Monorom Cambodian Restaurant

Stopped by for lunch after the Long Beach Half Marathon. There was a table open so we were able to sit down quickly. We were tended too by a young woman that was verrrrrrryyyyy quiet. We were concerned our order would be wrong since she wasn't writing anything down. 😅 She did miss one thing, but it was rectified right away.

The food was all freshly made, so it did take a bit to receive and the table wasn't all served at the same time, which made things a bit awkward. Nonetheless, I'd definitely return as the food was delicious.

I recommend to anyone seeking authentic Cambodian cuisine.

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!

Incredible! Food was absolutely amazing (I had the Fried Rice with Shrimp and Chicken) and workers were incredibly nice! Small parking lot but it has a big heart. I am burdened by not living closer.

Fantastic food! Very authentic and delicious. Each dish that we ordered was so tasty. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be returning! Thanks again!

Moronom has delicious (and reasonable!) food and great service. We ordered lemongrass chicken, bbq pork lunch, roast duck lunch, vegetable curry soup, and papaya salad. Flavors were expertly balanced with spicier options available on many dishes (which we enjoyed). We left full and with lots of leftovers! Owner Tony was gracious and accommodating making for an even better experience. Will be returning soon!

While driving around the local area our usual stop is Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, we found this spot and decided to check it out. Phnom Penh was super packed and we didn't want to wait.

Monorom had one table occupied when we came in. We were greeted by a young man who welcomed us with a cheerful attitude.
Offered us a choice of their specialty drinks. My wife got their Cambodian style ice coffee, kiddo got Thai iced tea, and I got their fresh coconut 🥥 water.

For starters we got their spring rolls which came with shrimp 🍤 and their homemade fish sauce.
My wife ordered their red curry noodles which had chicken, kiddo ordered their Phad Thai, and I ordered their Duck Noodle soup with large rice noodles.🍜
Everything was delicious and I thought their broth for the duck noodle soup tasted even better than Phnom Penh's bone broth 🤫😝

Our server suggested their Chinese donuts which usually pairs well with soups or congee. Sure enough said suggestion was a great one, for their donuts had a better quality in texture and taste than the other popular competitive restaurant.

We may be coming back here for Cambodian cuisine.

Place was clean, organized, and service was excellent.
So if you're in the mood for some awesome Cambodian cuisine, stop by and please check out their menu and order up some food!
We will definitely will be back to sample more items on the menu 👍

I ordered through Postmates and the food was properly packed and portion sizes can feed 2-3 people. The food was delicious. It was just right!! Highly recommend if you wanna try Cambodian food.

Tried the green papaya salad, lemongrass soup with shrimp, spring rolls, and beef noodle.

The lemongrass soup was flavorful and went really well with rice; it was the table favorite. The beef noodle had a sweet rich broth and plenty of noodles; it was great. The green papaya salad was crunchy and well dressed; it was pretty phenomenal. The spring rolls were good with the sauce.

Highly recommended. Looking forward to another visit.

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.

food was great and the customer service was terrific. the owners were really welcoming and friendly. a strange man came inside the restaurant and approached me and my friend (a typical night at long beach), and the owner (i believe) came to our rescue and made him leave. thank you from both of us; we really appreciated it :)

First time trying Cambodian food. Some of the dishes are similar to Thai food. We tried the Crispy pork which was darn good and the accompanying vegetables were a perfect match with the crispy pork. The beef sticks were really good as well - the meat was so tender and tasty(not at all like the beef sate sticks at Thai Bbq) and no sauce is needed to eat them with. Chicken Pad see eew looked very similar to the Thai version but was not sweet. It was good(if you don't go into it thinking of the Thai version) Chinese broccoli and veggies were fresh and worked well in the dish. The last dish we ordered was the Mint Chicken - again similar to Thai in looks and ingredients but did not taste like Pad ka paow - nevertheless, it was good as well and placed on a bed of lettuce which actually paired very well with the Chicken. We picked up the food this time but will definitely eat there next time - it is a nice little restaurant in a strip mall. Workers/Staff were attentive and friendly. Can't wait to try more dishes !!

The food was good and authentic Cambodian with a large selection and very tasty. The Phnom Penh noodle dish was delicious and the portions were quite generous. The atmosphere was pretty laid back and overall it was a very good dining experience.

Get the chicken curry w/ baguette 🫡 get the beef skewers 🫡

This was the best Khmer food I've had since being in country. Authentic, delicious dishes displayed with flair and in an appropriately Cambodian environment. The staff was friendly and helpful, the menu was extensive, and the experience was unforgettable. Their សម្លម្ជូរគ្រឿង was astounding. Overall a solid A+, would highly recommend.

the food was fantastic, the menu clear and extensive, and the staff polite and attentive. almost entirely southeast Asian families and groups when we were there, which is a great sign. again, the food was spectacular (and cheap, and plentiful!) I had Khmer vegetable soup with pork rib, and a Cambodian Angkor beer to wash it down

Coming from Chicago, Khmer food is very hard to get to. Luckily, being in Long Beach, there are no shortages of them. Monorom is one of the best. It is small but there are beautiful photos and antiques to keep your attention. It is very authentic. I had the fried dumplings with fish sauce, the pork bone stew with the different spices you can mix with, and the watercress pork belly with rice. Terrific meal and all reasonably inexpensive

CAMBODIA 🇰🇭
Eat the World LA review:
One of the best reasons to fly to Long Beach rather than LAX, other than the ease of entry and exit unknown at the latter, is the chance to pop into one of the area restaurants. After dropping off my mother at the end of a recent visit, and an obligatory walk on the beach, we settled into a Saturday lunch before noon and found ourselves amongst a busy dining room dominated with a big group of eight.

Senmonorom is the capital of the eastern Mondulkiri Province, which borders Vietnam and is home to the indigenous Pnong people. Other than the name, this seems to be the only connection with this part of Cambodia as the menu sticks to a Khmer hit list which is very popular with the community here in Long Beach.

After having the life-changing plate of lot cha at Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, a few blocks north on Cherry Avenue, it is very difficult to resist a plate of it at any Cambodian restaurant. While the version here may not have the same effects, lot cha ($7.50) with chicken still was easily finished and enjoyed. By the time the food came it was noon and that of course was good enough reason to enjoy a cold Angkor Beer. You can find a lot of reasons to relax in Long Beach, but good Cambodian food and drink is at the top of any list.

Cambodian food = soul food🔥 You gotta try some to see what I mean. This place has big portion sizes for the amount you pay. So much flavors and textures👌 I always get MEEKATANG and Beef Lok Lak. Give it a try, you won’t regret it🤝

Located at a busy intersection amidst the large Cambodian community in Southern California, this restaurant is very trendy, well decorated and provides authentic Khmer food. The soups with fish sauce and served on a hot plate is classy. This is one of the finest Cambodian restaurant in Southern California. During my third visit I ordered barbecue beef with rice, it was indeed fantastic. The plate was adorned with colourful vegetables and perfectly decorated.

Greetings and host is excellent,time of foods being served is too slow,cooks need to be faster and your beef anchovies is always dried especially when I ordered it too my beef would be the wrong choice of what I wanted,my medium rare is well done and well done would be dried,come this review to better your service more because we love to support small business and we want to be of good tastes
And all small business grow look around the city is slowly trying to get rid small business but we are trying to help the people with foods tents and street vending.Khmer needs to have street foods in Long Beach California