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Similan Thai Cuisine

3.9 (610 reviews)
ModerateThai, Asian Fusion
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Good for kids

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Lunch special Cashew Chicken, White Rice, Pad Thai.
Kevin M.

Creature of habit. Whenever I want really good Thai food. I always chewed Simon Thai. Went here for lunch the other day, immediately got a table, and our server was at our table, offering us water, appetizers, etc. This was one of the slower afternoons, in my opinion there wasn't a lot of people in the restaurant, but still a good vibe in the place with people enjoying their lunch. I went with the usual, which is the cashew nut chicken and pod Thai. As previously, it was amazing. My wife chose the Tom Kah soup. It came out piping hot, nice amount of spice, something she wanted to help soothe a dry throat clear up her head . We really enjoyed our meal, thanks for making it special again.

Margaret O.

Just wrapped up a workout and was seriously craving Thai food. Lucky for me, Similan Thai is right by my gym, so I grabbed a couple dishes to go. I've had lunch there before and remembered loving their Pad Thai, so of course I ordered it again--plus some crispy garlic chicken and Thai fried rice. Everything hit the spot and tasted just as good as I remembered!

Pad Phad Kee Mao Thai Iced Tea Phad Thai Coconut Prawns
Karina R.

I cannot say enough nice things about this place! Finding a good Thai food restaurant on the east side of the lake is a bit tricky. Stumbled upon this spot right after thrifting across the street and have come back everytime. The service is great, they are so kind and quick. The restaurant offers a lot of seating and their little under the sea design is kind of cute. Their prices are also pretty affordable! For me if it's going to be a Thai food night, I will only be coming to similan. I've also recommended everyone I've spoken to try it. 10/10 best Thai food !

Pad Khee Phad Kee Mao
Kimmy L.

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner this past week since we were in the Issaquah area. Similan Thai Cuisine has been in Issaquah for a long time. I think the last time I had been to Similan was nearly ten years ago. The restaurant is trendy casual. The interior is pretty tight, but they can fit probably fit just under 50 people. The menu has all your classic Thai entree items including curry, noodles, rice dishes, soup, and stir- fried dishes. I ordered the PAD KHEE MAO ($15.95) with chicken and my boyfriend ordered the PAD SEE EW ($15.95) with chicken. We both got 5-stars because we like our food spicy, and it's rare that a restaurant gives us an actual 5-star dish. Service was quick and we got our food within 15 minutes of ordering. Portions were generous in comparison to some other Thai restaurants in the area. Our waiter also came by to check-in on us and refill our waters. The PAD KHEE MAO was very good and probably around a 4 star in spiciness. I liked that it had just a tinge of sweetness and was loaded with vegetables including broccoli, onion, tomato, and green and red pepper. The noodles were also nice and wide and evenly coated with sauce. At the table, they have some chili sauce and diced jalapeños in oil which went well with the noodles. The PAD SEE EW was also decent, although for some reason, it tasted spicier than my dish even though both were 5-star dishes. It tasted slightly sweeter than my noodles, as pad see ew should be. Prices are slightly higher than other Thai restaurants in the area. The noodle dishes with chicken, pork, or vegetables at Khao San are $13.95 and the noodle dishes at Noodle Boat are $14.95. With that said, I think Khao San and Similan are my top picks. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 3.5/5 for atmosphere

Floor grime.
Ann S.

A restaurant's bathroom has a lot to say about its kitchen. "Grubby" is how I found Similan's women's bathroom today. No excuse for this.

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Some of the best tasting Thai food in the area. Good food, fast service, good proportions.

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We ordered take out and it had to best dinner I have had in awhile! The phad Thai, panang curry and phad kee mao were phenomenal!

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Consistently good!! Love this local spot for great take out or eat in! Phad Thai is great and fresh rolls with prawns.

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We love this place! Great food, great atmosphere, and fantastic service! We come here on the regular.

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We loved the food and excellent service! Thank you they accommodated me in a walker welcoming me!

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Our go to pick up spot for Thai food in Issaquah. Food quality is consistent, portions are relatively small for the price.

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Love all their curry dishes and pod thai. Service is fast and to-go orders are correct.

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Best Thai food on eastside. Great ambiance and high quality food for reasonable cost.

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