altThai

Will you be open on Christmas?

Hi Corrie, Thanks for contacting us. Unfortunately, we will be closed on December 24th and 25th. We will open again on Monday, December 26th.…

Is mask required for entry?

Mask is no longer required at altThai and in Cook County.

Do you offer outdoor seating?

WRONG. They DO have outdoor seating on nice weather days.

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Do you have any dishes not made with fish sauce and without any other fish additives? I have a severe fish allergy.

Hi, Most of our dishes can be made without fish sauce. Please let your server know upfront when placing your order and he/she should be able to help you with that.…

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Do You have any gluten free options?

Hi, Yes, we do. Most of our dishes can be made gluten-free. Please inquire your server so he/she can help you with the available options.…

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Sorry Mommy

4.5

(66 reviews)

2.1 mi

Family-owned & operated

Free parking

The food and service is excellent. Very unique central Asian…read moredishes. I recommend this testy for those looking for a unique and delicious dinner

Incredible food in the suburbs, love the meat platter, was enough for 4 people…read more The meat is perfectly done in charcoal, full of flavor, comes with pita bread, some sald and different meats grilled in different ways. The hot tea was refreshing and relaxing, enjoyed my experience and would come back again to try different plates. Thank you!

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La zi ji

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

My all time favorite ramen place!! I always get the salt ramen with the salmon rice combo. If you…read morego on the weekend prepare to wait in line and wait for a table. Otherwise it's pretty chill on the weekdays.

A long time staple within Mitsuwa, Ramen Santouka offers a very solid and consistent ramen meal for…read morethose in the area. In my latest visit, I ordered their spicy char siu miso ramen + pork belly rice bowl combo. In hindsight, I probably didn't need to get pork both in my ramen and in my rice bowl, but it did make for a hearty meal. Even though it's probably the same pork, the pork within the ramen felt much more flavorful than the pork in the rice bowl, possibly because it was sitting in the broth. The ramen broth was flavorful and the noodle type and springy texture is reminiscent of that which I had while visiting Japan. Overall - while the char siu ramen has and will continue to be one of my go-tos, I don't know if I would go with the pork rice bowl again as part of the combo meal.

Shoyu Ramen (Soy Sauce Flavor) Small

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Spicy miso

Tugo Tea House

The best Taiwanese food in the Chicago area! Popcorn chicken is legit with the light crispy coating…read moreand tender chicken. You can customize the spice level by adding your own togarashi. The deep fried basil leaves just melts in your mouth. I got the beef noodle soup and it was very flavorful with very generous portions of beef shank that is perfectly cooked. My husband got the braised pork bowl which he really enjoyed, and he said the sausage was the best he's ever had. The drink options were vast and one can customize the amount of ice and sweetness level, which I appreciated. So glad we found this gem of a place. We will definitely be back!!

Doing an updated review of this place and it's just been consistently amazing. So great that you…read morecan order online and they love to send you the coupon. Coupons and deals as well via text to your cell phone. This place has been so super consistent that visitors have really enjoyed it. And people who've never even tried Taiwanese popcorn chicken have legitimately loved it and fallen in love with it. I love that the cook behind the scenes is truly Taiwanese and it brings a real hundred percent level of authenticity to everything she touches and makes. I appreciate that completely. This is definitely a go to for me and so super convenient because it's near my house.

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Uma Japan Eatery

4.7

(32 reviews)

2.1 mi

I was disappointed with the food. First the name difference (Ramen USA) on Yelp compared to their…read morewebsite and Google maps kinda threw us off. There's also discrepancy in their menu and what they actually have available as it seems they also display items for the the cafe next door. We happened to arrive during happy hour so some menu items were discounted. They also have a complimentary salad bar. We ordered chicken karaage, potstickers, salmon avocado sushi, and I had the katsu sandwich. All the food items we ordered came separately over a span of 20+ minutes, with the sandwich arriving last and cold. Not only did the sandwich come on a cold sourdough bread, the meat also had an unusual texture and so I ended up throwing it out. The other items we ordered were lacking in flavor. The chicken karaage was prepared well but it had no flavor. I'm regret spending money at this establishment.

If customers are waiting before the restaurant opens, you know that you are in for a treat, right?…read moreI mean, this was our first time to Uma Japan Eatery (didn't know it was formerly Ramen USA) and we were a little confused when we arrived because there was signage for Uma, Ramen USA, and M Cafe. So we got out of the car and saw someone pull up in front of the restaurant and jump out at 11:59. As soon as the door was unlocked at 12pm, this customer went in, and a few others after them. This is a small joint, and it was already half full by the time we ordered, then sat down (they told us the table at which to sit). I didn't know, but asked, and found out that a salad bar and miso soup are also included. The salad bar was pretty decent, with fresh vegs. They even had French fried onions (my guilty pleasure) and a very good House dressing (ginger vinaigrette). The portions are enormous. The couple next to us got ramen, and it was practically overflowing. We ordered takoyaki (too much food, we didn't need). I had the Pork Katsu bowl and my companion had a Katsu curry. I wished I had ordered the curry -- it looked dark and rich and thick like pudding (not like a boxed curry). They also gave us a bonus piece of chicken karaage which was so large and crispy. I think I'll get the curry next time, or the ramen. We originally came because we were going to get a karaage sando, but get the curry.

Kimchi Ramen

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Chef Ping

03/01/26 - We were invited here for dinner tonight to celebrate my wife's high school classmate…read morebirthday. There were a number of her high school friends along w/her daughters that hosted the event. When we arrived the restaurant parking lot was completely full. I dropped off my wife and one of her classmates @ the door & went to find a parking spot. The restaurant was packed w/people waiting to be seated & people coming in to pick up their carry out orders.

We've eaten here many times in the past and had a good experience. This visit was poor at best!…read morePlease note: (ALL PICTURES ARE FROM MY PREVIOUS VISITS NOT TO THIS VISIT) Unfortunately this visit is going to be the last time. Both the service and quality of food has gone way down from what they were famous for. The waitress spilled my tea, also dipped her finger in my tea, had no apology or offer to exchange it with a fresh cup. I had to ask her for a fresh cup of tea. Then the other server that brought our entrees spilled my husbands tea and again no offering to getting a fresh cup. We had to ask AGAIN for a fresh cup! While the portions were generous, the quality of all the food has gone way down. The special family recipe of thier shrimp dish Gan Pong is nothing but fried shrimp with dried chili peppers and no flavor. The Hunan spicy beef and chicken appeared to be all globs and sticky because of excessive and over use of corn starch used during the cooking process. This dish didn't have any unique flavor that one would expect. Previously we had experienced a difference in the food, taste and quality and that's what kept us returning. Sadly, after this experience I wouldn't recommend it to anyone or come back! I'd rather stick with Yu's Mandarin than drive to this place! Quality always wins over quantity in my books!

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Paik's Noodle

They have a take out charge???…read more For one the food isn't even good enough for the audacity to charge a take out fee. Makes me want to dine in next time and leave no tip. The food for jja jjang myun is sweeter than normal. The noodles were soft and not chewy. The jjam pong was not very spicy and had a very artificial spicy flavor that tasted like they substituted some of the broth with shin ramen soup powder. The seafood was all rubbery and too chewy. Just bad and to make it worse they charge for the dumbest things like a "take out" charge. 10/10 do not recommend.

Sad to think had I known this place existed sooner, I wouldn't have wasted so much time trying out…read morecrap places in Chicago. Came here for the jjajangmyun and tangsooyook. Both were good. One of the two best jjajangmyun places I've found in the US to date (the other being Fort Lee), which isn't that hard to do considering. The tangsooyook came out very nicely too, and no bell peppers, thank god. Still doesn't beat out my favorite place in Korea, found in 낙원상가 지하시장지하, but it's way closer. I'm just glad the quality is up to par since it is a chain originating from Korea. I was hesitant given my bad experiences at Bonchon here in the US (yeesh), but fortunately, this one didn't disappoint.

Clean and comfortable dining area.

Jjajangmyeon

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You can see into the kitchen

Madurai Kitchen

Madurai Kitchen is a good restaurant to grab quality South Indian food. They have a good variety on…read moretheir menu, and the food is freshly prepared. On my recent first visit, I found the restaurant to be inviting and having a nice ambiance. It was clean and well lit. My party and I had a late dinner. We received good service. We were seated promptly upon arrival. We were served water right away. One of the staff members informed us to scan a QR code to get the menu of the restaurant and place our order from our mobile device directly. We ordered South Indian dishes such as dosas and uttapam. Dosas, for those who may not be familiar, are like savory crepes made from rice batter and uttapam are like savory pancakes made from rice and urad dal (an Indian grain) batter. The uttapams my party ordered were of the onion and chilies kind and came with dipping sides of sambar (lentil and veggie stew) and three chutneys (coconut, peanut, and one other kind that I can't remember). The dosas also came with the same sides. My order was different from the others. I ordered Madurai Kitchen's special dosa made with minced mutton (goat) in spices. I was expecting a traditional dosa with mutton stuffed inside, but no. This dish looked like thick uttapam but smelled like dosa, and it came with a side of curry dal as a dipping side instead of sambar and chutneys. I inquired about it, and one of the staff members said that that's how it served. Strange but cool, I guess. I found my dish to be okay in taste. It lacked a bit of salt, and the flavor wasn't quite what I had expected. I had thought that it would be spicy, but it wasn't. I used the chutneys from other members of my party's dishes for an enhanced tasting experience. The rest of the folks in my party liked their dishes a lot. Their dishes were good. Overall, we had a good experience. The menu pricing is on the expensive side (more than I expected), but the food quality and service were good. If you like South Indian food, then this restaurant is definitely worth checking out. I will be going back to try other menu items.

Just dined here for the first time (Saturday 2-8-2025)! Had their brunch buffet--it was DELICIOUS…read moreand had MORE than the photo I just posted! I especially loved that they had Tindora as part of the buffet; I haven't seen any other Indian restaurants serve that in about 20 years (Gaylord in Schaumburg did, but haven't done so, since then!) Anyway, I had just about every item in their spectacular buffet --I almost ended up napping in my truck afterwards! The service here is spot-on: friendly, professional and attentive! Although they didn't have any soft drinks or juices, they did have a chikoo shake (which I never had before, and ended up really enjoying)! They also have mango lassi shakes too, btw! In addition to the great food and service, the restaurant is clean (as are their bathrooms)! Anyway, I do plan on coming back! Glad I was following them on Facebook!

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Noodles and Company

Sorry but this place definitely has the worst pasta I've ever had. Has to frozen food.. chicken was…read moreso salty. Just terrible. Won't be going back to any of their locations.

I haven't been back to this location in years, but I stopped in last night and had a very enjoyable…read moreexperience! It was pretty crowded, mostly with high schoolers and families but they got through the line quickly and our food came out in a timely fashion. All the employees were kind and made us feel welcome. There have been a lot of additions to the menu that were great for my vegetarian friend. He had never tried the penne rosa with added Impossible chicken and absolutely loved it! I tried some of the Impossible chicken and was surprised how good it was. I would considering ordering for myself. I ordered one of my childhood favorites, Mac and cheese with Parmesan crusted chicken and loved it. I feel like it was much cleaner than I remember which I appreciated. One thing I didn't realize, is that even when you order to dine in, they have now put the food into the To Go containers instead of real plates like they used to. This might have been a change made post-pandemic but I never realized since I usually order Noodles and Company to go. Overall, a solid experience.

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Ramen House Shinchan

I really enjoy Ramen House. I've ordered for pick up and delivery several times, and everything…read moreI've ordered has always been very delicious and fresh. My favorite is the Tonkotsu. Very delicious broth! Only complaint is that I've had some pretty chewy pork a few times I've ordered, but overall- it hasn't been a consistent issue.

This was my first time trying this dish, and it was delicious and unusual, but I think I liked it.read more

Spicy Tuna Roll Ebi Ten Roll

Gyu Don

Best Condition Ramen

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Noodle Deli

Pretty surprised to find this totally on accident. Didn't have high hopes given the name, but…read morereally feels like walked into mainland China, with their QR code ordering system and payment all in app, very convenient. The noodles were served in super big bowls. All of the noodles were very good, springy and QQ (iykyk). The beef noodle soup had nice cuts of beef the ones with tendon so the muscle fibers were short and easier to chew through. Also had firm age tofu slices to soak up the broth. The staff all spoke fluent mandarin and really helpful and friendly. They suggested the wide noodle with their biang biang sauce with beef and scallion, it's a dry sauce/oil based dish. The noodles were so very wide and QQ, the widest noodles I've ever seen. Flavor is very good but also a bit spicy. Husband wanted cumin lamb, we had low expectations given that it is a noodle shop, but the flavor, cumin seed and spices as well as the meat are all on point. Both the lamb and beef were tender. The onions were caramelized well without losing the crunch. Overall pleasantly surprised by it.

Ambiance - hole in the wall. Very cute. I liked it. 8/10…read moreService - 10/10. Constantly came to refill water, and answered all of our questions well. We were unsure of what to get because we are vegetarians. She took the time to explain the dishes in detail, told us the modifications she'd make, she even added extra vegetables without asking! She was kind enough to add tofu in our dish free of charge. Extremely kind. Food - 9/10. we got two biang biang noodles and 1 tofu/tomato with a side of white rice. Biang biang noodles were delicious. You could tell those noodles were fresh. The tomato and tofu was delicious as well. I will be bringing my friends and family here! Portions were huge. I was only able to eat half of my noodles!

Twice Cooked Pork

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Beef Chow Fun

Big Ange's Eatery

Family-owned & operated

The brisket was delicious with a full handful of fat. Good thing I ordered the big sandwich. The…read moreservice was quick and solid. As far as ambiance goes, it was your typical fast food joint, clean and efficient. You don't get a walk-thru here; so, you better know what you want. We would definitely return, pre-ordered. Good food, guys!

You better be hungry because the food isn't only fantastic it's plentiful…read more I had a pork burrito and boy it was big enough to fly a license plate in it. Along with the burrito I had a hand full of onion rings which were good. Owner was walking around with a pan of bbq ribs which melted in your mouth Small dining area and even tougher parking but once you get past those little inconveniences the food is very good. We drove out from Chi which really only took 40 mins and it was well worth the trip If you like this kind of food do your taste buds a solid and take a ride. You'll be glad you did

Smoked St. Louis Ribs

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Osaku Asian Kitchen

4.4

(63 reviews)

2.1 mi

The food and service was amazing. My girlfriend and I came here on a date and the staff was very…read morefriendly and the food was great. I recommend the crunchy sushi.

Finally had an opportunity to come back here and order some takeout for lunch one day…read more From the looks of it, the interiors haven't really changed and that's fine. I really do treat this as a takeout only place. As usual, my food was ready on time if not early. The roll servings portion is very nice and generous. I got a hand roll for the first time as well, which was generous and delicious. For the prices of the sushi rolls here versus what's also in the nearby vicinity this is definitely worth it. I do enjoy coming here for the sushi for sure. Will definitely keep on ordering from here.

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Bistro Chen

Their chinese food is sooo tasty n I'm chinese The all you…read morecan eat is very reasonably priced and has a good selection of sushi and chinese items Service is good, girls are friendly and attentive Their Maitai is really good Ambiance is average Recommend this place

Sweet little waitress seated us for lunch quickly. We ordered off the lunch menu and chose two…read moreorders of sweet-and-sour chicken and two orders of orange chicken along with an order of spring rolls, which I did not get a picture of. Lunch menu comes with your choice of egg drop, hot sour, or miso soup. Fried rice is a dollar extra. Food came out hot, quickly, and SO TASTY! and was very very large portions!! VERY SATISFYING!

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Chick-n-Fizz

4.5

(24 reviews)

0.1 mi

I went here for a late lunch before my flight home and they were not very busy at the time. I…read moredecided to try the wings, fries and jalapeño poppers and everything was amazing. The building is easy to access and walkable in the downtown area. The staff was really friendly and helped explain I could use their sauce bar or have the wings sauced I decided to try the sauce bar so I could try different flavors and seasoning. I tried the lemon pepper dry rub and the garlic parm sauce both were really flavorful. The real star of the show is the extremely crispy and juicy wings the skin was some of the crispiest and crunchy wings I've ever had in Chicago and with no breading it was amazing. The wings also were nicely flavored by them self without any sauce. If you like crispy wings you have to try this place !! The place is very clean and charming with a friendly staff I'll make sure to stop in next time I'm in the area

Food is excellent! Wings and sweet potato tots are great! Corn dogs are excellent! Lots of sauces…read moreto try! Custom soda choices are great!

Sweet Potato Tots, Cheese Curds, boneless nuggets

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Ger A.

165

591

579

15 years ago

Made it to altThai after a long afternoon of yoga and TGIF happy hour open house and we needed FOOD, not appetizers or more happy hour. We weren't in a rush, good thing as service was slow getting us menus and it wasn't that busy. I made it clear that we just wanted main courses and that drinks were the last thing we needed but they still sent around a new waitress to try and sell us a bottle of wine which I didn't appreciate; Translation- imo they push alcohol here even when you have made it clear you don't want any. I went with a hot duck pineapple curry and my partner the sea bass (NOT endangered yet, just overfished) which took a long time to arrive but both were worth waiting for. I would describe altThai as suburban minimalist industrial, I mean it's not stainless steel in a brick loft with wood floors but kind of pastel/neutral modern bathroom, not zenlike for me. Ok, same for the music that I couldn't hear, noise level loud to very loud. Not much to soak up your neighbors screaming at each other to be heard in the way of carpet, or wall covering/soft ceiling art; loud clean NW suburban anywhere. Back to the food. The waitress had cautioned me their food was hot when I ordered hot and I said that I had heard that and prefer hot. And THEN I think THEY figure I don't really mean hot cause I'm blonde so let's give him lo/medium. That is not a new experience for me, and if I really wanted to nuke it up myself I could, but I prefer cooked chillies in particular THAI chillies NOT jalapeno's which is how my "thai" curry was prepared. Now I'm not a pepper snob (I thought:), but I think there is a big difference in flavor between a couple little tiny burnt red/black thai chillies vs 3 or 4 cheap seeded jalapeno slices. I'm talking depth of hot, and BITE, not just heat scale. THAT plus way too many additional sliced green and red peppers kind of put me off the non-thai pepper aspect of my now jalapeno duck curry which was ok otherwise but definitely not hot as I had specifically requested (my partner agreed) and I had had to confirm. My partner's sea bass could have come out of any good kitchen PLUS a teaspoon of soy sauce and perfectly cooked. Both portions were large enough that we took some home for an appetizer. I thought the sea bass was a little pricey for the 5 ounce serving you get at $18 (they fancy slice some foofoo veggies so your plate doesn't look empty), but my jalapeno duck curry a deal at $13. And you know what I think about a thai restaurant that doesn't cook with thai chillies, I don't think it's a thai restaurant. And now that I think about it, there wasn't a single Asian in there on a Friday night other than one of our two servers, thank you lovely Mai. I am disappointed but we will give altThai another try, next time lunch. I had planned to walk over to Gumrai Thai for desert tonight if somebody else's yoga toes hadn't been hurting them. So far NOT special; might as well try the stir fry at Denny's with a side of jalapenos, 1/3 the price, certainly quieter plus PARKING. UPDATE. After lunch, I rounded my two and a half stars DOWN, TOO LOUD, not special, NOT a Thai kitchen with all those Jalapenos. Sorry. We wanted to like it. read more

Swapnil P.

17 years ago

I went back to altThai again last night. Yes, it was Friday night but surprisingly, the place was not full and I was seated immediately. That was unexpected though. The new menu was also cough me off guard with even more selections and fancy cover. There is something called spicy duck rolls. I wanted to try that but since the meal wasn't on me, we had spicy mussels as the appetizer. From what I noticed, there is a price change to some of the items. The rice dishes are now $8.50, not the usual $7.95 anymore. And some of the items in the chef's choices are missing. Recovering from a cold, my taste buds needed something spicy and was not disappointed with a good kick from Tom Yum soup and my usual spicy seafood noodles. My girl's steamed sea bass was also very good, but she complained that the grilled asparagus that comes with it was a lil' bit undercooked. Anyway, the overall experience is still the same. Very good. BTW, I saw another review from Steph P. saying that fried tofu there is $8 and the seafood choice for Tom Yum is additional $5? Are we talking about the same altThai? I thought fried Tofu is only $4, not $8 as mentioned in your review. And the seafood choice for Tom Yum (shrimp, scallop, mussel and calamari) has always been $3. Oh, how many shrimp do you expect from a $6.50 salad? Get your facts right before giving out wrong information that may hurt someone's business. I love this restaurant and frequent altThai often enough to get acquainted with the servers and the managers there and feel sorry for them when reading your review. read more

Markis S.

1 year ago

We had such a nice dinner here. Honestly, the food was really tasty and felt freshly made. I ordered the Panang curry, and it hit all the right spots--rich, creamy, and full of flavor without being too heavy. The spice level was just perfect, with a little kick but not overwhelming. My friend went with the garlic chicken, and oh wow... it smelled amazing as soon as they brought it out. The chicken was super tender, and the garlic sauce had this nice balance of savory and sweet. What surprised us was the portion size--pretty generous, especially for the price. We left full and happy, which doesn't always happen these days. But it wasn't just the food that made the experience great. The staff was genuinely friendly and attentive without being over the top. They checked in on us just enough to make sure we had everything we needed, and they even took the time to ask how we liked the food. It made us feel really welcome. Overall, it was one of those meals where everything just felt right--good food, good service, and a nice, relaxed atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Fred A.

3 years ago

Kevin, Today, I ordered a dinner-sized entree for lunch with soup, and here's the rundown: 1. Your food is fantastic; no complaints there. 2. Unfortunately, your staff's attitude needs improvement. Initially, the person who took my phone order lacked friendliness and patience. When picking up my order, I found no utensils. Returning to the restaurant, I opted to eat there. Explaining the situation to your manager, she stated, "We don't give a fork or spoon unless you ask!" This policy struck me as uncommon. Getting my food, I requested a plate. The server brought a small appetizer plate, and when I asked for an entree size, the manager claimed it was the largest available. Later, seeing larger plates at nearby tables, I brought it up, and the manager insisted they were reserved for specific entrees, which left me disappointed and skeptical. While your food is excellent, these service issues could impact future visits. read more

Bill B.

2 years ago

Our evening at Alt Thai was a true culinary delight and an unforgettable romantic experience. The restaurant's ambiance strikes a perfect balance between elegance and warmth, creating an inviting atmosphere ideal for a special dinner. Soft lighting and tasteful decor added an intimate touch, making us feel like we were in our own private escape. The menu was a masterclass in authentic Thai cuisine, offering a diverse selection that showcased both bold flavors and delicate nuances. Each dish was beautifully presented and expertly crafted--the Panang curry, in particular, was a standout, rich with complexity and perfectly spiced. The service was attentive yet unobtrusive, allowing us to savor each moment together. Alt Thai provided not just a meal but an experience--one that engaged all the senses and fostered a genuine connection. We left feeling enriched and connected, already looking forward to our next visit. read more

Sean E.

8 years ago

This is a wonderful spot. Located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, not a large restaurant but we didn't feel crammed either. Parking is less then 2 blocks away near the downtown theater. The decor is very modern and beautiful and kept nice and clean. The staff and servers are very nice and the food is top notch! I have returned to this place 3 times in the past year and the service and food quality has been consistent. I can't see how anyone would be disappointed, in fact, find a new love for dining. read more

Jay B.

120

6 years ago

I went there for a birthday dinner with my family. The service improved as the night went on but started horribly. The food is average compared to comparable places. The venue is sooooo crowded, congested and just abysmal. We had a parry of 9 and they seated us, literally at the front door. It was like sitting in a wind tunnel, every time the door opened. I did recall getting food poisoning at my last visit when I ordered the seafood. It had been so long that I had forgotten. I will def not go back. read more

Oscar H.

2 years ago

I was there with my aunts and nephew on Friday. It was our first time. I wanna say, the food was great. However the waitress -wears glasses-who took our order was pretty rude. Acted like we don't understand in english. She refused to say things twice, talked very slow too rudely like "whattttt proteinnnnnn " Her attitude and all that was unnecessary. It was an overall very much uncomfortable experience. Thanks for that lady. read more

Harold M.

2 years ago

My wife and I just returned from dining at altThai, the food, the service, as well as, the dining room were absolutely top shelf. I don't know why we hadn't heard of this place, the chicken egg rolls, the papaya salad, the Thai fried rice, the Pad Su -- were excellent. Fresh, appropriate amount of spice, served piping hot, great flavored sauce and dressing. read more

Hector M.

2 years ago

Place seemed very disorganized! Our server was friendly enough but they had 3 different people coming and going to our table and the orders were all messed up. They were definitely trying hard. Food was good certainly not great. It's a nice, clean, affordable spot for Thai food but I'm sure there is better out there. Probably a lot worse also! read more

KD K K.

13 years ago

They have great food- the quality has always been good every time we order. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the prices are a bit high. It's a place we order from only on special occasions because of that, but the food has always been perfect. Get the tempura chicken appetizers- the kids will eat two orders! :) read more

james d.

16 years ago

2nd time here and I will be back. pad ke mow is good and spicy and this place has a little charm to it. Nice place for romance or just a causal night out. Nice set up and very clean environment. Wine selection is better than expected and overall I can suggest....better than most thai restaurants read more

Madhu S.

13 years ago

It is definitely the best and most delicious Thai food in Arlington Heights. I recommend this restaurant. It is a little expensive there, but if the restaurant can maintain their food quality consistently and not raise the prices again for a while, I think they will have a winner. read more

Alicia P.

7 years ago

The Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce was really good. The portions for main were also pretty well sized for one person. Although the serving size for appetizers are somewhat less comparatively. Service is good but small tables. The staff is polite and very informative. read more

Jacob B.

15 years ago

I love this place! I have never had a bad meal in over 4 years and I eat here quite often. The prices are good, the food is great and the atmosphere is modern and comfortable. I always recommend this place to my friends as the best Thai food in the Chicago suburbs. read more

Scott T.

6 years ago

Consistently very tasty & reasonably priced, my wife & I put altThai in our top 5 places to go for more than 10 years running. Fresh ingredients, made from scratch menu, friendly service, & clean. We have never been disappointed. These folks do it right! read more

David B.

17 years ago

A restaurant that gets it. They have ordering online and it was very easy. Food was very good and I like it spicy, so I could order it that way. On top of the food, I got 10% off my order because it was my first time. Why don't all restaurants do this? read more

Millard J.

16 years ago

there was a live jazz band on the night i was there. very nice contemporary upscale settings with very reasonable prices. i like almost everything here. lunch special with soup and choice of appetizers for $7 is also a very good deal. read more

Alexei K.

12 years ago

I used to live in Chicago, and loved Thai food. Let's face it - the northern burbs aren't known for ethnic food. If you want some actual flavor and apparently made with fresh ingrediants, altThai is a good choice. Fairly priced too. read more

Danielle I.

14 years ago

This is pretty good Thai food, but not the best I've had. It's a solid 4 Would go back for the beef salad and chicken pad Thai. The stuffed tofu was tasty. Would not order the pork butt salad again as I found it too dry and salty. read more

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3.6

(709 reviews)

I love this resturant. The fried rice snd dumplings are tasteful. They have many servers who are…read moreattentive. They have many rooms sectioned off for dining. I love sweet and sour sauce for my fried rice and they kept taking it away lol . They thought they were clearing my spot! I guess I'm odd. The parking lot is great where you can pull through for your convenience. I do love the Streeterville location though and have yet to try China Town . The food is authentic and it's classy and relaxing no matter where you prefer. It's where you want to drive and what to do after, Yum

This place is a legit dim sum restaurant. Had some of the best leaf wrapped steam rice that I've…read moreever had. It was freshly steamed and did not clump like you normally find in restaurants. They have the usual dim sum favorites everything was delicious and staff was very nice. The vibe is very cool, classical Chinese restaurant. You can tell it's a legit because it was almost all Asians at 10:30 a.m. on a Saturday.

Bistro Chen

3.7

(297 reviews)

Pen Thai

4.3

(132 reviews)

You can't go wrong with a small, locally owned restaurant. My friend and I decided to give it a…read moretry, and I must say, it's one of the best Thai places I've ever been to in Illinois. The food is simply amazing! The quality and flavors are at the best I've ever experienced. The prices are also incredibly reasonable, making it a great value for money. It reminded me of the delicious Thai food I had when I visited Thailand in my younger days. The service was good, although I did feel a bit rushed since there was only one waitress. However, the food was worth the wait, so it wasn't a major issue. The ambiance was great. The decor was warm and welcoming, and it reminded me of the restaurants I used to love back in the day. It was a refreshing change from the modern, sterile restaurants that are so common these days. Overall, I highly recommend this hidden gem. It's a must-try for anyone who loves Thai food.

Very nice place for Thai food bit the server was not at all helpful or kind when we ordered…read more Sparce but nice decor, this restaurant is kept spotless with the exception of the artificial plastic plants that set off my dust mite allergy One booth and several half booths available for dine-in, however this appears to be primarily a take-out place The music (which is soft pop, not at all Thai in nature) was far too loud. We had to elevate our voices loudly in order to have a conversation I am not certain if Pen Thai even serves alcohol but there is signage in the restrooms that the Mount Prospect police will come and pick you up if you appear to be not sober (weird) The food was only 3-stars and one of our items was incorrect and came with peanut the first time

Gumrai Thai

3.7

(375 reviews)

I've been eating at this place for over six years and I just recently did another takeout order and…read moreI have to say this place is so consistent super authentic and I am absolutely spoiled that it is so close to my home I love coming here whether it is to dine in or to pick up food. The prices are very fair and the portions are very generous also. I'm glad they're in the neighborhood and I believe last time I was there I've met some of the owners who also are truly Thai. Although there is another local competitor very nearby, I will say that they are definitely holding their own and this is a must try!!!

Everything about this restaurant was good but not excellent. Service was excellent, the food was…read morejust good. Nothing to write home about. I was displeased with the cucumber salad and the dish was the peanut butter delight was just OK. Ambiance was OK. They do a lot of take outs but I will probably not return. Just ok. Prices were reasonable. Check it out. You might like it.

Sun Shui Restaurant

3.6

(398 reviews)

Sun Shui Restaurant has been in Arlington Heights for a long time. It is special to me since it is…read morethe first Asian restaurant that I went to with my husband. The restaurant is decorated so nicely and thematically. The roof looks authentic and the there is a pond and waterfall inside the front door. The food is familiar to the American pallet but different enough to be special. On this occasion we had the crispy Szechwan beef, honey walnut shrimp, sweet and sour pork, and the orange chicken. My favorite was the honey walnut shrimp. It came out of the kitchen fast and tasted great. I recommend Sun Shui Restaurant.

Asian food is kinda my thing... old school to fusion, mom n pop to food Court to franchise... my…read morego-to is usually Vietnamese or Thai or Korean and sushi or Chinese. I've never been here before, but some longtime pals have been fans prior to the pandemic... so tagged along and HOLY SMOKES... this is FAB! AYCE Sushi done well with the yummiest versions of appetizers included, as well as a great AYCD alcohol upcharge option, which was legit even though I dont drink. Service by Hiro was great and so accommodating. My friend ordered five California rolls by accident (dhe only wanted 5 pieces vs. rolls, yet he was so kind and understanding The decor is lovely and the booths were very comfortable. This place is fantastic now. I have to come back to try the other dishes... everything seems freshly made, even my sésame balls were to order. My new go-to asian spot for now. Love this place!!!

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.0

(142 reviews)

Pants upon this place because the other place we were supposed to go to isn't serving lunch yet. So…read morewe ordered all sorts of different things and surprisingly everything was really good what surprised us the most is that nobody was there and nobody was coming in to try the place out so I'm not sure what's going on. They do have a mango sticky rice as a dessert and we were so happy because they were using Filipino mangoes. What I like about the place is is you're able to customize the level of spiciness that you want I do eat spicy but I'm not into Super spicy food so we did everything medium except two dishes. No specific dish released to doubt for me everything was flavorful and tasted really good, but I didn't have any favorites. Service was good. Parking is in an issue. And the place is actually good for groups. I would actually come back to try my stuff on the menu. Happy eating!

Met friends here for dinner - none of us had been here before. The mini egg rolls, crab Rangoon,…read morepad Thai, peanut sauce and so much more were so good! Friendly staff and accommodated our group of 7 so well.

Osaku Asian Kitchen

4.4

(63 reviews)

The food and service was amazing. My girlfriend and I came here on a date and the staff was very…read morefriendly and the food was great. I recommend the crunchy sushi.

Shakou - Arlington Heights

3.8

(283 reviews)

Shakou upon entrance lets the atmosphere set the tone. It's sleek, modern, and energetic without…read morebeing over-the-top. There's a kind of "night out" vibe here, even if you're just grabbing dinner on a random weeknight. The menu is creative, with specialty rolls and fusion-style dishes that feel a little more elevated than your standard lineup. When it's on, it's really on. Service is iffy to be honest. Staff is attentive and knowledgeable, and the whole experience feels polished. Drinks are well-crafted, and the patio (when open) adds a whole extra layer to the experience. That said, this is where the missing fifth star lives. Shakou can be a little inconsistent. Some visits feel like a five-star experience, others land closer to "really good, but not unforgettable." A few dishes might lean a bit too sweet or not quite balance the flavors, and during busier times, things can feel a little rushed or loud. But even with that, it's still an easy recommendation. This is a great spot when you want sushi that feels a little more upscale without going full fine dining. It's stylish, flavorful, and usually delivers a really solid experience. Four stars, comfortably... with just enough flashes of brilliance to make you keep coming back!

Made a 6:30 reservation here on a Friday because I was given a gift card for Shakou. The arrival /…read moreseating was disappointing. We had to stand in the lobby for 5 minutes without much information, while other groups who came in without a reservation after us were seated before us. Furthermore, the reservation was for the "Patio" and while technically we were seated on the "Patio", I would say it was the bottom rung of the patio. Sat at the first table outside the restaurant, underneath the awning with a bird's nest overhead chirping the entire time. Essentially in my opinion, when you make a reservation somewhere, you don't really expect to be seated in probably the worst location they have to offer. Food was pretty decent. We had two bowls basically. Both were okay, like any Sushi style restaurant, prices were a bit high, especially considering their location in the heart of the AH downtown. I would come again, but for a first try it wasn't anything special for sure.

House Of Szechwan

3.0

(302 reviews)