I was really, really excited when I found out we finally had some Cambodian food in Montreal-- I hadn't had a good bowl of amok or Cambodian dumplings since my trip there this past winter. I knew we were in trouble when I opened the menu and spotted various generic Thai and Chinese dishes on the menu with a smattering of actual Cambodia dishes.
We split three appetizers; the wontons, the fish cakes and the five-spice dumplings... all mehs.
The amok was delicious and the fish expertly prepared, but it was nothing like any of the other amoks I'd eaten in Cambodia (of which there were many in and around Siem Reap). Saucy, and heaped with veggies and meat is what it's supposed to be-- I got what appeared to be fish braised in a lemongrass-heavy red curry and a whispy iceberg lettuce salad on the side to serve as veggies. Perhaps this is regional variation specific to the owner's area of Phnom Penn?
We finished off with the pumpkin and corn hot tapioca pudding-- which turned out to be more like a hot and sweet soup, instead of the thick, warm, creamy pudding I expected. Again, maybe regional differences.
I probably won't return here just because I can get most of the menu at other restos for quite a bit cheaper and with more on the plate.
Also, beware-- this place has been advertised as a BYOB, but they no longer do this.
My search for good Southeast Asian continues...