Angkor Chef

Angkor Chef Authentic Cambodian restaurant in San Jose! Welcome to Angkor Chef, the Cambodian restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown San Jose. In 2024, the U.S.

Our menu is a heartfelt tribute to Cambodian cuisine, featuring iconic dishes and classic favorites, including satisfying noodles, robust stir-fries, and umami-rich Prahok dishes. Emphasizing freshness and quality, we craft all our sauces from scratch using produce and herbs sourced from local refugee farmers, along with imported spices from Cambodia. Our menu also caters to vegan and vegetarian d

iners with authentic and vibrant flavors. Angkor Chef stands out in downtown San Jose as the perfect spot for both casual and special occasions. Meet Chef Channy
Channy Laux is a survivor of the Cambodian genocide. She was thirteen-years-old when the Khmer Rouge took over the country in 1975. From 1975 to 1979, Channy endured starvation, horrendous working conditions, sickness and repeated separations from her family. In June of 1979, Channy arrived in Lincoln Nebraska as a refugee. After four years of no school and not knowing a word of English, she attended Lincoln High School. She went on to earn a BS from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Santa Clara University. Channy worked in Silicon Valley as an engineer in the Aerospace and Biotech industries for 30 years. In 2017, Channy published her memoir, Short Hair Detention, which went on to receive multiple awards, including the Best Indie Book Award and Nebraska’s Book Award. Channy is founder of Angkor Cambodian Food, which produces award-winning Southeast Asian ingredients. In 2023, Channy opened the highly acclaimed Angkor Chef restaurant in San Jose, California. Channy now balances her time between her business and promoting awareness of the Cambodian Genocide. She is a member of the Speakers Bureau at multiple organizations including the JFCS Holocaust Center, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and the Cambodian Genocide Resource Center. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) recognized Channy as an Outstanding Americans by Choice honoree for her contributions to our community and country.

Happy Birthday Annita🎂🎉🎈 Thank you for spending your special day with us
08/11/2026

Happy Birthday Annita🎂🎉🎈 Thank you for spending your special day with us

Chef special while supplies last!Certified Angus beef prepared with Kroeung and fresh Hot Basil, proudly sourced from sm...
08/09/2026

Chef special while supplies last!
Certified Angus beef prepared with Kroeung and fresh Hot Basil, proudly sourced from small Khmer refugee farmers in the San Joaquin Valley.
Served with Angkor Rice.

Taking care of our guests, one shrimp at a time. 🦐🥰At Angkor Chef, we do things the right way. We never use pre-shelled ...
08/03/2026

Taking care of our guests, one shrimp at a time. 🦐🥰

At Angkor Chef, we do things the right way. We never use pre-shelled or pre-gutted shrimp because those often contain additives that affect the texture and flavor. Not to mention what those additives affect our health.

Every shrimp is cleaned and prepared fresh in-house, so you get the quality and taste you deserve. ❤️

July Chef's Special: Kampot Pepper Pork BellyCrispy pork belly. Fresh arugula. Thnot (wild palm) sugar vinaigrette. Whol...
07/14/2026

July Chef's Special: Kampot Pepper Pork Belly

Crispy pork belly. Fresh arugula. Thnot (wild palm) sugar vinaigrette. Whole salted Kampot peppercorns.

Rich, crispy, sweet, peppery, and unmistakably Cambodian. Experience why Kampot pepper is considered one of the world's finest.

Available throughout July at Angkor Chef.

NBC(Nom Bunchchoak) the Cambodian Authentic Noodles. Lots of veggies, healthy and delish🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭
07/10/2026

NBC(Nom Bunchchoak) the Cambodian Authentic Noodles. Lots of veggies, healthy and delish🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭

Congratulations to Guy Fieri and the entire DDD Team!
07/10/2026

Congratulations to Guy Fieri and the entire DDD Team!

A big congratulations to , Food Network, and the entire Triple-D Team on a 2026 Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Structured Reality Program. It’s a true honor to keep shinin’ the light on all the real deal joints in Flavortown!

What Is Khmer Food?In this reel, Chef Channy introduces the core elements of Cambodian (Khmer) cuisine and its cultural ...
06/30/2026

What Is Khmer Food?
In this reel, Chef Channy introduces the core elements of Cambodian (Khmer) cuisine and its cultural lifestyle. Here is a summary of her key points:

Regional Similarities: Khmer food offers a Southeast Asian flavor profile that is similar to Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, though it incorporates certain ingredients that are entirely unique to Cambodia.

Balanced Flavors: The cuisine focuses on achieving a perfect harmony of flavors. Dishes are carefully prepared so that they are not too sour, not too sweet, and not too spicy.

Love for Fresh Produce: Fresh vegetables are a staple in Khmer cooking. Chef Channy emphasizes that they are incorporated not just because they are healthy, but because people genuinely crave and enjoy them.

Healthy Heritage: Cambodian culture naturally embraces a very healthy lifestyle through its food. Chef Channy expresses her passion for preserving this healthy culinary tradition and sharing it with the next generation.

July 4th special! Cambodian BBQ sauce Kroeung Prawlak. This is the very same sauce used in our popular Beef Skewers serv...
06/26/2026

July 4th special! Cambodian BBQ sauce Kroeung Prawlak. This is the very same sauce used in our popular Beef Skewers served at our restaurant. See comment for recipe and special offer.

Feeling proud to see Guy next to Amok (our national dish)!
06/18/2026

Feeling proud to see Guy next to Amok (our national dish)!

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This Mother’s Day, indulge her with our special Roast Duck Curry Noodles ❤️Rooted in Cambodian tradition, this dish is c...
05/06/2026

This Mother’s Day, indulge her with our special Roast Duck Curry Noodles ❤️

Rooted in Cambodian tradition, this dish is crafted with deep appreciation for the mothers who came before us—their love, care, and dedication are what brought these flavors to life.

We’re honored to share that heritage with you and your family.

Available on Mother’s Day. Limited quantities.

Address

86 S. First Street
San Jose, CA
95113

Opening Hours

Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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