Battambang

My friend and I went here for dinner. This is our first time ever getting Cambodian food!
We decided to get the special, Amok Trei and the crab fried rice.
Both are really good. The Amok Trei is a a steamed catfish custard. It was really good! It was was not fishy, and very flavorful. The crab rice was good too. There were noticeable chunks of crab in the crab fried rice.
We also got dessert - the ice cream and the Amok Knor, which is a jackfruit custard. I personally love jackfruit, so wish there were more jackfruit chunks, but it's alright. The custard was warm and it was a nice contrast with the cold ice cream.
We enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend to other people!

After searching for a Cambodian restaurant to eat on a Monday, finding one that was open took three tries. My boyfriend and I were relieved to find Battambang since everywhere else we went advertised that they were open but were not.

Sat in Oakland's Chinatown, Battambang is a quaint Cambodian restaurant offering a variety of dishes. My boyfriend and I got Smoked Eggplant, Salaw Machu Kreung, and Twako (Cambodian Sausage). The Smoked Eggplant had eggplant and pork slathered in a stir-fry sauce. It was a good yet hefty dish that filled my boyfriend up. The Salaw Machu Kreung was sour and relieving. They asked if we were fine with them using asparagus in place of watercress and it worked perfectly for the dish. The twako reminded me of my grandma because she used to make it all the time. It tasted exactly like how she made it, but of course with several adjustments. The twako was sour and fragrant, which paired well with a bowl of rice and pickled cabbage and carrots.

Great Cambodian business to come support if you are in the area! Come try if you're looking to experience a good home-cooked meal!

Battambang saved us!

My girlfriend and I drove to Oakland on a Monday afternoon to have some good Cambodian food only for all of them to be closed on Mondays. Thankfully, Battambang, located in the heart of Oakland's bustling Chinatown, was open. I was even more lucky to find parking right in front of the restaurant.

The server at the front was incredibly kind to us, seating us immediately and attending to our every need. The restaurant's interior was modest but well thought out, with paintings and sculptures representing Cambodian culture.

We got the Smoked eggplant, Salaw Machu Kreung, and Tawko (Cambodian Sausage). The Salaw Machu Kreung was my favorite, a perfect blend of sour and savory broth that just soothed my palette. The Twako was well-cooked and flavorful as well. I got the smoked eggplant and, personally, did not enjoy it nearly as much as the first two. It was heavy and oily and I didn't really like the taste.

For my office lunch, someone suggested we grab Battambang. I am so glad she did and that I got the privilege to experience their Troub Trung Kor, which was recommended by the staff person I spoke to when making my order. IT WAS SO DELICIOUS. My mind may have been blown. I don't know if I've had anything like it before. It is sweet, savory, fishy, tangy, and perfect.

The person on the phone said the food would be ready in 10 minutes. We walked over and the food was all ready and we were warmly greeted. My Coworker said that the inside has looked the same, and it was such a pleasant escape from Broadway. I look forward to eating here next time I visit. Now, the problem will be making sure I go with enough people to try multiple dishes.

My mouth is literally watering now, and I can't wait for my next visit!

A friend had recommended Battambang for me, so I decided to order ahead online via Uber Eats for pickup for a Wednesday lunchtime. The food was ready significantly early based on the notifications I got. I ordered a sauteed lemongrass over rice with tofu, asked for no peanuts in the requests/comments, which I'm grateful they abided by.
I really like lemongrass flavor in general, and this dish was really good - very flavorful, the generous amount of white rice was definitely necessary for balancing out the strong salty and tangy taste of the sauce. There was both tofu and an assortment of vegetables including green onions, bell peppers, green beans. I enjoyed it and thought it was a good portion for the price.

Still great food for good value! Had the egg rolls with a side of rice. Enough for a meal and afternoon snack. Same lovely lady taking orders. Knows her regular costumers and what they order. Ambiance is good enough for date night. Highly recommend.

Highly recommended to me by a friend and within walking distance for lunch at the Marriot. Why not?

And my colleague and I were delighted with our food.
My colleague had the Kari Sach Samut. She had to stop several times while eating just to praise how delicious her food was, noting how several of her closest relatives were missing out on an amazing meal.

I concurred. The Battambang noodles were delicious. Although I didn't stop much until I had inhaled the whole plate.

I wish I lived near this place. I will come back if ever given the chance.

This Cambodian restaurant is my fave out of the few in the East Bay. (Mostly Oakland, Alameda.) This one we feel is less crowded. It sucks we still have to pay meter outside for parking, but actually it's not that bad. Hope one day they validate parking.

We continue to come to this spot & take my husband's dad out when we come visit. Big portions of regular menu food. Lunch special is a bit pricy though.

I heard good things about this place, so my spouse and I stopped by since it is a short walk from 12th Street BART.

We decided to share the following items so we wouldn't have leftovers:
Sampler Appetizer Platter - If you can't choose which appetizer you get, this is the platter for you! The pork eggroll was yummy and crispy (it reminded me of lumpia). The Imperial Roll was a little light on flavor, but I liked it, especially the soft texture of the rice wrap. The rice crepe was really bland, so it was my least favorite item. The Stuffed Chicken Wing was good though also light in flavor (which I didn't mind). The skin was soft (not crispy).
Crab Fried Rice - This was pretty good. I would have liked it to have a stronger flavor (maybe more pepper, but still qualify as not spicy). I like that you can see the real pieces of crab they use as well as the texture of the rice (slightly chewy, not mushy).

Overall, I would say the food was generally light in terms of flavor, but I was fine with. I love that all of their dishware is reusable, and I look forward to coming back and trying out other items.

ECO NOTES (Dine-In)
Dine-In Dishware: Reusable plates and bowls
Napkins: Reusable cloth napkin
Utensils: Metal fork and knife
Water cups: Glass cups (no straw)

The crab fried rice was fantastic! Flavorful, nice size portion and the service was excellent! Very cozy setting and had a warm feel to it.