So, the other day, I got this craving, you know? A real strong one for some Thai food. I’d been hearing whispers about this place, Siam House, over in Niles, IL. Figured, alright, let’s give it a whirl. Nothing else planned, and my stomach was making its demands pretty clear.
Getting There and First Look
Hopped in the car and made the trek over to Niles. Wasn’t too bad of a drive, actually. Found the place tucked in a spot you might miss if you weren’t looking. Parking was, surprisingly, not a nightmare. That’s always a good start, right? Walked in, and the place, well, it smelled good. That’s the first test, and it passed. The decor was, you know, Thai restaurant decor. Got those carvings, some elephants here and there. Pretty standard stuff, but clean, which is what matters to me.
The Main Event: Ordering and Eating
Sat down, and the server came over pretty quick. Got the menus, and here’s where the usual problem starts – too many choices! I always get a bit overwhelmed. But I had a mission. I was there for some classics. Decided to go with:
- Some Tom Yum soup to kick things off. Gotta have that.
- Pad Thai, obviously. It’s like the benchmark.
- And a Green Curry, because I like a bit of a kick.
The Tom Yum arrived first. Steaming hot. Took a spoonful. Yep, that hit the spot. Tangy, spicy, just what I needed. Woke up the taste buds, for sure. Then came the main dishes. The Pad Thai looked decent. Noodles weren’t all clumped together, which is a pet peeve of mine. Had a good amount of peanuts and bean sprouts. Tossed it all together and dug in. Flavor was good, not too sweet, which some places mess up. The shrimp in it were cooked just right, not rubbery.
Then I moved on to the Green Curry. Asked for it medium spicy, and they got the heat level pretty much on point. Creamy, coconutty, with plenty of chicken and veggies. Ate it with a side of rice. It was rich, definitely filled me up. The chicken was tender, not dry. I just kept going back and forth between the Pad Thai and the curry. You know how it is.
Wrapping Up the Experience
The folks working there were alright. They weren’t overly chatty, but they were efficient. Got our food, refilled water, cleared plates. Did their job, no fuss. That’s fine by me. Sometimes you don’t want a whole song and dance.
By the time we were done, I was properly full. Paid the bill, which was reasonable, I’d say. Didn’t break the bank for what we got. Walked out feeling satisfied. That Thai food craving? Yeah, that was definitely taken care of.
So, Siam House in Niles? Yeah, I’d say it was a solid experience. The food did what it was supposed to do. It tasted good, filled me up, and didn’t cause any drama. If I’m in that neck of the woods again and the Thai food monster starts rumbling, I’d consider stopping by again. Not a bad little spot they’ve got there.
