Siam Cafe was ONCE a decent Thai restaurant, albeit overrated by its loyal patrons (which used to number us among them). Our last two visits confirm that SC has declined from its mediocre heights. Service has always been iffy, but tonight it was dreadful. We waited 45 minutes for dishes that usually take 20 minutes to receive after ordering. And the steamed seafood curry was a watery, tasteless mess. We have switched our allegiance to Thai Ginger. It has wonderful authentic Thai dishes and excellent service. read more

This is some of the best Thai food you can get anywhere. Very much a local place-- intimidating if you've never been before, but don't let that sway you! There are two sides--dining side and cafeteria side. The cafeteria side is my favorite. You can get two entrees and rice or noodles (get the noodles) for $5.50. It's amazing. My favorite entree is a toss us between the beef curry and the BBQ chicken wings. If you get the chicken wings, make sure you wash your hands. It's the stickiest, but most delicious, sauce! There is absolutely no way you can be disappointed with this place. read more

Siam Cafe - Probably should've taken the picture before eating most of it. It's just too hard to resist. - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This is my favorite place for Thai, hands down. I think it was the first Thai restaurant and I think the best. The place has real character and the staff is fun and know ther regulars and that makes a real difference. I've tried a lot of things here and never had a bad dish. Pad Thai, Soy Sauce Noodles, Lad Nah, Fresh Sprng Rolls, Mee Krob, Tom Yum Koong, Spicy Noodles, Noodle Soup w/Beef & meatballs - it's all good. I've never eaten off the buffet on the 'other' side of the wall though at lunch I see plenty of people that do. The biggest draw back to this place is the parking - it's tight to say the least. But this old hole in the wall is the best and most fun. read more

Suprisingly enough there are numerous Thai restaurants here in Nashville, however the quality and value of these joints is all over the place. I am always a little nervous when I try a new Thai place because they tend to hit my wallet harder than most "ethnic" cuisine in town, but Siam Cafe proved to be good food for a good value. I ordered the Tom Kha Gai soup and the Beef Panaeng which were both awesome. I like my food hot and this place definitely didn't dissapoint. At other Thai and Indian places I think the servers fear that "the gringa" can't handle spicy and when I say hot I often get medium instead. The dishes here definitely had some yummy burn and tingle. My bf ordered the Pad Thai which was not so good and drenched in mysterious red oil. I think their dishes are hit or miss, so maybe go first with a big group to try it all? Overall the food was good, the prices were very reasonable, and we had attentive, polite service. I won't say this is the best Thai in the world, but pretty good quality for Nashville. If they could get all their dishes on point and be less "hit-or-miss" then they would definitely bump up a star in my book. read more

Oh goodness, I'm following around Emily Y. Wait... I went here with Emily Y. :) Rustic Thai, home styled cooking with decorations laden with country style thai accents. The obligate portrait of the King is present, as well as bamboo structures recalling another time and place. The food that we enjoyed on our visit were competently executed, but without any striking highlights. I fear that my palate is becoming increasingly jaded... and nowadays, I'm still looking for that epicurean epiphany of flavour. None here... but I left sated nonetheless. 4/5 particularly with attention to context. read more

We had the Tiger Tear salad, panang curry with chicken, and disco chicken. Everything was fantastic, only two suggestions: One, the Tiger Tear salad was SO good and SO spicy! But it's a salad! Not a chunk of meat with lettuce sprinkled it in. Love the amount of beef, but give me some lettuce too! We actually popped this in the fridge and I'm making a larger salad with the leftover beef tonight. The panang curry (my personal favorite Thai dish of all time) was DELICIOUS but it needed some veggies. Put some carrots, green peppers, etc. into it. Not just shredded cabbage/lettuce. My husband fully enjoyed his disco chicken and there were generous portions. Seriously, don't be turned off by the appearance, it was really great! Do it! read more

This place does a great job with its spices. The basil chicken is flavorful and I love the mix of veggies - peppers, onions and mushrooms. The panang curry is also food, although they serve it on blanched cabbage and I'd rather they use a few other cooked vegetables. The chicken satay is tasty. The tom yum is mediocre. The fried tofu is a bit rubbery. There are limited thai restaurants in Nashville but this place is unassuming and service is attentive. I really do like the flavor profiles here just wished some of the ingredients were a little more thoughtful. In my opinion, the basil chicken is quite good - the elements fresh and at spice level 2 its just the perfect meal. The four stars is really for that dish and just enjoying it satisfies my craving for thai food. read more

My date had been twice and said the food was good so we decided to go. The parking lot is very limited and the place is like a hole in the wall. The air conditioning was out but they had fans going on all over the restaurant. The restaurant is nicely decorated and we got to sit in the "booth" with the cute pillows (dividers). We ordered shrimp spring rolls. They were good but spring rolls are just fresh veggies, rice noodles, and the meat. You can't go wrong with them, ever. They were a bit small and kinda loose. It was served with sweet and sour sauce and peanuts. We order the papaya salad, Lao style, and it was good. My date really enjoyed it since he's never had it Lao style. I got the spicy noodles with chicken. It lacked some flavor and it was too oily. It wasn't bad but wasn't the good....just okay. My date got sticky rice and larb beef (both were not on the menu) but they gladly made it for him. He wanted it spicy but didn't realize they would chop Thai peppers into it as well as add extra spice. Poor date couldn't handle it and had to send it back. The waitress was kind about it and understood. His replacement was much better luckily. read more

This restaurant is the best Thai food in Nashville. There are plenty of good places, but this one takes the cake.

From the outside of the Cafe, you don't really expect the inside to be that great. But to my surprise, it was greatly decorated in Thai decor. I liked the ambience and feel to it, because it kind of made me feel like it was an exotic escape especially from the surrounding neighborhood. There was plenty of seating which was great. Most Thai restaurants I've visited have been a little smaller and more intimate, and this place gives you enough breathing room. Coming from Chicago, my favorite place near the UIC Campus was Thai Bowl on Taylor St. Cheap and good Thai food with a student discount and delivers to the dorms. The food was great, and having a Thai friend order food that I wasn't familiar with was all the better. I'm more of an "eat what you know" type of person, and sometimes I'm scared to venture out. But the Tom Kha (sp?) - Coconut (Milk) Soup was delicious. I have to say I'm not a fan of either mushrooms or coconut, but I have to say it was a great combination. Now to my usual order of Pad See Ew, I wasn't too impressed. It seems like this place, along with Smiling Elephant and Royal Thai, all make their Pad See Ew with thinner (almost transparent) noodles. I enjoy having my Pad See Ew with thicker noodles, that's basically my only complaint. The service was great because I went during a less busy time (I'd say mid-afternoon). I'm definitely coming back here again. This place beats Royal Thai. And I would probably choose this place over Smiling Elephant because Siam Cafe has more seating available. read more

My wife and I have come to enjoy Thai food within the last year-and-a-half and have explored several Thai restaurants. Siam Cafe is pretty good for service and friendliness. The menu is fairly good for non-vegetarians. For us vegetarians, the selection is limited to about 5 items. My wife had the stir fried vegetables with tofu and I had the green curry with tofu. Both were excellent with copious amounts of food. The fried spring rolls were light and delicately delicious. Refills on our iced tea were attended to quickly. Parking looks to be limited to about 11 spaces unless there's more that I didn't see. read more

Great go-to Thai joint. The food is good, but won't blow your socks off. It's a wonderful, "Hey let's grab some Thai take-out and watch Stranger Things" place to go. I like the Pad Thai, the missus thinks its so-so. We both agree that the Green Curry is yum yum. read more

This is delicious Thai food! I especially love the green curry served with perfectly cooked, pillowy rice. I also appreciate that you can order a bowl of Tom Ka Kai soup for $2. On this last visit, we also had the "fresh" spring rolls which were very good. I also recommend ordering the fried bananas with coconut ice cream for dessert. It's worth traveling to a seedy part of town. (When we went last night someone had recently broken in and the windows were boarded up!) I like sitting on the little pillow chairs but they also have standard tables. Service is efficient and prompt. My only complaint is that the mushrooms need to be cooked more before adding to the soup. Other than that, a perfect Thai meal! read more

One of the best Thai places I have ever eaten at. They have excellent Thai tea. The best curry, and their pad Thai is phenomenal. Everything they make is fresh and cooked to perfection. I have never eaten a bad meal so they are extremely consistent. Also they are reasonably cheap. Great food, service, and great prices = five stars! read more

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This place is really really good. I come here on occasion to grab my own lunch and lunch for my co-workers. I've also been by here once for dinner. They have a good assortment of things on their lunch line. The women serving are so friendly and very courteous. Prices for lunch items are great! Their sweet tea is heavy on the lemon which took some getting used to but now I like it. Their crab rangoon and cream cheese wontons are both very good. Their egg drop soup can get a little old and not as good. The curry is another go-to on the lunch line. Overall this is one of our favorites places to grab lunch at work. Dinner is served in a separate area that's very quaint and has much more Asian type seating. The dinner menu is very extensive and what I've had off of it has been on par or better than similar Thai that can be found in this area. read more

So I went to visit my cousin who was based in Ft. Campbell. They picked me up from the airport in TN and we yelped a good Thai place to eat. After reading good reviews of Siam Cafe, we decided to try it out. And I'm so glad we did. We got the steamed dumpling appetizer, which was good. But then everything else blew me away. The Siam Duck was truly a sweet and spicy delight. I could not have enough of it - and I'm not that big of a duck person. The spicy noodles and chicken basil were delicious too. Very flavorful and the right amount of spicy. And reasonably priced with really friendly people too! I definitely would go back if it wasn't so far away! If I lived in the area, it would probably become my go to Thai place. read more

Such a wonderful and friendly staff!! We've actually ate her me twice. Their curry is absolutely delicious which I will definitely order again... However their Tom Ka was in my opinion not very good. (Why I rated 4 stars) My boyfriend really loves their dish called "tiger tear". Get them to make its native Thai and your sure to be sweating for awhile!! I was very sick last night and had the craving for green curry. It was 9:45 and they welcomed us in and were so friendly even though they closed in 15 minutes. They have gained a new regular and I'm looking forward to trying their other dishes! read more

Glasses smelled bad. Food was not very appetizing. Seemed like friendly and responsive staff but food standard and hygiene needs to improve.

Ohhhhh the green curry. I could drink it! (And try too if I finish the vegetables before the sauce). I always want to try other things, but the green curry is so good it's hard for me to stray from it. Good service, the Thai tea is awesome, and the food is yummy. read more

Best thai food in town. Hand down! Great and friendly service. Great selection and great atmosphere. Great veggie options. Highly recommended!!! read more

Oh my gosh! I love this place! Their curry is awesome. And they have delectable, fresh made peanut sauce. Their decor is tasteful and authentic. read more

First time at Siam Cafe was for dinner on a friend's recommendation. Food was delicious. I had the Tom Yum Koong and my dad had the Ginger Pork. Medium spicy on our entrees was plenty approachable. Good size portions. Prepare for their tiny parking lot. It's narrow and quite the adventure filled with cars. I did not see any nearby street parking available. read more

We love Siam Cafe! I always order their fresh spring rolls and their Massiman Curry is out of this world. The Nam Sad is super good as well. My husband loves the lunch buffet, great price for a lot of food. Definitely recommend this place for anyone who loves Thai! read more

You would not expect this place to be as romantic as it is on the inside!!! When I pulled up I was pretty confused (and a little bit concerned), but was pleasantly surprised when I walked in. Everything was perfectly priced and the woman serving my friends and I was very funny. I got the green curry with scallops and was super excited that I was able to choose my level of spice because I like to go crazy with it!! There are not many places that do authentic Thai spice and this one really did it for me. Super tasty as well. I'm so glad that I live just down the street from this place, as I am definitely going to be frequenting. read more

I first went to Siam Cafe on a date 6 or 7 years ago. We are now married with kids, and have returned countless times. The food is so fresh-tasting and delicious. Their pad Thai, tofu w/peanut sauce, and chicken massaman are our favorites, but everything we've tried has been delicious. Although we usually order ours as takeout, the cafe has a simple but date-worthy, very clean, quiet ambiance. The location is unassuming but they will surprise you. The staff have always been wonderful. I have, and will continue to highly reccomended this restaurant. read more

Amazing flavors in the Massaman Curry w/ tofu and mixed vegetable. Good spring rolls!

My favorite Thai place in the city. It's right off Nolensville Road right next to the aptly named "Latino Tire". The parking is tight, but the food inside is so good. Nice cute little dining area. Absolutely great Thai food. Of course I dont know the names of any of the dishes, but the chicken in coconut milk soup (tom cat ka?) is great. As is the chicken with cashew, and a number of other chicken dishes. Definitely not a boring thai place. And great service. Good prices. Really enjoying my culinary excursions up and down Nolensville Road. read more

I am a regular at Siam Cafe and love visting this place. The lad nah and pad thai are my favorite dishes here. the soups are great as well. I live the fact that it is a small restaurant and gives off a very homely vibe. The servers know me so i feel very warm when i enter. It is one of my go to places everytime we think of eating out, Love the place. read more

Service is nice. I just didnt enjoy my food. I ordered chicken thai curry. I never had it anywhere before. The only thai food i have tried in my life was pad thai. I wanted to try something else. But i didnt like it. My husband ordered siam duck. He said it was good. read more

You cannot go wrong here. The food and owners, employees and waiters are equally and hands down five stars! For us this was a rare choice to choose the same restaurant twice on a weekend trip to Nashville. Yup, we went back for dinner two nights in a row. Order anything you want, can't go wrong. Personally, I wouldn't miss the fresh spring roles and Tom Gah Kai -- that lemon grass and creamy coconut base is to die for. Oh, Nashville! What a polite and sweet host. Thank you! read more

I am asian. I have eaten plenty of Thai dishes before. I got the pad Thai and the siam fried rice. Generous amount of meat for the fried rice but not so much for the pad Thai. Portion was fine and worth the price however the taste was mediocre. The pad Thai taste was too subtle. There wasn't enough sweet, sour, and salty as an authentic pad Thai dish should have in it. The fried rice was fine but it lacked flavor. I tasted mostly soy sauce. There should have been a hint of sweetness to it as well. I haven't tried any of their other dishes hence the three star rating. read more

Great food! The red curry was delicious, portions were more than I could finish. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing, my wife and I loved it there. We will definitely be visiting again! read more

I've been eating here since I was two years old! I learned how to use chopsticks here and I've seen the staff all grow up along with me. This place is by far the best Thai food I've ever had (and I've been to Simply Thai, Dusit Thai, Smiling Elephant and all those other places). For appetizers, the tiger tear salad, chicken satay, and tom yung koon are the bomb dot com and I never leave without having one of them. They have the best pad thai and chicken panang, so be sure to try it sometime. The seafood curry, while pricey, is worth it for the large medley of seafood you get. Stay away from ordering native Thai hot unless you want a red ring in the morning! Please don't pass this hole in the wall up. You'll love every bite of whatever you decide to order. I've never had something I didn't like. read more

The food was excellent! We had squid salad, crab rolls, dumplings, pad Thai, and lad ma and every bite was delicious! While the outside of this restaurant doesn't look like much, the sit-down portion of the restaurant is beautifully decorated and comfortable. What struck me most about my visit there yesterday was how fantastic the staff was! I went with a group that included my mom, who sometimes has trouble seeing and getting around easily. The waitress took my mother's arm and led her to the table as if it were her own mother. The wait staff was attentive and kept our drinks full, and one waiter dropped by a couple times to make some jokes with us. What a fantastic restaurant!! read more

My review is biased to the only dish I ever eat here now, Curry. Specifically their Hung Ray Curry. It is hands down the best I have ever had, it is just so flavorful and consistently delicious. I also recommend going around lunch time in the hopes of getting a server named "Air". She is a feisty little thing and is a highlight of the Siam Cafe experience. I've also had their Spicy Noodle dish and remember it being very good. Parking her is usually the only negative part of the experience as it is limited and rather boxed in. Siam Cafe is my favorite restaurant in the Nashville area, a perfect hidden little gem with amazingly flavorful Thai dishes. read more

Hands down THE best Thai place in Nashville. It looks like a bit of a hole in the wall from the outside so I was sceptical at first put I am so glad I got past that and went inside. The atmosphere is good and the seating includes some nice authentic Thai pillows that go behind your back as you sit the down. The service was very good, the people genuine and friendly, and the food was absolutely incredible!! read more

Siam Cafe is my favorite Thai place in Nashville because it features the lesser known Namsod salad - a blend of minced pork, ginger, peanuts, purple onions, and magic thai flavors (read: fish sauce). Besides that, Siam does all your thai favorites - pad thai, pad see ew, tom yum and tom kha extremely well. It's worth the trip to that little corner of Nolensville road. read more

I've been here a couple times, last time I brought my sales team to eat lunch here. Everyone liked it. It wasn't too busy and the food was pretty good according to everybody. My garlic shrimp actually was just okay, but everyone else (there were 8 of us) liked their food. Someone had the red curry duck and I tried it, it was delicious, I should've gotten that dish. The 2 times I've been here it seems I keep ordering the mediocre dishes while everyone else ordered the right ones. Ohh well, I wouldn't knock it, if you want decent authentic thai food. Eat in the restaurant part and order from the menu. I still prefer Thai Taste on Haywood, but this would be 2nd choice of the 2 for lunch near my office. The lady servers are very nice and accommodating. read more

Howwwwwwww does this place have such good reviews?! We wanted good Thai food and decided to eat here based off the Yelp reviews - big mistake on our part! We ordered two orders of pad thai (one extra spicy) and some spring rolls. The spring rolls were good - that's the only reason this place is getting stars. The pad thai was disgusting. It tasted like styrofoam, was cold, and there was really no sauce on it. It honestly tasted like it had been sitting out for hours. I understand that restaurants cannot always make fresh entrees - but this was straight up disappointing/disgusting. Ugh. read more

Pad Thai is really good. This place is very underrated. From the outside, "you ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright" but I've never not had a great meal. Do yourself a favor and support a Nolensville, established classic read more