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    Ly Heng

    4.2 (391 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LY HENG ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Elizabeth N.

    Love this little Mom and Pop Shop. However the cook does need some help he's the one taking the orders and the one making the orders. Can never go wrong with their fried calamari or their fried tofu. Their bone soup is definitely my hangover cure

    large beef sate w thick egg noodle
    Elle T.

    just updating to say a large noodle order was enough for 3 meals for me so it's def worth the upgrade. however rice noodles don't keep as well for the next day so i'd order egg noodles for a large i also rly like the community vibe of this place, it seemed like all the patrons were regulars & the owner(?) was like a friendly uncle :)

    Phnom Penh (dry style w/ broth on the side) regular $14 with flat rice noodles
    Lisa N.

    Hole-in-the-wall Cambodian/Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant. No frills. Just simple and comforting noodle dishes. You know this place is legit when you only see older folks dining here lol. Like they could be my aunts, uncles, grandpas. I came here for one thing and one thing only. Phnom Penh (regular size $14), choice of noodles (flat /thin egg noodles, or flat / thin rice noodles). I opted with some flat rice noodles & dry style (has beef broth on the side). It was so warm and delicious!! Portions are so generous. Hard workers and the owner is so sweet. When I was eating, I observe him making conversation with every one of his customers and almost know them by name or usual orders. Impressive! Glad this business has a loyal customers. Thanks to Yelp for suggesting this gem to me. Parking is kinda small in the area but luckily I got dropped off so I didn't have to deal with that.

    Mai H.

    Came back to Ly Heng today after what feels like forever. I'd been here a very long time ago and honestly couldn't remember what it was like, so I figured it was time to give it another shot. I went with the Phnom Penh noodles (dry) since they seem to be the local favorite. They were pretty decent! Noodles were cooked perfectly, and the bone broth on the side was comforting. But it didn't exactly blow my mind. Maybe I set my expectations too high, or maybe this dish just isn't my go-to noodle dish. Side note: I've tried calling this place on multiple occasions and... they never answer the phone. Don't count on calling in an order. Just show up. My friend mentioned that their shrimp fried rice is good, so I might be back to try that one day. All in all, not a bad experience, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

    Rmae G.

    The food here is really good. The service is okay. They are nice and the ambiance is family friendly. :)

    Yummy
    Tee C.

    Man I love this place. The Phnom Penh Noodles here were perfect and definitely hit the spot. The broth was simple but complex at the same time. Very authentically Cambodian cuisine. Restaurant is family runned and the owner there was very nice as well. Food came out at a decent speed and the shop wasn't too big. For the size, it was quite busy. Only con was that I couldn't take food to go .

    Stir fried flat rice noodles with beef
    Thi Anh Thu N.

    This is my favorite spot for hủ tiếu! They serve excellent Phnom Penh-style rice noodles, and both the soup and dry versions are delicious. The flavors are very similar to what I've had in Vietnam. My husband's favorite is the stir-fried flat rice noodles--they have that perfect wok hei aroma. Portions are very generous too. The restaurant is usually not very crowded, so we get seated and served quickly. Definitely a place we keep coming back to.

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    Angie C.

    After what seems like a 5 year hiatus, i finally had the chance to return back to Ly Heng to see if the food was still as delicious as I remembered -- here's my honest updated review as a San Diego foodie who made a vlog about this restaurant that went viral lol I stopped by on a random weekday morning around 1030am with a friend and there were only about two other tables occupied . The sweet older woman greeted me right away as I walked in and offer us some waters . Because i used to come here almost every Sunday back in the day, i knew the menu pretty well and placed the order . Our food came out fairly quickly as the restaurant was pretty empty--- here's what we ate: SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI: Just as tasty as I remembered . I love the batter with the extra crunchy fried garlic and green onions . The dipping sauce is pretty basic as always-- reminds me of just a spicy mayo . Overall, still one of my favorite appetizers . 8/10 PHNOM PENH NOODLES: This was THEE dish we use to come for because the bone broth that comes on the side used to be sooo flavorful and would cure any hangover lol -- this time it was pretty mid . We ordered this dish "dry" with thin egg nooodles . The egg noodles itself was dressed nicely savory with plenty of garlic and herbs. It comes with a variety that of proteins -- minced pork, unbattered calamari, imitation crab, meatballs, and shrimp . The bone broth this time tasted different and a little more on the sweeter side than id like . Overall, not bad and still satisfied my cravings . 7.5/10 BEEF SATE NOODLES: We order with with thick egg noodles for a nice chewy bite . The sauce this comes with is super rich, creamy, and heavy on the peanut butter . This is definitely a dish that should be shared . The beef that they use is on the cheaper side, so its a bit rough and not so tender . I think if i were to ever order this dish again the future, i would substitute out the beef with chicken or even shrimp . This is supposed to be a play on the Thai dish "chicken satay", but over noodles . Overall, the presentation is really pretty, but flavor could be much better-- this dish had major potential . 6.5/10 Honorable mentions-- their mee-ka-thang (gravy chow fun) is really flavorful and always hits the spot . This is served with thick rice noodles, vegetables, your choice of protein, topped with their homemade savory gravy, and fried eggs on top . I love eating this with sriracha . I didn't eat this during this visit, but the table next to us ordered it and it looked the same as it always does . Their beef loc lac rice dish and house fried rice are also a few of our faves . Overall, the customer service was good, the restaurant seemed cleaner, and the food hit the spot for what we were craving . Sidenotes-- this is a small mom&pop ran business, so wait times are normally long if they're busy . Also, parking is pretty rough since their lot fits only like 2 cars--

    Phnom Penh noodles dry with wide flat rice noodles
    Nghia L.

    Nice little corner restaurant. Parking can be challenging. The broth of the side soup is so flavorful and the meat bones are tender and tasty. The dry noodles come with a sauce and quite filling. However the flavor was a tad underwhelming in the sauce. The service was helpful and nice!

    stir fryer flat noodles with beef
    Pauline T.

    I have no words to describe how good this place is, this might've changed the trajectory of my San Diego living. It's located on a corner and street parking may be a little tough but it's located by a neighborhood. This establishment is a combination of Cambodian/Vietnamese cuisine with its menu being carefully selected to serve their best dishes. I actually love that their menu is smaller as someone who has choice paralysis when she sees soo many options. We ordered 3 dishes: the salt and pepper calamari (MUST GET), stir fried flat wide noodles with beef, and Phnom Penh noodle soup. The calamari is probably the best calamari I've had so far, it honestly is a stand alone dish even without the dipping sauce that comes with it. It's the perfect ratio of batter crust to squid. I reallllllly enjoyed this appetizer. The Phnom Penh noodles is Hu Trieu's direct cousin; broth is so light and fragrant. I can imagine eating this the day after a night out. The stir fried flat noodles were also pretty good, it reminds me of pho ap chao but the noodles were not fried. All in all, I'm definitely making my boyfriend come back with me. The service can be a little slow but the food is so good that I don't mind and I'm more than happy to support a mom and pop shop.

    Beef Lok Lak
    Cindy N.

    Loved this little mom & pop restaurant. The server / owner of the restaurant (?) was very friendly and welcoming. He came to check in on every table. I heard about this restaurant through an Instagram Reel and was pleasantly impressed. I loved the salt & pepper calamari! I usually don't care for calamari but it was so crunchy and delicious. I really enjoyed the Phnom Penh noodles as well. The Beef Lok Lak was okay; I wouldn't re-order that. I also liked the Thai Tea. Thank you for the great food and service!

    Susie T.

    I didn't know i haven't reviewed this place yet and I've been coming here for over a decade. The restaurant is very tiny. Its a mom and pops type of restaurant. The flavor here is very good. Its loaded with flavor! They have my favorite egg noodle stir fry in gravy and the best calamari with fried garlic. Their chow fun in gravy is also exceptional. My only one complaint is the time it takes for me to get my food. It's a bit of a wait, BUT the wait is worth it. Excellent food here.

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    Cristian B.

    I went here because I had a curious craving for Cambodian food and this place was the perfect. I got a fill of some new flavors bursting in my mouth. I was happy to find this place before closing time. The place is small however clean. The service was fast too. I will have to stop by again whenever I'm in San Diego.

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    Ask the Community - Ly Heng

    Is this place open? I've tried calling multiple times and the phone just rings forever then I get a message that the memory is full.

    Yes, they are still open. I've been going here for the last two weeks.😊 Please keep in mind they have a very small staff. I believe one cook & one prep. There's literally one lady running the show. From hostess, server, busser, cashier. It's… 

    Is the bone broth always made with the same protein? If so, which one(s)?

    Yes beef and chicken

    Do they have Chinese donuts or crullers?

    No they dont

    Never been here but would love to try their food. Do they do take out orders?

    Yes

    Is this restaurant still open? Drove by twice during business hours and it wasn't open. Called them today and no answer.

    Yes

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    No , indoors only.

    Does thier phone even work? I tried 3 times and no answer?

    They do take outs after 10 am

    I came today and there is for sale sign and it was closed. so no more business? i am about to try...

    Still open. Still eating and still so so so good :)

    Is there a parking?

    They don't have a private lot but it's usually pretty easy to find street parking

    Do you have pork prahok?

    No.

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