Crystal Thai-Cambodian Cuisine

Came here on a cold Saturday evening with two friends - it was fairly empty, but with the nice homey atmosphere of a typical Thai restaurant. I ended up ordering the pad see ew, which was gloriously greasy and large enough to take home leftovers. The staff were very accommodating and welcoming, and they were kind enough to provide hot water whenever I was running low. One thing was that they have a TV showing Thai music videos, which I thought were fairly entertaining to watch and really enhanced the experience. Overall, a nice experience - I'd love to come back and try their other dishes, as I am quite unfamiliar with Thai cuisine.

Amazing find in Cambodia Town in Long Beach. Not the most glamorous feel, but that's part of the appeal. It feels authentic. There is Cambodian music and music videos playing on the TV. Cambodian snacks for sale at the counter. And staff are friendly and willing to help. It has a nice casual vibe. Food was terrific. The Lot Cha noodles were unique and delicious. I got it with shrimp, which were plump and tasty. My wife got the Nom P'jok soup noodles dish - honestly a flavor I've yet to have; so different from Chinese and Vietnamese and other Thai dishes. Highly recommend both! A friend got the Beef Skewers and they were amazing. Like a beef jerky taste but soft and tender and juicy instead of hard and dry. Gem of a place.

One of the best Cambodian restaurants, if not the best in the area. This is as close as you can get to home-cooked, authentic Cambodian dishes. All dishes are family-style portions. To start, the Beef Skewers were full of flavor, moist, and tender. It is slightly sweet, and salty with a light smoky taste. It is paired very well with the side veggie salad, crunchy. It cuts through that fattiness. The Papaya Salad with salted crabs was delicious, crunchy salty, and spicy. My favorite is Samlor Machu Kreoung, a traditional Khmer sour soup with beef, intestines, and tripe was a standout. It's so good and authentic tasting perfect for the colder weather and if you are a bit under the weather. It is fully loaded with ong choy. We had enough leftovers for the next day.But the star of our lunch was the whole Fried Catfish served with Mango and Tamarind sauce. This is not your ordinary fried catfish. The catfish had a crispy skin outside but moist and flavorful inside. The size of the catfish was good enough for 4 people.The restaurant looks like a family-owned and operated. The service was warm and welcoming. I love to see a steady stream of Cambodian families coming in. They must be doing something right.

I haven't tried a lot of Cambodian food so I was excited to be in Cambodia town in LB to eat at an authentic mom and pop restaurant! This restaurant seemed to be a family favorite of Cambodian reviewers which influenced my choice to dine here. The servers are friendly and the dedicated parking lot is super convenient, especially in this area of LB where parking can be tough. Please note this restaurant is cash-only.5/5 - Deep fried catfish, I didn't realize the catfish came with steamed white rice and a vegetable plate to eat like a wrap. It is A LOT of food if you're not planning to do family-style. The fish is extra crispy and I loved the tamarind sauce and mango salsa served on the side! The sweet and tangy sauce was so addicting with the deep fried fish. I had lots of leftovers because the portions are large and I'm looking forward to eating them the next day!4/5 - Seafood soup noodles were also tasty, the soup itself isn't seafood-y. It's a nice clear, salty broth including pieces of seafood (fish balls, squid, shrimp) with rice noodles. It was pretty salty, so I used the lime wedges to curb the sodium.

It can be tough to find good Cambodian food. This particular restaurant was found by my son and it easily made 5 stars. CASH only so be forewarned The location has some parking and we were off hours so expect to spend some time trying to park if you come during a busy timeThe Food: Crispy Spare Ribs: Fried pieces of spare rib. Well seasoned and yep crispy. They were tender and just the right give when eating. The excellent house sauce was perfect with them. Beef and Shrimp: Tender beef with green onions, and prawns. The sauce tied it together and the prawns were perfectly cooked. The house sauce again was excellent. I suspect that we (or at least me) was prejudged when it came to heat. It was pretty mild to say the least. Fortunately the tray of condiments allowed us to kick it back up. To be fair I get Gringo's at places a fair amount and it not like you can carry a sign with your "scoville rating" lol Excellent spot and we will be back

CASH ONLY Food was good 3.5/5. I didn't like the texture of the sesame balls. I did a pick up so I had minimal interaction with the employee. The parking stalls were narrow. The restaurant was dated but it did have a very authentic fee to it.

When my family and I are craving for some real-deal Cambodian food, this is our go-to spot! It's like stepping into our moms' and grandmas' kitchens - the flavors are spot-on and take us right back to those cherished family meals.Now, let's talk essentials: this isn't a place for fancy tablecloths or credit cards. They keep it old school, so don't forget to bring some cash - you'll need it for the feast you're about to enjoy!We've basically eaten our way through the entire menu, but there are a few standouts we just can't resist: the Salaw Machu Kreung with beef is a tangy, savory delight; the beef sticks are legendary; and the beef pleah salad is the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Every dish hits the spot, every single time. Consistency is everything!!One heads-up: parking isn't the greatest, so be prepared for a bit of a hunt. But trust me, it's totally worth it once you get your hands on that amazing food. Service is always amazing here! If you're after authentic Cambodian flavors that hit all the right notes, you've got to try this place - it never disappoints! It's our number one Cambodian Restaurant that we highly recommend to our friends! Also, so much better when you dine in, that's in my opinion of course! Haha

Food is amazing! One of my favorite spots to eat! I hate that they don't take card and only cash. Besides that service is excellent and place is traditional and inviting.

It's a hole in the wall, mom and pop's shop.As far as food is concerned, everything we've had was phenomenal. It was made fresh to order, delicious, savory, and packed with flavors. Home cooked meals which brought me to childhood, very nostalgic.The only downside was that there were no prices on the menu. The 3 dishes totaled $79 (excluding tip) so I'm almost certain I got ripped off. It's a shame too. I would've highly recommended this establishment if it wasn't for the shady prices.

came here w my family all the way from Seattle. So good. Will definitely recommend. Parking is limited.