Star of Siam
A spacious setting and fast service make this River North Thai restaurant a delightful lunch and after-work spot.
(312) 361-8368
11 E Illinois St
(at State Street)
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.8908
-87.6277
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Reviews & Ratings for Star of Siam
23 reviews
What users are saying:
Showing 1-10 of 23 reviews
RUDE STAFF
by mmc123
April 19, 2008
My boyfriend and I have been eating at Star of Siam for about 2 years now, almost on a weekly basis. The owner knew us and would say hello when he saw us. It was our favorite place for thai. Until yesterday. We were there for almost an hour, finishing the carafe of wine we bought, getting ready to go (my boyfriend was in the bathroom) and a staff member came to me and asked us to leave because we were taking too long and they needed the table because it was busy. Are you serious?!! Ask a customer to leave? Especially two loyal customers who regularly stop by and tip extremely well??!! I don't think we will ever go back. Too bad.
overrated by linda B. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 12, 2008
With so many good thai restaurants in the city, I'm surprised that this place has such a good reputation. It's just okay -- the food is okay, the atmosphere is okay and the prices are fine but not great.
Average Thai food
by psnchckn
November 24, 2007
Went here for lunch on a Saturday. I got a noodle dish and my girlfriend got steamed veggies with tofu and rice. Her steamed vegetables were drenched in butter, of all things, and my noodles were average at best. The fish cakes appetizer was good, but nothing exciting. Service was very fast. Overall an average Thai place, probably won't go again and wouldn't recommend it.
- Pros: Fast service, quick seating, OK prices
- Cons: Average food, at best
Best Thai Food for Miles
by ejr6573
October 30, 2007
I love this place! The food is great and so is the service. The spring rolls were addictive. In fact, so was all of the food. There were a coupld of things I said I would never try, but did. For instance, the spring rolls, I don't normally go for them, but they were excellent. You can dress up or just decide to go in as you're awalking by. It doesn't matter.
- Pros: Food, service
- Cons: Parking
Eeewww!
by k2frank
December 23, 2006
I have never ever had SWEET Pad Thai until my lunch here. I asked for spicy Pad Thai, and it resembled overcooked noodles in a bowl of grease. All the great crunchy vegetables had either been cooked or left out of the dish, and the "spicy" part came from some sliced jalapenos and red peppers (?) that were also overcooked. My friend's Pad Kee Mao was pretty much the same thing...overcooked in a puddle of grease. The only flavor we really had was from the generic red chili sauce they gave us in abundance. Unfortunately we had ordered out, so we couldn't send it back. We both threw out more than half of our lunch. If I wanted grease for lunch, I'd have gone out for a burger instead.
- Pros: none
- Cons: puddles of grease, poor flavor
Some of the best Thai I've had
by babasyzygy
April 15, 2006
Star of Siam has a nice, modern feel to it. Their tables are arranged, set into recesses in a platform so that you can sit cross-legged, or straigt up, western-style.
The food was excellent. Their Tom Kha Gai was fantastic, and lacked mushrooms (for which I do not have a liking) but had not strained out the lemongrass.
My Pad Thai was delivious - I didn't care as much for my dining companion's beef and broccoli, but it was fairly gingery (which taste like soap to me).
Altogether, I'd gladly go here again the next time I am in Chicago.
Thai Food with a Mexican cook equals DISASTER
by culinartartist
January 23, 2006
I have eated Thai food all over the world and cook it at home very regularly. I KNOW WHAT THAI food looks & tastes like. This was TRULY AWFUL THAI! Spring rolls raw with scrambled eggs covered with a molasses sauce. Pad Thai with no egg,no Nam Pla and no cilantro, no green onion. Tom Ka Gai with tomato broth. Curried fish that had no discernable fish, but only large spicy blob. I joked with waiter that the chef couldn't be THAI he said he's not , I said OK that explains this mess.
- Pros: fast seating, cheap, well lit
- Cons: food poor, not Thai tasting
Of All Thai restaurants . . THE BEST
by shecat88
November 02, 2005
This restaurant is gorgeous inside. It has the coolest decor fit for business dinner, date, or quick lunch. It smells amazing. The staff . . super friendly, and the owner is so sweet and he actually went out of his way for me and my companion. You never meet restaurant personnell this dedicated any more. The most amazing part . . The food!!! Best, hands down. I have travelled the world and this tom yum soup is the greatest I ever had. The spring rolls are swet and tangy. On top of it the prices are amazing. 2 people: appetizer, lunch entrees, drinks, sharing soup ( huge portion) with tip . . 30.00 and we brought our leftovers home. GO TO THIS PLACE!!!
- Pros: Best Thai food ever, Ambiance, tom yum soup
- Cons: none
cheap yummy Thai food by Carol E. at InsiderPages
Contributor
July 11, 2005
Star of Siam cannot be beat with a stick when it comes to its prices and the food. The dishes are delicious, but they offer any substitutions, of if you don't see anything, they will make what you want. That was not a problem when we went there; we were thoroughly satisfied. The dining room is nothing to write home about, except that there are some fun booths that are build into the floor for a different dining position.
The best thai restaurant in Chicago
by r11
September 17, 2004
The food at Star of Siam is exceptional!! I have been to this restaurant several times over the years and the food is consistently outstanding. The prices are extremely low despite the beautiful atmosphere and attentive service. I highly recommend Star of Siam if you are looking for a great thai food at an affordable price and do not want to sacrifice ambience.
- Pros: price, menu selection, convenient location
