Khmai

Chicago's 12 Best New Restaurants Of 2022 - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Our first time at Khmai we felt like a regular, and we left wanting to become a real one. This Rogers Park spot is only one of two Cambodian restaurants in Chicago, and there’s an undeniable magnetism the minute you’re greeted by the host. Khmai is overflowing with camaraderie—the staff and chef are always checking in and sharing stories, like how they evolved from a catering service into a full-fledged restaurant. But of course, the main draw is the food. We’re constantly looking up the rotating menu like it’s a recap of Survivor, trying to see if our favorites—fragrant and spicy somlar machu kreoung or sweet and tangy tamarind wings—survived their biweekly purge." - adrian kane, john ringor