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$75  + Tip/Tax
Tue, 4/21
5:15 PM & 7:45 PM
Rogers Park

Khmai

Day 1: 5-Course Revisiting Cambodian Roots Tasting Series

This sensational Cambodian eatery was a Semi-Finalist for a James Beard “Best New Restaurant” Award when it opened in 2023, and has only added Best Of List nods since, including Infatuation’s list of “Best in Rogers Park.” Cambodian-born Executive Chef Mona Sang emigrated to the United States as a child following the deaths of her father and two of her brothers at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. After working at the Ivy Room for seven years and making a name for herself with Mona Bella, her catering company, she established Khmai, where she is enchanting diners with a menu that includes such dishes as tuk kroeung (catfish in a lemongrass-fish sauce preparation), sach koh ang, (beef skewers marinated with lemongrass and chilis), and amok morn (a complex coconut curry of chicken wrapped in fragrant steamed banana leaf and topped with crispy lime leaves). “Mesmerizing…flawless,” raves the Chicago Tribune, while Eater extols the “food fit for royalty”—and it’s all served up in a stunning space. We’re so excited to visit here and to learn more from Chef Sang about the distinct glories of Cambodian cuisine.

About the Host:

Mona Sang


Chef/Owner

Chef Mona Sang fled Cambodia with her family to escape the genocide in the '80s, immigrating to the US when she was just a toddler. After honing her culinary craft with the Lettuce Entertain You group, she began her own catering company, Mona Bella Catering, offering pop-up dinners and door-to-door service. In June of 2022, she opened Khmai.

The Lineup

All courses will be individually plated. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.

  1. Prahok Ktiss

    grilled pork belly & ground pork dip, prahok, coconut curry, dried pepper, kroeung, chef selected fruits & vegetables

  2. Amok Trei

    braised salmon, kroeung crab butter crust, coconut milk, crispy lime leaf, amok sauce, gai lan, rice

  3. Somlar Machu

    marinated shrimp & chicken, lemongrass, turmeric, galanga, lime leaf, pineapple, roasted tomato, mushroom, bean sprout, crispy garlic

  4. Sach Ko Tuk Prahok

    grilled beef brisket, palm sugar, oyster sauce, scallion oil, roasted kroeung butter bone marrow, kroeung prahok sauce

  5. Kampot Pepper Durian Ice Cream

    durian custard, black kampot pepper ice cream

Khmai

6580 N Sheridan Rd

Chicago, IL 60626

More Event Info

Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:

Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Khmai will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.

See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.

  • Vegetarians: There is Pork and Fish Sauce (Fish Ingredients Only) in Course 1, Salmon in Course 2, Chicken and Shrimp in Course 3 and Beef, Mud Fish and Oyster Sauce in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Pescatarians: There is Pork in Course 1, Chicken in Course 3 and Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Gluten: There is Soy Sauce (with gluten) in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Dairy:
    • Butter: Butter is in Course 2, Course 4. Substitutions will be provided. No other dairy present in menu.

  • Shellfish: There is Crab in Course 2, Shrimp in Course 3, and Oyster Sauce in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Fish: There is Fish Sauce (Fish Ingredients Only) in Course 1, Course 2, Course 3 & Course 4. There is also Salmon in Course 2, and Mud Fish in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Peanuts: There are Peanuts in Course 1. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Tree Nuts: There is Coconut in Course 1, Course 2, and Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Alliums and Garlic: There are Alliums in Course 1, Course 2, Course 3, and Course 4. Substitutions will not be provided.

  • Mushrooms: There is White Button in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.

Handicap Accessibility:

This restaurant is handicap accessible. If applicable however, Contact Us with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.

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