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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Mail Tribune 100: Oct. 21, 1915 ... Helping Ugandans help themselves ... OHSU opens rural 'hub' campus in Klamath Falls ... Mail Tribune 100: Oct. 21, 1915 ... Helping Ugandans help themselves ... OHSU opens rural 'hub' campus in Klamath Falls ... DINING Siam Cafe offers 'mild' to 'very spicy' Thai cuisine Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 17, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Apr. 17, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Although I've spent several months in my neighborhood in Medford's west side, I'm still exploring places that by now should be regular haunts. One of those places I'm decidedly late to the party is Siam Cafe, at 618 W. Main St.,Medford, at the triangle where Sixth and Main streets merge together. One of my coworkers, who also happens to live in my apartment complex, has long raved about the restaurant for a quick vegetable-laden dish, so I took him to lunch to see for myself. As a starter, we went with one of the restaurant's specials, the chicken lettuce wraps ($7.95), with iceberg lettuce, rice noodle crisps and finely diced chicken with onions and scallions. It's a simple dish, but they did everything right. The chicken was fresh and juicy, the lettuce was crisp, and for those seeking a little extra heat, our server brought out a selection of chili sauces. We ordered off the lunch menu, and each entree included a crispy egg roll with sweet chili sauce, our choice of fried or steamed rice, and a side salad consisting of iceberg lettuce, radicchio, carrots and tomato. My coworker went for the Pad Kra Pow with chicken ($8.95), which included stir fried onions, garlic, chili, bell peppers, basil leaves and bamboo shoots in a savory sauce. When asked how spicy he'd like his dish, my coworker opted for "very spicy," ensuring that my sample was limited to the small bite I could handle. The chicken was well prepared, and I tasted plenty of basil and other savory flavors that weren't heat, although there was plenty of that too. I'd consider ordering it next time, albeit at a lower level of spicy. I went for their Egg Plant dish with chicken ($8.95) with a "medium" level of spicy. The egg plant was nicely sauteed with onions, basil leaves, bell peppers and garlic. Even at "medium," the spice level was a little more intense than I was expecting. That said, there was great garlic and basil flavor, and I'll order it the same way next time I'm seeking a bit of a kick. Gripes are few, and have nothing to do with food or service. In fact, all I've got is the dining area's less-than-fashionable wood paneling. That said, everything feels clean and tidy inside. It's easy to see how the spot has continued for the past 14 years. The service is friendly, food fresh and flavorful, and prices reasonable — a combination that earns my recommendation. — Nick Morgan MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 17, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501