Lao Siam, Thai restaurant in Belleville, Paris, France
Lao Siam is a restaurant on Rue de Belleville serving Thai and Laotian dishes in a space decorated with traditional Southeast Asian elements. The dining room reflects the origins of the food, creating a simple backdrop for the regional cooking.
The restaurant opened in 1985 when a family from Thailand and Laos started serving their regional food in Paris. The Souksavanh brothers now run the place, having built it into a steady presence in the neighborhood.
The menu brings together regional dishes like sticky rice salads, fragrant coconut soups, and spiced sausages that reflect how people eat in northeastern Thailand and Laos. Walking through, you notice how the kitchen honors everyday flavors from those regions rather than creating something new.
The restaurant opens Wednesday through Monday for dinner from 7 pm, with lunch service added Thursday through Monday starting at noon. Coming earlier in the evening or making a reservation helps avoid waiting when the space is busy.
Right next door, the same family runs Ama Siam, a connected dining space that opens when this restaurant fills up. This setup lets them accommodate more people without changing the feel of the main dining room.
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