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Angkor Chef and Sauces Featured in the Mercury News
Angkor Chef restaurant along with Angkor sauces and spices featured in the San Jose Mercury News Eat Drink Play section as one of a dozen recommended great gift ideas for the holiday season!
Angkor Chef is ready for Soft-Open
Angkor Chef is now available for dine-in lunch with our full menu but limited seating. We first opened 2 weeks ago with a private party request for 16; now have 6 more seats and continue to expand each day to 50 seats. This gradual growth allows us to perfect our service for our walk-in guests.Continue reading “Angkor Chef is ready for Soft-Open”
Num Pang Sach Krawg Kroeung
Lemongrass Chicken Sausage accompanied by fresh crunchy green papaya salad in a freshly baked baguette – Available in the SF Bay Area on Shef and catering engagements. This sandwich is shows some French-influence in Cambodian cuisine. Num Pang (in Khmer) or Banh Mi (in Vietnamese) means French Bread or baguette. Sach Krawg Kroeung means LemongrassContinue reading “Num Pang Sach Krawg Kroeung”
Weekly Special: Cambodian Curry
Mild curry flavor with smooth broth and robust lemongrass aroma in every bite. Your choice of chicken or vegan (tofu).
Angkor Chef Makes The Mercury News
We are thrilled to see both Angkor Food and Angkor Chef mentioned in the article. You can tell that Linda Zavoral (the reporter) is very interested in Khmer cuisine and culture. https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/05/30/san-jose-5-restaurants-french-vietnamese-mexican-cambodian-and-more-taking-over-key-downtown-spots/?clearUserState=true
Weekly Special
Take advantage of mango season with our iconic Mango Rice dessert. $2 off regular price while they last. Order Here
Angkor Chef 1st Day in Downtown San Jose
Angkor Chef has been cooking Cambodian food for the Silicon Valley community for more than two years. Many thanks to our supporters, we are now in our new location in downtown Jose where we offer the same delicious food that is true and unique to Khmer culture. Today is our first day operating in thisContinue reading “Angkor Chef 1st Day in Downtown San Jose”
Angkor Chef – A Cambodian Restaurant
We found a new location for our Cambodian Restaurant. Right in the middle of Downtown San Jose! The Grand Opening is schedule for this Summer.
Corn Chowder
A hearty soup to welcome the fall season while fresh corn are still available. It is naturally sweet and creamy with deep warmth from white Kampot peppercorns.
Beet Soup
Cambodian Mango Rice
Cambodian style Mango Rice with roasted mung beans for that special texture and flavor. The mung beans are like tiny roasted coffee beans burst with flavor in every byte.
Lemongrass Tofu Stir-fry
A popular vegan dish at Angkor Chef. Stir-fry using Cambodian traditional lemongrass paste (Kroeung)
Cambodian Fish Custard – Amok
A must try so you can say that you know Cambodian cuisine; fresh fish fillets sliced and marinated in Kroeung, sweet chili powder and coconut cream. Memory Lane Every time I make Amok, I am taken back to happy childhood days. I can vividly see the smiling faces of ladies, laughing, telling jokes, and teasingContinue reading “Cambodian Fish Custard – Amok”
Prahok Ktis
This is a very popular Cambodian dipping sauce; creamy and complex flavor will have you coming back for more! You can eat it with rice or like finger food; dipping an assortment of vegetables into the sauce.
Cambodian Gumbo
With a thick consistency and deep, rich flavor, it’s no wonder this soup is known as Cambodian Gumbo!
Pan Fried Pearl Noodles
Pearl (pin) noodle stir-frys are a great Cambodian comfort food and are also common among street food vendors.
Avocado Toast
Have some avocado in your stash? They don’t last long, here is a quick and delicious way to enjoy them with Cambodian peppercorn sauce (Tuk Meric).
Cambodian Cold Soup
A cold soup with seasonal summer vegetables, herbs, smoked salmon and sliced hard boiled eggs. Drenched in a savory and sour broth of tamarind and fresh lemon juice. The Cambodian version of Gazpacho!
Tuk Prahok Steak
The perfect pairing for your favorite steak, the spicy and complex flavor combination of prahok with fresh herbs, spices, crunchy eggplant and a touch of natural acidity from tamarind and lime juice. The most memorable steak sauce!