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Author:  sparks [ Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Siam Marina Thai Restaurant- Cal City
80 River Oaks Center 708-862-3438
We tried this restaurant for the first time last weekend. It is very nice
inside, a little upscale with white tablecloths. The service was first rate from the moment we entered until we left. I had ginger chicken, which was very good. I was also pleasantly surprised by how fast our food came out. Be warned though, Thai food can be very spicy. If spicy food doesn't agree with you, ask your waitress for help.
Author:  (The Real) Tony Bananas [ Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Siam Marina Thai Restaurant- Cal City
sparks wrote:
80 River Oaks Center 708-862-3438
We tried this restaurant for the first time last weekend. It is very nice
inside, a little upscale with white tablecloths. The service was first rate from the moment we entered until we left. I had ginger chicken, which was very good. I was also pleasantly surprised by how fast our food came out. Be warned though, Thai food can be very spicy. If spicy food doesn't agree with you, ask your waitress for help.


What kind of help :?:

"WATER! WATER!" Image

or...

Image "Do you have any Rolaids??"

OR....

"Do you have a fire extinguisher, I just set your bathroom ablaze!!!!" Image


Which kind of spicy?
Author:  xmpt [ Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:45 pm ]
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i went there a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised! Nice, quiet atmosphere. If you order the fish be prepared to get the WHOLE fish! Good though, and way too much food! Would definitely go back, and I never thought I would ever try Thai food.
Author:  markh [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:13 pm ]
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Siam Marina is one of my favorite places in the area. The owners recently opened an upscale version in Merrillville called Asparagus -- the food is essentially the same as at Siam Marina, but the prices are almost double! I guess they are planning to make their money on people staying at Star Plaza. I hope they succeed, but it will not be due to me...
Author:  Rock Star [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:43 pm ]
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http://www.siammarina.com/home.asp
Author:  Joey Doves [ Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:11 am ]
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markh wrote:
Siam Marina is one of my favorite places in the area. The owners recently opened an upscale version in Merrillville called Asparagus -- the food is essentially the same as at Siam Marina, but the prices are almost double! I guess they are planning to make their money on people staying at Star Plaza. I hope they succeed, but it will not be due to me...


Is Asparagus Thai as well?

My wife works near Star of Siam in the city and I thoroughly enjoyed their food. Never thought I would like it, but its very good.
Author:  markh [ Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:03 pm ]
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Joey Doves wrote:
markh wrote:
Siam Marina is one of my favorite places in the area. The owners recently opened an upscale version in Merrillville called Asparagus -- the food is essentially the same as at Siam Marina, but the prices are almost double! I guess they are planning to make their money on people staying at Star Plaza. I hope they succeed, but it will not be due to me...


Is Asparagus Thai as well?

My wife works near Star of Siam in the city and I thoroughly enjoyed their food. Never thought I would like it, but its very good.

Star of Siam has been around for a long time, and it's pretty good (food and value) if somewhat Americanized. If you want to try authentic (and sensational) Thai food in Chicago, go to either TAC Quick or Spoon Thai.

Asparagus is Thai food, but based on reports from two people who dined there, it has more French influence than what you will find at most Thai restaurants. (There is a French influence in pretty much all Thai food due to France's occupation of the country for almost 200 years. Same with Vietnamese food.) The food was said to be very good but a poor value. I checked out a menu the last time I was in the area, and it's very similar to the Siam Marina menu. But with $10+ appetizers and $25+ entrees at Asparagus, I'll go to Siam Marina instead.
Author:  Joey Doves [ Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:15 pm ]
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Thanks for the input. I'm a Thai novice, and any help is greatly appreciated.

Btw, I had Vietnamese at Le Colonial on Rush. Excellent.
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