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    Siam Thao

    4.1 (299 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Seafood, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chau P.

    I've came here a couple of times in the past for their boat noodles when I'm craving it. The prices are affordable, and the portion is huge. It's harder to find a place that has blood in their boat noodles, but this place has it. The only thing is that it is way too salty. Everytime I come, I have to dilute with water to make it taste good. The flavor is there, but it's hard to eat sometimes. Servers are nice, but service is kind of slow.

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    Ralph H.

    I went to Heare for a quick lunch upon recommendation from a work colleague. She usually gets the boat noodles and states that it's the best in the Sacramento area. I didn't try them, but I did have the fish cakes and Thai style tom ka coconut chicken soup. The fish cakes were small, but a decent size for a single person and very tasty. I like the mildly spicy sauce that accompanied it. The coconut soup was too watery for my liking, but the ingredients were delicious. There was plenty of parking for a small to medium size restaurant. I will try something different if I go back.

    Rad Nah with Shrimp
    Krobkal P.

    Love that this place was open for Veteran's Day. The staff is always kind and attentive. It's nice and quiet and the food does have authentic flavors and ingredients. I am Thai and not all Thai restaurants use Chinese broccoli, but this one does! That's why I often order the Rad Nah for this reason. Even my mom likes coming here (grew up in Thailand, super particular). My husband also loves the curries here!

    Drunken noodles with chicken
    Linda S.

    Excellent food, authentic flavors & good portions! Drunken noodles had a good charred flavor (wok hey)

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    Carmen Y.

    The best Thai food I have ever had! I got to try so many new dishes, and I loved it! The inside of the restaurant has plenty of open walkway space because tables are placed near the walls. It is surprisingly bigger inside than I thought with a good amount of seating. Customer service was great, and food came out fast. Our server reread the orders to make sure everything is correct because they have a policy that does not allow remakes or refunds on incorrect orders. A waiter also came by a few times to refill our waters. The food portions are pretty generous and everything is so flavorful and delicious! I got a small Thai boat noodle combination, and it was just the right amount because I was stuffed after finishing it and eating some of the appetizers. The broth is unique and amazing. I saved my leftover soup to make more noodles the next day. The beef larb and papaya salad had the perfect amount of spice and flavor. The chicken noodle was a little oily, but still very yummy! I am already planning my next visit because I want to try their khao poon.

    Thai Boat size Small, it's literally size small. Large is the regular bowl size.
    Melanie H.

    Raw beef laarb is mid. Asked for bitter, but seems like they mixed both sour and bitter together. Very salty, I can taste a lot of fish sauce. Portion is big though. The Thai boat smells good, but the taste is alright. Doable. They already dress it with bean sprouts and don't bring out any other vegetable condiments.

    Papaya salad
    Farm S.

    Order the papaya salad medium spicy, chicken laab, whole deep fried tilapia, pad Thai and a side of sticky rice. The food was amazing , the place is quiet and family friendly. My favorite was the deep fried tilapia with their chili sauce, it hit the spot . Their pad Thai noodles was a bit saucy but it was flavorful. Every thing was excellent

    Pad thai, boat noodles & pad see ew
    Easter Y.

    Good portions, good prices. We got boat noodles, pad see ew & pad thai. Everything was great! Boat noodles needed just a little more and the chili flakes provided helped it a lot. Pad see ew was perfect, usually people make it too sweet but it was a good balance. Chicken in both noodle dishes were tender. Pad thai was saucy and exactly how i like it. Quiet place, refilled your water a lot. Would come back again!

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    Cin V.

    Minimal parking. Lots of indoor dining. Could definitely use an update. Everything looks a bit run down. Service was decent. The boat noodles was pretty good (tip: get the large, the small is more of a child size than anything). The pad thai is made fresh to order. Definitely one of the better items here. I would not recommend the pineapple fried rice. The rice was a bit bland and the toppings was too bulky. This was not my first time here and won't be my last.

    My mom's favorite place for a Bowl of Thai Boat.
    April S.

    My favorite place for especially Lao Sytle Papaya. Favorite mom and pop restaurant when I come visit my mom.

    Fishcake appetizer
    Lynn H.

    This place feels pretty authentic! The etched wood is really nice and there are a lot of Thai pictures and decor inside. I did enjoy the boat noodles but I feel like it didn't really taste like boat noodles. Tasted more like pho. The spice level here is definitely on the higher side, so if you are not great on the spice, you might not want to get a high level of spice. The pad se ew I got was good - I really liked the Chinese broccoli in this. I think the fish cake app was good, but it was just fried fish cakes and nothing to write home about. I might try some other stuff from here in the future.

    Spice rack
    Stephanie L.

    If you want authentic Thai food, this is your spot. It's a hole in the wall with a tiny parking lot, so I can see why this would be a popular take out spot. The inside isn't really appealing, but the food is where they shine. If your food isn't spicy enough, they do offer a spice rack as well with different pickled thai chilis, jalapenos, dry chili, etc. You know a Thai/Lao spot is legit when they even have sugar on the table lol IYKYK. Their spice levels are Thai spicy so if you're normally a medium somewhere else, make sure you go one level down. Thai boat noodle here comes in two sizes, but get a large unless you're weak haha It comes with all the good stuff in the combination version but if you don't like tripe and tendon (like me) there is an option for just meat or meatballs. The broth is so deep, rich and flavorful even without anything added. My parents loooove the thai boat noodle here, and will make it a point to stop here for lunch/dinner any time they're in the area. I hardly ever order crab rangoon but I was in the mood for something cheesy this day. This was a solid choice because their version is pretty dang good. There is hardly any green onion or crab, it's really all cream cheese, but it's sweet and creamy and really yummy with the sweet dipping sauce they provided on the side. I would get this again. My sister and I decided to share the drunken noodles and the Pad Prik King with chicken. We decided on medium spicy for both but lemme tell you... this would be considered hot or Thai hot in other Thai restos. It was so damn spicy but it hurt so good! The rice noodles they use are sooo thick and silky, and they were so generous with all the meat, veggies and noodles. The pad prik king is basically a green bean stir fry. The green beans in this were nice and crunchy but the chicken was a bit dry. Entrees do not come with rice so make sure you order a side of rice to go with this. Portion sizes are large and great for sharing! Thai tea was creamy and sweet, and perfect to wash down all the spice we were inhaling. Never a bad choice if you want something other than water. This isn't a place to bring your first date, but it's a low key hidden gem.

    Small boat noodle
    Annie X.

    Haven't been here in so many years since whoever owned it the last time. Gave it another try and the food was pretty good. We are always on a hunt for the best boat noodles here in Sac. So far this place isnt bad at all for it.

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    I found the place and had breakfast here. It was good, and I'd definitely come back if we're ever in the area again.

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    Food is yummy and best of all, Best Thai boat in town! Service is great and fast! We visit this establishment a few times a month.

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    Delicious food!!!!! And great customer service!!! Love the owner she's the sweetest!!

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    I have been coming here for years. It is def one of my top picks for boat noodles and kapoon

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    I don't know if they do or not but the last several times I drove past this place the large metal door was rolled down and it looked like they were closed I'm wondering if they closed for good I don't know I enjoyed go in there a few times. Sadly… 

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    Came last night with my friends Great food, great service,…read moreand a family-warming atmosphere. We tried their new Cá Nướng Gia Dòn and it was excellent--crispy skin, juicy inside, and very flavorful. Definitely a must-order. The Bò Nhúng Giấm was also really good, fresh beef with a tangy broth that's perfect for sharing. Service was fast and friendly, and the place was clean and lively. One of the best Vietnamese spot with exciting new dishes. I also talked to the owner, Mrs. Le and saw how much she put her heart and soul into every dish. Really respect since I'm working in the same field, hope this place goes booming ! We'll be back, 110% !

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    Main dining area
    Main dining area
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