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| - I recently moved to the area from the San Francisco bay area where Thai and Cambodian restaurants are very common due to large communities of immigrants from those countries. Therefore, I have been able to sample many throughout my lifetime and find some of the best the country has to offer. Also, having eaten at the Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas, which is often regarded as the best Thai in the country including their secret North Thai menu.
The Mekong River Restaurant is one of the best places I have had these cuisines at. They make legitimate Thai and Cambodian dishes and will make it properly hot if you ask.
I'm not sure what sort of background the rest of the reviewers have, but it seems they are looking for the very Americanized style of large portions and bland flavors - they should stick to Stouffers.
Since Cleveland is being regarded now as an upcoming "foodie town," if you truly want to expand your palate, you should try this place.
Also, take the owner's recommendations for authentic Cambodian dishes. He recommended the Samlaw Machu Kahti (no oil) with beef, and I could actually taste each ingredient even though there are 12. I also had their Green Curry and it was delicious as well.
If you haven't had this type of food before, I would start with the Pad Thai, but you have to go beyond that because it is a pretty novice dish.
Their website is actually:
http://mekongriverinc.com/
Also, it seems they have remodeled since the "dirty" reviews. It was actually pretty pleasant inside.
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