CLEVELAND, Ohio -- HBO’s third season of “The White Lotus” was nominated for 23 Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards for 2025. Alas, the Thailand-based season came away without awards. The real winners are diners who were inspired to try Northeast Ohio’s Thai restaurants.

Dining writers Paris Wolfe and Alex Darus explored a few of them and encourage readers to venture beyond the familiar pad thai and try dishes such as som tum (green papaya salad) and larb (a minced meat salad).

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And if you’re hungry for even more options, members of the NEO Foodies Facebook group recommend these resta

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