Party I went to was catered by this restaurant and I tasted an explosion of gastronomic flavors in my mouth! I couldn't get over the fried rice with almonds n basil. I had never tasted anything so wonderful..I tried picking out all the basil coz it wasn't regular basil! Then the eggplant topped with meat and snap peas with tofu and again with the basil! I think its lemon basil and the flavors were amazing!! This is a place to try and delight your palate!! I will have to go there and try and eat and order to take home! Thank you Aileen and Jr for getting food from there! Went home and tried to replicate the rice. Fantastic flavors! I highly recommend their food! read more

Been coming here for years before they relocated their Oakland Chinatown location here. The food here is consistently fabulous! The 528 (deep fried chicken wings), 317 (spinach with beef), 424 (eggplant with shrimp and pork), 746 (duck curry) are our favorites. Decided to try something new so we got the 745 (fish curry) and 855 (vegetarian duck with vermicelli)-which were both great as well! Perfect to polish off dinner with fried banana ice cream. The owner is also very nice and customer service here is always excellent! They do tend to get busy and there can be a wait during popular times, so be prepared to possibly wait. Even on a Tuesday afternoon, they can be packed! read more

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Delicious. Their kary khmer (red curry with chicken) and slaap moarn borg (angel wings) were scrumptious . Probably go again this week and try something new. Definitely try this place if you've never gone. Service decent during busy time. read more

This place felt very home-y, good aesthetics, friendly vibes all around. Servers were extremely helpful, attentive, and answered all the questions we had about the food! We ordered the boneless chicken wings with vermicelli and lemongrass spices, beef soup, and a chicken noodle dish. What stood out to me most was the chicken wings! Very crispy, tender, good layering, excellent combination of aromatics and spices. Would definitely come back! read more

Phnom Penh House - Cambodian Near Me - Alameda, California

This place and these people are awesome. Have been away for ten years and this place still produces great food especially the bbq chicken with a papaya salad, phenomenal every time. Tai and Linda are lovely friendly people and I look forward to eating at their establishment again someday. The decor is a little dated and Christmas decorations were still up but again the food more than makes up for this. Prices are fairly high but everything is right now. read more

Always such friendly inviting service and atmosphere. Always packed bc everyone knows how good the food is. Staples are the eggplant with pork and shrimp, fried banana ice cream, curry duck, peanut butter beef over spinach, minty noodle, fish soup, ribs and angel wings. Can never go wrong here, but expect to wait for a table when it gets busy! read more

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After visiting farmers market a block away, stopped by for lunch. Service was attentive, food was fabulous and delicious with comfortable seating and traditional wall paintings . read more

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Such a great experience here! It honestly felt so good walking in and being surrounded by authentic Cambodian culture. I went with a friend who ordered everything in her native language, which made the whole experience feel even more special and legit. The food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and made with care. They brought out what they called their "crack sauce" -- which was amazing -- but we love our spice and definitely needed more heat! That would be my only tiny downside. It was slightly on the pricier side, but the quality, flavors, and overall experience made it worth it. Service was wonderful and it felt very family-oriented and welcoming, like you were eating in someone's home. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Amazing meal! Tried a good variety of dishes and favs include the beef skewers and stuffed chicken wings. Everything was incredibly flavorful and large portions for sharing. read more

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I came through to this spot and mainly ordered dishes that leaned more toward Thai-popularized flavors, but they honestly did not disappoint and made me want to come back to try their more traditional Cambodian dishes too. The space is huge and I can imagine it getting busy during weekend lunch or dinner. On a Tuesday night I easily landed a table for one. The vibe was chill and the service was really warm and attentive to everyone. I got the cha kathiw, which reminded me a bit of pad Thai in format, and a papaya salad. Both had great flavor and brought their own Cambodian twist, which I really appreciated. The cha kathiw was saucier with big, juicy chicken pieces, and the papaya salad was super crunchy with the same tender chicken throughout. I wish I had asked for both to be made spicy from the start or that they had checked on spice level. I ended up asking for chili oil and it was SO GOOD. It tasted house-made, really fragrant, and very spicy. I added a lot to each dish and it elevated everything to five stars for me. Overall, this was a great first impression and I'm excited to come back and try their more popular Cambodian dishes. read more

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Our Haas group had dinner here last Friday. It was all family style as several delicious dishes were delivered to our table. Service was prompt and friendly as our "family" enjoyed a wonderful evening together. No one left hungry and I look forward to coming back to order a little more strategically off their menu. read more

Always enjoy Phnom food! Their soups nourish my soul when I need something fresh and warm. They don't need much else from the kitchen. Just a warm bowl of yumminess. read more

We came right around noon on a Saturday and was seated right away. It got packed afterwards! I got an iced coffee and my mom accidentally spilled it lol staff noticed right away and got me a wet towel so I can clean myself off. Then they mopped up the spill. They made me another coffee. So sweet of them. Very kind staff. And super patient when taking my order because I was so indecisive lolol The noodle we got was like pad thai. I liked it and appreciated temperature wise - it was super hot. The chicken was a recommendation by the waitress. It was so good! Tender and delicious. The sweet old lady besides us offered to let us try the eggplant. It looked like chopped up eggplant with some meat (?). It was not my favorite but she says it tastes good with rice and the waitress dod say it is popular. I'd be down to try it next time. I saw the salads and wanted to order it but was full lol. Portions are a good size and definitely worth the money in my opinion. Loved it here! read more

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Was able to be seated right away on Friday evening around 6:30pm for a party of two. Service was standard - nothing to complain about. It was fairly quiet inside, as the restaurant wasn't too big and the parties inside were not loud. We ordered the beef skewer, papaya salad (no spicy), and the basil fried rice. The beef skewer is a must get! Charred very well but still soft. It came with a side of their house sauce (seemed like fish sauce) and paired well. As for the salad and the fried rice, they were good but missing some flavor. Perhaps it was because the salad was ordered with no spice. For both dishes, we ordered chicken as the protein. The chicken seemed like it was boiled and was very white / had no flavor. I wish it was somehow grilled like the beef skewer, as it would enhance the overall flavor of the dishes. The portion sizes were quite large though! I think this location has potential, but just may have to order the right dishes. read more

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Amazing place after we went windsurfing in Alameda! Good: - Loved the papaya salad - super fresh and also the spice added a lot - Singapore noodles had a huge portion size - had good curry sauce but a tad too plain - The chicken boneless eggroll dish was so unique! I don't think I could have finished it though since it was huge - Fried banana and sesame ice cream was so memorable, definitely get it - The service was so fast, and they checked in so often - Cute spot for a date day! Loved how clean and sunny it was inside Bad: - The meal was on the more expensive side but we shared a lot! Overall enjoyed the experience a lot here and would recommend! read more

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The 317 sachkor cha ktis was a table favorite. We didn't have any leftovers of that. I thought the Singapore noodles were okay. I didn't care for it too much. My friend said they weren't authentic Singapore noodles I wish I got to try the skewers this time since they looked good but we didn't order them this time read more

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Last day before flying home, I wanted to taste a little bit of home, so we found this Cambodian restaurant to try out. We arrived around 2pm or 3pm and so the restaurant was empty (which was nice). The staff was friendly, and we settled in to order the following: 1. PRAHOK KATIS: Minced Ground pork simmered in spicy coconut milk & Cambodian anchovy sauce which had a lot of robust flavors. Served with fresh vegetables & diced chili. Scoop the vegetables into the prahok. 2. NHORM MOARN (CHICKEN SALAD): Chicken breast mixed w/ shredded cabbage, carrot, onion, mint leaves tossed w/ house made dressing. The house dressing is essentially a sweet fish sauce mixed with minced garlic. Very fresh and healthy. 3. SACH CHHROUK ANN KREUN: Pork charbroiled with lemongrass spices served with vegetable & house sauce. The house sauce is a sweet fish sauce for dipping the pork into. 4. CHHET CHEAN: Deep fried banana with cookies and cream ice cream. Battered banana and black sesame seeds to finish the meal. Very settling. Note: The appetizers are more like family style portions, so it was a lot for 2 people to finish the Prahok and Chicken Salad. We had to pack to-go. The bathroom was very clean, and the parking is mostly street parking or paid parking behind the building. Overall, definitely recommend and will return in the future. read more

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I've been obsessed with Cambodian food recently and Phnom Penh house did not disappoint! We ordered the Prahok Ktiss, beef sticks, and a Cambodian milk tea. The Prahok Ktiss was fishy and the flavors were strong and pungent. I loved how it was served with fresh vegetables, the freshness of the vegetables & the fishiness of the prahok ktiss balanced each other out really well. The beef sticks were so tender and flavorful & I loved the slight smokiness of it. It was served with pickled vegetables that added the perfect acidity to the dish! read more

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First time trying! My table and I were immediately seated. The staff were very friendly. My table and I ordered a few dishes. The Singaporean noodles were decent. The inside is clean. Parking is available on the street! read more

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We were trying to have dinner at another nearby restaurant but the line out the door and the one-hour waitlist encouraged us to go elsewhere. Fortunately, our back-up destination was just across the street at Phnom Penh House. We walked in and snagged the last table. Talk about fortuitous timing! Our friends had never dined here before so they had a great time just looking through the menu. We've been here a couple times before and it looks like I may have failed to write reviews, or they've been taken down. We knew the food was good and that we would be in good hands. For four adults and a three-year old, we ordered: Traop Ang - Eggplant grilled and then sauteed w/ garlic topped w/ shrimp & pork. Slaap Moarn Borg - Boneless chicken wings stuff w/ lemongrass spice, bean thread, meat, black mushroom, onion & served w/ pickled cabbage and house sauce. Hamok Trei - Slice fish cooked w/ coconut juice, spices of lemongrass, wrapped and steamed. Kary Tia - Duck cooked w/ potato & green beans in a brown shrimp paste curry flavored sauce. Cha Kathiw - Pan-fried noodles w/ chili sauce, bean sprouts, green onion and egg topped w/ ground roasted peanuts. We asked our order taker if anything that we were ordering was particularly spicy and he replied no. What we guessed would be the spiciest dish, the noodles with chili sauce was actually on the sweet side so we think that he may have had the kitchen adjust the seasoning for us. Our friends were blown away by the selection and the flavors. We were also quite pleased. Service was excellent. The dining room is intimate yet well lit. read more

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I'm absolutely satisfied and impressed with this place. I was in San Francisco and wanted some Khmer food, googled it, and came across this place. The place is located on a strip in Alameda, Ca and it has so much character. What I was impressed with the most is the menu!!! It has every Khmer dish I can think of!!! If you never tried Khmer cuisine or want real authentic Khmer food, this place is it. I ordered the "Prahok Katis" and the "Somlar Proha" It was delicious! Very huge portions! Server was very sweet and kind. Quick prompt service. I'm grateful there are Cambodian restaurants, like this, that appreciates the authencity of Khmer cuisine! Great job!! read more

I love southeast asian cuisine and Cambodian food is no exception to that! There are similar dishes to Thai and Vietnamese and also Filipino - to Burmese as well! The duck curry didn't miss a beat, full of flavor - very lemon grass herbaceous profiles that stick out - something to be enjoyed with rice. The Cha Kathiw is very similar to pad thai noodles - nothing too special here... and then there's nuom om beng - which is similar to Vietnamese banh xeo - this was very tasty and was the dish we finished first. Service was okay, they were busy... it's a small establishment that can accommodate about 50 folks max... no loud music or anything and an old school written list for whomever is waiting to be seated. The next visit we have we are gonna have to try the Prahok Katis. We definitely enjoyed the meal... but I couldn't give the full five stars because the duck curry was quite fibrous from the lemon grass and sort of wish they ran the broth and curry through a shinwa to smooth it up... and then the cha kathiw needed a little bit more flavor to it... as far as service - it was definitely busy for a Friday night but there were moments we felt like the table next to us was serviced quicker (order taken first even though we were seated 5 minutes earlier) ... and they were a specific demographic that made us feel like 2nd class citizens sometimes (like when they got the same dish first...) ... so... that part was a bit... not fun - but hey! Maybe we were overthinking it? ((Shoulder shrug)) all in all - still a nice community vibe in the restaurant and food was good... so still wanna come back and try different items. read more

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Alameda parking can be difficult but we found a parking spot about 1 1/2 blocks from the restaurant and put our name on the waiting list. We waited about 10 mins as only one name was ahead of us. My first time eating Cambodian food which is similar to Thai but the two dishes that we tried were good but mostly I tasted lemon grass in the stuffed chicken wings and the grilled pork also had lemongrass. If I'm in the area I will try the noodle dishes when I return. read more

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We got a salad topped with chicken, and minty noodle topped with pork, to go. It took about 10 minutes (ish) and we waited outside. Ambiance was what you'd expect for this kind of place - fairly busy, but not too loud. Service was friendly. Everything tasted good, and portions were very large. Minor complaints: The quality of the meat wasn't the best - the pork especially. The noodles were very good, but that dish could've used more vegetables, in my opinion, than just the herbs and cucumber. The noodle sauce was too sugary, and the salad dressing was too spicy, so while it was all pretty tasty, both dishes need a little more unami and depth. Anyway, I'd go back, and maybe order something different, since the menu is huge. read more

The food is delicious! But..... my boyfriend& I arrived & sat down, then another family of a different race came about 10 minutes later. They took their order before ours.. hopefully it wasn't racially motivated but hard not to think so... read more

Clean and tidy Quick service Nice friendly Good amount of food Fair price Had a good dinner Have been a repeated customer there read more

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My favorite dish was definitely the beef skewers -- super flavorful, juicy, and grilled just right. I'd come back just for those. We also got the fried banana ice cream for dessert, which was really good. The banana had a nice crunch and went perfectly with the sweet, creamy ice cream. For drinks, I usually go with the Cambodian iced tea. It's always solid -- cold, sweet, and super refreshing. The only thing that didn't quite hit for me were the Singapore noodles. They were okay, but could've used a bit more flavor. Not bad, just not as memorable as the other dishes. Overall, a solid spot with some standout items. Worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Good food served in massive portions! I'm not super familiar with Cambodian food, but I really enjoyed my meal here and the leftovers were great heated up the next day. I came with a friend for Monday dinner around 6 pm and snagged one of the few open tables left. Throughout the time we were here, there was a constant influx of groups coming and going, so most tables were constantly occupied. The menu is several pages long, so it took us a while to look through all the options and figure out what we wanted. One thing that surprised me was the prices, which felt a bit high. I wanted to get the stuffed chicken wings, for example, but that was $23.85 for a portion, so I skipped it. We shared #534 moarn ang kreun / charbroiled chicken ($22.85) and #642 deep fried red snapper topped with mushrooms, bean thread noodles, shredded carrots, and ground pork ($21.85). I loved both dishes. The chicken was marinated in a sweet soy sauce and charbroiled perfectly where it was super tender and juicy. The fish dish was also delicious and was only slightly sweet, which I appreciated as I prefer savory dishes. Both dishes were generously portioned. Honestly we probably could have split one dish with some rice. We managed to finish the chicken, but I took the fish dish home and it made for some great leftovers! read more

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A little gem in Alameda, originally from Oakland. I've been coming here since their Oakland days and still happily make the trip to their new location. A few dishes stay in my rotation, and on my most recent visit, I ordered the Samlaw Machou Phnom-Penh (sweet and sour soup), along with Sachkor Ang (beef skewers), deep fried prawns, and Chhet Chean (fried banana). The flavors are generally good, though sometimes a bit mild for my taste. The fried banana with vanilla ice cream is a must. The batter is light and airy, perfectly complementing the sweet, ripe banana. Service is consistently great, with warm and welcoming staff. The interior is clean and inviting, blending modern design with cultural artwork. Metered street parking is available and there is also a paid lot just around the corner. If you want a taste of Cambodian cuisine, this is a fantastic place to start. read more

First time trying out PP restaurant! Food was delicious although it was hard to know any of the names and very generous portion! Quick & friendly service and everything was very efficient just the way I like it. Ambiance isn't anything spectacular so it wouldn't be a special date type of restaurant but good for casual/family dining on a weekday night or weekends. read more

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My boyfriend and I tried this place for the first time on a Friday night. We were seated fairly quickly, in less than five minutes. What we ordered: Prahok Katis, Sachkor Ang, and plain Sweet Basil Fried Rice. Prahok Katis was amazing! It was incredibly flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The presentation was beautiful, and overall, it was definitely my favorite dish out of the three we ordered. Sachkor Ang was another tasty dish. The platter comes with four beef skewers. It was so tender and mouth watering. Sweet Basil Fried Rice went very well with our food. Lots of basil, which I loved. We didn't order chicken or prawns in the rice, as we wanted the taste of beef the from the skewers and the ground pork from the Prahok Katis to come through. Overall, it was a very satisfying meal and will definitely come back. read more

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Absolutely love the crepe appetizer. Authentic, flavorful, and really friendly staff. I also love the location in Oakland.

Phnom Penh House was the choice of my sister and family when we visited them in Alameda one weekend. It was a good choice!! They ordered an assortment of entrees for our family of 7 to share. Here is what we had. I included the item number from the menu. #213 Samlaw Machhou Phnom Penh. This is a soup cooked with prawn, fish, tomato, lemongrass, and tamarind paste. # 319 Sachkor Ang. Beef charbroiled on skewers served with pickled vegetable and house sauce. #528 Slaap Moarn Borg. Boneless chicken wings stuffed with lemongrass spice, bean thread, meat, black mushroom, onion, and served with pickled cabbage and house sauce. #424 Traop Ang. Eggplant grilled and then sautéed with garlic topped with shrimp and pork. #644 Bonkea Cha Psirt. Prawns and calamaries sautéed with black mushrooms, fresh straw mushrooms, pepper, green onion, and chili paste. #950 Sweet Basil Fried Rice. Chicken or prawns, sweet basil, diced fresh chili and garlic. #951 Cha Kathiw. Pan Fried noodles with chili sauce, bean sprout, green onions, and egg topped with ground roasted peanut. I have to say that everything tasted really good! My favorites were the Cha Kathiw, Sweet Basil Rice, and the Sachkor Ang. Can't go wrong with any of them though. Phnom Penh House is another great dining option in Alameda. By the way, the restaurant was nicely decorated and the customer service was wonderful also. Give this Cambodian restaurant a try. read more

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Solid dishes that have a small nod to Cambodian cuisine, but seems mostly Thai and Chinese influenced. The lemongrass pork was better than the lemongrass chicken. I liked the stuffed wings (filled with curry flavored vermicelli). Other stuff were 3/5 (fish curry, crepe). Parking around here is tough because it's downtown alameda! read more

Here is just absolutely delicious. I really enjoy the different dishes at this moment. I can't recall specifically what I got. I just remember enjoying it. I'm gonna go back over the menu and try to find the exact items, but I recall having like their eggrolls and a noodle dish which they have plenty of obviously show them out if you haven't already. read more

If you're looking for a taste of Cambodia right in Alameda, CA, you've got to check out Phnom Penh House. The ambiance is super inviting, making it the perfect place for a casual dinner or a fun night out with friends. They have a fantastic variety of Cambodian dishes that will make your taste buds dance. I couldn't resist trying their signature lemongrass chicken, and oh my goodness, it was nothing short of amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked, infused with the bright and zesty flavors of lemongrass, and it just melted in my mouth. The service was good too; the staff was friendly and attentive without being intrusive, which made for a relaxed dining experience. read more

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Love supporting Cambodian owned businesses! We've been going to Phnom Penh since its location in Chinatown Oakland. All of the dishes were on point and delicious, except for the machu kreung that was lacking in flavor. the vegetables were also borderline veggies for another soup dish. We would have preferred the authentic kind. However the lost of 1 star was for the service. We were a party of 5 and the server never came to check on us if we needed water. It was a hot day and we had to flag him down multiple times. Other than that- love it and will be back. read more

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Sadly, you can't judge a book by its cover. Phnom Pehn House was clean and bright. The tables were set and well spaced. We were greeted when we walked in. The menu has a lot of offerings. The service was only so so. Although they brought water right away and took our order, they never came back to check if we needed anything once we were served and did not offer to refill our waters. There were only three other tables with patrons. The lemonade was very good. It was homemade and had a slice of lemon in it. It was just sweet enough. The food was very disappointing. The rice seemed like it had been cooked the day before and just warmed. We had the chicken curry. There were four drumsticks, eggplant, green beans and some potato chunks. The curry tasted like incense. When we asked what the spice was, they said they said it was turmeric root. We also had the traop Ang. The shrimp was old and tasted really fishy. It ruined the whole dish. Although there was lots of food for what we ordered, it wasn't all palatable. read more

Phnom Penh House - Cambodian Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here on a Friday evening for dinner and it was already a full house around 6p. If you are lucky, you can find a parking spot around the corner within the parking lot. We end up parking in the street. Ordered ground pork with shrimp over eggplant, shrimp Pad Thai, stuffed chicken wings, fried calamari, and ground pork over fried fish. Service always on point. They were very busy during dinner time so best to call for reservations if you have a big party. Don't forget the fried banana with ice cream! It's the best after a good meal! read more

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This was my first exposure to Cambodian food and it did not disappoint! We were quickly seated without a reservation on Monday night around 6pm. The inside was clean and service was quick and polite. Since it was all of our first times, we asked for some recommendations and the waitress was super helpful in walking us through the menu! We ended up ordering: - Crunchy green beans with tofu - A classic simple vegetable/tofu dish, but the sauce is what really elevates it! - Slaap Moarn Borg (boneless chicken wings stuffed with lemongrass, spices, bean thread, meat, mushroom, onion) - This seemed to be a very popular dish and I can see why! It's definitely unique - I've never seen anything like it before but the flavors were all really good and worked nicely together. I am a big fan of the bean thread noodles so having those in the chicken was a hit for me! - Cha Kathiw - The waitress described this as similar to a pad thai, but saucier, and I think that is accurate! We got it without peanuts due to allergies but flavor-wise it was very similar to pad thai. - Kary Tia (duck, potatoes, green beans, in a brown shrimp paste curry) - May have been my least favorite dish, but still very good and flavorful. I thought this duck curry was not anything super special, but I did enjoy it to switch up the flavor palette we had. - Sach Chhrouk Ann Kreun (pork charbroiled with lemongrass spices) - This was also a hit - reminded me of charbroiled pork I've had in vietnamese restaurants, which is always a favorite of mine. Again, nothing super extraordinary but definitely was yummy and would order again. Overall, the food was all delicious, but would be interested in trying a few other different dishes if I come back. It was a bit expensive too, coming out to about ~$35 per person ordering 5 dishes for 4 people to share, but is a solid option when craving Cambodian food! read more

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