib and vegetables), guava smoothie, sesame cookie, and coconut rice crispy. Everything was amazing. We were wandering around on a Sunday, passing by different restaurants and checking out menus. As we were reading the menu posted on the window, an elusive man suddenly appeared behind it, flashed a huge smile, and gave us 2 thumbs up. We took it as a sign and went in--he disappeared, but I'm glad he guided us here lol This restaurant has multiple floors. You order downstairs and then head upstairs for self-seating. The lighting is dim, kinda romantic, pretty cozy. We chose a window seat for some natural light The food came out quickly, and the guy working there was attentive. We ended up staying for hours and never felt rushed to leave Every dish we ordered was top-notch, and I would absolutely come back and recommend. My favorite was the chicken/egg congee. read more

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It was so good I went two days in a row.... You have to get the Kuyteav Cha, a rice noodle stir fry. So so so yummy! Also try their popular dish the hot lemon chicken! The workers were so lovely, service was fast, and it's always fun trying new food! read more

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A pleasant surprise type of place. I wanted to try it out but my husband was skeptical as none of us tried Cambodian food before and had no idea what to expect. They have a pho type noddle dish, which is probably the best pho I've had. The broth is so flavorful without being heavy. Got another one with rice and meat, also very delicious. My husband usually is not a fan of fish sauce but liked their version. We were both very glad we tried it out and would recommended this place for sure. read more

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The experience genuinely made me feel like I was in a casual restaurant in Asia where there's that unique metal table and no-frills chairs. This is the place you'll take friends when you want an easy night out but still make it fun. Straightforward, friendly service. Cocktails are creative, the coconut pandan mojito was extremely refreshing in comparison to the umami-forward dishes. The twice-fried chicken was notable, the caramelization made it so savory. The fresh spring rolls were also good, with shrimp, pork belly, chicken as additional fillings. My favorite dish of the night was easily the house noodle soup. The braised beef was melt-in-your-mouth good and the broth was incredibly savory. The Mee Katang was the second runner up - I love a short rib with a wide noodle. Did not have any issues with signage/ordering food/seating - there was a clear sign that said dinner upstairs, take out downstairs and someone upstairs was shepherding people to tables. They do take reservations over the phone. read more

In mid-October, my fiancé and I stumbled upon this Cambodian restaurant during our trip to Portland. As a fellow Cambodian, I was thrilled to try this restaurant and share the cuisine with my significant other. We met the owner, Chef Bones, and he was very welcoming and shared his background on why he wanted to open the restaurant. I like that he's putting his own personal twist on traditional dishes. For example, through his combination of creativity and talent, he was able to combine my favorite foods: Banh Xeo and spring rolls! The fish sauce to pair was equally delicious. The restaurant was clean, warm, and inviting. I especially enjoyed the Angkor Wat painting, which is a Cambodian decoration staple. It made me feel like I was back home, enjoying a home cooked meal by my Mak Yey (Grandma). I'm so happy I could support a local business (and practice speaking Khmer with the owner)! Can't wait to be back here. One other note-at dinner a couple of hours later, in a separate location, I happened to meet another Cambodian in town...and she also recommended Oun Lido's! I'd definitely give this place a try if you're wanting to try Cambodian food. read more

Oun Lido’s - Cambodian Near Me - Portland, Maine

We've been several times and it's been inconsistent. Some dishes had some flavor, some zero. Hard to believe they charged $2 for a few tablespoons of a hot sauce? I've never heard of anything so petty. read more

What a surprise. This restaurant is barely noticeable as you walk the streets of Portland. If you wander inside you see that you order at a counter, so you start to wonder if the food is good and where you can sit. Then you go upstairs and find plenty of seating in the dining area, with water and utensils that you set up yourself. When the food comes you get the real surprise. Wonderful flavors, the best potstickers I have ever had, lemon chicken that melts in your mouth and tingles your tongue with spice. The food here is like nothing else I have had in Portland. read more

The hot lemon chicken is 10/10. We got a few appetizers and shared, more than enough food for the three of us and it was all fantastic. I'm looking forward to going back and getting an entree (if I hadn't already filled up on lemon chicken, the Mi Goreng was calling my name). I love to see that they took that space, which used to be kind of a trashy pizza bar, and added so much warmth and comfort to the environment. Our server Sam was great! read more

Counter service. Seat yourself. Every bite was perfect. Dramatically lit, private and romantic. read more

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A little bit of a funky set up but once you get the lay of the land its worth popping in! We got a few apps, a main and a slushie and the flavors for everything were DELIGHTFUL. I loved the sauces and marinades on everything. Super tasty with a slow burn heat. The servers were very knowledgeable and everything came out very quickly. Not very busy on a Sunday afternoon for late lunch. You order downstairs and seat yourself upstairs. Its a little dark and can use a sweep but a nice spot for a tasty lunch! read more

Oun Lido’s - Loc lac - Cambodian Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Warm atmosphere, great food, excellent service. Food is clean, fresh and mildly spiced. read more

Oun Lido’s - Shrimp and rice noodles - Cambodian Near Me - Portland, Maine

The food was so good! There were vegan and gluten free options even with a smaller menu.A hidden gem with very reasonable prices right in downtown. Definitely need to come back again for dinner time as lunch was very quiet. read more

OMG this place is truly delicious! I have been in NYC for 4 days eating, and this meal was by far better. Got the fresh rolls and the lemongrass beef. Both were bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients. Beef Carrie's some heat as well, so watch for spice. Will be back! read more

Oun Lido’s - Cambodian Near Me - Portland, Maine

Absolutely awesome Cambodian restaurant in Portland Maine. The service is very friendly and the food is out of this world. You won't be disappointed. My wife is Cambodian and this is one of here favorite Cambodian restaurants within 300 miles. read more

I came here on a whim when it first opened and I enjoyed the meal so much that I'm still thinking about it 2 years later! I haven't been back in Maine since but if I was closer I would eat here all the time! If you are in Portland don't miss this hidden gem! read more

The food and vibe was excellent. You feel at home here and you can totally relax. The service perfect and our host, Anara ( I think) was very nice her knowledge of the menu helped me pick a delicious rice bowl lunch. Please go here and relax your body with some delicious home cooked meals read more

Outstanding food Outstanding service Amelia was super friendly and very helpful Will definitely go back next time we are here

This has to be one of the most confusing yelp reviews Ive ever given. The food in the restaurant was flavorful, but was equivalent to cooking ingredients with a flavorful sauce without seasoning the individual ingredients. It's pretty good but overall the rice noodles, beef, broccolini, etc weren't flavorful by themselves. After reheating them myself it feels like the noodles and ingredients were able to fully absorb the sauce and genuinely became one of my favorite meals in all of Portland including dine-in meals and I just don't know how to react. I highly suggest going here, but only if you reheat the food I guess? I genuinely don't know how to rate it but the staff was so friendly, the ambiance was amazing, and the appetizers were so good I'm just not sure. If you dine in I give it 3 stars, but if you reheat the takeout yourself I give it 5? I'm so confused but it's absolutely delicious and I'd highly suggest coming here, I'd just highly suggest takeout and bringing it to your own house to reheat the ingredients rather than dining in. Again, it has to be one of my favorite meals in all of Portland, but only if you reheat it. I'm genuinely so confused I don't know what to think, but I'll rate it on my dime in experience, which would be three stars. Reheating it would be 5 stars, but that doesn't feel intended, rather a side effect of delicious food and a not thought-out dish. Again, if you get it takeout and reheat the braised beef noodle dish, it has to be in the top 2 restaurants in all of Portland, but I can't in good conscience give that sort of meal the benefit of the doubt in terms of giving it 5 stars when eating it in person would be at max 3 stars. Please try it out but at your own digression. read more

The food at Oun Lido's is unbelievably good. You won't be disappointed!! WHAT WAS GREAT: - The Bao Bfast Sandy (folded, egg, char siu bacon... yum) - Lemon Chicken (fried chicken with major flavor. This is NOT the bland, unseasoned, boiled lemon chicken you're used to.) - Mi Goreng (noodle stir fry with fried egg and mushrooms in a sweet and tangy sauce) - Fried Rice (I expected this to be bland, but was also PACKED with flavor. So good. Douse yours in lime!) - The Slushies (we tried the Guava one--yum! Just like a fruit smoothie). - The fresh roll (classic rice paper/fresh veggies combo) - The service (very friendly and quick) WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED (Said with love): - Signage - it's unclear at first that you order downstairs and dine upstairs. Many diners assumed that you seat yourself and wait to have someone take your order, but you order first and then head upstairs and sit wherever you please. One sign at the entrance could make this clear! Same with bathroom signage. Many folks were (somehow) getting turned around. - Silverware/chopsticks -- it'd be nice if there were a designated place to grab what you need, whether it be utensils or whatnot - Water - the water is randomly at the (nonfunctional) bar, but again, it should be at the clearly marked, designated spot along with the silverware, for example (think: Crunchy Poke, Off Track) - The lighting - the lighting is extremely dark, and not in a flattering way. What little lighting there is is extremely unflattering and harsh. It makes it hard to see, but was also is blinding at times. Remove the overhead lighting and invest in small, battery-operated table lamps with warm bulbs. - The ambience - I assume this place is better for takeout (again, because the food is fantastic), because the chairs/tables are oddly spaced, uncomfortable, and again, are bathed in darkness. - Staffing - for how popular this place was on a Friday night (and for good reason), I felt bad that our waitress (who was both taking orders from a long line of customers AND serving everyone their food) was running around nonstop all night. Adding on a designated server while also having a cashier would make everything run much smoother. That being said, our food still came out super quick, and we ordered a lot, so props to whoever was running the show. All this being said: you MUST try Oun Lido's! These fixes are minor and to be expected when a new restaurant is getting on their feet. Everything on their menu is DELICIOUS and I can't wait to go back! read more

Came in around 6:45ish on a Sunday and it was not crowded at all! Looks like this place just opened up and added seating upstairs. It's easy to miss the place because there's no official sign, but look for the restaurant name on the outer window panel. You order at the counter for dine-in and take out orders and seating is upstairs if needed! There's also some pastries and bread on the front case! We got the Banh Chao Fresh Roll, Hot Lemon Chicken and Mee Kathung + some iced tea and coffee. Everything came out hot and fresh. Loved the freshness of the crunchy veggies and the herbs in the fresh roll. It also came with a lime/peanut fish sauce dipping sauce. The hot lemon chicken had a nice heat and crunch that paired well with the juicy chicken thigh. The beef in the mee kathung was braised with something soy/five spice-based? It tasted very star anise/clove forward and with the noodles, tasted savory, slight sweet and smoky. All in all, looking forward to seeing this place flourish as it expands its dining space! ALSO, there was AC :') which was so nice considering the warmer weather recently read more

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I've never had Cambodian food before. Now it's my new favorite. It's was so delicious. Shout out to Chef Bunna and his team. You will see us again. Thank you!! read more

We will be talking about this spot for years to come for all the right reasons. The food is amazing and the people great, the spot is evolving--- it's going to be something!! Small menu, curious dishes (lemon chicken is a MuST!!) the wheat noodle dish w egg was phenomenal. Staff was attentive, hustling and really engaging. I cannot wait to see what happens w the old Pats space. It's cold (like, ate w coats on), needs more tables and real chairs, but they will figure it out. A bar is coming and maybe a lounge-y area upstairs. They have all the fixings for a huge success, cannot wait to see the lines outside and am so glad to have gone before they happen! read more

We went in around 3pm on a Sunday. A non-peak hour because we wanted to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere. And we did! We have a 1 1/2 year old who roamed around a bit upstairs but was accommodated by the very friendly staff. Bunna, our waiter, gave us some tips on the menu and recommendations and everything was good. He also took some pictures of our family and taught us a bit about Cambodian cuisine which was fun. We sampled a variety of plates but my favorite was I believe called the Mi Goreng (the spicy chili noodles). As someone who enjoys spicy food and has sampled different chilis (Chinese, Indian, Mexican), I loved how the flavor profile was unique in that dish. I would say its a must try for someone who likes spicy food who lives near Portland or is in the area and has time. The coffee was also very, very good. For the price I'd say that one is also a must try. read more

Order downstairs for takeout or take upstairs with lots of tables. We got recommendations from the person at the counter as well as a lovely person in line. All of the food was delicious, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced between savory, sweet, spice, herbs, etc. This place is special and unique. I can't imagine it'll be quiet for long once the word gets out. I'll be dreaming about a lot of the flavors, I'm not sure I can pick a favorite dish. The tea was also delicious and I got mine with boba. The sesame cookie and coconut cornbread (from the case) were perfect to finish the meal, just the right amount of sweet and so many flavors still too. read more

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Came in for a quick bite before work and to check out the space. Was a bit confused where the dining room was but the employees were super helpful and kind. The dining room is very moody and a great space to tuck away from the holiday crowds. Seems a bit unfinished but with all the potential space, excited to see what's in store! I ordered the bao breakfast sando. The pork was the best bite, sweet and tender. The mayo was a bit overkill with the buttered roll and cheesy egg but overall very filling for the price. The Vietnamese coffee is a must! Will be back again to try some of the noodles. read more

You order downstairs in the basement and eat upstairs. What they lack in terms of ambiance, they make up for it with great friendly service and amazing food. Great tangy and interesting Cambodian food. read more

Great service and flavorful food. If you're looking for great, unpretentious, authentic Cambodian/Khmer food, this is the place to go. read more

Oun Lido’s - Beef salad - Cambodian Near Me - Portland, Maine

If you like flavor blast cheetos, flamin' hot Doritos, etc. then you'll really like this place. If your palate is more delicate or nuanced, you can probably skip this one. My husband and I were able to get through about half our meals; we like spicy food but the sour, meaty, tangy, sweet notes were also turned up to eleven. We questioned whether this was authentic Cambodian, or a gen z reworking. And almost all the entrees are noodle dishes, and they are just under the price of an average lobster roll. read more

This is a great find. Only Cambodian food I know of in Portland, and it was yummy. We split the pot stickers and the fried noodles and both were super flavorful, loved them. Staff was very friendly. Although you order downstairs, the food was delivered to the table in courses. The entry hall and bathrooms could be freshened up. Definitely worth going back. read more

Fabulous food like no other in Maine. Skip the lobster rolls and come here for bao, salads, and more.

Unbelievably great flavor. I look forward to see how great this place can be become. Their cuisine should be at the top of your list when looking for quality Asian food in Maine. Some of the nicest staff around. read more

The food was really good. We ordered egg rolls, stir fried noodles, fried rice, and beef sticks.