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    Phnom Penh House Restaurant

    4.5 (558 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sachkor Ang - beef skewers
    Jeremy D.

    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!

    Alice H.

    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.

    Samlaw Machhou Kreun Sachkor Slaap Moarn Borg Mussels Traop Ang
    Sam M.

    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

    Slaap Moarn Borg - stuffed chicken wings
    Jennifer T.

    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!

    Sweet Basil Fried Rice, Traop Ang
    Kathleen S.

    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!

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    Brian B.

    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.

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    Liann A.

    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.

    Noum Kreap Jean (egg Rolls)
    Barry B.

    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.

    Welcome to Phnom Penh. #OaklandCA
    Carl N.

    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.

    Sweet Basil Fried Rice w/ double shrimp
    Nichelle P.

    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

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

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

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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!

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    Kitchen Story

    Kitchen Story

    4.0
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    4.5 mi
    $$

    Living down the block for years this is the first time I've been to kitchen story. The weekends…read morewhen I would drive by seems like there's always a lot of people here so I made a reservation reservations online and you have the option to choose if you want to sit outside inside or upstairs. I reserved for three to sit in the main dining room. The next day we arrived right on time for our reservation and still had to wait about 10-15 minutes and was asked if we could sit outside and then we were seated upstairs. I was a little bummed we didn't get to sit in the lower dining room like I booked on our reservations. It was still cute upstairs and good company always makes brunch even better. The servers were quick and helpful. I wanted something light so I just ordered the chicken and waffle bites. My husband got French toast and a side of chicken and my friend got a main entrée of a sandwich with some fries and a little soup. All of the food that came out looked amazing even at other people's tables. For brunch, the price is a little pricey, but I would like to come back to try other entrées when I'm more hungry. We asked one of our servers if he had a light as I brought a little candle to celebrate my friend's birthday, and as he lit it, he also decided to join in with us as we sang happy birthday, which I thought was really sweet. He did not have to do. He even got other tables around us to sing happy birthday as well. It felt like a special moment for my friend, which was a nice surprise. I did really appreciate this part and look forward to coming back.

    We visited Kitchen Story for a spontaneous Mother's Day brunch. I will say this is a popular brunch…read morespot, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. We arrived shortly after 10am and our wait was just under 30 minutes. The restaurant is cozy (on the smaller side) but has an interesting layout. There's seating both indoors, outside, and upstairs. You may have to squeeze by a few tables to make your way to the restroom. Customer service was friendly and attentive. Pricing for food & drinks was a bit high. Our total for 2 entrees and 2 drinks was $60 before tip. We ordered two drinks (orange juice and an iced mocha) which were provided promptly. The orange juice was a little too sour and my mom had to add some sugar to improve the taste. The iced mocha was good, not too sweet. One thing to note the wait for our food took much longer than expected, and it may have been due to how busy it was. My mom opted to order the salmon yuzu benedict and I got an egg plate (scrambled eggs) with a side green salad. My mom mentioned the potatoes lacking salt but she enjoyed the salmon benedict. I thought the scrambled eggs were good, but slightly bland & needed salt and pepper. The side green salad was alright, but the vinaigrette had a bitter aftertaste. Overall, the meal was pretty good and timing wasn't the best. I'd likely return for brunch on a non-peak day. Definitely recommend joining the yelp waitlist prior to arriving if you can!

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    Understory

    4.6
    (168 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    This review is for the popup team at this week's Queer Crush event at Alta Vina: we really enjoyed…read moreyour wonderful food, and your positive energy! We had the fried oyster mushrooms (twice, we came back for more!) and the Kapampangam paella, these were so delicious, and the presentation was wonderful -they looked beautiful even in pop-up format. And we lived meeting the folks at the popup, who took the time to tell us about Understory's mission - it reminded me I'd been in back when the restaurant was in Old Oakland, and I now can look forward to visiting your current location!

    This place ticks so many boxes for me, including a few that I didn't know I needed; delish food and…read moreFILIPINO food at that--tasty and with a unique fusion twist to some of the dishes that does not take away from their Pin@y roots but just enhances them, super friendly staff, QTPOC-centered, welcoming, clean, spacious, good music, close to my house and worker owned on top of all that!? I mean come on. Plus it's a vibrant hub for so much good community activity and activism that I just feel good spending my money here. It's not cheap but the portions are generous and the food is clearly made and served with so much love. Understory is an example of what the world could look like if we prioritized people and community care over big corporations and profit over all. Thank you Understory for showing us how beautiful this world can be!

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    Bacogai

    Bacogai

    4.4
    (389 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    Great spot, I've eaten here twice with my family and both times we thoroughly enjoyed our meal…read more The hotpot here is Vietnamese style, so it's a bit different than typical hotpot restaurants. I've tried both the Oxtail/beef and pork hotpot, both were really good, I like the pork a little better because I'm a huge tonkotsu ramen fan, and the broth reminded me of that a lot. The beef luc lac, which is sort of like shaking beef over vermicelli and lettuce is also excellent. They now charge extra for broth refills, which they did not the first time I dined here, around a year or so ago. Overall, this is a nice addition to Alameda's dining options and I hope they stick around!

    Fun and delicious…read more Vietnamese food is at the top when it comes to bright and refreshing bites, and Bacogai embodies that with a modern atmosphere as well as some tasty dishes. The duck salad was a hit. Citrus, some fish sauce. A great way to open up your appetite. The wings also had a bit of fish sauce funkiness on their glaze, and were juicy and crispy. The shaking beef with the with the rice noodles and lettuce was also a crowd-pleaser. The beef was tender and flavorful. We tried two hot pot flavors: sweet and sour and the pork bone broth. I preferred the sweet and sour one with the fish, prawns, and lots of interesting veggies like okra and the bac-ha which was fanstastic at soaking up the broth. I found the pork one a bit gamey, and the pork being already in the hot-pot was not super tender. Service was friendly and generally attentive. Definitely worth checking out for a date or a group dinner.

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    Lau Pork Bone Marrow hot pot
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    The Hangout

    The Hangout

    4.4
    (340 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    My sister went to The Hangout at Pleasant Hill but they put our party down for the one in Walnut…read moreCreek - how does that happen? I'm glad it did because she said there were a lot of people waiting outside at the PH location. By the time we made it to WC, our tables were ready. There were no long wait times for anyone who came after us, maybe 5 minutes. Crowds started thinning out around noon. This was the 1st time any of us dined at The Hangout and it did not disappoint. The staff was very inviting and friendly. The person who took care of us was very helpful with explaining menu items and making suggestions. We were a large party so they had to split our tables but we were right to each other. There is a spacious dining area as well as outdoor seating. Standout dishes: Chicken & waffle - BIG portion. The chicken was crispy and flavorful. It was so good, the entire plate was wiped clean. Crispy chicken with garlic noodles - delicious combination. The garlic noodles were made with real garlic, not just powder. They need to offer this as a side dish. Chicken pops - chopped up, sample size version of the chicken and waffles. Perfect for sharing. We will definitely come back to this location if we're in the area.

    I was looking for a brunch place in Walnut Creek and found The Hangout. After entering, I was…read morepleasantly surprised to see that it was Brunch + Asian Fusion. There were so many items that I wanted to try, but I only had one stomach. Came here on a Thursday morning and the restaurant was operating at around 20% capacity. The food: Garlic Noodle with Crispy Chicken - Garlic Noodles were tasty. The Crispy Chicken had really nice, almost tempura like batter. Wish it had a little sauce or something to bring it all together. Berry Lover Toast - Two large pieces of French Toast with a blueberry based inside, topped with a ton of stuff including sliced almonds, corn flakes, powdered sugar, sliced grapes and some thinly sliced oranges. There's a lot going on here. I did like the strawberry preserves as a topper - it seemed homemade and it wasn't too sweet. I didn't try any of my friend's Country Potatoes, but they looked legit. Good service and plenty of nearby parking. Properly named, as this is a good place to Hangout!

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    Ultimate Bacon Burger Beef patty, romaine, avocado, tomato, Cheddar, and bacon jam
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    Wawa Thai Food

    Wawa Thai Food

    4.4
    (407 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Casual dining

    Stopped in for an early Sunday dinner and was glad they had room for a last minute table. This…read moreplace is clearly a takeout favorite because people were constantly coming in to pick up food. The staff greeted me right away and got me seated while I waited for my friends. They have a lot of inside seating and its clean. Our waiter recommended a few of his favorites, and honestly, he did not miss. The chicken curry puffs and the sizzling basil rice were standouts. It was my first time trying them, and now I'm hooked. I'd definitely come back just for those.

    Wawa Thai is an assuming neighborhood Thai restaurant with a colorful interior and a chef-driven…read moremenu of Northern Thai dishes. We started with the Laos-style Papaya Salad, a salty, spicy, pungent combination of shredded papaya, carrots, tomatoes, green beans, and Thai eggplant mixed with a chili garlic lime dressing and salted crab. From the specials menu, the Khao Soi was a noodle soup made of egg noodles in a creamy coconut curry broth, topped with crispy fried noodles, red onions, lime, and pickled mustard greens, served with a choice of protein (I got the tender boneless chicken thigh). Next, the Fried Chicken and Roti was a huge piece of fried chicken served on top of a thick, flaky, layered roti, along with a fried egg, yellow curry sauce, and cucumber salad. The most comical part of the dish was the fried chicken, which looked impressive, but was composed almost entirely of crunchy batter surrounding a thin layer of meat in the middle. Not sure whether I was disappointed or amused. The Grilled Coconut Salmon was a salmon fillet marinated in coconut milk, lemongrass, onion, curry paste, kaffir lime leaf, and basil, then wrapped and grilled in a banana leaf. The flavorful, aromatic, tender salmon was served with jasmine rice, steamed vegetables, and a strong chili garlic sauce on the side. Finally, the dish I was most excited about trying was the Khan Toke, a huge platter with a ton of different items for sharing. The vegan version came with hung lay curry with vegan meatballs, jackfruit salad (my favorite component), tofu stir-fried with pineapple, nam prik noom (green chili dip), deep-fried puffs filled with curry potato, puffs filled with taro paste, fried tofu, fried tofu skin, fried vegan meat, mixed vegetables with coconut milk (including greens, eggplant, pumpkin), and sticky rice. While the platter definitely looked colorful and impressive, most of the items were disappointingly bland or mediocre in flavor. This one dish was skippable, but everything else we ordered was delicious and came at a good value with friendly service too!

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    Genghix

    Genghix

    3.7
    (809 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    Very close to my home…read more Excellent family -friendly menu I love that there is a full bar I came for a date night and the sushi was cool, the sashimi was delicious. This is the perfect sort of Asian fusion place to come on a night no one feels like cooking. Will absolutely be back with my crew!

    After passing by Genghix Asian Fusion for years, my wife finally suggested we give it a try--and…read moreI'm glad we did. Four of us went for dinner and had a great experience. The interior has that classic, old-school Asian restaurant vibe, almost bordering on a tiki bar feel. I'd heard about Genghix from locals for a long time, and now I understand the appeal. We started with the chicken lettuce cups and seared butterfish--both were excellent, and our 11-year-old especially loved the lettuce cups. For entrées, we ordered seafood Pad Thai, chicken fried rice, honey walnut prawns, Mongolian chicken, and steamed rice. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and easily held its own against some of our go-to spots. We had plenty of leftovers and they tasted great for lunch the next day. Overall, it was a really enjoyable meal, and we're already planning to go back and explore more of the menu. It's extensive and can feel a bit overwhelming, but if you're in the mood for Japanese, Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese cuisine, you'll definitely find something that hits the spot.

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    Inside!
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