Everything was delicious! Lots of flavor in all dishes. We tried two small plates, the seasonal greens with salted soy beans and shallots and the tuna crudo. For our main course, we went with the pork belly and were not disappointed. Service was attentive. Food came out quickly! Lots of GF/gluten free and DF options! Loved to ambiance! Very cozy. read more

Dinner from Nov 26, 2025 I have been meaning to dine at Sophon in Greenwood/Phinney Ridge area ever since a Cambodian friend raved about them. I am showing my age by saying the restaurant is VERY LOUD, and our table was in a very dark spot in the restaurant. Oddly, they didn't have enough table lamps for all the dark tables. Our server said they "ran out". How does that happen? I stalked a departing table to take their rechargeable lamp. Anyway, my expectations were likely too high going in, and I was annoyed before even ordering, turning on our cellphone light to read the menu. The food is pretty good, though not mind-blowing good like the reviews suggest, and we had one bad dish. They offer varied Khmer dishes beyond noodle varieties, which is a plus. Go if you are looking for variety, skip the fish, bring ear plugs, and hope you have a brighter table than ours. Parking is street only. 3 Stars for the food, minus 1 star for the restaurant environment (unrelated to staff) The Food: k'tiss dip with crudités, $18 - 4 Stars We chose the marrow stone blue oyster mushroom option - p'set. The mushrooms are sautéed in Khmer seasonings, fermented bean curd, and coconut milk. The veggies are mildly pickled. They paired surprisingly well and a unique dish to try. kroeung kumeraage, $15 - 4 Stars This dish has an option of fried chicken or fried mushrooms. We chose the chicken since we already had mushrooms. Kroeung is the Khmer seasoning. Our server said this dish and papaya salad are amongst the most popular. Since we have a veggie dish, we chose this over the papaya salad (which looks great, too). The chicken is lightly fried, not crispy outside, super tender, and paired well with the kroeung aioli. trei chmouy tuk tei omperi, $40 - 1 Star The menu says serves 2 but not really. The is a pan seared fish, make your own fish wrap. We did not know we ordered a DIY dish, which is ok in principle, just not good to be surprised. The menu doesn't say so; the server didn't mention it. Luckily, by this time of the meal, we have acquired the little table lamp, which enabled me to see the long fish bones that had not been removed. FIVE of them. The noodles are a pathetic overcooked limp pile. The best part is the turmeric sauce. Do not order this dish. Epilogue: I happened to walk by Sophon this past weekend. I was surprised to see a sign saying they are temporarily closed to resolve internal issues. (See photo) That is never a good reflection of management. There is now a GoFundMe for the unpaid staff who had to quit their jobs. read more

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Came here after hearing about the acclaim for the food and I was pretty left down. First of all, we arrived on a Friday night around 7pm and for a very limited menu of mains, two things were sold out, which felt like terrible kitchen planning when the restaurant wasn't even full. Second, the food was simply... normal. Nothing amazing, not even in terms of plating. I was hoping for something out of the ordinary, but Vietnamese food (I'm Viet) is pretty similar, and the flavors felt watered down, maybe for the whiter audience. Prices weren't low either, so this was upscale prices for middling food. The only thing that exceeded expectations was the jasmine condensed milk Chinese doughnuts. These were tasty, but again, pricey for a small portion. Service was very friendly, and I'm sad for the workers to hear about how the owner has failed to pay them, has taken insurance premiums without giving them adequate insurance coverage, and done more wrongs to the staff. Would not recommend! read more

What a fun find! First time trying Cambodian cuisine and we had a group of six, and got to try near everything on the menu. Mushrooms and chicken and salad appetizers, steak, fish, noodles, plus dessert. Absolutely fantastic. The drinks were special, the mains were so flavorful. Favorites were the mushrooms, steak and fries, and the salad. read more

Sophon - Salad - Cambodian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was such a hit then a miss for me. We started off with the fried mushrooms, which tasted like calamari in the east way possible. It was gluten free which is impressive and it had such an addicting cruch and spice! I loved the cause either came with too. The vame our main dish. The menu said the fish dish served 2 people..... when they came out with the dish I was thinking in my head.... that is not even going to feed one of us. Then when we tried it, the fish tasted like the tilapia from Trader Joes with no seasoning. I get really sad going to a nice place to eat and knowing I could make a better meal at home. The kicker was the price $40. With the inconsistency from the staff and the pushyness with drinks and dessert. I think we will find another date spot. read more

Sophon - Cambodian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I recall having a good experience coming here a couple years ago. However, after learning about the ongoing wage theft and exploitation of staff, I cannot in good conscience keep my previous rating up. read more

This restaurant is amazing. I haven't been to a Cambodian restaurant before so I really had no idea what to expect; it's completely different than any other SE cuisine, the dishes here are modern yet pay homage to cultural roots, and the food is just delicious. I highly recommend Sophon and I would definitely come back to try more. The ambiance is great. My friends sat outside in the back and our waitress came by frequently to check on us. It wasn't too dark or too cold back there either. I think the prices are pretty fair for the quality of food you are getting. As for the food... - kroeung khmeraage (fried blue oyster mushrooms): 5/5, I appreciated the texture. - pleauh trei crudo (tuna crudo): 5/5, I liked the taste of this a lot. - k'tiss dip with crudites: 5/5, this was great, the dip was a little spicy but super flavorful. pretty fish forward. - kha sach chrouk: 4/5, the first bite was awesome. super fatty pork belly and the flavors are soaked into it. - khmer coffee: 5/5, the jasmine condensed milk really ups this drink. I could live off this forever! read more

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Sophon is worth all the hype! The dishes are very flavorful. We enjoyed all the dinner dishes that we ordered--kroeung khmeraage (think karaage chicken, but not as crispy), bok la hon salat, kha sach chrouk, and sach ko and & frites (steak and frites). The dessert was skippable. The first time we came we thought the steak was cooked perfectly, but missed the "wow" factor of the other dishes. But we tried it again recently, and it was more well seasoned. We were really impressed with it! read more

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Came on a Tuesday. Front dining full so we got seated in the back which was quiet but filled up later. Service was pretty quick for the small plates but then was very slow for the large plate. It was also slow when we asked for takeout containers (we wanted to get home but she kept passing our table). When we asked for the containers, it took them a while to com We liked the papaya salad and the fried chicken. The steak and frites ok. Good portion size for the small plates. The steak and frites didn't seem like it was 10 oz of steak but there were a lot of fries. Parking was not an issue since we live in the neighborhood. read more

A more elevated and modernized approach to Cambodian cuisine that still keeps true to its roots. We had to make a reservation well in advance because apparently they get packed quickly! We actually booked a reservation at 2am the day of and there happened to be a spot open for 8:15 PM after trying to get it at 7:45 PM. We are so lucky we even managed to get a group reservation for the three of us! Getting to Sophon was quite easy but parking was a bit difficult, something to know if you want to be on time. Luckily we managed to get there like 15 minutes before our reservation and got seated right away. Sophon is quite vibey and homey! I went with my partner who is Chinese and my friend who is Taiwanese here. I'm part Khmer so I ordered the dishes. We got the Lort Cha, Chicken Kreoung Khmeragge, and Sach Ko Ang & Frites. Our server told us it would be family style, which we had no problem with. A nice little touch Sophon has is having a little pamphlet which introduces you to Khmer phrases. A great idea to get people also familiar with the culture! When our food came, oh my goodness we were feasting! Everything had complex flavors but didn't lack any. My favorite dish was the lort cha. Our server was great too! She was helpful in informing us about the dishes and overall being attentive to our company. Kudos to her! We only got one small plate this time, but I'm hoping when we go back we can try the other dishes. read more

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Good ambiance, cocktails, and service. For food, we got the pork belly (very good), bok la hong salat, and pan seared seasonal. All were solid. It ended up being plenty of food for a family of 4. Nothing mind blowing, but solid and good. Would come back. Good Friday or Saturday evening vibes and also would be good for a date night. read more

This Cambodian restaurant has a cute interior and great food! There aren't many Cambodian restaurants so going to one is always a treat. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful decorated with a blend of modern and South East Asian decor. For party of 3, we ordered: - Kroeung khmeraage (fried chicken): the fried chicken was similar to Japanese fried kaarage, with a light coating of batter. Very crispy and came with a delicious aioli. - Pleauh trei (albacore crudo): the crudo was fresh and came with a delicious sweet/savory/sour sauce - P'set ang (mushrooms with tomato relish): this was a very healthy and light dish. The tomato relish had so much flavor. - Lort cha (pin noodles with eggplant): the pin noodles absorbed so much flavor from the sauce. We added the runny egg which made it even better. - Kha sach chrouk (braised pork belly): this dish was definitely the star of the show. The pork belly was delicious and so tender. It came with an onion and herb salad that helped cut through the richness. I also enjoyed the marinated egg and bamboo shoots. We enjoyed everything and were so full at the end of the meal! We had a great time trying new dishes and enjoying the vibes. read more

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Amazing Khmer (Cambodian) food in a modern yet home-y setting. The ambiance is mid-upscale with traditional Cambodian decor with trendy upbeat music. They put their own spin on traditional Cambodian dishes. The flavor profiles are amazing, while being unique and not losing authenticity. The cocktails are incredible, have not tried one I didn't like. The service is always very good. You can tell they've been trained well. Always polite and explain dishes very well to someone who may not know much about Cambodian cuisine. Always look forward to coming here! read more

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Overall this place was decent and worth trying. I'd come back but it's kind of annoying to park here so... maybe if someone else drove us. We got a same-day Friday reservation for 2 at 530pm - we actually showed up around 510pm and were immediately seated. This is during happy hour (5-6pm) - beer, glasses of wine, and small plates are $2 off each. I ordered a cider and the missus ordered sparkling wine. Between the two of us, we ordered two small plates and two large plates, and ended up taking part of one of the large dishes home, despite both of us being very hungry. Small plates: - k'tiss dip with crudités $18 - prahok - pure country ground pork, kroeung, prahok, coconut milk (gf) - they gave us more meat than things to put the meat on, but no worries - the meats a bit spicy. - kroeung khmeraage $15 - marrow stone blue oyster mushrooms fried & served with kroeung aioli (v. gf) - I really liked this one the most. Large plates: - lort cha $22 - pin noodles, chinese eggplants, soy curls (v) - +$3 runny egg (we added this) - this was really good but we ended up packing most of it as we were so full from the other dishes. - kha sach chrouk $32 - braised pure country pork belly. marinated egg, bamboo (gf) - this is easily shareable between 4 people - and was incredibly filling. I also ordered a bowl of rice ($3.50) to go with the pork belly. Parking is a bit messy. We parked a couple of blocks away in the residential area but there's not much "close-by" street parking so I'd recommend either not driving here or trying to find something in a back street. read more

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Great food. Fast, friendly service. Chill, relaxing environment. Great spot to catch up with friends. Food is tasty and has large portions for sharing. Drinks are interesting but a little too alcohol forward for me. Mocktails available but I did not try it. Reservations available but we were able to get in as a walk in. Street parking only. Not a super brightly lit street or sign so it took me a minute to find the actual front door. read more

Reservations were not available for a week so chanced swinging by during their happy hour and was happy to find a couple seats at the bar to enjoy some of the best food we've had in a while. Mainly because each dish was so different from each other as well as pretty much from anything else I've had before... the ingredients were fresh and the flavors were super complex and textures paired together so well. The dishes were better when every single component was eaten together vs separately. Everything seemed to be purposeful on the plate and made each thing better..even a drop of lemon or lime juice or slice of bamboo or sprig of vegetable made a difference. Kind of mind blowing. What we ordered: the chicken khmeraage was so moist, great flavor and so addicting - we could have eaten a couple plates of these... the lemon juice made it even better; k'tiss dip with crudites (we got the pork version) which was spicy, packed with flavor and was nicely complemented with some vegetables - never had a meat dip like this before!; the pleauh trel tuna crudo was super refreshing - so much vibrant flavors and acidity which was a perfect compliment to the other small dishes we had. Sizes of the small bites were generous and we were basically full after trying to finish these and then the 2 mains came out...so we were full but kept eating... Pork belly was melt in your mouth delicious - best when eating everything together vs the pork on its own - and it seemed to get better the more I ate it. Similar with the lort cha pin noodles with eggplant - at first I had no framework for the flavors I was tasting so wasn't sure what I thought, but the more I ate it, the more the flavors grew on me and I really enjoyed it. The lime juice made it even better. Definitely recommend a try and look forward to returning again! read more

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**vegetarian review** I have been meaning to checkout this place for a while and finally got a reservation. The menu has quite a few vegetarian option and since I went in a larger group I was able to try them all!! My favourite was the deep fried mushroom - which we quickly finished and ordered another plate. The rest of the vegetarian options were quite good but not as outstanding as the mushroom. Their desert with coconut jasmine milk was gorgeous. Loved the jasmine infusion. Overall I would recommend the place for drinking with light snacks instead of full dinner- atleast for my taste profile. read more

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From the moment you walk into Sophon, the space wraps you in warmth. The lighting is soft and intimate, and the whole place feels like a tribute--to Khmer Cambodian voices, to family, to heritage. It's more than ambiance--it's presence. You can feel the care in every detail. Food 5/5 Hennicilin -- The candied ginger garnish was such a nice touch. I love the texture and sweet spiciness that it adds to the drink. It tastes like if Hennessy had a love child with a dreamy creamy honey lemon ginger concoction. Stratn -- The coconut cream clarification makes the mezcal ultra smooth, adding a creamy finish while highlighting its inherent smokiness. We asked the hostess to order food for us and she did not disappoint. We got: Kroeung Khmeraage -- Crispy and golden, the batter is light but packed with flavor. Each bite is rich, crunchy, and deeply satisfying. The texture of the mushroom was perfectly cooked and provided a chewy bite to the crispy exterior. P'set Ang -- Incredibly tender, savory, and refreshing. The toasted coconut really shines in a balanced way. The Crack Sauce adds a spicy umami flavor to the dish. Bok La Hong Salat -- Refreshing and spicy! I love the sour, spicy balance between the papaya, shrimp paste, and Thai chili. I especially love the crunch of the raw green beans Kha Sach Chrouk -- The thick cut of pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a perfect balance of meat and fat. The crack sauce cuts through the richness just right. It's the kind of dish you think about long after the plate's cleared. The hint of coconut adds such a complex layer of flavor to the already sweet and savory dish, the bamboo shoots add the perfect crispy crunch. Sach Ko Ang & Frites -- Herby and light, the loc lac butter adds such a salty creaminess to the meat. The frites were perfectly cooked, although honestly, I didn't care for them too much. Cha Quay -- Fried to perfection. Warm, sweet, and a bit floral. Sophon doesn't just serve food. It serves memory, culture, and love with a side of yummyliciousness. If you can't come for dinner, you have to try the happy hour. I'll be back! read more

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To keep it simple - food, service and ambiance were all 5/5 at Sophon. The meal: 1. Order the prahok k'tiss dip with crudités. I don't typically opt for pork dishes, but this was my favorite part of our meal. The dip was spicy, savory and tasted like lemongrass to me. 2. Trumpet mushrooms with tomato sauce (p'set ang) were good, but too spicy for myself. 3. For mains, we enjoyed the popular pork belly, kha sach chrouk. This dish was really flavorful and the portions were large - can be shared amongst 3-4 people. Order this with rice to soak up the sauce. 4. Lastly, the nom banh chok was a green curry vermicelli soup noodle with fish. I liked this because it was light and balanced with our meal. Definitely a comforting dish. The drinks: I had a pandan passion fruit cocktail which was bright, tart and refreshing! Dessert: I was less impressed with the fried donut with jasmine condense milk. The dessert was fragrant but the donuts were not the highlight of the meal. Given how full we were, this could have been skipped. All in all, we enjoyed a wonderful meal and experience at Sophon! read more

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The ambiance here was lovely and I really wanted to like this place, but I worry it was over hyped or maybe grew too fast. Service was very good up until the end. We started with drinks and a couple of small plates. Our waitress was very nice and the drinks were delicious! We ordered the fried chicken and some oyster mushrooms to start. The fried chicken was great and the sauce delicious. The mushrooms were also tasty however the portion was small - only 6 pieces. Thankfully we were a small party so we each got multiple pieces. After receiving our apps, it was about an hour (1.5hrs at least after sitting) before we received our mains. We had the steak which at first glance looked good, but it was much redder than expected. The waitress told us is was cooked medium/medium rare but when we bit into it, the steak was cold. The toppings were supposed to be room temperature but I don't think the steak should have been. We were told there was a party of 16 that was backing up the kitchen, which was totally understandable! After we had finished all we could eat of the steak, we were debating if we even wanted the fish we had ordered. After sitting for another few minutes, it finally arrived. The fish itself was tasty however the noodles that came in the broth were surprisingly fishy. Service was fantastic up until the end. By the time we received our mains, our waitress stopped coming to our table and we could see her at the back of a restaurant chatting with someone else for the rest of the meal. We had to ask another server for our check. Overall, I would come back for happy hour but not a full meal. read more

Sophon - Steak - Cambodian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my go-to spots when friends visit from out of town. Cozy vibes, super friendly staff, and always delicious food. The fried mushrooms are a must -- even mushroom haters will love them! Tuna crudo was fresh, rockfish wraps were amazing, and the pork dish (a bit salty this time) was still full of flavor. A perfect place in Seattle when you want something special. read more

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How I heard of this place: When Sohpon opened in our neighborhood, it was the talk of the town. Crowds were making their way in, reservations were difficult to come by, and they were often closed when the website said they were open. Finally, we had a chance to sample their Khmer cuisine. Type of cuisine: "Sophon Seattle is a restaurant and bar that celebrates Khmer cuisine and culture. It offers traditional and contemporary dishes inspired by the family's heritage and history, as well as happy hour and patio options." "From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented dishes, to the hand crafted local foraged cocktails, it is our goal to bring an homage of gratitude for Khmer cuisine to the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Every dish is designed thoughtfully, by the owner, Karuna Long for you and your family to share. Our menu and preparations take emphasis on fresh local ingredients that arrive daily and pronounced flavors from all parts of Cambodia. Sophon is a Semi Fine Dining restaurant and bar located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We have a Front patio and a Back patio, Happy hour runs from 4-6 Tuesday through Thursday, in the bar and both patios only." Ambiance: Set in a modern vision of Cambodian cultural tapestries, baskets, lighting and artwork, the space is dimly lit and a treat for the eyes. The interior is larger than it seems from the outside and the Greenwood Ave facing windows. Wrapping around the bar, the restaurant seating continues, mostly with tables for diners in pairs, but also offering table settings for four. The dark wood, the matching chairs and beautiful, crystal cups gracing the tables creates a warm feel inside, despite the cold winter weather outside. What I ordered: We started with two small plates for the three of us: kroeung khmeraage ($14) - chicken fried and served with kroeung aoili and "crack sauce" ($3) - a salty, garlicky, green beauty, and p'set ang ($16) - marrowstone trumpet mushrooms, spicy tomato relish, toasted coconut. Our large plates included the kram rmeas santesieng ($20) - braised Chinese eggplants, soy curls, ginger, and kha sach chrouk ($30) - braised pure country pork belly, marinated egg, bamboo, and three sides of rice. What I loved: The table favorite was easily the kroeung khmeraage (fried chicken) and crack sauce. The flavor was robust, the chicken juicy, and the fry perfectly crisp. For me, the p'set ang was fine and the spice level had a good kick, but the flavors didn't quite work as well together (perhaps, as was the opinion of my two dining companions, it was the over-abundance of coconut flakes). The pork belly was lovely, and soft and tender; too sweet for my taste, but paired well with the rice and addition of the salty crack sauce. Least among my favorites was the eggplant dish, which left something to be desired - not enough eggplant, too much soy, and more bland than anticipated, especially given the burst of flavor in each of our other three dishes. Why I loved it: The service is friendly, warm and welcoming. We loved the 90s hip hop playing in the music system overhead, and the food was tasty; certainly the fried chicken is something to return for - each with our own plates. Cost: High read more

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Service was great! Food was super tasty and small plate portions were great for family style to share between 3 people. Super flavorful. Felt a bit more fusion to me, then traditional but well done for that! Love the khmeraage! Super juicy version of their karaage and the aioli sauce was delicious! read more

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I'll preface this review by saying this place is overhyped and overpriced. It's honestly just basic home cooked food but fancied up. We got the steak which comes with fermented eggplant in fish sauce, pork belly with braised egg, and their version of karage. All were fine, but, it's like a meal at my mom's. Except the bill for 2 was $220. Yes, the place is cute and the service was good, but $6 dollars for a Chinese donut is highway robbery on top of $3 dollars for "crack sauce" aka nuoc cham. No sensical Asian person would pay for that twice. This place is a one and done for me. read more

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The service from the hosts was weird. We put our names on the wait list and were told 55 minutes, so we walked across the street to get a beer while we waited. As soon as we had our beer we got the text that our table was ready. My friend called to see if we could be moved one or 2 names down the list so we could finish our beer but the host said they couldn't guarantee we would even get a table if we did that, so we left our beers to head back to Sophon. We checked in ahead of a couple who wanted to put their name on the list. Strangely, they seated the couple immediately at a warm private corner of the bar while they seated us directly in line with the door (and the cold). We tried 3 dishes. We did not care for the p'set ang as it just tasted like a pile of vegetables with intense spice. The kram rmeas santesieng was great though. The cocktails were just standard tropical flavors (daiquiri, margarita, etc). The more imaginative ones I had been looking forward to after browsing the website were not on the menu at the restaurant. read more

Sophon - Chhner/beach - Cambodian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our lovely servers Vela and Moni absolutely made our night. They took amazing care of us and helped us curate our order- we ended up ordering one of almost everything on the menu, a few cocktails, and desserts which worked out being able to try so many different dishes. Everything was tender, seasoned to perfection, and just like the aesthetic, it was a beautiful balance between an elevated modern dining experience and childhood nostalgia as a koun Khmer. My notable favorites of the night were the mushroom khmeraage and the kha sach chrouk (pork belly) which was braised for 6 hours and melts in your mouth. Crack sauce is a must! Khmer cuisine is criminally underrated and not talked about enough. We can't just go and pick up a Mama Sita's mix packet or instant pad thai at Safeway. Everything made from scratch by hand with fresh ingredients. There's only a handful of restaurants in the PNW and often time, unfortunately it gets compared to or blended in with other SE Asian countries. Sophon is the representation we needed that sets us apart from the rest. I urge anyone who hasn't had the chance to, to finally experience food that is beautifully, distinctively Khmer! read more

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Our table ordered the papaya salad, fried chicken appetizer, eggplant entree, and fish curry. Unfortunately, this place does not live up to the hype. The eggplant entree was one of the saltiest dishes I've ever tasted at a restaurant. I thought at first the saltiness would get better, but no, with each bite, it felt like I was eating a spoon of salt. I had to let our waitress know, and thankfully, they re-made a new plate for us (with much less sauce). It was more palatable but with less flavor, and the eggplant was not cooked through enough. I would gladly eat this plate than the previous one though. My favorite dish was the fish curry, but honestly did not stand out to me either. We ordered the mung bean dessert and didn't finish it. The food here was not worth the price. I appreciated their service and ambiance was wonderful but will not be recommending or returning. read more

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This is your high end Cambodia restaurant you've been waiting for! We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and were treated so well from all the staff. I appreciated them pronouncing the Khmer dishes with honor and respect to the culture. The dishes were phenomenal with a touch of modern twist. I love that my prahok katis was made with mushrooms so I can enjoy without the traditional pork. The staff is 5 stars. They are welcoming, so attentive and kind. The decor honored the Khmer heritage very well with an up to date twist. read more

Sophon - Steak with prahok, prahok katis, bok la hong and nom ba chok - Cambodian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was very flavorful and delicious. Staff at the bar were very chill. They refused to sit me at my table for my reservation because I showed up after my reservation time but still within the grace period. That was disappointing, but won't deduct any stars for that. read more

Sophon - Cambodian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This review is a bit overdue but I really wanted to share my positive experience here. My sister and I were visiting from San Diego, and had Sophon on our to-do list for MONTHS. We walked in with our family of 4 and were quoted a 45 minute wait time. Just to note, they do not let you make reservations unless you are a party of 6+. So, I was slightly nervous to take the gamble and just walk in. Luckily the surrounding area had so much to do while we waited! They called us back after exactly 45 minutes and we got to sit in their patio area, which was very intimate and decorated very nicely, just like the rest of the restaurant! There were so many touches throughout the place that reminded me of my grandma's home, which really resonated with me. Since we are Cambodian as well, we wanted to try the entire menu! As we were so eager to try everything, we got a bit ahead of ourselves and ordered way more food than we could finish. We ended up with a lot of left overs, as the portions are very generous. The papaya salad was decent, but I will say, we told the server to make it extra extra extra spicy but it wasn't as spicy as we wanted. As a result we just asked for chopped thai chilis on the side and mixed it in. We are also very picky when it comes to papaya salad. I feel like as a Khmer restaurant, it's VITAL to have a standout papaya salad! The steak was everyone's favorite, but personally I really enjoyed the fish dish! So refreshing. All in all, our drinks and food were delicious and true to khmer flavors. We also really enjoyed speaking to our server. Her name is slipping my mind, but she had curly hair and the most beautiful presence. Will definitely be coming back whenever we end up in Seattle again. read more

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Unique and wholesome Khmer cuisine! It was in Siem Reap many years ago I had Khmer food. At Sophon food was prepared and colorfully presented in a very sumptuous manner. My family was so eager and I may not have the right names for the dishes we shared! Tiny portions to go around for five hungry people but we were happy and satisfied! read more

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This is a nice cambodian restaurant, the pretty interior makes for a good date night. The seasonal vegetable was broccolini and although it looked plain it tasted amazing. The fried chicken also didn't taste greasy or heavy and the sauce had a nice flavour to it. We got a sticky rice ball dessert and it wasn't too sweet, which was nice. One area of improvement here could be with the drinks. They were very sweet and reminded me more of a tiki bar. The service was friendly and they gave good recommendations. I never would have thought to order the seasonal veg without the recs. read more

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The former home of Carmelita (a few incarnations ago) is now the home of Sophon, a Cambodian restaurant that Bon Appetit cited among the top 20 best new restaurants in the US. A group of friends and I had our holiday dinner there. We ordered several apps and entrees and enjoyed them family-style. What stood out for me was the Kroeung Chicken Khmeraage appetizer (don't miss the "Crack sauce) and the Mackerel Curry. The space is beautifully designed. The service was excellent. (Also note: they added a 25% tip.) All-in-all a wonderful experience. read more

Sophon - Mackerel Curry - Cambodian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Finally got a chance to try Sophon! We made a reservation for 5pm (only time left, so book early!) and were seated immediately. We got 3 starters including the fried chicken, mushrooms, and pork crudite. All were delicious, but the chicken and mushrooms were our favorite. The crudite is good, quite spicy and flavorful, but I don't think I'd order it again because you can't really eat a ton of it. We also got the pork belly, which was very good but heavy. Drinks were delicious as well! Service was amazing - definitely made it feel like it was a fun night out. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and would definitely recommend! read more

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The crudites and the fried dough side were the 2 things that I regret ordering. Everything else was solid -- the trumpet mushrooms, the steak, the pork belly, the noodles, and the fish. The star of the show, however, was definitely the fried chicken that comes with any addicting sauce! read more

The owner was our server and we had an amazing experience. Food was incredible, every dish well prepared. The entire meal was coursed perfectly and I can't wait to go back. read more

New Cambodian restaurant with amazing food. I got the pork belly, fried mushroom, mushroom appetizer, curry, salad and mochi dessert (I can't remember what the names were but pictures are linked). Honestly great flavours and very delicious. I'd highly recommend getting the pork belly and the non fried mushroom dish to try. Service was fast. Lighting was a bit dark, I wish it was bit brighter in the restaurant. I'd come back! read more

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Ugh so good! I forgot about this place until my friend suggested grabbing dinner here. Located in Greenwood. Quaint place with traditional SE Asian decoration. My friend and I ordered kroeung khmeraage, boklahong, p'set ktiss and the trei chmouy to share. Everything was so good! Loved the khmeraage and k'tiss. It had really good flavor. We both thought the boklahong could have been funkier but it's still had good flavor. We were searching that plate for little crabs pieces to eat haha. I wanted to try nom banhchok but I didn't see it on the menu. The trei chmouy we got wasn't what we expect. We thought we were going to get a whole fish haha but it came out with two filet and an assortment of veggies. I think they could benefit from switching out the romaine lettuce for butter lettuce. Make wrapping everything a litter easier. I really enjoyed dinner and the two drinks I ordered were delicious. Will try to come back to try other dishes. It seems like they have a rotating menu so I'd love to try other things. Our server was great too! I wish I had grabbed her name. Service was great!! read more

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Sophon - A beautiful reminder that home flavors can be elevated without losing their soul. I finally got to check out Sophon when my brother and sister-in-law came to visit, and I'm so glad we did. We were a party of four and made dinner reservations ahead of time. The space is beautiful--thoughtfully designed with an aesthetic that feels both modern and cozy. The staff was so warm and welcoming. We didn't have many questions since we're familiar with Khmer food, but our server was attentive and ready with recommendations just in case. Now, let's talk about the food. (I only managed to take photos of our appetizers--got too excited after that and decided to just enjoy the moment.) We ordered: Appetizers - K'tiss dip with crudités and Bok Lahong Salat (papaya salad) Mains - Lort Cha, Kha Sach Chrouk (braised pork belly), Sach Ko Ang (grilled beef), and white rice for each of us *Everything was served family-style. The flavors were bold, aromatic, and felt true to what I love about Khmer cuisine. The Bok Lahong was refreshing, though we all agreed it could've used a bit more spice and black crab. But the Prahok K'tiss? That was the star--so good it made me do a happy dance. And don't sleep on the Kha Sach Chrouk--the pork belly was unbelievably tender and packed with flavor. I'm still thinking about it. Honestly, no complaints here. Every dish we had was a win. Sophon does an incredible job of elevating Khmer food while keeping its soul. It's such a special spot, and I'm happy to see it getting the praise it deserves. Already looking forward to coming back! read more

Sophon - Prahok Ktiss with veggies - k'tiss dip with crudités - Cambodian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I first heard about Sophon a year and a half ago and I've been hoping to get to Seattle ever since. I work in Cambodia and was beyond excited to experience authentic Khmer made with care and love, rooted in family history. Sophon did not disappoint! The dishes were beautifully presented - fresh, bright flavors and absolutely delicious! Looking forward to a return visit!! read more

Sophon - Cambodian Near Me - Seattle, Washington