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    Phnom Penh Noodle Shack

    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    ModerateCambodian, Noodles, Soup
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    Vanessa T.

    Came here on a Saturday morning right before lunch time and we definitely beat the lunch hour rush. They have limited street parking so I would definitely circle around to find some street parking. They have an ipad outside to sign up if it starts to get busy. We ordered the pork noodle (you have the option to do it wet or dry-we chose dry) and the beef noodle soup. The dry noodles come with a side soup as well. My husband really liked the dry noodles since it was well seasoned. The beef noodle soup (with combo noodle types) was good as well. The soup seems very clean and rich with flavor. I would prefer to have some sort of pickled serrano peppers though to give it a citrus and spicy taste to balance out the savory soup. We also got some fried donuts which paired well with the soup. Very quick service and the food came out quick. Definitely a mom and pop shop but with a good amount of indoor seating as well.

    Amy L.

    Holy moly! My friend and I were craving a savory hot noodle soup breakfast and we stumbled upon this place, and I was blown away. INCREDIBLE dishes - we got the dry noodle dish which came with a bone broth on the side, and Mo's special porridge with the donut. I need to have this again. Plenty of self-service sauces/condiments on the side- traditional Asian eating. It was busy but service was reasonable. The staff were friendly in helping us choose what to order. It was such a nice time. Plenty of street parking around. It's cozy and traditional, what more can you ask for?

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    Becky C.

    When you walk in, it instantly smells amazing. Like actually so good it makes you even more excited to eat. We were seated immediately, but I know this place usually has a long wait. We came around 11 am and definitely beat the rush. They also have an online waitlist, which is nice. Parking is a little tough since it's street parking and the area can get pretty busy with traffic. The food was sooo good. I got the house special with the soup on the side, and the soup was incredible. I literally could not stop drinking it. So flavorful and comforting. For the noodles, I chose the thick egg noodles and the texture was perfect. The seasoning was on point too. They also have all these extra sauces at the table and they make everything even better. I loved adding the vinegar with peppers, it gave such a good kick. Overall, I can totally see why this place is so popular. Definitely worth coming early for!!!! I cant wait to come again and trying something else.

    1. Phnom Penh Noodles (House Special)
    Dana T.

    My first time trying Cambodian food and I had to stop by this place everyone's been recommending. I did take out and called 15 minutes before arriving and it was perfect timing. I got #1 The House Special and #16 The Loat Cha Noodles. The house special broth was quite good and I liked the toppings it came with. The pork was a little too tough for my liking and I wish it came with a bit more because the dish was overwhelming noodle LOL. The #16 was pretty good and portion was a good size! Definitely get the Chinese donut on the side too!

    Candice N.

    Was craving noodle soup so we decided to come here. Parking is scarce and it's all street parking so just be prepared lol this place is a little hole in the wall and every table was filled when we got there. We put our name down on the yelp waitlist ahead of time tho and was able to get seated by the time we got there. The soup was sooo good and hearty, everything tastes like it's homemade which is what I enjoyed about this spot.

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    Russ L.

    So many great things about this place, definitely lived up to the hype. You can definitely smell the delicious aroma as soon as you walk in. The food is authentic as you can get. The best place for Cambodian food. The portion is huge, high quality ingredients. The #1 Special full of flavor. Generous amount of meats. The rice noodles are perfectly cooked. Always get the iced coffee paired with the donut sticks. As usually dip it in the broth to soak up the flavor. Welcoming and efficient Service. And the price is affordable. My only issue is that it is street parking only.

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    Criss N.

    This is a Long Beach institution for sure. It is the pathway into Cambodian culture for people visiting Long Beach and an important spot to patronize if you live here. Phnom Penh, named after the capital of Cambodia, is a Khmer-owned noodle soup shop in the heart of Little Cambodia, Long Beach. I prefer to get my noodles dry, which then come with a side bowl of soup and a huge bone to gnaw on. The broth is just so good I love to be able to enjoy it on its own. You need to order the chinese donut so you can rip pieces of it to soak in your broth. I also love all of the accoutrements on the side, the pickled peppers and chili paste. You can also ask for a side of satay, which is a chili oil that elevates the spice of their noodles in the perfect way. I always get a Thai Tea/Vietnamese Coffee to complement the meal as well. They always sell some pastries like sweet fry bread that are good to take home and enjoy later.  I highly recommend supporting your local, family owned businesses, especially ones that are essential to making cultural neighborhoods cultural neighborhoods.

    Kelly T.

    Food- DELICIOUS! I got the number 3 which is their beef & beef meatball kathiew and it just like how yeay would make it! The broth is to perfection, beef is soft, and flavorful! Service- faster, friendly, and efficient! Ambiance- from the outside it looks small inside, but when you go inside it's very spacious! It feels very homey

    Emily S.

    phenomenal. ordered mo's special with big rice noodles and soup on the side. the fact that the soup comes with a large pork bone already tells you how delicious of a soup it's going to be. the noodles themselves were bouncy and the ample amount of meats made the meal of superior value. they usually have a long line to get seated but they have a waitlist option to join ahead of time on the app! 10/10

    Lauren P.

    If you know you know this place the spot for Cambodian noodles in Long Beach! My go to is the MOs special dry. Staff is friendly and gets you your food quickly. This place is a must try and yes it worth the wait

    20. Pork Rice Porridge (House Special)
    Loan N.

    Came here before 9 AM and luckily beat the rush- no wait at all. I was feeling a bit under the weather, so I ordered the #20) Pork Rice Porridge (House Special) Congee, and it was exactly what I needed. It's hard to find places that prepare it traditionally with liver, and they did it perfectly. Because we dined in, our other dishes came with a side of broth and bone. The broth was incredibly clear and flavorful. it really hit the spot! The staff were friendly, and the interior is nice and clean. Great spot in Long Beach for comfort food.

    Kristine O.

    Heard so many good things about this place and it definitely lived up to the hype! There was barely a wait for us when we arrived around 10 am, and you can join the waitlist early through Yelp. I ordered the porridge with a donut and my bf got the noodles. Everything tasted so homey and comforting and super flavorful! I haven't tried much Cambodian food, so I'm excited to come back and explore more of the menu.

    21. Mo's Special Rice Porridge
    Ginna S.

    It was my first time trying Cambodian food. Out of the two dishes ordered (Mo's rice porridge, MO's special noodles with thick noodles), I enjoyed the porridge more. Portion sizes for both were decent. Prices fair as well. We also ordered the long bread on the side. The reason for the three stars is this: 1. Personally, both dishes were on the sweeter side, especially the soup. The soup was also on the blander side and the noodles too soggy when it eventually came out. 2. The service- the bread should have come out first but we didn't get it till the end, until we asked for it. There was no apology. I almost felt invisible. No one came by to ask if we needed anything periodically. Service was at best mediocre. 3. Out of the two ordered dishes, the soup came out about 15 mins later than the porridge. 4. The parking is non-existent. Street parking is narrow and your best bet if you want to even try this place. I did not like this place to try it again and am not quite sure what why there is even a wait on yelp. Which by the way, there actually is no physical "waiting space" outside, unless you're standing right by the street.

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    It's an amazing family ran restaurant. Been there twice and I can honestly say will be going again soon.

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    Ask the Community - Phnom Penh Noodle Shack

    Is there outdoor sitting? Is it pet friendly?

    No outdoor seating nor pets allowed inside.

    Do they got a table for 20 ? Heard that this place was good

    Space is limited. Depending on table availability, they'll try to seat your party close to each other but in separate tables.

    This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / June 8, 2023

    When I went there last month, I did not see any outdoor sitting at all

    Is there gluten-free option?

    No gluten free options

    Do they deliver?

    They sure do! They do deliveries through UberEats and other services as well.

    Can I get the Student Noodles and the Loat Cha WITHOUT peanuts?

    Yes.

    If one person check in waiting list, usually how long have to wait ? Do you give the sit in order or more people wait first?

    I haven't been there for few months, but normal wait time during weekend is between 15 - 30 minutes when there is a line (around breakfast or lunch time). Can be shorter during weekdays or down time. The line order is first come-first serve, but… Read more

    Is your dining area open now?

    Yes.

    Hello, what type of broth is used for the noodle soups? Interested in trying the shrimp or chicken noodle soup but I don't eat pork.

    Hi, the broth is made out of chicken bone, pork bone, and beef bone all combined together.

    Any gluten free options?

    I don’t think so but call and check.

    Do they accept debit or credit or cash only?

    They accept credit cards

    Are they open only on Tues and Wed?

    We will Open this coming Tuesday. Standard hours of operation.

    Is there a wait if you go exactly at 7 am on a weekend?

    There is no wait.

    Does the restaurant only open Sat and Sun ONLY? The website said open tue - sun and close on Monday?…

    Sorry for any confusion. The website is not up to date. We’re currently having maintenance issues. We’re in the process of fixing it now. We will be up and running to normal standard times starting this Saturday, March 16th.

    Curious to know if they offer any veggie options/dishes...?

    Actually, my husband and I ate there about a month ago, and they did offer him some veggie options. I don't exactly remember what he had but, he's vegan and had no problem eating there.

    Does the soup have MSG?

    Yes, but very light.

    Does anyone know What's fit bow?

    A fit bowl has shredded white meat chicken, Chinese broccoli, cilantro, a boiled egg, and roasted garlic, served on top of your choice of wide or thin egg noodles. You can have it with soup broth with it, or with the soup broth to the side with a… Read more

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