Category Archives: Authentic Cambodian

Beef Skewers

Grilled Cambodian beef skewers pair slices of certified Angus beef with lemongrass and a fragrant Cambodian seven-spice blend expertly grilled to perfection. Come try this dish at Angkor Chef, the Cambodian restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown San Jose! If you are not local to Silicon Valley, you can follow the recipe to makeContinue reading “Beef Skewers”

Lotus Flower Cookie

The Khmer Lotus Flower Cookie (Nom Pkah Chan) is a traditional Cambodian treat that is as beautiful as it is delicious. These delicate cookies are shaped like a blooming lotus flower, symbolizing purity, prosperity, and Cambodian heritage. Made from a lightly sweetened batter of flour, coconut milk, eggs, and sugar, the cookies are fried toContinue reading “Lotus Flower Cookie”

Pineapple Curry Noodle Soup

Healthy and creamy with natural sweet and sour from pineapple, it’s no wonder that Pineapple Curry is a comfort food. This soup is repared with all natural ingredients and no added sugar. Despite its beautiful deep red color, this popular Cambodian curry is not spicy! Come try this dish at Angkor Chef, the Cambodian restaurantContinue reading “Pineapple Curry Noodle Soup”

Nom Banh Chok

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”

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”

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”