Siam Orchid Thai Cuisine - Eureka (CA)

5 /5 Anthony Vieira: The staff were very friendly and very attentive. The food came out fast, but would totally have been worth a wait if there was. The pad Thai was some of the best I’ve ever had. Full of flavor and great texture. My girlfriend got some kind of seafood dish that was insane. I doubt that I’ll ever be back, but I’ll be talking about the memories of the meal for a long time. If you’re in the area definitely give them a shot

5 /5 Jacob Galle: Some of the best (and most unique) Thai food I’ve had in my travels! I got the Pineapple Fried Rice with just shrimp, no egg, over brown rice, and my oh my it was good. The shrimp were as tender as any I’ve had, the cashews super crunchy, the brown rice pleasantly chewy, and all of it covered with fresh vegetables. Plus, the Jasmine Tea I ordered was head and shoulders above others I’ve had. The flowers tasted so fresh it needed no sweetener.

5 /5 Viale M: It turns out that one of the best and most authentic Thai restaurants we have experienced in California is located in an unassuming building in the coastal city of Eureka. The experience begins the moment you walk in. While it seems much of their business is delivery, the few diners who eat in are rewarded with an incredible attention to aesthetic detail. The dining room and even the restroom are decorated with Thai craftwork, matching curtains, and fresh flowers. Soft, traditional music playing in the background sets the perfect mood for the cuisine. This is not an upscale restaurant, but it stands high above its peers in its commitment to detail and cleanliness. The food itself is unadulterated Thai cuisine, a wonderful surprise in a location where one might not expect to find such authentic flavors. Everything we ordered was spiced, seasoned, and cooked exactly as we have experienced in Thailand. The sticky rice was served in a traditional wicker container, and the Tom Yum soup arrived in a communal bowl heated with a real flame. Even the hot sauce was a house-made concoction, not something from a bottle. The dessert menu is also noteworthy for its original, not-overly-sweet creations. Service, provided by Thai-speaking servers, was helpful and full of excellent recommendations. This restaurant is a true gem. As ordinary consumers, we are not paid or compensated in any way for this review. We felt compelled to share this exceptional find.

1 /5 Nino B.: Passing through Eureka so I decided get takeout Thai food for the road. Ordered papaya salad also known as ‘som tum,’ which means the papaya salad ingredients are traditionally mixed and pounded in a clay mortar and pestle. None of that was done! Half the papaya salad were mung bean sprouts that looked like papaya to hide the fact that they skimped on papaya. The papaya was not crisp and fresh like it should be. The green beans they used had signs of aging with small brown holes. The flavor was so bland because they were too cheap to use enough fish sauce and lime juice. And they had the nerve to charge over $17 for it with a small container of rice. This was horrible Thai food! I’ve been to Thailand twice in my life and have eaten at much better Thai restaurants so I know what Thai food should be like. I will never come here again.

5 /5 Hilda Liu: We came here after visiting the redwood national park. The environment is family ish style, old but clean. The waiters were friendly and patiently answering our question. The food is delivered fast and it’s so cheap! We got half chicken for $17!!! The pineapple curry was so good! Not spicy at all! Thai tea is perfect! I will want to visit here again!