Khmai

Name: Khmai
Address: 6580 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60626-5312
Telephone: (312) 626-7710
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

133 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cambodian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Khmai Cambodian is a culinary journey that celebrates rich heritage and indomitable spirit of Cambodia. Named as an homage to Khmer, the native language, Mai means mother, which pays homage to Chef's mother.
Our restaurant is a testament to the enduring bond between family and food.

Khmai Cambodian is Inspired by the childhood experiences of our founder, Mona Sang, and her mother, Sarom Sieng, who survived the Cambodian genocide, our menu pays tribute to their unwavering resilience and passion for cooking. As a James Beard Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2023, Khmai Cambodian has earned acclaim for its commitment to preserving and showcasing the culinary treasures of Cambodia.

Also enjoy our new concept Kaun Khmai, where the spirit of Cambodia comes alive through bold flavors and vibrant experiences. Translating to "Children of Cambodia," our lively and casual atmosphere invites you to explore the innovative fusion of traditional Khmer street food with a generational twist.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cambodian, Southeast Asian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 15:00–21:00 Wed–Fri 10:00–14:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(312) 626-7710
Website
https://khmai-fine-dining.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Mona Sang
Catering
Bring the vibrant flavors of Cambodia to your next event with our catering services! Our authentic dishes are perfect for corporate meetings, family gatherings, and celebrations of any size. Let us create a memorable culinary experience for your guests. Contact us to discuss menu options and make your event unforgettable!
Private party facilities
Host your next event with us! Our authentic Cambodian restaurant offers a unique, inviting space for birthdays, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations. Treat your guests to rich flavors and a memorable experience. Contact us for private event details and to start planning!

Location
6580 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626-5312
Area
North of Foster / Rogers Park
Cross Street
Sheridan
Parking details
None
Public transit
CTA Loyola Red Line Stop CTA 155, 147
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan

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What 133 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Khmai offers a "wonderful journey across Cambodian cuisine" with "amazing service" and "fabulous food." Guests rave about the "authentic and elevated food experience" and "incredibly genuine" service. The tasting menu is "highly recommended," and dishes like the shredded mango salad and bone marrow plate are must-tries. The atmosphere is "captivating," making it "one of the best dining experiences ever."

133 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Tampa
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
So disappointing. They started by being over 30 min late to seat us, and everything went downhill from there. Outside of the server being very friendly and kind, everything else was a total let down. I’ve been wanting to try this place for a year, but it’s an hour drive and we had to make a night of it. By the time they think us to our table, the tasting menu wasn’t available. Ok, fine, we’ll order off the regular menu. No notification that abutting was out until we ordered. Then, we try to order a couple mains, both also out. We ended up just taking what we could get. Am the planning an effort to make it to this restaurant, and we aren’t seated in reasonable time of our reservation, then followed by nothing being available to order, it was a waste of a trip to the city for a long awaited date night away from the kids (Saturday after Valentine’s Day). Very sad.
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Taylor
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Khmai was a wonderful experience! The service and food were both excellent. My husband and I are newbies to Cambodian food, so we had lots of questions about the menu. Our waiter, Dakota, was happy to answer all of them and give recommendations based on our preferences. The staff is well-prepared to help customers, which made the experience even better. All the food was delicious. I can’t wait to go back and try something from the ever-changing menu.
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely space, good service (except when initial dishes came too quickly after each other). Food was very good (especially Laab Sach Ko). Main courses were just not to our taste, but fine.
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Alessia
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was great but I had issues with the service. According to the menu, the ice cream I ordered for dessert should have come with cookies. When I told the server that no cookies came with it, his reply was “not tonight” and then he left to attend another table. No explanation, no apology, no alternative, no discount was offered and I found that pretty unprofessional.
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Tara
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We did the full tasting menu, and we weren’t disappointed. There were so many different flavors to be experienced throughout the dishes, and by the end, we were sufficiently full. Highly recommend, and we look forward to the more casual dining experience on the other half of the restaurant space.
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Michaela
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING service, beautiful setup, absolutely delicious food. We will absolutely be coming again!!
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Alan
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding! Very attentive. Food was fabulous also. Some sauces were highly flavored and took away from the main event. But the dish was great without the sauce.
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Gina
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Recommendations by our server Dakota were amazing and were right amount of dishes for our party of 4. Don’t miss the egg rolls, shredded mango salad and the chicken curry! Great atmosphere, delicious and flavorful dishes, fabulous service!
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Jack
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time and the food tasted amazing!
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Logan
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You must go and get the eggrolls!!!!! Everything we had was amazing, already want to go back.
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Khmai is rated 4.7 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

6580 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626-5312

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Sheridan
Area
North of Foster / Rogers Park
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 15:00–21:00 Wed–Fri 10:00–14:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cambodian, Southeast Asian, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
CTA Loyola Red Line Stop CTA 155, 147
Executive Chef
Mona Sang
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan

Website
https://khmai-fine-dining.com/
Phone number
(312) 626-7710
Catering
Bring the vibrant flavors of Cambodia to your next event with our catering services! Our authentic dishes are perfect for corporate meetings, family gatherings, and celebrations of any size. Let us create a memorable culinary experience for your guests. Contact us to discuss menu options and make your event unforgettable!
Private party facilities
Host your next event with us! Our authentic Cambodian restaurant offers a unique, inviting space for birthdays, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations. Treat your guests to rich flavors and a memorable experience. Contact us for private event details and to start planning!

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Khmai

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What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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