Kampuchea Restaurant

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78 Rivington St (at Allen Street)
New York, NY 10002

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(212) 529-3901
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This place is great! The staff is really friendly and the sandwiches are fantastic! Always can count on it for a really tasty treat! Not sure what's up with that other review that...

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The food here is just not that amazing and verges on pricey for what it is -- for truly fabulous Vietnamese (this is not really cambodian food - they would serve Amok if so) in a ...

Tasty But Pricey 10/12/2007

I walked by this place many times since I live in the neighborhood and finally had a chance to give it a try recently. The decor and atmosphere was very nice. We ordered a crepe as appetizer which was tasty but hard to handle. The two bowls of noodles were an explosion of flavor in every bite but did not have enough noodles. It is supposed to be a noodle soup, put some more noodles in it! Overall, the portions were small and the food and drinks too pricey for what it is. I just couldn't help thinking I could of had a similar meal for about half the price a few blocks south in Chinatown. Pros: Tasty food Cons: small portions, pricey more
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Tasty and spicy Asian noodles with some tempting appetize... 8/8/2007

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Tasty and spicy Asian noodles with some tempting appetizers like short ribs. Lots of fresh ingredients and delicious combinations. Asian sandwiche... more
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Well done food, drinks and service 5/5/2007

I'm no expert on Asian cuisine, but I loved this place. My wife and I split a noodle dish and a sandwich. Both were excellent. They also had a surprisingly good choice of beer and my wife had some raspberry drink that she loved. Also a very cool/lively atmosphere. more
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Delicious! 4/16/2007

The food here is really good. I love you Chef!(Whoever you are). Chairs and seatings are uncomfortable, as with any chairs without a back. But the food makes up for it. Had their corn on the cob which I thought was a little dry, but still good. Their stew and their sandwiches are so delicious! But honestly, I think the menu is a bit pricey for what it is. I would drop $300 at a high-end french restaurant(no doubt), but I wouldn't eat here on a regular basis even though it is not even close to a high-end french restaurant. Just because I don't think it is worth it for what it is. Pros: Food. Cons: Chairs, price. more
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What a sandwich! 3/30/2007

Kampuchea is a great place to go for a low key dinner (you have to be comfortable sitting on stools) with high intensity flavors that are well put together. Plus, the service is friendly and the price is (on the whole) reasonable for the area. Definitely try an appetizer or two - we had the tofu salad the other night, and it was great. The pungency and spiciness were tempered by the freshness of the vegetables and clarity of the tofu. Even better was the thai eggplant sandwich - one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, meat or veggie. The eggplant was yielding and delicious, complemented by fresh carrots and cucumber with an amazingly seasoned mayo based sauce on a french-style small baguette that balanced a doughy inside with a satisfying crust. Let's just say my boyfriend and I were fighting over every last crumb. more
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They shouldn't have noodle in their name.. it is the worth noodle 3/10/2007

The only thing that is worth the visit to the place is their sandwiches. Their noodle taste like the worth Chinatown most uninteresting noodle, except chinatown noodle is much cheaper. Even their sandwich, though good, but not worth the price. You can get much cheaper and better Vietnamese sandwiches else where in NYC. Overly hyped. Only for non foodies who has never really had real truthly good Asian food. Pros: Nice decor Cons: Slow waiter, Bad Food more
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True example what a restaurant should be 2/10/2007

Very simple: the food is amazing. the service attentive not over bearing. the atmosphere.. superb. You can relax, eat and get lost in conversation. Pros: Complete restaurant more
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Very nice service, food 1/30/2007

I went here on a busy Saturday night at around 10pm. We didn't have to wait long because we opted for a seat at the bar. The place was crowded and loud, but the bar was the perfect seat because we were able to sit close enough to hear each other over the din. The atmosphere was very enjoyable - happy pre-bar 20- and 30-year-olds. I had the pork sandwhich. It was very flavorful with a really great contrast between the crusty bread, tender pork, and crunchy cucumbers. My only complaint was the the pork was quite fatty and in thick pieces, so it was hard to eat it in the sandwich. They even had Magic Hat beer, which I had to order since I went to college in VT. Since we were sitting at the bar, so close to the kitchen, the chef asked us how our food was. He was very friendly and it just added to my entire experience. I'd definitely come back here and recommend to my friends. To comment on a past reviewer's advice to go to Momofuku instead: I agree that Momofuku's food is slightly superior, but Kampuchea has a much better atmosphere. Pros: Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food Cons: Could be a bit of a wait more
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really good time 1/27/2007

Very nice restaurant. I heard it was new after I went there. But when we walked by it was really busy so we went in to take a look. The room is very beautiful, so warm and inviting. We finally got seated half an hour later. Had the Filet soup and grilled corn, my friend also ordered the pnom? panh soup which was extremely flavorful. This is a real find, their broths are extra ordinary. fresh and delicious food. Pros: Delicious noodle soups, very good corn for this time of year more
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Go to Momofuko or Fatty Crab instead 1/22/2007

The food here is just ok. We went when they fist opened and thought that it was just average. We decided to try them again since we live in the neighborhood and still the food was just ok. I ordered one of their specialty drinks and substituted Ketel One vodka instead of Cachaca and they added two dollars to the price of the drink. It was thirteen dollars. The pour on the wines was very small and not worth twelve dollars for the pinot noir and eight dollars for the rioja for such small glasses of wine. This is a restaurant in the LES, not a club. When I told the waiter I felt I was being taken for the drinks he brought it to the attention of the manager who did nothing. I will not go back to this place. It would be one thing if it was the quality of Fatty Crab or Momofuko but it doesn't even come close. Go to one of those places instead. Pros: a really good waiter but that's it Cons: bad value more
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Very good time 1/22/2007

wanted to try this place out, went there this weekend with some friends. First and foremost, the food is excellent. Starting off with the soups since they named themselves a noodle bar. the soups we had were the Phom penh katiev, the Filet mignon and the rice soup. We started off by sharing the mussels, the grilled coconut corn (absolutely devine) and grilled prawns that are actually big and juicy. all very very good. The broths to all these dishes were something I never really had before. Rich, clean and hardy. Seems like they really take their pride in making these dishes. we wish they had some desserts though. I can see why they receive such press and attention. the room and decor is so pleasing, very nice to get lost in conversations with your friends. the music gets a bit loud, but it is very fun there. I really reccomend this place, I want to go back and try some of their sandwiches, I have heard they are amazing also. Pros: the best broth in the city more
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Totally awesome sandwiches 1/15/2007

They have the best bah mi like sandwiches in town and they are HUGE!!!!!!! I was there with a group of 4, tried these sadwiches: skirt steak.... beautiful!! Pork meatballs-- out of this world. The eggplant.. surreal!! the berkshire pork.......Awesome! I want to go back to try the oxtail sandwich. And it was fun to be there, the music playlist is so groovy. Pros: The best sadwiches, great drinklist, great beer more
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Oxtail sandwhich 1/7/2007

I don't think I've ever had an oxtail sandwhich before, so I have nothing to go on. But this is one awesome sandwhich. Never had anything like it. I went there with 3 friends, the place is hip and fun and really relaxing. We all shared their specialty soups that I couldn't get enough of either. The corn with coconut mayo?? so... so good. We only had a small issue with the service not getting our drinks on time, but what do expect it is the L.E.S. Pros: Oxtail sandwhich, Coconut corn, atmoshpere and music Cons: off service more
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Fun and Relaxed. 1/4/2007

Kampuchea is a fun place with a relaxed atmosphere. The food is good, though the menu is slightly limited (especially for vegetarians). The pho is more authentic than most other South East Asian restaurants around. Best idea is to share food with a group and just try a couple of different things. Pros: Atmosphere, cuisine (Cambodian food is so hard to find) Cons: limited menu more
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Gotta get it! It's that good... 1/4/2007

I have been hearing so much buzz about this restaurant that I had to set it up to fail...but I was so blown away. The corn...the eggplant sandwich...the filet mignon...the lychee fizz...I can go on. It was so yummy and so quaint - I can't wait to go back. Yes, there is a wait but the wait is for sure worth it. The vibe and energy makes it great for groups or just a fun upbeat dinner. Great design for a small space - little hints that make it all pull together. I LOVE IT! It's a must. Pros: Food + Price Cons: Service can be stepped up a bit more
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Holy soup! 1/2/2007

I celebrated my birthday there this past week. (Although the wait was a bit long) WE LOVED IT. The filet soup is out of this world. The broths are amazing!! I can't wait to go back.... matter of fact.. I am craving it now... ta ta.. Pros: Soups, crepes, grilled corn Cons: they don't take reservations, dam!! more
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Awesome noodles 1/2/2007

I have been trying to go here since they opened. I live around the corner and brought my friends 6 times there. We finally got in the third time. Although it was a little frustrating the first two times, it is definately worth the wait. The food is really really good. I can safely say that we've tried pretty much everything on the menu. Their beef broths are amazing. Very hardy and clean. You can't get this anywhere. I have tried pretty much every noodle place in the city and their broths are so refreshingly healthy. I think my favorite out of the soups have to be the prawns 'katiew' ? The prawns are gigantic and fresh. And the filet soup is out of this world. Filet mignon in a soup??? who would have thought that you can serve filet mignon in a soup and make it so damn good. Things we've gotten that is to not miss. The grilled corn with coconut, the grilled skirt steak sandwhich and savory crepes. They are a little more expensive, but what would you rather have, real ingredients or chinatown 'msg'? I am so glad they are in my neighborhood. Pros: damn good food Cons: waiting, but you can drink more
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awful and overpriced 12/28/2006

noodle soup WAY too salty and hardly any noodles ...glass of wine was skimpy,crepes soggy, had much better vietnamese food for less than 1/2 the price at doyers vietnamese and other chinatown spots. Pros: uh-uh! Cons: tons, I tells'ya! more
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they will be a long term fixture 12/7/2006

Just had my third visit to this restaurant. it is always nice to see such improvements to an establisment that seems to care about everything they do. First the dining room and the open kitchen is so inviting and pleasing on the eye. I can sit there forever. I also heard that the chef owner built everything himself. I have been there with different friends, and I have to say that the food has become outstanding. I agree with the previous writer that you need to give places a chance to work through their problems. Anyone complaining about any restaurant just doesn't know what they are talking about. The corn, the crepes and their broths are the best thing I've tasted around the world. I have never tasted a 'pho' like broth like this. hands down. Pros: food, decor, staff... worth all the hype Cons: very few more
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Great first impression 12/6/2006

Kampuchea Noodle Bar made a great first impression on our most recent trip to New York. We stumbled upon it on 12/1/2006 (their second night opened) and were so pleased we came back to eat there again on Monday. The place, though small, is warm and inviting. The staff was friendly, enthusiastic and, although they weren't able to answer all my questions about the menu yet, they went the extra mile to go and find out. Although we found the seasoning uneven in the soup and stew selections we ordered, we had no arguement with the quality of the ingredients nor the quantity. The salads, sandwiches and crepes were amazing and the grilled corn just might become their signature dish. It seems unfair to expect a place that has just opened to have worked out every glitch yet but Kampuchea seems well on its way to working out the kinks and becoming a welcome fixture to the LES eating scene. Pros: staff, ambiance and menu choices Cons: some dishes unevenly seasoned more
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Editorial

  • In a nod to the casual-dining trend, Ratha Chaupoly of Lower East Side stalwart Kampuchea annexed an adjacent space and converted it into an Asian-style pub serving flavorful Cambodia nibbles and cocktails. Instead of burgers and Tsingtao, the chic spot (subway-tile ceiling, forest-green walls, an interplay of rustic and gleaming wood) serves small plates as affordable as they are imaginative. Expect tamarind-glazed pork ribs, green-mango salad dotted with dried shrimp and numpang sandwiches, including oxtail with tamarind and honey served aside sweet-potato chips.

  • 2/25/2010 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tue-Thu 5:30pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-4pm, 5:30pm-12am; Sun 12pm-4pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card, Discover, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown
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