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    Lowell Restaurant

    4.1 (22 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Morning glory with pork belly aka trokuon
    Claudine R.

    I just love coming here. And I usually get the same thing, but this time, we tried their chicken wings and it was perfectly fried, light batter and delicious. Ordered the pork chop with rice snd barbecue duck and it came with beef broth, that beef broth was the soooo good. I can only imagine how good the noodle soups are which I'm definitely gonna try next time.. I just wish we live closer.

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    Sonya E.

    Dined here a few times during my recent visit to Lowell. I wouldn't say what I had here is the best I have ever had but it's certainly decent considering the volume of patrons these guys serve daily. Each time we dined in, the restaurant was at capacity which tells me this restaurant must be a local favorite. The menu offers a variety of noodle and rice dishes including signature Khmer dishes that are made in just about every Cambodian family household (curries, papaya salad, rice porridge, etc.). It's a good choice if you're in the mood for some quick Khmer influenced food. It gets packed for lunch so prepare yourselves if you're short on time.

    Papaya Salad
    Gary G.

    In the center of Lowell's Cambodia-town, a restaurant that looks tiny from the outside but is actually quite roomy. Bustling crowd on a weekend lunch. Our official server didn't know the menu too well and was a little unmotivated, but the manager sensed this and stepped in often to fill the void. Pleasant overall vibe. Papaya Salad: One of the best restaurant dishes in terms of flavor (high) to fat (low) ratio, it's crunchy and tart and, depending on where you get it, can also be salty, funky, sweet, and/or spicy. It can differ among the cuisines--it's a staple in Thai, Cambodian, and Lao food--as well as among the restaurants within that cuisine. This one delivered the crispness and kept the remaining characteristics in perfect balance, with the heat set to a constant tingle to accelerate the overall flavor rather than overpower it. If my other favorite Cambodian rendition at Peephuptmei (at the other end of the same street) is the papaya salad equivalent of The Who, this one was more New York Philharmonic. Both are virtuoso presentations. Roasted Quail: The name is a little deceiving, because this quail is fried, but other than that, no complaints at all. You get five to an order and you can feel like a he-man taking an entire quail into your hand and having your way with it. You don't see the seasonings, but they are there, and it even tastes a little like bacon. Very crisp outside, juicy inside, and no dipping sauce needed at all. Beef Loc Lac: Basically, this is steak tips, Cambodian style. Not bad, but the version here is a little less exciting than some others around town. Good crispness, okay tenderness and flavor. Lemongrass Chicken: This is a tough one to find on the menu, because the menu is a little confusing, but with enough pointing and asking you can get this chicken dish which I think is the equivalent of Cha Kroeung Sach Moun at Simply Khmer. Coated in a yellow paste that I believe has lots of lemongrass. Don't take my word for it, but good luck getting a full description out of the server. Whatever it is, it's pretty good, and goes well with the white rice. BBQ Duck: You can get the roast duck, which comes unsauced, or the BBQ duck, which is lightly covered in sauce that complements the poultry. This was crispy even under the sauce, tender, juicy, and very enjoyable. Would get it again in a heartbeat.

    One of the good restaurant to eat in lowell. Since moving back to lowell. I will enjoy more khmer food

    Lort cha special
    Byanca Y.

    There's parking in the front or the back, but the plaza is sometimes so busy it's hard to find parking. We went as a group of 7 and the workers were very attentive. There is a slight language barrier if you don't speak Khmer but the workers are very patient and thorough to make sure you get what you ordered. I got the Lort cha which smelled and tasted really good. Everybody else got their own dishes like meekathung, fried chicken and rice and kathew kaw ko and everything was delicious. Would come back and try family style next time!

    Lod cha
    Caitlynn Y.

    actually awesome super spectacular. my very last time eating in massachusetts. how sad. this was my departing goodbye meal. i ordered the lod cha cuz i didn't know what that was and the photos online seemed interesting. it was honestly really really good. or maybe i was just hungry. but it was a but hard to eat with chopsticks because it just kept slipping but i realized that a better way to eat it was with a spoon and basically just scooping it. but it was soooo good. the egg was so like idk just the way i like my eggs and then the protein was yum too. i ate more cambodian food in like 3 days that i have my entire life. actualy that's a lie but it's usually the same stuff. but that was an awesome and unforgettable thanksgiving i had yup.

    Beef, meatball, and quail egg kathew. Yes I add quail egg! Try it
    Nyra I.

    This is my go to spot when I want Cambodian food. Their Kathew is delicious. The aroma of that broth is insane. It's like you don't need to add any Sriracha or Hoison sauce.. but I need to. Been doing it my whole life. This is by far the best kathew in town. If you want PHO that's different. It's Vietnamese. You can also bring your own beer! They also have karaoke. Atmosphere can be updated a bit. The service is always amazing here. I'm a regular so they know my order by heart.

    Ilya T.

    With so many Cambodian restaurants in Lowell serving what is basically the same food with varying degrees of flavor it was interesting to visit this spot considering how popular it is with the locals. They serve a healthy portion of food for a very reasonable price, where they fall short is the flavor. The taste coming from the kitchen feels very commercial and lacks that family feel you get at Mekong Restaurant or Peephuptmei Restaurant

    Loclac with egg
    Rico M.

    My first time here, i got the loclac, the beef had a nice grilled flavor while the rice was fresh and flavorful.. I will definitely be back¡¡

    Thuong D.

    This place is so good, I love Hu Tieu Nam Vang and the customer service was awesome, My friends and I are Vietnamese so we couldn't understand Cambodian but the Cambodian staff tried his best to speak Vietnamese to us and we totally understand what he said and we got our food came out as we expect it to be! Prices are so affordable. We will come back and this is my 8th time eating here.

    Peter P.

    We ordered several food to go. The fried rice had good flavoring and a fair amount of meat. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. The sour soup vietnamese style had plenty of vegetables and just enough spices. The beef chow funs with gravy sauce were delicious. Our family shared two bowl and they were completely gone. A few days later, we went back to get two phnom penh noodles. They were not greedy with the soup. The broth had enough flavor that the condiments became optional. There seemed to be plenty of space to eat and the staffs were friendly. Overall, had a great experience and never had to wait long every time we stopped by to get food to go.

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    This place has amazing Cambodian dishes. The servers are all so nice, food comes out in a timely manner. Great prices! Must try!

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    Customer Service was awesome , Delicious food , pricing is amazing and portion was unbelievable! Will be coming back !

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    Simply Khmer - Pleah Sach Ko (Khmer Beef Salad)

    Simply Khmer

    3.7(373 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Simply Great! This was our first stop on our trip to Lowell MA. I went to this spot a few years…read moreback on my own, but I wanted to bring my family here as well. Our standouts were definitely the Angkor Wings and the Cha Kreuong. The Angkor Wings had the perfect amount of crispiness and also the perfect blend of sweet and saltiness from the sugar and fish sauce. I liked that the Cha Kreung Sach Muon was made using ground chicken. The flavor mixed well and it was easier to eat than having to chew through larger pieces of chicken. My parents thought the taste was more towards the American pallete, which seemed accurate as my friends who never had cambodian food before liked everything we had. Service was kind and quick. And the ambiance was also clean. My parents noticed the classic cambodian songs playing and was reminiscing of their younger years. Definitely a spot I would come back again.

    We had a great server. She was so nice and even though she forgot our coconut shake (we weren't…read morecharged for it) she brought us one on the house. She was very sweet and attentive. There was no AC when we went. Not sure if this is all the time or not, but be prepared. They don't serve alcohol so you can BYOB. Mee katong kok noodles: Similar to a pad Thai with the wide flat noodles and pork. Quite tasty and not very spicy to me, but it never is. Lort Cha: My friends favorite dish here. She always gets it and enjoys it. With chicken or pork. Yuom: Reminds you of a Vietnamese cold vermicelli dish. This one has some different flavors and was very refreshing on a hot day. Mango fried rice: Very creative fried rice served with mango pieces and it is served inside of the mango rind. They do a similar thing with the pineapple fried rice as well. Our friend enjoyed this but prefers the pineapple.

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    Simply Khmer - Pleah Sach Ko (Khmer Beef Salad)

    Pleah Sach Ko (Khmer Beef Salad)

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    Lanxang Star Restaurant - Crab Rangoon (Contains Gluten)

    Lanxang Star Restaurant

    4.6(282 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    I came here after a morning of berry picking at the nearby farm and Lanxang was amazing. This is…read morelocated in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking inside. There are several tables inside, but it can get busy. Even though there might be a small wait for a table, people usually get seated within 10 min. The inside was what you can imagine of a mom and pop shop. The staff here was very nice and attentive. The food was the best part. I got the drunken noodles and it was seasoned well. I did ask for medium spice and it's a slow burn, so if you don't do spice well - get a mild spice and add additional sauces which are on the table. I can't wait to come back! The Thai tea is also perfectly balanced!

    Being nearby Lanxang, the lady had always wanted to give it a go. I'll say staff and service were…read morequick and efficient. You can tell they are a staple to the locals! A Thai + Lao spot, some sweet and sour flavors and some spicy flavors, but for sure good flavor and portions. Here's what we ordered: - Crab Rangoons - Laarb Seen/Lao Beef Salad - Kowpoon/ Laotian Curry Noodle Soup - Beef Pad See Ew - Thai Iced Crab rangoons are FILLING. Good filling to wrap ratio, real crab meat used! I would order those Everytime. If you like the sweeter style filling this isn't it. Laarb seen, was alright the beef and the flavors were as expected but not memorable for me, the protein portion was a bit light for our dish. Kowpoon noodle soup, flavor was on point almost like a Bun Mam. The noodles for us missed the mark, the lady ended up scrapping the noodles on a spare plate. I didn't care for it either. Didn't have good chew, felt overcooked and soggy by time we got it. Beef padsee ew! Yes yes! Great dish, nice noodles, good brown sauce and beef was tender! Ice tea was creamy, you can taste the Thai tea still it wasn't overshadowed by heavy sweeteners. Nice spot, good prices, big menu. Will have to try other dishes next time around!

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    Lanxang Star Restaurant - Crab Rangoon (Contains Gluten)

    Crab Rangoon (Contains Gluten)

    Lanxang Star Restaurant - Crab Rangoon (Contains Gluten)

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    Lowell Restaurant - cambodian - Updated August 2026

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