Siam Niyom — Restaurant in London

Siam Niyom is an authentic Thai restaurant located at 347 Norwood Road in West Norwood/Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BQ1. This family-run establishment has gained recognition as one of London's hidden gems for authentic Thai cuisine, particularly specializing in Northeastern Thai (Isan) dishes6].

Location and Atmosphere

The restaurant is situated on a busy roundabout junction at Tulse Hill, very close to Tulse Hill Station[5. The interior features stylish and modern décor with candlelights, low hanging pendant lights, and tasteful seasonal decorations, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere5]. Despite being unpretentious, the restaurant maintains a trendy yet comfortable environment that feels authentic[2].

Menu and Specialties

Siam Niyom offers an extensive menu featuring dishes from various regions of Thailand, with a particular focus on Northeastern Thai (Isan) cuisine[3. The restaurant prides itself on bringing together different tastes and recipes from traditional Siam dishes to Thailand's most treasured delicacies1].

Popular Menu Items: E-sarn Classic Menu featuring Northeast Thai specialties[1] Papaya salad (somtum) and sour minced meat salad (larb)[3] Shrimp soup with lemongrass (tom yum goong)[3] Northern-style curries served with sticky rice[3] Dry ribs and chicken and nut dumplings[2] Lamb shank Massaman curry[2] Pad Thai and various vegetarian/vegan options[5]

The restaurant offers excellent vegetarian and vegan options, with a dedicated section on the menu[5]. They also serve unique items like black jasmine rice and coconut sundae for dessert[5].

Operating Hours and Services

Opening Times:[1 Lunch: Saturday-Sunday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dinner: Monday-Sunday, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Services Available: Dine-in with 15% off every Monday for two people1] Click & Collect with 10% discount[1] Delivery service[1 Reservations accepted2] Wheelchair accessible[2]

Reviews and Recognition

Siam Niyom has received excellent reviews from customers and food critics alike. On TripAdvisor, it holds a 4.4/5 rating and has earned a Travellers' Choice award, ranking within the top 10% of properties on the platform[2]. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic flavors, generous portions, and exceptional service[2.

The restaurant is described as having "angels dancing on your tastebuds" by one reviewer, highlighting the complex variety of flavors and spices in their dishes[2]. Many customers note that it's worth traveling to specifically, not just convenient for locals[5].

Community Impact

The restaurant demonstrates social responsibility by donating 15p from each plant-based menu order to their partner charity, For Life Thailand, which supports disabled children and their families in Thailand[1].

Siam Niyom represents the best of London's Thai dining scene - a family-run establishment that combines authentic recipes with warm hospitality, making it a standout choice for both Thai food enthusiasts and newcomers to the cuisine.

Citations: [1] Siam Niyom | Thai Cuisine in West Norwood Click & Collect https://siamniyom.co.uk [2] SIAM NIYOM (SIMPLY THAI), London - 2025 Reviews & Information https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d17795569-Reviews-Siam_Niyom_Simply_Thai-London_England.html [3] Siam Niyom | Restaurants in Tulse Hill, London - Time Out https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/siam-niyom [4] SIAM NIYOM THAI CUISINE IN WEST NORWOOD, London - Reviews https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d18843420-Reviews-Siam_Niyom_Thai_Cuisine_in_West_Norwood-London_England.html [5] Siam Niyom - Yumtini https://yumtini.com/2020/12/20/siam-niyom/ [6] Siam Niyom (@siamniyomthai) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.instagram.com/siamniyomthai/ [7] How to Get to Siam Niyom (Simply Thai) (Siam Niyom Thai Cuisine ......

we visited Sam Niyom for my Dads birthday. My first impressions were about how lovely the decor is, really trendy and yet extremely comfortable. my orst lovely surprise was that the house white wine is a sauvignon blanc, being a sauvignon drinker this was a wonderful surprise as usually I have to pay a fortune. we looked at the menu and couldn't decide what starters as they all sounded wonderful so we got a selection between the 6 of us and every single one was stunning, I have to give a special shout out for the dry ribs and chicken and nut dumplings (you must try both if you go) we asked for recommendations for the main from the very helpful and attentive staff, told them we would be sharing all the dishes and could they stagger the arrival to 1 or 2 dishes a time, we had some beautiful cold salads, in particular I enjoyed the seafood glass noodle salad, then some of the lamb chops that were on special which were so succulent and tasty, like nothing I had tried before, a lamb and beef curry and a Padthai (the nicest padthai i have ever had. I coul do.on and on but I will sum up that this was quite simly the best thai food I have had, accompanied by wonderful, welcoming and helpful service by all staff (even the chef came to see if we enjoyed our meal) in a beautiful restaraunt. they were telling us that they will be extending into the garden for next summer and I will most certainly be going to enjoy one of their beautiful and fragrent Thai salads alfresco come the hot summer nights. this restaraunt is an absolute must!! thank you very much to the whole team from Donna,Mark and the rest...

Firstly, the food was ok (not amazing). But customer service is mediocre. For starters, they brought the wrong soup (with prawns, when the whole table had ordered veggie), but did give us the option to keep that "on the house" if we wanted. The second attempt of serving our soup was exactly the same: wrong soup. This time we did not touch it and gave it back. Third time they got it right, but unfortunately that the Mushroom Tom Yum was bland and tasteless compared to the prawn version. For mains I had ordered "Vegetable and Tofu Kapao", and the waiter asked me if I wanted rice with it, which I declined (beware, you have to order rice with all dishes separately). When my dish arrived, it was mainly needles with a few vegetables. I asked the waiter whether that is what I ordered and they said yes, and that the word for "noodles" was part of the name of my dish on the menu. I don't speak Thai, so did not argue much more, only asked why they had recommended I ordered rice with it then? When the bill arrived, I realised that indeed I had been given the wrong dish (which I'd not eaten as I wanted vegetables, not noodles), but I did not raise the issue again. We also were told that the Early Bird Set Menu couldn't be applied, although we ate exactly within the time frame it was offered. We had been charged an extra drink (which we asked to get removed from the bill). And to add insult, there was a 10% service charge automatically added. This restaurant charging far too much money for not outstanding food and a really less than good service. Sorry,...