Silom Thai

Gamze Ünsal

4.0

(Part of the website x SM Bicutan Food crawl last March 10, 2016)My favorite food discovery that day was Silom Thai. I guess we were all saving a space in our stomachs when we got news that we're having a Thai restaurant in our food crawl. Thai flavors are always a delight to the palate. I've been only to 2 authentic Thai restos: S.R. Thai Cuisine (Dapitan) and Krung Thai (Marikina) and both left a great impression on me. First off, I want to mention how beautiful the restaurant is. I've got no photos but I really appreciated all the details and decorations to have that Thai ambiance, definitely elegant and not tacky. Even the silverwares and the lights! It was small but it looked really good that it somehow felt like it doesn't belong there, it should have been in a posh neighborhood or tucked somewhere in the streets of Makati. This one's located right in front of a Jollibee and near the department store, which, I guess, is a strategic way of encouraging and welcoming people to try Thai food after a day of shopping.What's a Thai foodtrip without Tom Yum? The aroma of the Tom Yum Goong was so enticing, and the taste, even better! The flavors of different herbs and spices (lemon grass? ginger? lime juice? coriander?) definitely had that perfect balance of the distinctive taste of spiciness and sourness with each sip of the hearty broth. The shrimp and veggies were also just right. This is a must-try when you visit Silom Thai!We also had the Fresh Vegetarian Spring Rolls, which was meant to be an appetizer (but we all can't wait for the Tom Yum haha), and I think this is a great welcome dish for those trying out Thai food for the first time. Don't forget to dip it in the sweet chili sauce with crushed peanuts for great flavors and textures. The Chicken Pad Thai's also a winner! The noodles were not overdone and the chunks of chicken were tender and oozing with flavor. Overall, it was the right kind of salty and sweet.Finishing this gastronomic delight is sampling their dessert, the Mango Sticky Rice. The glutinous rice is sweet but more on the creamy side because of the coconut milk. Topping it with a slice of mango makes it a refreshing treat after a wonderful feast of Asian flavors, making it a more memorable experience. We also had the Iced Tea with Milk which was authentic tasting and not the types served in the dime a dozen milk tea shops nowadays.

Ika Zain

4.0

2nd to the last restaurant on review at website X SM bicutan food crawl. With our tummies nearly full, The restaurant allow us to taste their bestsellers namely: Tom Yum Goong, Chicken Pandan, Chicken Pad Thai , Vegetable Pad Thai, Bagoong Rice, Vegetable Spring Roll and Mango Sticky Rice.Food 4.0/5.0 : We loved the tom yum goong, a very flavorful broth with tamarind and lemongrass. Their chicken pandan is simple yet delicious.  We also liked their Vegetable pad thai and Chicken pad thai which is authentic and the ingredients are fresh. Ambiance: 4.0/5.0 : another 20-30 seater restaurant. But be careful on thinking of it's size, The Silom thai has the best interiors in the SM bicutan area. *All Meals/Dishes on this review are Complimentary

Danniah

5.0

Very good Thai place. My favorite was the Tom Yum Goong soup, highly recommended. The soup is made from fresh ingredients, and the flavor is very authentic Thai. The pad thai is also delicious. The prices are also not too expensive.