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Phnom Penh is POPULAR. Visiting on a Monday for an early dinner around 5, we were greeted with a 75 minute wait for a table for our party of 5. I'm not normally nearly patient enough to wait that long for a restaurant, but one person in our party insisted that the food was good enough to wait for, so we bought some drinks at a nearby cafe and sat down for the long haul. Phnom Penh is remarkably accurate with their timing. We got a text 70 minutes later telling us to come back, and it took another 5 minutes or so to get the table set up. Tea (Complementary) - The waitress claimed this was Jasmine tea, but while flowery, the entire table agreed that this wasn't a traditional Jasmine green tea. Maybe a Cambodian variation? The tea is nice though, not astringent, clearly green tea forward in flavor with nice flowery undertones. Butter Beef ($24.95) - This dish is a masterpiece in aesthetics, with a ring of slightly seared beef surrounding a saucy interior, reminding me of bands of rocky sandstone Badlands cliffs around a desert oasis. As the name implies, the beef really is buttery smooth, so thinly sliced into glass-like panes that there's no chewing whatsoever required to gulp a piece down. There's a strong saltiness in the sauce, and the beef itself is heavily acidic, like mouthpuckering vinegar. Crunchy fried garlic bits grace the top to bring some texture to the otherwise meltingly tender dish. Given how thin the beef is, I'd guess there's actually only an ounce or two of meat on this plate. (4/5) Phnom Penh Chicken Wings, Large ($23) - These are lightly battered fried chicken wings, liberally dusted with a salt, white pepper, sugar, and msg mixture. While not required, dipping it into the puckering lemon sauce on the side really gives a lemon pepper wing flavor profile, only more aromatic and savory. Without the lemon pepper, it tastes very similar to a Taiwanese popcorn chicken but sweeter and enhanced with more msg. The fry is nice, giving a lightly crisp exterior, which combined with the moist interior and flavor, gives a delightful bite. (4/5) Vietnamese Crispy Crepe ($24.5) - This is a rather larger banh xeo, fried until crispy both above and below. Even though it steams on the plate it's served on, the bottom retains that crispy texture. It has tons of coconut milk mixed in the batter, making the dish extremely sweet. Inside, there are full shrimp, a kind of mashed shrimp/fish paste, sliced pork, bean sprouts, and interesting nodules of I believe are mung bean that almost have an egg yolk-like texture. Veggies are served on the side - I normally use them to essentially make a lettuce wrap around the pancake after slicing, but in this instance, the lettuce is too unwieldy to use. I'm not a fan of either the taste or the construction of this dish. I wonder if it's a Cambodia variation of banh xeo? (3/5) Beef Luc Lac Rice ($19.5) - The beef is decently tender, smothered in a silky sauce that penetrates every crevice in the meat. It's almost like sauce and meat are one entity melded together. Unfortunately the flavor is flat. There's nothing that pops out or otherwise excites the taste buds. It's kind of just there as a filling protein choice. (3/5) Dry Noodles - Kho ($16) - I usually love dry noodles as they come tossed with a flavorful sauce. This one, on the other hand, is one of the blandest dry noodles I've eaten. It's somewhat smoky, but there doesn't seem to be nearly enough sauce in nearly enough concentrated variety for the amount of rice noodles. Otherwise, there are some pieces of pork and chewy organ slices. (2/5) Pea Sprouts ($26) - These are cooked in the same manner any Eastern/SE Asian restaurant would do them - simply with some garlic and broth in a wok. Pretty normal, but good. (4/5) Overall I was disappointed with the food served at Phnom Penh. The entire table agreed that the food was mediocre. There's nothing flavorwise that really pops out, and compared to other Cambodian food I've eaten, it's missing the aromatics and flavor layering. I'm no expert on this cuisine but I definitely don't think it was worth the wait. Washrooms - One for men, one for women, multiple stalls but they are tiny. Food: [3.33/5] Service: [ ] Other: [-] Final Rating: 3/5
Food 4* Service 4* Ambiance 3.5 Ordered only the beef pho and butter beef. I wanted to know what the hype was all about. Butter beef was very interesting, never had anything like it, it would have tasted better with waygu beef to get that buttery texture. The pho broth was very clean and flavors were on point, no need to add anything. The only thing I was hoping for were some authentic Cambodian dishes, which I didn't see, other wise it was delicious.
Have a hankering for Cambodian food? Phnom Penh will scratch that itch. They've been a staple of Vancouver's Chinatown for +40 years. They're well-known, so it was no surprise to see a full house when we walked in. Luckily there's a waitlist. We got added to it, then wandered for ~20 minutes before getting a text to return. Efficient service. Efficient kitchen too, given the crowd. I left happy, and with a food coma: - Highlights: beef skewers - Worth trying (recommend sharing with someone, then ordering another dish): the kho (i.e. kuy teav), served "dry" (i.e. pork bone soup on the side) - Honorable mention: morning glory veggie dish Credit accepted. 4.5 stars rounding up. Otherwise the Khmer aunties will get me.
There's a reason why there's a long line. We wait for about 1 hour and 15 mins after putting our name down but the food is really good. We got the butter beef and small chicken wings. The buffer beef is really good. Nothing I have ever tasted. It's vinegary, fresh, a bit salty and sweet. Not too sure how to describe it but it was good! The chicken wings are good as well. The lemon and peppery dipping sauce elevates the dish more. The meat on the chicken was on the smaller side and I wished there was more garlic flavour but overall it was good. The place was pretty busy and entrance is full of people but the service is fairly quick.
Definitely the best chicken wings I've had even without the dipping sauce. The butter beef was also yummy but a bit salty (low sodium soy sauce would have been better for my taste buds). Not recommended for those with noise sensitivities, but if you're not HSP then the lively, busyness adds to the atmosphere. I'd order wings again (for take out). Shorter wait than expected, quick service.
Came early to avoid long wait times, around 4:30-4:45 there was still a 25-minute wait for 2 people. For a small party we only could really order the trifecta: chicken wings, butter beef and bo luc lac. Loved the chicken wings and butter beef. They're as good as everyone says they are and I can understand why they're popular dishes to order. The Bo luc lac was just ok for me. I've had better. Worth trying at least once. Don't think I'd wait 1-2 hours to eat here though.
The Legendary Phnom Penh, in Chinatown Vancouver! It is Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine. This restaurant has won multiple awards, and is part of the MICHELIN Guide! If you haven't been here yet, you have to try it at least once. The food is super delicious of course. I really liked the butter beef. Ambiance was a typical Asian restaurant, and same with their service. If you have people coming from out of town, I would recommend taking them here to try!
Came back after three years and got the fried rice and crispy chicken wings. The chicken wings and fried rice were tasty! The wait was maybe 30 minutes but we did come very close to the opening time. Service was great considering how busy they were.
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.
Still good chicken wings. I love that the restaurant is huge and has outlets to charge your phones while you eat. Service is fine. Not much ambiance, just people eating and looking happy.
Truly a revelation. The chicken wings and cánh chưa was the best I've ever had. The butter beef carpaccio to start the meal set the tone. The shaken beef was good but was certainly not the star. The star were the wings and hot sour viet soup. They will be the reasons why I will make a yearly pilgrimage up from seattle to visit.
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.
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.
3 years ago
I went to the lunar food crawl and this was our first stop. The service was fast and great. They didn't treat us differently because we were not dining in customers. The wings came hot to order. read more
I really do like this place, especially their phenomenal deep fried chicken wings which are so peppery and deep fried crunchy with the side dipping sauce of lemon juice and pepper. I am in love with that dish and would like to eat that with rice, it's the best! Whenever you come to this place, it's a must to order the chicken wings, a rice dish I would recommend something that's bbq and lemon grass flavour meat. They took a while to give us a side soup, was wondering if they still did that anymore, but I feel like it should be included to make the dish better, besides it's nice to have something complementary even if it's just side soup for the rice. The noodle soup was hot in the beginning but easily cools down especially since the meat sliced beef were pretty pinky and needed time to cook more inside the soup, I feel like I should have really dunked it into the soup sooner or ask them to cook it longer. The pho noodle soup is pretty basic, I really enjoyed the Bo vien (beef balls) that were huge and meaty inside the soup. That meat is worth it and brings back the good old pho with beef balls. read more
3 years ago
Unfortunately a bit disappointed upon returning after 2 years. The food this time was so much saltier than before, and we received 2 pieces of fried chicken that were very clearly raw. read more
8 years ago
First of all: BUTTER BEEF, CHICKEN WINGS and LUC LAC. Okay, I just had to share that right away because when I'm looking at Yelp reviews I'm always scanning for what I need to order. All of those things put me in a complete state of excitement, delight and satisfaction. Heaven meets my mouth. Warning, the butter beef is essentially raw beef carpaccio but it is to die for. I've also had the Papaya salad and that was a serious meh. I'm not sure why it's on the front page of their menu but I guess to each their own. Prepare for a long wait. Still worth it. read more
3 years ago
A Chinatown pioneer. Even before the gentrification of this neighbourhood, Phnom Penh had a thriving business. In my opinion, you cannot really be a Vancouver foodie without knowing this place. Like, if some TV chef was to come to town, I think they would go here (they probably have). The place has line-ups ALL the time. Beware of that because we have gone here and turned around numerous times. The food has been consistent over the years, and the place has maintained its level of hygiene, but that level isn't very high. For me that is part of the experience of this restaurant. The un-fancy, down-to-earth, straight-up good food. The service here is about getting you seated, and getting you your food, and that they do with great efficiency. Although they are a "Vietnamese-Cambodian" restaurant, Pho dishes are the least note-worthy items on their menu. So if you just want a bowl of Pho, there's a probably a better place with a shorter line up. If you come here, you have to order their chicken wings. Even if you've been here 100 times, and you've eaten chicken all week. You have to! Or the Gods will not be happy. A number of other notable items as well, butter beef (carpaccio), lemongrass chicken, fried rice, frog legs curry, there are a bunch more as well. You can't go too wrong with anything you order. Look at the pictures on yelp. read more
A serious must visit when you're in Vancouver Chinatown. There is no other restaurant that has such a well known reputation for their chicken wings other than Phnom Penh. Even if you aren't feeling hungry, ORDER THE CHICKEN WINGS BEFORE YOU REGRET IT! The chicken wings are light and crispy, juicy, seasoned with a great blend of salt and pepper, and coated in crispy garlic and green onions, with a side of lemon pepper sauce to dip in. There's nothing quite like it. The garlic and salt just make for such a mouthwatering taste. Another must order is their Beef Luc Lac. A thick soy salty sauce coating juicy pieces of beef, this is a crazy flavourful dish that must be eaten with rice. This is definitely one of their more heavier flavoured dishes. One last must order is their Trieu Chau Fried Oyster pancakes. The batter is very starchy and chewy and crispy, with small oysters and onions. Definitely a must if you love cooked oysters. Tip : Be aware there is always a huge wait! Be prepared to wait at least 20-45 minutes. read more
Ahh, this famous place is known for long waits. We only waited about 5 minutes before we sat down at 4pm (super off hour) but the place was already filled with dinner crowds. It was insanely long but we chose to sit with another group so it was quick for us. The chicken wings AND the butter beef is all you really need to get. The butter beef almost turned us away but we are going to try it even though it is rare and oh my delicious ness, it melted like BUTTER in your mouth. I don't know what sauce they put on top but it's amazing. I don't even like cilantro but we ended up eating the entire plate. The chicken wings were really good coated with garlic and a lime dipping sauce. It didn't have a lot of flavor as some has mentioned, but the garlic chunks made it so much better! 10/10 WOULD come again and we wish we had another day in Vancouver just so we can get it again, mmm! read more
Order out if it is crowded! We were quoted an hour wait or 20-minutes for take out. We ordered the shrimp or prawns, the chicken wings, the raw sliced beef, bu luc lac, and the lemongrass pork chop. Everything was delicious, but the bo luc lac was literally charred crumbs of meat versus what I would have expected, beef cubes. Besides the confusion, everything was delicious and I couldn't complain about the food quality otherwise. read more
Good good and quick service. Would say it's reasonably priced for the portion sizes! We stopped by here after driving up from Seattle and saw this place on a foodie account. The currency conversion was in our favor so that made the food taste even better! read more
4 years ago
GET THE WINGS. PERIOD. You cannot come to Phnom Penh without ordering their wings! Super flavorful and addicting. We also ordered the spare ribs, but I did not get to try it because it looked a little too greasy for my liking. But my partner loved it so I'd say that says a lot. The sausage fried rice was really good as well! I ordered pea tips in garlic sauce, which is one of my favorite dishes, and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend coming here if you are looking for that good Vietnamese soul food - but be ready for that food coma! read more
Oh boy, we took the wrong route to walk to this place! If you don't know what I meant, please avoid walking through the Downtown Eastside. I was happy that we got out safely. Since we had lunch and already make dinner plan, we wanted to come here simply for its highly rated dishes. The chicken wings were crispy and tender. The pho was a pretty decent portion and the broth was very tasty. Wished we had room to try a few other dishes. Next time! Luckily we learned our lesson and walked the opposite road to get to the next destination without any issue. read more
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My friends and I came to Phnom Penh during our Vancouver visit on a Sunday morning - since we came around lunch time, there were a lot of people and we had to wait for around 30-40 minutes to get seated. Since we were in the heart of Chinatown, it was really easy to occupy ourselves by just walking around and exploring until we got the text that our table was ready. We decided to order three things: Butter Beef (since everyone recommends it), Fried Rice Cake, and a Rice Noodle Soup. Everything was so good, totally worth the wait. The food also did not take too long to come out, which was a relief since we were so hungry! As everyone says, the Butter Beef is amazing and SO rich. It has tons of cilantro and fried garlic, though, so if you aren't a fan of cilantro or if you shy away from rare meat, don't get it. The Fried Rice Cake was unexpected - it was chunks of fried rice cake with scrambled egg and bean sprouts, so it was really savory and felt like a breakfast food. The Rice Noodle Soup (can't remember the name) was also really good - the noodles came separately from the soup, and the soup had a big chunk of beef in it. Overall, was pleasantly surprised with the Viet/Cambodian style of foods and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Chinatown! read more
6 years ago
I kept reading about this place and knew I had to try it when we came through Vancouver. It was takeout only but they were quite fast, I ordered and got the food in about 15 minutes. YUM. That butter beef dish is not over-hyped. I'm a rare meat fan so I probably would have liked it regardless, but there is so much bright savory flavor it's amazing. The fried chicken is also amazing as everyone says. Perfectly fried and the batter is salty with a little sweet in it. The lemon sauce is super tart and makes it almost like lemon pepper wings. I poured a little of the butter beef sauce on it as well. Really well done! We also tried the dry noodles two ways which was good as well, but not as standout as the other two dishes. Will definitely come back! read more
7 years ago
It goes without saying that Phnom Penh is a Vancouver institution. Came on a Saturday for lunch around 1pm and we were seated right away for a party of 5. There's usually a wait which may or may not influence your review on the place but if we're strictly talking about the food, just order the classic staples and you cannot go wrong. On to the classics: Beef Luc Lac On Rice: The classic staple is sweet, salty, and perfect on top of rice. Adding a fried egg will just take things to another level which you should. Pro tip: You can opt to get the fried rice instead of the white rice for that extra flavour. Butter Beef: A cilantro lover's dream. If you hate cilantro, stop right here. But for those who love it, the marinated raw, thinly sliced beef is bursting with flavour from the soy vinaigrette and topped with generous amounts of yep... cilantro. Pro tip: Don't question it, just order and eat it! Chicken Wings: Addicting is an understatement. These legendary deep fried chicken wings have made this place famous. Super crispy with a light batter that's not too greasy and with lots of garlic. The sweet and salty seasoning is complimented by a lemon pepper sauce that just makes it the best in town. Pro tip: Order the large.... or even two. Trust me. When it's not busy, the staff are friendly and accommodating but like with any place, there will be cases where your experience might be different. Total was around $50+ read more
I loved the chicken wings - it is a must if you go here. Wait time will be 30-60mins at anytime of the day because of the popularity of this place. Service was good. The chicken wings were so crispy and fresh. The salt & pepper flavouring was perfect and the pepper/lemon sauce that came with the wings made it even better! I also got their combo plate - which came with Viet steamed rolls, beef skewers, and shrimp paste balls. I enjoyed every item from this dish and my bf thought the beef skewers were perfectly cooked - tender and flavourful! We also had their special seafood curry (kitchen's recommendation) which, to me, was bland. Their durian milkshake was good! read more
7 years ago
Situated in the heart of Chinatown, this family owned restaurant is serving up some exotic and unique Cambodian and Vietnamese fare. The atmosphere is casual and the interior decor has just the right amount of cultural artworks. A wall in the waiting area showcases the many accolades this place have collected over the years. Being one of the most reviewed restaurants in Vancouver, it doesn't come as a surprise to see a line out the door at all hours of the day. After perusing the encyclopedia of a menu, we opted for shared-plates style dining. BUTTER BEEF Their signature dish was beautifully plated with tender seared beef slices swimming in a tangy, umami and garlicky sauce topped with cilantros. It's akin to a beef carpaccio. I'm not one for raw food so I found the most cooked piece and took a bite. It was one delicious bite! A must try! FRIED CHICKEN WINGS The wings were well seasoned, deep fried and studded with garlic, black peppers and spring onions accompanied by a dipping sauce of lime juice, salt and pepper were absolutely addicting! AMOK A national dish of Cambodia was a huge disappointment here. It was more of a Vietnamese rendition of what could have been an aromatic flavorful dish. Steamed curried fish with greens and a drizzle of coconut cream was lacking the balance of sweet and savory. PHNOM PENH NOODLES While the dish had all the right ingredients and it does work well together, I found it to be a little on the bland side. But, nothing a dash of soy sauce, hoisin sauce and a squeeze of lime couldn't fix. BEEF LUC LAC Beef fillets coated in thick savory sauce served over white rice topped with a fried egg accompanied by a nuoc mam dipping sauce was hearty and full of flavors. Whether you're new to this cuisine or a fan favorite, Phnom Penh offers deliciously executed dishes that will have you coming back for more. It's well worth seeking out if you're in the area. read more
A few of my friends recommended this place so I took my group of friends here. I highly recommend the chicken wings which was actually worth the hype. Not sure if I would recommend the other dishes since they were just okay, but my 5 stars is based on the chicken wings alone! I also recommend getting there non peak times otherwise you will most likely have to wait to get seated. read more
First of all service was like 5/5 and food came out so fast which was much appreciated because we were starvingg My personal faves were the butter beef(5/5) and the chicken wings(5/5)!!!! The wings had the best fried breading on it I didn't even need the sauce it comes with and the butter beef was deliciously soft and drenched in sauce. We also ordered: Two types of noodle (dry w soup on the side): ok but needed chili sauce more more taste in my opinion Luc loc: tasty but pretty standard and ordinary Papaya salad: I added a bunch of chili sauce and lime to this so it was alright but without additional sauce it was pretty plain Also their ice coffee with condensed milk was great! It's served with the coffee dripper(?) and condensed milk so they don't use any of that nasty hazelnut creamer read more
Since we came at dinner rush, we waited damn near 1.5 hours for a table. Was it worth the wait? I suppose so. We were also just tired from the day's activity and just wanted to eat something Asian and good so maybe that was a factor in the non-100% satisfaction. If you're here you must get the chicken wings which are good but ain't no "dry fried chicken" from San Tung in San Francisco. So, honestly I only recommend coming here on odd hours or just getting your food to go. Can't wait to go to Cambodia someday to pig out. read more
Another great meal at Phnom Penh. This time I ordered: CHICKEN WINGS - get the Large order. These weren't as flavourful and garlic-y as I remember them to be, but still good. BEEF LUC LAC WITH EGG - One of my favourite. Saucy and beef heaven. Pro tip: remember to ask for the soup that comes with it! BUTTER BEEF - A hit with everyone that eats it! Be sure to cut it (like a pizza) before serving, as it's one giant piece of beef! HOT & SOUR SOUP - First time ordering this, and it was amazing! Completely different from the Chinese hot & sour soup I am use to, as this broth was clear. EXTREMELY flavourful with such a new mix of flavours. I'll be ordering this again!! PAPAYA SALAD - Refreshing and extremely crunchy. Comes with some sort of jerky on top too. Also an interesting, new experience of flavours. Might try their other salads next time! read more
Come here for chicken wings, butter beef, and plate of beef luc lac. Restaurant located in Chinatown, came during dinner time which is always busy. 15-20 minute wait guaranteed around 630pm - 0800pm. Looks like a small restaurant from outside, but quite big once in. We ordered the small plate of chicken wings and plate of beef luc lac (without rice, as it comes with way more beef this way, rice on side). Chicken wings as reputation goes are heavenly, with that nice crunch and that light pepper lemon sauce. The beef luc lac, im not even sure how to explain, but it's got its own unique flavor to it, which i struggle to find anywhere else. Service here is pretty fast, no complaints on my end. As a side note: they also have a sister restaurant called Indochine where they also serve the wings. read more
Phnom Penh is a Vancouver classic. It's Vietnamese/Cambodian cuisine but for a lot of people it's comfort food. I know that whenever I go it feels like I'm eating something familiar, and that's because everyone I know only ever orders the same three things: the chicken wings, the beef luc lac (with egg), and the butter beef. Let me put it this way, every time I go I tell myself I'll order something different, but I can never bring myself to miss out on one of those three dishes, so we inevitably get the trifecta again. Anyways, onto the food. Chicken Wings - Many say that it's Vancouver's best, and I would say it's definitely up there. It's fried perfectly, without too much breading, and the sauce that goes alongside it for dipping is unreal. I'm pretty sure it's a fish sauce, lemon, salt/pepper/msg mixture that adds a ton of flavour to each bite. Can't not get this. Beef Luc Lac - Plain white rice. Fried egg. Beef with a savoury sauce draped all over it. Simple, and delicious. There's also a subpar salad, but that's fixed by mixing it into the rest of the meal. Once the lettuce has been mixed into the rest of the dish it adds a nice crunch. Butter Beef - It's beef tatake, which weirds people out, but you should give it a try anyways. The beef is super tender and soft, but sometimes the slices aren't quite thin enough. The star of the dish is the sauce that coats the whole thing. It's a sharp flavour of saltiness and tanginess that works perfectly with the beef. [Value] It's not cheap but it's not overly expensive. The three dishes above are perfect for two people to get pretty full, and it'll run you about $50. [Tip] Either call ahead and make a reso for 6 or more people (6 is the minimum they'll reserve for) or order ahead and grab everything take out. Otherwise, you'll be waiting in line, especially if you go on the weekends. I'd only suggest getting takeout if you're close enough for the wings to not get soggy in the transit to your dinner table. read more
Came here for lunch on Christmas Eve and the wait wasn't terrible. My friend and I arrived a little before 2 pm and were seated in 20 minutes or so. Not bad! The menu is HUGE and there was so much I wanted to try. Definitely had a case of the 'my-eyes-are-bigger-than-my-stomach' syndrome. It didn't help that my friend is vegetarian, so I was on my own for all the meat dishes. I've heard really good things about the butter beef and garlic wings from friends and other yelpers, so I went ahead and ordered both appetizers along with an entree of beef luc lac. Definitely didn't order enough food :P The #71 butter beef ($15.50) is a plate full of thin, mostly rare slices of beef, marinated in a vinegar-y soy sauce. I'm glad I ordered it, as the beef was very tender, but I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce as it was a little too sour for my tastes. The #78 garlic chicken wings ($9.95 for a small order) were delicious! They're liberally coated with minced garlic and fried to perfection. I was expecting them to be fully savory, but to my surprise they were a little bit sweet. The #34 beef luc lac ($11.95) is a rice dish served with stir-fried beef slices. I've had it before at other places, and while this wasn't my favorite version of the dish, it was still solid. The beef was well seasoned and tender and went well with the rice. It also comes with a bowl of soup, which was pork bone soup with some veggies on the day I went. They don't have too many vegetarian options, but there are still some. I saw some chive and veggie dumplings on the menu, and my friend ended up ordering their vegetable buns (#74). Service was quick. We got our food within maybe 10 minutes of ordering, and there were enough servers that it was easy to flag someone down whenever we needed something. Parking in this area is all metered parking. We were able to find parking right around the corner. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
My friend who lives here suggested that my mom and I try this place out. I had called them to see if they take any reservations, but the lady on the phone said they weren't taking anymore for that day. We took a taxi to the area and found there was a line. We had walked around the area- not the greatest- so we made the walk short. We waited about 40 minutes to actually sit down. The restaurant also had a small waiting area in the front, but most people stood outside. We had ordered a mango moo and red bean crush. They were both okay. I would probably skip out on the drinks next time. They actually only had one more of the red bean crush left- I definitely would add more milk, less beans. They served us some free beansprouts to snack on before our meal came. On to the food portion.. my friend said we must order the butter beef and the fried chicken. I was a bit hesitant to try to the butter beef after he told me what it was BUT it ended up being my favorite thing we ordered. It did have a bit too much cilantro. The chicken wings were good, although I didnt like the sauce that came with it. It was a weird lemon like sauce. We also ordered the papaya salad, which was good- not too spicy. We had ordered Phnom Penh dry rice noodles, which was my least favorite. I was thinking we ordered something else. I came with a bowl of broth as well. Overall, pretty decent food. read more
3 years ago
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