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Chez Sovan

Restaurant Cambodian restaurant

Eatery featuring Cambodian dishes such as fish curries & kebabs in a down-to-earth setting. People often mention delicious, great, lunch, Cambodian, good, Amok, fresh, chicken,


Address

923 Oakland Rd, San Jose, CA 95112

Website

chez-sovan.cafe-inspector.com

Contact

(408) 287-7619

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (245 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (9) great (7) lunch (7) Cambodian (7) good (6) Amok (6) fresh (6) chicken (6)
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  • 5/5 Clement 2 years ago on Google
    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. Three dishes stand out to me more than the rest, the Amok, grilled ginger fish, and stir fry noodles. Personally, I've never had anything like the Amok and after having it here, I've been missing out. Grilled ginger fish is easily the best thing they serve here, a must order every time. The stir fry noodles remind me very much of pad thai and I quite like it, especially the noodle texture. One other game changing tip, you must ask for fish sauce + chili (it's def spicy). Huuuuge game changer. The owner is extremely polite and energetic with every customer. Makes the dining experience that much better, he has also hooked it up with some extra curry when we asked to box up our leftovers! Just a small gesture, but something I always appreciate and remember.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Baxter S. 1 year ago on Google
    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.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chih-Yang C. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is good! The owner is super friendly!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Traveler 4 years ago on Google
    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.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Poonam B. 9 months ago on Google
    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. My iced coffee with condensed milk had sweet notes to it, and spot on to beat the summer heat. Food was very light and not too oily . All the dishes had very fresh herbs. It was worth the 20 min drive to this restaurant. Ambience was very South East Asian. Bryan, the owner and host was very friendly and helped us with our vegetarian food options . He and his wife are very customer service oriented. The only negative is the lack of parking in the neighborhood. Best to Uber/carpool to this place. Highly recommend this restaurant for a soothing lunch experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tibor 1 year ago on Google
    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!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is authentic Cambodian food.. It tastes just like it does in Cambodia. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming the food is fresh And prepare correctly. It feels nice to sit down and enjoy a meal and speak a bit of khmer language after living in Cambodia for nearly 4 years. This will definitely be one of my regular lunch spots from now on I'm happy I tried just place out
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nina 9 months ago on Google
    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 Owner was very cool made my boyfriend and I feel like regulars. Place fills up pretty quick for lunch so I recommend to come early. Coming back with friends for my birthday day 🥳
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joe H. 1 year ago on Google
    I have dined in this small place more than 10 years. Menu does not have many items but each dish were cooked with authentically taste.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 miriam t. 8 months ago on Google
    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.

  • 5/5 Rick R. 8 months ago on Google
    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!

  • 5/5 The Life C. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious tasty food! Amok is a mustry

  • 5/5 Yvette Ngo V. 1 year ago on Google
    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.

  • 5/5 Eric A. 1 year ago on Google
    I can't add much more to the great reviews - a favorite - and made even more wonderful by the engaging host/owner; Fish dishes and the beef skewers are fantastic.

  • 5/5 Richard G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff and food, good pricing

  • 5/5 George S. 4 years ago on Google
    Yum as always! Great Cambodian food played straight-up ... no extraneous ingredients or presentation just food as your favorite Cambodian mom would make!

  • 5/5 Beeta Z. 7 years ago on Google
    I really liked the place. We got the amok, beef green been, and chicken yellow curry. All were really juicy and tasty.

  • 5/5 E-san 5 years ago on Google
    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.

  • 5/5 Abhineet G. 2 years ago on Google
    I would give it more stars if I could. The food is absolutely delicious. But even more impressive is the hospitality. The chef is the friendliest person I have met. He makes everyone feels welcome, cracks jokes, and make it more than just a meal but an entire experience. This is one of those places that you definitely need to visit.

  • 5/5 Sonia M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is such a great hidden gem. Service is great, chef is nice and welcoming. We had the chicken curry and Amuk. Sooooooo delicious. Did I mention fast service and great prices!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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