Monorom Cambodian Restaurant

"For some odd reason every time I’m in Long Beach, I tend to search for a Cambodian spot. 1. Its very uncommon anywhere else in L.A 2. Always down to try new food from different cultures! Cambodian cuisine offers a melting pot of Thai, Lao, Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian spices clearly, through the agricultural and spice trade. This is probably the fourth Cambodian restaurant I’ve visited in Long Beach. The vibe and décor are very cultural and cute. It’s a small restaurant with 3 booths, 8 top in the middle and 12 top on the other side. The service was very friendly, the walk to the restroom was interesting because I got to see the kitchen which was filled with aunties and uncles, seemed like a family business for sure! Come during lunch because the specials are worth it! Ordered #17 Khmer BBQ Pork with rice 5/5 – BBQ had a nice glaze to it, paired well with pickled veggies and spicy sauce #24 Mint Leaf Chicken with rice 5/5 – Similar to Thai basil chicken but instead they used mint and even topped it with an egg! #27 Student Noodle 5/5 -Enjoyed how these were served with thin noodles, the flavor was delish (similar to pad thai) The parking lot is small, I was lucky to have found a spot! Give them a try!"

"The beef skewers are amazing! Soft, flavorful, aromatic! Phnom Penh noodles were great, especially with the chili sauce. And the tofu bites, crispy and bursting."

"Soooo good! I had the Khmer noodle (pictured), my partner had the mint leaf chicken. Both were great but the Khmer noodle was stellar! The chicken also came with an amazing bone broth soup. Nice chill vibe (even the background music), cute place, fabulous service. We’ll definitely be back; see you there."

"The beef and Ginger the papaya salad even the calamari was pretty delicious the mee Katang was not what I was expecting but still good. If I’m being honest, the thing I enjoyed the least, was the white rice. It was extremely soggy and over cooked but not bad the service was great everybody was so kind and nice. They also had some fried pork skins $20 for a big gallon bag. I felt like it was a bit pricey but they were delicious I’m still working on that bag great little spot if you’re looking for a taste of Cambodia in Cambodia town, Long Beach the neighborhood and the food was reminiscent of my hometown Lowell, Massachusetts, which also has a Cambodia town we enjoyed our visit and we look forward to dining again"