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Monday, November 7, 2011

Dinner

‘Ruby of Siam’ is a Dining Gem

The Thai restaurant's huge menu offers something for everyone.

Open since 1995, Ruby of Siam has been bringing in crowds for more than two decades by offering an extensive menu of excellent Thai dishes. Sharing a menu with its second location in the Chicago Loop, the spot rewards the adventurous while also serving all the classics. While it’s tucked away in a strip mall at 9420 Skokie Blvd., Ruby of Siam boasts a beautiful interior. The space features a mix of tables and wooden half booths with bright colored throw pillows. Walls are covered with vibrant, sparkling tapestries and a row of sculpted elephant heads hangs above the back. The place was quiet when we came in around 6 p.m. Monday, but by 7 p.m. it was nearly full, an impressive feat considering the declines most restaurants have seen in …

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