Cambodia Town

Long Beach, California, United States

Did you know: Long Beach has the second largest Cambodian population in the world? (The first being Cambodia). Cambodian culture is deeply engrained in our city—especially when it comes to our food. Join us in uncovering some of the best Cambodian food in Long Beach!

3240 Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA

If you’re looking for not only the taste but feel of Cambodia Town, few places fit that role as well as Sophy's: Cambodia Town Food and Music (3240 Pacific Coast Hwy.). The longtime Cambodia Town staple is where locals go not only to eat but to celebrate and gather for civic-minded events. It does all the classic dishes as well as prepares its otherworldly beef jerky – make sure you use the vinegar and garlic dressing that comes with it.

4754 Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA

Cyclo Noodles (4754 Pacific Coast Hwy.) serves substantial bowls of Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Thai noodle soups, along with stir-fried dishes. People seem to really like the Khmer chicken curry vermicelli noodles with fresh cucumber and mint.

2150 E Anaheim St
Long Beach, CA

Monorom (2150 E. Anaheim St.) offers classic Cambodian dishes such as Curry Chicken – served hot pot style, it’s fun to share, allowing the whole table to feast on its sweet and savory goodness. Also popular are roasted meats of all kinds, lemongrass chicken and such specialties as prahok ktis, a ground-pork curry made with coconut milk that tastes even better when spooned over steamed rice.

2041 E Anaheim St
Long Beach, CA

One community touchstone is Hak Heang (2041 E. Anaheim St.), a 300-seat space that also serves as a destination for locals when they want to celebrate, party or just talk about the neighborhood. They do all the Cambodian staples as well, including Phnom Penh noodles and beef lok lak, prepared with cucumber, tomatoes, black pepper and soy sauce.

1644 Cherry Ave
Long Beach, CA

It says something that when it comes to noodles, arguably the signature dish of Khmer cuisine, Cambodia Town locals are more than likely to think first of Phnom Penh Noodle Shack (1644 Cherry Ave.). For nearly 40 years it has served the community with all manner of staples, everything from porridge to stir fry, but it’s its noodle dishes and soups that have kept the neighbors coming back. None is more popular than the House Special with ground pork and sliced pork paired with pork stomach, liver and shrimp and placed atop noodles. It’s so good, regulars have it for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.

Cambodia Town

Long Beach, California, United States

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