Eatery featuring Cambodian dishes such as fish curries & kebabs in a down-to-earth setting. Based on 237 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
923 Old Oakland Rd, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 287-7619
Website: http://chez-sovan.cafe-inspector.com/
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–1:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
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Reviews
Poonam Bhat
My uncle has been a customer of this restaurant since 38 years and highly recommended this place to us for our lunch . We ordered the cabbage salad sans tofu , we were blown away by the salad dressing , the dressing was delicious and an explosion of herb flavors , had right amount of tanginess and sweetness. The slaw was crisp and fresh . Ordered eggplant with tofu and the Sovan sauce was so yummy. Another family member ordered chicken kabab and chicken stir fried rice noodles, both of which were cooked to perfection.The portions are very generous.
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Rick Rasmussen
If you’ve never had Cambodian food before check this place out. TOTALLY delicious!!! A true dive in every sense of the word. Weird location, funky decor (lots of Cambodian deities line the walls) and best of all, really good food. Been there many, many times and never a bad dish. Only open 11-2. Guy in charge is Brian. His family is cooking in the back. Start of with the soup (shrimp and/or chicken), fried catfish with tomato sauce, shish kabobs, shrimp salad are all favorites. Everything prepared to order, fresh and delicious. Highly recommended!
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Nina
Awesome spot, food was fresh, tasted great love everything we tried! Came here for the first time about a month ago still thinking about the food lol
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Clement
Everything about this place is absolutely great! Well I guess, I could wish for longer hours but it’s not a deal breaker. This is definitely a hole in the wall joint only open for 2-3hrs every weekday for lunch. I’ve already almost had everything on the menu by my second visit, and I have to say everything I’ve had is good.
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Baxter Smith
Total hole in the wall. The kind of place you have to seek out but totally worth it. Authentic Cambodian food from a family that has been serving food here since 1987. The Amok and ginger fish were delicious. Highly recommend, only open for lunch, there is a parking lot across the street.
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miriam taimisto
The restaurant was too warm. The air was too still. It eas uncomfortable sitting and eating. But food was delicious and service right on. Will definately be back when weather cools off.
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Tibor
I was one of the first people in this morning and Brian greeted me right away and as personably as an old friend! The Amok with the side of (delicious!) rice was just the protein/carb combo I needed for the big bike ride I was planning today. Well I guess it did the trick as I did 75 miles from downtown to Walnut Creek!! The flavors in the Amok were so refreshing and the fish was as fresh as you could hope for and not one second over-cooked. Should be Michelin recommended!!
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Traveler
Very generic Cambodian restaurant. Every dishes are very good. Owner is very polite and friendly. They only open for weekdays lunch and close on weekends. Highly recommend.
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E-san
Very tasty and well presented meals. Enough quantity and delicious at a good price. Staff people are so nice and helpful. I plan on going back soon.
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Yvette Ngo Vo
Delicious comfort food. We got the amok and chicken curry. Bryan is great. He belted out some Beatles tunes for us and our little one.
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