Khmai
Perks
- 10% off bill any time you dine at the restaurant
About
This sensational Cambodian eatery was a Semi-Finalist for a James Beard “Best New Restaurant” Award when it opened in 2023, and this year it appeared on Infatuation’s list of “Best in Rogers Park.” Cambodian-born Executive Chef Mona Sang emigrated to the United States as a child following the deaths of her father and two of her brothers at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. After working at the Ivy Room for seven years and making a name for herself with Mona Bella, her catering company, she established Khmai, where she is enchanting diners with a menu that includes such dishes as tuk kroeung (catfish in a lemongrass-fish sauce preparation), sach koh ang, (beef skewers marinated with lemongrass and chilis), and amok morn (a complex coconut curry of chicken wrapped in fragrant steamed banana leaf and topped with crispy lime leaves). “Mesmerizing…flawless,” raves the Chicago Tribune, while Eater extols the “food fit for royalty”—and it’s all served up in a stunning space.
Category
- Restaurants
