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GaryVanHagar t1_jdntqya wrote

Reply to comment by Accurate_Regret_5934 in Why do people keep saying downtown is so great by Accurate_Regret_5934

I was in court when this was happening. They were temporarily shut down because the former co owner found out that his name was still listed as manager which would make him liable for anything bad that happens there. And bad things have happened there. So they had to change the manager’s name and the current owner tried to put it in his son’s name and the court wasn’t having it because the son is never there. Imagine doing that to your own kids good name. Anyways it used to be a much cooler bar. They used to have music and art. It’s. A hole now but can be fun. The problem is people kept getting roofied right before the pandemic so I won’t go there anymore.

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crunchy_wtr t1_jdn0wfs wrote

Reply to Cambodian restaurant recommendations by StudyofMatter

Kao's kitchen, near plain st. A good, newly opened place. My mother used to work with the owner a few years back back at simply Khmer, and they know how to make good food. As for food, (idk how to spell it in English) but it's basically bowl noodles with beef and meatballs. Basically Cambodian style pho. They got other dishes too if you're not in the mood for noodles.

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Engelgrafik t1_jdmr9tq wrote

Reply to Cambodian restaurant recommendations by StudyofMatter

Peephuptmei is my favorite right now.

They make a fish dish called "Ah-mok". It's soooo good.

For the longest time people were giving them only 3 stars but I think it's because people didn't like that the family and kids hang out there. I have no problem with this. The fact is that they make some of the best food in this town.

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Hemmschwelle t1_jdmhk4d wrote

Reply to Cambodian restaurant recommendations by StudyofMatter

The first question to answer is whether 1)you grew up in America or 2)in Cambodia (or in a first generation Cambodian family). Some dishes taste good to #1. Some dishes taste great to #2 and not to #1.

This is true for practically any ethnic cuisine. If you don't think this is true, I suggest that you try some Marmite on toast and get back to me.

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Relative-Gazelle8056 t1_jdktclq wrote

Reply to Why do people keep saying downtown is so great by Accurate_Regret_5934

Also Gary's a short walk from downtown is great, especially for affordable drinks with friends on the patio by the river when the weather is nice. Food really good too but pricier. The river walk is great. For not having a car a lot of options to do, more than if you lived in many other towns and suburbs. Also the train to Boston is affordable for the occasional weekend exploration or activity. Ive lived in several states and abroad, in tiny towns and cities (Seattle). Really enjoyed Lowell, 2019 to 2023 just moved again though. Sure there could be more businesses, less empty storefronts, and more options for homeless and those struggling with poverty, maybe volunteer with some groups to help the community if you are bored and have time.

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