Nom Banh Chok Somlaw Khmer (Nom Banh Chok for short) is the quintessential noodle soup of Cambodia. Guaranteed to be the most unique Southeast Asian noodle dish that you’ve ever tasted. It has been enjoyed with pride for centuries and is the only dish in Cambodian cuisine bearing the name that we call ourselves: Khmer.Continue reading “Nom Banh Chok”
Category Archives: Authentic Cambodian
Now Open Saturdays
Excited to announce our new extended hours and open on Saturdays!
Wine Pairing with Khmer Food
We are excited to serve Traditional Khmer food paired with our favorite wines from Dancing Crow Vineyards!
Lunch Special: November 27 – December 1
Cambodian curry with natural sweet and sour from pineapple, lemongrass paste, coconut cream, greens, and Thai basil. Contains fish and shellfish.
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!
Black Friday Sale
Black Friday sale prices good through Tuesday, November 28. Lemongrass Paste Thnot Sugar Salted Kampot Pepper
Lunch Special: November 20-22 & 24
Tender strips of steak served with a popular Cambodian steak sauce, Tuk Prahok (prahok, roasted garlic and chili pepper, fresh herbs, spices, eggplant, lime juice). Served. with steamed rice. Contains fish. Medium spiciness
Lunch Special: November 13-17
This absolutely delicious soup has a deep rich flavor with lots of veggies, perfect on a cold or rainy day. The soup’s base is prahok and lemongrass (kroeung) with just the right amount of tamarind for natural sourness. Served with steamed rice.
Chrouk Metae Returns for the Holidays
Customers have been asking, so we’re bringing back Chrouk Metae for the holiday season! The Angkor family recipe for Cambodian Chrouk Metae, or chili paste, balances spiciness with the rich flavor of red chili, making it a perfect accompaniment to traditional Cambodian food or fusion dishes. The Angkor Chrouk Metae boasts the full-bodied umami flavorContinue reading “Chrouk Metae Returns for the Holidays”
Lunch Menu Card
Located at 86 S. 1st St. San Jose, CAOpen for lunch M-F 11-3
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”
Pumpkin Tapioca Dessert
A favorite dessert for Cambodians in the Fall season with Kabocha squash, pearl tapioca, Thnot palm sugar and coconut cream. Click for recipe
Dinner Catering
Cambodian catering prepared with care by Angkor Chef.
Lunch Special: August 7-11
Cambodia’s National Dish; catfish fillets marinated in Lemongrass, sweet chili powder, coconut cream and egg. Baked in a handmade banana leaf bowl. Served with steamed rice.
Lunch Special: July 31 – August 4
Shredded green mango, tossed with prawns, Thai basil, and house sauce.
Lunch Special: July 13 – 23
Angkor Chef along with 47 other restaurants is excited to participate in SJ Dine Downtown July 13 – 23! #DTSJ, #DineDowntownSJ, #DTSJLove and #dtsjopen Dine Downtown is being promoted through SJDA’s (San Jose Downtown Association) marketing and communications channels and media and marketing partners.
Family Day at Angel Island
Chef Channy is one of the 5 Bay Area chefs selected to provide food at this year’s Family Day on Angel Island! For this special event, Chef Channy is serving Num Pang Sach Krawg Kroeung (lemongrass Chicken Sausage accompanied by fresh crunchy green papaya salad in a freshly baked baguette).
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
