Flavors of the Southeast Side

Flavors of the Southeast Side
By: Claire Norton

Fountain Square and the rest of the Southeast Side are flourishing. Proof of the growing vibrancy and appeal of this side of town is the restaurant Siam Square. Located at 936 Virginia Avenue, this new establishment further defines Fountain Square as the place to go to enjoy unique non-chain dining.

One taste and I became a one-woman advertising campaign for the restaurant, encouraging friends, co-workers and even some people on the street to go and enjoy. A sizable menu with an abundance of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options will provide something for nearly everyone. The portions are generous, making it possible to split an appetizer, entrée and dessert—but only if one is willing to share.

With an overwhelming number of amazing dishes to choose from, it’s hard to encourage one to try any particular dish. The Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles are among my favorites, but be certain to save room for dessert. The Roti Rolls are the most decadent dessert one might encounter, but the Thai Ice Cream with Sweet Rice is a particularly rewarding dessert, especially if paired with the Taro Root ice cream.

Not only is the food worth stopping in for, but the atmosphere is great for evenings out in large groups or small. Its proximity to downtown also makes it a perfect escape for lunch. Siam Square’s full menu can be found at their website, http://www.siamsquareindy.com. Open every day of the week, I encourage you to try it soon and help support this wonderful addition to Fountain Square.