An absolute gem. Delicious food, cocktails & a masterclass in hospitality in such a lively yet…read morecomforting setting. All the way from Milwaukee, we will return!

This place is incredibly cute if you're looking for a nice ambiance. It was my first time trying it…read moreout and I loved the small attention to details. There was a live saxophone player and I loved the live flowers they had. Our waiter was extremely nice and took the time to explain the menu as well as their customer favorites. I order a Thai iced tea which wasn't bad but I prefer mine a little thicker and sweeter. It came in a thin tall glass which in theory was not a lot of drink. To start we order the chicken appetizer and fried beef on rice to share and unfortunately I did not snap a pic but these were listed under apps or shareables but the portions were extremely small. As our mains came I noticed that they were also small and each were around $20-$30 per plate. Not a bad thing if you don't eat much but I'm a big bang for buck type of gal. My family came to share and this place is a more fine dining thai restaurant which could explain the smaller portions. We ordered the pad Thai which was alright in my opinion I expected a little more flavor, the aubergine which was tossed vegetables as recommended by our waiter which was also ok not much flavor but beautiful plating though, and the coconut curry which was by far my favorite. If I were to come back here I would order that again, it was a nice light yet complex flavor profile which made me savor every bite. Overall good place for an upbeat fancier meal and I highly recommend the coconut curry braised chicken if you visit. Little pricey but that's just my opinion let me know what you guys think if you visit! Oh and they also give your receipt in a boat which they spin and leave a thank you card once you paid which was really cute.

Well now I have two Thai favs in Evanston but when luckier that each one has its own…read morepersonality....and a nice rooftop Felt like a nice light dinner so I decided to walk over to Yasotorn and was not disappointed at all!! Got my go to Thai order of chicken Pad See Eiw and gave a their summer rolls a try. 10/10 all the way. Appreciated that despite that the Pad See Eiw was bursting with flavor I did nit feel overwhelmed by sauce. I've had my share of Pad See Eiw but this one definitely did stand out. Flavors tasted all natural. Their summer rolls were so light and refreshing accompanied with their house made peanut sauce which had such an authentic natural taste to it. Loved everything g about this meal to the atmosphere to the service. Glad it's heavy. If you're looking for fantastic traditional Thai in downtown Evanston go to Yasotorn.

Had lunch there today, first time dining there. Food was excellent and portions were generous! we…read moresat at a table on the rooftop deck as the weather was good. Overall we were pleasantly surprised and we will be back!

Beautiful Evanston restaurant with fun vibe. There is indoor and outdoor seating depending on the…read moreweather. Although we started to sit outside, servers were super accommodating when we asked to move inside. We opted for a few simple rolls which we elegantly plated! Also, had to try the salmon teriyaki skewer which was AMAZING!!! Fresh sushi and other options... we will be back!

Based on the reviews, we decided to try Shinsen for the first time and order takeout. We ordered 8…read moreitems totaling over $130 with tip. The food was absolutely awful. The shallot rice with vegetables had no vegetables at all and tasted as if it was premade and warmed up again in the microwave. The shallot rice with beef was the same and contained tiny bits of burned beef. The sushi was not fresh and the crispy spring rolls were akin to dog treat sticks. The food is expensive and some of the worse food I've ever had. While I appreciate the business owners detailed response, there are contradictions. When ordering the shallot fried rice from the restaurants website on July 2, vegetables were included as an option. Today vegetables have been replaced with herbs. Nevertheless we chose the available vegetable option therefore vegetables were requested. The restaurant received our vegetables request as indicated on the pictured receipt and packaging. We received herbs and rice but no vegetables. We did not order through a third party delivery service. We placed the order through the restaurant website and I arrived early to pick up the food. I hope that the owner is able to receive my feedback constructively and take accountability for the issues my family encountered with the restaurant.

We visited a couple of times, both dine-in. It's located in a strip mall with some parking, so…read morethat's convenient. There a several tables inside, which filled up quick. But we also noticed their strong take-out game. The menu is broad and expansive. The service was super helpful. I noticed (at another table) they were asking what the difference between the types of noodles were and the chef, rather than try to explain it, went to the kitchen and brought out both types of noodles to show them and allow them to compare! The food came out quick and the flavors were great. We asked for mild for most dishes and the flavors came through nice. The seafood in the kao pad (fried rice) was large and generous. The textures were a little iffy. The salmon in the curry seemed to be cooked a bit hard and the beef in the crying tiger appetizer felt like it could be charred harder. The pad thai, while tasty, seemed more mushed than not. Still, great flavors all around.

This was the best Pad Thai I have ever had! Great food, clean/comfortable atmosphere, VERY…read morereasonable prices and extremely attentive service. We will definitely be back!!!

The decorations in this wonderful restaurant make it worth a visit by themselves. Then there's…read moredelicious Thai and Asian infused delicacies in a most eclectic and friendly ambiance. With great service too! Came here during a trip to Evanston and with no evening function on the schedule, a group of us came over to enjoy Asian food. We started with delicious Satay with a tasty peanut sauce and cucumber salad, followed by Shrimp rolls and Chicken gyoza - all delicious Then I had a Spicy Pad Khee Mao which was impressive. A most wonderful evening in Evanston with new friends.

I truly wanted to love this adorable Thai restaurant especially because of how conveniently close…read moreit is to where I currently work however the bad vibes from the owner is a turn off. The first time I visited I didn't realize they close at 8:30 pm so I arrived at 8ish and the server/owner snapped at me that they will be closing their doors by 8:30 pm so I hurriedly ordered a delicious chicken satay appetizer with peanut sauce presented beautifully in a tiny goblet and a crispy curry puff which was extremely good too. I loved the thai iced tea even though it was served in a small glass with lots of ice. The reason I am leaving a two is because the owner made me feel like I was not welcomed and an inconvenience because I arrived half an hour before closing. It was hard for me to savor the food based on the fact that the owner who is also a server to cut costs made it clear she needed me to leave when they start the closing process so I rushed through my first ever dining experience there. Today was my second and admittedly will be my last. The owner gave me the same icy indifferent attitude as if I wasn't genuinely welcomed. The first time I dined there I had a feeling she was the owner so I didn't tip and this time the owner lied to me when I mentioned I knew she was the owner when she practically DEMANDED a tip after my disappointing dining experience. She said she works there as s server and doesn't have a clue who the owner was completely lying to me so I would be quilted into leaving her a tip. First of all I arrived here at 1:30 and she coldly stated they close at 2pm no exception. There was no separate lunch menu and she let me decide what I wanted and didn't even take my order till 1:40pm I chose the crazy noodles with beef and you either get a tiny portion of cucumber salad or an egg roll appetizer. When my food arrived there were no chopsticks just forks and the plate was very decorative but the portions were extremely small. The egg rolls were good but each eaggroll was the size of your pinky finger and you get 3 tiny pieces. I ate quickly and when I got up to pay she asked me how id like to tip. I knew she was the owner so I felt it was HIGHLY inappropriate to hustle a guest for tips especially if you own your own restaurant and you're serving to cut costs by not hiring a server to work for you. Again I thought it was a tacky move on her part to insist on a tip and then lie to me and say she doesn't know who the owner is in real life. I don't like the owner's lack of business ethics so I will not be returning here especially because the lunch deal is extremely overpriced and doesn't include a side of salad or rice or beverage. She never once smiled at me nor made me feel like a welcomed guest so I don't feel like returning to support a business that treats their customers with such disdain and genuine unkindness. Also let me Reiterate even if the food is good my meal was soured by the negativity from the owner who works here as a server too to cut costs. My meal was $18 ish dollars not much of a deal when you realize the plate portions are small and the appetizer is miniscule too. What spoiled it for me was her lack of kindness and no chopsticks. Just not the vibes I'm seeking. I don't like the fact that the owner lied to me about not being the owner so very sketchy!

This is like being invited into someone's home. The salt and pepper tofu is delicious. Veggie Bun…read moreis the best prepared tofu I have ever had. The lemongrass beef bahn mi is excellent. The staff is attentive and makes you feel like a welcome guest. And prices are reasonable for the quality and portion size. Have not had a disappointing meal here!

Disclaimer: I'm a New Yorker who's moved to Chicagoland so maybe I'm a bit snooty but the regular…read moreYelpers in the Midwest should always be viewed with a star and a 1/2 less than what is expected normally. Bold move, not adding hoisin, sriracha and a lime wedge...fail Maybe I've been spoiled by other Viet deliveries but I prefer my toppings to be in a separate container so I can pick and choose what to add. I can't believe we live in a time where a pho is over $20! Nothing spectacular; tasted like any other place but missing the sauces and lime.

This place is a hidden gem for lunch. They have some great lunch specials…read more Service is great and they don't seem to get too busy.

Pad Thai was so dry. The noodles were super dry and low flavor but the chicken was really…read moreovercooked. The beef in the spicy basil beef, was also really dry and weak in flavor. ZERO spice! No jalapeños in there. All onions and sweet peppers. Even the baby eggrolls were not right. Mushy wraps! It was my first time and the price was attractive, but I won't risk it again! It was a wasted $40

Came back here with the old guys. I know I wasn't fond of the place. I tried the panning curry…read moreand it changed my view a bit. The portion size is generous. comes with a bowl of rice. Plenty for 2 meals. fresh broccoli and chicken. The place is family owned which I like. The menu is huge. I've learned you have to know what to order.

The chicken karaage was really good and spicy and I enjoyed their thai tea! Our lunch came with…read moremiso soup, which was seasoned well. The chicken pad see ew came out a little lukewarm, but the flavor was good. The beef pad see ew was piping hot, though. But, our server was really nice and offered to give us 2 free crab rangoons. I wish I took pictures of the food LOL

Their Hong Kong style noodle with seafood was amazing! It reminds me of how it's cooked in the…read moreChinatowns of major cities in USA and Canada. The noodle was crispy, but had a good clear sauce that is textbook, poured over the noodles. The use of seafood was plentiful, and the seafood itself was juicy and tender. The use of gailan was appreciated as well, crisp, fried well in the wok. Their menu is super extensive, so I'd be surprised how they do so many things well. But the co-diners also had really good-looking meals, so very impressive!

We went there for quick family lunch on weekends. Staff were rube but it's not our culture so we…read moreignored, however there was an automatic service charge of 18% on the check for four or more people. Kinda odd, I work in the industry but you don't see them unless it's 6 or larger. However, food was meh. My bf got super sick and threw up. Probably won't return. Also, they for got your drink orders.

The food was very delicious but to me I think the portions on this Lunch Special was a little too…read moresmall. I would've liked to have more of that Pad SEE EW. It was really good! Oh and the Pork Egg roll was good too... Apart from it being slightly burnt. But overall, I had a good time. The service was great and it wasn't too busy when I went there. The ambiance of the place was very nice.

Solid. We have tried various dishes a few times via delivery and takeout. The best has been mixed…read morevegetables with tofu, teriyaki chicken, and shrimp in a blanket. Spring rolls, pad see ew, and pad woonsen are good, but the pad thai was dry and lacked flavor.