le cambodge

The food is good but lower your expectations on having the same thing as the actual food in Cambodia. It’s understandable that the dishes are different as it is open in Paris and they have to make it mostly to satisfy the non-cambodians’ tastes. Overall, it’s still a great restaurant.

Great expérience ! Food amazing, the Bo buns are so good (taste, portion etc) . They accommodate kids menu, my daughter love her chicken with noodles. Staff is super friendly and prices reasonable. The tapioca, coconut & banana dessert was superb.

If you find this review helpful in some way, please give it a Like. Thank you ... My friend who's been at this restaurant a few years back dragged me here for a lunch break even though it was a bit out of the way from where we were sightseeing. They must be popular in the neighborhood and in high demand - we went to their two "petit" locations (which didn't serve noodles with soup) before ending up at this "proper" location. All three locations were within walking distance & owned/operated by the same people. I'm very glad he dragged me here. They served both Cambodian & Vietnamese dishes. We had the spring rolls, pho with fried spring rolls & Cambodian chicken soup (I didn't realize this was served with rice, I requested to switch it out with noodle) along with fresh lemonade. Everything was authentic, delicious, vegetables were super fresh/plentiful and the meat (chicken, beef, pork) was tasty & cooked just right. I can see why it's very popular. I would definitely come back again & pay my friend forward by bringing others who haven't been here. There was indoor & outdoor seating. Be warned, the tables were very close to each other, the chairs were tiny and the table was tiny - we had to juggle all our orders. Also, beware smokers if you grab an outdoor table. Everybody made it work though.

We had a lovely time at this heavily underrated place! The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was top tier. Recommend x100

Good food, bad service. It was very hard for the people to explain in English what kind of food they serve. The just put the food on our table and walked away. The taste was actually good, but not authentic (adapted to the taste of Paris people).

Recommended. Lovely Cambodian food in a nice setting just off Canal St Martin. Loved the spring roll starter. About €54 for 2 - starters, mains and a carafe of wine. We were there on a Sunday - seems to be open all day on Sunday.

I came here with my wife and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. The menu has a good selection of Cambodian dishes to choose from. I had Lok Lak and it was well-cooked, well-seasoned and delicious. The prices are very reasonable. Staff were very accommodating and had a good command of English. The restaurant is quite small with all the tables squished together, but it makes for a cosy atmosphere. There were definitely more locals than tourists, which has to be a good sign. Recommended.

We went to Le Cambodge on a sunny Sunday in August for lunch. There were not a lot of guests and we were able to sit on the terrasse outside. The service was prompt and friendly. I decided for a Bobun, which arrived already a few minutes later. It looked great the taste was excellent and everything looked very fresh. The restroom was small but very clean. All in all a very pleasant lunch stop!

I was really excited to try Le Cambodge! I ordered take out. The woman who took my order was very nice. My meal was just okay. I ordered the Lo Lak, and the meat was very chewy. I could barely eat it. The rice needed salt. The spring rolls were good though!

After a delayed and missed flight (my fault) we were very tired and wanted to have our first meal in Paris. Since I am very fond of the Cambodian cuisine and the French colonized Cambodia for almost 90 years, hoping to find some excellent grub. Service was very disorganized and the server kept trying to talk us out of ordering items saying "they are too big for the 3 of us to share". I said it is fine I still want to proceed with the order. The food and service were both a let down. The price was on the high end and we will not go back.

My friend who's been at this restaurant a few years back dragged me here for a lunch break even though it was a bit out of the way from where we were sightseeing. They must be popular in the neighborhood and in high demand - we went to their two "petit" locations (which didn't serve noodles with soup) before ending up at this "proper" location. All three locations were within walking distance & owned/operated by the same people. I'm very glad he dragged me here. They served both Cambodian & Vietnamese dishes. We had the spring rolls, pho with fried spring rolls & Cambodian chicken soup (I didn't realize this was served with rice, I requested to switch it out with noodle) along with fresh lemonade. Everything was authentic, delicious, vegetables were super fresh/plentiful and the meat (chicken, beef, pork) was tasty & cooked just right. I can see why it's very popular. I would definitely come back again & pay my friend forward by bringing others who haven't been here. There was indoor & outdoor seating. Be warned, the tables were very close to each other, the chairs were tiny and the table was tiny - we had to juggle all our orders. Also, beware smokers if you grab an outdoor table. Everybody made it work though.

Nice interior and the cleanest washroom I've found in Paris.. The chicken curry was average, not a great sauce. Friendly staff.

When we found a Cambodian restaurant in Paris, we had to try it! We didn't expect the restaurant to look so classy and couldn't find it right away! They have an English menu. My boyfriend who speaks Cambodian was impressed with the way the Parisian servers pronounced the dishes. The Shrimp Spring Rolls were good! They use very thin vermicelli so it the fish sauce really gets soaked into the Spring Rolls well. The Shrimp taste very fresh and sweet. Somlam Tchou was very sweet... too sweet and it was hard to finish. The flavor was pretty overwhelming. Nom Peuchok was ok... it's a mix of coconut milk with curry powder. I'm not too sure how this dish is actually suppose to taste in Cambodia, but it was a little boring. The flavor was just coconut milk and there wasn't any interesting kick. Nothing that impressed me. There is some white fish in there, but it didn't accentuate the flavor :(

Wow this place exceeded my expectations. Never had Cambodian food before but definitely a fan now. I guess it tasted like a sweeter version of Vietnamese food to me. All menus in French only, we got the beef summer rolls (good with amazing sauce), beef soup -which comes with noodles and the bay bon, a mixed dish of beef onion and shrimp over vermcelli with lettuce and mint and bean sprouts to wrap it in. Everything was fresh, simple and delicious. Place got super packed at dinner time, lots of take out orders , for an order of fried spring rolls to go and it was delicious 。 instead of ordering from a waiter directly you write down ur order on a paper and hand it to the friendly but understaffed waitstaff--- are all Parisian establishments understaffed, seems to be a common issue

(3.5 stars) Tasty, fresh, cheap and friendly. J'aime ca! I came here on a Friday night after being (rudely) turned away at nearby vegetarian joint, Soya. I had been traveling for 2 weeks in France and was in dire need of something light and healthy after eating way too much heavy French food! Le Cambodge did the trick with the vegetarian bobun. Lots of veggies and the vermecelli noodles were great! The sauce could have been spicier but all in all, a solid meal. The service was kind to a non-native French speaker and although there was a line, I never felt rushed and they didn't give me sass for dining alone at a table for 2. A good option in the Canal St. Martin 'hood.

Not sure where you're from but I'm pretty sure this is not considered authentic Cambodian food. The curry was tomato based and the Bobun is a vermecilli bowl which is pretty good, however traditionally a Vietnamese dish. I think it's geared more towards "parisians" definitely not an authentic Cambodian restaurant.

So wandering around the streets of the Latin Quarter starving and soaked through I happened across Le Cambodge a Vietnamese/Laos/Cambodian restaurant situated in small inconspicuous strip of restaurants. Entering this restaurant I already decided I need an appetizer, meal, and desert so I ordered one of the prix fixed meals. I started with a shrimp salad with shredded papaya-delish to say the least. Then I followed this course with steamed cod carefully wrapped in a bamboo leaf and followed by a very eggy flan. It was all good but I tend to like my flan on the sweeter side... I would definitely recommend!

Nice try. Good vibe and nice terrace but the food is meh. The bo bun comes predressed and swimming in their sauce. "Mix it well" the waiter says. Well, the bowl is so small, you really can't do that. So you start with flavorless bites and dive into a salty, soupy mess. There are far better places with more interesting menu, better execution and lower prices. Even the drinks were overpriced.

Great food. I had the bo bun special. I tried some na tin, and it's amazing. Friendly staff, and clean bathroom.

I am very disappointed here. I walked in already dissatisfied. I see nothing authentic here. Nothing here taste like Cambodian food. The lady server was rude to me. Came to eat 7 pm and it's not busy yet. Do not waste your time here!!!!!!!!!!

I would give this 10 stars if I could. We got it to go as the restaurant had a wait and was full. That was the first hint that it was good. Our food was ready in 15 minutes and nicely packaged. We ordered the egg rolls, curry chicken, lemongrass beef and the shrimp bobuns. Savory dishes that left us wanting more. Just the right amount of spice with lovely flavor. We will have this again while we are in Paris.

This place is awesome!!!!!! My sister and I were looking for some Asian Restuarant around the area cuz it's close to our hotel. We got here around 9:30pm on Thursday night and it's so packed, only 4 seats left. The server was super nice and he speaks good English (thanks god cuz they don't have menu in English) he explained everything for us even he was super busy. The foods came out pretty fast and so good. If u never have Cambodia food before, to be award that the noodles soup is kinda sweet and everything else is perfect ;) We will def come back when we visit Paris again.

Amazing food! Lok lak, Lemongrss beef, Chicken curry,beef soup, all very delicious! Will definitely come back!

While in Paris we experienced the Cambodian food. We were desperately seeking a Chinese restaurant but to no avail. Luckily, we ran into a British guy that knew exactly where a Cambodian restaurant was and out of desperation we agreed that would suffice. After he mockingly yelled, "You want Chinese food here in Paris? Are you F@%ing jokin mon?" and we all had a hearty laugh he pointed us to the right location. The area was quant similar to NYC the real estate is hard to come by in Paris so we had to make way for a family of five right in the middle of the kitchen traffic, this was not pleasant but the food made up for it. Lot's of varieties to choose from, tasteful and although not a direct Cambodian fanny I enjoyed the mix of noodle, vegetable and curry sauce known as kroeung. Yes, similar to Indian curry but straight out of the Khmer kitchen although, geographically it did not make sense....Indian curry in a Cambodian restaurant in the middle France they still came out with four stars after all why should I penalize them for my ignorance right?

What a cute little restaurant that serves great authentic Cambodian dishes. The egg rolls were awesome, and came with all the lettuce and bean sprouts for you to wrap with. The bun was a great light rice noodle dish, and the natin was a full flavored curry dish. I know it is Cambodian, but the place is also oh so very Parisian.

Authentic taste! Visiting Paris and looking for some Khmer food that reminds me of home. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for great Khmer cuisine!

This was our last meal, and one of the most memorable for me. It was off the beaten path, but worth coming to. I am Chinese Cambodian, and was born in Cambodia but raised in the US. My mom cooks both Chinese and Khmer food so I grew up eating both, and have been to both China and Cambodia and am a food lover to the nth degree. There's not really any Cambodian restaurants in the Midwest or in the US in general. I knew that with the French occupation and influence in Cambodia that I would have to find one in Paris, and this was a great selection. I have to say that this place isn't authentic in the sense that someone who is used to food being cooked a certain way by others - but doesn't necessarily make it right or good. I see that vermicelli noodles are used for the nam chau and the nom pecheuk, but I am not sure if it's a result on the limitations and type of imports the France makes for these kinds of products. I actually appreciated the choice on this as it did seem to soak in the flavor of sauces pretty well and is used in bang hoy anyways. My fiance and I were one of the firsts to be seated at 7pm or so, which might be early in European standards for dinner. We did not make reservations, but I hear it might be worth it as the place can get busy. Our waitress took us to a seat outdoors based on our preference, and I set us down with some menus. They are working on an English version, but I asked if there was also someone here that is Cambodian that might also be helpful to translate. She said just a little old lady who is the owner and hard of hearing. I started with the Cambodian beer. I got the spring roll with shrimp and the nom pecheuk and my fiance got the lok lak without vegetables. So let me just say that my fiance doesn't really eat Asian food at all (I know quite the opposite from me) and he ate all the rice and beef - which is pretty amazing. I have to say that my parents are the best cooks I know, but this nom pecheuk was actually better than my mom's and this is saying a lot. The flavors were well thought of complex and bold - just when I thought she might have forgotten the sweet sauce I tasted it in there. I felt like the dish was taken to another level where the traditional dish got a new makeover, and was made even better. The little old lady came out to meet me and we spoke Khmer for a little bit, and she is the sweetest thing. I can only imagine years of her cooking and the recipes she has. The presentation of the food was awesome I wished I could have fit in dessert, but I ended the meal with a picture with her instead. The prices were reasonable and the service was great. I would LOVE to come back here, and highly recommend it.

Cute little restaurant and great food. We had a very nice and cordial waiter who switched to English as soon as I was struggling with my French. He asked if we wanted the left over to take out, which surprised me greatly because I've heard over and over that the French hate "le doggy bag".

Wow - we loved this gem of a spot, snagged the last table of the night and enjoyed the curry and rice noodle bowls which were filling but not too heavy. Patrons write down their own orders which is a unique twist but requires a bit more attention to detail than if a server wrote it down. Highly recommended!

It was a perfect evening in June, and we sat on the (surprisingly smoke-free patio) with my buddy, Robert . We started with a nice carafe of rose, and they even brought a little ice. We sipped while we perused the menu. We had no idea what Cambodian food was, exactly. The waiter was incredibly helpful, and we asked for a recommendation for entree and he said the nems- so we ordered the nems. Nems, apparently, are little fried cousins of eggrolls from what I can tell. We wrapped them in lettuce, sprinkled them with mint and bamboo sprouts, and doused with the sauce et voila! A delicious little lettuce wrap. My buddy ordered the boef au citron and ate every morsel. I had the bobun special with crevettes (shrimp) - basically a giant noodle bowl, and DEVOURED IT! It was amazing! I will have cravings for this dish and expect I will have to return often!!! It was rather inexpensive too! 49 euros for two with wine, a starter, and two entrees.

I still have dreams of this place. From the bo bun to the curry, everything is phenomenal. I cannot wait to return on my next trip to Paris. Merci beaucoup, le Cambodge!!

This place was great. Everything I tried was fabulous and the staff were extremely nice and welcoming. Has all the feel of a Parisian cafe except with Cambodian food.

I don't know how this restaurant got 4 stars! 40 mins waiting for a dinner on a weekday is incredible. Noisy environment. Bobun is good, but gives so thirsty which lasts entire night. MSG effect?! Will not go again!

Love this place for a casual meal near Canal St Martin. Get there early as the wait can be long. You can put your name down with your cell and they'll call you when your table is ready. Take a stroll on the canal or have a drink at Chez Prune while you wait.

we were staying nearby and our friend recommended this place. we were warned that there would be a long wait but the staff would be nice. we came and we had to wait, so we left our phone number and waited at a bar nearby. about 45 mins later, we had a table. we had the bobuns - vegetarian and meat special. we enjoyed the fresh taste and flavors. the service was good. the interior is modern and clean. i would definitely come back here.

Really delicious Cambodian food with a menu that's easy to understand if you are familiar with the flavors and have some grasp of French. This spot is hip and crowded, so be prepared. Portions are good and prices reasonable. I would go back.

Amazing food. Super fast service. Decent price. The restaurant was full so i took my dish to go with a berr & at by the water only 20 meters away. I want to go back already!

never had cambodian food before, got the pork bobuns with the spring rolls for an appetizer. delicious! great food for a great price

The Cambodian proprietress, Indian chef, friendly service and an adoring local crowd made for a fantastic first meal in Paris. I can recommend their authentic food without reservations but if you have more than 4 people in your party, I suggest making one as it's a small place. I don't think they take reservations over the phone but we were able to get a table for 8 after putting in our name at the host stand. The host asked us to wait 45 minutes, which was the perfect amount of time to pop a bottle of wine at a nearby cellar. We came back hungry and ordered enough plates to pass around the table. The intricately seasoned Lok Lak is the best I've had outside of Cambodia and I couldn't get enough of the Ban Hoy my dad ordered. The crisp lettuce wrapped around fresh bean sprouts and delicately spiced pork is simple and stunning - a truly beautiful dish. One detail that Le Cambodge offered but many restaurants overlook is the sauces you see on tables everywhere in Southeast Asia: little pots of rice vinegar with crushed peanuts floating on the surface, fish sauce flecked with fresh red chilies and toxic-orange chili paste so spicy that it brings beads of sweat to your under-eyes. A lovely touch! We've only got a few days in Paris but I'm trying to get back to Le Cambodge for another Ban Hoy before we leave. I hope you get a chance to try it, we were happy we did.

Really good Cambodian/Asian Fusion food. The place was small, but the food tasted big. I was surprised at how good it was. I had the Bobun with shrimp and spring roll. It was freakin delicious. I would definitely go back and try everything on the menu.

A really small restaurant which serves amazing Cambodian food. The prices are decent but if you want to have diner there you should make a reservation. Everything on the menu is so yummy! The portions seem small but they are more than enough. I got a Natin and it was amazingly good!!

Great Cambodgian/asian food restaurant. Been there many times over the last 2 years. I usually take one of their bobun or their soups. They're excellent, healthy, fresh and tasty. Plus, the price is decent (say, 13 euros for a bobun). The place is often busy, especially during the week-end. Since the restaurant does not take phone reservations, we usually show up at the restaurant, where the waiter books us a table 45min or an hour later, and then we would get a beer along the nearby Canal Saint-Martin before being called back by the waiter to get my table.

This place serves amazing bo-bun, with the perfect balance of noodles, salad, vegetables and seasoning. I usually ask for the spicy sauce, which I recommend for fans of really spicy food! I pretty much always order the same thing, the vegetarian bo-bun, and it's consistently delicious.

Went to Le Cambodge based on friends' recommendations. I cannot share the extreme opinions - both good and bad - expressed in other reviews. This is a fairly straightforward, if slightly generic, southeast Asian eating experience. if you are used to a high standard of Asian food (such as you might find in LA, for example), you will not be impressed, but neither will you regret going here. If you are not, you will probably be pleasantly surprised. We went on a weekend evening, had no trouble getting a table, and staff were friendly. It's a little crowded, yes, but that's only a problem if you're looking for privacy. I would not bother going to Le Cambodge again, though. Life is short, and there are plenty of other options.

I stumbled upon this place accidentally when the place I was looking for was closed for holiday. I was with my 2 year old son and not being sure exactly what Cambodian food was, took a gamble that it would be a good place for us to eat lunch. We arrived early so was able to get a seat right away. The waiter recommended a dish for me (Bobun mixte) and one for my son. Both were fresh, delicious and seasoned very well. My son ate his without any problem (which is an added bonus because it had lots of vegetables). It was reasonably priced, extremely helpful waitstaff. A cool vibe and definitely a go to place for this mommy -I only wish I had found it earlier in our travels.