Angkor Restaurant

The staff at Angkor restaurant are really friendly and very very helpful. They love suggesting amazing Cambodian dishes, all of which are very tasty and well prepared. The atmosphere is real nice and the food comes out quick and hot. For those who are new to Cambodian food, it is similar in taste to Vietnamese and Thai, but has its own unique flavor. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, way better than your standard Chinese joint. Prices are very reasonable and portions are generous.

This is my new favorite neighborhood restaurant. I have ordered take-out from Angkor several times and will keep coming back. The street noodles are addicting. And I was floored by the true warmth of the service--so rare here in the northeast. This place deserves every star.

Hmmmmm... My sole reservation in writing a glowing review of Angkor is that so many people may discover this little gem that I'll never again find a seat. But, here goes: It's difficult to say whether the food or the service is better at this wonderful, cozy, laid-back, fantastic eatery in Fox Point. The most cordial owners and servers you'll find at any restaurant -- it truly matters to them that patrons are happy -- and food to keel over on. Well, don't do that. (How messy). The basil-lemon grass with chicken is the best dish anywhere -- vegetables firm, chicken succulent, flavoring perfect, temperature just right. The tea was hot and plentiful, coffee was great. And the owners, all family, are friendly and attentive. They deserve all the best in their fairly new endeavour. I immediately felt more like kin than stranger. So, go, but be sure to leave me a seat. Promise? I've always had luck parking around Wickenden Street but it can be tricky. Don't let that stop you.

There are a few delicious places to eat authentic Cambodian food in Providence, but this newish, family-run gem is my absolute favorite because the service is wonderful, the prices are unbelievable, the atmosphere is warm, clean and quiet, and most importantly, the food is just heavenly. Plus they sent us free dessert last time! Anyway, become a regular now before the crowds discover it.

This place is great - not super-fancy, but the decor is nice, tasteful, clean, and not cheesy. The staff was very friendly and attentive (seemed like they actually cared if I enjoyed my food!), and it looked like there was enough space to accommodate a pretty good crowd (I went on a quiet weeknight). We had a nice $6 appetizer (crispy shrimp - freshly made and not greasy) and a couple of noodle dishes that were about $9 per ("street noodles" were sweet and easy to eat and "crispy noodle special" was delicious and very pretty), so I would judge this place to be a cheaper alternative to most of the area pan-Asian places (i.e. Sawadee, Apsara, Pankarang, O-Cha) that somehow justify charging $12 for a dish of green curry and sticky rice amidst less-hospitable surroundings. They also offer complimentary hot tea when you sit down and a serving of Cambodian rice pudding to end the meal...even if you don't like the pudding, it shows that they actually care about you. This place is also BYOB, meaning you can bring a nice bottle of wine, a nice six pack of IPA, or a case of Keystone if you're into that sort of thing. Parking could be a pain (we walked), but the same could be said for almost anywhere in Providence that doesn't have it's own lot.

I will say that I had really low expectations for this place and was totally surprised...I was expecting, at best, a decent take out place (thinking the restaurant would be dingy and depressing), but what I got was a wonderful, affordable, and comfortable restaurant that will keep me coming back. Though I'm a fairly adventurous eater, I would say that if you're a fan of Chinese food (or Thai food) you won't have any problems finding something here. Seriously, please try this place. I am going to be very upset if no one goes here and this little gem closes down after only a few months.