Phnom Penh House
Webster Business District, Alameda
Restaurant in Alameda, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Phnom Penh House is a practical Alameda choice when the goal is an easy neighborhood meal rather than a wine-led or special-occasion dinner. Book it for low-friction repeat dining; cross-shop Ceron Kitchen for a more polished night, East Ocean Seafood Restaurant for groups, or pho anh dao for a faster, more focused meal.
About Phnom Penh House
Phnom Penh House is a practical Alameda option when the verified basics are enough for the decision: casual dress and hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 11 AM to 8:30 PM, with Wednesday and Sunday closed.
Because the available verified details are limited, this guide should not frame it around a specific cuisine, signature dish, beverage program, price point, chef, awards history, or special service format. Treat it as a direct choice when the schedule fits, compare it with other options if the group needs a more clearly defined occasion or format.
Use the verified basics to decide
The strongest confirmed reasons to consider Phnom Penh House are its Alameda location, casual dress code, posted hours. It can fit a simple visit on the days it is open, but the page does not have verified evidence for a tasting-menu structure, formal beverage focus, awards track, or special-occasion service style.
If a specific format, beverage program, or more detailed dining experience is central to the decision, compare the overall fit with Ceron Kitchen or other dining rooms before committing. If the priority is a casual Alameda stop during the posted hours, Phnom Penh House remains a direct option to consider.
Where it sits among alternatives
Against Pizzeria Pappo, the choice is mainly about what kind of casual outing the group wants. Phnom Penh House is the option to consider when its hours and casual setup match the plan.
East Ocean Seafood Restaurant, Shirasoni, pho anh dao are also useful comparison points when matching the meal to the group. Phnom Penh House sits among these options as a casual Alameda venue with verified hours from 11 AM to 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- 1514 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
- Website
- phnompenhhouse.com
- Phone
- (510) 893-3825
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Phnom Penh House presents itself as a modest, neighborhood-driven spot that highlights Cambodian cooking within Alameda’s West End. The restaurant leans into an unpretentious, locally anchored character—less a destination theater of dining than an authentic chapter in a block of independent kitchens. The writing emphasizes the cuisine’s distinct fermented and herb-forward signatures and positions the venue as an important access point for an underrepresented culinary tradition. Guests will find a warm, community-minded atmosphere where the food’s regional identity and the block’s steady stream of regulars define the experience.
Best For
This is a place built for groups, families and neighborhood get-togethers rather than formal, sequential tasting menus. The meal model described favors a shared spread—rice as a constant and an array of soups, grilled proteins, stir-fries and herb accompaniments—so it naturally suits communal dining and casual hangouts. The West End location attracts regulars and locals, making the restaurant a comfortable choice for evenings out with family or friends where conversation and passing plates set the pace, rather than a tightly timed restaurant performance.
Ordering Tips
Plan to order multiple plates to share: Cambodian dining here is organized around a communal spread rather than individual courses. Treat rice as the table’s constant and select a mix of textures—soups, grilled proteins, stir-fries and raw-herb accompaniments—to create balance. The description suggests pacing is governed by the table, so avoid rigid sequencing and instead build a varied set of dishes to pass around. If available, sample signature items like traop ang, praok katis and noum om beng to get a sense of the restaurant’s house specialties and regional flavors.
Planning details
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Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Ceron Kitchen if the night needs a more polished dinner format or if drinks are part of the plan. Choose East Ocean Seafood Restaurant for a larger group meal in Alameda.
Restaurant context
How Phnom Penh House compares in Alameda
Phnom Penh House is the pragmatic pick when ease matters more than polish. Compared with Pizzeria Pappo, it is less of a universal crowd-pleaser but a better choice when the group wants something outside the pizza-night default. Pizzeria Pappo is safer for mixed tastes; Phnom Penh House is better for a repeat local meal with a more specific craving.
For groups, East Ocean Seafood Restaurant is the stronger alternative because the format is better suited to shared ordering and a larger table. Shirasoni is the better choice when the meal needs built-in entertainment, while pho anh dao is the better quick-meal fallback.
If the night calls for a more polished room or a dinner where drinks carry more weight, Ceron Kitchen is the smarter cross-shop. Phnom Penh House wins on convenience and low commitment, not on ceremony.
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Compare Phnom Penh House
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Phnom Penh House | Alameda | No published awards |
| Pizzeria Pappo | Alameda | No published awards |
| East Ocean Seafood Restaurant | Alameda | No published awards |
| Ceron Kitchen | Alameda | No published awards |
| pho anh dao | Alameda | No published awards |
| Shirasoni | Alameda | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Phnom Penh House?
Keep it casual. The verified dress code for Phnom Penh House is casual.
What are alternatives to Phnom Penh House?
Pizzeria Pappo, East Ocean Seafood Restaurant, Ceron Kitchen, pho anh dao, Shirasoni are useful comparison points if you want to match the meal to your group, timing, preferred format.
Is lunch or dinner better at Phnom Penh House?
The verified hours are 11 AM to 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, with Wednesday and Sunday closed. The available facts do not verify a separate lunch or dinner format, so choose based on the posted hours and your schedule.
