Similan Thai Cuisine - Issaquah

Stopped in here today for lunch, with my favorite valentine. I know it's a day early, but we did it anyways. We both been cooped up for a couple days in the house, and needed to get out. We've been to this place a few times, my biggest nit is that the spice level is inconsistent. The food is usually very good. Today was no exception, we both enjoyed the lunch specials, mine with chicken, and hers with fried tofu. She had the combination of vegetarian pad thai with cashew tofu. I had the Rama with chicken and vegetarian pad Thai. Today was exceptionally good, the food was prepared. Very nicely, the amount of spice was very good. The only complaint today, is, they didn't ask whether we wanted white or brown rice, a minor thing. But we would've preferred brown rice, Just saying. The service here is always very good, immediately at your table, accommodating your every need. Today they were on top of their game. The ambience of this place, is rather sterile, but it is just a neighborhood, strip mall, Thai food place. All in all, it is very good, and I could've eaten quite a bit more, but that's for another day. Thanks for doing a great job.

My wife and I consider this place a go to for us. It's one of the few places in Issaquah where my wife enjoys Thai food. While the service might not be on par with a fancy 5 star restaurant, the staff has always been friendly and accommodating when we place our orders. As for the ambiance, I personally don't have much to say about it, as I prioritize the food over the decor. However, I can attest that the establishment is consistently clean, including the restroom, which is a refreshing change from some places I've been to. The bar is a nice addition, although it's situated behind the cashier with no dedicated seating. My wife's absolute favorite is the house salad, particularly the papaya salad she's been hooked on it since she first tried it. The balance between spice and flavor in this dish is spot on. Tom yum and pineapple fried rice are always our go to choices. I usually don't opt for the crab puffs, but they do a great job of stuffing them with cream cheese and imitation crab meat, which is a treat for those who enjoy a savory taste. In all our visits, we haven't experienced any major service mishaps. There have been times when things may have been a bit slow due to a busy crowd, but that's not really the fault of the establishment it's just a testament to how popular it is. I would only be upset if we were one of the few customers and still had to wait 20 25 minutes for our dishes. People should try to be more understanding and perhaps use that time to enjoy a drink and chat with their party.

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner this past week since we were in the Issaquah area. Similan Thai Cuisine has been in Issaquah for a long time. I think the last time I had been to Similan was nearly ten years ago. The restaurant is trendy casual. The interior is pretty tight, but they can fit probably fit just under 50 people. The menu has all your classic Thai entree items including curry, noodles, rice dishes, soup, and stir- fried dishes. I ordered the PAD KHEE MAO $15.95) with chicken and my boyfriend ordered the PAD SEE EW $15.95) with chicken. We both got 5-stars because we like our food spicy, and it's rare that a restaurant gives us an actual 5-star dish. Service was quick and we got our food within 15 minutes of ordering. Portions were generous in comparison to some other Thai restaurants in the area. Our waiter also came by to check-in on us and refill our waters. The PAD KHEE MAO was very good and probably around a 4 star in spiciness. I liked that it had just a tinge of sweetness and was loaded with vegetables including broccoli, onion, tomato, and green and red pepper. The noodles were also nice and wide and evenly coated with sauce. At the table, they have some chili sauce and diced jalapeños in oil which went well with the noodles. The PAD SEE EW was also decent, although for some reason, it tasted spicier than my dish even though both were 5-star dishes. It tasted slightly sweeter than my noodles, as pad see ew should be. Prices are slightly higher than other Thai restaurants in the area. The noodle dishes with chicken, pork, or vegetables at Khao San are $13.95 and the noodle dishes at Noodle Boat are $14.95. With that said, I think Khao San and Similan are my top picks. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 3.5/5 for atmosphere

Tasty takeout with great flavor! Flavorful Tom yum soup and noodle dishes to provide variety for a group of six people with individual tastes

We stopped by this restaurant as the hubby requested Thai and we were coming back from being out of town. It was on our food bucket list and didn't disappoint! My 8 year old wanted the yellow curry, but he was not a fan nor did he like the tofu. BUT us adults LOVED it. Yellow curry tends to be bland but it was decently flavorful. Thai curry tends to be more liquidy, so we weren't surprised by its runniness that others commented on. I'm still frustrated when places charge for rice to go with curry and unfortunately was the case here. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed the tofu flavor and pad Thai. $35 fed our family of 4 with leftovers. Although this restaurant is not conveniently located to our home, we could see ourselves coming back!