This is a bit misleading because it’s not my typical “restaurant review”, but I was so happy to discover Siam Bistro in the Financial District that I wanted to write about them. Tired of the choices here in my neighborhood, I recently ordered from Siam Bistro for delivery after I found their flyer in my apartment.
I started my dinner with an order of Tom Yum Noodle Soup ($10.95) a spicy Thai hot and sour soup that has scallions, bean sprouts, ground peanuts and plenty of shellfish. Unlike many Thai restaurants in Boston, Siam Bistro doesn’t skimp on the seafood, which it fills with octopus, mussels and shrimp. The portion is large enough to serve as a meal or to share. This soup was so tasty I couldn’t help but over indulge. It was also the first time I’ve ever ordered this soup in Boston and thought – damn, that’s spicy so if you like a bit of heat with your meal, this is an obvious and delicious option to consider.
I opted to order their “most popular dish”, Mango Curry ($12.95), which was also a bit spicy but less so than the soup and really quite delicious as well as large enough to be shared especially if you order a side of brown rice.
Boston has more than its share of mediocre Thai restaurants and I’m by no means an expert on this cuisine, but the food tasted as if it was freshly made, the plates that indicated they were spicy (actually were spicy) and the portions were generous. Add to that fact that they delivered to my home in less than 45 minutes and the driver was exceptionally polite; and I couldn’t help but rave about them. Check them out online at www.siambistrothaicuisine.com.
Siam Bistro – 151 Pearl St. Boston – (617) 210-7953
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