The Siam Zaa in Newcastle upon Tyne

Food and service is amazing we visit regular very friendly 135 is my go to also can highly recommend the Tom Yam Koong

Beautiful food and extensive menu at a reasonable price with friendly service.

Outstanding! the starters couldn't be faulted, spring rolls, tempura prawns, prawn toast and satay chicken skewers. Mains we had green and red thai green curry's that were delicious, a pad thai king prawn, also nice but down to preference i feel. Then one of us had ordered the grilled beef but the portion size of this was quite disappointing, that said, it was delicous and we all loved teme

Food was authentic and plentiful. They brought starters and mains all together which we didn’t mind. The waiter was friendly and polite. When we went on a Saturday at 7 it was very quiet.

Food was lovely, great prices, good service, was very quiet, cash only. Recommended and would return.

Was recommended this restaurant by the Holiday Inn opposite. It was late on a Monday night and the restaurant was empty (as you would probably expect). We were expecting the food to be bland and asked for some extra hot sauce. We didn't need it as the food was cooked the way it should be - not too hot and very flavourful. This is probably the best Thai meal I have had outside of Thailand (and I have visited several Thai restaurants). If there is any improvements then I would the restaurant not to serve everything together and serve in stages - e.g. starters, mid, mains, etc, but perhaps it was late and that may be why the food came out together. Overall. a great recommendation from the hotel and a fantastic meal.

Best tom yum soup I've ever had , superb Highly recommend this place

Just recently came back from Thailand and really missed the food. Loved every bit of it, the vegetable spring roll was gorgeous and the red curry with tofu was amazing. Can't wait to go back and try other bits

I was in Newcastle recently for work and after a busy day I picked this place as it was round the corner from my hotel. It was a Tuesday and it wasnt very busy but there were a number of tables occupied including people that looked and sounded Thai, which I took as a good sign. The staff were friendly and attentive. I had a veg & tofu masaman curry and egg fried rice with a glass of eine. Portions were good and the food was very tasty, and I very much enjoyed my dinner. Prices were v good value too. Only thing I'd criticise is that due to the basement location the ventilation was pretty poor and all kitchen smells lingered in the dining area.

This WAS the best Thai in Newcastle, in fact, I believe my previous reviews hd it as the best I'd ate in the UK. Sadly, change of ownership or chef have left it down, and whether it's laziness or just the chef lacks the skill of the previous chef the tastes have suffered. It's not bad, it's not that expensive, it's just not that great. The fried egg served onto the chicken and rice, essentially has to be soft yolk - that's what makes the dish, not over cooked. The chicken needs cutting better, and the flavors need to pop. The noodles were too heavy with not enough chicken but a full boiled egg (how are you meant to eat that with a spoon? ... cut the thing in half at least). Sadly, after eating here 20+ times in the years, we're looking for somewhere better.

This is the second time I’ve been here, and I cant wait to come back next time! I love the atmosphere and authenticity, food is super delicious, fresh ingredients, quality and great flavours. Reallyy recommend the papaya salad (SOOO GOOD!!!) and pad thai. We’ll be back!

Authentic, friendly staff, affordable, large and tasty portions. Would definitely recommend!

Excellent food at this place with plenty of delicious choices. The portion sizes are great for those of us who like to eat well!! We've been served promptly and enjoyed our time greatly in a spacious, light venue!

纽卡泰餐第一。素炒饭不油腻。绿咖喱很清香。烤鱼很嫩。炒肉末有点辣。烤鸡也不错。

Stayed in Newcastle overnight for work and the restaurant was recommended by the hotel staff. If you are looking for fancy Thai food, with immaculately turned out waitresses then this is probably not it. But if you are looking for authentic cuisine, a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere then this is most certainly it. It reminded me of family restaurants in Asia - a little bit haphazard, very friendly and decent 'homecooked' type food as opposed to identikit dishes. Very reasonably priced food by comparison to anything further South in the UK at the moment, huge portions and top marks for not making a lone female diner feel out of place. Thank you!

Overage oriental food, littke overpriced for the quality.

Best Thai food I’ve had in the UK. Restaurant/experience itself is a bit rough around the edges, but the food more than makes up for it. Yam Nea Yang is great. Couldn’t recommend enough

This place was recommended to our son who lives in Washington, Tyne & Wear and knows some local Thai residents who had assured him that the food is authentic Thai cuisine. He now eats here whenever he visits the city centre, and enjoys the food so much that when we visited from the South Coast he wanted to treat us to a meal here. Following a morning wandering around Newcastle we arrived here for a Saturday lunch just after they had opened, so it was quiet although it filled up more after our arrival. The welcome and service by the lovely waitress were excellent. My wife was a little intrepid as she cannot eat spicy food, so was restricted in her choice of dish. Nevertheless, she was totally blown away by the sweet and sour chicken, and my son and I both found our crispy pork dishes to be outstanding. We also felt that the meal represented excellent value for money, especially in relation to the price of meals in restaurants in the south! The ambience is ok but nothing special, but frankly what you come here for is the food! Our son has really gone and done it now as we shall expect further visits here whenever we visit him!

Great Thai food real authentic,. Great Chef Thai food, this place the Best Tom yum soup I ever had in my life. Every food is very delicious will soon come back again.

Visited on 10 April 2023 at 7pm. I’ve been to The Siam Zaa before but it was my first time trying their Mu Kathra/Mookata offering - a barbecue and hot pot all in one. We ordered the meat platter which came with chicken, pork and beef as well as a basket of vegetables (like cabbage), glass noodles and an egg. We also ordered a portion of mamie noodles. The platter also came with the option of choosing two sauces and we went with the peanut sauce and chili sauce. The broth that was offered was a chicken broth which was very flavorful. The meat was tender and marinated well! The sauces we chose were delicious and not overly spicy. This platter would definitely be enough for two people but as we were a group of three, we added on two more portions of meat as well. There was also free refill for the broth whenever it ran low. Overall, a very good experience and would go back for their Mu Kathra!

the food was okay; some dishes were pretty tasty but mostly nothing to write home about. service was friendly but very slow, and we only found out it’s “cash or bank transfer only” when we got our bill. overall an alright evening, rather unmemorable. it’ll do fine for one of those evenings when you just want some decent food without breaking the bank.

Outstanding. We stumbled across a really amazing place. Food and service was exceptional. Flavours of the food was so authentic and fresh. We loved everything. Place was immaculate, toilets were pristine. New favourite place 😀

Whilst the food was really delicious. A little bit of thought in how takeaways are presented would be good. IE some garnish for the staters especially when spending £5.95 on each starter. £40.00 on meal in total for 2.

Fantastic place for authentic Thai cuisine! The dishes I had were delicious, the staff were helpful and the restaurant itself is clean. I look forward to visiting again soon!

I normally opt for traditional green and red curries, which you can never go wrong with. However, I recently tried Tom Yum noodle soup and it was simply amazing. Sufficient quantity in a large bowl along with rice noodles and stir fried vegetables. The soup is so delicious you will want to finish it to the very last drop. However, if you are a vegetarian, just as a matter of precaution for you, I want to add that the soup has a whole boiled egg. Just to give you a heads-up. You can either ask not to put it in or could take it out whole before eating. The best thing is value for money. You won't feel how much you get to eat in the price given.

We went here before seeing Peter Kay at the Arena. Food very good and service was very friendly. Authentic Thai food. Reasonably priced.

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I recently visited Siam Zaa in Newcastle and had an amazing experience! The restaurant is conveniently located near the train station and right in the heart of the city, making it an ideal spot for a quick lunch or a relaxing dinner. The Thai food here is exceptional - the Tom Yam soup is spicy and flavorful just like in Thailand, and the noodles are simply amazing. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food you get. The staff is friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend Siam Zaa to anyone looking for authentic Thai cuisine in Newcastle. Don't miss out on this gem of a restaurant!

Friendly staff and delicious food. Came with friends as we all love Thai food and have struggled to find genuine Thai flavours locally. Siam Zaa hit the spot! Perfect balance of sweet, sour, salt and chilli heat. Loved it! The green mango salad was espeically delicious.

Lovely restaurant. Close your eyes and imagine you're in Sukhumvit Soi 38. Lovely staff, great food cooked fresh to order, all in all a lovely start to a night out in Newcastle. Best Thai food we've found anywhere in the north east.

Received a very warm welcome when we arrived, waitress was lovely. Very accommodating and not pushy in the slightest. Ordered Pad Thai and Red Curry to play it safe as first time going and it's our banker of a meal. Absolute divine.... highly highly recommend 👍👍👍. As it got busier more waitresses come on the floor to work, wide range of people and a great experience. We will be coming back with family for a evening meal.

Hidden Gem! Recommended by someone previously, this is my second visit and it did not disappoint. Delicious, reasonably priced and lovely staff

What a find! We were very impressed by Siam Zaa. Lovely friendly welcome and a great menu with lots of choice at very good prices. My chicken Jungle curry was marvellously fresh tasting and spicy and my son’s beef Massaman curry was rich and deep in flavour, but all the dishes ordered were delicious, beautifully prepared and presented. Can’t wait to return. Recommended to all!

Lads Newcastle weekend dinner Visited for a meal on our family weekend out in Newcastle and we were so happy and pleased to dine here at an independent business. The food for once was so much more authentic compared to many Thai food restaurants in England. I didn’t give it 5 stars because my food could’ve been slightly spicier & I just wanted more of the crispy pork!! ! The beer on tap was great too. Keep up the great service, food and work Siam Zaa! Kop Khun Kaab 🙏🏽

Thai-Isan food are delicious, almost the same as the food in Thailand.

This is an excellent Thai restaurant! Serving home style Thai dishes.

If you like Thia food or just curries in general this is a must try place, starters/main meals are all perfect. If you wish to cook your own, you can at the table the same as Thailand. Located down a flight of steps.

Very authentic thai food! Recommend No.126 crispy pork rice and pad thai!

Food excellent and arrived nice and hot. Service was great with friendly staff who were not at all intrusive. Would go back.

Several birthday parties were going on, so it was quite noisy. Big downside was they accept cash only !

We've not been to The Siam Zaa since the advent of Covid, but that changed the other night when we found ourselves heading down the steps to the restaurant. A sink has been installed outside with soap and sanitiser which I'm pretty sure wasn't there prior to the Vid making its unwelcome appearance in the general population of the planet. However, they still have the cash only sign on the window which always annoys me. Anyway, we were shown very quickly to a table, it was dead at 6pm, and we ordered drinks. Sadly the waiter either didn't want to be at work or needs retraining as his service the whole night was flying dangerously close to being poor. He simply dumped the drinks on the table, and appeared agitated that we weren't ready to order our food yet. We flagged him down after a while and placed on order and waited... After a while, the waiter came back with cutlery and plates, and again, simply dumped them to the side of the table. Other places will dish them out to all diners, but not this guy. Food took a while to arrive, despite us being the only people for a good while, but when it did, wow... Between us we grabbed a papaya salad which was great, but portion size seems to have decreased since the last time we were there; kale and crispy pork minus the kale as they didn't have any, but did have spring veg. The pork was nice, BUT, again portion size was smaller; the chicken Pad Thai was very tasty, packed with flavour, and was seemingly a full sized portion too; the tom yam koong was amazing, with plenty of large prawns in there; and we also had a grilled sea bass which was a large fish, a bit bony, but very, very nice. We also had a couple bowls of rice too. All in all this was a fantastic meal, full of rich authentic flavours. It was only slightly marred by the waiter's attitude (he "forgot" our second round of drinks and seemed bitter when we reminded him). I would have dropped the rating by one or two marks thanks to the waiter, but the quality of the food helped to cancel him out. The bill came to over £100, and, as mentioned they are cash only, and given the way of the world now who carries that much cash around? Dining here is not cheap, particularly when they've reduced portion sizes on many dishes but have bumped up prices too... Still, great food, great venue, not so great waiter.

A lot of the dishes are authentic Thai tasting, reasonable prices, homey vibe, with Singha beer on draught. the day I went, it was a bit busy though, so the food took a while

Great authentic tomyam seafood. Pad thai was average. Service charge is automatically included in bills but is actually optional. Doesn't accept cards payment but allows bank transfer.

I have travelled extensively all over South East Asia and simply love Thai food, this is the best you’ll find without a 12 hour flight. I’ve wandered past this place twice when it’s been closed and always wondered what it was like. Anyway I’ve now been twice in the last fortnight and have been blown away at how authentic this food is. The Pad Med Muang, Papaya salad and Pad Phed are the best. Food and bar service is very good also, and the chef, Bozee comes to check your happy with the food. Also very reasonably priced. Absolutely no complaints from me about this place, I’ll be back.

Visited Siam Zaa with friends after Zaap rejected us(they closed at 10 but refused to seat us at 8:30pm) Their good was super fresh, 100% 🇹🇭 style, good spice level and overall much more delicious than Zaap. Would recommend highly!! If you are here would recommend the fish!! It was SO GOOD!!

Authentic with reasonable price!

Randomly recommended by someone on the train to Newcastle and it didn’t disappoint. Cute restaurant with a large choice, reasonable prices and efficient service. Food was so tasty! Can’t wait to come back to Newcastle just for another visit here!

📍The Siam Zaa @ 4 Waterloo St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4DG Experiencing Thai Cuisine at the heart of Newcastle is always a joy. Michelle and I, together with the Amaysia team, had a lovely dine-in experience here. Green Curry (Vegetable & Curry) Stir-Fried Kai Lan with Garlic Tom Yam Koong Fried Fish & Steamed Fish with different styles Thai Omelette Thai Green Tea Thai Milk Tea Large portions and tasty food, we had a great time here. They even have an open Karaoke section for patrons who enjoy singing on the go.

📍The Siam Zaa @ 4 Waterloo St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4DG Experiencing Thai Cuisine at the heart of Newcastle is always a joy. Michelle and I, together with the Amaysia team, had a lovely dine-in experience here. Green Curry (Vegetable & Curry) Stir-Fried Kai Lan with Garlic Tom Yam Koong Fried Fish & Steamed Fish with different styles Thai Omelette Thai Green Tea Thai Milk Tea Large portions and tasty food, we had a great time here. They even have an open Karaoke section for patrons who enjoy singing on the go.

Proper authentic delicious properly spicy Thai food. I eat here every time I come to Newcastle.

If you want real Thai food this is the place to go

Popped in at peak time Saturday night. Rather quite and just one member of staff on show. It's a large downstairs restaurant, decked out nicely with hanging lights - which might have more effect if the main lights were turned down slightly. No music was...

Amazing authentic food. Friendly waiter.

Amazing food . Amazing staff great time.

It was a MN amazing. I have been there 4times and it always better each time

Brilliant. The restaurant didn’t look much, maybe a bit studenty but the service was spot on…. and the food? Delicious. One of the best, possibly THE best Thai meal we’ve ever had. It’s such a shame we live 200 miles miles away. We wish we...

The food was very nice. We thought there wasn't a lot but it was more than enough. The decor inside is a bit basic but we will come back.

Tried their food for the first time and it was not disappointing!! As a fellow south east asian with picky taste buds, they serve really delicious Thai food with reasonable price. The boss is really nice and kind too. Would definitely order again from them!...

Some of the best Thai food have ever had. Friendly staff, the majority of customers appeared to be Tai as well which tells you everything need to know. Food was all tasty with geenrous poprtions, hidden gem of Newcastle.

Fanstic food 1st time visit early on a Thursday evening. We had the sea bass with the lime chilli sauce which was beautiful one of the best Thai dishes I have had in the UK. The red curry was lovely also. It was quiet as...

Yummy food with lots of variety in choices. Ideal spice,quantity and delicious.I would recommend this place if you fancy Thai food.

Excellent Thai food! The service was great, very quick and reasonably prices. Would definitely recommend & will be going back to sample more!

If yiu want real Thai food come here. I've spent quite a bit of time in Thailand and every time I return to the UK I crave their amazing food. Alot of other Thai restaurants in the UK aren't able to put the best ingredients...

I can't complain about the food, it's so delicious! I would recommend getting a big group and sharing the dishes. Remember that rice is charged separately.

I ordered phad ga paw rad khaw - crispy pork and chicken phad thai. They came in a big portion. The crispy pork phad ga paw rad khaw definitely worthed the money. However, I don't think the pad thai was necessarily the best that I...

It was rather quiet for a weekend evening. We had to ask for dessert menus as the staff seemed to think we would know everything on the menu. The prices are generally quite high for what you get, we ordered the muo pad khai, baked...

We found this place after being let down by Akbars across the road. We were made very welcome and were shown to a table very quickly. The staff were friendly and provided us a lot of help in making our choices from the menu. The...

After our booking at Akbar's being a complete waste of time, we gave up waiting and popped over to this little unassuming restaurant opposite and what a lovely little gem it is. They were able to accommodate our table for 6 people straight away and...

Been here several times and it never disappoints me. Such lovely genuine Thai food which I love. Can't wait till our next visit.

I visited several times. This restaurant provides such very good Thai food with original recipe and good price. Padkrapow Moo Krop and Tomyum are highly recommended.

Food is very authentic great taste exactly as if you where eating in Thailand. We have been going for a while now and we are never disappointed.

We ate here last night for the first time and we will definately be back. Yes it is a cash only place, no credit cards so be prepared for that. It has Chang and Singha beers which is a result. We had vegetable spring rolls and tempura vegetables to start and they were both great. Panang and Massaman curries for our mains. To be honest the portions were that big we could have skipped the starters, we were stuffed by the finish. I particularly liked the Panang curry which was spicy but subtle. We regularly eat Thai food and there are several other good Thai restaurants in Newcastle which we regularly visit, this place just got added to that list. Give it a try

Went here based on reviews but disappointed. Staff lovely but decor depressing. Rice very poor..hard and luke warm. Dishes filling but not very tasty. Service a bit messy. You can only pay witj cash which we luckily had with us, credit cards not accepted.

I was chuffed to bits seeing father and his daughter one serving one cooking freshly cooked natural herbs and also full on flavor values tasty cuisine Wow the appeal of this Thai food must be of international favorite...

The food here was amazing, beautifully presented and exactly as described. Menu price is very reasonable. The place felt very authentic thai with extremely friendly staff. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back.

Extremely authentic Thai food. Spicy, fragrant, freshly cooked. Took my tastebuds back to the street of Bangkok. Not cheap but you pay for fresh, authentic ingredients not known outside of South East Asia and passion for cooking only Thai could provide. Thank you!

Fancied Thai food after a shopping trip to Newcastle and googled Thai restaurants. This came up so we decided to give it a go. Having spent a great deal of time in the far east I am not too easily impressed usually by Thai food in this country. This restaurant was a true find!. Shabby in décor and in need of a refurb it really did remind me of my favourite eateries in Thailand. All the serving staff were Thai and probably Uni students however this added to the atmosphere. We were the only English speaking customers, again another great sign! The food was sublime ..quite excellent! We had a selection of papaya salad,red prawn curry and a sizzling pork dish. All were fantastic. We cannot wait to return and having studied their menu online to help us decided what to have next! No cards accepted and cash only (but I expected that ) all in all a truly authentic experience.

First off - do not be put off by the buffoons leaving negative comments on here because "who doesn't accept card these days". Alright it's a little bit strange to have to pay cash, but it's hardly the end of the world - there is a cash point less than 5mins walk away.

Made a terrific first night out in Newcastle after a long drive. Relaxed atmosphere. Attentive servers. They were careful with GF requests. It was very busy so make a reservation.

Visited on a Saturday lunch time, was a bit like being in Thailand with the mess about the place,, the staff were friendly but food just average, don’t think I’d return

I’ve loved Thai food for over 30 years now and I have to say that this is amongst the best I have tasted in that time.

Lovely food and quick service despite what looked like a very busy evening for the restaurant. Frequent by Thais too so it can’t go wrong.

Visited in November 2017. As a group we always eat early around 6pm and we have found that most places are freezing gcld ! This place is lovely and warm when we went in. The food was fab ! Service brilliant! Great atmosphere even for a Monday night. Would def go back !

Over the last few years there have been a number of different restaurants on this site. The Siam Zaa is the latest and by far the best. I really hope it lasts. I live nearby and am happy to go there often.

Authentic Thai food served by a wonderful waitress that was only too happy to help (and keep the drinks flowing). We were a table of 6 and sampled a range of starters and mains all of which were fantastically fresh tasting and artistically presented. We will def be back!

Due to the trip advisor comments on this restaurant my work colleagues and I decided to give it a go for our monthly meal out. We went before 6pm and the restaurant was empty however it was warm (so many are cold at this time) and friendly. It did have other tables filled when we left. It’s evident that later in the evening there could be singing involved due to the stage and equipment.

Went with my family, including kids, and we had a lovely meal. It felt 'home cooked' and authentic and the staff were really helpful in assisting us to select the dishes we wanted to eat. All of the food was great and I heartily recommend this restaurant to Thai veterans and newbies alike.

The food here was excellent; I'd say the best Thai food in Newcastle. It does only accept cash at present, so make sure you have money on you when you visit. Also, if you are in a rush you should pre-order.

We walked in as this place was the nearest Thai restaurant at the time. What a great surprise. The service was a little slow but the food was authentic and had such good flavours! Loved it and would definitely come back

I love Thai food, been to every Thai that opened, and sadly usually closed in Newcastle. Whenever I am away I always seek out the nearest Thai. We've never had more choice for Thai food than we have in Newcastle right now. I was very interested when I found out that this place had opened and headed down, have been every week since. I don't like the flashing lights or club fee of the placel. However, the food is amazing. Fresh tastes and just the right amount of 'bite'. Always beautifully presented. Service is exactly right too and they remember you from previous visits, which I appreciate. Do go and support this place, it is, in my opinion the best Thai food in Newcastle and I hope it is a long term fixture.

We discovered this unassuming Thai restaurant by chance which is only a five minute walk from Central Station. Situated in a side street basement we were warmly greeted on arrival and handed comprehensive menus. One of our party wished to avoid chillies and our waitress was very helpful in making suitable suggestions.

Friendly, attentive and delicious food in this unassuming (from the outside) restaurant just away from the main hustle of town. This place was recommended by staff at Blue Moon Massage on a busy Saturday. Town was packed (match day) and we didn't relish the crowds (or not getting in) in the usual hub of the city so we thought we'd try this place. Can't recommend highly enough! Plenty of choice and friendly, experienced staff (and chef) to talk you through the menu. It was quiet (without being dead). They do live music which we didn't see - only the empty stage a speaker system. Expect a laid back pace of service and cash only and you won't be disappointed let's say. There's a car park across the road which is £1 an hour if your can get a space too.

Stumbled on this gem located next to the Holiday Express. Lovely Thai waitress. Food was lovely, good value for money and very authentic.

We had a great evening and were impressed with the quality of food and some really authentic thai dishes.We appreciated the friendly and welcoming service . We will be back.I highly recommend the steamed sea bass dishes and grilled chicken . The dipping sauces are very good.

Read the "reviews" and came expecting a Thai heaven and instead headed into a not so nice smelling cellar environment to be greeted with a " no card cash only " sign. What sort of business runs like that in 2017 ? Concerned we may not have enough cash we left and won't be back . They are not the only local restaurant serving traditional Thai food . We wish them well but won't be returning as frankly it's out of the way and in a part of newcastle that doesn't warrant a return.

I like this restaurant in that its food is authentic. I ordered Gapraw crispy pork with rice and fried egg and I'm stuffed after finishing. Superb!

Our party of four ate here while staying at the Holiday Inn nearby. The menu was clear explaining what each dish was and also gave an indication of how hot/spicey it was. The waitress was charming and very helpful. She helped us choose dishes by showing us images on her phone. She even stopped us ordering more food than we could eat by suggesting that we had two chosen starters and shared them which worked very well for us. These were delicious as were the main courses that followed. If I was ever in the area again I would definitely go to this restaurant again.

Went here for dinner before we got our train home, absolutely fantastic food. We had the chicken spring rolls, tempura Prawns, panang curry and pad Thai. Washed down with Chang of course. One of the best Thai meals we've had, will definitely be back.

Found this superb restaurant by chance - whilst looking for something different to 'fill in' early Friday evening. What a find! Absolutely superb, authentic Thai food and polite, attentive service. Whilst I would classify the price as mid range, the value for money is excellent. We will definitely return with our sons, friends and colleagues!

Spooning about town a number of weeks ago I had chanced upon 'Siam Zaa', I thought that it was a bit of an odd place to have a Thai restaurant, and simply dismissed it was a 'wannabe' that will inevitably shutdown. It's not in the best of locations, but then, having said that, Akbars seems to do very well where it is...