After a nice two hours hiking in nearby Greenwood Open Space Preserve, five of us went to Jia Tella's for lunch. So glad we did. It was a Friday and three of us went for the Friday special which was Tamarind Noodles with Chicken, a bowl of Hot'n Sour Soup, and Cambodian Salad (similar to a slaw with peanuts and basil). We asked if the Thursday special was available and it was. Two of us ordered it, Chicken Curry, Brown or White Rice, and Cambodian Salad. We were all delighted with the food. The curry, noodles, and soup were all mildly spicy. The Cambodian Salad was the star of the show-just plain delicious. The portions were generous and the price ($14) was really fair given the quality and portion. We just had water to drink but there was a good selection of beer. They are connected by ownership to the bar next door so you can probably choose from a wide variety of wine, liquors and mixed drinks. The food came out quickly and the wait staff were smiling, friendly, and efficient. I'd give Jia Tellas an extra star if I could. It was as good as the food we ate in Cambodia.
Kara K.
Super disappointed. I ordered the large Cambodian Salad for what I though was $14 as listed on their website. When I went to pick it up it was $19! Should have been $12 actually. It had like three glass noodles and no peanuts anywhere. It had dressing that was basically sugar water. Like pouring straight up liquid on your salad. When I asked about the price change the cashier said nonchalantly, oh ya that was changed awhile ago but they just wont update their website. Even the lunch special was wrong and she said they keep asking for it to be changed but the owner hasn't. I cant believe I just bought a watery $20 salad that had missing ingredients. Boy do I feel stupid. Not coming back for sure.
Debbie Pieracci
Burger was ok, it was really raw,fine for me but most wouldn't it that raw. Could not pick up too must moisture so bun fell apart. Fries were boring.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Buckley Dueker
The staff are always very quick and friendly. I usually get take out, but the atmosphere seems nice... Especially the patio on the side. The green curry is top notch, as well as the basil chicken. I've only tried a few of their dishes, but have never been disappointed. It's hard to try new things when I know that the curry kills it every time. Just the right amount of heat, and perfectly cooked vegetables.Vegetarian options: Most dishes are available as a vegetarian option.Parking: Shares a large lot with the market and other businesses in the center. Always a space available, but not always right in front.Wheelchair accessibility: First floor, no steps, no problems.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Basil Chicken, Cambodian Noodle Soup, Fish, Fresh Spring Rolls, Green Curry
Tyler M.
Spicy basil chicken, red curry stew, and Cambodian chicken noodle! All phenomenal. Well done. We been here two years and finally tried this place. We coming back!
Want to try something different and the food was good. I loved the fresh wrap and spring rolls.My most fav was their stir fry lemon grass with chicken as it had a kick to it with a hint of chilli. I also loved the tamarind noodles as it was unique and tasted good. The basil chicken noodles was also good and the Cambodian coffee was pleasant for a sunny day. The banana fried with vanilla dessert was also nice to finish the healthy meal. Overall I consider this a healthy and tasty meal as I ate a lot of greens.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Irwin Cortez
Very fun place, good food, all fresh drinks, excellent service, I loved it, ample parking, burgers and wings, the best in this
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Amanda De Jesus
Love their food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Amber H.
The food is good, but service can very. The cooks are actually Cambodian and I love the amok, the loc lac and the papaya salad. A fan favorite is the curry and it is yummy for a first timer. It's a nice place in Scott's valley with indoor and out door seating. It's connected to a bar and another restaurant called two doors down. They are all owned by the same owner.
The large Tamarind Noodles (with beef and chicken for me) was tasty. Satisfying but not overfilling. The shrimp kabob and guava juice were good too. It was nice and quiet when I visited at about 8pm on a Wednesday -- unlike their very lively connected bar next door. The server was pretty friendly too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jemini H.
Love the Fish Stew!! Love the vibe and food is amazing! We do dine in and take out often.
Andy N.
Such an interesting find here in Scotts Valley! Cambodian cuisine is not common so I was curious to see what they would offer. I wouldn't necessarily call Jia Tella's 'Cambodian' food per se. A lot of the items they sell here are more Pan-Asian/Southeast Asian inspired but uses some Cambodian dish names like their national dish, 'Amok.' Having also been to Cambodia multiple times, the menu felt a bit all over the place. Nonetheless, how does the quality and taste hold up? My friend and I ordered their Fried Spring Rolls (6 pieces for $10.50), Lemongrass Stir-fry with Tofu ($16), and Mi Sur with Tofu ($16). They have an ingredients list at the counter which helped me confirm the items were vegan friendly, but is definitely something I wish was more clearly marked on their menu. Everything we had was fine but nothing noteworthy. I thought the stir-fry actually lacked in lemongrass flavor and was a bit too oily for my taste. The Mi Sur Noodles were fine - dried pan-fried thin rice noodles with tofu and sauce, can't go wrong here. Our experience was hindered with the noise of kids running around the outdoor dining patio playing tag. Where were their parents?! Overall, it was a fine spot for Southeast Asian inspired food but I wouldn't come here expecting it to be anything authentic Cambodian.
D LJ
The amok is phenomenal, best catfish dish I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SanDiego_MK
Although we have frequently enjoyed many types of Asian food, this was our first time experiencing Cambodian food. We can't speak to whether it was authentic, but the food (Amok, tamarind noodles, and Cambodian salad) was tasty and well worth the price. A great dining experience.
After a nice two hours hiking in nearby Greenwood Open Space Preserve, five of us went to Jia Tella's for lunch. So glad we did. It was a Friday and three of us went for the Friday special which was Tamarind Noodles with Chicken, a bowl of Hot'n Sour Soup, and Cambodian Salad (similar to a slaw with peanuts and basil). We asked if the Thursday special was available and it was. Two of us ordered it, Chicken Curry, Brown or White Rice, and Cambodian Salad. We were all delighted with the food. The curry, noodles, and soup were all mildly spicy. The Cambodian Salad was the star of the show-just plain delicious. The portions were generous and the price ($14) was really fair given the quality and portion. We just had water to drink but there was a good selection of beer. They are connected by ownership to the bar next door so you can probably choose from a wide variety of wine, liquors and mixed drinks. The food came out quickly and the wait staff were smiling, friendly, and efficient. I'd give Jia Tellas an extra star if I could. It was as good as the food we ate in Cambodia.
Super disappointed. I ordered the large Cambodian Salad for what I though was $14 as listed on their website. When I went to pick it up it was $19! Should have been $12 actually. It had like three glass noodles and no peanuts anywhere. It had dressing that was basically sugar water. Like pouring straight up liquid on your salad. When I asked about the price change the cashier said nonchalantly, oh ya that was changed awhile ago but they just wont update their website. Even the lunch special was wrong and she said they keep asking for it to be changed but the owner hasn't. I cant believe I just bought a watery $20 salad that had missing ingredients. Boy do I feel stupid. Not coming back for sure.
Burger was ok, it was really raw,fine for me but most wouldn't it that raw. Could not pick up too must moisture so bun fell apart. Fries were boring.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
The staff are always very quick and friendly. I usually get take out, but the atmosphere seems nice... Especially the patio on the side. The green curry is top notch, as well as the basil chicken. I've only tried a few of their dishes, but have never been disappointed. It's hard to try new things when I know that the curry kills it every time. Just the right amount of heat, and perfectly cooked vegetables.Vegetarian options: Most dishes are available as a vegetarian option.Parking: Shares a large lot with the market and other businesses in the center. Always a space available, but not always right in front.Wheelchair accessibility: First floor, no steps, no problems.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Basil Chicken, Cambodian Noodle Soup, Fish, Fresh Spring Rolls, Green Curry
Spicy basil chicken, red curry stew, and Cambodian chicken noodle! All phenomenal. Well done. We been here two years and finally tried this place. We coming back!
We love sitting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Spicy Basil Chicken, Lemongrass Beef, Cambodian Noodle
Want to try something different and the food was good. I loved the fresh wrap and spring rolls.My most fav was their stir fry lemon grass with chicken as it had a kick to it with a hint of chilli. I also loved the tamarind noodles as it was unique and tasted good. The basil chicken noodles was also good and the Cambodian coffee was pleasant for a sunny day. The banana fried with vanilla dessert was also nice to finish the healthy meal. Overall I consider this a healthy and tasty meal as I ate a lot of greens.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Very fun place, good food, all fresh drinks, excellent service, I loved it, ample parking, burgers and wings, the best in this
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Love their food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
The food is good, but service can very. The cooks are actually Cambodian and I love the amok, the loc lac and the papaya salad. A fan favorite is the curry and it is yummy for a first timer. It's a nice place in Scott's valley with indoor and out door seating. It's connected to a bar and another restaurant called two doors down. They are all owned by the same owner.
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The large Tamarind Noodles (with beef and chicken for me) was tasty. Satisfying but not overfilling. The shrimp kabob and guava juice were good too. It was nice and quiet when I visited at about 8pm on a Wednesday -- unlike their very lively connected bar next door. The server was pretty friendly too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the Fish Stew!! Love the vibe and food is amazing! We do dine in and take out often.
Such an interesting find here in Scotts Valley! Cambodian cuisine is not common so I was curious to see what they would offer. I wouldn't necessarily call Jia Tella's 'Cambodian' food per se. A lot of the items they sell here are more Pan-Asian/Southeast Asian inspired but uses some Cambodian dish names like their national dish, 'Amok.' Having also been to Cambodia multiple times, the menu felt a bit all over the place. Nonetheless, how does the quality and taste hold up? My friend and I ordered their Fried Spring Rolls (6 pieces for $10.50), Lemongrass Stir-fry with Tofu ($16), and Mi Sur with Tofu ($16). They have an ingredients list at the counter which helped me confirm the items were vegan friendly, but is definitely something I wish was more clearly marked on their menu. Everything we had was fine but nothing noteworthy. I thought the stir-fry actually lacked in lemongrass flavor and was a bit too oily for my taste. The Mi Sur Noodles were fine - dried pan-fried thin rice noodles with tofu and sauce, can't go wrong here. Our experience was hindered with the noise of kids running around the outdoor dining patio playing tag. Where were their parents?! Overall, it was a fine spot for Southeast Asian inspired food but I wouldn't come here expecting it to be anything authentic Cambodian.
The amok is phenomenal, best catfish dish I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Although we have frequently enjoyed many types of Asian food, this was our first time experiencing Cambodian food. We can't speak to whether it was authentic, but the food (Amok, tamarind noodles, and Cambodian salad) was tasty and well worth the price. A great dining experience.