The Old Siam
2509 W Stadium Blvd,Westgate Shopping Center, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
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Address :
2509 W Stadium Blvd,Westgate Shopping Center
Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 - Phone (734) 665-2571
- Website https://www.oldsiammi.com/
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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V K.
I took take-out from Old Siam last week and was very disappointed. The garlic fried rice and the regular fried rice that I ordered had rice morsels that were hard because they were overcooked and burnt. The Phad Prig Haeng was too sweet and the tofu was very soggy. The Panang curry just had meet with very little curry gravy to mix with rice. To top all this off, the guy who was at the cash counter and also was the owner was the RUDEST restaurant owner that I ever met. I ordered carry out and when I went there to pickup, I saw a desert on the board. I wanted to add that on to the order and he wanted no part of it. He was busy with the dine-in guests and just brushed me off. Also, on my original order I wanted the fried rice without egg in it and the owner said he cannot do it. What this told me was, nothing is made fresh, premade stuff is just heated up. All in all, a bad experience for me. My wife and her friends had a semi-bad experience when they dined in 3 weeks ago. I will be going to Bangkok Cuisine Express (at the intersection of Ellsworth and Stone School) road. They are a small family owned place, both service and food are good (I will write a review on them in the next few days)
(1)Jesse K.
The anticipation of a visit to old Siam gives me symptoms of something bad happening- increased pulse, sweaty palms and a bad case of the giggles. I'm pretty sure I'm not about to have a stroke I'm just really stoked for the food I'm about to inhale. ( this happens to me quite a bit actually I kinda like food.) old Siam is such a break from the hundreds of Salt lick, gravy swamped lame Thai spots all over SE Michigan. The menu is a bit overwhelming and I've put a pretty big dent in it to yet be disappointed, but the only let down comes from not ordering the home run of the house: Phad prig phaow. Oh number 56 I'm sorry for straying from you I promise it won't happen again. This dish is one of the best things I've ever tasted. Period. Deep fried tofu with steamed broccoli doesn't sound like the most exciting thing ever but the chili oil with what I think is a paste of black bean, garlic and pepper is incredible. You can have this dish with shrimp which is awesome too, or chicken which I haven't even been half tempted by, but the tofu is the showstopper. Something texturally that It does for the dish- crunchy outside, soft and chewy inside. So tight. Make sure someone in your group has this as to make your friends jealous. Make sure that someone is you as food envy is a terrible thing to do to yourself. Also a good move is to take a posse of at least 4 friends so you can get the course menu. Depending how many people in the party you get 5-8ish courses for 15-20 bucks a head. So worth it. One of the menus includes the aforementioned #56 so you know what to do. I'm pretty sure they all include a soup, app, noodle dish and dessert along with a couple entrees. I suppose it can be considered a bit taxed but you get what you pay for.
(5)Dharma A.
By far, the best Thai food in Ann Arbor. I know this is a point of contention for many Thai fans in Ann Arbor. Get over it! :) I especially like their Thai ice tea, pad thai and Choo Chi Pla....which is fried fish in a red coconut curry sauce. I love that the same people are always working there. One little strange thing is that you can always hear everyone's conversation.
(4)Jake S.
Not bad, but nothing too special. I felt that the food was pretty average, although the prices seemed just a little steep and the portions just a little small compared to most Thai places. When you order your food, you can choose spiciness on a scale of 1-4 chiles (it might go past 4 if you ask, but I only saw it go up to 4 on the menu). I ordered my curry as 4 chiles, and it wasn't very spicy. When I got the bill I noticed that there was nothing written down about how spicy I wanted my food, so I'm assuming that once again, I was screwed out of getting my spicy food because I'm white and therefore can't possibly handle it. Not bad though, and convenient for those of us out here on the west side.
(3)Evan K.
This is my favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor. The food is delicious, the servers are friendly, and the ambiance is very comfortable and homely. The Mongolian beef and spring rolls are my favorite dishes.
(5)Chester C.
Been coming here for years. So,m favorites of mine are sizzling garlic beef, super pad Thai, chicken satay and the Thai iced tea of course. Unfortunately I have to deduct the star for service. I always feel rushed and sometimes it seems painful even to get a refill without eyes rolling. Owner can be super nice one day and pretty rude on others.
(4)Glen T.
Excellent food. Very small potions and on the pricey side -you need to eat a snack before you arrive or you will leave hungry.
(4)A. L.
I'm sorry to write how disappointing this food was. I am new to the neighborhood, and was missing my old neighborhood's Thai Bistro (in Canton). We ordered our food for carry out. Brought it home to find very burnt and OMG GREASY spring rolls. I mean, dripping in oil and grease. The Tom Kha Gai soup was tasteless, more like watered down sour-cream soup. The Pa-nang Pork was this: pork floating in oil, with heat from the chilis, and the absolute ONLY flavor coming from the few herbs. Basically no flavor, just heat and one citrus note when you tasted the herb. Super disappointing. I won't be back. We had to order out from another place down the street so that we wouldn't be hungry.
(1)Derrick P.
I've been to many Thai restaurants throughout the country, places from San Francisco and Chicago to DC and New York, and I have to say, this is hands down the best Thai restaurant I've been to in the U.S. The location is fairly inconspicuously situated in the middle of a strip mall. Once you go inside, you will be greeted by numerous Thai nationals (mostly U of M PhD students) who are full of smiles and polite manners. The seating area is nice, nothing super fancy, nothing hole-in-the-wall-ish. A great place for a family dinner or a special date. The waiting staff is super polite and friendly, treating you in that traditional Thai style that you see at the upscale restaurants in the motherland. What is amazing is the food. Every time I come here with guests, consistently the food never fails to impress. Here are some highlights: Tofu Phad Phri Phaow: fried tofu and cooked broccoli - the freshness of the tofu and broccoli combined with the subtle spicy/sweet sauce is just delectable. this is something i get every time i come, and it is always a favorite for guests. Any of the curries: the curry sauce in this restaurant is just superb. my favorite part of this place. if you want something spicy, go with the red or green curry. for more sweet, you can't go wrong with the yellow or massaman (peanut-based) curry. my friend from nyc got a duck curry and said it was the best thai dish he's had in his life. if you do anything, you must get a curry from this place. Traditional pad thai: might i stress "traditional." there's a special type of pad thai that they make that is apparently "just like the pad thai in Thailand." well, after trying it, i can confirm this is true. it reminds me of the street cart pad thai that is oh so deliciously cooked in Thailand. the only difference is, it takes these folks 20 minutes to make this dish, so be prepared for a longer wait (but well worth it!). Basil Chicken: the spice to this dish is quite sophisticated - you can taste the mix of sharp (but not painfully so) chili spice, subtle sweetness, and freshness from the basil. i also get this dish every time and people are always impressed. Overall, best Thai food i've had in the states and if anything, get their curries. Absolutely fantastic!
(5)Skylar H.
The food was good but really greasy. The service was absolutely terrible. I have been here several times for the food but the service never fails to disappoint so I know its not just the waitress having a bad day. The servers seem rude, uninterested, and takes their time getting to your table as if you have all the time in the world waiting for them.
(2)Haccy S.
I was craving Thai and this was the closest place nearby. I was very disappointed...I have been to over 50 Thai places and this is bottom 10. The food was greasy and didn't taste authentic.
(2)Annette J.
Pretty tasty! Stopped by for lunch the other day and luckily I had already known where it was because it is a little tough to find. Another strip mall gem that are so common place in Michigan. I have to say I was a little surprised by the smallish lunch menu but I went with the Mongolian Beef and it was great! Very fresh, tender and juicy meat that was portioned just right for lunch and at a very reasonable price. I have been watching what I eat lately so I didn't indulge in all my favorites like spring rolls and thai iced tea but I did sip my dining companion's beverage and stole bites off his plate and they were darn good. That doesn't count when it comes to calories, right? Right! Super nice staff, quick turnaround on the food, and affordable lunch time eats. I'm definitely a fan and eager to return when I need a Thai food fix in A2!
(4)Colleen K.
If you are looking for authentic Thai food, this is the place. I haven't found another place in Ann Arbor that serves dishes that I tasted while traveling in Thailand--for example, larb tuna, a spiced and lime-tastic meat "salad," perfect for warm evenings. If they ever make this salad with chicken (kai) I will up this to five stars! I also enjoyed the Phad Prig Phaow with tofu like other reviewers; and the Phad See-eaw is wonderful. I have not found the food unnecessarily greasy, nor had unreasonable wait times like other reviewers, but let's face it: if the food is flavorful, fresh, authentic and the staff friendly, then I don't mind waiting. Order a thai iced coffee (less sweet than the tea), some appetizers and sit back and enjoy the wait! Or order it in advance for pickup which gives you the benefit to save a little cash since dishes are a little more expensive than other places--but worth it!.
(4)Amy C.
The Old Siam has handily earned the dubious distinction of serving up the worst Thai food I've ever had. It was a definite contender when we saw the nearly empty restaurant for a weekday lunch. It got a quick start out the gate with its Tom Yum Goong soup featuring canned mushrooms, shrimp that was not fresh, and a watery broth. It stayed in the middle of the pack with a decent Crispy Fish dish that was lightly breaded and topped with a very salty, garlicky, spicy chili sauce with some broccoli alongside. It moved into the lead with Pad See Ew that didn't have any egg, was swimming in grease, and was partly burned to boot. But what really sealed the deal was the chef who refused to add tofu to the Pad See Ew dish. (This odd message was conveyed by the nice and apologetic servers. "You mean you are out of tofu?" "No, I asked him, he won't do it." Huh?) Yep, The Old Siam was the clear winner. (We were the ones that lost!)
(2)Georgia G.
Their chicken satay was decent, but their pad thai was drowned in sprouts. I felt like I couldn't even take a bite without just tasting sprouts.
(2)Aaron L.
I've been to Old Siam two times because I like Thai food and live close by. Unfortunately, I'm not planning to go back. Let me start with the positive. The service is quite good and friendly, the food comes out quickly, the atmosphere is nice enough for a strip mall, and I did enjoy one of the "Herbs & Spices" dishes with eggplant (can't remember the name) because it had a nice smoky/spicy flavor. Now for the bad part: the Larb Tuna is canned tuna fish mixed with chilies (not appealing) and the Tom Yum Tofu soup featured mushy tofu and little flavor besides a piece of lemongrass floating in the middle. The curries I've tried have been rather bland (think spicy coconut milk). I should caveat by saying that I've only had vegetarian entrees and haven't tried any of the noodle dishes. On the topic of vegetarian, it's odd to me that more of the dishes can't be made with tofu, by substituting for beef, chicken, etc.
(2)Kim L.
We ordered take-out so I cannot comment much on the service. But the small example I had of their food was enough to make me cringe.The pad thai was greasy and the eggs were burnt leaving a charred-taste as if they had scraped the burnt remnants of the evening's dishes from the bottom of wok. The drunken noodles were even worse with a few soggy vegetables and scraps of meat/shrimp plastered in between the noodles that had coagulated into a single blob. The curry was a greasy very thin floury concoction. Needless to say: some of the worst Thai food I have ever eaten. We ended up throwing out the entire order. I will not be wasting my money again at The Old Siam.
(1)Ray A.
Updating my earlier review. Went back a second time and had some less than mediocre tom yum soup. Also, I tried the yellow curry again which was pretty bland this time. I'm going to try to avoid going back. Sorry, Old Siam. The nice waitstaff aren't enough to bring me back.
(2)Peter F.
The Thai food is serviceable, if overpriced. The problem is this place is slow, slower, and slowest when it comes to seating you and then actually getting you your food once seated. This has been the case each of the several times we've eaten here. Compounding the problem is the rudeness of the owner anytime he is questioned about the food or service. Not a place to go if you have anywhere else to be after.
(2)Kristen M.
5 stars for the food, 3 stars for the atmosphere and the service. I love the sizzling beef, it is very tender and wonderfully garlicky. I also love the spring rolls. Sometimes you have a to wait for a bit when it looks like plenty of tables are open.
(4)Sarah W.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. The Thai food here has its own unique twist. It's not exactly true Thai, but has its own family twist on the recipes. The decor is done in traditional Thai elements, and the seating is in little nooks and private areas. The best dishes here are the sizzling beef, marinated in the family's secret recipe. The Pad Prig Tofu Pow, deep friend tofu and stir fried broccoli in a special chili paste. And the Pla Sam Rot, three flavor fried red snapper fish. Don't forget to try the Thai ice tea or Thai ice coffee. These are brewed in the restaurant, not from a can. If you still have room, try one of their homemade desserts. They change often and are authentic. I have lived in Thailand for many years but still love to come back and eat here. It's very unique and delicious!
(5)Lisa W.
This is one of my top three places to eat in Ann Arbor. The food tastes home made and fresh. I was told they cook a little healthier here than in other Asian restaurants, and that their kitchen is immaculate. I usually order several dishes to share between me and my family. My favorites are: the deep fried tofu with broccoli, the sizzling beef (it comes out sizzling on a hot plate!), the three tastes fish, the green beans with pork, and the spring rolls. The quality is so good that I drool whenever I think of it and then I get cranky because I start craving it so badly. The service is always excellent and we are usually attended to by all the waiters so you never have to wait long on anything. I have had some things I didn't care for, but the food that I enjoy is consistently delicious and of good quality.
(4)Donna P.
Avoid this place like the plague! With so many really good Thai restaurants available in Ann Arbor, there is no need to waste money and calories on this place. My husband and I went here for lunch and were served the very worst Thai food we had had in a long time. The tip off should have been how very few people were in the restaurant. I ordered Pad Thai with shrimp, and it was awful! It tasted like noodles char-fried in soy sauce with some egg, peanuts, and bean sprouts thrown in. The dish had absolutely none of the nuanced flavors you look forward to ordering Pad Thai. The only flavor was salty soy sauce. My husband ordered a beef with onions dish. It came with a side of fried rice (again, tasteless) and a side of the same soy sauce noodles. Very disappointing! The waiter never stopped by to ask us how we liked our meal. I had to leave the table to find him in order to tell him how unhappy I was with my meal. He said he would tell the manager. I don't know if he did or not, because the manager never came to ask me about it. The manager did quickly drop the bill at our table and then walk off with a word or inquiry about how we liked our food. I had to go find him myself. When I mentioned I didn't care for the Pad Thai, he didn't ask me why or say he was sorry. He was very defensive and told me the restaurant had been in business for 30 years and had always used this recipe. Given the change in management and ownership described in other reviews, I'm not sure I believe him. Nonetheless, people's tastes have become more distinguishing over the last 30 years given the influx of many very good Thai restaurants in the area. At most other restaurants, if a customer is dissatisfied with a dish, the management asks if you would like something else or take the item off your check. Not here! If nothing else, even if the manager did not agree with me, he should have at least expressed some concern and asked me what I did not like about the dish. We will NEVER go back here again!
(1)Lily P.
Very good thai in Ann Arbor! The appeitizer platter mix was great with different types of sauces, cucumbers and such. We got a big bold of soup and I liked the lemong grass with shrimp, mushrooms, and etc. Great started to the dinner. We got a bottle of wine and they were really nice about letting us try it and the service was very friendly and fast in general. They have 1-4 peppers as a measure of how spicy the food will be. We got the duck curry which came with AMAZINGGGG DUCK that was so well cooked in great sauce with fruits. The portion of the duck was huge for the price and this was just a great order in general of authentic food. We ordered number 53,56 these two were vegitarian dishes that were great. Mine had raisens great sauce, mushrooms, pepper, tofu, etc. My friends was the special that was 56 and was the crispy outside tofu with the broccli on the side. My friend then got the Basil chicken that was also very good. So overall the duck was amazing, service great, polite, and stayed open late for us, and the food was good. Timing of how fast things came out and how fast they were able to clear the tables and give us food was great.
(3)Yi L.
The dishes were tasty, and the combination sets for two or more people are really a good deal!
(5)Mary F.
Alice S.'s review for Old Siam is correct on every count. This is one of Ann Arbor's oldest Thai restaurants, if not the oldest. Again, the pastiche of cheesy quasi-Asian decor bothers me less than the food, which is insipid and badly cooked. Service can be inattentive and remiss without a lot of gesticulating to get even a simple glass of water. What The Old Siam lends itself to is shameless, fabulous eavsdropping: You can't exactly avoid it here, either. The acoustics are such that every whisper becomes a stage whisper - not that Richard Johnson of Page Six is going to hyperventilate any time soon over local buzz in Ann Arbor, but if you're a local or semi-local, it's surprising what you'll learn at Old Siam. You'll hear University news and gossip varying from whom was denied tenure and why, to the Business School fundraising issues - realtor chat - and the 411 on local 'General Hospital' gossip. And lots of legal off-the-cuff comments about everything from divorcing clients to who's buying what downtown. I think The Old Siam needs The New Acoustics. PLUS a complete overhaul of the menu, attitude and service. It's in a convenient location so they've got a nice set-up and a full parking lot most days and there are no Thai restaurants nearby so they could really capitalise and make it work better than it does. Just the business coming in to the mall would enough to get (and keep) good customers.
(1)cat w.
Tried it for the first time tonight, continuing our search for good Thai food in Ann Arbor. First off, the food is really really oily. Spring rolls, aside from being too oily (even for deep fried food), had an unusual taste which I thought wasn't bad, my husband thought they were gross. Tom Kah soup also had an off-taste and a curdled look. Stir-fried veggies looked good, but I asked for medium spicy and they were too spicy to eat. The best thing we ordered was tofu red curry - this was pretty much the only dish I'd order again. We also got our favorite noodles, pad see ew - the meat that came with them (beef, chicken, AND shrimp) was tasty, but they were again swimming in oil! So unnecessary. Will probably not be back.
(2)A O.
Old Siam is better than most Thai places in Ann Arbor, but much like its neighbor, Zingerman's Roadhouse, it is WAY overpriced. The interior is clean and the service fine, but the food itself is often lacking in flavor. The spring rolls, however, are exceptionally good.
(3)Andrew M.
I went with a group of 8 and found the service to be extremely slow and inattentive to simple things like re-filling water glasses and rounds of drinks. We weren't even brought water and menus until 15 minutes after we sat down. The food, however, was pretty good and I enjoyed my meal. I don't remember the name, but it was #64 on the menu of 100+ items. Many of my friends didn't think their meals were as good as other Thai places in town, but a few said they liked theirs just as much, if not better than other places. A hung jury. I will visit again, but not before trying out other places around town.
(3)Devon A.
The best Thai food in Ann Arbor. The location is poor, but the food is great. I eat here regularly and never seem to grow tired of it. Eat in and skip the take-out; it's much better quality.
(4)Katy B.
I picked up takeout from Old Siam on a Friday night. First off, the interior decor is so damn cheesy... and the sign out front that says something about classique Thai cuisine? Gag. All forgivable things if the food had been good, but it was not. I had the Pad Prig Phaow w/ tofu, my staple over at Thai Thai. The fried tofu was greasy, not light and crispy on the outside like I like it. The chili paste saucy was really oily too. Overall just not good. Another friend got Pad Thai with tofu. He said it was edible, but not good, and not like any Pad Thai he'd ever had before. The third takeout diner had Pad Khing with chicken, and thought it was great, proving that not all of their food sucks. But with only a 33% success rate, I don't think I'd try my luck here again. Unless it's a huge trek for you, I'd hit up Thai Thai on Washtenaw between Ypsi and Ann Arbor instead. Just a little further than Tuptim for Ann Arborites, but way better in my experience. Prices there are also slightly cheaper than Old Siam.
(2)M C.
Ate here last week & my boyfriend & I had terrible service, and found the food to be overpriced for it's quality and portion size. My dish was swamped in a gross greasy sauce which they call a special vegetable sauce ( for the veggie dish I ordered without sauce!!). No one ever came back to the table to check on us & make sure we liked our food. I will never go back.
(1)Chetan P.
The restaurant is very cozy and has very soft lighting. There are a lot of artifacts and paintings in reference to the Thai culture. A for effort. The menu is pretty extensive, but I have only had the Pad thai when I've been there. The difference between this place and a lot of thai places in ann arbor is that the dishes are not very greasy here. I remember my entree being light, but filling. Overall the spices used here are pretty fresh and they can accomodate to your spice level. I like things on the spicy side, so I usually ask to make it a little hotter. My negative memory of this place is that it is too cozy- I feel a little cramped- and that the the dishes have a bland feel to them. I plan on going there tonight, so I will update this soon!
(3)ChianWen T.
I haven't been to The Old Siam in years (I am not using years lightly here, I mean years, like at least 1500 days). I was generally trying to avoid the Westside. Not that the reason I was avoiding the Westside would show up at The Old Siam anyhow. On top of that, every time I went there at the urging of a friend, it was closed anyhow. It had odd hours. From what I remembered, I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere there. Every time I left there I thought I would return relatively soon. The next time I go back to A2, I will try to make it a point to go there. Until next time.
(4)Jordan K.
Easily the hidden gem of the Ann Arbor area. I've been a dozen times or so and have yet to be even mildly dissatisfied. The Tiger Cries appetizers are a must (thin strips of marinated beef served with diced red peppers and an powerful red thai chili dipping sauce). The last time I went we ate family style with 8 dishes or so, and I got to try some new ones I'd never had before. The stand-out of that was the Panang Curry. The lemon-grass garnish really brought out a complex, sweet and spicy flavor. They keep odd hours and their location is a bit funky, but the food more than makes up for it. Ann Arbor's thai food leaves a lot to be desired, so please don't let this place get lost in the clumsy-fingered shuffle.
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