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Phnom Penh House Restaurant

4.5 (565 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Good for kids
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Sachkor Ang - beef skewers
Jeremy D.

This is my wife's all-time favorite restaurant. I'm surprised we haven't written a review. Ambiance Located in Allendale/ lower redwood heights district. Parking can be hit or miss but not as worse as their other location in Alameda. Inside feels darker than their original location in Chinatown. But the decor is mostly the same as it was in Chinatown (location closed over a decade ago) Food Everything is delicious and flavorful! Dishes that we normally order and have ordered many times: -SAMLAW MACHHOU PHNOM-PENH : Cambodians version of soup with prawn and fish. -SACHKOR ANG : 4 charbroiled beef skewers (has peanuts in the fish sauce) so tender and flavorful -TRAOP ANG : grilled eggplant with ground shrimp & pork. BOMB! My wife's absolute favorite. So comforting and delicious with rice. - CHHET CHEAN: Deep fried banana in sesame batter with vanilla ice cream - (would be nice if they served higher quality ice cream ) We've tried many other items including: -MUSSELS -CRUNCHY GREEN BEAN W/ TOFU -SINGAPORE NOODLES -CHA KATHIW - their version of pad Thai -TREI CHEAN KREUN : Deep fried Red Snapper Service is amazing here. The main male server is also the owner. He's the best!

My co-worker and I went to Phnom Penh House Restaurant in Oakland. We both had the shrimp pad Thai, combination seafood soup, and dessert.
Lily L.

Come one, come all and bring your family, relatives, and friends to have lunch or dinner at the Phnom Penh House Cambodian Restaurant at 3912 MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland and at the 2nd Phnom Penh House Cambodian Restaurant at 1514 Webster Street in Alameda to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, and wedding banquet to support, promote, and advertise both Phnom Penh House Cambodian Restaurants in Oakland and Alameda. I would recommend the Shrimp Pad Thai, combination seafood soup which they are very delicious and yummy for my tummy, Thai Ice Tea, and fried banana with vanilla ice cream for dessert which is very cool and refreshing after the meal. Phnom Penh House Cambodian Restaurants Owners: Hong, Linda, and Ty are nice, friendly, nice, always greeting the customers with a smile with excellent customer service, indoor dining, great ambiance, cozy atmosphere, stylish interior, great food, fine dining, healthy options, cool and refreshing dessert and drinks after such a very delicious meal.

Noum Om Beng

Fantastic delicious home away from home Cambodian food right here. Must have. Recommend the Noum Om Beng, crispy and fresh, and the Prahok Katis with side of rice is chef's kiss. Trust. Friendly owners are sweet and kind.

Alice H.

I ordered takeout from then and tried their Spicy Papaya Salad with shrimp, Charbroiled Beef Skewers, and Boneless Chicken Wings. The total came to around $75, which I found a bit pricey for just three items. The food itself was great, with flavors that were on point. I highly recommend the Slaap Moarn Borg (boneless chicken wings) - they were delicious! However, I noticed a strange taste in the veggies, almost like a cleaning product, which was off-putting. Overall, while the food was tasty, the high price and the odd taste in the veggies left me with mixed feelings.

Samlaw Machhou Kreun Sachkor Slaap Moarn Borg Mussels Traop Ang
Sam M.

Food is amazing as always since I was a kid at all 3 locations. Family owned and food is cooked with love. Every dish reminds me of home cooked meals. Legendary! Perfect for any occasion

Sweet Basil Fried Rice, Traop Ang
Kathleen S.

The portions were good for sharing. One plate is enough for two people. The sweet basil rice was strong in basil flavor. There was a good mix of chicken and rice. The eggplant was soft under all the pork with only a few pieces of shrimp. The taste was a new taste for me! Always great to try new dishes. Our waiter was very nice!

Slaap Moarn Borg - stuffed chicken wings
Jennifer T.

We came to Phnom Penh on a Saturday around 12:30pm and was seated immediately. It was our first time here, and we will certainly be back! We got the stuffed chicken wings, beef skewers, and duck curry. We both agree that all 3 dishes were hits! It was more than enough for both of us, and we took some home. The chicken wings are stuffed to the max. I am usually not a fan of lemongrass, but the beef skewers had a lot of flavor and the lemongrass was not overpowering. PEANUT ALLERGY: the fish sauce typically comes with peanuts, but the kitchen left the peanuts out. No weird sensation after eating!

Welcome to Phnom Penh. #OaklandCA
Carl N.

Phnom Penh House (est '86) is a Cambodian family-owned and run that serve decades-old destination for noodles, curries & soups in a cozy, artful space. This is the place where you can get a taste of Cambodia-South East Asia in the Bay Area. I came here to grab dinner. I was warmly greeted by a young female staff. I ordered a Moarn Chha Jee, Chicken Fried Rice, Iced water and lemonade. Food tastes good and has prodigious servings. Drinks were refreshing. Interior design was infused with Cambodian culture. Atmosphere was relaxing. Prices were economically fair. Street parking only. Overall, I had a good supper and dine-in experience. I recommend this restaurant.

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Brian B.

I'm going to start by saying that Oakland has more Cambodian restaurants than San Francisco. With that said, me and my family dropped off our niece/cousin at UCSF Children's Hospital and decided to eat at this restaurant on our way out. The food was on point. My daughters had fried prawns and eggrolls. My wife Sokny had beef sticks, and she brought home shrimp papaya salad. I had the chicken curry with rice. That one bowl will fill you up. The owner is wonderful. As far as sitting, I would say 50 person capacity. Cash and card is accepted. Finally, the restaurant is pretty quiet, that plays old school, Cambodian music.

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Liann A.

I've always wanted to try Cambodian food and parking isn't too hard here in Oakland. We came here on a Monday evening and it wasn't too busy, there was just one server and maybe one cook but felt very homey. We ordered the spicy papaya salad but it wasn't too spicy. It was a hot day outside so we drank lots of water, there is no ac in the restaurant. We also ordered the stuffed chicken wings, pork rib, vegetarian duck, and Singapore noodles. Lots of flavor and some spices, we started adding more of the chili sauce to the dishes and made it more spicy. Since it was a hot day we didn't try any of the curry or soups but I think I'd like to in the future. I would say it reminded me of like a Thai and Indian mix of food.

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Great family run business. Good service, even better food. Owner is there and very friendly

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Very good food, good service, casual. Long time favorite and would go back as often as possible

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Delicious food, lots of vegan options and great service. Our family loves going here for dinner.

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Our meal was super fresh, the restaurant is very cozy and service was above and beyond. I HIGHLY recommend dining in or taking out!

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Phnom Penh House - Lemongrass chicken. So good that we devoured this one and ordered another one to go.

Phnom Penh House

4.4(1.3k reviews)
4.5 mi
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I haven't been to Phnom Penh is YEARS!!! I've only been to the Oakland one but I was in Alameda for…read morea tournament so after the last game, we came here for an early dinner. My son loves trying new foods. The service was good. The people were cordial and polite. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated with Cambodian art work. I like the menus which had photographs of the dishes with a corresponding number so you know what menu item is pictured. We ordered and the food came out pretty quickly. We ordered: - Noum Kreap Jean: These egg rolls are crispier than Chinese egg rolls. The filling was good. - Trei Chap Chean Turk Chhou-Aim: Their fried pompano fish with ground pork and a delicious ginger sauce. I enjoyed this dish. - Sachkor Cha Ktis: Beef and spinach in a peanut sauce. It doesn't look pretty but it's definitely tasty! I love the peanut butter sauce. - Cha Kathiw: Very similar to Thailand's Pad Thai noodles. - Bonkea Cha Jee: The way they cooked the green beans was perfection! - Chicken Fried Rice I'd love to come back and try more dishes!

I've been going to the Oakland location for a while, and while I was in Alameda with friends, we…read moredecided to try this location too. I was really happy to learn the owners are brothers and also speak Teochew. Definitely glad to support their business. We had a group of about 8 and ordered a lot, including the spicy papaya salad with chicken (#109), the deep fried pompano topped with ground pork and sauce (#638), fried calamari (#113), beef skewers (#319), stuffed boneless chicken wings (#528), shrimp fried rice (#948), and fried banana with ice cream for dessert. Everything was seriously delicious. The stuffed boneless chicken wings are still one of my all time favorites and something I always order when I come here. The staff and owners were incredibly friendly and kept checking in to make sure our group was well taken care of. Great food, great hospitality, and a place I'm always happy to support. Highly recommend!!

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Dependable Khmer restaurant in Oakland Chinatown. Can't remember my first time here, it was likely…read more+10 years ago? (I started a draft review of this spot in 2023, and went back in June 2025...) The one auntie there remembered me - it helps that I walked in 2-3 times in one week - and my order. My order, you ask? Somlor machu kreung (kreung sour soup), made with prahok, the best ingredient on earth. Oh, and white rice and a small bowl of fresh bird's eye chilis. A filling lunch or dinner, I recommend pairing it with a Heineken. There's seating for a crowd. Planning to bring a crowd? Call to reserve a table. Credit accepted. Find Battambang dangerously close to the 12th St. Oakland BART.

Ambiance - 5/5 From the outside, the restaurant looks pretty…read moresimple, but once you walk inside, you can immediately feel the culture and personality of the place. I really loved the interior design. Everything was clean and well put together. The restaurant had a smaller, cozy feeling but still felt spacious enough to sit down and enjoy a meal. My favorite parts were the cultural decorations and paintings throughout the restaurant. Little details like that made the experience feel more authentic. Even the cashier area was beautifully designed and added to the overall atmosphere. Customer Service - 5/5 The service was very good. The server was extremely welcoming and friendly -- I believe she might have been the owner. She greeted us with a beautiful smile and created a warm environment that made the whole dining experience even better. Small interactions like that make a restaurant feel more personal and memorable. Food - 5/5 Dish Ordered: Trei Chlaing Chein Kroeung (Pan Fried Catfish) 5/5 My first time trying Cambodian food, and honestly this was an amazing introduction to the cuisine. This was one of the best fish dishes I have ever had. The fish was cooked perfectly -- crispy golden skin on the outside while staying incredibly tender and flavorful on the inside. The sauce was what brought everything together. It was light with the perfect consistency, not too thick and not too heavy. You could taste the lemon coming through, adding the right amount of freshness and kick. There was a little spice, but not the kind that takes over the dish. It created a wonderful balance where every flavor complemented each other. The combination of the fish, sauce, citrus, and seasoning was simple but executed perfectly. Every bite made me want to keep eating. It was honestly delicious. Would I Order Again: 100% Yes. This is easily a dish I would come back for. No surprise this restaurant was previously Michelin recommended -- you can taste the quality and care behind the cooking. Additional Comment: I've always struggled with the idea that eating healthy means sacrificing flavor. A lot of healthier foods like salads can sometimes feel unsatisfying, but this dish reminded me that food can be both healthy and incredibly delicious when done right. I have passed by this restaurant ever since I was young, and it's amazing to see that it's still here after all these years. Seeing a restaurant with food this good not filled with customers honestly feels like a shame. Great food deserves to be discovered, shared, and supported. From the welcoming service, beautiful cultural atmosphere, and unforgettable food, this was an incredible first experience with Cambodian cuisine. I will definitely be back. This is the kind of restaurant you hope stays around for many more years.

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Battambang  - A very neat and casual setting

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This place is fire!!! Yes the wait is super long (I waited closer to 30min and they told me…read more15-20min) but if you can't wait that long for good ass food then gtfo of the line. I got the garlic shrimp and noodles and it's so good. It comes with a sauce on the side that is amazing. The portions for $17 are also insane. The plate is huge and could last you at least two meals. Don't come here if you can't do the long wait for amazing food. The people running this are nice but there are only 3 of them serving everyone so be patient and you will be rewarded with the best plate of food you've had in a while.

Food - Mid I believe this is the "sister" restaurant to…read moreCambodian Street Food. (Which is better imo) Same long ass ridiculous wait times for both establishments for mid food. Beef skewers 3.8/5, good but nothing to brag home about or drive out the way for. Garlic noodles 2/5, overcooked soggy noodles w/ fake butter and garlic, not worth the calories or carb consumption. Shrimp 3.5/5, hot and crispy, crack sauce was mid. Needed more lime. 2 bites and was done. Gave it to a homeless person nearby. Service - Friendly. Wait time was 25-30 min. They need to revamp their menu/food photos. Pretty bad quality and size. If you park on the side road, they will bring it to your car. Not sure why the wait is long, the only thing piping hot was the shrimp. Everything else was just warm. Ambiance - Mural was beautiful. VERY DIRTY picnic table and benches, loud music, and across the street from the bart station. I had high hopes for this place especially it being family owned, but the influencers must be getting free food or something to hype this up because this was not it. There's so many better options in Oak. Sorry won't be back.

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