4.8
- 4.7Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.6Value
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4.8
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August 25, 2026
This review praises Khmai’s authentic Cambodian food, warm service, and dishes with distinctive sauces and flavors. It describes how the restaurant introduces diners to Cambodian traditions and offers special province-inspired dining journeys.
Published in AROUND THE TOWN CHICAGO
May 22, 2025
Khmai chef and owner Mona Sang shares stories and revives Cambodian recipes nearly lost to war and genocide. Cooking these recipes is an act of healing for her family.
Published in WBEZ Chicago
March 20, 2025
The Food Guy visits Khmai in Rogers Park, where chef-owner Mona Sang serves traditional Cambodian dishes and her own creative takes on the cuisine. The restaurant offers a seven-course tasting menu on Fridays and Saturdays, alongside noodles, cocktails, and desserts.
Published in NBC 5 Chicago
March 7, 2025
Khmai Fine Dining in Rogers Park serves a seven-course Cambodian tasting menu focused on a different province, with menus rotating every two months. The March menu highlights Kampot flavors, including peppercorns, durian, and crab.
Published in Eater Chicago
October 29, 2024
The review praises Khmai as a standout destination for Cambodian food in Chicago, highlighting its expanded menu, shareable dishes, and monthly rotating selections. It recommends planning ahead because the restaurant takes reservations only.
Published in The Infatuation
September 16, 2024
Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining at 6580 N. Sheridan Road planned to reopen September 18 after dust from neighboring Starbucks construction forced it to close. Owner Mona Sang was working through cleanup and financial challenges, with happy hour specials planned for the reopening.
Published in Eater Chicago
August 27, 2024
Khmai and sister restaurant Kaum Khmai at 6580 N. Sheridan Road have been temporarily closed since Aug. 14, after construction for a neighboring Starbucks forced them to shut just two months after opening. The reopening date was unclear.
Published in Block Club Chicago
June 10, 2024
Khmai is reopening at 6580 N. Sheridan Road with a similar upscale menu of traditional Cambodian dishes and some new additions. Chef Mona Sang is opening casual sister restaurant Kaun Khmai alongside it.
Published in Block Club Chicago
June 7, 2024
Khmai reopened at 6580 N. Sheridan Road in a sleeker, more upscale space, with a menu inspired by Khmer royal cuisine alongside signature dishes such as its dips and egg rolls. The article previews new dishes including whole fried red snapper and marinated head-on shrimp.
Published in Eater Chicago
Portions at Khmai are often generous and served family-style, guests say the tasting menu and family meals leave parties full, sometimes with leftovers.
Yes, Khmai's intimate dining room, multi-course tasting journeys, and attentive service make it a lovely choice for a special evening or date night.
Smart casual is the guide, polished but not formal, so neat, comfortable attire is appropriate for dining at Khmai.
Khmai is a great choice for an early dinner, aim for the 4:00 pm dinner opening on their weekend schedule; a 4pm Sunday booking got prompt seating and quick service from staff.
Khmai offers two distinct vibes: an elegant, intimate fine-dining room for its tasting journeys and a livelier Kaun Khmai casual side, both spotlight warm, knowledgeable service and strong Cambodian character.
Yes, families are welcome: staff are flexible with party adjustments and at least one family noted their son enjoyed a Rambutan Spritzer during the visit.
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