
Family-owned joint serving traditional Thai cuisine in compact, unfussy surrounds.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4142 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 769-6694
Website: http://siamnoodleandrice.com/
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Reviews
Tom Yum: 5 ⭐️
I got the tom yum with chicken, medium spice level. The broth was so flavorful and great proportions of mushroom and chicken. I’m glad I only did the medium because it was spicy enough for me.
Beef Fried Rice: 5 ⭐️
The fried rice had a ton of beef in it. Which is great cause sometimes places skimp on the protein, but this place doesn’t. Loved the chopped green onion, cilantro, egg, and bean sprouts mixed in with it.
Fried Dried Beef: 6 ⭐️ (if I could)
This dish is off their “Esaan” menu showcasing their dishes from the Northeastern region. The beef strips are marinated and dried in a way I’ve never had before. They were chewey but not like beef jerky. The texture is similar to a beef satay you’d find at a Chinese restaurant. You can eat them with your fingers and dip them into the spicy garlic sauce. Highly recommend getting as one of your appetizers or side dishes.
Can’t wait to come back and try some more of their menu items!
I ordered a noodle dish and a curry, and both were flavorful with bold, authentic Thai seasoning. The noodles were perfectly cooked with a nice mix of savory and slightly sweet notes, and the curry had a rich, aromatic broth that paired well with the rice. The portions were generous and hit that comforting, home-style vibe.
Service was friendly and down-to-earth, adding to the welcoming feel of the place. Overall, Siam Noodle & Rice Restaurant delivers classic Thai dishes done right — a solid go-to when you want fuss-free, tasty comfort food in Chicago.
Siam Noodle and Rice is one of those spots that you don’t *really* need to write a review for—but here I am, doing the lord’s work. It’s not terrible enough to drag through the mud, but let’s not pretend it’s a hidden gem either.
Let’s start with the pros: low prices and generous portions. Clearly, that’s the winning formula behind its popularity. If you’re a broke college kid or just looking to stuff yourself silly without emptying your wallet, it’ll do the trick.
We kicked things off with the deep-fried seasoned ground chicken with basil and shredded cabbage, served with their homemade sweet and sour sauce. Honestly? Not bad. Crispy, savory, and the sauce had a nice tangy punch—it’s the kind of appetizer that tricks you into thinking, “Hey, maybe this place *is* something.”
But then came the fresh cucumber, bean sprout, tofu, and sweet sausage rolls—wrapped in rice flour paper with plum sauce—and the illusion shattered. The whole thing was bland as a Monday morning. The sausage? A blink-and-you-miss-it situation. It was like biting into disappointment wrapped in rice paper.
For mains, we tried the Pad Thai. You know, the dish that’s supposed to be the measuring stick for any Thai restaurant. Well, this one didn’t quite measure up. It was fine, I guess, but lacked that flavor punch that makes Pad Thai sing. Just noodles doing their 9-to-5. The Pad See Ewe, on the other hand, was much better—rich, smoky, and actually tasted like someone in the kitchen gave a damn.
The place itself? Meh. The vibe is more “I came here by accident” than “I can’t wait to come back.” Service? Functional at best. Nobody’s going out of their way to make your day, but you’ll get your food. Eventually.
All in all, Siam Noodle and Rice is the culinary equivalent of background music—there, but not really doing much for the mood. Sure, if you’re in the area and need to eat something that won’t offend your wallet or your taste buds, it’s worth a stop. But seeing this place pop up on “best Thai food” lists makes me wonder what parallel universe those lists are from.
If hype were flavor, maybe it’d actually be worth raving about. But alas, here we are.
If you live/walk in the area it’s probably the best Thai restaurant you’ll find and with fair prices too. There are far worse Thai restaurants up and down Broadway charging more than they do here!
With the friendliest staff ever, you feel right at home to eat some yummy Thai cuisine. From their Lat Na to their Som Tum, I can never get enough of their food. Always stick with the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew, but be willing to try their soups and other dishes as well! Nothing will disappoint.
Rec: Lat Na, Som Tum, Pad See Ew