Go To Thai Spot

Posted by admin on March 31st, 2007 at 06:43pm

With the unfortunate passing of the beloved Amarit, my Thai loving brethren and I were left with but one choice for great Thai food at a great price in the River North/Gold Coast scenery.
Luckily though, Star of Siam (Illinois & Grand) doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. After being in the same location for the past x years, we hope that the small, comfortable restaurant will remain for some time.

Being my go-to Thai restaurant and Thai being my go-to food, I’ve tried a few different dishes here. However, without a doubt my favorite remains the Green Curry with chicken. The heat in this dish has been perfected to the point that it just burns so good. Add to this a combination of vegetables and a very basil-y finish served in a heaping portion for around $7 (don’t forget to add a side of rice) and it is the making of a great dish.

If you have time to dine in the restaurant, enjoy the butter seating in the middle of the dining room where you look to be sitting on the floor but in reality your feet drop through the floor. Mind-blowing. I also feel the need each time I visit to indulge in a beer by the name of “Phuket].” Incredibly immature of course, but seems to be a recurring theme in my life so I don’t pay much attention.

Star of Siam is one of those places that everytime I receive my meal, whether delivered or at the restaurant, I am both amazed by the epic portions and disgusted by knowing I will finish it in the course of a single sitting. Not a bad feeling to have for under $10.

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