Siam Nara (Mira Mesa)

This food blog, mmm-yoso!!!, is being written by Cathy today; Kirk is enjoying some free time with His Missus. 

In late December, The Mister and I were in Mira Mesa and looking for a nice lunch.  We decided to stop in at Seafood City and explored the parking lot.  Thai sounded good.  Siam Nara opened in 2010. Kirk wrote  a post in 2011.  Walking inside, the decor is amazing, glittery and appearing 'loud',  yet the interior is quite quiet.  Even the tableware is beautiful.  Executive chef Suree has created a delightful menu with Northern Thai specialties.  She has recently joined Supannee in the kitchen at her Point Loma restaurant in addition to two other restaurants she owns. 
 We started our meal with an E-san sausage appetizer ($9.99).  The mild, northeastern style sausage is made with fermented pork, rice, garlic, lemongrass, kaffir leaves and a small amount of chillies then grilled, served with cabbage, raw onion and peanuts, along with a slice of lime.  The sour/slight vinegar flavor of the fermentation is pleasant along with the multiple other flavors. 
 The Boat Noodles (with pork) ($13.99) and its general description sounded like a good choice.  It was.  A deep flavored broth (I tasted lemongrass and cinnamon, garlic, maybe white pepper mixed in with the pork flavor and pork blood) and fresh ingredients of all textures (bean sprouts, fried garlic, basil, cilantro and crunchy fried pork rind (with (not mushy) noodles) made us realize how this dish is a Thai staple meal; common ingredients, always available. 
We also decided to try a fried rice dish- Kao Pad Boran with chicken ($13.99) sounded good.  Jasmine rice, stir fried with chicken, egg, garlic, Chinese broccoli and cherry tomatoes.  Again, great flavors and something 'new' to us.

We really enjoyed it here and will return.  Siam Nara is another survivor of our pandemic times. 

Mary has been here  So has Kirbie  Also, cc. 

Siam Nara 8993 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego 92126 (858) 566-1300 Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.    Website

 

Comments

[kat]

everything sounded delicious!

[Cathy]

So good here, Kat. Quality food and an elegant atmosphere. So happy to have finally stopped.

[caninecologne]

Glad you were able to go. They have changed quite a bit since my first few visits when they first opened. Presentation has become more elaborate with lots of fresh flower garnishes. Went there a couple of time recently with some friends and enjoyed their salmon as well as their appetizer platter. We were too full for their dessert sampler so I may try that next time. I'm happy to hear that Suree has taken over Supannee's restaurant in Point Loma as well.

[Cathy]

We really liked everything we ordered, cc. Yes-the dessert sampler was considered but we were also quite full. Supannee is still doing all of the catering, and it looks like the menu is the same. Will be going there for lunch soon.