James A.
Yelp
Large selection of Cambodian cuisine in a large, spacious, ballroom, right in the middle of Cambodia Town in Long Beach. Probably better to go when busy so the quality/quantity of food is at peak.
Came a bit after opening at 10;15 on a Sunday. It is located in a strip mall with a lot of parking spots, but it was full mainly because of the neighboring grocery store. Got greeted right away, and was seated at a table for 4 near the window (you could definitely feel the sun but it felt good, at least at the beginning). It's a colorful menu, with pictures for all the dishes (though neither of my dishes really matched the pictures). I really wish I had come with a group so I could have sampled various things: really wanted to try the Samlor Machu Kroeung (recommended by la_taco), but was afraid that I would be stuck with something I couldn't finish, and I was politely denied a chance to figure out what it might taste like. So went with the Cambodian stalwarts: egg rolls and phnom penh noodles. Both were below average compared to other Cambodian places in Long Beach.
The egg rolls ($9.95), five but were of the mini variety (which I didn't expect). They had been freshly fried, and came with 5 small inner leaves of romaine lettuce (which matched the size actually). I was surprised at the size (especially when the 4 spring rolls on the same menu are cheaper but definitely larger). Was planning on eating one, and bringing the rest home, but ended up eating all of them. I also wish for that price, they had done a better job of adding more herbs or even just bigger lettuce leaves.
The Phnom Penh Noodles ($12.95) had all the ingredients described, but in small quantities (one or two of each). The broth was pork based, very oily but temperature hot and flavorful. It came with fresh bean sprouts on the side. But in terms of the meat, there just wasn't that much things to go with. I was still hungry and shouldn't have been (not for that price). The server asked if I wanted donuts, which I agreed. The Cha-Quai ($2.50) was good, not too greasy, not too sweet...but I can't say I really understand the deal with always having it with noodle soup.
Service was good, and I was checked on multiple times. The check came when asked for, and the receipt was digital, with a suggested tip amount of 15% (which appears at first glance that it was auto added, but then if you add up the total, it was not).
It's a great space, though, and can understand how it can be a popular place for the Cambodian community for parties and events. It truly is a banquet hall, that could host a large band along with a full size dance floor (along with table seating to the sides).