Came here on a whim during the week. My friend suggested it - I kept thinking, I've been here before but the location was different. I confirmed with the server that they used to have a location in Oakland Chinatown, but moved in 2013 or so to this location and one in Alameda. This spot does not have a dedicated parking lot, only street parking. Make sure to read the street signs. My group and I ordered the Slaap Moarn Borg (boneless chicken wings like angel wings), Spicy Tofu with Lemongrass, Cha Kathiw (like Pad Thai), and the Sachkor Ang (beef skewers). The food came out relatively quickly one at a time. Everything tasted good, but the ones I enjoyed most were the Cha Kathiw and Sachkor Ang. I liked it so much I came back a second time within the week for take out! The noodles were a perfect chewiness and had delicious flavor that wasn't overpowered by peanuts and tanginess, which was nice. The beef skewers has a lot of lemongrass bits and it comes with a nice red-orangey dipping sauce. It was very flavorful, which is why I can see it's staple here! The wings lacked some flavor, but it was soft enough and not dry. The tofu dish had a good balance of tofu with mushrooms; I'd order this again in person! There is plenty of seating inside with a men/women's restroom in the back. The interior is painted in orange and yellow hues and has pictures of Cambodia all around. The service was very friendly, attentive, and quick. They made sure our water was filled often, which is a plus in my book! This is a great spot to come with friends, family, or just yourself. Come and try it out for yourself! read more

This place is underrated and has a lot of great menu items. I've tried several dishes and the ones that I have tried it include the following.: - Singapore Noodles - Chaw Kathiw - one is it hot and sour soups. I can't recall the name, but it's delicious and you'll recognize it when reading the menu. - eggrolls This place is a gem don't be fooled by like the simple restaurant environment. The kitchen can throw it down. Try it out and enjoy.! read more

I've been going here every year for my Dad's birthday and it never disappoints. Food is delicious, unique, and consistent. The service is welcoming and quick! Definitely check this place out. read more

This is my wife's all-time favorite restaurant. I'm surprised we haven't written a review. Ambiance Located in Allendale/ lower redwood heights district. Parking can be hit or miss but not as worse as their other location in Alameda. Inside feels darker than their original location in Chinatown. But the decor is mostly the same as it was in Chinatown (location closed over a decade ago) Food Everything is delicious and flavorful! Dishes that we normally order and have ordered many times: -SAMLAW MACHHOU PHNOM-PENH : Cambodians version of soup with prawn and fish. -SACHKOR ANG : 4 charbroiled beef skewers (has peanuts in the fish sauce) so tender and flavorful -TRAOP ANG : grilled eggplant with ground shrimp & pork. BOMB! My wife's absolute favorite. So comforting and delicious with rice. - CHHET CHEAN: Deep fried banana in sesame batter with vanilla ice cream - (would be nice if they served higher quality ice cream ) We've tried many other items including: -MUSSELS -CRUNCHY GREEN BEAN W/ TOFU -SINGAPORE NOODLES -CHA KATHIW - their version of pad Thai -TREI CHEAN KREUN : Deep fried Red Snapper Service is amazing here. The main male server is also the owner. He's the best! read more

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Very good food, good service, casual. Long time favorite and would go back as often as possible

Very tasty, large portions, great service. Ambiance was quiet. Shared everything with a friend. We had the crepe, huge but nice a light, not too filling A beef stir fry dish, vegetables were very fresh and cooked perfectly Eggplant topped with pork and shrimp - this was our favorite. We both took home leftovers. Would definitely go back. Parking was easy, and we didn't need to wait for a table. read more

Low-key great Southwast Asian cuisine in Oakland! Been a customer since before COVID and consistently good portions and great taste! Bring the kids, very family friendly. read more

I ordered takeout from then and tried their Spicy Papaya Salad with shrimp, Charbroiled Beef Skewers, and Boneless Chicken Wings. The total came to around $75, which I found a bit pricey for just three items. The food itself was great, with flavors that were on point. I highly recommend the Slaap Moarn Borg (boneless chicken wings) - they were delicious! However, I noticed a strange taste in the veggies, almost like a cleaning product, which was off-putting. Overall, while the food was tasty, the high price and the odd taste in the veggies left me with mixed feelings. read more

Phnom Penh House Restaurant - Cambodian Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is amazing as always since I was a kid at all 3 locations. Family owned and food is cooked with love. Every dish reminds me of home cooked meals. Legendary! Perfect for any occasion read more

Phnom Penh House Restaurant - Samlaw Machhou Kreun Sachkor Slaap Moarn Borg Mussels Traop Ang - Cambodian Near Me - Oakland, California

We came to Phnom Penh on a Saturday around 12:30pm and was seated immediately. It was our first time here, and we will certainly be back! We got the stuffed chicken wings, beef skewers, and duck curry. We both agree that all 3 dishes were hits! It was more than enough for both of us, and we took some home. The chicken wings are stuffed to the max. I am usually not a fan of lemongrass, but the beef skewers had a lot of flavor and the lemongrass was not overpowering. PEANUT ALLERGY: the fish sauce typically comes with peanuts, but the kitchen left the peanuts out. No weird sensation after eating! read more

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Delicious food, lots of vegan options and great service. Our family loves going here for dinner.

I love Phnom Penh! My family and I have been dining here for what feels like 20 years. Every single dish is consistently delicious, portions are fair, prices are great (in this economy!!!) and the customer service is always top notch. The owner is always our server which makes the experience that much more special to me. So happy to have this wonderful mom & pop gem in my neighborhood! I work down the street as well, so now I order take out and share with my favorite dishes coworkers and they love it as well! Always & forever a go to spot!! My personal faves: the salmon in basil sauce, the basil fried rice & the grilled chicken! read more

The portions were good for sharing. One plate is enough for two people. The sweet basil rice was strong in basil flavor. There was a good mix of chicken and rice. The eggplant was soft under all the pork with only a few pieces of shrimp. The taste was a new taste for me! Always great to try new dishes. Our waiter was very nice! read more

Phnom Penh House Restaurant - Sweet Basil Fried Rice, Traop Ang - Cambodian Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm going to start by saying that Oakland has more Cambodian restaurants than San Francisco. With that said, me and my family dropped off our niece/cousin at UCSF Children's Hospital and decided to eat at this restaurant on our way out. The food was on point. My daughters had fried prawns and eggrolls. My wife Sokny had beef sticks, and she brought home shrimp papaya salad. I had the chicken curry with rice. That one bowl will fill you up. The owner is wonderful. As far as sitting, I would say 50 person capacity. Cash and card is accepted. Finally, the restaurant is pretty quiet, that plays old school, Cambodian music. read more

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I've always wanted to try Cambodian food and parking isn't too hard here in Oakland. We came here on a Monday evening and it wasn't too busy, there was just one server and maybe one cook but felt very homey. We ordered the spicy papaya salad but it wasn't too spicy. It was a hot day outside so we drank lots of water, there is no ac in the restaurant. We also ordered the stuffed chicken wings, pork rib, vegetarian duck, and Singapore noodles. Lots of flavor and some spices, we started adding more of the chili sauce to the dishes and made it more spicy. Since it was a hot day we didn't try any of the curry or soups but I think I'd like to in the future. I would say it reminded me of like a Thai and Indian mix of food. read more

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Surprisingly delicious little restaurant. Loved the tofu yellow curry. So fresh- definitely housemade. The spring rolls were great- served piping hot. And the chicken moarn ang kreun was seasoned so well and tender. read more

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Our meal was super fresh, the restaurant is very cozy and service was above and beyond. I HIGHLY recommend dining in or taking out!

Phnom Penh House (est '86) is a Cambodian family-owned and run that serve decades-old destination for noodles, curries & soups in a cozy, artful space. This is the place where you can get a taste of Cambodia-South East Asia in the Bay Area. I came here to grab dinner. I was warmly greeted by a young female staff. I ordered a Moarn Chha Jee, Chicken Fried Rice, Iced water and lemonade. Food tastes good and has prodigious servings. Drinks were refreshing. Interior design was infused with Cambodian culture. Atmosphere was relaxing. Prices were economically fair. Street parking only. Overall, I had a good supper and dine-in experience. I recommend this restaurant. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the stuffed chicken, spicy papaya salad and the basil fried rice with double shrimp (do it!). The only thing that was missing was the "spicy" on my papaya salad. It was only shredded papaya, carrot, peanut and shrimp. No chili's. I came when they first opened so I'm sure it was a simple mistake. Just check your bag if you are doing take out. I totally recommend getting the Cambodian iced tea to top it off. I'll be back! -Niki read more

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When I used to work at my old place, we would order to-go from this spot for lunch all the time. They have solid lunch meals--quick, tasty, and always consistent. My absolute favorite is the BBQ ribs--perfectly tender, flavorful, and totally worth it. And don't skip the fresh lemonade--it's made to order, super refreshing, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. You can really taste the difference. Whether you're dining in or grabbing food for the office, this place never disappoints. Definitely a go-to lunch spot! read more

Never had anything I didn't love here! Their meats are always so flavorful and tender. Ribs, duck, skewers and whole fish are all FIRE. Definitely a spot I frequent. Staff is always friendly and food comes out quickly. Ambience is simple and solid too! read more

Astoundingly delicious food!!! Friendly staff --it's simply divine We had the tofu with broccoli and veggie deluxe read more

Stopped by here around 6:15 pm on a Friday and got seated right away. The staff is incredibly friendly and always checking up to make sure we were good. The food was delicious and satisfying. The spicy papaya salad was crunchy and refreshing. The noum om beng was tasty as well, the inside filled with stir fried pork, red onions, and bean sprouts. Was hoping it would be a bit crispier. The sachkor ang was the star of the show. The beef was incredibly tender and not chewy like at other places. The lemongrass makes the meat flavorful and makes it perfect for eating it with rice and fish sauce. Would stop by again next time to try the other dishes. Recommend to those who are in the area to support this local business! read more

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Food is delicious. One of my family's favorite. So close to RBA Creative. Zoe's favorite is Basil fried rice with tofu. Mine is silver fried chicken wings. They are stuffed. Fantastic. The price is reasonable and they are very generous with portions. I bring all my friends. read more

We have come here for years. Love for hosting guests. Love take out. Quick and good. In restaurant excellent service. Accessible food, but also off the beaten path. Love the curries and the veggies. Truly great family business. Please support. read more

love this mom and pop stop. favorite dish iS the tofu and green beans and spicy shrimps! They have delicious appetizers and soups that hit the spot. the owners are super friendly and we always get great service. I prefer this place over jo's modern thai though they dont have the cocktails that jo's has. Ypu womt be disappointed! read more

Loved the food here, big portions. Service was attentive. Plenty of space to talk and hear each other. read more

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The lemongrass stuffed chicken wings are probably the best dish served by any restaurant in the area. I have been getting them here for years and love them. read more

I have been coming here for over 20 years. It is one of my local go to spots when I can't think of anything to eat or cook. The older gentleman that works there always greats all his customers with a smile. You can tell that he is grateful for every person that comes into his establishment. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. My family loves: BEEF STICKS EGG PLANT & PORK (Traop Ang) Pad See Eew Tom Yum Soup Fried Pompano Fish Those are our usual go to's. We'll sometimes throw in a shrimp dish and vegetable dish in there as well. If you're new to this type of cuisine, choose from the items I mentioned above. The stuffed chicken is a good one to try too. I highly recommend this business and will continue to show it my support. It is a family favorite. read more

Hidden gem. Check out the specials for lunch. Should be on a board outside of the front door. See pic. I have had the chicken with eggplant and the BBQ pork ribs. Both are a winners but I have ordered the ribs more times. The papaya salad (with shrimp) was delicious. I have no idea how to eat or prepare papaya but this was shredded together with carrots, seasoned with a mild spicy sauce and finished with Thai basil and peanuts. If you have the allergy, let them know in advance. It had the flavor of crispy, crunchy, fresh and the bite of sauce. Great starter or side. The foodie in me has driven me to try Sawlaw Machhou Phnom Pehh. If you have ever had a soup with tamarind ( Philippines is sinigang), but this offering has pineapple chunks. It's the perfect mix and match. You have to like (boneless.) fish and tail on shrimp. It's a pleasant combination and I would always order when I eat there. The fella that waited is the owner and he is attentive and polite. Wife cooks (most excellent) and daughter waits occasionally. I support local and family businesses like this. Note: update add sandwich boards. Try it. read more

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The service was friendly and fast. The portions were generous but the food itself was not great.

This place was solid! The staff was friendly the tea was great, the appetizer which was a set of rolls was good, the service was excellent! Not too busy but a good amount of to go orders coming in! I devoured everything! I will aim to return! read more

Phnom Penh House Restaurant - Tofu W/ Peanut Sauce - Cambodian Near Me - Oakland, California

This small restaurant packs a lot of flavor and delicious dishes! We got the papaya salad (little spice) with shrimp, beef skewers, and kary khmer. Everything was good, but my favorite was the beef skewers because of the lemongrass. I also like the papaya salad because it was refreshing. It wasn't packed for a late dinner Friday night, so service was fast and easy. They always came by to refill our water. The interior was yellow, small and decorated with Cambodian art work. I would come back to try the other dishes! read more

Phnom Penh House Restaurant - Cambodian Spicy Papaya Salad - Cambodian Near Me - Oakland, California

I can't believe I haven't been going here sooner! The flavor is unbelievable and the portions are perfect for a family style. We got 5 dishes for 7 people and still had left overs. The store is cute and comfortable. read more

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I came here yesterday and was greeted by a very kind older gentleman. The vibe was homey and I loved the cultural pieces in the restaurant. They were beautiful and a great way to showcase the style of cuisine. I ordered carry out and he invited us to sit down and gave us glasses of water.We felt very welcomed and it was a pleasant interaction. I ordered the beef stick,papaya salad,and shrimp fried rice. The beef sticks were flavorful and the meat was extremely tender.Its the best beef sticks I've had in the Bay Area.The papaya salad was light and refreshing.I wish it was more spicy but it was delicious.The shrimp fried rice was flavorful and delicious. The portions fed my family of three and the food was cooked to order and very fresh. I definitely will be visiting again and would recommend anyone try it too. read more

We are from Sacramento and worth the drive to finally check out this local Cambodian gem ! It was just the 2 of us and we had to try out couple of dishes ! Everything we order was a good portion size , affordable ans si much flavor !'Ive never been to Cambodian for food but from just the flavor it's similar to a mixed of Asian style ! Service was prompt , friendly and attentive !! We are definetly coming back to try more dishes read more

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The food here was super flavorful had amazing taste. The service was amazing they had delicious chicken I had was the best. Thanks too Mr.Houng this food was delicious. The ambiance was very calm and peaceful. read more

Our regular Thai restaurant was closed so we decided to try out Cambodian food in the Laurel District of Oakland. We started with an order of Noum Creap Jean (egg rolls) which were light and crispy and stuffed with tasty vegetables. The Crunchy Green Beans with Tofu was very flavorful with a delicate sauce. We ordered a side of brown rice to stay on the healthy side. We chose the Cha Kathiw as our noodle dish and it paired nicely with the rest of our dishes. Would definitely return again to try some of the interesting looking soups and curries. The staff were attentive and gracious which made for a very pleasant meal. read more

The restauranteur gave me a tour of the menu, and my friend and I ordered: . noum kreap jean (111), fried pork rolls . traop ang (424), shrimp/pork/eggplant . moarn katis krahome (747), chicken yellow curry . a fish dish with pan-fried pieces I can't find on the menu now . limeade When I hit the traop ang with a lot of the chili sauce served on the table, it was quite good. The rolls were fine. The fish dish was surprisingly good, I didn't order it because I rarely like cooked fish, but it was very tasty. The chicken yellow curry wasn't as flavorful as I'd hoped, and it's also on-bone thighs, which is complicated to eat with chopsticks. The limeade was great. Enjoyable food and a great neighborhood option! read more

What is there to say about atmosphere when a Cambodian place looks like it used to be a Mexican one. Well, they make up for it with a huge thoroughly mesmerizing photo of Ankor Wat on the wall. It is so beautiful and engaging that I was very drawn to it. First off the temperature in the restaurant was cold, very cold. That made it somewhat uncomfortable and I didn't really want to wear a coat and hat to eat a meal. Service was very good, friendly and efficient. I tried the Singapore noodles with shrimp. It was just OK, but not a lot of flavor. Everything seemed fresh but the shrimp were sparse and not very plump. I had to add a hefty amount of chili paste and soy sauce to ramp up the flavor,, and that greatly improved it. Overall the food seemed competent, but nothing stellar or noteworthy. I admit to not knowing a great deal about Cambodian cuisine although I have tried it in other places. I would come back as I think coming with a group to try multiple dishes may give a different impression. read more

Phnom Penh House Restaurant - The 'Cambo-Mexi' interior - Cambodian Near Me - Oakland, California

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