Very tasty food. We had the vegetables spring rolls and it was very tasty, we all enjoyed them. Then we had the Basil chicken and the Cashew chicken. Both were excellent. We had rice too. The servings of rice were really small, crazy small for what you pay for rice. Once again prices of things in Switzerland are crazy expensive. I forget how the rice was but it was something like 4sf for a tiny bit. But the food was good. Service was slow however. read more

Sam-Lor Thai - Delicious food, expense but very tasty. Basil chicken and cashew chicken... - Thai Near Me - Geneva, GE

Of the two Thai restaurants that I've been to in Geneva, Sam-Lor is the better one. It's slightly more tricky to find than Restaurant Thai, but the food is a lot more traditional. Again, introduced to this restaurant by a local colleague and have been in 2-3 times over the years. If it was easier to find and I was a little braver, then I might have been back more. The slight downside is that it's on the other side of Lake Geneva to the main city centre, and thus puts me off slightly to walk across the bridge and find my way around if I'm by myself. The food is lovely - on my most recent visit, I had the spring rolls and the glass noodles (which come in this really cool pot over a candle!). If I had room for dessert, I would have devoured one! Again, it seems expensive, but I'm comparing to London prices - CHF26 for Pad Thai noodles, if I remember correctly! The staff are really nice here, but limited English if that's an important factor. The atmosphere and decor are pretty cool - there is a canoe boat that is used as a bar! Worth a visit when you're feeling like some alternative cuisines in Geneva. read more

Sam-Lor Thai - Glass Noodles - Thai Near Me - Geneva, GE

Disappointing. The decor is great, and the staff were very courteous, thus the two stars. Unfortunately the food was unremarkable. It was the most expensive, least satisfying Thai meal I have ever had. I am Vegan, and I cannot recommend this restaurant to other Vegans or vegetarians. The have a total of three vegetarian menu options - That's it. I should have asked to see the menu before I sat down, had I would have walked out and gone else were to eat. It took about 2 minutes from the time the waiter took my order until my dish was brought to the table - Wow that is fast! But it also means that the food was tasteless. I asked for the dis to be prepared "very spicy", "with lots of chili" but it had none. CHF28 for a small amount of white rice, and luke-warm flavorless vegetables and tofu - So very disappointed! read more

Sam-Lor Thai - Restaurant entrance. - Thai Near Me - Geneva, GE

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Went with a friend while on a day off... The lunch specials are incredibly affordable! We paid 18 CHF for an entree and main course. Loved the pannang curry! Staff was incredible kind and let us stay after lunch while we slowly ate and drank. read more

Sam-Lor Thai - The entrance - Thai Near Me - Geneva, GE

The Sumo salad is the absolute best. Comes with crab, lots of fresh lettuce and a delicious vinaigrette. Delicious. Most of the rest of the menu is simple grilled foods. Prawns were great but be aware that you peel them yourself, and you shouldn't be afraid of salt. read more

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The curry and tom yum is good. However, nothing exciting or extraordinary about this place. When I first enter, I thought I went to the wrong place. The decor has a very Indian feel to it. People didn't even speak Thai! The food are all very pricey. As I'm from New York and have tried Thai food in NY and in Thailand, the prices paid for the dishes ordered are way too overpriced with food tasting kind of bleh. Also, what kind of Thai restaurant doesn't have any Thai ice tea..?? read more

I've seen numerous mentions of the authenticity of Sam-Lor (the Thai word for bicycle), as close to a "hole in the wall" restaurant as one gets in generally-posh Geneva. Using my measure of authenticity (read: the best places I have been in Thai enclaves in the U.S. where I am also a distinct ethnic minority among the patrons), this place rates an "A+". It was also clear from the demeanor of the restaurant staff that they wanted you to feel as happy and peaceful as possible, notwithstanding their continually frenetic shuffling from table to table balancing dishes and drinks. There's no question that the gentleness and warmth of my server added greatly to my enjoyment of the experience. I played it safe by ordering two of my regular favorites: Panang Chicken and Yum Woon Sen (glass noodle salad with prawn). In each case, Sam-Lor look the taste experience to a whole new level. The familiar ingredients burst with deep and redolent flavor, but I am convinced that it was the cooks' tossing in more than a few subtle, undefinable sprinkles of magic that made it all come together so perfectly. Looking around the restaurant, I can safely say that most everyone was living their own version of my story. It is worth noting the rugged, marginally unsavory vibe in the surrounding Paquis neighborhood. Though it's bustling with tourists and crawling with foodies looking for a fix in one of the area's well-regarded ethnic hot-spots, I wouldn't feel comfortable with the idea of my girlfriend venturing there unaccompanied after dark. read more

Super energetic host and extremely welcoming. food was good - strongly recommend trying out the green Thai curry. It was the best part of the dinner. read more

I had the Green Papaya salad. Small portion and just average. I got the friend spring rolls based on the picture in the menu. The real spring rolls bore no resemblance, doughy and bland, it was a disappointment. Considering how expensive this place is (yeah, I know it's Geneva) a disappointment. read more

Ummmm- confused by the raves here. Very friendly staff served totally mediocre basics ( by standards of any US city I have been in . ) Place also covered in greasy restaurant dust. Dusty , dirty fake flowers ... Yuck. Don't know standards for Thai food here, but I would say "pass." read more

Very good food, so far the best Thai I've had in Geneva. Not the greatest ambiance (I wouldn't take a first date here), and the service is equally very slow, and very friendly. In the end great food is what I look for, and when I want Thai, I will definitely be back! read more

The food is amazing. I like the place. The staff is kind. I recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants to eat Thai food in Geneva. They're the best! read more

Having seen some pretty mediocre reviews both here and on tripadvisor, I was a little sceptical but as I was staying round the corner in the exorbitantly priced Kempinski hotel I thought would give it a go. I am very pleasantly surprised. The welcome was warm but not effusive and the restaurant is very spacious (probably too big for the economic climate). The food, on the other hand is excellent. Not exactly BKK street food but definitely the equal of most Thai restaurants you will find in Europe. I had the red chicken curry and steamed jasmine rice. It was so good, I seriously considered ordering a second round but that would have been both greedy and might have broken the bank. The portions were very generous and the prices on a par with other Geneva restaurants, which I find too expensive. However, I imagine the overheads are very high, so que sera sera. All in all it was an excellent meal and I will make a beeline for it when I am next in Geneva. It is clearly a family run affair and I am happy to support it. Give it a try. read more

Rounding up. Four and a half stars. Great atmosphere, great service, delicious green curry.

A friend brought me here and WOW for authentic Thai dishes and fantastic service. I ordered the Pangang shrimp, instead of my usual Pad Thai (thats next week). I loved the dish and I tasted my friends fish green curry dish....flavorful, spicy, authentic. They do have daily specials which look like a good deal and nice portion. I think its the best Thai food I have eaten in Geneva for sure. read more

The restaurant is good and quite even if a bit touristic. Here I had one of the best thai food in geneva

Excellent Thai nice place great meal. I love the take away but they could offer more varieties more selection . Anyhow in Pâquis a good place and a great alternative to kebab take away read more

If you fancy Thai, you'll be in safe hands here. The restaurant has the same typical spartan feel about it you find in a lot of 'local' Thai restaurants. It's subtly fancy with basic wooden furniture and Thai decorations giving you the impression that either a lot of thinking, or none at all, went into the decoration. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and they're all dressed in a traditional outfit. The food was very good and there was plenty on the plate, I just wish it had a little more flavour to it. I'll go again if I find myself in Geneva fancying a Thai curry... read more

I had almost given up on food in Geneva after a few bad, expensive dinners and then I found Sam-Lor. I slightly burned the roof of my mouth, I could not eat this fast enough I was so hungry and it was SO delicious. I'm kind of a Thai food snob but this was authentic, super hot and tasty. The gentleman who took my order was very nice to me and spoke english. One of the best green curries I've ever had. I may eat every day here, I'm just so happy to have a delicious place to eat now. read more