‘Twas a time not long ago when if you wanted to sample the ancient subtleties of Khmer cuisine (outside of a home kitchen), you had two opportunities—Cambodian New Year in April, or Ancestor’s Day in September, when local Buddhist temples throw public ceremonies during which huge varieties of food are offered to departed souls—and then eaten by those still around.
It’s a modest representation of true Khmer food, relative to the other southeast Asian cuisines on the menu, but it’s a good start. Angkor Restaurant, 52 W. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, 630-576-2000
