Sometimes you just need a break from French food while in Paris, and this spot totally delivered. Food: 5/5 The standout for me was the half cooked shrimp--lightly cooked, tender, and just bursting with flavor. It was so good we immediately wanted to order another round. Another highlight was the Pad See Ew, which was a refreshingly tart surprise. Unlike the sweeter version I'm used to in the States, this one leaned tangy with vinegar notes that really balanced the richness of the noodles. Both dishes were shareable, satisfying, and elevated beyond the usual takeout versions. My husband enjoyed trying Kir they carried, which paired beautifully with the food. We ended up sharing a few glasses, which really rounded out the meal. Total damage around 100 EUR. Vibes: 5/5 This place gets packed in the evenings. We initially waited about 20 minutes outside before being seated, but once inside, the buzz of the restaurant and the cozy setup made it worth it. It had a lively, local vibe that added to the fun of the night. All in all, If you're in Paris and craving something beyond French cuisine, this spot is a fantastic choice. Between the flavorful dishes, energetic atmosphere, and thoughtful drinks, it was the perfect change of pace during our trip. I'd absolutely go back, especially for those shrimp. read more

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Classic not so spicy Thai food. Light on the street fair yet great wide range of flavors. I recommend making a resi. There was a line outside to get tables. read more

Back in Paris again, and was walking around with my cousin from republique.... We got to walk up a hill to get here, a nice rare hill in Paris. We wanted to eat something new and this place was packed so we went in. We ordered the usuals and the food was really delicious. I haven't had Thai food in a minute, but everything here we ordered was good and really good. I should have maybe ordered pad see eww too but didn't. The owner could speak, Thai, Laos, Cambodian etc... which is crazy to me. I would recommend this restaurant if you are in the area. read more

Lao Siam - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Paris, 75

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Stopped by here because it looked pretty busy. Service was great, my waiter was efficient and very friendly. I ordered the fresh spring rolls and chicken pad see ew. The fresh spring rolls were alright, but nothing special. The pad see ew was not good. It did not taste like any pad see ew I had ever had, as it was sweet, almost had an orange chicken taste to it. Only reason I'm still giving 3 stars is because I received good service and the price wasn't bad. I probably won't be back though. read more

Good Thai food In the 19th arrondissement., but since I'm from NY, I wasn't blown away. I'm used to good Thai food. That being said... we got a few okay tasting appetizers. The dried beef was AMAZING. Definitely recommend that. Entrees- I got the basil chicken (just okay), ginger chicken, shrimp pad Thai (ok) and pad see yu with chicken (SO GOOD). Prices are decent. Chicken meals don't come with rice, you pay extra for it as a side. Read many reviews about the service- our servers were fine. They really squeeze in a lot of tables in the space and the place was packed, which is great for their business. Minimum on card- 16 euros read more

Be warned this place is always busy, there is always a queue outside the door ... they do not take reservations. You will get authentic good thai food. It is as good as eating in Bangkok. If you are ever in Belleville and looking for Thai food, this is the place to go. It's inexpensive as well. It's a bit small so you will definitely feel like you are eating with strangers ... communal for the most part ... my opinion. I do wish the menu was in english, but I got by ordering just fine. Aarrgh the service .... wait staff are not all friendly or smiley. While I was there a little drama ensued, a guy and a girl ordered two entrees, however, they wanted to only pay for one ... apparently they did not like one of the entrees, though it was never sent back to the kitchen and they practically devoured it ... I have no idea why they believe they should eat for free. Anyway, it was a loud shouting match between the patrons, wait staff and I assume the owners. The man and woman were eventually tossed out. That was the highlight of my overall dining experience in Paris. By the way, this place is NOT at all TOURISTY. All the locals eat here. When I travel I try to avoid all tourist trap holes ... it almost always turn out to be a terrible dining experience and bad food. read more

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The Pad Thai, yellow curry and spring rolls all very good! We arrived early around 7:30 and there were a few tables available. By 8:30 PM there were 10 people waiting inside the entrance and another 10 in line outside. Take the m11 line to Belleville. When you get above ground go UP the hill. Its about a 10 minute walk to the restaurant. Rice does not come with the curry dishes automatically. You must order it separate. A regular sitting next to us said that this was the best Thai he had found in the city. I will definitely be back! read more

If only the service was more smiley, the lights less harsh and the prices a bit friendlier this place would be a five starer. That said, it's one of the best Thai spots in the city, and for sure the best in Belleville. Don't miss the grilled calamari with sweet and spicy dipping sauce, the cold beef salad and the Pad Thai. This place is super popular so reserve on weekends or risk waiting out in the cold... read more

We ate here 5 or 6 nights in our last 2 weeks in Paris. Delicious! I tried so many things on the menu I don't even know where to start, I loved it all... Unfortunately the servers can be a bit cranky. I am willing to put up with the attitude to eat the food though, as long as they are still bringing it to the table! read more

Yum!! Although the menu seems a bit mixed up, this restaurant is full of gems. Soups, curries, noodles, whatever delicious asian dish you can imagine, they probably have some variation of it. The prices are great and the service is speedy. Get there early if you don't want to wait. Definitely a notable address in Belleville. Bouffe: 9/10 Boisson: 7/10 Ambiance: 5/10 read more

Looking around for a nice affordable Chinese Buffet restaurant and ended up here at Lao Siam. A Thai Restaurant located in Belleville, There was a line at the door waiting to get in, a good sign that the food must be good because the people on cue are mostly locals & a few tourist. We ordered Pad Thai and Curried Shrimp with Rice, and it was delicious, but the portions are a bit smaller than in New York. That probably explains why most French women are so skinny because most of the portions they serve in the restaurants are unusually small, and the prices are very reasonable. another reason why this place is very busy... My son said, next time we look for a Chinese Buffet. Next time when i had the chance to travel to Paris again, I wouldn't mind going back . The owner must have done a killing with all those lines, I heard it was like that everyday. Parisiennes do love Asian food....Hmm, makes me wonder if they would welcome Filipino food too.. read more

You cannot leave Paris without dining here at least once! My husband and I stayed in Paris for a week and returned 3 times for dinner. It gets very busy so I recommend showing up prior to 7:30pm (Worth the wait if you come later) We met many locals who mentioned this was also their favorite Restaurant in town. The fresh shrimp spring roles were perfect to start with. The Red curry was my favorite. The Pad-see-ew was also amazing! (the perfect amount of spice). Good portions for the price. The service team seemed very busy but we noticed the owner would personally greet many of his regular guests. The space is tight but the ambiance was great! My husband and I are devastated that we live so far and can't dine here more often. read more

Lao Siam - Thai Near Me - Paris, 75

What struck me when I got in was the smell: delicious, it smelt of numerous spices! I had the duck with coconut milk. Great flavors! It was really good, fresh and perfectly cooked. I also tried the mango salad (or was it papaya?): a little sweet and very spicy. Great combination. Overall, this is a very good place; the food is great, the service fast. The tables are a bit too close to one another but that's ok... read more

This restaurant serves specialties from Laos and Thailand. Food is DELICIOUS and indecently cheap compared to its quality. Of course the restaurant is always overcrowded, and you should make a reservation, otherwise you'll wait a little bit. I really enjoyed the 'Tigre qui pleure' (the Crying Tiger). read more

If I could give this place no stars I would! We were the second couple seated in the entire place at 7:10. This made us a little nervous, but were told how great this place was. We waited 15 min and not one person even asked us our drink order. The waiter asked multiple tables for their order before and neglected us. We left after waiting, what seemed like eternity and went next door to Guo Xin and had the most amazing dim sum. read more

The food tasted great! I had the green mango chicken salad followed by hiphop trout. Despite the great taste, I spent the following day with upset stomach in the bathroom. And that was the only thing I had eaten all evening. We were three. My other friend who ordered a meat dish was served at the same time I was served. Our third friend who ordered a vegetarian dish was only served her meal when we had almost finished ours. They were fast cleaning up our table though--I was still eating! The service is truly poor, and despite the tasty food, given my upset stomach the next day, I wouldn't recommend the place. read more

A bit pricey with small portions but some of the most delicious thai food I've tried in Paris! I love coming here for date night. Pure happiness. Recommended! read more

Good food (I really enjoyed the Phat Thai with crevettes) for a reasonable price! If it had kind waiters it would be a 5 star for sure! :)

I've been to Lao Siam many times over the years and have forgiven the confused and often unfriendly service because the food was tasty. The last few times I've been have had me thinking each time that I wasn't coming back. Recently I've given them another shot but, unfortunately the cooking has gone downhill. The nems were pretty tasteless today and felt just like they were reheated, with one brown, wilted lettuce leaf as plate decoration, the tom yam soup was lukewarm and tasteless with four tiny shrimps , the raw spicy shrimp was the one tasty dish and their "famous" tigre qui pleut dish almost made me cry myself: SALTY sauce, small portion of meat .... next time I'll just walk up the road to the far superior restaurant Krung Thep, which offers fresh, well prepared Thai food and always a welcoming smile. I'm quite surprised by all the 5 star ratings for Lao Siam, but I'll put it down to clueless tourists and Parisians who have no idea what they are talking about. The same ones who order saying: "no spice please and no chilies", sensitive souls who are totally clueless read more

Was not at all impressed. I ordered my favorite Thai restaurant dish, Pad See-ew, and it was greasy??? Beef was well cooked, but also fucking greasy. It's possible that perhaps this is just one of their weak dishes, but really, how hard is it to fuck up Pad See-ew? The restaurant was definitely bustling, and I stood in a long (but fast) queue outside, but I really don't see the appeal of this restaurant. Most positive thing I can say is that the price wasn't terrible. read more

If you are looking for good authentic thai food in Paris, this is the place to go! Also, it's very affordable.

I love this restaurant. I ate there numerous times when I lived in Paris and I always try to go when I return there. They prepare an excellent assortment of thai and lao dishes. I particularly love the "countryside soup" (potage campagnard), an extremely spicy broth with shrimps and lots of vegetables. The floor is always full, it's better to arrive early in the evening to get served faster. I must say though that service is efficient. read more

very good thai food ! waiters can help you to pick something in the huge menu. ! all full, need a reservation for friday and saturday evening. read more

extremely good Thai food. fast service and affordable. a huge fan!