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Top Thai restaurants in Chicago, United States
Top Rated Thai restaurants in Chicago
Top Reviewed Thai restaurants in Chicago
Talay Chicago
Thai Bowl
Yummy Thai
Golden Thai
Hom Mali Thai on North Ave
Tiparos Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar
Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine
Big Bowl
Ghin Khao Eat Rice
Dao Thai Restaurant and Noodle Palace
SaiMai Thai Restaurant
Thai Lagoon
Reviews
Although not currently offering inside seating (sign on door says take out only) there are a couple of tables inside that the staff were happy for us to use, there was only seating for about 5 or 6, so don't expect to be able to get a seat at busy times.
The food however was to notch, and was ready much faster than expected, this was our first 'sit in' meal here, after many take out orders, and it won't be our last!
The food however was to notch, and was ready much faster than expected, this was our first 'sit in' meal here, after many take out orders, and it won't be our last!
Some of the absolute best food I've ever had in my life, hands down. I tried the red curry with seitan and spring rolls - even a week later, I can still remember the taste; the warmth and perfect blend of flavors and spices. A must try.
I love Urban vegan especially for dining in! They give you huge portions for a great price and the food is so good. So far the spinach curry dumplings, orange chicken, and crispy tofu salad are my favorites but there’s so much more to try. I love it!
I did not like none of the dishes that was bought but didn't want to make a fuss because we had previously sent back one of the appetizers. We did enjoy the atmosphere and the service! This is just my opinion though
I’m obsessed with this place. Namely the lumpias, egg rolls and the currys. I get this all the time. Pick up is always sooner than the eta and it’s easy to pick up.
I enjoyed my chicken pot stickers immensely. We shared a chef's special, and I wouldn't recommend the garlic ginger sauce because it tasted bland. I would return in a heartbeat. I will dream of the pot sticker sauce... I drank the rest of mine. My friend had soup and egg rolls. He enjoyed them.
Excellent service paired with delicious food — I tried the green curry with vegetables and tofu and it's been the best Thai dish I've ever had. The calamari was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside; one of the best we've had. We also tried the banana spring roll for desserts (had to have it to go since we had to catch a train) and it was delicious! Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!
Dao (meaning “star”) is a decent Thai restaurant in if you are in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. The ambience is above average and the menu serves a typical array of standard Thai dishes. The only dish that was a disappointment was the Dao appetizer combo which was mostly deep-fried and dried out.
Juan was an amazing server. The pad thai was delicious. And the ambiance was perfect after a long day at a conference. Thank you!!
Love love loveeee the place!! The food always tastes the same and is amazing both quality and quantity wise. The decor and vibe of the place is great as well. They have a lot of vegetarian/vegan options to select from. Been here tons of times with many friends and family and they have all loved the taste. MUST TRY!!
Great food and portions! Yellow curry chicken and kung pow chicken.
PAD THAI is my favorite dish from Thai Lagoon!
But I came here to right a review on the amazing service I received Saturday 3/2/24! I ordered for pick up and knowingly that curbside pick up was not an option but still decided to ask the kind woman over the phone if they would mind bringing the food to the door since I had my toddler with me and she had just fell asleep! It all worked out I was able to park right in front of the restaurant and once my food was finish the kind woman called me to let me know and ask where I was at! She met me at the door and I couldn’t be more satisfied to be able to get my order and did not need to wake my daughter up. Amazing service!
But I came here to right a review on the amazing service I received Saturday 3/2/24! I ordered for pick up and knowingly that curbside pick up was not an option but still decided to ask the kind woman over the phone if they would mind bringing the food to the door since I had my toddler with me and she had just fell asleep! It all worked out I was able to park right in front of the restaurant and once my food was finish the kind woman called me to let me know and ask where I was at! She met me at the door and I couldn’t be more satisfied to be able to get my order and did not need to wake my daughter up. Amazing service!
We love Thai food and I cook many Thai dishes with expertise. Sometimes it's simply easier to order out. We were both horribly disappointed today. Two simple dishes, which I have made many times. Of course, as with any ethnic dish, what you get will vary from place to place. The seasoning, spiciness and base ingredients will vary a bit. There was no excuse for the congealed mess we got today.
I ordered Pad Kee Mao, or Drunken Noodles and the other dish was Pad Lard Nar. Both noodles were way past soggy. That only happens with rice noodles if they have been long overcooked, or REHEATED. Soggy Thai noodles are disgusting- on the level of wallpaper paste.
I ordered my dish extra SPICY. That usually means you will get several dried red chili peppers and generous slices of jalapeno, with seeds and membrane intact. All I got was totally mushy jalapenos from a can. No taste at all other than water! The chicken was overcooked, reheated to the point of being unrecognizable. The green peppers were total mush. The ONLY fresh ingredient was a chunk of tomato.
We will NEVER come back here. I suspect that our dishes were ordered previously, and never picked up, and they simply resold them when we ordered them. They told us 17 minutes until our order was ready. We live 10 minutes away and were waiting in the restaurant.
I ordered Pad Kee Mao, or Drunken Noodles and the other dish was Pad Lard Nar. Both noodles were way past soggy. That only happens with rice noodles if they have been long overcooked, or REHEATED. Soggy Thai noodles are disgusting- on the level of wallpaper paste.
I ordered my dish extra SPICY. That usually means you will get several dried red chili peppers and generous slices of jalapeno, with seeds and membrane intact. All I got was totally mushy jalapenos from a can. No taste at all other than water! The chicken was overcooked, reheated to the point of being unrecognizable. The green peppers were total mush. The ONLY fresh ingredient was a chunk of tomato.
We will NEVER come back here. I suspect that our dishes were ordered previously, and never picked up, and they simply resold them when we ordered them. They told us 17 minutes until our order was ready. We live 10 minutes away and were waiting in the restaurant.
GREATEST THAI VEGAN food I have ever had! Love LOVE love the jungle noodles! Yum! Also tried few different things there. This time it was orange soy chicken with brown rice. So yummy! My friend got rice shell pasta curry, it was spicy for me but if you eat spice regularly you will be fine, it isn't bad at all. Absolutely worth a TRY! Absolutely recommend this for all Vegans and fellow Vegetarians!!!
Ordered spicy drunken noodles with chicken. The dish pictured has lots of veggies and a thick sauce however, the dish I received hardly any veggies at all, no spice and was very watery and bland. Overall very disappointing and bland!
This restaurant has the ambiance and service, and we had great conversations with our beautiful server about us being part of Thai as well!! This enhanced the already awesome experience we had there!! Thank you, my Thai fam!! The food was so fresh might I add delicious ☺️, please check them out they're not over the top expensive either.
I have passed urban vegan many times when I have been driving around. Have to say this small local restraunt is a hidden gem! Let me get into it!
The food here is beyond amazing. I order the freshy roll and they were very fresh and every bite made me want more. The orange chicken is the best orange chicken I have ever had any where. If I could have this dish every day I would. The pad Thai reminded me of when I had it while I was vacationing in Thailand! The service was all star level. The waitress that served me walked me around the menu and filled my water when she saw it was low. Hard to find places where waitresses are that attentive. The atmosphere or ambiance like I like to call it, perfect. The natural light from the outside and the decor and music that placed really was pleasant.
Overall, I will say give urban vegan a try. The experience will want to keep you coming back as the food and service speak for themself!
The food here is beyond amazing. I order the freshy roll and they were very fresh and every bite made me want more. The orange chicken is the best orange chicken I have ever had any where. If I could have this dish every day I would. The pad Thai reminded me of when I had it while I was vacationing in Thailand! The service was all star level. The waitress that served me walked me around the menu and filled my water when she saw it was low. Hard to find places where waitresses are that attentive. The atmosphere or ambiance like I like to call it, perfect. The natural light from the outside and the decor and music that placed really was pleasant.
Overall, I will say give urban vegan a try. The experience will want to keep you coming back as the food and service speak for themself!
The atmosphere was nice. Their Ice tea was not sweet enough. Service was fast and nice. Food tastiness was little bit dull. Overally, a try out place.
Great vegan thai restaurant. One of the few all vegan places in the city. The portions are huge for the price. Would definitely go again.
I ordered a take out here. One of the best Pad Thai (Tofu) I have tried and their curry was also really good. Will order from here again!
Best authentic Thai I've ever had!
I drive down from Michigan a few times a year just to grab takeout from this great spot.
Such a welcoming place to enjoy a meal. The atmosphere is always warm and friendly!
It's been a while since I've eaten IN house due to covid but I'm still happily supporting whether the dining room is open or not
I drive down from Michigan a few times a year just to grab takeout from this great spot.
Such a welcoming place to enjoy a meal. The atmosphere is always warm and friendly!
It's been a while since I've eaten IN house due to covid but I'm still happily supporting whether the dining room is open or not
Food tastes great. Vegetables are nice and crisp. Thai tea and coffee are delicious. Definitely check out the dessert menu.
Ordered the cashew pineapple fried rice, Thai wings, and chicken basil. If you want to swell up or even go into cardiac arrest go ahead and order the chicken basil! If it's too much for you make sure you let the server know and they'll try it right in front of you since the kitchen doors don't close all the way and then they'll run it through water then serve it to you :) not only that they won't even apologize for their mistake. The place is pretty cold too so make sure you bundle up.
High quality Thai food. Limited menu (no pad Thai) but that doesn't detract from the offerings. Grandma's pork belly is different from your typical pork belly dish. The pork belly is cut into bitter sized pieces and deep fried. Served with the jaew sauce is really delicious. My wife loves coming for the papaya salad and Thai fried rice. The pad siew is also really well prepared here.
A true gem in Chicagoland, food is fresh and delicious. One of best massaman curries I’ve tried in the US, tastes exactly like my first one in Chiang Mai. Highly recommend this place.
This is such a conundrum; the food is fantastic! Great quality, fresh, and very hearty servings. But the service is terrible. We sat in what was a very quiet restaurant, and the 6 waiters were focused on picking/packing the multiple mobile orders.
The food was great, very different from other American Thai places I have gone. If you order spicy it is actually very spicy. I got the Tod mun pla and the nam khao Tod and they were both good. The nam khao tod had an interesting fermented flavor that may not be for every palate. I have heard the pork belly is good here as well.
Sorry but this wasn't that great. We ordered Singapore noodles with extra curry and it was tasteless. We also ordered a green curry with tofu. It had a nice spice but was way too sweet. It detracted from the curry. Service was ok we had to call the waitress a couple of times to the table for water. They didn't have a condiment tray for extra heat or salt. They had one hot sauce which was very salty. We were disappointed. The restaurant was cold. It was a very cold night and they could have put the heat up just a bit. The floor/carpet to the bathroom upstairs was filthy. The coconut ice cream was good. We were going to the Second city show and thought this would be close and decent. Not a good dinner. There won't be a next time.
Great service, tasty food. Ambience is very cozy. A great spot for a couple date night, not too noisy and very courteous staff.
Food tastes really good and portion sizes and ample as well.
Went with two young kids, who enjoyed the place in plenty and staff was not frustrated at all.
Would definitely recommend the place and will go again.
Food tastes really good and portion sizes and ample as well.
Went with two young kids, who enjoyed the place in plenty and staff was not frustrated at all.
Would definitely recommend the place and will go again.
Super friendly and unreal panang curry. The pot stickers and crab rangoons were delicious as well. 10/10 would go here again. The vibes are immaculate for a go to local Thai restaurant.
Incredible food with kind staff. I could eat here every day of my life and never get bored, super diverse menu and everything I've tried has been delicious. INCREDIBLY generous portions, especially when you dine in. Pictured are the impossible basil stir fry, and the spicy fried rice with tofu.
Whom I believe to be eithier the Manager or an employee literally ran out the door to chase and harass me to pick up an order when I was on an important call claiming (at 8:30 pm mind you) that they are closing soon. They dont close until 8:45pm on that specific day.
How he even knew what order I was picking up and why I was even near the facility is beyond the point. I stepped in an important call came through, I stepped out to take it.Why he had to FOLLOW me outside to ask me “you picking up an order” while he could clearly see me on the phone is harassing. You don’t try to rush someone off a call (especially if they are already outside of the establishment) the manager harasses women. I would avoid this place
How he even knew what order I was picking up and why I was even near the facility is beyond the point. I stepped in an important call came through, I stepped out to take it.Why he had to FOLLOW me outside to ask me “you picking up an order” while he could clearly see me on the phone is harassing. You don’t try to rush someone off a call (especially if they are already outside of the establishment) the manager harasses women. I would avoid this place
The food is very good. I loved everything I tried. The thing that took me by surprise is the portions and prices. For the price the amount of food and meat they give is pretty small. A dinner for 2 was about $100 without tip. If the portions matched the prices it would be more fair.
The food was delicious and the portions really filling! The price is definitely worth the food! The people working it were incredibly sweet. Definitely recommend the iced coffee especially
Tiparos is a hidden gem in Chicago, serving up some of the most delicious Thai food in the city. The menu features a wide variety of dishes, from classic pad Thai and curries to more unique options like mango sticky rice and Thai doughnuts. Everything I've tried here has been absolutely delicious, and the portions are generous. The staff is also incredibly friendly and attentive, making for a truly enjoyable dining experience. If you're looking for a great place to get Thai food or sushi in Chicago, I highly recommend Tiparos.
All good is made fresh to order, and tastes so amazing. The quality of this food is hard to beat, as well as the price. Atmosphere is very homey and welcoming. Service was very nice attentive and friendly.
Their Pad Thai is my absolute favorite in the city. They give a good amount of protein and noodles for a reasonable price compared to other pad thai options. I usually order out so I cannot speak to the restaurants ambiance but their service is usually very fast on takeout!
Their wonton soup says it’s stuffed with chicken. No where does it say it’s stuffed with shrimp. I have a seafood allergy, and this should be stated in the ingredients!!! It’s dangerous.
My partner tried calling to inform them,
but they yelled and hung up on him. Very unprofessional.
I wouldn’t recommend going here.
My partner tried calling to inform them,
but they yelled and hung up on him. Very unprofessional.
I wouldn’t recommend going here.
Food is delicious. But prices went up and portions got smaller and this is not updated on website. Asked for some hot sauce (which previously was on tables for free) and they said it was $2 more. Wild. No more dine-in, only take out.
The food is fresh! My daughter ordered the pad see eiw and I ordered spicy basil leaves. The support staff was so welcoming, and they even helped me bag my food while my toddler slid off of the seat. I am a huge fan of Thai cuisine and can be quite critical, so I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste. My only gripe: more smoked salmon sushi options. Other than that, we will definitely visit again. We felt welcomed as we enjoyed a great meal.
I've been a fan and cusomter of this place for 11 years. I've always ordered the exact same thing for the entire 11 years and it was quality food every single time.
I orderedmy good for the last time as I'm moving to Florida and will no longer have the privilege to order from my good Thai family.
Thank you for all the great memories and amazing food for the last decade.
Joseph.
I orderedmy good for the last time as I'm moving to Florida and will no longer have the privilege to order from my good Thai family.
Thank you for all the great memories and amazing food for the last decade.
Joseph.
Great, cozy atmosphere. Service was wonderful and attentive. Wasn't really busy for a Monday night, but there were lots of to go orders. The veggies in my Panang curry were fresh and flavorful, rice was cooked perfectly. Serving size was very generous. Very pleased overall with the experience.
The portion size is on the smaller side given the price, so you could look into some other options for more food if you plan on spending $15-$20 for lunch. But the food was good though. Keep in mind they only have takeout.
Stopped by at this resturant after the Air & Water show and I'm glad I did.
There was a big crowd but the one waiter who was working at the time was very skilled and got our orders in fast.
The food was delicious, perfectly seasoned and in large portions ( we all took food home in to go boxes)
Having studied abroad in Thailand I'm picky about the thai resturants I visit and I can confidently say this resturant is very authentic in how they cook their food , can't wait to go back
There was a big crowd but the one waiter who was working at the time was very skilled and got our orders in fast.
The food was delicious, perfectly seasoned and in large portions ( we all took food home in to go boxes)
Having studied abroad in Thailand I'm picky about the thai resturants I visit and I can confidently say this resturant is very authentic in how they cook their food , can't wait to go back
Talay is a rock solid place to enjoy fresh, clean Thai food and sushi. I ordered the veggie pot stickers (9 rating) along with the spicy tuna and avacodo roll, maguro nigiri, salmon nigiri and yellowtail tuna nigiri. The prices where a little high but when they come out I could see why. Very healthy portions and the fish was super fresh and high quality. The servers very attentive and friendly. I will be back to try some Thai dishes - the Pad Kee Mao looked delicious along with the Phangan noodles!!! I got my 👀 on you!!!
Ordered the Seafood Curry. The red spicy curry was delicious! Full of flavor and just the right amount of kick. Servers were accommodating. I would definitely visit again.
This place is amazing - it's cozy and small but we did not wait long to be seated and get served. Be warned, there's a heavy aura of spices in the air - my GF was crying half the time we were here because there's so much pepper in the air. However, the food was good. Their Pork Belly was good but in my opinion a little overrated - I didn't feel like it was the star of the show, their fried rice on the other hand was amazing. Their curry fried rice had so much flavor in every bite and the next time I come back I will be getting that. The lady that served and seated us was very kind too, we had a good time here. Would come back
I was in the mood for Asian food but wanted to try a place close to downtown where I could enjoy the beautiful summer weather. I saw that this place has an outdoor seating area, and it's right in the middle of downtown with big buildings surrounding it. It was such a relaxing, cozy experience with an urban feel! The food was so flavourful! I loved it!
Fantastic Thai food, good portions, decent prices. Service excellent. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the tofu in my peanut noodles. It was not crisp like other reviewers said there's was. Mine was not crisp and too chewy.
I have ordered delivery from this place three times, every single time it bombs. The crab fried rice, pork belly, pork shoulder, the fish cake and the krapow Gai are all so good. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Have to dine in one day!
The food was good. This restaurant has been in the neighborhood for many years, but I never went until my lady suggested it. The atmosphere was also nice. Not realizing it was BYOB, the couple next to us insisted we have some of their beers. Unfortunately, we didn't click with our server. She was not responsive when we asked for food recommendations. Never once checked back to see how we were doing, although she checked on her other tables multiple times. The other server (not ours) was super nice and friendly with her customers. Ours was not with us. She gave my date the check folder, which I quickly took and put my credit card in. She returned with it and again gave it to my date, who was pretty upset by then and didn't want me to leave a tip. We ended up leaving one anyway. I liked the food and would return, but only with a different server.
I have not given up on this place, and for good reason. Their food is delicious. The last 2 times I returned were better than the first, and last night erased my bad first impression. The service and food were on point, and we closed the place. Definitely will return and have added more pics of our night.
I have not given up on this place, and for good reason. Their food is delicious. The last 2 times I returned were better than the first, and last night erased my bad first impression. The service and food were on point, and we closed the place. Definitely will return and have added more pics of our night.
This place is delicious when it comes to Thai food! I’ve been eating Thai food all my life they have amazing authentic flavors. 10/10
Had a great dine-in experience with my friends. Cute little Thai restaurant place with beautiful ambience warm and friendly service. Loved their iced Thai coffee. They have mutiple food substitution options. Overall, a good place to grab a quick bite at a reasonable price.
20% gratuity added for party of 6 and above.
20% gratuity added for party of 6 and above.
Everything was amazing. The soy chicken was on point. The orange chicken regained its crispy texture despite the sauce and the portions were very large. Large enough that we filled up a take out box and it didn’t look like we’d had a single bite of it. A lot of food for the price. Nice servers. Quick service and tasty food. Drinks at a cheaper price than most Chicago restaurants too. 10:10
Lovely Thai restaurant in West Loop! The food was fresh and the portion sizes were generous. I appreciate that the Thai entrees included rice unlike other restaurants I’ve been to lately. Service was great and we were seated quickly on a Saturday. The menu includes both sushi and Thai dishes.
Golden Thai is perfect. You won’t find Crispy Pad See Ew on other Thai menus, it has great flavor and texture combinations. Pad Ped and curry is also great. Make sure you dine-in to get the proper taste experience!
Ordered the Pad Thai, Dao's Noodle Delight, Singapore Noodles, and the Green Curry. The Pad Thai was too plain, however, the Green Curry was the best. The Green Curry had a spicy kick to it and came with eggplant pieces, spinach and peppers in it. The service was good and the decorations indoors were nice, although we sat outdoors in the patio area. The table we sat on had a big hole in the middle, so it may be prudent to get that replaced/repaired. Overall, the food prices are reasonable, the food is decent and the service was good.
This was the first time my husband and I went. The staff was super friendly as soon as we walked in. We are not huge sushi people but we decided to try the king kong roll. It was amazing especially if you like the crunch from tempera. We will get that again for sure. The Midori sour was excellent. Talay just became our favorite Thai restaurant in West Loop.
This place is great! Friendly staff and the food is amazing. The portions are good too very well worth it.
This place is great! We tried it on a whim after seeing the big sign; shatteringly crispy crab rangoon, and really good flavors in some of the specials. The Tom yum fried rice had the perfect texture. As of writing, the average rating is 4.2, and I think it definitely deserves higher than that! I’d think it should have a 4.6 at least!
I have to say Thai Lagoon was a hidden gem! The staff was very friendly. Let’s get into my review. The ambiance was amazing. I really liked the look of the restaurant. The service was fairly good. Only hiccup was that one of the waitresses forgot to put in my appetizer. The food by far was amazing. It reminded me of the food I had when I was in Thailand many years ago! I highly recommend TL for anyone who wants to have tasty Thai food!
This is the go to place when I was studying in UIC a few years ago. The taste is great and their open hours are quite friendly to students’ life. I visited the restaurant recently, unfortunately they are still not open for dine in. But you can sit outside to have the take out you ordered.
This place is great! First time trying this place out. The positive reviews are here for a reason. Had a new (to me) dish of Khao Soy. Wonderfully spiced yellow curry with a crown of crispy noodles on top. I would definitely recommend!
Excellent freshly made Thai food. Service was great. Menu has a variety of dishes that will make all of your cravings fulfilled. Prices are fantastic and portions are plenty.
I love the feeling of this Thai neighborhood restaurant and will definitely be back soon.
I love the feeling of this Thai neighborhood restaurant and will definitely be back soon.
I really enjoyed the food and ambience in this restaurant! The vibes inside are chill— it’s spacious and nicely decorated, good for groups both large and small. Service is quick and the staff are very friendly.
The lunch and dinner combos are the same portion size, but dinner is $1 more. The portions are large, and the variety of spring rolls, salad, entree, and rice makes it worth it. I got the Praram’s Plate Combo with Soy Chicken. The soy chicken was good, but I think I generally prefer the texture of soy beef more. Still, it was very tender with a meat-like texture, and the peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful (the highlight of the dish, for sure). The spinach added fresh flavor and color. The purple rice was a little hard, but tasted good. The egg rolls were crispy and piping hot.
The prices are not low, but they’re pretty standard compared to similar vegan Thai restaurants in Chicago. The menu is also pretty similar to some of the other nearby vegan Thai restaurants, but the options are nonetheless diverse and expansive, and I’m looking forward to trying more items on the menu with different protein types too!
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Price (relative to peers): 4/5
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
Service: 5/5
Overall Value: 4.5/5
The lunch and dinner combos are the same portion size, but dinner is $1 more. The portions are large, and the variety of spring rolls, salad, entree, and rice makes it worth it. I got the Praram’s Plate Combo with Soy Chicken. The soy chicken was good, but I think I generally prefer the texture of soy beef more. Still, it was very tender with a meat-like texture, and the peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful (the highlight of the dish, for sure). The spinach added fresh flavor and color. The purple rice was a little hard, but tasted good. The egg rolls were crispy and piping hot.
The prices are not low, but they’re pretty standard compared to similar vegan Thai restaurants in Chicago. The menu is also pretty similar to some of the other nearby vegan Thai restaurants, but the options are nonetheless diverse and expansive, and I’m looking forward to trying more items on the menu with different protein types too!
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Price (relative to peers): 4/5
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
Service: 5/5
Overall Value: 4.5/5
Golden Thai
This was a happy circumstance. Our regular Thai place was closed, so we came here. I had eth Rama, the veggies were fresh, and the peanut sauce was not overpowering; it was a bit thick in consistency but had a good taste; I had mine with chicken.
The treat was the curry puffs; I have had these at another restaurant named Hong Min that used to be located in Chinatown. These are similar, but they do not have chicken, and the size is more smaller.
But they had that similar curry taste, and it beats having to go all the way to 127th to Hing Min.
We really liked the food; the peanut sauce was so enjoyable that I could see us returning just for that dish.
Service was quick, and the place was super tiny; we noticed a downstairs area, but it was closed. I saw many orders going out for pick up and delivery, and it is close to a college so I fugure everybody orders.
I do recommend it.
This was a happy circumstance. Our regular Thai place was closed, so we came here. I had eth Rama, the veggies were fresh, and the peanut sauce was not overpowering; it was a bit thick in consistency but had a good taste; I had mine with chicken.
The treat was the curry puffs; I have had these at another restaurant named Hong Min that used to be located in Chinatown. These are similar, but they do not have chicken, and the size is more smaller.
But they had that similar curry taste, and it beats having to go all the way to 127th to Hing Min.
We really liked the food; the peanut sauce was so enjoyable that I could see us returning just for that dish.
Service was quick, and the place was super tiny; we noticed a downstairs area, but it was closed. I saw many orders going out for pick up and delivery, and it is close to a college so I fugure everybody orders.
I do recommend it.
Wow- what a great unassuming Thai restaurant in the heart of Pilsen! The food was amazing, service is attentive, and they have takeout/delivery. I’m going to be back soon and highly recommend here for a taste of Thai. We got the Thai fried rice, Pad Kee Mao (with shrimp, so delicious) and Pork belly with JAEW dipping sauce
Out standing food and service! My fam and I were visiting the city and were hopefully from other reviews that we would have a great dine in experience.
Good place for a casual Thai meal. The green curry was decent, the fried hot curry was really good. Crab rangoons were delicious. The miso soup was alright. 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and a Boba cost us ~$60. Staff was courteous and friendly. Overall, I would definitely recommend the place if it's in your area.
The best dish here is Grandma’s pork belly. It had a really crisp and well seasoned breading.
Everything else was good too, but not mind blowing. I wouldn’t order the laksa again.
The service was a little slow too for how not busy it was. At least the food was prepared super fresh.
Everything else was good too, but not mind blowing. I wouldn’t order the laksa again.
The service was a little slow too for how not busy it was. At least the food was prepared super fresh.
I’ve been coming to this restaurant since 2015 and today will be my last day. I usually order their basil chicken fried rice chicken only because of a shellfish allergy. This is the second time I’ve gone to eat the rice and found shrimp in it. I don’t know if there’s new staff in the kitchen or new restaurant ownership but I don’t want to gamble with them anymore.
Really authentic Thai food, flavorful Shrimp tom yum.
Can be perfect if the dine-in option is available.
Can be perfect if the dine-in option is available.
I was absolutely blown away. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the decor was modern and inviting. The menu was full of delicious options, and I especially loved the Pad Thai. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Thai experience.
nice ambience excellent food and
good service by Mark
We had theYom Yum soup was fragrant and mild, just loved the flavour
The mussaman curry with sticky rice was delicious, only wish that they had added more pineapple to it! There were just three pieces and the potatoes were too many!
Thecregular fried rice came decorated with a slice pf lemon and cucumbers! Adding the lemon juice to the rice really enhanced the taste! Desert was Moh Kang which is a Thai Custard and is somewhat similar to the indian halwa ! slightly strong though and we shared the small square between three!
good service by Mark
We had theYom Yum soup was fragrant and mild, just loved the flavour
The mussaman curry with sticky rice was delicious, only wish that they had added more pineapple to it! There were just three pieces and the potatoes were too many!
Thecregular fried rice came decorated with a slice pf lemon and cucumbers! Adding the lemon juice to the rice really enhanced the taste! Desert was Moh Kang which is a Thai Custard and is somewhat similar to the indian halwa ! slightly strong though and we shared the small square between three!
Awesome food. The Tom Yum was perfection, I can't stop thinking about it! The veggie egg rolls were delicious and Pad Thai was fresh and flavorful! Must try place!
I went to this location with a party of 8, and ordered Chow Mein with Tofu, Thai Iced Tea, and a Spring Rolls Appetizer.
Take my opinions of the food with a grain of salt because this is my first time trying Thai Food.
As you can see from the pictures, I was actually given Veggies with my Chow Mein instead of Tofu. I do not know if this was a mistake or if they had run out of tofu, but being a vegetarian it was still in my wheelhouse and I don’t like making a fuss.
Thankfully it was still good. The spring rolls weren’t what I was expecting, but they were fine. The Thai Iced Tea was amazing, though.
It took a while to get my food, but we were a party of eight and most of the others got food before me, so it was to be expected.
It was all served in to-go boxes with paper plates and plastic silverware which was a bit off putting but was convenient for taking leftovers home at the end.
It’s a small cozy place, but they still managed to seat all eight of us at two neighboring tables.
It was a nice place with solid food, even though it wasn’t what I was expecting. I’m not sure Id return unless I really wanted Thai Food, though.
Take my opinions of the food with a grain of salt because this is my first time trying Thai Food.
As you can see from the pictures, I was actually given Veggies with my Chow Mein instead of Tofu. I do not know if this was a mistake or if they had run out of tofu, but being a vegetarian it was still in my wheelhouse and I don’t like making a fuss.
Thankfully it was still good. The spring rolls weren’t what I was expecting, but they were fine. The Thai Iced Tea was amazing, though.
It took a while to get my food, but we were a party of eight and most of the others got food before me, so it was to be expected.
It was all served in to-go boxes with paper plates and plastic silverware which was a bit off putting but was convenient for taking leftovers home at the end.
It’s a small cozy place, but they still managed to seat all eight of us at two neighboring tables.
It was a nice place with solid food, even though it wasn’t what I was expecting. I’m not sure Id return unless I really wanted Thai Food, though.
Recommend: will try more from here. I had the green curry and pad Thai to go. The flavors were great overall. The amount curry given was a bit skimpy, and much less than other Thai places around area, for the price I was disappointed, but the flavor was great.
We love Talay, weve been ordering for the last 7 years amd cant get enough of it!.
A family owned restaurant
Mike & Tim (Wipãlet) offer an authentic yet approachable menu.
Their Thai selection is great and their sushi menu is delishious too.
Our absolutely favorite dishes are thrir Green Papaya Salad, Tiger Cry, Tom Youm Soup, Pad Wonsen Spicy and Pad See Ew with Beef, Spicy Tuna Roll and Hamachi Crunch.
A family owned restaurant
Mike & Tim (Wipãlet) offer an authentic yet approachable menu.
Their Thai selection is great and their sushi menu is delishious too.
Our absolutely favorite dishes are thrir Green Papaya Salad, Tiger Cry, Tom Youm Soup, Pad Wonsen Spicy and Pad See Ew with Beef, Spicy Tuna Roll and Hamachi Crunch.
The flavors of the food remains consistent just as the portions 😁
We love this place, the service is great & fast, food is delicious.
Ribs are amazing, do try them !
The pricing & portions are parallel, so i recommend ordering less than usual.
We love this place, the service is great & fast, food is delicious.
Ribs are amazing, do try them !
The pricing & portions are parallel, so i recommend ordering less than usual.
Been a customer for more than 10 yrs and for some reason their food has changed so much. Flavor is not as authentic as before, it really does taste like they’re skimping on some ingredients, and today they shrunk my order of crab Rangoon by 75% smh.
This place is fantastic.
Seriously. A real hole in the wall.
Probably the best Thai food in all of Chicago.. maybe even Illinois... Maybe even miles and miles from here.
I can't stop talking about how great this place was.
I found it randomly and have pretty much been a regular here. Their food is amazing, flavorful, and distinct. It's not your regular Thai place.
I definitely need to order more things here, but everything has been great so far.
The fried tofu was a treat. The grandma's pork belly was insane, I need the recipe. The thai fried rice is my favorite fried rice in the city. And the pad siew noodles with chicken or shrimp is delicious.
My girlfriend and I can't stop eating here and I hope this review helps you discover and eat here too.
Seriously. A real hole in the wall.
Probably the best Thai food in all of Chicago.. maybe even Illinois... Maybe even miles and miles from here.
I can't stop talking about how great this place was.
I found it randomly and have pretty much been a regular here. Their food is amazing, flavorful, and distinct. It's not your regular Thai place.
I definitely need to order more things here, but everything has been great so far.
The fried tofu was a treat. The grandma's pork belly was insane, I need the recipe. The thai fried rice is my favorite fried rice in the city. And the pad siew noodles with chicken or shrimp is delicious.
My girlfriend and I can't stop eating here and I hope this review helps you discover and eat here too.
So this is this restaurant's version of miso soup pictured. I took one sip and set it aside. It's literally tasteless, cloudy water. Don't waste your money on this like I did. The curry rice however is decent. It has a wet texture, I normally prefer dry curry seasoning but it was ok.
The food was little saltier than my preference but it was very delicious and meat were very tender. Drinks and desserts were also very tasty! Pomegranate ginger ale and chocolate fudge cake with ice cream was so tasty! The manager was very professional and apologized for the delay on our orders.
Portion sizes were great for sharing. Each dish has strong, memorable flavors. We came about 2 hours before closing on a Tuesday. The place was almost empty, but we never left unchecked or waiting at our table. The staff was very genuine, kind, and helpful.
Best Thai food in Chicago. Authentic, home-cooked style dishes. Everything is so flavorful and thoughtfully made. Thank you Gin Khao!
Pictured: yellow curry fried rice, pad kee mow, som tum, pork belly.
Not pictured: nam tok. So good!
Pictured: yellow curry fried rice, pad kee mow, som tum, pork belly.
Not pictured: nam tok. So good!
This place isn't to bad the food tasted pretty good and the service is quick. I wouldn't mind trying something else on the menu again.
Delicious food. Quick carry out. The perfect combination for a lazy weekend day. We ordered the spring rolls, the vegetable and tofu fried rice, and the panang curry. I really couldn’t decide which dish I liked best.
Delicious food at a reasonable price. Our party ordered the Cashew dinner with chicken and the Pad Thai with shrimp. The vegetables were fresh and plentiful with each meal. Extra hot peppers were provided upon request, but the food is not very spicy. I'd stop by here again to try other items on the menu. Yummy was yummy.
Wow! Best green, red and masaman curry I have tasted in a long while. Loved that they went out of their way to accommodate us even when the resturant was completely full on a rainy night. Boba and appetizers were also excellent. 100% would recommend
This has to be a no-nonsense, all taste Thai place. A hit with UIC students, it offers a wide variety of authentic Thai dishes with medium to spicy options. Plenty of options that can be customized to cater to vegetarian. Special shout-out to the Indian curry fried rice!
Nice restaurant nestled in the Lincoln Pk neighborhood... Food was nice and light, staff was very friendly. Really enjoyed the Pad Thai Woosen (glass noodles), the SaiMai platter... The wonton soup was light, could have benefited from a richer broth, the egg plant had good flavor
We pass by this so many times and I'm so upset we haven't eaten here before! It's so delicious!! Even though they were closong soon, everything we ordered was made fresh! The peanut sauce for the chicken satay was incredible! We can't wait to try other dishes, we some how managed to eat most of our bowl and hit a pleasant food coma.
Good food, but lacked service. The food was not bad at all, we just didn't have a good experience with the server. No "hi" or "thanks for coming", Lacked effort of wanting to keep patients. I would not mind ordering to go, but I wouldn't go back to sit. Maybe the server was just having a bad day.. If they had great service, they could easily be 4.5 stars, but the service drops them to 3 stars.
One of the best places on Taylor. Their Indian Curry fried rice is my favorite.
Ambiance: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Food 4/5
Location: Convenient by 157 bus
Ambiance: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Food 4/5
Location: Convenient by 157 bus
Friendly service. Unrushed. Relaxed environment. No forced service charge unlike some of the Thai restaurant on Taylor.
The vegetarian dumplings were hot and filled with some kind of spinach. Tasted good with the sauce.
The hot pot noodles had equally good volume of noodles and generous portions of tofu and veggies. Will eat again
The vegetarian dumplings were hot and filled with some kind of spinach. Tasted good with the sauce.
The hot pot noodles had equally good volume of noodles and generous portions of tofu and veggies. Will eat again
All food was tasty and fresh. One area to improve was wait time to irder while dining in. In all fairness they were properly staffed for the low dine-in patrons and high take out and delivery orders. We simply arrived during their rush hour.
Cucumber salad super fresh and large portion. All portions were large and everything tasted very fresh.
Cucumber salad super fresh and large portion. All portions were large and everything tasted very fresh.