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| - So I've been getting take out from this place ever since they opened the North Olmsted branch. I never reviewed because I kept thinking I'll wait for the day I dine in so that I can have a more comprehensive review. Today, as I went to pick up yet another take out meal, I realized I'll probably never dine in. Nothing personal against the place, it is just that it is only 5 min away from me, and so I'd rather pick up and enjoy at home on a sofa in my PJs :).
So what's good? Chha Kreoung and Khmer Bunn are my staples. They're both fantastic and are different styles thus providing good variety. I love the flavor and style of Chha Kreoung and the crunch of the Khmer Bunn (the broken spring rolls in the dish is a lovely addition).
I once ordered Bunn Ga Xao by mistake when I meant to get the Khmer Bunn (was in a hurry and didn't pay attention...the names are foreign to me!). I like my food spicy and full of flavor and the Bunn Ga Xao failed in both those aspects...it is rather bland, dry and apparently is a dish they cannot spice up for you (they will provide a hot sauce on the side instead if you ask, but that sauce wasn't good enough to liven up this dish). That said, the Bunn Ga Xao is probably perfect for those that are new to ethnic cuisine (as in if this is the first time you're eating something that isn't served on a bun with fries on the side).
I also find the place to be rather affordable. So since it is the only Cambodian place in the area (assuming you don't want to make the trip to the lovely Cambodge) and it is spectacularly close to me.....I can't get enough of the place! Seriously, never been disappointed, and I'm pretty critical of my food. My only complaint, if I had to make one, would be the parking situation is annoying. I never try to park in the tiny lot behind the restaurant. It is one small lane for both entering and exiting and is an accident waiting to happen! So I always park in the back of the Toys R Us parking lot and make the not so lady like jump over the hedge to get to the back door of the restaurant (you want to use the back door if you are doing takeout).
For those wanting to dine in, I've never had the experience - but from what I observe while waiting in the lobby, they desperately need a higher dine in business. The ambience is nothing to rave out, the tables have plastic covers - hopefully as their business improves, they can make better interior improvements.
Love this place, GO GET SOME DELISH FOOD RIGHT NOW!!!
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