Champa Garden is one of those neighborhood gems you end up craving weekly. Tucked away in East Oakland, it's a cozy spot serving up seriously delicious Lao, Thai, and Cambodian dishes. My friend and I went on a Saturday afternoon and was luckly seated right away. As we started to order was when it started to get packed. We ordered the Champa Sampler to share for the both of us. Do not skip on this dish. It's the perfect intro to their Lao-Thai dishes. We also ordered the Lao's Noodle Soup and I would highly recommend it! The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the vibe is super casual which is great for both a quick lunch or a laid-back dinner with friends. They also do takeout really well if you're not in the mood to dine in. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the food hits every time. Highly recommend if you're looking to explore Southeast Asian cuisine or just want a consistently great meal.

Came on a lazy Saturday around 11:30, first time I've been there when it wasn't packed! Restaurant is on the smaller size, so it's nice to have the dimly lit vibes match a quieter space. As always food is hella on point. Nam Kaow is a must, & the Pork Thai Larp pairs really well. We always mix up some fish sauce with the jalapeños & dry pepper to add a nice & kickin sauce to em! First time having the Pla Gra Prow & it was pretty good. Green beans & peppers were crunchy & the sauce was smackin. Do wish there was a lil more catfish tho. Beef Pumpkin Curry was so good, the homegirl was about to drink it from a straw! Chicken Pad Thai is probably the weakest link here. Solid, but doesn't compare to the heavy hitting flavors of the other dishes. If you haven't been, you're missing out. If you already know wassup, then keep on!

Prices are unbeatable! Service is quick and friendly. Location is in a neighborhood so parking is limited and a little tough depending on time you go. Ambiance is dim but there are plenty of tables. I ordered the nam kao, basil fried rice with pork and noodle soup. All the food was flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend this cozy little spot for Cambodian Lao food.

I have visited this east Oakland Thai restaurant a few times before. It's in a neighborhood surrounded primarily homes except for a liquor store across the corner. Feels very homey. I had ordered the Pad See We with Thai Iced Tea. The food came out in short order. The pad see ew was a bit sparse in my opinion with chucks of broccoli, need to doctored up with chili sauce to brighten the taste. Thai ice tea was sweet. I guess I should be more adventurous in my selection. Overall, I was filled and in future visit I will try a different dish

I've been coming here for 11 years. They have the best Tom Kha, and papaya salad. Whenever I'm craving a taste of home, I come here. Highly recommend the sampler platter if you want to try a number of things and if you're with a friend; the best dish to share! Literally everything I've had hear is top notch. Can't go wrong!

Had a hankering for Tom Ka soup today, so we stopped by for lunch. Although asked, it would be even better if they used chix thigh meat vs breast (breast is too dry). But, broth is always so good. Thank you!!

A local favorite with all your fav Lao/Thai dishes on the menu. If you've never been, highly recommend the Champa Sampler. It's a great solo dish, or appetizer to share, since you get some imperial rolls, lao sausage and nam khao. I love the dipping sauce that comes with this too. They serve it all with some lettuce/herbs, perfect to wrap and dip! Another fav of mine are the angel wings. These are whole wings, deboned, and stuffed with egg roll filling. Served with a sweet chili sauce, it's another yummy snack/app/entree to a main dish. A lot of people come for their noodle soups, like kasoy, kao piak, etc. The soups are flavorful and rich, super hearty, and served in giant bowls. TBH I think they give you waaaaaayyy more soup to noodle ratio but the flavor is there, so they get a pass. Spice rack on every table, so you can sauce up your food which ever way you want. Champa is an Oakland gem, and a must visit if you're ever craving some Lao/Thai food.

Best Laotian food in the bay! Mom and pop shop so you know it's authentic! Everything was fresh and flavorful. Super friendly staff. We got the champa sampler but we should've gotten 2 lol. So good. The pad Thai was perfect! Dont forget to double Up on the protein.

Champa Garden is certainly a place you hear about by word of mouth by Bay Area locals both for how tasty it is and its affordability. Came here on a weekday afternoon for lunch and there was plenty of seating. The menu is pretty large so there's a lot of options to satisfy your palate for whatever Thai or Lao dish you're feeling like. For 2 people we shared a Pad Thai and Duck Curry and it was definitely a bit more than enough food. Both dishes were rich and flavorful--the Duck Curry had a classic flavor to it with pieces of duck and lots of veggies. I actually don't even like Pad Thai usually, but this Pad Thai was great--it wasn't overly sweet like some tend to make it and it had the right amount of tang and balance to it to make you want to keep eating it. Sidebar: I actually really appreciate that the bean sprouts were on the side for the Pad Thai because I'm a little bean-sprout intolerant (yes, I know I need to grow up) but you may want to consider asking about it if you want it incorporated. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive! Parking was doable although for a weekday afternoon there was a good amount of cars in the residential area taking up spots. Highly recommend to try this place when you're in the area!

My go to dishes here are the Angel Wings (stuffed chicken wings) and Crispy Pork Belly. They never disappoint. However, I tried some new items this past visit. The Lao Sausages ended up being all fat/no pork, and the Fried Spring Rolls ended up being filled with 98% glass noodles and a microscopic amount of pork (see uploaded pic). There's a Viet spot in SF I've been to where the fried Spring Rolls are filled with 98% meat. These two places should collaborate to make the perfectly balanced fried spring rolls.