Sophon

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   Ray

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was pretty one-note and extremely salty. Lots of unctuous, savory flavors with no acid counterpoint. Pork belly came out in giant slabs of barely rendered fat. Papaya salad could’ve used a good blast of lime or other citrus, as it tasted like it was bathed in fish sauce. The ground pork was too salty to finish, though the pickled vegetables served with it were delicious. The fried chicken was superb. I’d definitely order that again. Drinks were spendy but exotic and delicious. I’ve eaten here once before (soon after they opened) and the food previously had more balance and nuance.
   

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   sue

   VIP

   Seattle

   71 reviews

   5.0

   71 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been here a few times and always order the same items. The fried chicken appetizer and pork belly entree has been stellar each time. My husband gets the coulotte steak each time and complains to me every time that it's not barely warm. For a $40 entree, that's disappointing. Doubt he's game to go to Sophon again. Lovely restaurant and great service though
   

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   Stacy

   Seattle

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Dined here for the first time to celebrate a friend’s birthday. They left a little card of best wishes on the table. Service was excellent, even if the server wrote down the wrong main dish (it was a quick fix so no big deal at all). Ordered the Khlang cocktail for both of us - unique and smooth version of an Old Fashioned. Food is served “family style” for sharing everything, something I rather enjoy about the 4+ star restaurants here outside of sushi. We had the chicken thighs as a starter: very good, tender, flavorful, the dipping sauce was fantastic. For main courses: the pork belly which was divine - possibly the best I’ve ever had; the mackerel which the description lacked explaining is basically fish stew - a little too fishy for us, but the flavor was there and the fish was flaky and cooked well. I was excited to eat at one of the top 20 new places in the country (per Bon Appetit) but for me, it lacked something…something I can’t quite put my finger on. The service and the food didn’t make up for the noise level; we were also seated right by the bathrooms so there were people constantly moving around us. $160+ for the experience (2 drinks at $20 each, 1 starter and 2 main dishes + 20% tip) was more than I spent at Communion over the Christmas holidays for more more food (2 drinks, appetizer, 2 small plates, 1 main dish - we couldn’t finish it all) and if I had to pick a place to return between the two, it wouldn’t be Sophon…
   

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   Megan

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible food. Inventive flavors. Amazing service. 100/10
   

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   Wendy

   Cleveland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food served by helpful, knowledgeable staff in a nice ambience.
   

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   Ann Marie

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every bite and sip was such an adventure catching us off guard with unique flavors and textures; while also staying true to traditional Cambodian cuisine.
   

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   Mike

   VIP

   Seattle

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service were fantastic. We were celebrating a birthday and our server was the best. She was friendly, knowledgeable and made great recommendations.
   

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   Devon

   Milwaukee

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service was amazing as always! Karuna and his team really care about the food and your experience and it shows!!!
   

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   Daron

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service, food, and ambiance were all excellent – will return and recommend to friends!
   

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    Mark

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Very delicious food. Incredible atmosphere. Amazing service. Sophon has it all
    

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