Lifestyle
Updated 2026-08-02 5 min
In short
- ●Madam Moch gathers more than 1,000 Google reviews at 4.6/5 on a straightforward Khmer menu.
- ●Strengths: a long card of Cambodian classics, generous servings, and staff who explain the dishes in good English.
- ●Good to know: a few reviewers find some plates need more seasoning — order the amok and the beef salad first.
- ●Verdict: the safe, cheap, well-run Khmer table you send people to on their first night.
4.6/5
Google rating
1,000+
Google reviews
$
Price range
Extensive Khmer card
Menu
At a Glance
- Type: Cambodian restaurant, long menu.
- Kitchen: Amok, beef salad, Khmer chicken, papaya salad, cashew chicken, fried eggplant with pork, pad thai, fresh coconuts.
- Google rating: 4.6/5 across more than 1,000 reviews.
- Prices: $ — among the lowest in this series.
- Service: Waiters with solid English, keen to explain dishes.
Strengths
- The whole Khmer repertoire on one card. Amok, beef salad, papaya salad, cashew chicken — the dishes a first-time visitor wants to try, in one sitting.
- Prices that stay put. A thousand reviews have not pushed the menu up.
- Staff who explain. Good English and a willingness to walk you through the card, which matters when half the names are unfamiliar.
- Clean, pleasant room. Simple, well kept, unpretentious.
- Generous servings. The recurring note in reviews alongside the price.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Seasoning varies by dish. A minority of reviewers ask for more punch — the amok and the beef salad are the consistent picks.
- A long menu. Breadth over depth; order the classics rather than the outliers.
- Simple setting. The money is in the plate, not the room.
Who It's For
Madam Moch is the first-night Khmer dinner.
- First-time visitors: everything you have read about, in one place.
- Budget travellers: $ prices with real portions.
- Groups: a menu long enough to satisfy everyone.
- Anyone who wants the dish explained: the staff will.
Practical Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.6/5 — 1,000+ reviews |
| Price range | $ |
| Signature plates | Fish amok, Khmer beef salad, cashew chicken, papaya salad |
| Service | English-speaking, explains the menu |
| Portions | Generous |
| Best for | A first Cambodian dinner |
Verdict
Madam Moch is not trying to reinvent Khmer food. It cooks the canon, explains it, and charges very little for it.
Start with the amok and the beef salad, and let the staff talk you into the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Madam Moch?
Fish amok and the Khmer beef salad are the most consistent picks, with cashew chicken and papaya salad close behind.
Is it expensive?
No — it sits in the $ range, among the cheapest of the city's most-reviewed restaurants.
Do the staff speak English?
Yes, and reviewers note they are happy to explain the dishes, which helps with an unfamiliar menu.
Are the portions big?
Reviewers describe them as generous, though a few find certain dishes could use more seasoning.
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