Khmai

“Lunch at the more casual Kaun Khmai was great - tasty, generous portions, and paired with excellent...”

Lunch at the more casual Kaun Khmai was great - tasty, generous portions, and paired with excellent service We ordered a range of items across their menu, including the kari sach morn and loc lac from the traditional specialties, the bai cha fried rice, and the pandan waffles. Everything was solid, and the bai cha was a particular highlight (along with the housemade ube syrup to accompany the pandan waffle) Our service was also exceptional: Kenzo was welcoming, attentive, knowledgeable - the definition of great hospitality

Amy T.

Jan 2026

“What an amazing experience!”

What an amazing experience!! Currently, they're only BYOB but the mocktail flights were absolutely delicious - there was a ginger beer, lychee and a third one was a coconut lemongrass one. For food, for our group - our favorites included Beef Skewers (Sach Koh Ang), Pork Belly (Chein Sach Chrouk), Mai's Eggrolls, Noodles (Cha Mee Katang), and definitely this super delicious shreeded mango salad with crispy fried tilapia on top. We also tried the prahok kitss (grilled pork belly and gorund pork dip) that was interestingly served with vegetables and fruit. We also had their Khmai famous curry that was simmered in coconut curry broth. The only dish that fell a little short for us was the Sach Ko Ang which was braised beef ribs as the meet was a little tough and the BBQ sauce was okay. But everything was absolutely fabulous that it was easily overlooked. Service was friendly and was able to explain the menu and dishes to us as it was our first time having Cambodian food. Can't wait to come back again!

Donna Wang Su

Dec 2025

“The food here at the reservation fine dining Khmai was much better than many of the restaurants we...”

The food here at the reservation fine dining Khmai was much better than many of the restaurants we ate at in downtown Siem Reap in Cambodia itself. The flavors were outstanding as well as the sauces and all of the dishes were a hit, as well as big enough to share. We ran the menu which was a short a la carte menu,, for our table of four, but there is also a tasting menu option. Be sure to specify if you want the fine dining option versus the more casual Kaun Khmai sister restaurant next door with a different menu when making reservations. The staff is pleasant, but seems a bit new. Hopefully will be smoother with more experience. The food clearly outshines any minor service hiccups. Interesting location on Sheridan Avenue in Rogers Park in the middle of Loyola’s campus, but definitely not a college students hangout.

Taizoon Baxamusa

Nov 2025

“This is my first try on Cambodian food.”

This is my first try on Cambodian food. OMG totally impressed! Food is super delicious . The sauce on the food is extremely tasty. Falling in love with this restaurant immediately! My favorite restaurant in Chicago. I live in New York City but have to say this restaurant beats most Asian ones in nyc. Please everyone should also try the dessert here!

Trisha Wu

Nov 2025

“Delicious brunch.”

Delicious brunch! I tried the Howard St location for dinner once and was happy to them reopen in Roger’s Park. We enjoyed the pandas waffles/sach mom, kuy teav tuk, and steak bai. Woah… everything was so full of flavor. 20/10. No comment. The lychee cola was light and refreshing. We also shared a side of the kreoung potatoes. Scrumptious!!! Bonus points for being on inkind— I’ll be back. 🙂‍↔️

Chris Eyo

Nov 2025

“Come from Cambodia to Chicago turn traditional elements of KHMER food to upscale.”

Come from Cambodia to Chicago turn traditional elements of KHMER food to upscale. Must try restaurants. Food was delicious and refreshing

Tamia

Sep 2025

“During summer it’s not considered fine dining but the food is excellent.”

During summer it’s not considered fine dining but the food is excellent! Great servers that are friendly. For starters had the eggrolls and sach ko ja kak, both are really good! Chae Mee noodles with chicken was very tasty and perfect amount for our kids to share. Pakong ktiss are huge and spicy. Sach koh tuk prahok was huge and flavorful. Last dish we tried was Somlor Kari which was good but on the sweeter side got a curry. For four people we ordered more than enough and took home leftovers. This place is on my favorites list!

Betsy Mullappallil

Aug 2025

“Came here for a birthday and got a bit of everything.”

Came here for a birthday and got a bit of everything. Especially enjoyed the ribs and the mango salad with tilapia. Some items were a bit slow to come out but it didn’t really impede enjoyment. Very good vibe from the servers.

J P

Aug 2025

“Just tried the fine dining experience this evening with a friend.”

Just tried the fine dining experience this evening with a friend! The whole experience was out of this world- the whole staff was kind and welcoming as well as attentive, the atmosphere was very beautiful, and I would put the curry on par (if not above!) my own mother’s cooking! Charlie (our primary server) - thank you, from the bottom of my heart for such a lovely evening!

Kaethe Leonard

Jun 2025

“One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago.”

One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! They serve excellent food and even better cocktails. Our favorite dish here is the Nyorm Svai—absolutely delicious! The servers are always friendly and helpful, which makes the experience even better. It’s also a perfect spot to celebrate special occasions.

ecem genç

May 2025

“Beautiful space! From the moment we arrived we knew this was going to be a great experience....”

Beautiful space! From the moment we arrived we knew this was going to be a great experience. Service was top notch, and we enjoyed hearing our writer's reccomended dishes. Loved the family style dining as well. Everything we had was so amazing that I can't pick a favorite! Now I want to try the whole menu!

Madeleine Dubelko

May 2025

“Khmai in Rogers Park has truly impressed.”

Khmai in Rogers Park has truly impressed. The food is absolutely outstanding, bursting with flavor and clearly made with care. The ambiance is lovely, creating a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience, and the service was impeccable. What's more, the generous portions are offered at a very reasonable price. I genuinely couldn't find a single fault. This is a must-try for anyone seeking authentic and delicious Cambodian cuisine in Chicago, and I don't make such strong recommendations lightly!!!

Quynh

Apr 2025