Best of Boston

1998 Best Cambodian Restaurant

Carambola

Who could have guessed there would be such hunger for the exotic in the land of the cod? The owners of the Elephant Walk have given the suburbs straight Cambodian sans the French twist of its other menus: Here, adventurous diners love the Caramola Salad (thinly sliced fruit in a lime dressing) and the Vegetarian Mee Siem (garlic, crushed chilis, shallots, tofu, and noodles).

663 Main St., Waltham, 617-899-2244,