Overall, reviews describe Ketiw Comptoir Cambodgien as a standout spot with authentic Cambodian flavors, generous portions, and a welcoming, bright atmosphere. Dishes such as the chicken kroeung and lemongrass beef are repeatedly praised for depth of flavor, while soups, noodles, and a variety of beverages are noted as delicious and satisfying. The decor is described as cute and the ambiance as calm, with long white tables that invite sharing and a peaceful dining experience. Service is generally fast and friendly, though a few comments point to occasional variability in some items, with certain sandwiches feeling light on fillings or meat and one dish arriving cold or less inspired. A report of finding a metal piece in a soup raises safety concerns, but many reviews emphasize affordable prices and helpful accommodations for families and dietary restrictions. Overall, there is broad enthusiasm to return and explore more dishes given the strong, authentic flavors.
More of a snack bar but good food, prices a bit on the high side for serving size at lunch - but the quality is undeniable. The people who work there clearly like their jobs!
Feb 25, 2024
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Attention!! Risque de devenir "accro" dès la première commande! Tout est absolument délicieux mais je recommande particulièrement les rouleaux de printemps & cette SAUCE divine, le Num Pang boeuf & citronelle (j'en salive encore) & celui au porc (divin)...Ce resto en vaut le détour, bous ne serez pas déçu!!
I love a good no fuss restaurant & this place hits the spot every time. The flavours are very reminiscent of my travels to Cambodia with a modernized vibe & great attention to detail. Their ketiw & num pang are my go-to dishes. To be honest, it's a constant dilemma between the two & I get fomo whenever I choose one over the other. I will say, I'm happiest when I order both (with the soup on the side is a must!) Such a great combo! I leave satiated & with half a sandwich for the next day that I look forward to. A staple & a favourite for sure. Great little restaurant, highly recommend.
The sandwich was so good that it me cry. Some background: twenty years ago, I spent a wonderful couple of days in New York City, crashing in friends' tiny, tiny apartments, hanging out with good friends & a really sweet guy I'd just started seeing. & man, I'd sure been having some tough times that time of my life, but I remember being incredibly happy for the first time in ages. My friend & I had to split off early, & as we were sitting in a Chinatown bus, waiting to head back to Washington, DC, we both realized we were starving. My buddy bolted off the bus & returned a few minutes later, bearing a nondescript brown paper bag containing 2 sandwiches, which we devoured as the bus drove away from NYC. We weren't sure what the sandwiches actually were when we opened them up. "I saw a line, & the dude at the end said these sandwiches were REALLY GOOD," my friend explained. He was wrong, though: they were extraordinary. I had to research a bit to even find out their name, since bahn mi hadn't really gotten popular at that point. I'd never had anything like it, so crispy-soft-spicy-savoury-sweet. I still love bahn mi, but of course nothing will ever taste quite as good as something special in your memory. Anyway, the Num Pang Beef at Ketiw isn't a bahn mi, but it is extraordinary on its own merits, & is probably the best sandwich I've had in years. I want to name an ingredient that really takes it to the next level-the bread, the meat, even just the veggies, but it's all phenomenal. It *also* reminded me of being young & falling in love, & starting to believe that maybe the world could be full of nice things to discover, instead of a terrible struggle. However, I cannot guarantee that you will experience this last bit (I haven't tried Mom's imperial rolls but the name makes me suspect they could induce a similar experience for certain people). It was probably for the best that we ordered delivery, or I might have burst into tears in public. I asked my husband (of course it's the same dude I had just started dating 20 years ago, still just as sweet) & he assures me that it is, in fact, a really great sandwich on its own merits, even if you don't have a strange Proust-eating-madelines emotional reaction to it. This time around, we split the sandwich, which I guess is only fair, since he missed the last one (HIS OWN FAULT for going to a concert instead of hanging out with his cool new girlfriend). The wonton soup, which I enjoyed in a much more normal way, is really good too.
Je cherchais une place pour manger des nouilles cambodgiennes & c'était la seule place ouverte cette journée-là. L'endroit est mignon, mais je n'ai pas aimé avoir à accrocher mon manteau sur une patère avec les manteaux de tous les autres clients. Concernant le repas, j'ai trouvé la portion petite & il manquait quelques ingrédients pour être vraiment authentique, mais c'était très bon quand même. Bon service de la serveuse qui était gentille.
Jan 2, 2024
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La garniture des sandwichs aux champignons est agréable en bouche. Néanmoins, pour environ 15$ par sandwich, je m'attends à ne pas avoir faim une heure après. Cette option végétarienne ne constitue pas un repas complet. Il est d'ailleurs dommage qu'aucune proposition végétarienne ne soit proposée pour les nouilles. L'offre carnée est bien plus alléchante! Le service est toutefois impeccable.
I am sooo happy they opened in the neighborhood. I used to go get the Phnom Penh soup all the way in Cotes des neiges. I no longer need to go that far. Their soup is authentic & delicious. It is now my go to place when I want this. I love it I will definetely try more things on their menu.
