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    Siam Thao

    4.1 (299 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Laotian
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Rad Nah with Shrimp
    Krobkal P.

    Love that this place was open for Veteran's Day. The staff is always kind and attentive. It's nice and quiet and the food does have authentic flavors and ingredients. I am Thai and not all Thai restaurants use Chinese broccoli, but this one does! That's why I often order the Rad Nah for this reason. Even my mom likes coming here (grew up in Thailand, super particular). My husband also loves the curries here!

    Entrance
    Ralph H.

    I went to Heare for a quick lunch upon recommendation from a work colleague. She usually gets the boat noodles and states that it's the best in the Sacramento area. I didn't try them, but I did have the fish cakes and Thai style tom ka coconut chicken soup. The fish cakes were small, but a decent size for a single person and very tasty. I like the mildly spicy sauce that accompanied it. The coconut soup was too watery for my liking, but the ingredients were delicious. There was plenty of parking for a small to medium size restaurant. I will try something different if I go back.

    Kimmy P.

    Heard the boat noodles are very popular here so we gave it a try and liked it a lot. We also ordered curry, wings, sticky rice and pad see ew. Food rolled out all at once which was convenient. Service didn't take too long since it wasn't busy at the late afternoon I went on a Sunday. Everything was super tasty and flavorful. The only con was some chirping noise that kept going off while we were eating that felt distracting. And the TV volume was barely on so it felt quiet.

    Drunken noodles with chicken
    Linda S.

    Excellent food, authentic flavors & good portions! Drunken noodles had a good charred flavor (wok hey)

    Menu
    Carmen Y.

    The best Thai food I have ever had! I got to try so many new dishes, and I loved it! The inside of the restaurant has plenty of open walkway space because tables are placed near the walls. It is surprisingly bigger inside than I thought with a good amount of seating. Customer service was great, and food came out fast. Our server reread the orders to make sure everything is correct because they have a policy that does not allow remakes or refunds on incorrect orders. A waiter also came by a few times to refill our waters. The food portions are pretty generous and everything is so flavorful and delicious! I got a small Thai boat noodle combination, and it was just the right amount because I was stuffed after finishing it and eating some of the appetizers. The broth is unique and amazing. I saved my leftover soup to make more noodles the next day. The beef larb and papaya salad had the perfect amount of spice and flavor. The chicken noodle was a little oily, but still very yummy! I am already planning my next visit because I want to try their khao poon.

    Thai Boat size Small, it's literally size small. Large is the regular bowl size.
    Melanie H.

    Raw beef laarb is mid. Asked for bitter, but seems like they mixed both sour and bitter together. Very salty, I can taste a lot of fish sauce. Portion is big though. The Thai boat smells good, but the taste is alright. Doable. They already dress it with bean sprouts and don't bring out any other vegetable condiments.

    Papaya salad
    Farm S.

    Order the papaya salad medium spicy, chicken laab, whole deep fried tilapia, pad Thai and a side of sticky rice. The food was amazing , the place is quiet and family friendly. My favorite was the deep fried tilapia with their chili sauce, it hit the spot . Their pad Thai noodles was a bit saucy but it was flavorful. Every thing was excellent

    Pad thai, boat noodles & pad see ew
    Easter Y.

    Good portions, good prices. We got boat noodles, pad see ew & pad thai. Everything was great! Boat noodles needed just a little more and the chili flakes provided helped it a lot. Pad see ew was perfect, usually people make it too sweet but it was a good balance. Chicken in both noodle dishes were tender. Pad thai was saucy and exactly how i like it. Quiet place, refilled your water a lot. Would come back again!

    Storefront
    Cin V.

    Minimal parking. Lots of indoor dining. Could definitely use an update. Everything looks a bit run down. Service was decent. The boat noodles was pretty good (tip: get the large, the small is more of a child size than anything). The pad thai is made fresh to order. Definitely one of the better items here. I would not recommend the pineapple fried rice. The rice was a bit bland and the toppings was too bulky. This was not my first time here and won't be my last.

    Fishcake appetizer
    Lynn H.

    This place feels pretty authentic! The etched wood is really nice and there are a lot of Thai pictures and decor inside. I did enjoy the boat noodles but I feel like it didn't really taste like boat noodles. Tasted more like pho. The spice level here is definitely on the higher side, so if you are not great on the spice, you might not want to get a high level of spice. The pad se ew I got was good - I really liked the Chinese broccoli in this. I think the fish cake app was good, but it was just fried fish cakes and nothing to write home about. I might try some other stuff from here in the future.

    Spice rack
    Stephanie L.

    If you want authentic Thai food, this is your spot. It's a hole in the wall with a tiny parking lot, so I can see why this would be a popular take out spot. The inside isn't really appealing, but the food is where they shine. If your food isn't spicy enough, they do offer a spice rack as well with different pickled thai chilis, jalapenos, dry chili, etc. You know a Thai/Lao spot is legit when they even have sugar on the table lol IYKYK. Their spice levels are Thai spicy so if you're normally a medium somewhere else, make sure you go one level down. Thai boat noodle here comes in two sizes, but get a large unless you're weak haha It comes with all the good stuff in the combination version but if you don't like tripe and tendon (like me) there is an option for just meat or meatballs. The broth is so deep, rich and flavorful even without anything added. My parents loooove the thai boat noodle here, and will make it a point to stop here for lunch/dinner any time they're in the area. I hardly ever order crab rangoon but I was in the mood for something cheesy this day. This was a solid choice because their version is pretty dang good. There is hardly any green onion or crab, it's really all cream cheese, but it's sweet and creamy and really yummy with the sweet dipping sauce they provided on the side. I would get this again. My sister and I decided to share the drunken noodles and the Pad Prik King with chicken. We decided on medium spicy for both but lemme tell you... this would be considered hot or Thai hot in other Thai restos. It was so damn spicy but it hurt so good! The rice noodles they use are sooo thick and silky, and they were so generous with all the meat, veggies and noodles. The pad prik king is basically a green bean stir fry. The green beans in this were nice and crunchy but the chicken was a bit dry. Entrees do not come with rice so make sure you order a side of rice to go with this. Portion sizes are large and great for sharing! Thai tea was creamy and sweet, and perfect to wash down all the spice we were inhaling. Never a bad choice if you want something other than water. This isn't a place to bring your first date, but it's a low key hidden gem.

    My mom's favorite place for a Bowl of Thai Boat.
    April S.

    My favorite place for especially Lao Sytle Papaya. Favorite mom and pop restaurant when I come visit my mom.

    Small boat noodle
    Annie X.

    Haven't been here in so many years since whoever owned it the last time. Gave it another try and the food was pretty good. We are always on a hunt for the best boat noodles here in Sac. So far this place isnt bad at all for it.

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    I found the place and had breakfast here. It was good, and I'd definitely come back if we're ever in the area again.

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    Delicious food!!!!! And great customer service!!! Love the owner she's the sweetest!!

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    Food is yummy and best of all, Best Thai boat in town! Service is great and fast! We visit this establishment a few times a month.

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    I have been coming here for years. It is def one of my top picks for boat noodles and kapoon

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    Ask the Community - Siam Thao

    Do they cater?

    I don't know if they do or not but the last several times I drove past this place the large metal door was rolled down and it looked like they were closed I'm wondering if they closed for good I don't know I enjoyed go in there a few times. Sadly… 

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    Hiso

    Hiso

    4.4(584 reviews)
    6.2 mi•Downtown
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    Cloudy early Thursday afternoon and a bit of chill in the air. Time for soup!…read more My server was very pleasant, kind, and patient in explaining the soup offerings since there were none on the menu. I opted for the sweet and sour Tom Son version. The broth was a delightful and tangy sweet and sour broth filled with mushrooms and other vegetables and shrimp, squid, and scallops. I added some rice which balanced out the sourness if the soup perfectly! The squid was a bit chewy but the shrimp and scallops were good. The cherry tomatoes - red and gold - retained their yummy flavors and added to the fullness of the broth. Overall, a very delicious bowl! My only complaint - wish the music had been a bit lower. My server checked on me frequently and was attentive to me and all of her customers. A nice place to come to warm up and feel welcomed.

    The Thai and Laotian food from here was pretty good!…read more My family and I shared the following dishes: -Thai Green Tea: Huge size! The drink was creamy and flavorful. Not too heavy. -Lao Sausage:: Meaty and I liked the flavor. It went well with the side sauce. I wish it came with more sticky rice though. -Chicken Larb: This was solid and I liked the tangy flavor. Portion size is pretty small though and only came with one cup of lettuce. -Lao Papaya Salad: Solid, but I've had better elsewhere. -Salmon Pad Thai: My favorite dish of the night! The best part were the salmon bites which were glazed in the sweet pad Thai sauce and had a crispy exterior and soft interior. Super delicious. -Khao Piak: Warm, thick, tangy, and comforting bowl of noodle soup. Overall, I enjoyed everything despite the smaller portion sizes for some of the dishes. The service here was pretty good and the interior was clean and cozy. Parking is street parking. A solid restaurant for Asian food in Sacramento.

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    South Area Market - Pad Thai

    South Area Market

    4.4(389 reviews)
    2.5 mi•Fruitridge Manor
    •$$

    South Area Market is in a small run-down strip mall sandwiched between two Asian Tax Services…read morebusinesses (one open and the other closed down) and at first glance, you'd probably want to overlook and ignore it. How wrong you would be to do so as well! Walking in, the front half of the storefront is a small market and you have to walk to the back to order food. What South Area Market lacks in visual appeal they make up for in authentic flavors, executed well! I was apprehensive myself while I was there and played it safe by only ordering a few things, but nearly all were delicious and craveable. I'll start with their pad thai because I feel like that's what most people will think of when ordering Thai-Lao. The pad thai was beautiful to behold with vibrant colors and a fresh aroma. Once fully mixed it is a cacophony of colors, flavors, and for me, heavy nostalgia. It's somehow tangy, sweet, sour, crunchy, and fresh all at once with a nice dose of heat. I would probably put the heat level at a mild-medium level, but not all the chili flakes need to be mixed in if you're not a spicy eater. I've literally just finished eating and I want to eat more despite being full I would also heavily recommend the Lao sausage as well. It's a little gamey, but it packs so much flavor and little more heat than the pad Thai. The braised pork belly & eggs were super good too with deep flavors and tender pork that falls apart. The last item we got was the steamed fish and while good, I felt that it needed either more salt or citrus to bring out the flavors. We did get there during the last 20 minutes of business so I expect these dishes are better when they're fresh during the day. South Area Market feels like a true hidden gem that I don't think will remain hidden for long! I am excited to have it in regular rotation when we want Thai food so I can explore the rest of the menu. Plus you can shop in the market side to get some fun treats (like the durian Pocky we picked up!

    I come here to get Pad Thai. It's probably one of the best I've had but I really do not like the…read moretexture of the tofu they add. It's kind of chewy and rubbery. I figured maybe I came on a slow day but the second time I ordered the pad Thai, the tofu was still not up to my liking. Maybe next time I'll order without the tofu. The papaya salad has always been great but this time around it was a little too salty. I think a different person made the papaya salad because the first few times I had it, it was perfect. I tried their catfish once and it wasn't so bad although it was kind of pricey when most of it was mainly bell peppers and only a few strips of catfish. Regardless I will always return to get other things on the menu because the girl there is very considerate and friendly.

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    South Area Market - Gotta get my favorites here. Lau sausages, beef larb, Thai chili flakes, premium coconut water and more.

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    Soi Alley Eats - Lao & Thai Street Food - Ally way location , outdoor seating only

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    4.4(19 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Newton Booth

    Idk if this is what authentic Lao & Thai street food tastes like, but it wasn't for me. I got my…read morefavorite dishes - kaopoon & pad see ew - and was pretty disappointed. I didn't like the pad see ew at all (flavor or ingredients - where's the broccoli or egg?) and the kaopoon needed a lot more coconut milk. I also prefer thicker noodles for my kaopoon. The ones they used were like angel hair thickness compared to the spaghetti sized ones i like. The Thai tea tasted fresh, but I've had better. My bf got the yellow curry and said it was good. I don't like curry so it was a no for me. Prices were fair and much better than most places. Service was also good. Order at the window. Seat yourself and the lady walks around to the front to bring the food to you. You grab napkins, utensils, and sauces yourself. Cute outdoor vibes, but not great in winter or extreme weather. It was windy and cold when we went, so not ideal but it wasn't horrible. Parking was easy. We parked on the street across from Smart & Final. There are some parking spaces right across the alley, but I'm not sure if it's ok to park there.. there weren't signs saying it was only for residents or a specific business, but the street parking wasn't much further so we didn't bother moving our car. Overall, I wanted to love it, but it just wasn't my personal taste preference. For reference, my favorite Thai place right now is Tuk Tuk. But, I would still recommend that people try it. Others seem to really love it, so I guess it just depends on how you like your Thai food. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

    This makes me miss visiting Asia so much as you can't get anymore authentic than this. As the name…read moreimplies, it really is found in an alley way for you to order food. Nothing fancy, nothing upscale. Hole in the wall, you order your food through a written menu in a makeshift kitchen window to order and have a seat until your food is ready. As for the food, it is everything authentic and delicious as you'd expect! As for a lack thereof, the flavors and spices and textures you get from any dish would make you miss home as they make each plate so cozy and comforting. It's a home away from home style. The staff were so heartwarming and nice, they treated each guest as family. The noodles in the soup were made to order. The broth in each was thick and flavorful. Kao poon was rich and creamy while the kao piek was aromatic and herbaceous. You know you're getting great food when this place is giving you PURPLE STICKY RICE and home made JEOW!

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    Vientiane Restaurant

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    4.0(486 reviews)
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    The food, the flavors are so amazing. Reminds me of my stepmom cooking. Except she makes Kao gum…read moredessert instead of managing sticky rice. That's the point. To me it takes like a home cooked meal or if im at a Laos party. There are so many things I enjoy eating. I can't decide and end up getting the tower, Kao soy, kaopoon, stuff chicken. I order take out all the time.

    My favorite item here is the stuffed chicken wings. It is an entire fried chicken wing with the…read morebones removed and stuffed with ground chicken, onions, and herbs. It was served with a sweet and spicy sauce which provided a tasty contrast. I ordered the vegetarian Tom Kha and it was served with a lot of different vegetables. The flavor of the soup was good, but not as strong as I would have preferred. It was served in a dish with a heating element in the center so it stayed very hot during our meal. The basil fried rice with chicken did not contain much basil or chicken. The flavor was good, however it was lacking ingredients such as vegetables and meat. The green curry was tasty and contained a decent amount of veggies and chicken. The eggplant and chicken were tender and my favorite part of the dish. There is a mandatory 18% gratuity charged for 5 people or more. There are no booster seats for children. There is an extra 4% charge for credit card payments. Service was good as the worker was friendly.

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    Vientiane Restaurant - Papaya Salad - lao style

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