I've been going here for a while now, and upon my many visits here, all I can say is that this place is phenomenal. Very kind people working here and the owners are very respectful. The food tastes amazing every time I come here, and it feels like it just keeps on getting better and better. The ambience of the place is very relaxing as it makes me feel accustomed to the surroundings and the people that I am accompanied with. read more

Star of Siam - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here on a rec from a friend! We came pretty late and were seated right away. We got papaya salad, pad kee Mao, and chicken satay for the table. The papaya salad was fresh and delicious, I don't like when it's too pickle-y and it was perfect for me. Chicken satay was juicy and the pieces of chicken were pretty big. Pad kee Mao was also good, except the shrimp wasn't fresh/fishy so we just didn't eat that part. I'd come back! read more

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Ordered the pad see ew for takeout. Lots of chicken and delivered steaming hot aka just the way I like it! Could've been a bit more flavorful but overall I was satisfied! read more

Star of Siam - chicken pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been coming here for ten years and it is consistently good! Do note that there are stairs to get up to the restaurant from the main street so a stroller or anything of the sort is not ideal. Once you get inside there's a cozy feeling to the place. I love the tables in the center that have pillow cushions for you to sit on. Depending on the day and time it's more busy than others and I have experienced both. Usually not an issue when you make a reservation though. This past weekend when we came on a Saturday at around 4pm and it wasn't busy at all like I had expected it to be. We were sat and the bartender grabbed us three waters. Our waiter was prompt and kind and our food came out quickly. It was all delicious! I ordered the pad see ewe and my mom got the lad nah. So good! And great portions as well. I highly recommend if you are looking for Thai food. read more

Their food is so good!!! I got takeout as well and it was so fresh. I got the Mussaman curry and the Star Beef Lover, and the flavor in both was so rich. The spice level was exactly what I put it as. I would go back again for sure. read more

I stopped by this Thai restaurant in downtown Chicago for a takeout lunch and had a good overall experience. I ordered the Pad Thai with tofu and the vegetable rolls, and the total came to about $30, which is pretty typical for downtown Chicago. Although I didn't dine in, the restaurant had a warm and inviting atmosphere when I went in to pick up my order, and it's conveniently located about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Millennium Park. The Pad Thai was good, though I ordered it medium spicy and felt it could have had a bit more flavor and spice. The vegetable rolls were different from what I expected, served as rice rolls sliced into bite-sized pieces with tamarind sauce, but they were still enjoyable. Overall, the food was solid, even if it wasn't especially memorable, and I'd be happy to return. read more

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Food quality could definitely improve, when people ask for spice level give it to them. Include the items in the picture like peanuts. read more

Star of Siam - Ordered delivery Pad Thai, " Mild" which is one under hot. Had zero flavor and very mushy. No peanuts. Not recommended late night. - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The soup was hot and martini was strong!! Just how I like it! The staff were wonderful and the food was lovely! read more

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Finally some Thai food that is not too salty, too sweet, or too oily! Came here late on a Sunday night for dinner. The place looked quite authentic, I think all the staff were Thai. I got the mixed vegetables with chicken and they were good! Nothing special but felt clean and filling. They were kinda sneaky with the rice though, we all thought the dishes came with the rice but when we got the check we were surprised to see each bowl was $3! Tried some of the tom yum soup- quite spicy! And the beef curry- bit too heavy for me. Also some of the pad khee mao which was more sweet than spicy but had good texture. read more

Star of Siam - 14. Pad Ruam Mit (Mixed Vegetables), Nam Tok (Beef Salad), Tom Yum, 28. Pad Khee Mao (Spicy Crazy Noodles), 22. Panang Nue (Beef Curry) - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ordered the pad khee mao, waiter said it was spicy, i said perfect!- it was not spicy at all. The peppers did have a kick but not the dish. The noodle texture was what saved it, i love a chewier bite and it was perfect. Wish there was more shrimp and a slight bit more flavor. I think $3 for fancy brown rice is a bit silly, but it is a big portion. The beef curry is also big, most curry portions are pretty small so i was impressed. The stir fried veggies were a personal miss, very simple and plain and the tofu did not taste seasoned at all. My friend said it felt Chinese style and enjoyed it though. Waiter did not check up on us once but she was sweet. read more

Star of Siam - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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great service, delicious food, fun atmosphere, clean bathroom. visiting chicago and came here twice in three days because we loved it!!!

With the name like star of Siam, I had a great feeling this place was gonna have some very good food. And the best part? The food is Halal! It was gonna be shrimp if it was not. The service was great, our server had a great sense of humor and was very helpful with each of the menu items. The menu is customizable and there are quite flexible in what kind of meat you want with what kind of noodles. I ordered the Gyoza potstickers, my friend ordered the papaya salad, which by the way was spicy so be ready, and his kids had the miso soup. For the main course, I ordered the Singaporean noodles, but instead of the shrimp and squid I switched it out for chicken and beef. My friend ordered the pad Thai for himself and one of his kids and not sure what other meal items were ordered because they kept coming. Ambience is pretty cool, not loud at all, can talk to each other and the seating is quite relaxing. If I were living in downtown Chicago , I would frequent here everytime it got cold there; whenever I do come back to visit, you already know where I'll be at. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal Thai food--Star of Siam is a true gem in the heart of Chicago! I stopped in for a late lunch while working in the area and was completely blown away. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is inviting and stylish, with beautiful decor spread across two spacious floors. It feels both cozy and upscale at the same time--perfect for anything from a solo lunch to a dinner date or group gathering. I ordered the Red Curry with chicken, and it was bursting with flavor--rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced with just the right level of heat. As an appetizer, I had edamame, which was fresh and well-seasoned. And let's talk about the Thai iced tea--hands down, the best I've ever had. Creamy, not overly sweet, and so refreshing. I also took home an order of Pad Thai with chicken for my husband, and he couldn't stop raving about it. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the flavors were spot-on. Generous portions, too! While they offer delivery on all the major apps (super convenient!), I highly recommend dining in at least once to enjoy the atmosphere--it's truly one of the best-looking Thai spots in the city. The service is so quick and everyone is so welcoming. If you're in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and stop in. Whether you dine in or order out, Star of Siam delivers top-tier quality every time. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

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The menu has some good options. Phad Khee dish was supposed to be chicken and shrimp. There was only one shrimp so I guess technically it met the bar? Was supposed to be spicy, but pretty bland. Service was spotty. I would not recommend read more

I tried the Pad Thai for the Taste of Chicago, and the food wasn't anything crazy. It was slightly cold and didn't have much protein or flavor. It was a little on the sweeter side. I have heard a lot about the restaurant from some friends so would love to go and try other menu items! read more

Star of Siam - 27. Pad Thai (Thai Style Noodles) - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Truly excellent This Thai restaurant does not disappoint! Great atmosphere. Easy access up a few stairs. Super efficient and friendly service. The Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls were good. The dipping sauce was really good. The Panang Nue, a house special curry with beef was simply phenomenal!! Certainly the star of the show!! I was in the fence and the host suggested it. Wow!! Not your average curry. Creamy and a little spicy. LOVED IT!! read more

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My first time here and looking forward to seeing how wonderful this is. So far the Staff is very welcoming. Anne is our waitress and she's been very kind. Place is soft and warm We started with appetizers and then we ordered The food and that came super quick that was very fresh,savory and very good. Then we ordered drinks We had A cosmopolitan, (it was a bit sweet for me) But luckily it was my sisters and she loved it I had the French Martini, I am a small (petit) woman and it was a bit strong for me but it was very good. Our friend ordered a Pomegranate Martini and that was delicious We arrived at 5:30 pm and it started getting full around 7 pm We left around 8 pm and we loved how we didn't feel rushed to leave. We loved how the bartender came personally to our table to bring us our drinks and then took our photos and then came our nice. A team staff!! A ++ Food read more

Star of Siam - My in black, my sister in army green and our Amiga in pink - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here on a Monday night and it was busy. We got seated right away and the inside was nice. We got our orders in and our food came out so good. I got the Thai tea which was just a little watery. The pad Thai had so much flavors and I got it with shrimp. The papayas salad was absolutely so good, it was filled with spice and crunch. For Thai food coming here was good as it was right downtown and a quick nice dinner. read more

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This review is mainly for the gluten free folks. My sister and I are both GF. She ordered to cucumber salad and I got the Nam Tok. The Pad Prik with beef and shrimp were both delicious and safe. The ambience was pleasant. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. We haven't been to Star of Siam in over 20 years. I'm happy to see this establishment survived the pandemic. We'll be back the next time we're in town. read more

We stayed right down the street and I'm always a sucker for Thai food, so we decided to order in one night. I looked online and they have a full menu and website to place orders. We lucked into a 10% discount for new customers when placing an order. I chose to pay with cash and immediately after placing an order received a email that food would be ready in 2 minutes, what?!? I headed down the street to pick up our food. I noticed the restaurant offers parking for a small charge. You walk up a few steps into a small simple restaurant. The staff were friendly and I was greeted immediately. After I paid, I sat down to wait but it only took a few minutes before they handed me my order! We ordered the crab Rangoon, chicken satay, and Thai fried rice with chicken. The food was hot and fresh. For us, the best part of the meal was the appetizers. The crab Rangoon was fried to perfection and were shaped like small egg rolls with a knot at the end. Not too creamy, but flavored well. The chicken satay was okay, but the sauce was the real winner, I could dip just about anything into the creamy curry sauce. Finally, the Thai fried rice was a let down, didn't taste Thai at all. Just plain fried rice. My kids liked it but wouldn't recommend if you're looking for Thai flavors. Overall it was a quick meal just down the street, but I wouldn't go out of my way to dine there. read more

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Always delicious. Always abundant. Always on time. Always a fair price. Always at my door; never lobby. A favorite for many years. Won't switch to any newbies. read more

Star of Siam Restaurant has been here for ages and is a well known Thai food standby by both locals and area employers (catering). We started with Gyo Tod (fried wontons) which were unique as you usually don't see shrimp wontons on Thai menus! They were served with in-house made plum sauce and were generously filled. Very good delicious starter to dinner. We ordered Pad Ruam Mit (mixed vegetables) with chicken although you can have tofu or other meat choices. Also, Panang Nue (beef curry) which didn't disappoint. Huge amount of beef in the rich flavorful curry! Both dishes offered generous amounts of tender meat and vibrant flavors. Notables: 1. If you like your dish spicy hot then you need to tell the server or you'll get your dish served flat tasting (in my opinion). 2. Jasmin rice is extra and doesn't come with your meal but the food was really good quality and generously portioned so it wasn't a big deal. Restaurant was clean, service was excellent and friendly. Tables and booths are very roomy. read more

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Nicely surprised by the food at Star of Siam. Great flavor profiles and portions at reasonable cost. Massaman curry was exceptionally rich and paired well with jasmine rice, pad see ew always a dependable banger, tangy papaya salad, and rounded off with cashew chicken. Grilled beef wraps were an off menu item served with a spicy and sweet tamarind sauce - came recommended by staff and out of this world! Chef came out just to see how we liked the beef. Easy 5/5 and apparently halal certified! read more

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This has been a go to for decades for delicious Thai: unpretentious, inviting and warm atmosphere. My colleagues (particularly the Asian ones) are here frequently for reliable, reasonable, fast lunches. This place is always a treat! read more

Wonderful food. Delightful staff. Excellent service. So glad we stumbled into this gem in Chicago. Great menu and not overpriced! Sam Adam's beer for $6. Portions are huge! They grow their own herbs that fill the restaurant area. The smell of basil and curry surround you. Truly a pleasant place to have a sit down meal. read more

Star of Siam - 15. Star's Chicken Delight (Cashew Chicken) subbed with Shrimp instead - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was very quick. Food was tasty. The Thai custard for dessert lacked in presentation, but it tasted good.

Green beef curry was fantastic. And I had never had green papaya salad before - it was unexpectedly my favorite menu item. Authentic unpretentious interior, friendly staff. Will return read more

Star of Siam - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I gave this place a try for the first time for take-out. I called in a phone order and got the green curry with beef and a pad see ew with tofu. I was not sure what to expect since this was spot was convenient to get food while I was running some errands in the area. I browsed their menu online and calling in the food order was easy. For two dishes, the wait was 20 minutes during the dinner rush, which wasn't bad as I went browsing at the afterwords bookstore just down the street. The food was alright. It hit the spot for my Thai food craving and they had great portion sizes, but it left a lot to be desired. Perhaps it was just the items I ordered, or it was an off day and I need to come back to order a variety of things... but I'll give it another chance in the future when my Thai food craving hits again. PAD SEE EW WITH TOFU: I loved the portion size. This container was hefty my and lasted me 3 meals. I prefer the noodles to be saucier and sweeter, so maybe next time l will ask for extra sauce on the side or skip this to try the pad thai. The gai lan (green veggies) that were stir-fried with the noodles were extremely over cooked and didn't match the cooking of the noodles. The stalks nearly melted when you bit into them (gloopy) instead of that crunchy al dente bite...I ended up separating these from my plate. GREEN CURRY WITH BEEF: Again the portions were super generous and they add a ton of beef. Their curry was delicious and flavorful; it also had some green peppers, eggplants, and basil. The one tweak I'd make is to order any the curries with extra vegetables. I'd skip the beef next time or try the chicken. TL;DR I'm glad I tried Star or Siam! I can only speak to my one take-out experience so dining in might be different (better with fresher food?). It will hit the spot when you're in a pinch for a quick Thai dinner in River North, but it wouldn't be my first choice (at least not yet). Looking forward to a redemption (second try) meal to see if I'd change my mind. read more

Star of Siam - L: Green Curry with Beef R: Pad See Ew with Tofu - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got some food here since we were staying very close, the service was really great and quick even when we had a party of eight and were accommodating for to-go orders, The food was super delicious, and the portions were good, id come here if you want some good that food :) read more

Star of Siam - Almond beef, genuinely so delicious, chili's were spicy, and veggies were yummy - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For sure this is one of the best and longest running Chicago favorites of Thai cuisine. It may not look like much and may be appear old, which it is. Star Of Siam is where to go if wanting authentic Thai hot spices. Good food makes up for the generally dated atmosphere. There's lots of protein options including for meat eaters and vegetarians and big portions. A good location if staying or working around here. It's close to the Courtyard Chicago North. There's other close by hotels too. Big portions. These are quite a serious value. It's about $15 for an entree. There's the usual Thai favorites to choose from. Last time we got a few classics. The Pad Thai looked and tasted like you think it should. Choose the protein. I had tofu. Also got it without eggs. Good vegan or vegetarian item. There's not a whole lot of these. Cool layout with comfortable cushions you sit on instead of hard chairs. It's kind of outdated but has an old school coolness about it. The Pad Thai is the best item if looking for something to get for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Star of Siam - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very good customer service, very good food, I had the beef skewers and pad sie eew. This is my 5th time coming and it's definitely a must go everyone I'm in Chicago! read more

Star of Siam - Spiced beef skewers - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great classic Thai place. The atmosphere felt very ~zen~. There are these weird but comfortable benches in the middle that made me want to sit cross cross or something, very cool. The service was great and the food came out SO quick - we were in and out in less than 45 min. After a long day of travel and walking, this was the perfect low maintenance dinner spot. We both got the pad se eiw - classic, can't go wrong. I appreciated the amount of broccoli they included in the dish. Plenty of food for leftovers too! I enjoyed this place for a casual, easy dinner. read more

Star of Siam - Interested but surprisingly comfortable seating - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It was my second time to this place because it's having a lovely ambiance so since I was in the area I decide to have a fast late lunch. The the dumplings were good ,instead the soap was plain and the mango used for the desert with rice was having a bad texture black which means wasn't fresh cut and hard to eat. The service was not so satisfying,the girl that took care of us wasn't to happy to be at work. read more

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Food 10/10. Staff members were so friendly and very hospitable. We saw the staff had chicken and rice for lunch and we ask if we could order that. We ordered Thai style chicken and rice which they don't have in the menu but they tried their magic and make it happen. read more

This restaurant was pretty close to our hotel. We did take-out for a quick dinner. Very nice atmosphere and décor layout inside. Menu was interesting. There were a mix of Japanese and Thai food. - Mixed tempura - not your usual Japanese style tempura. The breading was different. It was ok. But it was interesting that they had broccoli tempura. - Satay Chicken - the meat was a bit dry, and the flavor was ok. It came with peanut sauce. - Chicken pad thai - a bit disappointed with their pad thai. That's like my favorite thing to get at a Thai restaurant. The noodles were too soggy and the flavor wasn't there. They put a lot of sweet and chili sauce in it. Spicy and too sweet. Not a place I would go to for Thai food. read more

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I've ordered here many times for work lunches. I get stuck in a rut of ordering the one dish I like which is the Kang Karee Kai - yellow potato curry with chicken. It's usually pleasantly sweet, creamy and flavorful, but this last time I ordered it, it was very greasy. I could see red grease floating all over it, and it was too spicy, despite the description saying mild. I'll have to remember next time to specifically ask for mild. I really hate that the rice is an extra charge. Who is going to eat curry without rice?? But I guess it plays a trick on your mind so you don't immediately balk at ordering $20 curry. This time I got appetizers and I'll just say the appetizers are NOT worth it. The gyoza are ok, but nothing to write home about. Not worth the nearly $10. The Vietnamese spring rolls are made with imitation crab and cut into bite size pieces which was novel, but they were seriously lacking in flavor and the texture was just wrong. The rice paper was too hard and there was no noodles to give it the springy texture I expect from a spring roll! The peanut sauce also fell flat and I was disappointed that they squirted Sriracha in it. My friend ordered the cashew chicken and it was flavorful, I loved the mushrooms in it but personally I'd love this dish without the actual cashews and without the red peppers. Not something I'd go out of my way to order personally, just due to ingredient preference but the flavor was enjoyable. Although I did carry out, I noticed the ambiance here has really changed. Prepandemic it used to be on the casual side of fancy, but they have done some sort of construction that walled off half the dining area and now it's a big ugly white wall when you walk in. Totally throws off the vibe and makes you wonder why you paid almost $60 for two to carry out. read more

Food was great! I got the chicken satay and pad se ew. It was delicious. It had large portions as well.

Delicious menu to go. Lots of choices, easy to pick up. Loved the Pad Thai. So many great choices. Recommendable

One of my favorite places in Chicago. Food and service are always fantastic. Highly, highly recommend the Mussaman curry.

craving thai food with my family in chicago so we decided to try out star of siam. all other restaurants were super crowded on saturday lunch so we were glad to see there was plenty of seating. interior is nice and well lit. service was friendly. however, food/flavor was definitely underwhelming for me. portions were big and prices were alright, a little steep for the quality. // chicken pad thai $13.25 // big portion with noodles, chicken, peanuts, etc. flavor was off for me for authentic pad thai. definitely really sweet and was missing that fish sauce flavor. // som tum (papaya salad) $13.25 // this was probably the best dish out of everything. good flavor but was missing a bit of kick that som tum usually has (acidity and spice) // pad kra-prao (fried spicy basil leaves with meat) // good portion of meat. however, wayyy too salty for us. we had to cut it with the rice and sweet noodles but was disappointing. // pla-duk pad ped (deep fried catfish) // smaller portion of fish. again, wayyy too salty for us. even with rice, it was difficult to eat. large jasmine rice for $3. overall, nice ambiance and service but food was too sweet or too salty for us and the flavors were not the most authentic. i personally would not revisit. read more

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