Khmai
$$ • Asian
Hours:
6580 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago
(312) 626-7710
About Khmai
Customers' Favorites
Khmai Reviews
We had an amazing experience dining at Khmai. My wife, daughter, and I all had the six course tasting menu. It was truly an experience that seemed to transport us to Cambodia. Our server described every single course in detail and told us the order in which to sample the dish in order to maximize the flavor. She was extremely attentive and knowledgeable about everything. We also had mixed drinks at the bar and our experience there was also top notch. The decor was fantastic and...read full review
I had an engagement party for my Son and his fiancée. It was in the lawn next to our building on the lake in Chicago. A casually elegant setting. We had a lot of different food prepared professionally and I made salads, and we grilled steaks, burgers and chicken. Khmai was enlisted to do all the appetizers, some additional salads and various spreads and dips. I have Mai my approximate budget, let her know what I was preparing and planned to cook and asked her to do her best to...read full review
What a great place! Took my Cambodian wife here for her birthday. So difficult to find authentic Khmer food in Chicago, and this is the real deal! Mona is so very kind and took the time at end of service to meet with us. I am awed by her family's story, and knowing her mom is in the kitchen directing the recipes just makes everything even more special! I cannot reccomend this place enough!
Menu
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 - 3PM 4 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 9PM 12 - 3PM |
| Friday | 12 - 3PM 4 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 9PM 12 - 3PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 3PM 4 - 9PM |
Khmai is a Cambodian restaurant located in Chicago that provides fine dining with reservations only. After being featured in Eater, the restaurant has gained popularity, leading to a high volume of customers. The staff is nice, attentive, and knowledgeable, making guests feel welcome. The service from Amy has been noted as particularly joyful, with her passion for the menu helping customers make delicious choices.
The restaurant boasts a gorgeous and appealing ambiance. The menu features unique and mouthwatering dishes, such as the Beef Skewers (Sach Koh Ang) and Pork Belly (Chein Sach Chrouk), which are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Mai's Eggrolls and the Chicken Wings (Slab Morn Ang) are must-tries. The Sach koh tuk prahok is huge and flavorful, while other fantastic dishes include the ribs, the mango salad with tilapia, and the Chae Mee noodles with chicken. The Pakong ktiss are huge and spicy, and customers have found everything to be fresh and just delicious.
The servers are friendly and informative, creating a very good vibe. The food is excellent, with all dishes being fantastic and showcasing the passion for Cambodian cuisine. The atmosphere is amazing, although some have noted that the house music can be too loud. Despite this, customers find the dining experience worth every penny and are already planning to return to explore more of the menu. Khmai offers a unique and delicious dining experience with outstanding service and a welcoming atmosphere.