Trâm N.
Yelp
Siam Station is our go-to Thai Place in Irvine. We have been here multiple time, mostly for their pad-thai, and I have to say that it is one of my favorite Thai place in Socal!
Located in a plaza in Irvine, plenty of parking
Ambience (9/10):
They have limited sittings inside, but the outdoor seating is nice too! The place is clean, modern, nicely decorated.
Service (9/10):
Fast, attentive, and friendly staffs.
Food (9.5/10):
This place is more casual and does not receive as much hype as Manaao, Chiang Rai, or Hanuman, however, I personally like the flavor profile here more. They are also very consistent and satisfying.
Pad Thai (9.5/10):
This place has one of the best pad thai in the area! The sauce is savory, tangy and addictive. I like how it is not oily and they are generous with the sauce. I usually do Chicken for the protein. The pork belly, however, can be a hit of a miss. The last few time when we ordered the pork belly as the protein for our pad thai it was chewy and very dry.
Khao Soi (8/10):
Flavorful and creamy Khao Soi, however, it tastes pretty similar to most places. Similar to pad thai, the pork belly was not consistent. One time it was so crunchy and delicious and the other time it was pretty dry
Pad See Ew (6/10):
I was quite disappointed with the pad see ew the last time we got it. It was very soy saucy and salty and did not have the wok aroma that usually goes with it. My boyfriend said that they made it better the last time he had it so I will give this dish another chance next time
Price (8/10):
Reasonable for the area and quality.
There were other dishes that we have tried such as the soups and they were decent as well. I you are looking for a comforting and authentic lunch/dinner, this place definitely worth a try!