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    Apsara Cafe

    3.4 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveCambodian, Thai, Chinese
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    APSARA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Allan A.

    Amazing authentic khmer food. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Very casual and cozy spot with a few tables to dine in. Love the rice rolls. The special with the salted egg is the best. The soups and stir fries are super tasty and the papaya salad is the best in town. Be back soon

    Mary M.

    Tasty authentic Cambodian food. Staff here were really nice and great service. We will definitely come back again.

    Sour soup  I wish I can give you the name. I'm just not sure what's the name but I swear it's a must try! Delicious
    Cristian B.

    I recall the sour dish here and I was satisfied when I got this here. I would come here for this one dish that is different from what I have tasted and it's Cambodian. I'm pleased with the service too it's pretty fast and hospitable. The place is clean and easy to find a spot to eat.

    Cha Kwai and Phnom Pen Noodles. ^_^
    Leland S.

    Needed some comforting soup. We past by this spot a lot so finally took the time to check it out. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking and if you really need to, street parking. Seating: Inside seating is usually for about 4 groups. Feels: It's in your grit and grind local area of LBC, moreover Cambodia town. The space itself is pretty nice. Clean, homages and decor to Cambodia culture, and two tv screens! Seems like this is a spot for locals. I can picture chilling out and enjoying a football game. FOOD: Phnom Penh Noodle (Recommend) This was pleasant. I wanted something soupy with natural flavors and this was it. Hearty and flavorful broth, chewy noodles, and a pleasant medley of different meats. Comforting for colds or upset stomaches in my opinion. Cha Kwai (Recommend) For something simple, this helps get you started. It's basically a savory plain fried donut. We received it cold but still had crunch, I should ask if they can warm it up. Beef Stew (Recommend) Deeelicious. So flavorful, very umami-ish with every bite/slurp. Broth wasn't too thick but still fulfilling. For something with a bit more flavor with every bite, this is your order. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Solid. Friendly and professional. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. I appreciate this spot. Comforting food, reasonable prices, and a relaxing vibe. There's a lot of soup spots but this is a good one. Till next time, Apsara Cafe. TIPS: * They do desserts too!

    Take out containers with Fish and Chicken Porridge.
    Jeannie M.

    Authentic! I came for their rice porridge. Doing a to go. Will follow up with pictures. Porridge is my to go when craving something easy to eat and digest. I chose fish and chicken. They also have pork. This place might just become my favorite. I'm home now and both the chicken and the fish tastes awesome. The fish is blended with ginger and it's not fishy at all :) Definitely will go back for more!

    Nom Banh Chok

    When in the area, I love to try nom banh chok at different places. Small little cafe, definitely a hole in the wall so would just togo your food. Staff and cashier was super nice, too. The flavor and portion were good, I think for 2 orders it was $26-28. Wish they gave a little more noodles or veggies but again everyone makes this dish slightly different. I would be back to eat it again but I haven't had one that was OUT OF THIS WORLD yet.

    Milk Fruits or also call star apple

    Houy Hok Apsaracafe, I have sent the owner several messages regarding the order of star Apple fruits that my friend placed on my behalf, but I have not received any response. I have received the order; however, half of the fruits are moldy and not fresh. I paid $68 for a box of 16 fruits, in addition to $25 for shipping, expecting to receive fresh produce. I was eager to support a Khmer business, but experiences like this tarnish the reputation of other Khmer businesses. It seems customer satisfaction and product quality are not your priorities once payment is received. Unfortunately, due to this experience, I will not be a returning customer and would advise others to reconsider placing orders with you. I am sharing this experience to prevent others from facing a similar disappointment.

    Fishy soup with noodles, banana flowers,  and greens
    Prairie S.

    Hole-in-the-wall informal cafeteria with a selection of Cambodian plates. If you're looking for a casual introduction to typical Cambodian foods this would be a low-barrier entry place. Many of the items were out when we asked. We got iced coffee (with condensed milk) and two entrees. (1) a fish based soup with galangal and turmeric, served with noodles, cucumber, greens, fresh mint and fried banana flower shards to be mixed in, and (2) the egg-flour pancake stuffed with minced chicken, bean sprouts and served with lettuce and mild fish sauce/garnished with peanuts. Both were tasty and priced fairly economically. The eating experience could be made a bit more refined with slightly more neat presentation and table ware, but this is a casual place. I appreciate how authentic the tastes were and how friendly the culture is. The fresh green chillies, refreshing mint, all made for a good meal. Still I'm docking it because I felt there could be even more effort put into presentation and into the temperature of the entrees. Try them out for casual dining, they are a fun crew.

    Artwork of apsara dancers on table.
    Eddie S.

    Small, cozy, & cool cafe. Greeted upon entry and was well taken care of. Came here for the first time with family and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Authentic Khmer dishes and full of flavor. The food was also aesthetically pleasing for pics. Everyone was so sweet and kind. You can tell it's a family run business. They made sure to make us feel like family too.

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    Had bun Chao (sp ?) pretty good. Sauce was fire ! Chicken fried rice wasn't bad either. Will be back to try more dishes !

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    The food here is filled with so much flavor! It was genuinely delicious and at a good price. The server was also very kind and helpful.

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    Best pad see ew ever! Tons of veggies and I got chicken with mine I will be going back. Prices where excellent as well!

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    Worse place ever , the lady that works here is races ! Had the worse experience ever as much as I loved there tom yum I will never come back

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    My new favorite spot for Cambodian food. The flavors are on point, the staff is friendly, hefty portions, and great prices

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