Aria Cafe

Can not rave enough about Aria Cafe! Their food is JAM PACKED WITH ALL THE UMAMI GOODNESS IN THE WORLD!Have ordered twice the past week bec its that good. Their seafood pan roast which they offer as a special item on select weekends was a hit. Very generous portions of seafood and sausage and it was perfectly hearty, warming and spicy. Paired well with their bread or white rice (or both!) that they provide.Also managed to order some food items from their regular catering menu and was just as impressed if not more - spicy prawn (prawns were cooked to perfection and generously coated with garlic, chili and everything tasty), beef skewers (juicy and was very well balanced in taste and spices), garlic noodles (so under rated, perfectly paired with all the dishes but was a good stand alone dish as well), papaya salad (my kind of spicy, sour and such a refreshing dish).Ordering was easy and pick-up was a breeze as well (on time, freshly cooked).

*This is a review for pick-up during the covid-19 pandemic*First, the pick up experience was seamless. I was given an address and careful instructions on how and at what time to show up. I appreciate the precautions Aria has taken to be extra safe. I did not interact with one soul, but there was a paper bag with my name sitting on the table outside and I was messaged with an update when it was placed outside. Their communication is incredible.OK THE FOOD. When I got my hot garlic prawns plate it was piping hot and FRESH. Had considered taking it somewhere with a table to eat but once we opened the container my boyfriend I gasped and decided just pull over down the street from the address and eat it in the car LOL it looked too good. We've had shrimp similar to this. My boyfriend's mom makes a version and we've had shrimp daddy but this is BY FAR the best shrimp I've ever had. The seasoning on the shrimp, the way it was cooked was just incredible. It was a party in my mouth. The rice and Mac sides were the perfect complements. I'm so impressed by the flavor and spice... I just can't wait until I can order again!

Ordered the garlic noodles with shrimp. The shrimp had a delicious seasoning, and they were very large. I felt the pasta was missing something-- not sure. Maybe if they had an option to add a cajun seasoning to the noodles, it would go better with the shrimp.

First time ordering, OH BOY!!! The beef is soooo tender and delicious, papaya noodles salad WOW!!! Must try..Definitely will be ordering more, get their daily menu! Delicious!!!! The best food I've eaten so far here in Long Beach!!!Please, it's pre order.. must call one day ahead of time.Thank you FelishaOrdered today Sunday 8/16 lomo saltado and mango cheese pie!! Let me tell you family, Aria Cafe Every bite I can feel the Love and passion the way you make your dishes. Amazing!! Consistency of every menus flavor is a bomb!!Again I will be ordering soon...

I first tried their food at the 626 Night Market after obsessing over their delicious looking photos of their prawns plates and let me tell you they did not disappoint! Their Salted Egg prawns are delicious and I am definitely looking forward to trying their other yummy looking food!

Everything we ordered was delicious! Portions were just right with definitely enough for leftovers! We ordered just in time this year! Can't wait to try more of their other food/catering options... I would definitely order again in the future & highly recommend this place!

Currently eating as I type! The Pan Roast was PHENOMENAL! A robust stew jam packed with flavor and stuffed with delicious seafood and sausage. Upon arrival my order was concise, meticulously packaged, punctual, and everything I didn't even know I wanted. Aria Cafe offers super easy ordering and pick-up among catering services, etc. I absolutely cannot wait to order again!

Saw their booth at the Lunar New Year festival at OC Fair today. The garlic butter prawn looked good so I got a plate to try. The prawns/shrimps ended up being really bad. They were plain and drenched in butter with barely any flavors. They also had a weird taste to them, so I had to throw the whole thing away. Their food may be good at the physical location, but I wouldn't trust their food booths. The quality wasn't there.

Tldr: amazing Pan Roast. Gourmet quality at Costco prices and portions. I am surprised they make a profit at all. Came across their instagram randomly. I never go to random places on Instagram unless it is a storefront. But they had Pan Roast. And frankly I didn't feel like driving to Santa Ana. So I gave it a shot. I am not a photoshop expert but the photos looked doctored. But it had been a minute since I have had Pan Roast so I gave it a shot. And it looked better than it did in the photos. I messaged them on Instagram and asked a ton of questions. The person responding was very patient and helpful. I inquired about bringing some into my office and they seemed so professional that I decided to try some individual portions. I am so glad I did. It was amazing. I ordered two individual portions of the pan roast. It had shrimp, crab, crawfish (I think), and sausage. With a spicy tomato sauce. They didn't skimp on portions either. They must be buying in bulk to make any type of profit on these pan roasts. It comes with a cup of rice and a baguette. I am a big dude and I was stuffed after I had mine. If my Girlfriend wasn't on a strict food plan atm we could have split a portion and each be satisfied. Her Brother got the second portion and he loved it. He is usually pretty critical of takeout, but he had no complaints. And the Brother and I have both been to a culinary academy. I will be ordering from them again.

This review is long overdue!!!HOT DAMN!! Come get it! Simply irresistible & lip snacking good. You can order for pick up or delivery for your weekly lunch and dinners or a special occasion! During covid, they have been offering safe delivery or takeout options. .Delivery and Catering.Aria Cafe is serving up Khmer American cuisine! They've got a delicious menu that you have got to to try!.I first met them at a food festival and immediately fell in love with their unique flare on my favorite dishes!I'm in love with shrimp! Their HOT PRAWNS are so delicious, it actually reminds me of the garlic shrimp from Hawaii except it has it's own twist and depth of flavors!!! We all loved it so much and woke up craving it. They are served with the perfect macaroni salad and a scoop of rice with fried garlic on top. Their Khmer beef skewers were also so unique, flavorful and smoky! And do not forget their dessert!! Banana Pudding Honestly, everything they make is a huge hit! Felicia and her amazing team constantly offers new and exciting dishes on rotation! For example, their Ribeye Saltado, Smoked Brisket, Pan Roast, and Mango Cream Pie are some of amazing dishes you can look forward to!!! Do not miss out on Aria Cafe!