I also tried the dry-stir-fried rice noodles, raw beef, and sour fish soup--they were all delicious! This place really has not only a long, never-ending line of customers waiting for a table, but also a steady stream of takeout orders. It's an old establishment that's been around for many years; even though it's in a remote location with limited parking, its popularity remains undiminished--which speaks volumes about its quality. read more

We arrived a little before 6PM on a Monday with a party of 4 and the wait was about an hour. By the time we were seated, they were turning away diners, so make sure you get here early! The unfortunate downside for getting a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Butter Beef - beefy, garlicky, herby, tangy, sweet, it's got a little bit of everything. Very tender Trieu Chau Fried Rice - this dish is fantastic. One of the better fried rice dishes I have had. It has the wok hay and I would have been perfectly happy just to eat this as a meal Phnom Penh Chicken Wings - the first bite I had, I was not impressed. I dipped it in the lemon juice with pepper and it had some crisp, but was really lacking in flavor. Then we found a small pile of fried garlic near the bottom of the plate. That's where all the salt and flavor was. We put that onto the wings and they were quite good. Wish that was just set to the side at the beginning. Green Papaya Salad - this thing is packed with flavor. I liked it quite a bit, but I thought the beef jerky was an oddball ingredient Filet Beef Luc Lac - thinly sliced beef that is tender and covered in a silky sauce. It was quite salty so it went well with our rice. No major complaints about any of the food and I thought they had some pretty unique takes on dishes. My family scores: Brendan - 4.0 Charlotte - 4.0 Shanying - 4.0 Winston - 4.5 read more

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This restaurant is part of the Michelin Guide and is raved about consistently so I had to stop by and give it a try! The wait times can be lengthy, we went for an early dinner around 4pm on a weekday and still waited about 45 minutes. The ambiance is just as you'd expect, a traditional Asian banquet hall esthetic. They have large round tables for family seatings and it was pretty clean. There was nothing notable about the service, just the usual. We tried the buttered beef, chicken wings, and dry noodles. Buttered beef - this is one of the dishes they're well known for. I was skeptical at first just from the look, but can confirm it was really good. It's definitely one of the more unique dishes to try. I really loved the vinaigrette as it was a great blend of salty, sweet and savory. It paired well with the beef and the beef was tender. Chicken wings - this is another dish that is really popular at the restaurant. I LOVE garlic and there were heaps of it on top! The chicken is extremely crunchy and packed with lots of flavor. I appreciated that they had a small portion since it was just my husband and I dining. Dry Noodles - this dish was underwhelming and a bit disappointing. I love a good dry noodle dish, but the flavor in the sauce was bland. We decided to ask for vinegar and other sauces to add to the dish, but it just still didn't taste right. If I were to come back, I'd probably stick to what they're popular for and maybe try the shaken beef or wet noodle soup instead. This was still a pretty solid restaurant. read more

Phnom Penh - Dry noodles - Cambodian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tldr: BUTTER BEEF IS A MUST. Service: we rolled in at 7pm on a Saturday, and they had a 2hr wait.. lol. You should come here first before a year stops around the area and put ur name down. They were quick to get our orders and also put the food down. Ambiance: there is not seating for how popular this place is! Anyway, but its smaller than I had imagined, not exactly a huge place but it is pretty sizable and still not enough because of how popular they are. Food: out of the three things I ordered, definitely the butter beef is an order again 10/10. The beef stew is mid 6/10 but good enough if you are reaally craving it., and I could skip the banh beo altogether. I wish I had ordered the fried chicken, but I've read mixed reviews. Overall maybe if I came back, it would be butter beef a d try other dishes, like the fried chicken and fried rice? read more

I finally made it to Phnom Penh and let me tell you...the wait was 90 minutes. Ninety!!! There is absolutely no way I would've stayed that long back home, but I was visiting Vancouver and figured I'd see what the hype was about. The guy running the door was clearly experienced and kept things moving from walk-in's, ppl who clearly had reservations to the dashers. He wasn't rude at all, but he had a very matter-of-fact demeanor. I noticed he interacted that way with almost everyone. Efficient? Yes. Warm and welcoming? Not really. Once I finally got seated, there was already hot tea on the table. Maybe it's just me, but I wasn't a fan. It also took a while before anyone stopped by the table. Throughout the meal, service was just okay. I had to ask multiple times to get water, which shouldn't happen. Now...the food. Baby, that's why people wait. The chicken wings? 10/10. Lawd, I was glad I stayed once those hit the table. The crunch, the sauce, the chopped garlic! And the butter beef? Also a 10/10. Absolutely delicious with the garlic, cilantro..soy sauce concoction that had a sweet component. I also ordered the filet beef luc lac, and that one I could've done without. I tried it before I was even full, so I know it wasn't because I had eaten too much. It just didn't do it for me, and I felt like I wasted my money on that dish. One thing I will give them is that once the order was in, the food came out surprisingly fast. My only other gripe and yes, I'm holding this against Phnom Penh is that the 90-minute wait meant Mello had closed by the time I finished eating. It was my last night in Vancouver, so they ruined my after dinner sweet treat. Overall, the food absolutely lives up to the hype, but the wait and service kept the experience from being as enjoyable as it could've been. Restaurant is small and also kinda loud but not too bad. I'd come back... just mentally prepared for the wait. read more

Street parking only. Located in Chinatown. Came in for a late lunch on a Sunday. It was a packed restaurant. We waited for 30-40 minutes for a table of 5. This is a noisy restaurant with customers talking over each other. This is a typical Asian restaurant so we were okay with the noise. Ordered shrimp papaya salad, beef carpaccio, fried garlic chicken wings, ton yum soup, fried squid, and fried rice to share. Portions were humongous. Everything we ordered was delicious and flavorful. Food came out piping hot so it is cook to order. We had to pack food to go. Will definitely come back again if I am visiting Vancouver. read more

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Being Vietnamese myself I had high standards for this restaurant being Cambodian-Vietnamese fusion, It definitely hit the mark! My favorite was the canh chua (sour soup) and butter beef!!! We had a party of 5 and could barely finish all this food. The butter beef melts in your mouth and is so flavorful. The canh chua is so well balanced and I loved the balance of veggies in it. The Phnom Penh dry noodles were a miss. This is the most iconic dish of Viet and Cambodian flavors and it wasn't as great as I'd hoped. It was lacking flavor and bland even with the soup broth on the side. **NOTE** if you want to order crab, you need to call in advance since they only have a limited amount a day. And they buy enough only for those pre-orders DAILY. read more

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Tldr: BUTTER BEEF IS A MUST. Service: we rolled in at 7pm on a Saturday, and they had a 2hr wait.. lol. You should come here first before a year stops around the area and put ur name down. They were quick to get our orders and also put the food down. Ambiance: there is not seating for how popular this place is! Anyway, but its smaller than I had imagined, not exactly a huge place but it is pretty sizable and still not enough because of how popular they are. Food: out of the three things I ordered, definitely the butter beef is an order again 10/10. The beef stew is mid 6/10 but good enough if you are reaally craving it., and I could skip the banh beo altogether. I wish I had ordered the fried chicken, but I've read mixed reviews. Overall maybe if I came back, it would be butter beef a d try other dishes, like the fried chicken and fried rice? read more

Phnom Penh - Butter beef - Cambodian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I only hear great things about the wings here and being a lover of fried chicken I made it a point to stop here on my quick trip to Vancouver. We came around 4pm so there was no wait but by the time we left at like 5 there was already a line forming outside. We got the wings and veggie fried rice, and it took a bit of time for the food to come out but that didn't bother us. The portion for the fried rice was MASSIVE and could easily feed 3-4 people. It was good, nothing to standout but a very good classic fried rice. The wings came out after and were hot and crispy. It comes with a lemon pepper sauce on the side, which was super lemony - great if you like that but I wasn't too big a fan of it. The wings were juicy and fresh, though I will say I did expect a bit more flavor. There was only one piece at the bottom that had a generous coat of the seasoning which I thought was super tasty. Overall, good spot! I'm not sure I'd wait super long for it, but glad I got to try. read more

Phnom Penh - Veggie fried rice - Cambodian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Overall rating 6/10 Yes it over the hype in my opinion, it's not 100% authentic Cambodian foods more to the Chinese/viet flavors. The service was ok, the lady who took our order got some attitude, I want to try the dry noodle I just ask her does she has one with egg noodle or only rice noodle , it did show on the menu I missed to read that part , her response (idk what you like , so what you want) Damnn lady rude rush you thru the order!! That's already took us off the excitement already... we was super excited to try this place took plane ride all the way from Texas!!! And honestly the foods was alright in my opinion, Long Beach Cambodian town still our top 10/10. But yes go try it for yourself guy! read more

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A most stunning tasting experience, I had here at Phnom Penh in Chinatown. PP has been on my radar for some time & I finally made it here. PP has been going strong since 1985 - not an easy achievement in the restaurant industry. PP has that older type restaurant feel inside, but it is very lively as waiters fly by with orders to deliver to tables. Yelpies, order these three items & the say less while you wait for them. Butter Beef (Thinly sliced rare beef) Garlic Wings (heavy on the garlic - FYI) Filet Beef Luc Lac (Tender stir-fried beef) I had a Vietnamese coffee, but it was lame. I've had better elsewhere. The taste of these dishes is orgasmic. I didn't notice nor feel a high sodium content but perhaps maybe a hint of MSG. Regardless, there's a reason why PP has won several awards year after year, including the prestigious - Michelin. Get here ASAP & find out why PP continues to impress foody lovers from everywhere. Warning, this whole area is certified - pure ghetto. Bring your car down here at your own inconvenience. Take transit or uber to get here. Zombies are everywhere. A weird side note - it appears GoDaddy hijacked PPs website. Use IG or Open Table reservations for reference & menu options. read more

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We came on a Monday night around 5:30pm and the wait was already 45 minutes! The lady at the door said it's always this busy since they are on the Michelin Guide. By about 6:40pm, they were turning away dine-in customers because they close at 8pm and the wait was already 1.5 hr. Our family of 4 ordered 5 items: Crispy chicken wings (L), Butter Beef, papaya salad, Beef Luc Lac, and Trieu Cau Fried Rice. All the dishes were fine, but I thought the Butter Beef was the only one that stood out and was unique. Maybe my expectations for the fried chicken wings were just too high.... But I thought it was just okay, not even top 10 of the best fried wings I've ever had. The wings batter was a light fluffy batter, maybe made with tapioca starch? The chicken tasted a bit under-seasoned for me... but as you can see in the picture the garlic seasoning isn't evenly tossed with the wings, so some pieces had a lot of garlic and tasted great while others had no flavor. Portion sizes were definitely very reasonable for the price. We had maybe 1/3 of the beef Luc Lak and tiny bit of fried rice leftover. Overall it was a good meal, but I don't understand the hype ‍, and I wouldn't want to wait 45 minutes for this again. The sticky tables were a little bit bothersome for me. Top of the table was clean but the side edge was so sticky... whoever sat there before me probably rubbed their nasty hand all over the edge... it's probably the fried chicken grease... read more

I grew up in Long Beach, CA -- home of the second largest Cambodian population outside of Cambodia so when I heard there was a Cambodian restaurant here, I had to try. Unfortunately, the night we decided to come for dinner came with an almost 2 hour wait for 3 people! Wild but we had committed so we went next door for cocktails and drinks while waiting. Finally, we were one of the last ones to sit down before the restaurant was going to close. I will say this one is different from the Phnom Penh in Long Beach. This one is a bit more Chinese influenced but we did try the famous dry noodle dish which I felt was good but not as good as the one in Long Beach. I will say the star of the night was the fried shrimp appetizer dish and the one that I consistently dream of so this one is highly recommended. Overall, a must try if you're in the Vancouver area and be prepared for a wait if you're with a big group which they can accommodate well. read more

~ Great Viet Food For Vancouver ~ Coming from SoCal, I would say try the butter beef! I've never had anything like that at an asian restaurant back at home. It was so flavorful and the beef was so soft! The rest of the food was good don't get me wrong, BUT it lacked extra flavor that SoCal food provides. There is always a wait here but their waitlist goes by fast. The service is nice. read more

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Finally got to try this Chinatown staple! The butter beef and chicken wings were as good as they were hyped up to be. Beef was fresh, with the herbs and seasonings to complement. The chicken wings were crispy and juicy! Thankfully we had a large group so we were able to book a table. The ambiance is casual and service was good. My only critique is that some of their other dishes were solid, but not as exceptional as their popular dishes. read more

Always seeing people line up at the door shows that this restaurant truly has something special . When we finally got our table, the food exceeded our expectations. The chicken wings should be called crack wings HIGHLY addictive. The deep-fried squid is prepared the same way as the chicken wings, and the calamari was amazingly tender. The Butter beef was simply fantastic, with flavors that balanced sweetness and saltiness perfectly, topped with delicious accompaniments. I wish the pea shoots had a bit more flavor, but they were cooked just right tender with a satisfying crunch, not overdone. Overall I give this experience 5/5!! read more

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Came here around 4:30pm on a Sunday and got super lucky with little to no wait. My friend tried to go another time and was told the wait would be 2 hrs so def be prepared for that if you're going at peak lunch/dinner time. We split what seemed like the two most popular dishes between two people and thought it was a good amount but we weren't super full or anything Marinated butter beef: 5/5 this was my first time trying this dish and I was a big fan. I like the sauce a lot and the texture of the beef was great too Fried chicken wings (regular): 5/5 I like that the batter on this wasn't too thick which I think helped make it super crispy read more

Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh Chicken Wings (Small) - Cambodian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This family-owned and run restaurant has a very hole-in-the-wall vibe, but the hype follows it everywhere. It feels like I'm eating at home with my family, it's that type of good food. It's been on our list for so long, I'm glad we were finally able to try it. I think we took the last table on a Wednesday evening around 5 PM. The butter beef is amazing -- our friends made sure we ordered two of them. The sugar cane shrimp was not flavourful enough and were a bit on the small side. The chicken wings are a MUST, though. How do they keep them so crispy?! Really attentive and kind service, as well! read more

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The wings were 9/10, i was immediately hit with a flavour bomb the second i bit into it. I heard it was the item to get when going here and everybody was right read more

Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh Chicken Wings (Large) - Cambodian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Portions here are HUGE. My favorite is for sure the marinated butter beef. The other food is good as well, but not as outstanding as that. Another notable mention is the chicken wings. Fried perfectly with nice amount of seasoning. Service is super quick even for our large table of 7. read more

Phnom Penh - Marinated Butter Beef - Cambodian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It's ok? Coming from California... Marinated butter beef 7/10 - really like the sauce and marinade it came with - very refreshing, savory, sweet and a lil salty - beef was not the most "buttery" - if you're scared of raw meat, this dish doesn't give that "raw" taste which was surprisingly nice Beef luc lac with egg 8/10 - sweet soy saucy flavor - very reminiscent of what my mom used to make at home - beef was tender - very good portion - egg is crispy and runny (perfection!) Fried chicken wings 9/10 - more like sugar and pepper dusted - the lemon pepper dip was underwhelming, could've done without it but was ok to have as well - chicken is juicy and crispy, very well fried - forgot to take pic on my phone - was my favorite dish Phnom Penh two kinds of noodle in soup 6/10 - flavors are not there for a Cambodian noodle soup - very light broth which is nice on its own but not in this dish - toppings are ok, no complaints - no chili on the table so you have to ask but all of the chili oil and sauces are NOT spicy :( and did not add much to the dish as well - can find this elsewhere Overall, service was ok. Nothing special. The restaurant was practically empty so there was no wait on a Friday night. If you're traveling from a place with lots of Asian food, this restaurant may not impress you and probably is not worth that trip. This would be good if you're a local but not worth to go out of the way for. read more

Phnom Penh - Marinated Butter Beef - Cambodian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came here for the wings and it did not disappoint! These Michelin guide wings came with a sauce that was a little too citrusy but having them with fish sauce was amazing. The bahn xeo and the luc lac beef was good and pretty standard. It definitely has a hole in the wall vibes that you know is going to have good food. Definitely have to line up here with the number of people that also come. We had to wait about 45 minutes even waiting in line before it opened. But it goes to show how good this place is! read more

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As usual, I'm late to the party. I've heard about Phnom Penh and its famous chicken wings ever since I moved to Vancouver, nine-ish years ago. My fellow Yelpers raved about this place when I first moved here, and my kid came here with her school pals 5-6 years ago and also raved about the wings. It's been on my list to come here forever - and last night, finally, I did. It did not disappoint. My kid warned me, there'll probably be a line up waiting to get in (they don't take reservations here. I checked), so we decided to go at an off-time and get an early dinner, around 5pm on Friday. We walked there and, miracle of miracle, there was no line and we got seated right away. (Granted, we got the last vacant table in the place, and when we left after our meal, there already was a line of people waiting to get in). Food-wise...wow. I am NOT one for adventurous eating, so there were dishes on the menu I couldn't comfortably order (I wish I could, but hey, I'm better now than I used to be!). Still, there was lots for me to choose from. And first and foremost, I HAD to try the famous chicken wings. And I can honestly say, they were the best I've ever had: SO SO crunchy and crispy on the outside, and hot and moist on the inside. OMG so so so good. I can't speak highly enough of these! My kid ordered the butter beef. It was tasty and soft ("like butta!"), and the marinade was lovely, but personally, I couldn't get over the...rawness and redness of the meat and juice (which looked like blood to me). For fellow non-adventurous eaters out there, this might not be for you, despite how flavorful it tasted. It was just hard for me to get over how it looked. (I know I'm in a minority here. This dish is one of their most popular and asked-for dishes). We had the garlic dry spare ribs. I love spareribs. These were delicious but a tad too salty and greasy. I brought most of them home and had them today for lunch. I gotta say, they were so much better for me today: less salty, and I blotted off the excess grease. Delicious! My kid ordered a "small" sweet and sour soup with prawns, and wow, it came in a huge black cauldren. I can't imagine ordering a large size. Anyhow, this soup was a stand-out soup - especially for my kid who said she had dreams about it all night (lol)! So complex in flavors - spicy, sweet, savory, chock full of prawns and sprouts and lotus shoots and pineapple chunks and and other delicious stuff.... For me, it was a wee tad too spicy, but wow, even I thought, this is a special soup. So delicious and warming. 10/10. Our servers were prompt and impressively able to efficiently tend to a full house of diners. They got it all down to a science here. One issue of note: my kid had to use the washroom at one point and she left for a very extended period of time. I actually thought at one point that something had happened to her or she was ill, she was gone so long (VERY unlike her). When she returned, she told me it was "quite a hike", around the back of the restaurant and up a flight of stairs, too. I only make note of this in case anyone has mobility issues, know that the bathroom will be difficult (or impossible) for you to access. read more

Solid food!! Loved their chicken wings! Crispy and garlicky!! There was a bit of a wait during lunch time! Good, friendly service! read more

Phnom Penh - Cambodian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The moment the aroma from their fried chicken wings hits your nose you start to realize why this place always has a line and how every list has Phnom Penh as a place you cannot miss in Vancouver. Even with skepticism, this place reaches the highs it so quietly can brag about. From first bite to last, it's hard not to smile with each bite. Let's start with the most obvious dish: the deep fried chicken wings are incredible. Similar to a salt and pepper chicken wing you can find at any great Chinese restaurant, the savory flavors enrapture you from smell to taste. A generous portion is given but if you end up finishing it yourself no one will be able to blame you considering how tasty these wings are. The Marinated Butter Beef isn't made with butter but with how tender and juicy as it is you'd think it was. Similar to a delicious carpaccio the thin slices mixed with the savory sauce and herbs leave a fresh taste on the palate, not something you can say often with beef. Filet Beef Luc Lac on Rice with Egg was a fantastic mixture of sweet and savory. It reminds me of a Cambodian version of bulgogi, I enjoyed having this mix of flavors and the vehicle of rice to carry it all home was enjoyable. The Green Papaya Salad was a great example of how generous the dishes are here. A plate full of julienne papaya in a light sauce and served with shrimp and a beef jerky makes this a burst of freshness. Highly enjoyable and a great start and palate cleanser. Phnom Penh Hot and Sour Soup with Fish is so tasty. I didn't think I'd enjoy this but it was a soup filled with different flavors and soft textures. Very comforting on rainy cold days and perfect for sharing. If you're looking for exceptional food that will always be a conversation starter when looking back at the meal, try Phnom Penh. No regrets. read more

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Came here for dinner with the family. Wait was about 45 mins. Not too bad but better to try and get on the waitlist beforehand. Everyone was super nice but service was a little off. Had to ask several times for the soda we ordered and they kept trying to bring us items we did order. Food was delicious We started with the marinated butter beef. Omg. Beyond amazing. Chicken wings... so addicting. The seasoning is ridiculously delicious. Lemon pepper dip nothing more than lemon juice with pepper. Not needed I ordered the chicken curry. So much chicken. Just the right amount of spice. It was super tasty but the so many bones and bone bits. My bf and sil had the beef luc luc with an egg on rice. They loved it. I tried it. Was good. My bil had the stew beef soup. He said it was delicious. I'd definitely eat here again. So yum. read more

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Came for lunch on a Saturday. If you get in line right before opening at 11am, you can get a spot for the first seating. We got the usual chicken wings, butter beef, beef luclac and the oyster pancake. Everything was as per usual, tasted not bad. Butter beef balance was a bit off during this visit. Chicken wings are just as addicting. The beef luclac wasn't my favourite as it lacked a bit of flavour. The oyster pancake was crispy and had quite a bit of oyster. Service - fast and efficient. Atmosphere - popping but could still hear each other well read more

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We read so many reviews about this place and had to check it out while visiting Vancouver. There is always a long line so be prepared to wait no matter what time you arrive. The staff is excellent though and really tries to get people served quickly. Despite being packed, the staff navigates well to make sure the food is hot, freshly prepared, and served without losing quality. We of course had to get the butter beef (which is really the main attraction) and the fried chicken wings. Both were amazing as advertised. The beef was tender and served with salty and umami packed sauce. The chicken wings were jumbo sized and crispy from being freshly fried. Make sure to bring a friend because these are pretty decent sized appetizers. We also ordered the noodle platter with pork sausage, shrimp ball, and egg rolls. These came be wrapped and eaten together or enjoyed eaten separately dipped with fish sauce. Everything was excellent as expected. Only other thing to be prepared for is the limited parking so give yourself plenty of time and plan ahead. read more

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The hype is REAL! Add this to your list when in Vancouver. Heard about the long wait times so we got there 30 mins before opening and we were the first in line! Ordered the popular items such as the chicken wings, buttered beef, bo luc lac and tong choy and all were tasty. I wished I had a bigger stomach because I wanted to try everything on the menu. I'll be back! read more

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Maybe I went in with really high expectations because this place is so hyped. We ordered the fried rice, dry egg noodle, and chicken wings. The dry egg noodle was meaty and came with soup -- the pork bone soup was actually really good and probably the highlight of the meal. However, the dry egg noodles themselves tasted a bit bitter and lacked flavor. The fried rice was pretty bland; it definitely needed salt or more seasoning. The chicken wings were okay, but nothing outstanding. That said, the price point is good and the service was great, which I appreciated. Overall, not bad, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. But I would come back to try other dishes ! read more

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A small and quaint restaurant situated in Chinatown is your typical family-run business in the MICHELIN Guide. We were able to reserve a table for the 6 of us a week in advance. They charged an 18% tip for reserving; which is a normal tip nowadays anyway. The food and service were quick and in the middle of dinner, they even changed clean plates for us which was a nice service to receive. The food is very authentic and tasty. This is one of our go-to places for Vietnamese and Cambodian food. read more

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Good food. Really busy which makes me do take-out often. Love the soup with pineapple in it. I heard chicken wings are the best so have to try them next time. read more

PRO TIP: If you're planning on visiting during opening, I would be there 10/15 minutes before doors open- my family and I came right at 11 and there was already a line. We ended up having to wait 1.45 hours. If possible, I would make a reservation the day before. We ordered the following: Beef Luc Lac Marinated Beef Butter Chicken Wings Canh Chua Tom I feel like everyone has talked about the marinated beef butter and the chicken wings and they're definitely a must! The sauce and onion/garlic topping for the beef butter pairs very well with meat. This dish also comes with a clear pork-based broth with a chunk of meat. As for the chicken wings, my family and I loved them. The batter is definitely on the lighter side and is fried to perfection. They are already seasoned with simple salt and pepper and if you want a citrusy kick, there's some lemon/pepper sauce on the side. The chicken wing was fresh, crispy, savory, and moist. As for the other dishes, we thoroughly enjoyed the beef luc lac! The dish is sweet/savory and went perfectly with the egg on top. Although everything we ordered was fantastic, my personal favorite (besides the wings) was the canh chua tom! This was perfect for the cold weather. The soup was nice and sour with so many delicious veggies and shrimp. Even though it was super busy, the staff members were all very attentive and friendly! And the food was ready within 15 minutes of ordering. Delicious food, lovely staff/service, what more could you ask for? This place lives up to the hype! read more

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This place for decades has been a Vancouver Chinatown institution for Cambodian & Vietnamese food! Expect a lineup, especially around dinner time, but it's well worth the long wait. As a tradition, we always order the Phnom Penh Dry Rice Noodles - with prawns, pork, pork innards, ground pork, dried shrimp, all served dry with a mushroom soya sauce with soup on the side as per our request. For a popular crowd-pleasing appetizer, try the delicious Deep-fried Calamari - or Chicken Wings if you're so inclined - with garlic, served with a lemon & pepper sauce. read more

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Came here on a Thursday 10 mins at opening and there was already people inside dining. We were seated promptly. Service was good with servers attentive and food coming out fast. For food, food we got the 2 most popular dishes. Butter Beef 4.5/5 This dish is good, has a deep savory sweet flavor and the raw beef texture I loved. It didn't feel dirty or off putting at all. The sauce is what made this dish great. The bits of fried onion on top was a great combination. I enjoyed this dish. Chicken Wings 3.5/5 I had high expectations for the wings and because I haven't had fried chicken in a while but these wings were barely crispy. I wanted to get that nice crunch into the bite but was disappointed. Seasoning wise, it's good, nothing crazy or special. But paired with the lemon sauce, it was awesome. The acidity definitely help cut through all the fat and made this a bit more balanced. Wasn't blown away by the dish, just ok. Overall would recommend to check out. You will enjoy the food regardless but being a standout restaurant, you can be the judge of that. read more

Phnom Penh - Butter Beef - Cambodian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This has been the it spot in Vancouver and they received a Michelin bib gourmand so I had high expectations! We ordered the most popular dishes, the fried chicken, butter beef, and the beef filet (bo luac lac ) with egg. I was hesitant with the beef since I'm not a fan of tartare but this was so good! The sauce they have on the beef is sweet yet tangy and the beef was so soft! I highly recommend this unique dish to try. I also enjoyed the fried chicken wings. It was fried nicely with a light batter. It was sweet, salty, and peppery. It was a subtle flavor that I really enjoyed. The beef filet was a little disappointing for me because I felt like it was missing something. Toward the end of the dish, I added some hot sauce and poured some of the fish sauce on it and it made it so much better! I thought I would have to wait forever so we came 30 mins before opening and it was fine. We could've showed up right at opening and we'd still get a spot. I think coming on a random Thursday helped tho. I can image the weekend being highly popular and dinner time as well. read more

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Very solid Vietnamese/Cambodia food. My wife and I heard many great reviews about the butter beef and the chicken wings, so when we visited Vancouver, we had to try it. It did not disappoint. The butter beef was amazing. The beef was very tender and it seemed to be dressed with a soy based sauce, where usually when I order this dish at other restaurants it's a clear fish sauce based sauce. There's some bright acidity to cut some of the saltiness topped with fried garlic for texture and herbs for freshness. We ordered a small order of chicken wings and felt like it was a pretty generous portion for two people. We saw some other tables order the large, and felt like it could easily feed 4-6 people. It was very crispy, and wonderfully seasoned. Very solid. I love this place, and will definitely be back when I'm in town. read more

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Often times when a place is highly touted it falls flat because its reputation is too strong and expectations are too high Not here. This places its great. It's a hole in the wall and is a throw back to 80s style Asian restaurants. But it's unapologetic and fantastic at what they do. We got their most popular dishes: Marinated Butter Beef: our favourite dish. The sauce is very tangy and strong. Mix the beef with the sauce and coriander for a delicious bite. Save the sauce and mix it with other carby dishes to elevate those dishes as well Dry rice noodles: delicious with a great sauce. Must have. Filet Beef Luc Lac on Rice with Egg: my second favourite dish. Make sure to mix in the sauce they provide to give this a tangy depth of flavour. Excellent mix with the creaminess of the running fried egg and the beef. Phnom Penh Deep-fried Chicken Wings: Delicious unique flavour. I don't know how to describe it. But it's not available anywhere else. Try it and have it with the sauce. Trieu Chau Fried Oyster Cake: the only miss for me. It's standard to what can be found in chinese restaurants that serve this. Also it's too oily but that's how the dish is. Service is very friendly and helpful. They stopped by a few times to give us tips on how to eat the food to make sure we got the best experience. Washrooms are dirty though. Classic old school china town experience. Will be back. This place is unique and awesome. read more

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Our party ordered pho, luc lac, and chicken wings. Pho was the best I can remember having. Period. Truly wonderful. Flavor was well balanced and authentic. As good as anything I tasted in Vietnam when I was there The luc lac was very nice. I have no experience with luc lac, but I liked this version. read more

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Marinated butter beef is so good, my table ordered 2 plates This was my second time coming here and I ordered the shaken beef again. It wasn't as good and a lot saucier than what I remember but still good. read more