Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 361-2323
What can I say? This is the best Thai/Cambodian cuisine to be found in Cleveland, (so far.) I say so far, because I have not been to every single Thai place in the city, but I have been to a good handful, so up to this point Siam Cafe' is the best. Every time you walk in to the place you are greeted with a warm hello, but for my personal taste it is way too bright. (Although I do like the lights to be lower than most in restaurants.)
They are always friendly and helpful if you should have questions about dishes, how prepared or their favorites. I personally love the Tom Khar Gai soup. Made with coconut milk, galanga, lime, scallions, and tender pieces of chicken. My significant other opts for the spicy Tom Yum Goong soup, which is great too. A must are the pan fried dumplings and the crispy spring rolls, just to get started while you figure out the rest. The rice paper rolls are refreshing with the bean sprouts and basil too. Going along the beef route, i would have to insist on the Beef with Pan Fried noodle.
It is served with a hearty brown sauce with carrots, shrooms, and broccoli. The noodles are crispy and juicy at the same time, from the savory sauce dowsed upon them. The duck dishes are quite fabulous as well, if you are in to duck. Most of the seafood dishes I have tried are succulent and well rounded with flavor. And if you are really hungry or have some friends with you, call ahead and see if they have any Ham hocks around...We went there with good friends of ours, and they luckily had the Ham hock special available, we couldn't resist. The platter full of fall off the bone meat came to the table surrounded by bok choy. It was just that simple. Juicy, tender, falling apart meat covered in a lightly sweetened gravy and perfectly cooked bok choy. Not only was this dish delicious, but the price was unbelievable! $15! Yes, that is right. The four of us with two beers each, tea, appetizers, soups, one dish, and the Ham hock got out of there for around $65! Can't beat that.
This is a place that you know every time you will get a damn good meal and not have empty pockets when you leave.
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