Top 3 Best Cambodian Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Cambodian (Khmer) cooking balances sour, salty, sweet and bitter flavours. It builds on kroeung, a fragrant paste of lemongrass, galangal, turmeric and makrut lime, and uses prahok, a fermented fish paste. It shares ingredients with Thai and Vietnamese food but tastes distinctly its own.

Metro Vancouver has only a handful of dedicated Cambodian restaurants, so this guide lists just three rather than padding the count. One is a Chinatown institution that has run for four decades. The other two are newer projects from Top Chef Canada winner Chanthy Yen.

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How We Chose These Cambodian Restaurants

We included restaurants that serve Cambodian food as a main focus, are currently open, and have been recognised by the Michelin Guide, local food media or awards. Each was checked against recent sources in 2026.

Best Cambodian Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 3 Best Cambodian Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Phnom Penh – Chinatown, Vancouver

A family-run Cambodian and Vietnamese restaurant opened by the Huynh family, refugees from Cambodia, in the mid-1980s. Now run by the third generation, it is one of Chinatown's busiest rooms.

What to order: Deep-fried chicken wings, butter beef and beef luc lac.

Why it made the list: Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024 and 2025, and a Vancouver favourite for decades.

Address: 244 E Georgia St | Price: $$

2. Touk – Downtown Vancouver

Chef Chanthy Yen's contemporary Cambodian restaurant, opened in December 2025. It blends Khmer flavours with French technique and BC ingredients.

What to order: The chef's tasting menu, congee and Kampot crab.

Why it made the list: Top three for Best New Restaurant in the Georgia Straight's 2026 Golden Plates Awards.

Address: 1152 Alberni St | Price: $$$

3. Mee Bar – Oakridge, Vancouver

Yen's casual Cambodian noodle bar inside Time Out Market at Oakridge Park, opened in May 2026 and inspired by Cambodian street food.

What to order: Mee Kola, nom banh chok and Kampot pepper chicken wings.

Why it made the list: The easiest way to try Cambodian street-food flavours in a casual setting.

Address: 650 W 41st Ave (Time Out Market) | Price: $$

Cambodian Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Amok: fish or chicken steamed in a kroeung and coconut custard, often in a banana leaf.
• Nom banh chok: rice noodles, often called Khmer noodles, served with a curry or fish broth and fresh herbs.
• Lok lak / luc lac: stir-fried marinated beef cubes, often served with a lime and pepper dip.
• Kampot pepper dishes: made with Cambodia's prized Kampot pepper, often with crab or chicken.
• Num pang: a Cambodian baguette sandwich.

Where to Find Cambodian Food in Metro Vancouver

Chinatown, Vancouver

Home to Phnom Penh.

Downtown Vancouver

Home to Touk.

Oakridge, Vancouver

Home to Mee Bar.

Tips for Eating Cambodian Food in Vancouver

• Try the noodle soup: Kuy teav is a good place to start.
• Ask about prahok: Fermented fish paste gives some dishes a strong flavour.
• Share: Order a few dishes to share.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Cambodian restaurant in Vancouver?

Phnom Penh in Chinatown is the long-standing favourite and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand. For a modern take, try Touk.

Is there a Michelin Cambodian restaurant in Vancouver?

Yes. Phnom Penh received a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024 and 2025.

Who is Chanthy Yen?

The Season 11 winner of Top Chef Canada, who runs Touk and Mee Bar in Vancouver.

What is Cambodian food like?

Fragrant and balanced, built on kroeung herb paste, fish sauce, prahok and lime.

Why only three restaurants?

Metro Vancouver has few dedicated Cambodian restaurants, so we listed only the ones we could verify.

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