My friends and I came on a Friday during lunch and we waitlisted around 1hr early. We got there and parked and ended up just waiting 10 minutes in person. The restaurant is very lively and homely! We ended up ordering a Student Noodle, Mo's Special Noodle, and Mo's Special Porridge. All were extremely flavorful and full of texture. The Student Noodle was on the sweeter and savory side, which was a good balance. The porridge was so hearty I wish I could eat it everyday. The garlic fish sauce is a great pairing with all dishes. Portions are big and totally worth it to share among the table. Highly recommend this! Cambodian food is definitely a rarer cuisine to find, so this is definitely a must try if you are ever in Long Beach! read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - 15. Student Noodle, 21. Mo's Special Rice Porridge, 2. Mo's Special Noodles - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

It was our first time here and the noodles were good! We ordered #1 and #3. You can order a small bowl, which was a perfect size for us. The service was great. Parking is street parking. It can be a long wait, so make sure you do the Yelp waitlist if you can. I didn't know there was a Yelp waitlist till we got there, but luckily, we got seated right away. Come early if you want to beat the line. read more

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Check-in June 2026 - I think the staff and I are becoming friends. I say this because when I went to the noodle shack, yesterday, they predicted my order! For the wider audience that may not know this choice little spot, it's family run and very authentic. The food was amazing, love their noodles and broth! Upon arriving I gave the kitchen staff a birthday cake, with the explanation of " at the end of the meal please bring this over to us so we can celebrate my friend's birthday." They came over and sang happy birthday to my friend. We enjoyed our cake. And then we left the rest of the cake for the nice employees in the kitchen. It was a fun and memorable day for us and for the crew working too! Just wanted to check in and share the info on this sweet spot. read more

Popped in for breakfast and checked out their 'dry' noodles (bone broth on the side). Delicious, high protein, low fat. Don't forget to take the bone out of the bowl to get to the meat! Parking tight but I snagged a spot close by! read more

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Delicious dependable dispensary of Khmer noodles, with AND without soup! When you get there, use the kiosk so the staff know how many are in your group. When seated, enjoy. My usual order is their house special soup (SO good, get it)!, but this time I decided to try their fish noodle soup (not bad). When ordering a noodle soup, you can get the soup on the side ("dry") - and if you do, there'll be a pork bone inside! I was lucky enough to get a big honking pork bone with lots of fat. So I ended up getting a fish soup to cut down on my pork intake, but ended up with a pork-y soup. As one does. Friendly, attentive staff. Credit accepted. Street parking. They've got an app that provides discounts, but I haven't tried it yet. read more

It's been quite awhile since my last review but our visits here have tailed off after our daughter's graduation. Still worth the drive to Long Beach to get our fill of very good Cambodian food that I've yet to find up north. Parking was still a challenge and I dropped the family in front of the restaurant first so they can join the waitlist. This time I could only find a spot a few blocks away but by the time I walked back to the restaurant, the family got seated. The menu still had the same great options and prices but starting June 1st prices will be increasing. Definitely understandable in this inflationary environment. My favorite every time has been the loat cha with chicken such that the family knows never to ask what am I getting. We've tried the rest of the menu but the family has standardized on their noodle soups or rice porridge bowls. You can count on lots of ingredients, choices of noodles and rich tasting broths. The cha quai (bread stick) must also be ordered as the perfect pairing for dipping. We also ordered the nom sa-kieu (like a fried meat empananda) again and will continue. We ended our meal with a round of iced coffees for the table, strong and delicious. Not bitter at all. Hopefully we'll be back sooner than later. read more

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Came here on a Saturday morning right before lunch time and we definitely beat the lunch hour rush. They have limited street parking so I would definitely circle around to find some street parking. They have an ipad outside to sign up if it starts to get busy. We ordered the pork noodle (you have the option to do it wet or dry-we chose dry) and the beef noodle soup. The dry noodles come with a side soup as well. My husband really liked the dry noodles since it was well seasoned. The beef noodle soup (with combo noodle types) was good as well. The soup seems very clean and rich with flavor. I would prefer to have some sort of pickled serrano peppers though to give it a citrus and spicy taste to balance out the savory soup. We also got some fried donuts which paired well with the soup. Very quick service and the food came out quick. Definitely a mom and pop shop but with a good amount of indoor seating as well. read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

When the line is long, it indicates that the food is exceptional. I was impressed by the sheer deliciousness of their cuisine. read more

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The broth in the beef and meatball noodle dish was so authentic. They offer you a few types of noodles that you can get in the soup like the thick noodles or small rice noodles without an extra charge. I got the big rice noodle and it paired well with the soup. The me-ka-tang was also very saucy and flavorful. And the bread sticks were hot and fresh. It does get really busy in this restaurant so try to join the waitlist earlier in advance! read more

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Holy moly! My friend and I were craving a savory hot noodle soup breakfast and we stumbled upon this place, and I was blown away. INCREDIBLE dishes - we got the dry noodle dish which came with a bone broth on the side, and Mo's special porridge with the donut. I need to have this again. Plenty of self-service sauces/condiments on the side- traditional Asian eating. It was busy but service was reasonable. The staff were friendly in helping us choose what to order. It was such a nice time. Plenty of street parking around. It's cozy and traditional, what more can you ask for? read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I'm off Mondays the day this restaurant closed... They have the best noodle soup in town! I recommend getting the dry noodle, it comes with the soup on the side. I wish this place opens 10 days a week. read more

When you walk in, it instantly smells amazing. Like actually so good it makes you even more excited to eat. We were seated immediately, but I know this place usually has a long wait. We came around 11 am and definitely beat the rush. They also have an online waitlist, which is nice. Parking is a little tough since it's street parking and the area can get pretty busy with traffic. The food was sooo good. I got the house special with the soup on the side, and the soup was incredible. I literally could not stop drinking it. So flavorful and comforting. For the noodles, I chose the thick egg noodles and the texture was perfect. The seasoning was on point too. They also have all these extra sauces at the table and they make everything even better. I loved adding the vinegar with peppers, it gave such a good kick. Overall, I can totally see why this place is so popular. Definitely worth coming early for!!!! I cant wait to come again and trying something else. read more

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This is a Long Beach institution for sure. It is the pathway into Cambodian culture for people visiting Long Beach and an important spot to patronize if you live here. Phnom Penh, named after the capital of Cambodia, is a Khmer-owned noodle soup shop in the heart of Little Cambodia, Long Beach. I prefer to get my noodles dry, which then come with a side bowl of soup and a huge bone to gnaw on. The broth is just so good I love to be able to enjoy it on its own. You need to order the chinese donut so you can rip pieces of it to soak in your broth. I also love all of the accoutrements on the side, the pickled peppers and chili paste. You can also ask for a side of satay, which is a chili oil that elevates the spice of their noodles in the perfect way. I always get a Thai Tea/Vietnamese Coffee to complement the meal as well. They always sell some pastries like sweet fry bread that are good to take home and enjoy later.  I highly recommend supporting your local, family owned businesses, especially ones that are essential to making cultural neighborhoods cultural neighborhoods. read more

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Food- DELICIOUS! I got the number 3 which is their beef & beef meatball kathiew and it just like how yeay would make it! The broth is to perfection, beef is soft, and flavorful! Service- faster, friendly, and efficient! Ambiance- from the outside it looks small inside, but when you go inside it's very spacious! It feels very homey read more

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My first time trying Cambodian food and I had to stop by this place everyone's been recommending. I did take out and called 15 minutes before arriving and it was perfect timing. I got #1 The House Special and #16 The Loat Cha Noodles. The house special broth was quite good and I liked the toppings it came with. The pork was a little too tough for my liking and I wish it came with a bit more because the dish was overwhelming noodle LOL. The #16 was pretty good and portion was a good size! Definitely get the Chinese donut on the side too! read more

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Was craving noodle soup so we decided to come here. Parking is scarce and it's all street parking so just be prepared lol this place is a little hole in the wall and every table was filled when we got there. We put our name down on the yelp waitlist ahead of time tho and was able to get seated by the time we got there. The soup was sooo good and hearty, everything tastes like it's homemade which is what I enjoyed about this spot. read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

So many great things about this place, definitely lived up to the hype. You can definitely smell the delicious aroma as soon as you walk in. The food is authentic as you can get. The best place for Cambodian food. The portion is huge, high quality ingredients. The #1 Special full of flavor. Generous amount of meats. The rice noodles are perfectly cooked. Always get the iced coffee paired with the donut sticks. As usually dip it in the broth to soak up the flavor. Welcoming and efficient Service. And the price is affordable. My only issue is that it is street parking only. read more

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Came here before 9 AM and luckily beat the rush- no wait at all. I was feeling a bit under the weather, so I ordered the #20) Pork Rice Porridge (House Special) Congee, and it was exactly what I needed. It's hard to find places that prepare it traditionally with liver, and they did it perfectly. Because we dined in, our other dishes came with a side of broth and bone. The broth was incredibly clear and flavorful. it really hit the spot! The staff were friendly, and the interior is nice and clean. Great spot in Long Beach for comfort food. read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - 20. Pork Rice Porridge (House Special) - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here on a Friday around 11 am and it's only street parking which wasn't too difficult to find for us. There was a short line for dine-in and you can join the waitlist on the tablet to the righthand side of the front door outside. All the employees were quick and efficient. It's definitely a casual home-style restaurant. There was more space and tables than I expected there to be but most of them are for small parties unless pushed together. My sister and I decided to order a thai tea, the #1 phnom penh house special large, and the #17 RP bowl which only comes large. For both we chose large rice noodles. We debated for a while whether to get soup or dry (with soup on the side) but saw a large group of older people in the back corner by the bathroom all get theirs with soup on the side. If you dine in, you can get a bone in the side of soup while supplies last. The side of soup with bone was totally worth it. A huge one you can eat remaining chunks of meat off of and if you're lucky, a good hunk of bone marrow. The soup was so flavorful, I didn't want to add anything to it. I did add some hoison, chili sauce, and sriracha to the noodles. I also added the provided bean sprouts and limes. Everything was very delicious. My only complaint was that the liver that came with the #1 was hard and mealy. I think this is pretty common but I personally prefer a soft and creamy liver. I would love to try the #5, #9, or #10 as well. The thai was great and expected, nothing else to say about it. Would definitely eat here again. It was relatively cheap for large portions. I honestly wish there were more things to try on the menu because I would want to try them all! But with 1 large noodle dish, I was full, so it's not too bad that there aren't more appetizers or something. read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - #17. Rp Bowl on top, Thai tea, and #1. Phnom Penh Noodles (House Special) - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

It was my first time trying Cambodian food. Out of the two dishes ordered (Mo's rice porridge, MO's special noodles with thick noodles), I enjoyed the porridge more. Portion sizes for both were decent. Prices fair as well. We also ordered the long bread on the side. The reason for the three stars is this: 1. Personally, both dishes were on the sweeter side, especially the soup. The soup was also on the blander side and the noodles too soggy when it eventually came out. 2. The service- the bread should have come out first but we didn't get it till the end, until we asked for it. There was no apology. I almost felt invisible. No one came by to ask if we needed anything periodically. Service was at best mediocre. 3. Out of the two ordered dishes, the soup came out about 15 mins later than the porridge. 4. The parking is non-existent. Street parking is narrow and your best bet if you want to even try this place. I did not like this place to try it again and am not quite sure what why there is even a wait on yelp. Which by the way, there actually is no physical "waiting space" outside, unless you're standing right by the street. read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - 21. Mo's Special Rice Porridge - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Heard so many good things about this place and it definitely lived up to the hype! There was barely a wait for us when we arrived around 10 am, and you can join the waitlist early through Yelp. I ordered the porridge with a donut and my bf got the noodles. Everything tasted so homey and comforting and super flavorful! I haven't tried much Cambodian food, so I'm excited to come back and explore more of the menu. read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

The best place to get Cambodian noodles in So Cal. The dishes are. Authentic and give a big hug when you eat it. Tons of locals come here so you know it's authentic. Get the dry noodles with a side of broth (and a pork bone). The student noodles are also good. Three choices of noodles - egg, thin rice, thick rice noodles. Parking can be a little challenging. But if you are willing to walk a block or two it's not a problem. read more

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Large portions and very flavorful. Number 1 special includes a large bowl of soup with bone. Street parking was not difficult on a Sunday. Waitlist moves fast as it's a fast casual place. read more

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After hearing all the accolades, we decided to visit the restaurant on a lazy Sunday morning. We arrived around 11AM to avoid the long line but still waited 40 minutes before getting a table (you can join their waiting list through Yelp but still need to check in through the tablet at the restaurant's entrance to get queued). There was no onsite parking, and it took us 5 minutes to find an open space on a neighboring street one block away. Inside, the restaurant's décor is simple and clean, and it can accommodate around 70 guests. For this visit, we ordered the following dishes: #1 House Special: The pork bone based broth was light but still very flavorful. The noodles' texture was on the soft side but not mushy. The sliced pork pieces were tender, and the shrimps had a very nice texture. The liver pieces were not overly hard or dry. #16 Beef Loat Cha: The noodle sauce was savory and slightly tangy and sweet from fish sauce. The teardrop shaped noodles had a tad softer texture. The beef pieces were well seasoned and quite tender. The grounded peanuts and fried garlic enhanced the dish's overall flavor. We also ordered some side dishes: Meat Ball Soup: the meat balls were pleasantly seasoned and had a very nice bouncy texture. Pork Blood Soup: The texture of the pork blood was semi firm, and the flavor was on the light side with a hint of metallic taste. Pork Intestine Soup: The intestine pieces had a quite acquired taste, slightly chewy with fatty tissues. Round Bread Nom Hing: Lightly fried bread was crispy outside and soft inside. It tasted slightly sweet and went well with a cup of coffee after the meal. The portions were sensible and prices were reasonable. The restaurant is definitely a great option for those who fancy Southeast Asian cuisine. read more

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phenomenal. ordered mo's special with big rice noodles and soup on the side. the fact that the soup comes with a large pork bone already tells you how delicious of a soup it's going to be. the noodles themselves were bouncy and the ample amount of meats made the meal of superior value. they usually have a long line to get seated but they have a waitlist option to join ahead of time on the app! 10/10 read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

We came in for a late lunch on Sunday. Parking was limited, and I had to round a few blocks before I eventually got lucky. It was about 30 minutes till they close at 3pm, and as one would expect, the place was still packed. Luckily, we were the only ones on the waitlist. It was a Yelp waitlist, and after a while a guy went out to retrieve the tablet, indicating how late we were. After 15 minutes though, we sat at our table and quickly ordered three bowls of the house special. Lots of energy inside the restaurant with loud conversations and dance music being played in the background. Food came out quickly and since it was a late lunch and the smells of the place intensified the anticipation, I'd say house special hit the spot. Plenty of pork and shrimp along with bean sprouts, soup was delicious and not too salty. read more

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For all I know this could be the best Cambodian food in the world. And it's smack dab in the heart of Long Beach, that says a lot on its own. The food is incredible. Number 1 dry with thick rice noodles. read more

If you know you know this place the spot for Cambodian noodles in Long Beach! My go to is the MOs special dry. Staff is friendly and gets you your food quickly. This place is a must try and yes it worth the wait read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was disappointed with my experience here. I did not appreciate the way the waitress spoke to my mom. She had a long, exhausting day, and the interaction came across as very pushy and lacking patience. I understand restaurants get busy, but customers should still be treated with respect and kindness. I also noticed another situation where a customer walked in asking about splitting tables while standing nearby, and the response felt rushed and dismissive. My dad has refused to eat here before because he felt the service was rude, and after experiencing it myself, I can understand why. Unfortunately, the food did not make up for the experience either -- the soup was bland and not memorable enough for us to want to return. I'm sharing this because I hope customer service can improve and better reflect respect for the community. read more

My family and I were craving hu tieu, so why not take them to the place where it was legit and originated from. When we got there it was a little bit of a wait but you can put your name down on the yelp list. We ordered two number 1, and one dry number 1. I really liked how they added so much meat in the noodles and really were not shy with shrimp too. It was also really cool that they added pork rib bone in the soup of the dry noodles. We also got the fried savory donut to dip in the noodles. It's a smaller restaurant so be prepared to wait a little, but the food is worth the wait. There's neighborhood parking read more

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I actually went here on a second date a while back lol. I was so excited to go because after years of passing this place and seeing the long lines, I was happy I made it in. My date knew the perfect time to come with no wait. I learned that this place has been in the community for a very long time. I was even happier to support learning the history. The food was as bomb as I expected and the service was quick! I recently learned they are now available through delivery and the food was still great at home. read more

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+ Yummy Cambodian food. I like the concept of adding the cha quai (not included) to complement your noodle order. + Friendly, nice, helpful staff. - No parking lot. That's a first for me. Street parking packed everywhere. D: - Had to park a 10min walk away after searching for like 10min. - No A/C during the summer heat. They keep windows open though. - They close v early, Tue-Sun at 3pm. Closed on Mondays. . Okay amount of indoor seating. Don't get me wrong, the food's good, the staff are friendly. But with 100s other good restaurants without this parking issue... I'll probably never return to this restaurant. I had: #1 + cha quai + tax = $20.44 read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - No parking lot?! Expect up to a 10min walk. - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

long waits if you're coming at the wrong time but an absolute hitter. The soups were very flavorful and noodles were good. Loved the fact that each table has condiments that can enhance your base. I got the Mo special and it was definitely that. My gf got the Chuly Special, and she was pretty satisfied with it as well. I would also recommend to order cha quai and dip it in the soup. Parking was hard so be prepared to walk a bit. read more

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Pretty good! Flavor is good and authentic. Taste a little msg maybe but overall broth is good just leaning on the saltier side. Some seafood was a bit mushy aka the shrimp. Should double check on that. Parking sucks but we'll live. read more

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Easy soupy eats in Long Beach. Went for a quick weekday lunch. Parking is limited to street parking. Was sat immediately and got the Mo's special. Came out quickly and was good as usual. Would come back! read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Oh man that place was good! I love offal and had the beef stew. The beef was so tender and the tendons were so delicious and unctuous. It had been cooking for hours. DH was feeling virtuous and had the healthy bowl. That was good, too. We also got a side of bok choy, which I highly recommend. It was nice to be able to sign up for the waiting list on yelp - highly recommended. read more

Homey, delicious noodles. We came close to closing for lunch on the weekend and enjoyed a hearty, no-frills meal. Parking is street parking. I tried the Mo's Special, which was very good except I found the sliced pork to be a little tough and bland. My dining partner ordered the Phnom Penh House Special - soup on the side is the way to go! The dry noodles themselves have a unique flavor to them, and the soup on the side comes with a giant bone with amazingly tender meat. I appreciate the restaurant's backstory and history and the service was great - as we were one of the last diners, they even sent us home with some of their leftover long bread sticks. read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - Phnom Penh Noodle House Special, soup on side - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Phnom Penh Noodle Shack offers cozy and hearty bowls of noodle soup for an affordable price. I've eaten here twice and I can confidently say they're consistent. We ordered the house special and student noodles and wow are these portions huge, yes I did order the large cause I wanted two types of noodles! Overall though the broth doesn't have a depth of flavor so I got tired of the flavor about halfway through my bowl. The noodles to meat portion is definitely noodle heavy but I think it's because I ordered the large. I would recommend just getting the regular. Something to note is for hours after eating here I was gulping down water. I think they use msg in the broths because the flavor of the broth definitely tasted like msg. The student noodles are a huge portion with good flavor and didn't seem to have the msg super salty flavor in it. Honestly 2 people can take down this dish because it's huge. Parking is a huge headache with street parking only and it's hard to find. They do have a bathroom. The staff is super friendly and the food comes out pretty timely. Overall, after coming back a second time I would probably not come back. The noodle soups don't wow me enough to make the trek to Long Beach and I would rather spend my noodle stomach space elsewhere. read more

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This noodle shop was one of the places on my list for an authentic Cambodian breakfast when visiting SoCal. Thanks to being on East Coast Time, we went shortly after they opened around ~8AM and there wasn't a line. I ordered the #1 - Phnom Penh Noodle House Special which has a variety of pork meat (sliced, ground, stomach, liver) and shrimp with small rice noodles. The cool thing about ordering the noodles here is that you can choose your noodle from rice noodles, egg noodles, drop noodles, or a mix, based on your preference. The toppings were plentiful but I felt like the broth was a little salty for my taste. We also ordered the Me-Ka-Tang noodles and they were unfortunately soggy since they were doused in sauce. The cha quai breadsticks weren't as crispy as I would have liked either. The staff was friendly and accommodating to our party (4 adults and 2 kids). The restaurant has mainly 2-4 seater tables and has a cozy vibe. I'd give it another shot if we were visiting again. read more

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack - #1 1. Phnom Penh Noodles (House Special) - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've always wanted to try this spot in LB as I've heard many great things about it. It is a smaller spot so be sure to arrive earlier to put yourself on the waitlist or come during off hours. In a Sunday afternoon, my partner and I only had to wait ~12 mins for a table for 2. It is a cozier spot with tables closer to each other because of the tighter space so be mindful of that. They offer a variety of dry and soup noodles on the menu plus porridge if you're more into that. The dry version comes with a huge bowl of soup with a pork bone to gnaw on. I opted for the dry version because it was a rather warm day. Service was quick and attentive. I'd return to try their soup noodles and porridge next time! read more

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