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    New Phnom Penh

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    Kway tiev Phnom Penh (traditional Cambodian noodle soup)
    Philippe D.

    A small corner establishment tucked away in South Philly, New Phnom Penh offers a small menu of Cambodian staples. It's most popular at lunchtime for their signature Cambodian noodle soup (kway tiev Phnom Penh) - which is indeed one of the best, with a flavorful broth (that is not overdosed on MSG) and lots of meat and goodies inside, and noodles cooked just right. We accompanied our soups with cha kway (fried dough) and egg rolls, however, these were a bit more disappointing as they weren't totally crispy / were a bit on the soggy side. The restaurant is quite small so would recommend getting there early (before noon) or anticipating a wait. Note that they are also cash-only. Thrilled to see the Cambodian community in Philly continue to excel and produce high-quality cuisine!

    Peter T.

    Had the wonton soup--super flavorful and comforting. Chill spot, fast service. Will come back for sure.

    Kuy teav Phnom Penh noodle soup (photographed by Dave Liao)
    Dave L.

    About time I post an update, eh? I've been coming here for more than 12 years, and they're still an amazing mainstay for me. Their kuy teav Phnom Penh - Cambodian noodle soup - is the first thing you should try. They also have a menu with other things. I've had their sour soup most recently. Friendly service. Still cash only. Get a num pao (bun) to go!

    Fried pork rolls
    Lana S.

    Found this place through Yelp reviews. I was starving and couldn't wait to eat! First I was alittle sketched out by the area. Really is a hole in the wall place but when I walked in it was filled with people eating away. I knew I found the place to go ! I sat down and order the fried spring rolls. Amazing ! Crispy and super flavorful. My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I got the seafood egg noodles soup as my entree. It was pretty good! Broth was flavorful. There was a lot of seafood in it. Yum. It is cash only. Good meal for a good price! I def. Want to come back one day and try other items :)

    #11 on the menu
    Ajia L.

    New Phnom Penh is in the heart of South Philly, tucked away in "Cambodia Town." This little store front is home to a family-owned business that has been around for years. The food is reminiscent of true homecooking that warms the stomach and soul. The store owner is a wonderful woman that impressively speaks, at minimum, four languages. She is always willing to answer any questions you may have. I love the dry noodles with soup on the side. It isn't listed anywhere on the menu, but the lady will know exactly what you mean. Honestly, I have never ordered something that I didn't like off the menu. Make sure you bring your cash and order the "yàuhjagwái" (fried Chinese dough) with your soup/noodles to soak up the amazingness!

    a variety of vietnamese food
    Lynn L.

    Small place, large variety of items on the menu. We ordered whatever looked good to us. Food came quickly, freshly prepared, soup was piping hot! Everything was deliciously made, we felt comforted Chu familiar foods and surprised by new flavors and textures! Will come back next time we are back in Philly!

    Monica H.

    I'm sure this place is great in the minds of those that know Cambodian food. Service was friendly and you know they normally deal with locals because nobody asked for a menu except us. I'll just make it easier. We got the #2 XLarge and #4 Large, spring roll and the fried dough. Now I'm sure to some people it's "the way" to eat the fried dough by soaking it in the soup. However, we don't like our fried dough soggy. You fried it, so let's eat it, crunchy? The noodle soup definitely has a distinctive taste.. A few hours later, I still tasted it in my mouth. The skin of the spring roll was rather thick. I would skip this. I know hole in the wall places has it's pros and cons.. But, how about making sure the cups or any utensils provided are clean? I picked up a tea cup and something was sticking to my fingers which totally grossed me out.

    Gerald S.

    What do you get when you mix a Vietnamese wife and chef, who spend many years in Cambodia, with a Chinese husband and entrepreneur? Neon Phnom Penh Restaurant on 7th and Wolf in deep South Philly, and some very good unintentional fusion dishes from that golden triangle of spicy cuisine. This small corner house with eight tables and booths has a cozy feel, from the wall art and houseplants, down to the Buddha shrine sitting on the floor with oranges in supplication. We ordered their spring rolls (3 for $5), beef with fat noodles, and beef lo mein. They were all good to very good, but the star of the show were the deep fried spring rolls that had a great rough texture and were filled with ground pork, veggies, sprouts and homemade sweet dipping sauce with peanuts chunks. They were nearly a meal by themselves. The fat noodles were also quite delicious with plenty of tender sliced beef, Chinese broccoli, string beans, onions, peppers, scallions and a tasty brown sauce that melded everything together. Liked this a lot. The lo mein was also good, but not at the level of the former dishes. It had an interesting, indefinable almost smoky flavor, with plenty of meat and greens, but not as scrumptious as everything else. We ended up taking half of each of the mains home with us, and one of the rolls, for subsequent consumption by our son. He devoured all this the same night, and claimed to like it all, while also questioning the ingredients of the lo mein and that somewhat odd taste. Still, a worthy stop in the heart of Cambodiatown. Plenty of atmosphere, and a friendly family team that spent more time that normal chatting with us about their lives in Asia and Philly. Good people with an interesting story to tell. Made for an entertaining and satisfying dining experience.

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    10/10 Place for a really great meal. All their prices are super reasonable and the food is delicious.

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    This is my go to local spot for Cambodian & Vietnamese dishes. Love it here, what a gem!

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