We were craving Cambodian food for the longest time but because San Jose doesn't have a lot of options, we made it a must on our trip to SoCal. We stumbled upon this restaurant on Yelp then headed here based on the pictures. There was plenty of parking when we arrived and we were seated immediately because there wasn't really anyone inside on a weekday afternoon. We couldn't decide between what to get because everything looked so good and we were hungry, so we ended up getting the beef sticks, beef larb and angel chicken wings. The beef sticks were probably one of the most flavorful beef sticks I have tried in my life. You're instantly hit with so many different flavors while it's hot. This is something we would get again. The beef larb was a little too tangy and sour for my boyfriend's taste, but he still enjoyed it. He also said the beef in the larb was a little chewy for him, but it wasn't a big issue for him. I enjoy eating sour foods, but it did have us sweating inside haha. I loved the combination of veggies mixed in with the larb and the cabbage definitely helped cut out some of the sourness. The angel chicken wings! Probably one of my favorites because of all the lemongrass and turmeric added inside. The chicken was crispy on the outside yet so juicy on the inside. I also like that they cut up the wings into pieces for you. I'm glad we can across this restaurant on Yelp and got to try it. Next time, I would try the soups like the babaw (porridge) or the nom banh chok (fish rice noodles) because they were items I was deciding between that's still lingering through my mind right now. read more

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Good food, I often go here late at night with groups. A fun spot to be with Khmer people and embrace the culture. I really like the rice porridge for groups and it's always yummy. Karaoke is all in Khmer, so if you're illiterate in the language you can enjoy vicariously. They don't offer water, they do water bottles so I would recommend just the pitcher of tea if you want a non alcoholic refreshing drink. I personally wouldn't come here just for the restaurant, just like a late night spot to keep the party going. read more

The food is good. The young girl waitress isn't very personable or experienced. She couldn't seem to get the order right. The restaurant is small and quaint. read more

The spot. Was welcomed and seated quickly, vibes were immaculate. Karaoke was phenomenal. Food... if i could make out with the chefs i would. Chefs kiss in the best of ways. Check them out! read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - Beef lok lak(?) and egg rolls. Delicious rice. Bitchin vibes - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've been learning and discovering more Cambodian food lately, so I'm glad to have found Koh Ruessei! They've quickly become one of my favorites. I've been here twice so far, and both times I left completely satisfied. They have a parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant and plenty of seating for both small and larger groups. The menu is fairly large, offering a mix of Cambodian and some Thai dishes, so there's definitely something for everyone. The staff here is incredibly kind and helpful. They took the time to guide us through the menu and explain each dish in detail. My husband has a seafood allergy, and I really appreciated how meticulous they were in letting us know exactly which dishes he could safely order. Everything about this spot, from the service to the flavors, was great, and I can't wait to come back and try even more of their menu. read more

I stopped in for lunch and I'm so glad I tried this little spot! I ordered the Phnom Penh noodles and the broth was so flavorful!! I absolutely loved it! The rice noodles were a perfect complement for this dish. I didn't prefer some of the proteins that were included in this soup, but that's just my personal preference. It is a very casual restaurant. It's spacious with plenty of seating. The woman who was working while I was there was so so sweet. She was very kind. read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - 3.Phnom Penh Noodle Soup - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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OMG another hole in the wall local gem. Was out on Christmas, looking for a late night meal around 9PM after Astra Lumina. And this, this was so so perfect. (they're open til 2:30AM and we were easily able to snag street parking right in front) In a nutshell: Traditional cambodian meals that hit the spot that were hearty, unique, and tasty. - Shrimp Stir Fried Noodles (incorrectly translated to student fried noodles lol) $14.95. came with a side of perfectly flavored fish sauce that I made sure not to waste a drop of, and succulent shrimp. Would def get again. - Phnom Penh Dry Noodles and the combination egg noodle soup $12.95 each. A variation of each other with different noodle types. The egg noodle was thicker and much different than typical chinese restaurant types. This one seemed home made, like kalguksu. The Dry noodles came with a phenomenal xi quach beef bone that my dad loves. Jasmine tea had a strong flavor as well. Out the door, our meal was about $45. They were generous portions that were well worth it. Friendly service, locals chatting in their native tongue about the football game, drinkin beers.. read more

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Very few Southeast Asian eateries except Thai stay open until 3am on a weekend, but Koh Ruessei Cambodian-Thai Noodles manages this rare exception along with Kara Okè Cambodian Night featuring old school songs of the old country. Even heard a few 1960's Japanese pop songs sung in Khmer (k'mah ee). Very unpretentious restaurant that caters to a mostly Cambodian crowd. Service is efficient & mindful if not warmly welcoming. Ordered my usual Phnom Penh Noodles which at $13 for these days is a deal: A light chicken broth augmented by a splash of fish sauce for a fermented, lightly fishy Umami infused by that soapy, green stick like aroma from fresh cilantro. Good amount of medium thin, rounded white rice noodles that was on the soft side. Garnished with: a) 2 angular balls of steamed fish terrine b) crumbles of rough ground chicken, c) shrimp, squid d) slice of roasted pork e) What may be a bit of funky, organ meat, pork liver, and a small tubular, mystery organ meat. f) dish of crunchy, raw bean sprouts and half a lime to add a refreshing, citrus gastrique to enliven the broth. Added vinegar pickled Jalapeños; vinegared crushed whole red peppers; and a special tasting nutty, piquant, semi-smoky crushed, dried red chiles, sautéed in oil that had a vague earthy, milk chocolate aroma. Acceptable Phnom Penh Noodles that hit the spot for a late night snack. I may not go out of my way to come here, but certainly appreciate their staying open so late at night that if I'm ever in Long Beach till the wee hours, I will remind myself to come to Koh Ruessei. Phnom Penh Noodles 3+ stars. Staying open till 3am 4 stars. Next time the delectable Beef Luc Lac. read more

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We loved this place .. the food was fresh and hot . The hot and sour soup was delicious and the portion size for the rice was so big . I got the fresh coconut and that was a treat read more

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I've been here 4 times. Three times, the service was very inviting, like welcoming me to their home. There was the one time that was okay service. Every time I came here, the food was excellent. No fancy presentation but very delicious. They also served items that most western diners would probably pass on. There's plenty of variety to choose from besides the exotics. Lunch and dinner prices were the same and very affordable. read more

Came for a late lunch, nice local restaurant. The beef lok lak was tasty and flavorful. The chicken wings were a good balance of sweet, salty and spicy. The combo fried rice and pad see ew we're also good! Nice friendly service, would recommend if you're in the neighborhood! read more

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Came here last week and here we are again after an event near by . The only Cambodian restaurants I know of that stay open late on the weekend Friday, Saturday past 2 am . Many fellow Cambodian people crowded here after the clubs or events in the area. Some continue to belch out to their favorite Cambodian karaoke songs . During last night eats , we were disappointed with the lack of flavors of their soup broth . I had the kuy teav Phnom Penh ( pork broth noodle soup ) and my friend had the baw baw cheam chrouk ( pork blood rice porridge ) we both agreed the broth was a miss this time around. My husband ordered their bai moan , steam chicken and rice a choice of steam or fried rice . . He opted for friend rice , and he mentioned the rice was delicious also the sauce to dip the chicken was flavorful. Don't expect to have superior service here , once the food is placed on the table , the waiters disappears . Only way to capture their attention is hoping they will pass by . read more

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My boyfriend and I were fishing around Long Beach pretty late and wanted a pretty decent meal that wasn't fast food. We stumbled upon Koh Ruessei because it was open till 2AM and they also served Cambodian comfort food which is pretty similar to Vietnamese and Laotian food (which is where we are from). At first I didn't believe they were open so late but it seems like this is the neighborhood spot for the Cambodian locals to gather to eat or sing karaoke. It is located of course in Cambodia town. I will say the neighborhood felt a bit sketchy at night but there is a private parking lot in the back of the restaurant so it made us feel a lot safer. This place felt like you walked into somebody's home. There were plenty of tables and the typical southeast asian decor. There was barely anyone when we came so we were seated right away. The woman who helped us was really kind. She gave us some recommendations. We ended up getting the popular items ordered here a beef place with fried rice and veggies and hearty noodle soup. Both dishes reminded us of a home cooked meal that has similar flavors of where we are from. Overall, we enjoyed our experience here and would like to come back again someday to try more of their menu! read more

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Food was so delicious! The staff member was super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back.

I've found the best papaya salad and beef sticks! Fast and friendly. Papaya salad is juicy with spices. Came with herbs, crab, dried shrimp, carrot, tomatos and cabbage. Perfect spicy level. read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Came here around midnight and the food was excellent, fresh, and delicious. The staff was very attentive, quick, and helpful. Parking was easy to find and the restaurant is spacious. This was my first time trying Cambodian food and I loved it so much; will be coming back again and I cannot wait to try more of the delicious food they have to offer read more

I'm not from here, only here for the weekend to celebrate my son's birthday. For mini get away turn to nightmare. (We rarely get that) Ordered here for late dinner since they're closest to our hotel that's open late. Story short, ordered food, got food, my 11month old daughter ate small piece of meat and cucumber. 5 minutes later she had anaphylactic shock, her slips swoll and hives on her face. My husband rush her to hospital, while I'm in my room with my kids. I called restaurant asking what's in the dish cooked with, if there's any fish sauce. Of course they're not going to admit they use fish sauce. She's at the hospital right now being monitored. If you have any seafood allergies, avoid eating here. Food I ordered: - chicken porridge - beef stick with rice - bbq beef - large rice - chicken with ginger read more

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The rice porridge for after party is a great choice. I find myself filled with goodness eating this late at night specially after a long day of partying. I like the service and it's way of getting things served was fast. The environment seems like a popular spot to be at night and is pretty chill ambience. read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - 12. Fish Porridge - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

While visiting Long Beach, CA, I had read that they have good Cambodian food scene. Therefore, I had looked up good Cambodian restaurants and bookmarked a handful. Out of those, based on the reviews and where I was in terms of proximity to the restaurant, I chose to check out Koh Ruessei. Koh Ruessei was recommended for authentic Khmer cooking. I had not eaten Cambodian food prior to visiting this restaurant. This restaurant is located in a residential neighborhood off the main road. It was easy to find. Parking could be challenging to find. I didn't see a sign for restaurant parking in the back or anything like that, but it might be there. Street parking or parking across the street in ALDI's lot might be your best bet. K R seemed to be a family owned/ operated restaurant with a homey feel. While I was there, it was frequented by the locals. I was in the mood for some noodle soup, so I ordered their Phnom Penh Noodle Soup (pork broth with pork meat, assorted seafood, veggies, ) and Hai Nam Chicken with rice and veggies. The soup was phenomenal in taste. Aromatic, flavorful, comforting, and filling. The Hai Nam chicken was similar to Hainan Chicken. The jasmine rice was soft and very good. The condiments were tasty accompaniments. I had a good dining experience. For those who enjoy a unique dining experience given the food variety and not something you find everywhere usually, I highly recommend checking out this restaurant. The food and service were good and the prices were very reasonable. read more

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A random Cambodian bar that is open till late. It's basically a karaoke bar with good food. We ordered fried fish, fried intestines, clams and beef. The energy was high with people singing and loud music. The food seems authentic but I'm not Cambodian. I like it and I would definitely come back. The only reason I wouldn't is to try other Cambodian restaurants. read more

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I really love the fact they are open until 2:30. A.m.. we got stuck in the traffic and arrived Long Beach at 1:00 a.m. hungry and they definitely make my day after a tiring journey. The hot and sour watercress beef soup have a very good balance of lemongrass and other spices. I ordered a small rice to enjoy that and we also ordered the egg rolls but it was meh. They have karaoke and it was pretty loud and vibrant. read more

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I love this restaurant. It's hard to find Cambodian restaurants that are authentic in flavor and taste like it was made at home. Delicious and the service is always fast, staff is friendly. A plus because it is also open late. I wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often. read more

Came here with family late last night and I'd have to say the food was phenomenal and the server did a great job. We ordered a feast and it all came out in a reasonable time. The fried fish with veggies hit the spot for us. It was perfectly fried and went well with the veggies and tamarind sauce. The hainam chicken was unexpectedly good too. It was so juicy. We didn't expect such great food. Also the server (only one there) she took our orders correctly and she paid attention to details and requests. Come on, she got the exact numbers of plates/utensils/cups correctly for everyone within our large party. No missing drinks either. A+++ I wish we took pictures of the food. We were too excited to eat read more

Very interesting place. Came here around 11pm as it was one of the only places in the area open. There is a small parking lot in the back. When we entered, it was loud! This place was a karaoke system that it looks like people can just join and sing from their table. I ordered the Phnom Penh noodle soup. The waitress realized the bowl mistakenly had rice noodles instead of egg noodles so she sent it back on her own accord. Took me longer to get the food so that was a bit annoying. However, once I got it, it was yummy! Good portion size for the price! Don't come here for a date or if you want a more intimate/quiet setting. Come here if you want some good eats and don't mind the rowdiness! read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - 3.Phnom Penh Noodle Soup - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Service was excellent, the staff were all so nice. I really enjoy nice smaller restaurants, they are always the best and made with lots of love! Food was really delicious, my friend recommended this place as an our first time trying Cambodian food. We truly enjoyed and it and would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - Beef Stick, Beef & Chicken Prahok, and Beef Fried Rice - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Late night 11PM hunger and thus restaurant in LB was opened until 2AM. We went instead of going drinking like my friend wanted because that was not my vibe for the night There is a parking lot next to the restaurant or street parking in front. The people in there were singing karaoke in the middle of the night. Guests kept coming until later. Food were decent for late night restaurant. This is definitely a to go spot after a night out. read more

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It's a hole in the wall restaurant with parking in the back! Feels like a mom and pop shop which was super cozy with fast service. We got the pad see ew with beef, Thai style eggplants, and beef sticks + side order of rice! All the food we ordered were super delicious and the abundance of hot sauce/pickled jalapeños was such a good compliment to the food. I want to come back and try their other soups and fish dishes! read more

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We have been craving Cambodian food and thanks to Yelp my friend found this place . Restaurant is pretty roomy , decent parking in the back . We got beef skewers, beef jerky , shrimp, deep fried fish ; chicken with lemongrass and a soup . They were all so flavorful. Great service as well . My fav was the Salt and Pepper Shrimp dish. It was crunchy and tasty We are going to come back to try different items on their menu read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Wide variety of authentic Khmer food. Probably has my favorite prahok sauce out of all the restaurants in LB for grilled steak. Some of my other favorite dishes here besides my pics are the lok lak, beef skewers & their fried rice. read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - Samlor ko kor - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Yelp shows open at 8, we showed up at 824, the owner lady just said with a rude tone. Open at 10. I was like yelp show 8, she repeat no 10 am. Need to fix the time in yelp and be nice read more

I'm a sucker for Prahok ktiss, and this spot delivers. Have had other dishes here but always ending ordering two prahok. Pro tip ask for extra veggies they give you lots of the prahok. Customer service is always good here. Parking is in the back little tight but they also have street parking on the side. read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - 75. Prahok K'tis - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

There's a variety of Cambodian dishes to choose from the menu. Overall food was great. read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - 67. Beef Larb - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First time here, asked for recommendations and from that I narrowed down to 2 things to try. The Samlor was okay, there's no protein in the broth, it's basically just broth. The taste was average. The Sadao (bitter flower) was interesting, and good, but if I had ordered it alone there's nothing to combat the bitterness so you almost have to treat it like a side dish. read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - NOM BANCHOK (Curry or Samlor Khmer) , i got the Samlor Khmer - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Good Food, good service. While in town I was in the mood for Cambodian Dish. So friend and I stopped in for dinner. Great selection to choose from in the menu. Not a big fan of their fried egg rolls compared to other Cambodian restaurants but everything else was very good. read more

This place is a hole in the wall but surprisingly delicious! I went with my partner and her sister and we all tried each others plates because we couldn't resist. The beef lok lak was new to us but deliciously flavored and the rice was PERFECT! My partner got the lemon grass chicken and it was a really unique and refreshing take on chicken! I loved the veggies. I got chicken padsewee and it wasn't too oily and I didn't feel gross afterward! Everything was fresh! Only downside is the place has flies and when they're not busy the wait staff is a little inattentive but overall great service and great food!! And at $12 a plate leaving us with leftovers you can't really beat that deal! read more

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Open on holiday which we really appreciated. However, some of the ingredients (shrimp) were not very fresh which left a bad taste. For the soup noodle, had to add a lot of vinegar to add flavor. read more

Terrible service, feel like no one care about customer. Not even smile. When you want more water you have to run to cashier to ask for more water. read more

Vibes and flavors were so high here. Loved the music and the food so much, and how it was open pretty late! read more

Koh Ruessei Restaurant - Cambodian Near Me - Long Beach, California

My favorite Cambodian food restaurant for anything authentically Cambodian ! Especially when I'm craving or late nights

It was getting late tonight so I decided to call around to see if any restaurant is open. Finally after looking online this restaurant is now open till 10 PM for a late night orders. With the COVID-19 situation it was very hard to find a place that is still doing takeout or delivery for a late night food. I know it is past typical dinner time but while being out here it was a little bit too late to start thinking about dinner. So now we have to deal with supper instead. You would think that being in a town with the largest number of Cambodians outside of Cambodia with a place to eat is not going to be an issue? Well, think again--this pandemic is taking a universal toll across the entire spectrum and has change the way we think of food. So it appears that this establishment used to be called Bamboo Island restaurant and has now been rename to Koh Ruessei restaurant under completely brand new management. "Koh Ruessei" translate to mean "Lucky Island" in the Khmer language of the Cambodian culture. I called over to the restaurant around 8:10pm and placed an order for the following items. I ordered over seven different items ranging from an order of Stir Fry Watercrest with Minced Pork, three orders of Beef Skewered in the lemon grass marinade, an order Chicken Wings Stir Fry with Ginger Slices, two orders of Combination House Special Fried Rice, and two orders of Beef Lok Lak Stir Fry. Yes, this was for a family style eating for take out with our family here in Long Beach. The owner who picked up the order told me that it will take roughly 20 to 25 minutes for these seven orders. I arrive a little later roughly 30 minutes and proceeded to the pick up area to find my order ready to go. Paid for the order and Thanked the owner for providing the service. There are roughly about 10 tables seating about 10 to 12 chairs for these round tables. The register is in halfway in the restaurant in the kitchen is just behind that register area. Parking can be a bit of a problem as the facility there is shared by the local establishment/stores as well. The restaurant is located on Anaheim Street between major cross streets Atlantic Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. and is directly across the street from the KH Supermarket. Most people know that Cambodian food if it's not made at the house does not taste that well because most of the time it is made to order and there's usually bland. However at this restaurant the food tastes very good with all the proper seasoning that these traditional dishes offer. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wishing to venture out of their typical eatery as this place provides a definite taste of what Cambodian food should taste like. They will not let you down. Thank you Koh Ruessei! read more

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