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What to order at Apsara
- Must order
- Nime chow with peanut sauce and a Khmer curry; Singapore noodles if you want heat.
- Signature dishes
- Nime chow, Khmer curry, Singapore noodles
- Editor tip
- Closed Wednesdays; lunch is the quickest sit. Counter is no-frills strip-mall style, but the cooking is serious.
CuisineCambodian
Price$$
Neighborhoodwest-side
HoursSun-Mon 10:00-21:30; Wed-Thu 10:00-21:30; Fri-Sat 10:00-22:00
Phone+14017851490
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Signature dishes: Nime chow, Khmer curry, Singapore noodles
Must order: Nime chow with peanut sauce and a Khmer curry; Singapore noodles if you want heat.
Tip: Closed Wednesdays; lunch is the quickest sit. Counter is no-frills strip-mall style, but the cooking is serious.
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Address: 716 Public Street, Providence, RI 02907
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