Located at 448 University Ave W in St. Paul, MN, Cheng Heng Restaurant emerges as a cherished spot for lovers of Cambodian cuisine. Customers consistently praise its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service, often referring to it as a hidden gem. Reviewers like Kyle express gratitude for finding a comforting dining experience amidst typical bar food options, while berrie highlights its consistent flavors and attentive staff, emphasizing the restaurant’s familial vibe that makes each visit feel special.
The menu boasts a wide array of choices, with dishes such as the #26 combination—which features rice, chicken or pork, and a side of broth—gleaming with flavor. Alice Garner's enthusiasm for the chive pancakes and other authentic dishes attests to their commitment to freshness and quality. Diners like Jon Peterson appreciate classics like wontons, noting that the generous portions come at affordable prices. Guests rave about the comforting taste of the food, evoking feelings akin to a warm embrace, reminiscent of home-cooked meals. Overall, Cheng Heng Restaurant stands out not only for its delicious cuisine but also for the heartfelt hospitality that keeps customers coming back for more.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Cheng Heng Restaurant
Kyle
Jun 10,2025
Amazing. Came for business about an hour out of the city. The small town I was working in had nothing but standard bar food. I needed something comforting and since I'm Cambodian this caught my eye. Delicious food and the sweetest people. They joked that I should come back for dinner and I'm honestly considering it...
Alice Garner
Jun 7,2025
Really great time here! Got the #22 and #11A as well as the chive pancakes which were really yummy! Everything tasted super fresh! The chicken was quite spicy in #11 and a bit dry, but still liked it! The service was super great, speedy, and friendly! The atmosphere is nice, but could have had some dimmer lighting! Very cheap for the size of the portions!!!
Jon Peterson
Jun 6,2025
Hidden gem — just as good as any similar fare in any major city. Dive on the outside—but so legit. I got #17 and made it spicy—very good. Wontons are good too, can’t go wrong tho.
berrie
May 20,2025
This is the best resturant in the Twin Cities for overall flavor and hospitality. Every single time I've come here they are always so attentive, they try to sit you down as soon as possible, give you menus and also silverware and water/drinks fairly quickly :). Their menu is very large :), plenty to choose from and very affordable, I can always get a meal and get a drink without feeling like I'm spending too much. Some of my favorite dishes from here are their springrolls, eggrolls, pho, fried rice, vermeclli noodle salad, etc. I'll keep exploring the menu, but for now my favorite dish is #26, it's a dish with rice and chicken or pork, and there's a fried egg, cucumber, tomato, pickled daikon radish and carrots, cilantro, a broth on the side and some sauce as well. I pair it with a drink called tri color which has some colored jello strips, cantaloupe, honeydew, jackfruit in a coconut slush :). The flavors from this combo are so perfect I literally cannot describe it, but all I can say is that it feels like you're getting a big giant hug from your grandma. It's literally the best feeling in the world, so comforting during any season, any weather or whatever you're going through. I definitely reccommend trying some of their specialty drinks too!!! :) Overall this is my top resturant, 10/10 everything. Flavors are always consistent, food is always hot, and the family that runs the resturant is always attentive and welcoming :) and for the person who left a review saying they had to ask for a box or ask for the check... I mean yeah you ask for a box anywhere... and you pay at the counter? Yeah... they just wanted to complain XD they are always willing and happy to help, just ask if you need anything! :)
Emily T
May 13,2025
This place is goooood. Ordered the Curry Tam Yam with chive cakes. Never had chive cakes before, but thoroughly enjoyed them! Food came quickly and had large portions. Will definitely need to go back.
Matthew M
Mar 26,2025
Every dish I’ve tried has tasted very good. Very good variety, with something for everyone. Priced are pretty low, especially compared to the quality. Some foods can be approachable to a picky eater too. The owners and staff are very hospitable and nice. Highly recommend for dine in or take out.
Ned Tavale
Mar 19,2025
This local family-owned restaurant packs a punch. The flavor and texture was outstanding. The food came out piping hot, fresh. It was great Wings were a bit small however the taste was excellent. Crab rangoons, crispy and crunchy. 8.4/10 on the apps. Main dish was fantastic, forgot the name but I'd give it 9.1/10. The service was extremely quick as well. The refills were consistent and timely, I loved it. A hidden gem.
Beth-Alison Berggren
Mar 10,2025
Excellent food! I believe it was the owner there and she was very kind and appreciative of our business. Food came out so quickly. I didn’t get great photos as we dug right in. Everything we had was wonderful. My soup was incredible, fantastic broth, spring rolls were great and very fresh. I would highly recommend
Reviews For Cheng Heng Restaurant