Battambang

Battambang consistently stays at one of the top places to dine whenever I want to treat myself to something other than a salad or sandwich.It's within walking distance from my work and the Trorb Trung Kor - Grilled* Baked Eggplant with shrimp and ground pork, stays as a top 5 item to crave during lunch. Restaurant staff is always friendly and able to deliver within 10-15 minutes from ordering, which is always appreciated since our lunches are short.They have kept their décor minimal with simplicity, cleanliness, and brightly lit indirect lighting set up. They have also managed to keep their prices grounded (like a good Costco $1.50) making their value unparalleled despite the CPI adjustments and increases of the price of ingredients in the recent year.I love knowing that I am supporting local businesses and other hardworking Asian establishments when I dine at Battambang.

Thanks fellow Yelper for recommending this restaurant. The lady serviced us was friendly and cheerful. We ordered the papaya salad and lamb curry. The waiting time was minimal. We were offered vegetable soups before the main dishes. Light and tasty. Both dishes were full of flavor with descent portion. I got disappointed after finding out my papaya salad wasn't the traditional version like one of the Yelper posted. The lady said the original one had stronger flavor because of the sauce, and next time I can ask for it. I wish the option was provided on the menu. Though the "Americanized" one was good.

This place is a hidden gem. I've been here about 3 times now and the food has always been amazing. It doesn't seem to get too packed so you can always be seated quickly. Highly recommend everyone check this place out and their lunch specials are great.

Very great, attentive and friendly service, the food was delicious and flavorful, what else could you ask for this is my new favorite Cambodian spot to come eat at ! Love it here!

Came to visit the Bay area and explored the Oakland Chinatown area. We found this and it was a great find! It was our first time trying Cambodian food and it is delicious! The staff is very kind and attentive. We ordered a noodle dish with a delicious thick sauce (#70 on the menu) and for dessert we ordered the fried bananas-- DELICIOUS! Definitely Recommended!

Two of my sisters were already at Battambang for lunch. Lunch was at 1 PM. I arrived late around 1:45 PM, as I was having breakfast with several lady friends at another restaurant and we did not leave until 1:20 PM.Battambang's cuisine is Cambodian. Its location is within Oakland Chinatown. Because I was full from a heavy breakfast, I ordered an appetizer, #31 Num Banchou (Chicken & shrimp rice crepe). Description of the appetizer: Savory rice flour crepe filled with ground chicken, shrimp, bean sprout and onion served with a sweet vinegar fish sauce and peanut. It came with a small salad greens and sliced cucumber. The crepe was slightly crispy and delicious. Price: $10.95, excluding tax.My sisters had the grilled pork and eggplant dishes. I can only guess those two dishes were on point. They enjoyed them and had some leftover.Service was prompt and I did not wait long for my scrumptious appetizer. The waiter brought out the menu twice, as I needed to know the name and description of the tasty appetizer.Ambiance: casual and comfy. Nice artwork on the wall. Seating capacity is probably around 40 to 50 people. Drawback: parking is problematic. Street parking does not exist on a main thoroughfare such as Broadway. I believe the closest public parking garage is at the Pacific Renaissance Center, which is approximately two blocks east of this location.Return visit? Yes! This restaurant is a change from dining on Chinese cuisine constantly. It is near my brother's home.

My friends and I have dined at Battambang for lunch a couple of times now and really enjoyed the food and service. We came on weekdays both times as we were told Battambang is busy on weekends, which is understandable as the food is delicious & the price points are affordable. It was a wet chilly day this afternoon when we got to Chinatown and the choices were Chinese hotpot or Battambang - I said the person that pays is the decision maker so it was Battambang.The lunch specials are great deals so give them a try. We ordered 6 dishes this time, 4 from the regular menu and 3 lunch specials: sausages, chicken curry, Battambang noodles, pan-fried trout, shrimp & veggies skewers and the beef skewers. That sounds like a lot of food for 3 people but it was barely enough; we ate everything. We absolutely recommend this place for good Cambodian cuisine.

This is only my second or third time trying Cambodian food, but I enjoyed my lunch here.I stopped by with a friend for lunch on Friday. It was pretty empty around noon when we arrived, and a couple more parties trickled in later, but overall it was fairly quiet.They offer lunch specials Monday to Friday, 11-3 pm, which come with rice and a soup. We shared a couple of items:#29 slarb muan baouk (stuffed chicken wing) for $12.95 #94 amok trei (steamed catfish custard) for $18.95#7 kari sach ko (beef curry) on lunch menu special for $16.95We started off with the complimentary soup for the lunch special, which was flavorful and light. It comes with plenty of tofu and veggies, so I appreciated the healthy start to the meal.The stuffed chicken wings were really good. They take out the bone from the wing and stuff it with ground pork and bean thread, among other things. It's definitely a very unique way to eat chicken wings!The beef curry was pretty standard. It comes with beef and a good amount of veggies in a red curry sauce, which we asked to be mild. What was really interesting was the amok trei. According to the description, the dish consists of thinly sliced catfish in a coconut lemongrass egg custard, steamed in a banana leaf. I wasn't sure what to expect from it, but the catfish meat was very tender and flavorful. The texture was mushy, which was unexpected. The lemongrass flavor really comes through in the dish. Would definitely recommend for others to try as it's very unique. It's a smaller portion too, so it's a good complement to heartier dishes like curry or noodles.I think Battambang is a solid lunch spot in Chinatown/Old Oakland!

I absolutely love Battambang it was love at first bite! This is one of those hidden gem that's a staple in Oakland Chinatown. I ordered the smoked eggplant and let me tell you I was blown away by the flavors in this dish. Not only was it smokey and tangy, it was perfectly seasoned and a perfect pairing for the bed of rice it came with. The portion was huge too, I had enough eggplant to take hole for dinner! I also loved the soup that came with this dish, it was a clear broth with vegetables and a little bit of black pepper. It was a great appetizer! Battambang is a small restaurant that has a cozy vibe to it. It's not too brightly lit and has various paintings on the walls. The service was wonderful as well! The servers were very patient when you asked them questions about the dish. They didn't check on you much unless you needed more water, but I had no issues with that.

My friend and I went here for dinner. This is our first time ever getting Cambodian food!We decided to get the special, Amok Trei and the crab fried rice.Both are really good. The Amok Trei is a a steamed catfish custard. It was really good! It was was not fishy, and very flavorful. The crab rice was good too. There were noticeable chunks of crab in the crab fried rice. We also got dessert - the ice cream and the Amok Knor, which is a jackfruit custard. I personally love jackfruit, so wish there were more jackfruit chunks, but it's alright. The custard was warm and it was a nice contrast with the cold ice cream. We enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend to other people!