Phnom Penh Noodle Shack

PhnomPenh Noodle Shack 🫵🏻🫵🏻is hands down the best noodle spot I’ve had in America! If you’re a fan of bold flavors, hearty portions, and comforting soup dishes — this place is a must-visit. The bowls are huge — seriously generous portions loaded with noodles, a variety of meats, and rich, flavorful soup. Every bite is satisfying and packed with authentic Cambodian flavor. It’s the kind of meal that leaves you full, happy, and already thinking about your next visit. Beyond the food, the vibe is awesome — casual, welcoming, and full of character. There’s great background music, the energy is relaxed, and the staff are super friendly and helpful, adding to the overall experience. It’s also very cost-effective — you get incredible quality and a massive portion for a very fair price. It’s rare to find a place that offers such great value while still delivering top-tier flavor and service.

First off, peak wait times easily exceed over 1hr+ so ALWAYS join the ONLINE WAITLIST ahead of time before driving over. We've been here many times so whether you're feeling dry or soup Phnom Penh noodles, you're good to go. Busy neighborhood parking is free, but can be busy and packed.

Great noodles, great congee, great tea, great youtiao (Chinese fried dough sticks) but, of course, American prices, sad to say The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, simple and not too formal, as suits a Cambodian establishment. The menu items are similar, as some others have pointed out, to what you might expect at street food in Phnom Penh (but for 15 to 20 times the Cambodian price). I am sorry to dwell on the price but as someone who actually lives in the real PP, it is a little hard to stomach Cambodian street food at western formal dining prices. I know that this is Long Beach, not Chamkar Doung, but bear with me on the sticker shock! Southern California Sinay says: The staff are of Cambodian backgrounds but some of the younger wait staff don't speak all that much Khmer, if that is of significance to you and yours.

Breakfast and lunch menu This place is small and busy but the flavors are there and the quality is great! Everyone we're in Cambodia town, we try new spots to try. I'm glad we found this before they got packed. Waiting list is outside and the lines get long but it's worth it. The khatiev broth is clean, crisp and light. The noodles are cooked perfectly.

The food was absolutely amazing!! the staff was very patient and explained all the condiments and the menu items to us as it was our first time. I would highly recommend the beef and meatball with thick rice noodles. The broth was really flavorful and all the sauces available tasted great.

Authentic Cambodian spot that is a staple in the community. This restaurant has been around since my partner was a kid, and it is nice to hear that they have been here for so long. They offer great and affordable prices on huge portions. I particularly had the Mo special with the broth on the side. The spareribs that is in the broth is so tender that the meat falls off the both with just a poke. The noodles is soft and mixes well with the proteins. The flavor is on point and better than I had anywhere else. The staff are very friendly, and the kitchen moves really fast. We waited just a few minutes for a table and a few minutes for our food after we ordered. Looking forward to coming back when I am in Long Beach!

First time trying Cambodian noodles, thanks to a local friend’s recommendation. The place has a cozy vibe — packed with Cambodian locals even during a late weekday lunch, which says a lot. We ordered the house special noodles, which come with a bowl of flavorful broth and a big bone on the side, plus the tomato noodle soup. Both were delicious. I especially loved the liver in the house special — wish I had asked for extra. Both soups were completely new flavors to me, but I enjoyed them both. Prices are very affordable, especially for how much food you get.