Are there any great Cambodian restaurants in London?

Cambodian food is delicious, although hard to come by in London. Here's a guide of where to find it.

Use our guide to the best Cambodian restaurants in London Photo: © Tim Hill / Alamy

By Emily Payne

London-based travel and entertainment writer

The Telegraph

19 Aug 2012

In the Know question:

Are there any great Cambodian restaurants in London?

Answer:

Believe it or not, Lemongrass on Royal College Street in Camden, calls itself the only Cambodian restaurant in London. The restaurant is the hub for the Khmer community in London and the only place to get an authentic fish amok, the Cambodian national dish.

Hidden away from Camden's main drag, it is not hugely glamorous and the setting is unassuming. But Lemongrass has a welcoming vibe and it's the real deal, claiming to serve Cambodia's best with a French Colonial taste.
It serves a fantastic lok luk [Lok Lak] fillet steak and offers a wide range of sides and starters, including some dangerously good deep fried prawns and a zingy mango salad. The flambéed banana fritters are unexpectedly good for an after-dinner treat.