text: I am pretty jealous that there is a Cambodian restaurant in Phoenix while I am not aware of any in the Midwest Unbelievable I know but it seems like a lot of work to open up your own restaurant and cook Khmer food so maybe it is the reason no one has opened up one in Chicago Plus I been working on compiling recipes from my mom to create my own family Khmer cookbook so I know about the work involved I am part Cambodian and have been to Cambodia and have a good idea of what good Khmer food tastes like and this place does an excellent job The exterior made me feel like I was in a sketchy neighborhood but the interior was simple and tastefully decorated to make you think that you are elsewhere I am fascinated with seeing all the books on Cambodia I was relieved to see that there was no karaoke Khmer music videos going on That is so cliche for me and not even funny The spring rolls are pretty good here I had trouble deciding what to order since I was so familiar with all the items on there and it does cover quite a bit One major thing that is missing is Prahok this to me is one dishes that stand out from the other surrounding Southeast Asian country food dishes I would not mind seeing Sarai coconut jello and Bayng Janeau on the menu as well either but that is just because I love that stuff too Had I been home at my parents house Katheaw is a Saturday lunch staple so I decided to have it here even though it was Friday dinner It was very flavorful and maybe even better than the Katheaw I had in Cambodia Well the portion is smaller than you would get ordering pho from a Vietnamese restaurant In Cambodia I had to order bowls to get full so I think this might actually be the right amount My only complaint was the price My guess is that ingredients would be purchased from an Asian grocery store that other Southeast Asian restaurants like Thai and Vietnamese restaurants would also purchase items from The prices would or should be on par with that a spring roll did make my eyebrows perk up a bit where I think might be more reasonable taking into account the size of the roll and all the ingredients I have been getting creative with mine adding mangos and doing a brown rice wrapper so I can justify paying a premium for something that is a little more unique Our server was friendly and helpful with recommendations We did get a chance to speak a little Khmer Of course my face is going to get red from drinking I am Asian Lol I love the fact that the place is BYOB I would not mind stopping back in again and if I know of others coming out to Phoenix I will be sending them here Augh jah cha nygang main thain