Siam Nara Thai Cuisine

Attention heat lovers: order the "Thai hot" spiciness and enjoy not only the flavors but a wonderful afterglow as well. My sample was just enough to cause some heat sniffles as a highly tolerant spiciness enthusiast. Perfect. No more disappointment at ordering something for a kick and getting a gentle pat instead. Siam Nara is my new highwater mark for Thai options. Excellent and personable service, enjoyable atmosphere with nicely appointed motif. Large booths offer comfort and a nice sense of seclusion. Lots of free parking. I'll definitely be back. Just wish it was closer to home. (!)

The food and service were okay, but the metal tableware was extremely annoying. Everyone in our group hated the sound of metal utensils scraping against metal plates. We had to eat very carefully just to avoid the noise, and whenever it happened, it completely ruined our enjoyment of the food. The restaurant clearly invested a lot in the decor, but it feels overdone and impractical. Definitely won’t go back.

I had such a great experience at Siam Nara Thai Cuisine! From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel welcome with warm smiles and attentive service. They checked in often, made sure our drinks were always full, and were quick to answer any questions about the menu. It wasn’t just about being polite—it felt genuine. The team really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The service was smooth, professional, and thoughtful without ever feeling rushed. On top of the delicious food, the excellent customer service truly made the experience stand out. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending Siam Nara to friends and family!

Felt stepping into real Thailand... everyone greeted traditionally,the ambience is 💯, the decor and even dishes were authentic thai style. The food had the regular recipes as well as special Thai recipes.. food was delicious,in perfect portions …we had an amazing Friday dinner! Much recommended!

Food was okay. Service was okay, we wanted chilli sauce but not body came to check on us after serving food. We need to get up n ask for check.

Lovely in every way. Not super cheap, but comparable to other Thai places. The food is fabulous here. The decor, dinnerware, and food presentation is aesthetically pleasing, and the service was great. Had noodles. Satay, some cool unusual teas and we were full Great experience!

We ate here again 4/21/25 and ny favorite dish is the BBQ half chicken app. So tender and juicy with so much flavor. The food was absolutely amazing !!! The plating was beautiful and the flavors danced in my mouth ! Sooooo good

I’ve traveled all over the world and I lived in Asia for a few years. I gotta say this food was simply incredible. I’ve been to so many Thai places around here in San Diego and this place is definitely top-tier out of all of them. Food and drinks were awesome! The owner is a hoot too!!

Recommended by a Thai friend who insisted that this restaurant was authentic!!! She said prices r a bit higher but it's worth it. We decided to splurge a little but surprisingly prices aren't as high as I thought. I gotta say, the portions are kinda small. But they do use quality ingredients so imo the prices are more than worth it. Services were awesome. They had enough staff to go around and check on every table. The food was so damn good! The ambience was very fancy with nice Thai decors. The utensils were also very impressive! I think this place far exceeded my expectations and we will be back for sure!

Great place, just the prices are so hard for my co-workers and I to continue to go here. This is the closest to our workplace, but now we might have to find a new place. We didn't even do delivery and this place was pricey! Portions are super small when we ordered it to-go. We were celebrating my co-workers birthday, but that was disappointing. Well she really liked the added mango and rice I got her! At least the birthday girl was happy! The restaurant itself is gorgeous on the inside. I used to come here years ago and they have definitely added more decor since then. Inside feels like you are in Thailand, so nice job on building that part out to perfection. Service there is great when you are there, but it seems even after the price we paid they were going to charge extra for all these different things we wanted. We asked for some hot sauces, but she said extra. We're like okay, we are good. They gave us a bunch of chili peppers, so my friends were fine with that.

Beautiful decor, nice vibe, great food and friendly service! Bookmark this place for my favorite Thai restaurant. The portions are generous and served with stylish dishes. Tastes are right on spot. Will definitely come back to try out more of their dishes.

The food was good and tasty. I had the mango soda, tom kah soup, pad thai crab and mango sticky rice. The soup was comforting and was creamy, sweet, sour and savory. The pad thai was well made, but the sauce needed more depth. Dessert was very good. It was not too sweet and the mango was fresh and perfectly ripe. Service in the beginning was attentive and friendly and the owner took our order. However, it was a busy Saturday night and there wasn't enough wait staff. We had to flag the staff a few times to clear our table, bring our desserts and pay for our meal. The ambiance is comfortable and casual.

This was first time for us to visit Siam Nara. The interior is beautifully decorated with traditional Thai artwork. The service was efficient and friendly. Our food was delicious! I especially like my shrimp pad thai And chicken wings were hot and crippled. We will come back for sure.

Came here craving meat, but ended up being wowed even more by the veg! Beautiful decor abounds at Siam Nara, from the hanging flora (plastic, but stylishly arranged) to golden Thai ornamentation as well as Christmas accoutrements - I enjoyed the eclectic ambiance from the moment we walked in. The menu is extensive, and the attention to style detail extends to the golden plates, intricately decorated sauce containers and lovely finishing touches such as fresh orchids arrayed atop our entrees. The Sunrise Salad was excellent, featuring a sweet and tangy combination of julienned mango, onion, lettuce, tomato, cilantro and cashews held together with fresh fish sauce and lime. It would have been even better with a bit of spice. The protein was fried shrimp, which unfortunately was way too thickly breaded for me so I'd skip that component next time. We also got the chicken satay, which had a generous portion of tender, juicy, gently curried chicken paired with peanut satay and a light cucumber sauce. Yum! There are many more intriguing menu options (tamarind shrimp, massaman beef, oh my!) that I can't wait to try in the future!

The food at Siam Nara is so flavorful and beautifully presented. Servers are attentive and helpful. The restaurant is so pretty - full of Thai decor and colorful flowers.

I was up in Mira Mesa and was trying to decide between Thai and Vietnamese food. I chose this restaurant as it was next door to a Vietnamese place. I'm very glad I opted to come here. First of, the ambiance and atmosphere was quite nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The service was also great (first time I'd ever had a robot deliver my food to the table). I opted for the chicken satay appetizer and their green curry for my main dish. Portions weren't huge, but I still managed to take some food home for lunch tomorrow. I was very tempted to try the mango dessert, but I didn't leave any room. I will definitely be back to try more of their extensive menu.

The food and service were okay, but the metal tableware was extremely annoying. Everyone in our group hated the sound of metal spoons, forks, and knives scraping against metal plates. We had to eat very carefully just to avoid the noise, and whenever it happened, it completely ruined our enjoyment of the food. The restaurant clearly invested a lot in the decor, but it feels overdone and impractical. Because of this experience, we won't be returning.

Have a very good fried banana and coconut ice cream. Perfectly crispy fried wrapped pieces of banana. Nothing like it

Siam Nara was such a special, delicious, and beautiful treat! Popped in for dinner after birthday drinks with friends, and wow, it's just so gorgeous inside! Truly a touch of escapism. Each dish we ordered was delightful, and the service was prompt, despite the busy Saturday night. Looking forward to returning and trying something new!

QUICK TAKE// Delicious, aesthetically plated Thai food that is a solid spot for Mira Mesa. FOOD// We got the SOM TUM WITH SALTED CRAB as an appetizer which is like a green papaya salad with som whole mini crabs in them. Honestly I wasn't sure how to eat the crabs so I just focused on the salad. I would probably just go with the the regular Som Tum next time - otherwise very delicious salad and nice lighter/fresher appetizer. We also go the GREEN CURRY and added mock duck in there - very delicious! My personal highlight was the KHAO SOI WITH DUCK - the portion was huge (definitely explains the $25.99 price) and it is for sure a shareable dish. SERVICE// We went at like a 7pm on a Tuesday night and there were quite a few tables and very few servers. While it did take a while to get our waters initially, once the food order was put in, everything came fairly quickly VIBES// Really aesthetic restaurant! I will also say the food presentation for all of their dishes really added to the theme of the restaurant. Would definitely be a restaurant I would take friends or family for a "nicer" Thai experience. I had heard they had done a major renovation and boyfriend said it has really come a long way from its previous looks.

This is a hidden gem and I don't know why I haven't written a review sooner. I have gone here several times both with a small group, and with very large groups. I love the crab Pad Thai, the Thai iced tea, and the mango sticky rice are all a go-to for me. We've also tried the platters which are very good, and several of the fish dishes. The fish that comes with The Tamarind sauce is crispy and tasty. We also love their Drunken Noodles. I love coming here and doing family style so we can try several different dishes, and I highly recommend doing that so you can taste a variety of things. I honestly can't say I've had a bad dish here, but I think the crab fried rice could use a little bit more flavor as it's a bit bland. The staff is always very nice and accommodating. The owner is often there and she will come and check on you to see how you are doing and if you are liking the food. Even with a very large party they can accommodate Separate checks which is very rare these days. I love the decor with all of the colorful flowers, an the gold statues. The gold dishes and fancy platters and cups are also a nice touch. They have one of those little robots that delivers the food to the table. It's named Bella Bot and sometimes talks, which is cute. Overall this is one of my favorite Thai restaurants, and I try to get there at least every few months. I would recommend checking it out, I've not heard anyone say that they dislike it.

My office colleagues wanted to try out some authentic Thai food. With a quick Yelp search, we were able to find Siam Nara in Mira Mesa. We were able to get a reservation for 20 people. As soon as we arrived, we were able to find parking without any issues. Once we entered the restaurant, we were seated without any delays. The ambiance of the restaurant was so nice. The decor was inspired by Thai culture. For food - I got the spicy basil vegan fried rice with veggies. My friend got the shrimp fried rice. They served us some delicious soup and salad for starters. This was all complimentary and extremely delicious. My food came out pretty quickly. The portion size was big. Also, it was in a beautiful golden platter. My friend's fried rice was in a real pineapple. The presentation was top notch. Both the dishes were yummy and rich in flavor. Everything about the place was authentic. Also, the staff is mostly traditional Thai. I highly recommend checking out this place!

This place is decorated so well & has a beautiful florals hanging from the ceiling and all around when you enter. They greet u in thai when u enter, which is sweet. The place is clean, modern, feels elegant. They also pay attention to detail and serves some dishes with fresh flowers! food came out in a timely manner, professional & quick server. i ordered a thai milk tea with less sugar and it was perfect, flavor was 100% there! I got a tom yum soup cup bc i wasnt too hungry. seasoning and spices were great, very authentic & pretty atmosphere, would love to come again!

Wonderful Thai restaurant. Beautiful decor, excellent customer service by Lott and supporting staff, great food and selection. Celebrated a family Birthday - party of 12. Enjoyed the decor and ambience. Was waited on my Lott and additional staff - excellent customer service, friendly and professional. Menu had a variety of food to order. Ordered from curry dlad nah dishes to calamari and rainbow shrimp, to mango sticky rice - all delicious in an appetizing presentation. I highly recommend this place.

The mango chicken curry was amazing. We ordered the calamari i personally was not a fan but it was still okay. The food and ambiance is one that is so worth a visit.

This is the best Thai spot! The owners serve you themselves -- they're so sweet and welcoming, it honestly felt like eating at a friend's home. Everything was super fresh and flavorful with great portions. We had the papaya salad, tom yum soup with shrimp and tofu, chicken satay and beef fried rice -- all amazing. Finished with mango sticky rice and Thai tea. No words can do this place justice!

Did ownership change? The food has been extremely bland. I'm not sure if there trying to make their food bland for the less cultured white people or something but please go back to making amazing THAI food

Every time we go we have a nice evening and really enjoy their food. Service is great. Food is great. Ambiance is great. Always enjoy coming here

I had high hopes for Siam Nara, but I was left disappointed :( The decor was beautiful, and the food presentation was wonderful. However, the food was disappointing. I ordered crying tiger appetizer, drunken noodles, and tom yum with shrimp hot pot soup. They came out with the steak first and it was sooo dry. I ordered a side of sticky rice to go with it and they gave me half a cup of hard, undercooked rice. The drunken noodles had good flavor, but the portion size was so small. We finally got our tom yum soup last, and after asking the waiter about where our order was. The flavor of the soup was really good, but I am disappointed that it came out last. The service was slow and they didn't refill my water. Prices are not cheap either, I was expecting a better experience.

This place is amazing! I cant wait to come back. There were about 12 of us and we got there at 1140 am and they were able to accomodate. The place was filled with flowers and it looks beautiful inside. The food was delicious and I would love to try all the other dishes !

Quality of food is sub par. We were nervous seeing nobody there. Thought we give them another chance. Ordered drunken noodles and seafood soup. Noodle were so bland and tasted like week old leftovers!! Unbearable to swallow. I am not a picky person....rarely do i ever complain.

This restaurant is so pretty! The decor and food presentation are amazing here. This was maybe my third time dinning here and it's always a great experience. We were seated for dinner immediately and served waters. They have those robot servers, but every place that has those still has a real waiter there to actually move the food from the robot to the table. Which is cool because I'm sure running these plates and stuff can get tiring. ANYWAYS. What we got: - Suree's Platter: Satay Chicken (2), Egg Roll (4), Rainbow Shrimp (2) Thai Wraps (3), Vegetarian Curry Puff (1), and Tofu Tod. - Pad Thai: I love a good pad Thai, and this one was great! - Mango Sticky Rice: sweet, sticky, the mangoes were the perfect amount of tart, it was perfect! As we left, I believe she's the owner of the restaurant gave us some Thai snacks and soaps! A WIN!

The service and ambiance here is amazing. All the waitresses are super nice and it's a beautiful restaurant. Their presentation for drinks and food is also beautiful. I gave it four stars because I've personally have tried tastier Thai food. The food isn't bad but it wasn't amazing or "the best".

It has been a long time since I dropped in to Siam Nara for thai food (I feel like it was years back). The restaurant was beautifully decorated during the most recent visit. We had come here previously in the past but I didn't recall it being this extensively decorated. There were other patrons but not full to the max. Amusingly there was also a roboserver that served to smaller groups. Parking is plentiful as Siam Nara shares a plaza with several other restaurants. Bathroom was closeby where our table sat. We had a decently sized group that usually gets together (8-10). The rest of the table shared several dishes consisting of curry, stirfry, soup, and entrees. The thai iced tea looked amazing despite the sugary content and I even got a sip. There were many things I wasn't supposed to eat due to my condition at the time gestational diabetes, thyroid (avoiding gluten, dairy, soy), etc. I went for the options that were not too bad, as it's been AGES since I last ate them like - chicken pad thai, chicken satay with peanut sauce, and golden triangle. They were all delicious and tasty - and mind you, again, it's been ages since I had thai food. Service was nice - my food selections came first as they were appetizers and then the rest of the tables came. One person in group paid via card to get the points while the rest of us venmo'ed/zelled. We had a good time catching up over the meal to celebrate two pregnancies in the group.

My ratings are out of 5 stars App - Rainbow Shrimp, Marinated shrimp wrapped with egg noodles, golden fried, served with a sweet chili sauce. $12.99 (3/5) * The sauce is what gave it good taste, without it it was pretty mild flavor but very crunch and fun to eat! Dish 1 - Pad See Ew, steak, Wide rice noodles stir-fried with an egg, dark soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, and cilantro on top. $15.99 (4/5) * husband loved the mix of veggies, he didn't get spice but they offer it he thought it was so delicious. Dish 2 - E-San Classic Set: Kai Yang, BBQ Half chicken, crunchy shredded green papaya salad, steamed aromatic glutinous rice, and a special spicy dipping sauce. $28.99 (5/5) * so much left over, the meat was amazingly charred and fell off the bone, I wasn't a huge fan of the glutinous rice as I would've preferred just regular sticky jasmine rice. The dips and flavors were great and the papaya salad was delicious. Dessert - Mango Sticky Rice, Steamed glutinous rice aromatic coconut milk served with ripe mango, and generously sprinkled with toasted mung beans. $12.99 (4/5) * it delicious and amazing presentation, everything was very well done! Staff was kind and attentive! They filled our drinks when we asked and they answered all our questions. The space is lovely with clean spaces and beautiful decorations. The music is classical music and it was pleasant to dine in.

I love the beautiful little restaurant. The food is consistently good and the service is the best. The owner is soo sweet and always remembers my family and I.

The best Tom Yum soup I've had so far! It comes in a hot pot and tastes really good. We also tried their chicken pad thai, shrimp fried rice, beef pad see eu, green curry, eggplant with veggies and chicken string beans. We enjoyed all of it. We came here for dinner on a Monday. They were not busy. We were immediately seated at a booth. They only have indoor seating. Service was really good. The servers were friendly and helpful. The restaurant is very colorful with lots of flower decorations.

The atmosphere here was amazing! They had live traditional dancers here while we were dining and it was beautiful. Food presentation was gorgeous! A literal 10/10! Food taste? Very very traditional & yummy! Service here was also very fast, attentive, informative and kind. Would definitely come back

Looking for a GF menu for a family member and we found this restaurant off Mira Mesa Rd. You walk in and get transformed into a beautiful, friendly and a lot of pride. The sweet lady who welcomed us was funny and helpful providing recommendations. The non- alcohol drinks are not just beautiful but taste so good! We ordered GF items for our table and wow! We will make the 30 minute drive to have dinner here again!!

A favorite with my family. I have been dining here for 10+ years and I have always had a great meal. My favorites include Egg Rolls, Golden Triangle, Curry Puff, Tom Kah Soup, Thai fried rice. Can't go wrong with any thing off the menu. Great food, service and ambience!

Our friends recommended this place because they know the family who owns it! I'm happy we were able to visit on a Saturday night. There was no wait to be seated. It's located at the same plaza as seafood city so parking might be hard on a busy day. The restaurant is very pretty and well decorated. It feels homey and welcoming. The service was great and they kept checking in on us. They also have those service robots that bring you your food lol. We ordered the mild beef pad thai and a cup of their Tom yum soup. They have so many options on their menu including some yummy cocktails that I'll have to try next time I visit. The food comes out with really pretty dishware and utensils! Pad Thai is enough to serve 2 to feel comfortable. The Tom yum soup was also really delicious, very sour the way we like it. I'd get the dishes at medium spice next time! This place is also very affordable for a nice date night, I think we spent only $20 to feed 2 people. I'd visit again!

Came in on a Tuesday night with a party of nine. We were seated promptly. This place is beautiful inside and service is excellent. The staff is so friendly and playful. I can't handle spicy food so I always go with the pad Thai and this year was excellent. I had coworkers who had actually been to Thailand and said this food came so close to what they ate in Thailand. We also sampled many of the desserts. The FBI was a huge hit and of course the sticky rice with mango was delicious. You can't go wrong with anything here on the menu. They have a large variety and everything we had was mouthwatering.

Amazing food, vibe and people. Vegetarian friendly Definitely enjoyed my time eating here

Excellent ambiance, fantastic service. Delicious food and very reasonable prices. Heat scale is 1-5. Hard to gauge so asked for chili service. Had Panang and yellow curry. Eggrolls so fresh and piping hot!

Great food Great decorations to present Thai culture and handcrafted Warm welcome and good services.

Food was great. I had better pad see ew and egg rolls. Mango Curry soup was great! Presentation was beautiful. Atmosphere great.

This times visit was as good as I remember. The food presentation. Was great. The flavor of the food was almost 4 1/2 stars. My panang curry mixed was really good. I asked for spicy, the server said Thai spicy. And I said I would like Thai Thai Thai spicy. She said, I'll give you the spice rack. As it turned out... I did in fact need the spice rack. Of course I'll be back!!

The ambiance is wonderful. Decorated well, comfortable seating and the owner is very welcoming and nice. 5/5 I had a Thai ice team which was good and hits the mark for a good beverage. 4/5 The Panang Curry with Chicken was good, the sauce was smooth creamy and flavorful. It came with a small bowl of rice, but it didn't have very much meat. I counted only six (6) pieces and nearly no vegetables. Sauce 4/5 Meat portion 2/5 Vegetable portion 1/5 Rice portion 3/5

I really wanted to try this place, the food looks good. I placed an order on 11/16/2025 through clover because that's what they use for online ordering. I arrive there around 9:29 and the closed sign is on. I believe that they're closed due to the sign being on and no cars parked in front of the restaurant, therefore I go somewhere else for food and I receive a phone call at 9:55 pm telling me that my order is ready. I ask for a refund because their closed sign is on, the hostess says, "You can come get the food now, we're still open, we put the closed sign on before closing sometimes." How in the hell, I'm supposed to know that ma'am? Your website says your kitchen closes at 9:30 pm and restaurant closes at 11pm. I went inside the restaurant after speaking with the hostess to see if I'd get a refund a little after 10:00pm and she asked if I still wanted the food. I said no because I'd went somewhere else to buy food after thinking that they were closed. It's been a week and no refund, now I have to reach out to my bank to dispute it.

Love when the people match the food! I had the drunken noodles and the spicy fried rice. Great flavor, spice, and portion!! The owner, I think it was Phil, helped me order and he nailed it!! I explained I was from out of town and would be eating in a hotel room. He loaded me up with napkins/silverware/dry and wet hot sauces. This place is great. The family owned authentic vibe played through the entire experience!!

The food was beautifully plated and the decor was amazing as well. The food was ok. Nothing special. Super instagramable but as far as flavor it's pretty much the same as anywhere else.

Food is pricey for the portion given. Our E-san sausage was $11 for 2 sausages compared to what I've ordered at other Thai restaurants that is typically double or slightly more. And then we had to ask for more beef jerky that is shaved beef. The owner was genuinely nice and accommodated to give more beef jerky when we showed the portion given for $13.

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Mira Mesa. There is no restaurant that I've been to more times than Siam Nara. Mother and I always come here when we want to treat ourselves. The owner Lott always takes care of us and she accommodates my mother especially when she was sick and coughing one time she went out of her way to give her some natural Thai remedies. The panang curry is my go to, and out of all the times I've ordered it adding avocado makes the world of a difference, and the intentionality of the food design is beautiful. The environment is welcoming especially throughout the seasons, as they have different decorations depending on what part of the year. I'm happy to call myself a regular here.

Great atmosphere. Terribly tiny portion sizes. Very expensive for the super small portions.

At first - the place was nice. We came in to live music. Was beautifully decorated. Service was good while they were filming for the live music. Then it went down hill. We tried to order dessert to go and were left for 40 mins with no word, no one checked on us, didnt bring our dessert or our bill. Finally flagged down a younger male server who helped as much as he could, considering we werent his table. Dessert came out another 5-10 mins AFTER we cancelled it. We didnt take it, since we didnt pay for it. Food was decently good...shame i may never be back.

Currently my top spot for Thai food in San Diego! Came here with a group of 4 and we ordered a TON of food - crying tiger, crab pad Thai, chicken pad see ew, garlic chicken wings, mango chicken curry, and a couple of drinks. I'm not exaggerating when I say everything was a hit! The flavor on every dish is amazing, and I had trouble figuring out what my favorite dish was. The table's favorite dish was the mango curry chicken so if you like curry, definitely recommend this one. Service was top notch, loved how friendly everyone was and how often they were checking in on us and refilling waters. I also love the decor, it's very traditional which is on par with their menu and how traditional they keep things. Highly recommend Siam Nara if you're looking for Thai food in the area! We'll definitely be back.

This has always been my go to restaurant not only because I live close by but always because they are open on most holidays which is great. I've been here multiple times and the staff is always professional, polite and friendly. But the last time I was here the papaya salad and the panang curry tasted below average. I dono if they changed the kitchen staff but made me think if I want to come back again. But I've had 17/20 good food experiences here