Tucked away in a strip mall on busy Hillsborough Avenue, Cafe de Siam is easy to miss. It's worth the extra effort to find it, though, and parking is plentiful.
As you enter, you're enveloped in lush ferns and other tropical plants, a pleasing transition....The place is clean, well-lit and tastefully decorated. High ceilings, about 12 tables, cordial service. What sounded like Vietnamese music played softly on the sound system.
For me, the measure of a good That eatery is its Basil Chicken dish, and Cafe de Siam nailed it. Perfectly ground chicken, spicy but not killer, fresh basil...yum. My table-mates had the Pad Thai (very good) and Crispy Duck (flavorful but small). The complimentary spring rolls were tasty. The Singhas were icy cold on a hot day. I would definitely return.More