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This Restaurant is no longer in Business
posted 10 November 2013
Dining Around Harbour Vista
Sea Siam Thai Restaurant has been around for numerous years. They have just had a change in ownership and the small place has been painted and refurbished. Nice combinations of red walls and black tablecloths. Tables are covered with
a glass top so with the dimmer lighting you do get a bit of sparkle. This place looked very clean. The staff was very accommodating.
On Many Levels
I frequent several different Thai restaurants and this place is equal to them on many levels. They have a very limited selection of inexpensive wines and several different beers. Beer at times goes well with Thai food because of the spicy nature of Thai cuisine. Corkage is $10. The food prices are reasonable and the portions are good size. Enough for sharing or take home.
Varied Selection
We had a varied selection of dishes, all made with mild heat. Green salad was very crisp and fresh. Choice of a few dressing. Honey Mustard was chosen and it had good flavor. They also offer a peanut dressing. Vegetable soup was ordered. Good broth with a lot of flavor. Mushrooms, tomato, garlic, onions, cilantro and shrimp were the ingredients.
Spring Rolls
Ordered a dish of Spring Rolls. Sea Siam calls them "Skinny Salad Roll". These are wrapped with rice paper and are not cooked. Cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, basil, lettuce, cilantro and
a peanut dressing. Crisp and crunchy and very tasty. 6 rolls to an order. I am not a big fan of cilantro and can do without it but for those that like it, you will really get into these rolls.
Tamarind shrimp was another dish we tried. Shrimp were decent size and very fresh. Grilled, on a skewer with a good Tamarind sauce. Fifteen shrimp on skewers sitting on a bed of shredded cabbage.
Two different orders of Fried Rice were tasted. One was Chicken with Vegetables and loads of chicken. The other was Pineapple Fried Rice, also with loads of chicken. But I would have preferred a bit more pineapple in it. Both were good.
Very Fresh
All the ingredients seem to be very fresh. Which is a big plus. Presentation was nice. We were told that they are very busy during the lunch hour but the evenings were less busy. Seems like that would be the time to go and try them out. The staff would have more time to explain the dishes to you if you are unfamiliar with Thai cuisine. It can be spicy but you do have the option to ordering mild, medium or hot.■
Sea Siam Thai Restaurant
16103 Bolsa Chica Street
Huntington Beach 92649
(714) 846-8986
Open for Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Free Delivery within 4 miles,
($20 minimum order)
Comments and Remarks: I am not a fan of Thai food, but my wife and daughter are -- and dragged to this restaurant once a month. I have cultivated a taste for their Sweet and Sour Shrimp with fried rice. Most time this dish is too sweet at other resturants I go to. But a Sea Siam, it is just right and very mild. I love it! For you non Thai food people, you should give it a try. ---Michael |
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posted 9 October 2013
| Dining Around Harbour Vista
Buon Gusto at the corner of Warner and Bolsa Chica is a casual and unpretentious dinning experience. Great for families and casual dining. Lot of pasta and pizza dishes on the menu. Portions are very large, plan on taking home your leftovers. They seem to automatically give you take out containers.
All Good
I have had several dishes at Buon Gusto and they were all good. Last time in I ordered the Veal Marsala, two large slices of veal, lots of mushrooms and sitting on a bed of rigatoni. Also had the house side salad which is a meal in itself. Loaded with marinated vegetables, tomatoes, lots of parmesan cheese and good dressing. My dining companions had the Gnocchi with marinara sauce and the pasta with meat sauce. Both were pleased with their selections. Sauces taste like they are made from scratch. No complaints on the food. Prices are reasonable
Great Environment
Buon Gusto is clean and the wait staff really hustles but they don't hustle you. Take your time and enjoy your meal. Long bar with wine and beer only. Several televisions showing the games.
There is no corkage which is great for those who prefer their own wines. The house Chianti is made by the San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles. At $3 a glass it's a bargain.
Outdoor seating area with heaters. If you don't want the noise from inside this is the place to sit. They do take reservations which I highly recommend for weekends. Otherwise there is a line waiting for a table. Buon Gusto does a very large take out service. Open 7 days from 11 AM to 10 PM and within walking distance to Harbour Vista if you don't want to drive. Lots of parking in the front and back area.■
Buon Gusto
4911 Warner
Huntington Beach
714-846-2600
www.buongustohb.com
Comment: This is Harbour Vista News first dinner review. Thanks to the author for this first contribution. Harbour Vista News welcome writtens from any member of the HOA. --Michael Barto |
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