Siam Thai Restaurant

Very nice modern café vibe. Service was quick and food was good especially their heat index was…read morevery practical.

Lunch was delicious!! Conveniently located off the highway…read more Service was exceptional!! Tasteful decor! What a gem!

28. Pad See Ewe

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Classic Thai Restaurant

4.2(86 reviews)

32.3 mi

This pains me to leave a review, because I'm sure the business is struggling post COVID... but if…read moreyou run a corrupt business then prepare yourself for reviews. We came from out of town for lunch and saw decent reviews -- but BEWARE because good reviews are before COVID. We sat and the older lady immediately brought 4 waters to the table and walked away. We looked at the menus and she returned to take our order and warned us the prices are NOT accurate. I asked her by how much, and she said it's up by $3 because inflation (the entrees were already priced at $10.95 for chicken and $12.95 for shrimp)-- so add $3 to that. You'd assume the produce was fresh and decent portion sizes. What was ordered: 2 red curries (shrimp), and 1 shrimp fried rice. She walks to the kitchen and all we hear are the sounds of a microwave door being opened, buttons pressed, and ringing once food was ready. 5-10 mins later, all our meals were out. This was by far the nastiest Thai food ever. Portions sizes were 1 scoop of white rice and a small bowl for the curry. 4 pieces of shrimp with tail on it. Curry tasted like sugar water. Fried rice was cold in the middle and sweet in flavor. High salt content for sure. She comes around and asks if we needed more rice -- here I assumed she realized she gave VERY LITTLE amount of rice and came to her senses. The bill comes around totaled to $60+. She charged $4 for the extra white rice, $4 for the waters, and $31+ for the curries, $15+ for the fried rice. BEWARE AND TURN AWAY. I had her drop $4 from the bill because of how she never asked if we wanted waters, and never explained the rice was being charged as extra. She was extremely rude and pushy during this whole experience and was just honestly annoying to deal with. Do not come here. Oh and there was hair in the food.

We stopped in during a road trip thru this area for late lunch on a Saturday. No other customers…read morethere; later one man came in to get Pad Thai to go. Since this Yelp listing is still unclaimed by this business, I doubt the elderly owner -- who is the hostess, server, and chef -- will change anything. Owner was so excited when I started asking her questions in Thai (why not, I was born there and can speak the language). Didn't help to encourage her to make her best food though. We ordered Chicken satay which is an appetizer, but it was cooked last and came out after my kids had mostly finished their noodles, and the rest of us our entrees. It did not taste fully cooked, and the peanut sauce was "off" -- not sure but we had a bad after taste after eating it, so do NOT order it. One kid ordered Laard Na with chicken. Her gravy was more brown/ soy sauce than should have been for this dish; maybe she didn't clean her wok/ pan after making my other kid's Pad See Ew with chicken. The latter was ok, edible, but we've had better. I ordered Mee Krob Laard Na with chicken, which again had more brown/ soy sauce gravy that it should have. It's nice that this lady offers a huge menu, but honestly she should stick with the dishes she's good at (Laard Na is not one). Hubby got duck curry, which was edible, but super tiny portion (tiny bowl) for a large price. He ordered an Eggplant stir fry and a tilapia curry for his parents. This curry was also in a tiny bowl but high price. We had a discussion in Thai about the fish being frozen so she has to pan fry it first (we were asking if she makes any fish not fried). Eggplant stir fry size was reasonable, but I think we were charged for 4 bowls of rice. We may also have been charged for water. Receipt wasn't detailed so we couldn't tell, but after reading others' reviews (after we ate a disappointing meal of course) that may be her usual process. As mentioned before another customer ordered 2 Pad Thai, so maybe she's good at cooking that, and should stick to it.

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Hunan Fine Asian Cuisine Restaurant

4.4(41 reviews)

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Had dinner w a friend of mine from chicago on a weds evening and it was a very good meal. He had…read morerecommened it and i was not disappointed. The best quality of chineese meal around . And i have 3 chineese restaraunts in effingham, if you want to call panda express chineese cuisine

Only cause i cant give ZERO stars.Food so expensive. Doesnt match price on line. Waste. Never…read moreagain. Got 2 egg rolls. Lol with no filling .4 beef sticks the size of my finger.and 3 crab ragoons. Almost $28..for what??? Should have just stuck with thai noodle way.way better and prices better. Would have got same amount of food for $10. Insane. Wish I could post pics on here!!!!!

Mushroom Chicken - A special that is not on the regular menu but should be added. The dinner was exceptional!

Vegetable Lo Mein - a side dish that was full of flavor. We plan to order the chicken lo mein at our next visit.

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Orange Chicken - This was the best orange chicken I've ever tried. I was sad it was my husband's meal.

Sushi Siam

4.5(67 reviews)

42.7 mi

Came here around 6pm with a party of 6 and got seated right away. We were able to call ahead and…read morecheck how busy it was. Staff were very friendly and food came super quick. The chef even surprised our daughter with a slice of cheesecake. Spicy salmon - surprised it wasn't blended up but it was good with the spicy mayo Salmon California - got this without the cucumber and it was good Aac - all the ingredients seemed fresh Tom yum soup - warm, spicy, and tart. The perfect size

The place looks nice, but the food is bland. The rolls…read moredidn't have much fish and the flavors weren't there. One of our party got duck curry and said it didn't have much g

The servers have no clue what this is...

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Some of their Siam fried dumplings...flavorless meat that was presumably was once chicken served with a couple of table spoons of "sauce."

Baan Thai

4.8(44 reviews)

61.1 mi

Delicious food:. Beef in oyster sauce highly recommended…read more Customer service is great. Pick up time is accurate.

What a gem!!! I'm a 49 year old foodie and I absolutely loved this place. The food was fantastic! I…read morehad my wife and 2 of our boys. The food also came out remarkably fast, which pleased our "starving" sons. We shared 3 entrees: pad Thai w/ shrimp, drunken noodles w/ chicken, and broccoli w/ beef. All 3 dishes were fantastic, we couldn't decide which we liked most. We will definitely stop there again if we travel through Vandalia.

Pad Basil with pork

Pad Thai with chicken

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4.4(23 reviews)

46.0 mi

Mama Chan's is our favorite Thai restaurant in the area!…read more From their fresh spring rolls to their pho soup you can't go wrong. Next time you're in the area make sure to stop for lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed!

Pros: food is delicious. We've enjoyed their Pad Thai, cashew chicken, sweet and sour chicken, beef…read moreand brocolli, pepper steak, and crab rangoon - all were great! Staff is also kind and prompt. Cons: serving sizes leave you wanting a bit. Biggest frustrating was the kids chicken strip meal - 2 smaller strips and only about 10 fries for the price left kids and parents a bit disappointed. Do recommend - food is delicious.

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Eastern House

3.9(95 reviews)

40.7 mi

For a small town in Indiana, I was pleasantly surprised to have decent Chinese food. Service was…read morealso very friendly and attentive. The waitstaff is fluent in English but we also got to practice our Mandarin Chinese with them. Unassuming exterior but surprisingly nice interior atmosphere. Our first lunch in Terre Haute was reasonably priced and relaxing after a long journey from California. Check it out if you're in town.

Loved the food very good, GREAT waitress, the place is a cozy little spot to relax and enjoy your…read morefood.

Exterior

Braised Pork Intestine & Blood Casserole

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Spring roll

Anna Thai Restaurant

4.1(91 reviews)

48.3 mi

Excellent Thai restaurant in downtown Decatur. Fantastic customer service, tasty food! We ordered…read moreBasil rice and Green Curry for main course. Eggplant tempura for appetizer was crispy and well made. Recommend this restaurant!!

We stopped here on Saturday afternoon. Service was top notch and food was excellent. My daughter…read moreand I got the Pad Thai and my husband got the Orange Chicken. Our server was so friendly and positive. We will definitely be back!

Basil Fried Rice with pork. This dish was a fresh tasting fried rice. Each bite was a new creation.

Sampler Platter we were so excited to try each item we forgot to take a before photo. As you can see, we loved it.

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Sushi Lovers Hibachi and Ramen

4.1(17 reviews)

40.8 mi

This place has everything incredible sushi, affordable prices, the best staff, and a kids menu that…read moremy girls inhaled!! First I want to say a huge apology to the staff tonight, we did NOT realize we overstayed for an hour after closing! We are so sorry!! Our family came from Ohio and we came from KCMO so we were very excited to see each other and we sat and talked and ate for two hours. The incredible staff were so gracious and kind! We ordered so much food and everything was fresh and delicious!! You will absolutely NOT be disappointed. We didn't take any pictures because we destroyed it way too fast!

Addendum to my review. I asked if they could make me a tempura shrimp roll with soy paper. They…read moresaid yes. It was a shrimp and artificial crab roll, which I didn't ask for and can't eat because of the red dye used to make it. So I spent $30 on 2 rolls, neither of which were right. One I couldn't eat, and one that was a tuna roll with hardly any tuna in it. Just sad.

Seating

Shrimp and meatball pho

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Dragon fruit bubble tea

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Elaine F.

54

2

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11 years ago

We just got back from our fourth visit in four weeks to this wonderful restaurant. The new owners (who have been here since December, 2105) offer such great food that we keep coming back. Our intention is to eat our way through the entire menu, sharing two dishes and one appetizer at a time. The portions are so generous that more food in one sitting is not possible. If it were, we would indulge. Green curry and red curry are pretty standard Thai fare, but the green curry here is so fresh and such a bright and vibrant green that it makes other green curries I have had seem almost dull. The red curry (which I had this evening with chicken) is rich and complicated in its flavor. The chef works with really fresh ingredients, and packs her curry with tons of (excellent quality) meat and a lovely array of vegetables. I would say that it is worth a trip to Charleston, Illinois specifically for the purpose of having lunch or dinner at this restaurant. It is located in a strip mall directly across the street from Eastern Illinois University. Come with a serious appetite! read more

Mollie S.

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11 years ago

Siam Thai just recently re-opened in December 2015 with new owners and it is not just "good for Charleston" but actually GOOD good. The owner is super nice and she mentioned they make all of their marinades and sauces from scratch. The menu has lots of new (delicious) items that I haven't seen on other local Thai menus. I haven't tried a lot of things on the menu yet, but there are several things already that I would say are the best versions I have had anywhere - including the satay sticks, pad see-ew and green curry. The pho is great and so is the Khao mon kai tod, which is crispy fried chicken on rice. Charleston is lucky to have this place and it is right across the street from campus! RUN, DON'T WALK. read more

Jim A.

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11 years ago

The restaurant is well maintained and the staff is friendly and polite. The kitchen is visible from the dining area and is clean and modern. The food is similar to what you would get at a good restaurant in Thailand except that the portions are much larger. They even have the little set of spices on the table like they do in Thailand so you can adjust the flavor to your taste. If you know what real Thai food is supposed to be like, or you would like to know, then this is the place to try. read more

Mindy M.

7

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0

11 years ago

LOVE Siam Thai !!! I had Tofu Vegetables with Jasmine rice... & vegetable spring rolls. WOW! Absolutely DELICIOUS - and so HEALTHY!!! Do yourself a favor and try this restaurant. I would really like to see Siam Thai do well and stay here in Charleston. We are lucky to have such healthy and amazing food available to us. read more

Amanda W.

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12 years ago

I got the yellow curry and my boyfriend got the chicken pad thai and added shrimp. I absolutely loved the yellow curry. I know I'll be coming back for it during cold weather. We both quickly ate our food it was so good! I will be coming back again! The woman who works there is very nice. read more

Marisa P.

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11 years ago

Just got done eating at Siam Thai restaurant and the food is delicious! It reopened this December and the new onwers are nice and their new food is amazing! They have good looking food and it taste amazing! It's right across from campus. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Adam K.

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4

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9 years ago

An easy food choice for me living close by. Easy to walk to and usually fairly quick on getting your food to you shortly after you order. Food quality is great and tailored to your needs (spice level). The prices aren't too expensive given the portion size you get. read more

Karina C.

60

1

0

9 years ago

Siam Thai is the best Thai food there is. I travelled half way across the country to come back specifically to this place because I missed their food so much. Owner and cook are the biggest sweethearts and the food is incredibly tasty. Would recommend 100%. read more

Jake C.

175

3

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11 years ago

Very authentic and tasty Thai food. Wonderful owner. I had the pad Thai, pad woo sen, and pho. All were terrific. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Hannah H.

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9 years ago

The best Thai place in the area! Always great service and quality of food! I love the owner and how personable she is!! Definitely recommend! read more

Scott H.

0

3

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10 years ago

Awesome place. Great service super friendly. Delicious food. We will definitely be back.

Nick M.

81

5

1

5 years ago

Food is one if not the best in town! Very great service. Pad Thai is amazing!!!!!!!!!

Andrew K.

0

1

0

10 years ago

Lots of authentic Thai dishes and delicious! Nice service too.

Zach R.

207

1

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10 years ago

I look forward to eating here every single week. So so good!

Steven C.

20

6

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11 years ago

Excellent. Love it ALL!

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