I came here party of 2 on Saturday at 12 pm and waited about 20 min before being seated. The interior is a lot more spacious than how it looks outside. Ordered the student noodles and the house special with thick rice noodles. Both dishes tasted good and hearty, but the student noodles came out lukewarm. The broth with the pork bone served on the side was delicious and rich, but it was a bit salty that I had to chug water down afterwards. The cha quai was a great addition to dip into the broth. Overall a good experience but could use some improvements.

This place gets its charm by being authentically Cambodian. Their hours from 7am-3pm which could be hard for some folks to come but this comes from a tradition that runs on Cambodian time because typically native Cambodians use this time to go out and eat, its something my dad picked up and I think that's a good way that this restaurant serves and honors its community in subtle ways. It also is a good promotion of work-life balance for the employees which is a model to always look out for in the restaurant industry. Additionally, it's well nestled in Cambodia Town, so you have to be in the thick of the community to know this spot. It appears like a house-turned restaurant which adds an element of home and nostalgia as if you're eating a bowl of noodles from a Cambodian mom.The walls are decorated in charming trinkets from the motherland. I know they're opening new locations, but this is where it started so it will always taste good and feel the best. I'm glad to see their popularity reach a wide amount of consumers being exposed to Cambodian cuisine, they're doing right by the culture. This is an authentic Cambodian eating experience that is accessible to even those who are not Khmer. The menu is clear for those who are not familiar with Cambodian cuisine. Everything is good and made with love. So take the staffs food recommendations if you can not decide. It's one of those noodle soup shacks that heals your soul after a good spoon of umami uniquely savory broth. I'm glad to see they are branching out. This is one of the places that inevitably gets so popular, it's restaurant is crammed. I say get a bowl and dine-in once, then if the waitlist didn't annoy you (which it usually does) get it to-go and enjoy at the signal hill park nearby or at home. The food itself is always good. Despite being a noodle shack, the broth has good clarity, intense umami flavors, and its the perfect base to the toppings. Noodles are always perfectly cooked. There is a variety of condiments so you can tailor it to your preference (my favorite is the pickled chilis you can take between each bite). I encourage trying all of the things on their menu so you get a good sense of home-style Cambodian food. Do try to get one of their breads, those are hard to come by and not a lot of restaurants serve them anymore. Fried bread and noodle soup is a classic combination to elevate your taste buds.

This place has been open since 1980's. An authentic Cambodian restaurant that will just blow your mind with their magic healing soup. I came here after a half-marathon, so my body was pretty beat up. However, after their noodle and soup I actually felt so much better. We got #15, #17 and student noodle. Tip: ask for broth on the side as you will get a pork bone with meat on it. Get the meat bread and sesame bread. Dip into the broth because it will really bring out the flavor. Put yourself on the waitlist on Yelp because they have a limited seating. Parking: no designated spot. You will probably find one in neighborhoods nearby. Overall, the staff was nice and it really felt like a local mom and pop store. Highly recommend if you want a real authentic Cambodian food!

Love the hole in the wall restaurant. First time trying Cambodian food. Feels very authentic and the doughnut bread is so freaking good. Lightly crispy on the outside and chewy and fluffy on the inside. Their noodle soups are perfect for a hangover. Make sure you put yourself on the waitlist via Yelp early on to save some time. It took us about an hour on the list for a Sunday morning. Otherwise the restaurant is super fast and efficient and the food so worth the wait.

Eat like a Cambodian! Noodles and rice porridge are common breakfast options for Khmer people and I love how this place is unapologetically Cambodian. While it may not be as "refined" compared to other Asian cuisines, keeping the culture intact is prominent and I do enjoy how they use ingredients and prepare the items in a way that is that is common for the everyday Cambodian. I got the Phnom Penh House Special with broth on the side. I added a little bit of broth to help re-soften the noodles as well. The flavor is there and has soul. Service was friendly and helpful in answering questions. The ambiance was nice with some Khmer decor. parking can be a little bit of a pain. Other than that, highly recommend trying this place out since it stays true to Cambodian cuisine!

My Khmer parents adore this place and always look forward to eating here when they get a chance to visit Long Beach. It's highly recommended to reserve in advance since the wait times can get a bit long. Parking is also challenging during peak hours. We got cha quai (fried breadsticks aka Chinese donuts) to share and I ordered a dry Mo's Special. Ordering the noodles dry allows you to get soup on the side. Mo's special is great for people like he who don't like to eat liver. The broth has a sweet and fragrant garlic flavor and comes with a big bone that usually has marrow inside. I like how this place has a nice intersection between traditional and modern culture.

If you want Cambodian noodles, this is the place to go. This place was packed on a Sunday early afternoon, not surprised since their hours are limited to 7a-3p. We put our names on the yelp waitlist and it was about 20 min before we were seated. The people here are all very friendly. I think it's family owned. It looks small from the outside but they actually had quite a lot of seating. They're very efficient so the turnaround time seemed pretty fast. Their menu is extensive. From noodle soups and dry noodles with soup on the side or stir-fried noodles and even rice porridge (congee), they have it all. Since it was my first time here, I opted for the #1, the Phnom Penh Special Noodle Soup, it's a pork based broth with sliced pork, ground pork, stomach, liver, and shrimp. It was fantastic. The broth was perfectly rich and the meat perfectly tender. My friend also got the #1 but as a dry noodle with the soup on the side. Apparently, when you order the dry version, you also get the bone-in pork with the soup which my friend absolutely loved. I'll have to try it next time. We also got the nom hing (round bread)...think chinese donut but with sesame seeds. This would have been with a rice porridge if we had the stomach for more food, but again, maybe next time. The restaurant is located on the corner of a busy street. There are no parking lots, just street parking, so be prepared to circle around for a while looking for an open spot in one of the local neighborhoods.

I've been wanting to come here for a while after seeing all the hype on social media and it definitely did not disappoint! I had the house special noodle with half rice noodle and half egg noodle and soup on the side and a fried donut to dip in the soup. The rice noodles were similar to that of a pad see ew and the egg noodles were chewy and fresh. Both complimented the rich beefy soup broth well. Something that piqued my interest was their sweet hot sauce made with sugar, peppers, and a fish sauce which the waitress mentioned is made in house and is different at every cambodian restaurant. The wait staff were also extremely nice and attentive - promptly replacing my chopsticks after I dropped them haha. Pro tip: the wait does get pretty long so try adding yourself to the waitlist on the app beforehand!

Yo this neighborhood is ROUGH. Street parking was horrible even for a weekday and when you finally park, look out for the big piles of dog poop on the sidewalk and the stench of the sewer. Despite this, this was our favorite meal in our little road trip. The Phnom Penh noodles dry with rice noodles hit the spot. The broth was piping hot and so savory with the pork meat falling off the bones. The noodles were cooked perfectly aldente. The meat toppings were also delicious with my favorite being the liver. Don't forget to get the long donut to soak up the delicious soup. Husband got the beef and meatballs noodle soup and that was so good too. Meat pies were also delicious with a hot crispy crust and tasty meat filling. Food came out quick. Service was ok. You know the type... nice but not too friendly and welcoming. It's small inside but offered a very homey feel. If the location and service was better, it'd be an easy 5/5 in my book.