As soon as we walked inside, we felt like we were transported to a Thai styled carinderia of some sort as the place felt so simple and cozy. We were immediately greeted by the owners, a Thai husband and wife, and they immediately made us feel welcomed with their inviting smiles and kindness.
With our group of 5, we decided to all get different items to try out as much as we could from their menu. Our orders consisted of Thai Bagoong Rice, Roasted Pork Neck, Tom Yum Kung, Pad Thai, Spicy Pork Salad, Morning Glory and the Thai Egg Custard in Pumpkin for dessert. My personal order from the group was the Spicy Pork Salad. When I put in my order, the Thai Manang eyes lit up and asked me if I wanted it spicy, or in her words "Thai Spicy". I laughed, with a bit of fear, and said "Filipino level spicy, please". Something I later thanked myself for.
Every single dish we ordered had such a "wow" factor to it, from the plating, to the spice and the overall flavor. With regards to spice levels, there was nothing overbearing but just enough to playfully singe your tastebuds forcing you to always eat another bite. If I had to highlight or recommend any dishes, I'd definitely suggest you try the Morning Glory salad, Tom Yum Kung, and the Thai Egg Custard in Pumpkin.
This place is a hidden gem and sadly, it's almost undetectable along the plethora of restaurants located on Jupiter Street in Makati. If you've been to this area, you know exactly what I'm talking about. But trust me, if you're even a remote fan of Thai or spicy food, you owe it to yourself to give Siam Aroi a visit. read more