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Kathleen L.

The restaurant is located on the southwest corner of County Farm Road and Army Trail Road next to Dairy Queen. The restaurant is very clean and the tables are set with beautifully folded napkins, silverware, and water cups tuned upside down. The restaurant was warm and comfortable, I liked that. There is a wall with one large booth seating and chairs on the other side (I posted a dining room video) the restaurant is nicely decorated and very classy looking. I would recommend this place for a special celebratory dinner. There was elevator music playing softly in the background. There is a lot of variety on the menu, if you have special dietary restrictions please let your waiter know. I cannot eat meat today for lent and ordered the Tom Yom Noodle Soup but did not want the chicken... they were able to still make it for me. My husband ordered the seafood fried rice. It has shrimp, crab, and squid meat. We loved the food it was very flavorful as expected and will definitely be back again!

Brian W.

We decided to try a new place for us. We came across CK Pad Thai. The initial impression is that the dining area is simple and basic. It is clean. We were immediately sat upon entering. When it came to getting service, we felt like every time we were inconveniencing the worker. One other pair was dining in the restaurant. Their menu has a good selection. Although, it took over 15 to get his attention to take our order. We noticed he was on his phone behind the counter. The other issue was not enough staffing. Their phone was blowing up, tying up the worker. Eventually, the chef or worker from the back brought our appetizer out. After waiting for 25 minutes, we were really hungry. Now the service may have been lacking.. their flavor and food was not! The chicken satay was very tasty and tender. The main dish I got was evil jungle shrimp. The peanut sauce was awesome!!! The shrimp were plentiful as well. Very very tasty! Overall, the fold was excellent....their service was not gold at all. If you are getting CK, get it to go. I don't think they are set up well for people dining in. Felt like an afterthought.

Anurag T.

Overall (A-) It's a great local safe bet place. The food is not excellent but pretty good and the lunch specials are a great value. Food (B) So I got the seafood fried rice lunch special. Included is chicken/rice soup and dumplings. All of the items were good. Safe bet local dining option quality. If I lived close by and wanted a Thai fix - I would order lunch from here Value (A+) Excellent value - especially in this economy. The lunch specials start at less than $10 and include soup and appetizers. It's a great deal. I think I was out the door with tip and tax and upgrade to seafood for $15. Service (A) Excellent friendly and quick service. If you are craving Thai, are near by and want a great value - check this place out.

Misty S.

Best Thai food in town! I can say that without hesitation because it's also the only Thai restaurant in Carol Stream. The dishes I have tried here have been on the sweet side and I'm more partial to the savory flavors. The dishes here are more Americanized than traditional Thai. Their online ordering is easy and convenient. CK Roll (12) $7 - Fresh Rolls with cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, bean sprouts and omelet. This is a unique roll you do not see elsewhere and it was worth a try. It's a soft roll that has mild flavor. Panang Curry with Shrimp $12 - The medium level spiciness is subtle. I think I would enjoy the hot and will try that next time. I like that it comes with a lot of vegetables (bell pepper, baby corn, jalapeno and broccoli). Stir Fried Basil with Veggies $11 - The sauce is tasty, but sweeter than I prefer. Lots of fresh veggies in this dish - mushrooms, basil leaves, onion, bell pepper, baby corn, snow pea, broccoli, string bean and jalapeno. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2020

Wow! Spring roll appetizer includes 3(!) of these large beauties.

Keyshawndre C.

Our favorite local hang-out is Mangy Dawg (best chicken strips you've ever tasted), but man, CK Pad Thai impressed us! We've lived in south Hanover Park for three years and finally tried this place since it's just a few blocks from home, haha... First, the prices! OMG. They're actually *fair* compared to some of the crazy $16.99+/entree costs we're seeing at the local Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants... The Pad Thai here is like $11 and even our incredible, shrimp-generous Fresh Spring Rolls were only $7.50 (that's literally a bargain since they're huuuge with a delightful peanut sauce). We also ordered the Chicken Satay appetizer, which was perfectly cooked chicken and generous portions. The Pad Thai was light on toppings while more heavy on noodles, but it still was really good! I'd add more veggies to it and peanut bits. There was so much, I had a great lunch the next day. :D Meanwhile, the Yellow Curry was delicious and I'd highly recommend that; very good sauce and plenty of vegetables in it. Finally, the Baby Banana Rolls! Deep-fried rolls filled with banana and featuring a chocolate sauce?- YES PLEASE. Heed my advice though: this item is deep-fried, so you may need to eat it first or it will get soft. We tossed it into an air-fryer and it crisped right up, but just and FYI. Otherwise, these were delicious and glad we ordered one for each person! (Portions are generous, but it's too good to share!)

Kunihiko K.

Late afternoon on Wednesday, we tried this small Thai restaurant in our area. If I describe it in a few words, it was a "hidden gem"! I give 5 stars out of 5 without any doubt as a total experience. Our order: Iced Thai coffee Young coconut juice Lunch specials of..... - Vegetarian Drunken noodle - Thai pepper steak with fried dumpling, soup of the day, and white rice. Drink Iced Thai coffee - 5 stars out of 5. Nice and strong coffee with good sweetness. We did try Thai coffee before, but it still went above our expectation. Young coconut juice - 5 stars out of 5. Never tried it before, so it was an adventurous choice for me. Glad I did! So gentle coconut flavor, and big chunk of coconut slices and soft sherbet of coconut juice ice (?). Not sweet at all, just natural coconut flavor. It did clean up flavors between each food. Reminds me of tea's function in Indian cuisine. Appetizer: Fried dumpling - 5 out of 5. I usually prefer grilled dumplings to fried ones. But they offered fruity dipping sauce with them, that did change my mind. Cooking was perfect, texture was crispy outside and juicy meat inside. The dipping sauce was yummy and took away oily flavor. I kept dipping dumpling to the sauce every small bite. Lol yum Soup of the day (Cilantro, rice and chicken soup) - 5 out of 5. It was a chicken base soup but their cilantro made a completely different balance of flavors. I loved it! Thai pepper steaks with white rice - 3.5 stars out of 5. Beef was tender and easy to eat. Sauce got rather sweet and soy sauce-like taste. It was good, I liked it. But comparing to other menus, this one seemed a little less powerful. Nothing wrong with it, good volume and gentle flavor for Thai cuisine beginner like me. Vegetarian Drunken noodle - 5 out of 5. Ok, during Covid time, we started buying frozen "drunken noodle" bags from our local grocery market. But I realized they were not authentic. Drunken noodle in this restaurant has heavy straight punch of Smokey flavors from the first bite. Every bite, flavor got even better and better. It was impressive! I want to order it again and again, definitely the dish of the day this time. My image of Thai food was simply "spicy". And I felt a little scared to try because my stomach is weak to those spices. But glad we tried, it got so much flavors I didn't know. I think they offer surprises more than just yummy foods. I do want try "Thai curry" menus next time!

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Jacqui B.

13 years ago

Very good, but I do wish the curries were less watery. Recommend: Yellow Curry, Chicken Satay, Tiger Cries, Evil Jungle Shrimp. The stir fried basil was pretty boring, and the spring rolls are very plain, but everything else I've had was great. read more

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Patrick C.

9 years ago

Service was fine. Food looked good but was bland - not authentic, I guess it is meant for people who like American bland food.

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Peter U.

16 years ago

I'm a bit surprised that my all-time favorite Thai place is a mile from my home in the beigeness of suburbia. Good cuisine is finally making its way out here. Anyway, my "usual" is the lad nar, which is consistently excellent. read more

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Redrico R.

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15 years ago

This place is an excellent place to get your Thai food fix in the area! Food presentation is amazing! I love the golden ball appetizer!

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Roumany S.

14 years ago

We've been frequenting this place for years and finally had time now to write a review. There's a lot to like about this place. Our standard rotation includes the Tom Kha soup with chicken which is like coconut milk mixed with a tom yum. Its nice and creamy and comes with two different types of mushrooms and tomatoes. We also get the Pad See Ew with beef and the Basil Fried Rice with chicken. Sometimes we'll substitute Pad Thai instead of Pad See Ew. We've tried some of the appetizers which are generally good. Recently we had the CK Roll which seemed to be lacking some flavor. Is like a springroll cut up like sushi and even has some cream cheese but theres no meat or fish. It was ok but probably wouldnt order it again since there are other options such as chicken satay and crab rangoons. Give this place a try they are reliable and reasonably priced. read more

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Traci B.

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13 years ago

I came in one Friday for a carry out order. Little place but it was really crowded which is always a good sign. I wasn't quite sure what to order so I ordered the cashew chicken, crazy noodles with beef, and crab rangoons. Crab rangoons were awesome with plenty of filling and good sauce with it. Crazy noodles had a great kick to it and the veggies were really fresh. It was awesome! The cashew chicken was just ok but that was probably because I was comparing it to how great the crazy noodles were. I love to see small places like this doing well and I will definitely be back! read more

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Michael R.

12 years ago

Terrific Thai food. Nice ambiance. Wonderful service. Surprisingly modest prices.

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Herbert P.

12 years ago

Excellent Thai restaurant right here in Carol Stream! They have the entire gamut of "typical" Thai dishes - Tom Yum Kai, Crazy Noodle, Pad See Ewe (sp?), and of course Pad Thai, to name a few. Quality has been great for all, and their recipes and chef are good. They know me there by name since it's my main "emergency dinner" takeout place. I highly recommend it!! read more

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Kerry D.

11 years ago

I had potstickers and crazy noodles with pork. Both were fine but definitely not outstanding. Potstickers order is 6 pieces which is a fair value. Crazy noodles portion was smaller than I'm used to at home but also was only $8 so not a terrible value. Service was efficient and friendly. Overall it was fine. No real negatives but also nothing special. Hence 3 stars - just average. read more

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Angela Z.

16 years ago

I like this place. It's a nice family owned place and very clean and warm looking and cute inside. Good crab rangoons and good quality food all around. They also have a VERY reasonable lunch special that includes entree and your choice of appetizer for only $6.95! The only thing that I wish was that the Chicken Pad Thai, while not bad, just had more flavor to it. It was just a little on the bland side flavorwise (and I don't even like spicy food). But still had good quality chicken in it and the service was fast and friendly. I would say this is one of the better Thai places in the suburbs. read more

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Andrew W.

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16 years ago

a little different flavor than other local places. not blown away but solid thai. if they are close to you give them a go (we only went because our favorite in wheaton is closed on sundays). read more

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J O.

16 years ago

Great food and service. Have to try the Catfish Pad Pick Khing. Really good place to go to if you like spicy food and make sure you print out a coupon from their website, makes a good deal even better... read more

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Todd D.

12 years ago

I love Thai food so was pumped to try this place within a nile from where I live. Unfortunately it was nothin special. That said it wasn't bad but the taste did not pack a punch at all like good Thai places do. If you don't like strong bold flavors than this is the place for you. For me, I will drive the additional distance to go else where when I am craving some good Thai food. read more

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Theresa -.

12 years ago

Ok, so I'm rounding up. 4 stars didn't seem enough to give. The servers are helpful and service is usually quick. My favorites are the Tom Kha soup and Crazy noodles. The Tom Kha is the best anywhere! If you ask them to add onions to the Tom Kha soup, it even better. Adding some of the red spicy sauce is delicious too. The Pad Thai is good also. Well, actualy everything they make is good. They remember customers, which is nice too. My only request is when they have eggplant in a dish, that they cook it a little more. read more

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Kathy N.

11 years ago

First time here. I am sorry I've never been in here before. The good is delicious. I had the chicken pad Thai. Yummy!! For lunch it comes with jasmine rice soup and a crab Rangoon. The soup was fragrant and good. Great sauce with the crab Rangoon. Very friendly and attentive service. I will be back for sure. read more

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Allison E.

11 years ago

All the food I've tried here was really tasty, and not greasy. The vegetables are always crispy, and not limp and overcooked. If you want food more spicy or less spicy, they can accomodate you. You can make the traditionally spicy meals unspicy and they still taste great. You'll get lots of extra hot sauces as well. Their duck is so flavorful, and duck can sometimes taste pretty bad if not seasoned well. Their cold side salads are also really crispy and tasty. read more

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Yelp R.

8 years ago

I have visited CK Pad Thai a few times and I would say the place is way below average. The food is not tasty and lacks flavor. The food is not worth the price you pay. I gave 2 stars because their soups are okay ( regular). read more

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Titiksha V.

8 years ago

We are vegetarians and we had Veggie egg rolls and had the Panang curry and spicy fried rice. It was really tasty and good food. Service was quick and staff was really nice and friendly. They made sure our order was made with our specifications. I would surely come back again read more

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Deez D.

18 years ago

One of the best places for pad thai. Star of Siam in Chi town was my favorite pad thai spot until I found this place near my house. I only get pad thai at Thai places so I can't say much about the other food but the pad thai is the shit! read more

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J K.

18 years ago

The food was very tasty and fresh. There are several Thai places much closer to home but it's worth the drive.

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S E L.

14 years ago

Beef panang, shumai, Thai iced tea, chicken rice soup. Perfect lunch! Yum...I'm hungry now.

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Rebecca T.

14 years ago

Delicious thai food- and the people there are so friendly and sweet. Have only ordered the carry out. Pad Thai Pad Cashew and fried rice. Very delicious. I like how at other Thai restaurants you can order mild hot extra hot etc. At this one- you cant- they just give you a little side of hot pepper paste ( not the same) and I wish you could get a side of fried rice substituted instead of having to order a whole dinner. Price for two entrees and fried rice $35. Kinda pricey for carry out. read more

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David Y.

13 years ago

Just ordered. Great place. Glad we went by all of the reviews. Ordering over the phone was a breeze. Courteous service and we used the coupons on the website without hassle,. We ordered Thai fried rice, Thai Pepper Steak and Sampling Platter. Reasonable price, arrived on time. We would have given 5stars, if only that the food wasn't piping hot. That being said, portions were huge, and what we ordered would had fed 4 people easy, we were only two. The selection of sauces and veggies were fresh and tasty. Would definitely order again based on this experience. read more

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Becky F.

13 years ago

I've been to CK Pad Thai a few times now, and I've loved it every time. I've tried a new dish each time. Although I do have my favorite Thai dishes, I seriously want to try everything on this menu! Food was fantastic each time, I've had the same server each time, and he is very attentive, very friendly. It's a very nice little gem of a restaurant that I'm very happy to have found! read more

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Amy S.

12 years ago

Amazing! My uncle brought us to one of his favorite places. Shrimp red curry and Crazy noodles!! Yum!

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Brian K.

11 years ago

Good thai food at an affordable price. Ask for the baby egg rolls, they are a stand out on the menu for sure read more

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Amar N.

11 years ago

Excellent food. Spicy Basil chicken and spicy panang curry were the best.

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Monika J.

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11 years ago

Quietly tucked away in a side plaza, I'm so glad I found this place. Probably one of the only places I know of in the suburbs to get quality Thai food without spending too much read more

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Jake J.

9 years ago

I moved to Carol Stream and the biggest task is always finding new favorites. It is the simple things like dry cleaners, restaurants, etc. This was the second Thai place I tried and it contends with my old favorites from my days in Skokie. Food is flavorful and the spice is right. I like more spice than the average bear and I get it here. Clearly, based on the red curry I tried the first time in, I will be back to try a number of items on their menu. Love this place. The staff is very nice too. Can't miss with these guys. read more

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L M.

18 years ago

A gem in the western suburbs. The food is always fresh and delicious. The service is always warm and friendly (family owned). My current favorite is the beef salad! Their lunch special special is an incredible value. An always-satisfying casual dining experience read more

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Mr M.

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14 years ago

Best tai food in the area. Spicy chicken fried rice is to die for.......

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Kimpha C.

13 years ago

Delicious authentic Thai food. Always friendly service. Small, quaint, and peaceful dining. Thai fried rice is flavorful. My family and I have been coming here for years. read more

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Jason D.

13 years ago

Good price and very tasty food. I carried out some pad siew which was super delicious. I will definitely be back.

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Travis N.

11 years ago

Hands down best thai food in the area, whenever I'm not sure what to eat, this place has got me covered, very affordable too. 10 dollars will easily feed you here. read more

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Joshua L.

11 years ago

Good yellow curry. Carry out was fast. Rice was cooked well. Basil chicken had mushrooms which we are not the biggest fan of.

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Stephanie B.

10 years ago

I really enjoy the food from CK Pad Thai. We've been ordering food for several years and never disappointed. The portions are very generous and a great value. I am vegetarian and love the variety of menu items. They'll even substitute tofu in dishes where substitution isn't listed. They are also able to leave fish sauce out of dishes by request. I recommend the fried tofu appetizer or the egg rolls. All the curries are wonderful for entrees. My spouse who eats meat enjoys the Thai country dinner. Delivery is great! read more

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Alicia C.

10 years ago

LOVE THIS PLACE FOR THAI FOOD. Pad prick cat fish, panang curry, pot sticker, tom yum.... My family has never been disappointed. It's always fresh and the people are so courteous and friendly. read more

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Adam F.

8 years ago

The 5 stars is for the Pad Thai with tofu, I have been coming here for a few years to order that exclusively. That is my go-to for any Thai style spot, and this place has never failed me yet. The thin noodles are perfect, and they never forget the limes. Order it medium spicy and you cannot go wrong. Thank you CK. read more

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Trang N.

8 years ago

This is the place I used to frequent. The food was averaged compare to other Thai places I visited. It serves it purpose when I have a crave for Thai food because it's close to home. The reason I gave it two stars is because of the service. I came in for food and relaxation and the waiter was too nosy. Asking personal questions and won't leave me alone to eat. This is not the only time. Every time I ate here was the same. I was overcharged $12 today and when he noticed that I knew, he was not even said sorry. WARNING: double check your bill, especially when you're with company and busy talking and just hand over your payment without looking. I don't like dishonest people and probably won't come back to eat at this place again. read more

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Sarah G.

17 years ago

This is one of my favorite restaurants. Service is very nice and food is delicious!! We were trying to find good Asian restaurant around this area andwe found one! I am keep telling my friends about this restaurant and all of my friends love CK Pad Thai's food too!! You definitely should try it! Oh yearh, don't forget to finish your meal with very sweet Thai ice coffee or Thai style ice tea!! Yummy read more

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950 W Army Trail Rd
Carol Stream, IL 60188
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(630) 830-8522
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What time does CK Pad Thai open?

CK Pad Thai opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.CK Pad Thai opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does CK Pad Thai close?

CK Pad Thai closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.CK Pad Thai closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.CK Pad Thai closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.CK Pad Thai is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PMFri 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat 4:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun Closed

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Does CK Pad Thai take credit cards?

Yes, CK Pad Thai takes credit cards.

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Does CK Pad Thai serve alcohol?

Yes, CK Pad Thai serves alcohol. Full Bar

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Does CK Pad Thai have TVs?

Yes, CK Pad Thai has TVs.

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Does CK Pad Thai have bike parking?

Yes, CK Pad Thai has bike parking.

Does CK Pad Thai have outdoor seating?

No, CK Pad Thai does not have outdoor seating options.

Does CK Pad Thai have parking?

Yes, CK Pad Thai has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does CK Pad Thai have free WiFi?

No, CK Pad Thai does not have free WiFi.

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Pa Lian

A culinary delight! If you haven't had Burmese food before, this is the real deal and is worth the…read moretrip from Chicago. My partner is Burmese and also loved the food. We had the tea leaf salad, which had just the right blend of crunch and spice. The samusas were hot and flesh and the flavor of both the mohinga and coconut chicken noodle dish I had were phenomenal. And of course the service was impeccable. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. We can't wait to be back and try the tofu salad and Shan noodles next time.

I was visiting from the San Francisco Bay area, and a lifelong friend took me to lunch here. It…read moredefinitely reminded me of the flavors and quality of the Burmese food from home. I'd rate it on par, or even better, than San Francisco's Burmese options. Service was much friendlier here, that's for sure! Tawk was a delightful host...making jokes along with dish recommendations. Sadly, we gobbled up the food before I remembered to take photos. D'oh! I highly recommend the Tea Leaf salad--a Burmese staple and a real treat if you haven't had it before. Very flavorful and just a hint of spice (don't eat the sliced peppers if you're spice-adverse, but we devoured them). We also had Shan Noodles (B8). I also recommend that. A mild to medium spice level and very tasty. Generous portions. Two dishes was enough for two though I wish we had tried the spring rolls or samosas too--we might have had leftovers if we had! The restaurant itself is inviting and clean. They did a good job considering the location in a strip mall. The lighting looks nice, and the textured walls add to the inviting ambience.

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Simply Thai Bistro

We were in the Wheaton area and had a taste for Thai food on a very cold Thursday night. There was…read moreno one in the restaurant when we arrived so service was very good. The decor is very nice and they offer a wide selections of appetizers,soups,rice and noodle dishes. We did notice their prices are higher than other Thai restaurants we have eaten at My wife had their Coconut Soup with chicken. It was very flavorful with a blend of coconut milk broth,lemongrass,lime, mushrooms and chicken. (17.95) I always have Pad See Ewe but this time I went with shrimp instead of chicken. I should have stayed with chicken..the shrimp were small and basically frozen from a bag with very little flavor. (18.95) Portions were small in my opinion for the price. We did notice a constant flow of pickups for takeout but since Simply Thai is not close to where we live,not sure I would make the effort to go back again.

With temperatures below zero we were looking for comfort food while in the Wheaton area at dinner…read moretime. We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere here including listening to the music consisting of crooners and the soft lit table lamps. Service was given with a smile. I had the Tom Kha coconut soup with chicken. It was flavorful and served in a beautiful china bowl with saucer. My husband had Pad See Ew with shrimp and thought the portion was too small. The prices here are higher than other Thai restaurants that are closer to us.

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I was disappointed with my recent experience because it doesn't seem like the restaurant looks at…read morethe special requests when I place my order online. I've repeatedly asked that they don't include so much rice in the chicken rice soup since it ends up more like wet chicken and rice, and yet they continue to do it. The flavor was pretty bad this time around anyway, so I will not be ordering it again. Strangely enough, the egg drop soup, which I do not normally care for, was quite good. So the quality varies, I guess. Speaking of quality, the vegetable eggrolls were over-cooked and dry, but the shrimp eggroll, which was part of a lunch order, was good. I also tried the fried rice for the first time and was not impressed at all. It looked like Panda Express fried rice, except Panda Express is better. Usually Chinese fried rice is much better than any chain. As for the main dishes, the sesame chicken and teriyaki chicken were good, but the broccoli chicken was just so-so. In the photos online it has a brown sauce, but it came with a white sauce. I'm not sure if that has to do with my special instructions asking to put garlic in it or not, though. I also asked in my special instructions not to provide utensils or any sauce but sweet and sour but they threw in hot mustard, soy sauce, and utensils anyway. So I still don't know if they can see the special instructions or just choose to ignore them. In any case, I will probably still order here occasionally since the location is convenient, but I'm not as thrilled with the food as I was in the past. That being said, they do pack the containers as full as possible which I appreciate as not all places do.

A casual restaurant serving Chinese,Thai and Japanese meals including sushi, vegetarian and vegan…read moreoptions. Went for a Saturday lunch and was delighted they offer lunchean specials. Available from 11am-3pm you get soup of the day along with an egg roll,entree and rice. Super affordable! We started with a Philly Roll which was delicious. Sushi is made fresh and they offer many many options. The presentation was very nice! My wife had the Beef and Broccoli gluten free which was not available on the lunch menu but it was big enough to share. Served piping hot,the flavor was amazing. I had the Chicken Lo Mein lunch special with an egg roll and Egg Drop soup. No rice since it came with noodles. Portion was enough to bring some home. With locations in Arlington Heights, Naperville and Highwood,this is definitely a place to try. I can't wait to go back !

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Somsri Thai Cuisine

We came here just after they opened for weekday lunch, there is a smaller dining area with a few…read moretables with a kitchen in the back. There is parking but it did seem to get busy with the multiple businesses in the complex. Staff were friendly and efficient. Our food came quickly when we ordered and we appreciated the lunch special portion sizes. Appetizers were a bit expensive for the amount you get, but all the food was delicious. We ordered the crab rangoon and chicken satay, Thai iced tea and a pad see eiw lunch special with 3 vegetable spring rolls. The lunch special is available weekdays from 11am-2pm, come with appetizer of the day and the entree of your choice from a list. It was nice to see the place relatively busy on a weekday with takeout orders, delivery people coming in and we were one of a few people dining in as well. There is a higher price for paying with credit card vs cash.

I found this little hidden gem in the next town over from Wheaton. It's a small restaurant over by…read morethe train tracks, I've never stayed to eat there because I live close by. It's a family owned restaurant, they are friendly from the time I've picked u my food. They are also available on Uber eats I' believe. But so far these are the items I have tried: 5/5 stars: Egg drop soup- there egg drop soup is so good and unique! I have to be in the mood for this soup but they add veggies in theirs which I love. However, it's a little pricey for a vegetarian soup. I think the large is $10! 2.5/5 stars: Crab Rangoon- they look like money bags, which I've had before in a Thai restaurant. I don't know what it is about their crab Rangoon's however I feel like they're almost very bland and you can't really taste the flavor of crab Rangoon, which is why I gave that rating. 5/5 stars: Chicken Pad See Eiw- absolutely love this dish it's full of flavor, veggies and protein. 5/5 stars: Chicken Penang Curry- it's one of the most underrated Currys, but it's very good a little sweet a little hot. Served with white rice it's definitely a good try. What I love about this place is I've asked for a higher spice level and they have delivered! I cannot wait to try more items from this restaurant and I will report back hopefully.

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Somsri Thai Menu 06/2026

Thana Thai Restaurant

4.3

(28 reviews)

3.1 mi

Great potstickers…read more Amazing service I needed to add more characters to this review. I really hope that Jerry Reinsdorf sells the White Sox.

This small restaurant is located in a strip mall and has about 8 tables. The walls are bare except…read morefor a few hanging art. The menu offer you the typical Thai dishes like Pad Thai, Pad See Eiw, curry and fried rice. Overall, food was not bad. Thai Iced Tea $5 - Good flavor, not overly sweet. Chive Dumplings (4) $8 - Good texture, could have used more chives. Mussels Thai Herbs (6) $13 - The individual mussels were lined up on the plate. Papaya Salad $8 - The papaya was served on top of iceberg lettuce leaves vs. cabbage. Papaya was crunchy, but not particularly flavorful. Basil Fried Rice with Tofu $14 - Could have used more tofu. Pad See Eiw $19 - Noodles were nicely cooked. Red Curry $18 - I didn't try this dish. Taro Custard $8 - The raspberry cream sauce on the side didn't exactly compliment the flavors of the taro cake. I prefer a different type of Thai custard to this spongy version. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

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Thipi Thai

I love this place. Great food at a great price, the service is awesome too. I have no idea why this…read moreplace is not more popular.

Haven't had a dish we don't like. We have lots of options even with some diet-specific…read morerestrictions that vary in our family. They have vegetarian options. Portions are generous, so $17 for Pad Thai is nothing to gripe about. Service can be slow, but it's worth it - go with someone who's not in a hurry and whose company you enjoy.

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Thai Mojito

Mra Kitchen

4.2

(5 reviews)

5.6 mi

Tried to place an order. Phone number is clearly not working, plus they have no website.read more

Had lunch there today and all I can say it was wonderful. We had a Dragon sushi roll and split Pad…read moreSe Yew. Portions are very generous and the prices are reasonable. You need to try this new restaurant in Wheaton. Believe me you won't be disappointed!

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Pholicious

Went to a Yelp night and had wonderful food and service. I'd definitely drive here again!…read more Even the leftovers were delicious.

Stopped by for a comforting pho meal and ended up trying a variety of dishes. The egg rolls were…read morecrispy and flavorful, the avocado spring roll was fresh and a nice lighter option. Both made for a great start to the meal. For mains, we had the chicken pho and a large traditional pho. The broth in both was rich, aromatic, and clearly well-simmered with the large portion being especially generous. The banh mi sandwiches were also a highlight, perfectly crisp bread with fresh well-seasoned fillings. We also tried the grilled pork Bánh Bao, which was soft and slightly sweet with savory filling, something a bit different and worth ordering. Overall, everything tasted fresh and satisfying with quick service and big portions. Perfect seasoning on some dishes, a great spot I'd happily return to.

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Tasty House1

My husband asked me where I wanted to eat for my 43rd birthday and I was craving Vietnamese but…read morewanted to find a new place. I looked up highly rated Vietnamese restaurants and found Tasty House 1 in Carol Stream. This place is everything we anticipated it to be. The location is nice and has parking in front, inside is super spacious and had a relaxing and breathable ambiance. We ordered a family appetizer platter that came with all the delicious Vietnamese appetizers like: spring rolls, bbq marinated meat, fried eggrolls, grilled jumbo shrimp, meat wrapped in betel leaf, lettuce, noodles, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, daikon, jalapeños, two dipping sauces: peanut butter hoisin and Vietnamese fish sauce. Another appetizer we got separately was the fried calamari which had a great crunchy texture, the absolute best! For our entrees I decided to build my own pho and chose tripe, rib eye steak and quail eggs. My husband got the spicy beef noodle soup (Bun Bo Hue). This is honestly the best Vietnamese we've ever had in our lives!!!! I'm so glad I found this place. Awesome service, food and atmosphere. Zero complaints everything was very fresh and perfect. Our hearts left super happy.

I was here with a large group. This is a small family restaurant, with a surprisingly large menu…read more(not all of which may be in stock). There is a separate vegan menu with half a dozen things on it, and other than the drinks and desserts, pretty much nothing on the regular menu is vegetarian. (The papaya salad, which is on the vegan menu, is a ringer: it contains fish sauce.) You've got your choice of various fruit lemonades, bubble teas, popping bubble teas, jellies, etc. Desserts include flan, Vietnamese yogurt, coconut jelly - none of which you'll be eating onsite as you'll be too full after your entree. Portions are on the large side - even the papaya salad is a meal. I got the peach lemonade, vegetable spring rolls and the tofu, vegetable and noodles, which turned out to be a soup, basically Vietnamese ramen. The spring rolls are tasty and come with peanut sauce; the vegetable broth was savory with lots of baby bok choy, plenty of noodles and cubes of fried tofu - it was even better with some of the homemade hot sauce, which I highly recommend. The lemonade comes in a bubble tea disposable cup and contains tiny pieces of fruit - very fruity, not very citrusy. Service was friendly and very personable, which helps if you're serving 16 people. All of whom were happy.

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Next time going to ask for traditional condiments w/ this sandwich. Feels like it's been Americanized.

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Village Tavern and Grill of Carol Stream

I can't believe I forgot to write an updated review from my visit recently…read more I hadn't been here in years but my husband wanted to try the All You Can Eat Fish Fry. We chose to sit on the patio since the weather was nice and I don't care for how dark it is inside the restaurant. Our server was great: friendly and attentive. I got the BLT which was fine. I didn't care much for the mayonnaise they use, but the bacon was cooked as I requested (crispy) and there was a lot of it! I liked the fries that came with it. My husband really enjoyed the clam chowder that came with his meal as well as the fish and fries. The hush puppies were small and dry but those tend to be almost everywhere. His first round of fish was so filling he didn't even want or need a refill. The star of the show for me was the cheese quesadilla appetizer. Not only was it huge, but the pico de gallo inside made it very flavorful. It came with a very generous helping of sour cream and guacamole as well. I liked it so much I might have that as my meal next time so I don't have to share but I want to try some other menu items too so we shall see. Either way, we will be back soon.

I received an offer on Facebook for BOGO chicken strips so we decided to come here for lunch and…read moregive this place a try. The restaurant is very cozy and comfortable. Lots of televisions with captions, perfect place to come if you want to watch sports. I love the tall ceilings and the separate bar area for people over 21. They have a video gaming area too. Lots of great items on the menu. I forgot to take pictures but there are some already posted so posted the photos of the drink menu on the table. There is a lot of parking. The food is great, the atmosphere, and the staff are great! Will be back!

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Dirty Shirley is really good take me back to my child out with the liquor of course.

Ethio Beans

I loved trying out this restaurant. From the outside, it's not very appealing, and even when you…read morewalk in, it doesn't immediately feel like a standout spot. But don't let that fool you--the food more than makes up for it. Everything is made fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and every dish I tried was absolutely delicious. They also offer tea ceremonies for groups, which I thought was a fantastic and unique touch. I can't wait to go back!

Stop 3 on our global cuisine adventure takes us to Ethio Beans in Carol Stream…read more The service and hospitality was fantastic, they're very patient for newbies like me who have never had Ethiopian food. We had the Shekla Tibs, collard greens, kitifo, and the coffee and tea. My favorite was the Shekla tibs and I'm obsessed with the tea. My partner said he could live on the collard greens and coffee. The ambiance was authentic and had several booths and tables, connected to a grocery store. Overall, I'm thrilled to have tried something new and had a great experience. My partner who's had Ethiopian food before very much enjoyed it. Definitely give them a try! The world may be large but it is places like this that shrink it enough for everyone to be able to experience other cultures and food.

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Red Apple Pancake House

Amazing lobster eggs Benedict, blueberry creeps and Boston cream creeps! Definitely recommend this…read moreplace for breakfast

Stephanie is the best server ever!…read more Happy to be the Duchess here. My husband ordered the Original BLT and fries. It came with soup too, but he didn't want any. My only gripes are no vegan options (get with the times!), and the $1.50 plate sharing charge.

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J Beez

Certified professionals

Free parking

Amazing food one of the first times I'm leaving a review people are friendly and food was great…read morewill come back

Jbeez is UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT and I'm so glad we decided to check them out again after our visit…read moreover a year ago. They decorated the dining area very nice. Tables are best, tidy and the place is very clean. The Pakistani food is delicious, made fresh daily and they offer halal meat entrees. The menu has expanded quite a bit and offers dishes for every palette from non spicy to spicy both vegetarian and various meats. They had a huge catering order of over 50 Nihari containers that smelled and looked really good! (I'll have to try that next time too!). The Mediterranean Grill items provide hummus, salad and rice accompaniments! I ordered the boneless chicken breast shish kabab which had a generous amount of meat. We also ordered the chicken tikka which came with 4 pcs (2 leg quarters). All the meat had nice seasonings, flavor and were not overly spiced. We ordered 2 lacha paratha's to accompany all the chicken that were really tasty. Even though we were full, we couldn't stop eating the rest of the paratha's! The chai and kheer was spot on and not to be missed! We plan on returning on a weekend to try their puri halwa. The owners are very friendly and make sure you are fully satisfied and happy with your meals. It's a great place for real authentic Desi food!

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Tien Banh Mi & Boba

I saw a reel on this place on my Facebook feed (because I'm old) and knew I had to try this place!…read more Banh minis my absolute favorite sandwich, but I haven't been able to find a good local place in the burbs. Luckily Tien Banh Mi was on my husband's way home from work, so he stopped in and picked some up. He asked for veggies on the side so the sandwiches wouldn't get soggy. We tried a few of the classics, and they were incredible. The packaging was so well done, and I love that they wrapped the veggies in a baggie with each sandwich. The boxes the prevent the sandwiches from getting smashed and the name stickers were also a great tough. So much thoughtfulness went into this product and the presentation. I appreciate the attention to detail, it also comes through in the taste. My husband said the service was friendly and they worked quickly to get the order prepped and him out the door. The ambiance was well kept and he smelled delicious in there. I'm looking forward to visiting them with him next time and to lots more banh min in my very near future!

Pork Meatball no cilantro jalapeno Tofu / Dau Hu…read moreTien Special / Dac Biet Brown sugar milk tea Taro milk tea $40 is a pretty good deal but aside from the Tien Special everything is just ... bland. The milk "tea" has no disernable tea or taro, only milk flavor. Sandwiches need sauce. Tien Special is clearly the way to go here.

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Milk tea with boba, 30% sugar, and little ice

JAN’S CRISPY PIZZA

4.6

(59 reviews)

4.3 mi

Everything's about this place was great. From the friendly service over the phone to the…read moreattentiveness of the food that was order. Not to mention the pizza, definitely a great pizza spot compared to the other pizza spots in the area. If you like tasty things crust pizza. This is the place for you. Great inviting ambiance!

Pizza was the "same" recipe as Pie Life, but does not taste as good. The dough must be a diff…read morerecipe because it was meh and too light, the ricotta has a different texture as well, maybe diff brand. We want Jake back!!

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Sicilian with a creamy garlic sauce.

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Local H.

16 years ago

Not really that much variety when it come to ethnic foods in the suburbs and when I stumbled across this THai restaurant in Carol Stream..I said I just had to share....if your looking for great tasting Thai food that's not too far ..this is your place...Always have had friendly service wether I've just called in for pick up to delivery to dining in....pricing is decent and I must say, it is one of my favorite places ... From their popular Pad Thai noodles to their matsuman curry..there's no going wrong with what ever or however you order....I've always asked for my Pas Si Ewe to be cooked extra crispy and they do this without fail and even though its not normally cooked that way....can't wait to order and try all their other dishes...:) read more

Fritz J.

16 years ago

This place has been a fav of mine just as of resent. I only got into Thai a few months ago but I started on the fmwrong foot in Chicago. The other Thai restraint admitted to use ketchup in their dishs... Yuck! But this place was EXTRA good. The food had flavor. And I mean flavor. Spicy, fresh, clean, and best of all the texture was just right! The guys/family let me taste the Thai iced tea. I will defanitly go again! read more

Steve S.

13 years ago

I order from there at least once a month. Killer Pad Thai. Pot stickers ...... awsome. The staff is always on top of their game. Who would have thunk Carol Stream has this little gem. A++++++ read more

James H.

8 years ago

Awesome!! Best Thai food around and the staff is so nice. Been eating here a couple times a month for the last few years. Get the Red Curry....so good. read more

Tania L.