Thai cuisine is a sensory journey where sweet, salty, sour and spicy combine. At Siam, each dish is an invitation to explore the culinary traditions of this country, prepared with passion and authenticity. We asked our team to select the 10 must-try Thai dishes that you absolutely must try on your next visit to one of our restaurants. Prepare for a gastronomic experience that will awaken your senses and transport you to the heart of Thailand.
1. Pad Thai: the star of Thai cuisine
If you could only try one Thai dish, it would be Pad Thai. This timeless classic of Thai street food is a real concentrate of flavors. Our chefs prepare it with fried rice noodles, eggs, crunchy bean sprouts, and roasted peanuts, all garnished with a touch of lime and fresh cilantro. We offer you the choice between chicken, shrimp, lobster or tofu for an even more personalized experience. This dish, both comforting and tasty, is an ideal gateway to Thai culinary richness.
2. Pad Kee Mao: A Spicy Feast for the Senses
Known as “Drunken Noodles,” Pad Kee Mao is a vibrant and bold Thai dish. Prepared with wide stir-fried rice noodles, pieces of tender chicken or juicy beef, crunchy vegetables and aromatic Thai basil, this dish is coated in a rich and tangy sauce that will take you on a journey. Each bite of this spicy dish is an explosion of flavors that will delight thrill seekers.
3. Papaya salad: exotic freshness
Our papaya salad is a perfect balance of freshness and lightness. Imagine a crunchy salad made with shredded green papaya, long beans, colorful carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy peanuts and fiery chili peppers, all enhanced with a vegetarian dressing and a splash of lime juice. It is the favorite Thai dish of many of our customers for its perfect balance of sourness, sweetness and spiciness.
4. Massaman Curry: a comforting dish with a traditional flavor
Originating from southern Thailand, this dish is an ode to fusion cuisine, combining Thai and Indian influences. At Siam, our version is sweet and rich, made with braised beef or Cornish chicken, fondant potatoes, peanuts, and a subtle touch of cardamom and coconut. This meal, both comforting and deliciously complex, will envelop you in warmth.
5. Chef Panithit’s Crispy Chicken: A Well-Kept Secret
Chef Panithit’s crispy chicken is much more than just a dish: it’s a recipe passed down from generation to generation. Inspired by our Thai chef’s grandmother’s secret recipe, this dish is prepared with care, delicately breading pieces of fresh chicken before frying until perfectly golden. Coated in a tangy chili paste and flavorful garlic, and served with slices of fresh cucumber, each bite is a tribute to Thai culinary traditions.
6. Khao Yam: colors galore
Khao Yam, often called “Rainbow Salad”, is a celebration of nature in all its splendor. This typical Thai dish brings together no less than 20 carefully selected ingredients, ranging from fragrant pandanus rice to fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, aromatic Thai basil, crunchy peanuts, juicy pomelo, fragrant coriander, and much more. Each bite is a festival of textures and flavors that amaze the eyes as much as the taste buds.
7. Tom Yum: Thai soup at its best
Flavored with lemongrass, kaffir leaves and galangal, our Tom Yum combines the heat of chili, the freshness of lime, and the sweetness of juicy shrimp. A sensory journey that awakens the taste buds and warms the soul.
8. Pad Kra Pao Moo: an intense dish
For lovers of intense dishes, our Pad Kra Pao Moo is an essential choice. This spicy and flavorful dish features ground pork sautéed with fragrant garlic, fiery chili peppers, crunchy onions and juicy peppers. Everything is served with a fried egg, bringing a touch of richness to this explosive dish. It’s a fireworks display of flavors that will delight the most daring palates.
9. Curry Panang: a subtle and rich dish
Our Panang curry is a creamy and generous dish, enhanced by the subtle flavors of coconut and kaffir leaves. Prepared with braised beef, this curry stands out for its perfect balance between sweetness and intensity. Each bite is an invitation to a taste journey to the heart of Thailand, where the richness of spices meets the sweetness of coconut.
10. Mango Sticky Rice: tropical sweetness
End your meal in style with Mango Sticky Rice, a classic Thai dessert that seduces with its simplicity and freshness. This dish is a delicate marriage between sweet sticky rice, creamy coconut milk, and fresh, juicy mangoes. It’s a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, ideal for ending a Thai culinary experience in style.
Reserve a table now for an unforgettable Thai gastronomic experience.