Phnom Penh Restaurant — Restaurant in Lowell

You don’t come here for the ambiance — you come here to eat and go. The food is decent and consistent, though not the best Cambodian food I’ve ever had. It’s reliable, but doesn’t stand out in a crowd. The service is always friendly, but it’s a bit hit or miss depending on the day. You’ll either have your tab dropped off at the table or be asked to pay at the counter, which can feel a little awkward if you’re not sure what to expect.

The menu isn’t as varied as other Cambodian spots around town, but they do a decent job with what they offer. It’s a simple, no-frills kind of place.

One plus is that there’s plenty of seating for both small and large groups, so whether you're flying solo or rolling in with a big crew, you'll find a spot to settle in.

Parking is pretty straightforward — there’s street parking in the front and a lot in the back. If you park in the back, though, be prepared for a bit of an off-putting entry experience. You’ll walk right past the dumpster, and the path to the dining room takes you right by the bathrooms and kitchen. Not exactly the most welcoming introduction.

All in all, it’s a solid option if you’re in the area, but don’t expect anything too fancy. It’s a no-nonsense, get-in-and-out...

I honestly don't know what to make of the meal I had here. I was expecting something perhaps similar to Vietnamese, Thai, or even Burmese food. They recommended three dishes. One was chicken with ginger and rice, another was short fat noodles with beef, and the last was a pork soup. Unfortunately, none of them were pleasant. The chicken was tough, bland, and the ginger was almost inedible - stringly and hard (maybe it was deep-fried?). The beef dish was unpleasantly greasy and underseasoned (which is odd for East Asian food!). The broth in the soup had what I can only describe as an unpleasant taste. The best way to describe the overall flavor of the meal is to imagine fresh flavors and then imagine the exact opposite.

Based on the reviews, I would assume I ordered the wrong dishes, but these were the restaurant's recommended dishes. Maybe it was just a...

I've only been here once but I love it. Very friendly staff. Did looked and tasted great. It is more expensive than I expected. I got a fried rice with pepper beef loc lac and a fried egg on top. Yes all are oily food. This gave a bit oil layer at the bottom if that bother you. But it has the great Wok Hei or breathe of dragon. The rice are slightly burnt. All those cancer causing goodness. The lime sauce was a great touch to cut the heaviness. The fried egg has half runny yellow gold yet it could used higher heat to get the burnt edges.

Although the dish was on the large size. I wouldn't expect you be $20 which is kinda steep for lunch. I mean the value is there. But I think most ppl would spend $15 for smaller portion? Then you add tax and tips on top. Maybe a soda. Man things are...