Angkor Chef

"First time Cambodian food experience feels like a first date!" Ordered a wide variety of foods including dessert. LOVED IT ALL.

Still disappointed in the flavor profile... Given the location and ambiance +1I feel like they did not give Khmer cuisine justice. Every dish we ordered lacked umami & flavor bombs. Although the service was friendly, I will not come here again to support.IF you are new to Cambodian cuisine it is worth a try...

Angkor Chef is a hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Cambodian cuisine! The moment you enter, you're greeted with a cozy atmosphere and the warm smile of the chef, who makes you feel right at home. The food is pure, traditional, and reminiscent of homemade family cooking--no fusion here, just genuine flavors that transport you straight to Cambodia. Each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and showcases the rich heritage of the cuisine.

I took my work team for holiday lunch at our favorite Cambodian restaurant in Downtown San Jose, Angkor Chef. Dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients by co-owner Chef Channy Chhi Laux. We each ordered a dish and shared with each other. We've had meals here before and have totally enjoyed what we ordered. This time around we had the Lok Lak (Steak and Salad), Angkor Noodles with shrimp, and Salmon with Mango Salad. We ended the meal with desserts that we shared: one called Nom Pkah Chan (a seasonal dessert, lotus blossom cookie with vanilla ice cream), and Jackfruit Rice, sticky rice made with mung bean topped with Jackfruit sitting in coconut sauce.The ambiance is warm with friendly service. Chef Channy's husband and co-owner Kent comes out to greet patrons to ask how their meal was.It's rare to find a Cambodian restaurant, and one that has vegan options. If you're ever in Downtown San Jose, check out Angkor Chef!

It's been awhile since I've been pleasantly surprised by a restaurant--brava.My friend and I stopped by this place before a concert and ordered the Sausage Trio, Mini Egg Rolls, Pineapple Curry, and Angkor Noodles. The standout was the homemade sausage, how they pack so much flavor into each one is INSANE!!! Kent, one of the co-owners, was our server and was so intentional with the pacing of the food and provided lovely conversation with the history of his passion project. I will absolutely be stopping by again.

This is a very cute little restaurant, and the chef and staff are nice. We came for lunch, and the food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, and meat eaters too.We were three people, and we had:Vegan fresh rolls with tasty dipping sauceAmok: Catfish, egg, kale, and coconut milk in a banana leaf bowlGinger tofu with riceLemongrass tofu with riceMango and sticky rice for dessertEach item was beautifully plated, fresh, and perfect amount of spice and flavor. All of them rated 5 stars with us. We also each had a glass of wine with lunch, and all three wines were great and paired well with the food. We'll definitely be back again soon!

Fantastic service and such a great intro to Cambodian cuisine! The mango salad was a standout--it reminded me of Thai papaya salad but had its own unique twist. Light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious! It wasn't crowded during lunch, and we were taken care of right away. Our waiter was so personable and made us feel like family! Such a great experience overall and can't wait to come back!

I recently spotted Angkor Chef when my husband and I were walking around downtown. I bookmarked the restaurant to hopefully go for a sit down dinner in the future since the place looked pretty. A few weeks later I saw that Angkor Chef was on Doordash, so rather than wait indefinitely to go in-person I decided to place a delivery order. I'm not familiar with Cambodian cuisine at all and honestly didn't have a clue as to what to get. The description of Lote Cha intrigued me. It was called a traditional Cambodian "street food" noodle dish. I figured it was comparable to Pad Thai. Since it was off their popularly ordered menu, it seemed to be my safe bet. What a unique noodle dish! It's nothing like Pad Thai in terms of flavor and even texture. I've never seen the short pin noodles before, which were cooked perfectly al dente, and the flavor of the sauce was heavier on the fish sauce. I enjoyed it, but it was too fishy for my husband. He loved the taro bites that I got as a side though! They weren't extra crispy as I imagine they would've been if we received them fresh out of the fryer (unfortunate downside to Doordash), but I was also pleasantly surprised by the flavor and texture. I've had taro fries before, but I liked how Angkor Chef cut them thinly into matchsticks. Interestingly the taro bites had a nice sweetness to it that reminded me of churros?! I'm glad I got to try Angkor Chef and explore a different cuisine.

First time trying Cambodian food and it did not disappoint. It's been on my list to try for a while and a little dinner reservation mishap led us here. So glad we decided to stop in and give this place a try to support a local business. We got the natang as an appetizer and the crispy rice was definitely homemade and had a little taste of coconut. With a little lime squeeze on top of the natang and crispy rice, it completed the dish. Steak with their special Tuk Prahok was great and salty and fishy just the way I like it. Pineapple curry was sweet as the pineapple chunks were fresh and did not taste like from a can, but would prefer it to be a little spicier. Both dishes came with a small side of rice that we also topped with natang to really explore all the flavors. This is a great place to grab a nice dinner before heading to some bars within walking distance.

Fantastic food, and service.The restaurant is also decorated in a very sophisticated and relaxing style. This is a great place to have a date or a small dinner party. I highly recommend the salmon dishes as well as the sticky rice desserts.