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    Ezankaya

    4.2 (69 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Crying Tiger
    Anna H.

    2.5 Food was average but the scenery was very pretty. Ordered crying tiger but it was very tough and not good compared to others I have had. Service was fine.

    Fried chicken
    Corey S.

    I went here with a large group and they were able to easily accommodate us! Everyone got something a bit different but liked everything we got, especially the crab Rangoon! It is BYOB just FYI. There were also a lot of people coming in to pickup takeout, so that was a good sign!

    Pad Thai and Thai pepper steak
    Stefanie L.

    Came here while in the area and was immediately intrigued that the restaurant offered Thai AND Japanese cuisine! SOLD!! Upon walking in, I noticed the cute, comfy ambience of the restaurant. We were greeted right away and given menus. Everything on the menu looked delicious. There was a point where I felt bad for the waiter because every time he dropped off a dish to our table, we ordered more food each time. The food didn't disappoint! We ordered the crispy chicken wontons, shrimp tempura roll, and Thai bbq beef skewers as just a "few small appetizers ". For our entree we ordered pad Thai with chicken and Thai pepper steak. Oh- and wonton soup. Everything on the menu looked great and I wanted one of everything. All the dishes we had were delicious. I can't wait to go back so I can get through the rest of the menu.

    Betty L.

    We decided to try this place because it was near my friend's house. My initial thought was it was going to just be another thai/sushi place, but I was pleasantly surprised. We arrived during Friday happy hour. There are a couple of deals and I quickly realized there is no alcohol on any of the menu. Not sure if you can BYOB but I focused on food instead. They do have mocktails and you get table water to self serve refills. We got the edamame, spring roll, and crab ragoon apps. All tasted very good. Fried perfectly. I got two entrees like a fatty. Chicken pad Thai and seafood green curry. Both at medium spice which is pretty hot. Totally edible but would caution those who do not have good tolerance. I dumped my rice into my curry which significantly calmed the spice and I ate the whole thing. All the menu prices are relatively low because they charge by protein selection which is often the case for asian restaurants these days. The seafood as a protein included squid, mussel meat, octopus, shrimp. It was good to try. Would get again even though pricy. I basically had to take the whole pad thai to go but it was also good. Did not taste as spicy as the curry. I had a few bites before I boxed it up. I ate it the next night and would say overall, it was a typical pad thai. There was an after taste that I couldn't quite pinpoint. Chicken was not all that. If I had to choose again, I would try their giant prawn version or just do no protein. Service was fine. It looked like there was only one person covering all the tables and takeout. She still checked on us multiple times. I would come back given the opportunity to try their sushi. It is a very cutely decorated space with a Japanese theme. There is paid street parking out front if you are lucky.

    Decor
    Lina W.

    The decor and lighting was super cute! Service is chill. BYOB confirmed. My favorite item of the night is the spicy fruit salad made with typical Thai salad peanut sauce. I wished it was spicier. The raw eggplant was an interesting choice of ingredient as I didn't know you can eat that raw. Next tasty bite was the fried chicken skin. Rice was nicely prepared and fragrant and had a nice bite. Everything else flavor and texture wise fell flat for me. The sauces were overly sweet for my preference. The crab lacked spice and salt. The ribs and wings had too much sugary sauce on it. Gizzards were super overcooked to the point it was hard to bite. Thankfully they understood and removed it from our bill. So perhaps I didn't order the right things as some items were hit or miss. But I'd give it another shot.

    Crying Tiger
    Andrew P.

    I typically steer clear from restaurants that offer a fusion of both Thai and Japanese, however this place did a great job in terms of the Thai food we ordered (we did not order anything Japanese). There were actually people from Thailand who were dining in here which made us feel like we had picked a good spot. They are currently BYOB as I write this review (8/2025) and they have a happy hour for food options between 4-6pm during the week (not sure about Friday). We ordered the Crying Tiger & and edamame to start (both on their happy hour)... and then eventually ordered Pad See Ew with Tofu and the Khao Moo Dang Moo Grob (bbq pork and crispy pork on rice) which came with a small soup. Service was great and food was amazing. Definitely need to come back and try their speciality plates. Also, the inside is super cute and inviting! A great spot to take a date or friends!

    Bamee Garlic Chicken
    Cheryl W.

    I've had the pad see ewe and panang curry for delivery. The pad see ewe was perfect. I wish the panang curry had more vegetables in there, but had the perfect consistency. For dine-in I've had the khao soi, mom's curry puffs, and papaya salad. All of these things were amazing and I want to definitely come back and try some other things. This place is perfect for a long relaxing lunch. I must come back for the lunch specials and the happy hour specials.

    Lisa N.

    I ate at Ezankaya during Chicago's Thai Festival! I loved the sausages (heart emoticon) The noodles were good too but forgive me for my memory is foggy since the festival happened a while back I think. The chicken wings I do not know where they are from but they were good too. Honestly I am just guessing everything at this point but it's thai food so it must've been good right?

    Mango Sticky Rice
    Lana T.

    Came here for a late dinner with the girls and it was such a great ambiance. My friend was Thai so recommended this place and it was so good. We had crab Rangoon, pad Thai, hot pot and cry tiger. This fed 5 people and the service was amazing. The waiter took our order and our drinks came out pretty quick. The Thai tea was really good was a nice color and flavor. The people here were so kind, even after closing time we were sitting around to talk and they didn't rush us out. Recommend coming here for a night dinner or even lunch. They have some great happy hour deals as well.

    Crab Rangoon take out
    Gabrielle B.

    I saw a random influencer video advertisement for this restaurant and was immediately intrigued- I'm always on the hunt for amazing pad Thai. I ordered thru door dash for a Friday evening treat; pad Thai chicken, crab Rangoon, and dragon roll (I love that they have sushi here). I love the crab Rangoon, it's on the sweeter side, but creamy and delicious. Pad Thai was so flavorful. They put foil in the bottom of the takeout box, which I thought was a really smart way to maintain the sauce and help it to easily slide out. The dragon roll was excellent too. I would order all of this again! Can't wait to try it in person as well.

    Crying Tiger
    Throuple's C.

    A: Dearest yelpies, this was probably the most average Thai food I have ever had. It's good, but not great. I won't lie, as it does pain me to say this, it kinda smelled a bit bad in there (toilet might be the scent but I'm not positive). The atmosphere, however, was beautiful and I might even go back ONLY just because of that. Pad see ewe was fine but the crying tiger was pretty disappointing. Meat was extremely tough and burnt. I give this place a 2.9. E: I ordered the pad see ewe and the Thai tea. In my opinion, there are other restaurants in the area that you should visit instead. The noodles of the pad see ewe had a good texture, but lacked in flavor. The main selling point would be the ambiance and lighting of the restaurant. However, I wouldn't visit again. I rate this place a 2.2. D: i ordered crying tiger. it was fine. like i wouldn't complain about it but i probably wouldn't get it again. pad see ew was pretty mid too. wish they cared about the food as much as the vibe. 2.5 Overall: 2.5

    Green Curry Fried Rice
    Suhani A.

    This place has the best food EVER!! The decor is so beautiful, and the food is just the star. I cannot describe how good the Thai food is here. You just have to try it. If you like Thai food, come here because it will actually blow your mind. I would say this is my favorite Thai spot in Chicago at this point and I don't think I need to keep trying new places anymore because I will keep returning. Absolutely delicious and big portions! So worth it!

    Thai Spiced Ribs/ Zap Heng
    Susan L.

    Again Yelpers saved the day! I was on a quest to find good fried chicken as it was a good friends birthday. We decided to go to Ezankaya through the many good reviews. They delivered. As we entered the restaurant, our eyes were amazed by the decorations. We dined in and just kept gazing at the wonderful Asian accents and art that are on the walls, ceiling and all around. The service was good and friendly though I think would benefit by having another server to help. We started with the crab rangoon which was made out of crispy wontons and we had to fight for the last piece. Nuf' said. Followed by the Wing Zapp! Ok hear me out, there are 4 pieces, but it's the whole wing which includes the tiny drumstick attached. Meaning if you go to a Western restaurant it's like 8 pieces. I mean I like to enjoy a whole bucket of these and sit on the couch with my favorite beverage, and not care for the day. It was very good as it's crispy and tasty! We finally ordered the entrees. The Hainan Fried Chicken Rice was good. The fried chicken is delicious as well, with some tasty ginger seasoned chicken rice and a sweet chili glaze. It's close to the Malaysian style but not exactly the same. The pork rib and the omelette with chicken were good and the guys in our party just inhaled it. The squid with duck salted egg was interesting. While the squid was fresh and tender, the sauce was one would expect as you mix duck egg and oyster sauce in a stir fry. We will return very soon to try other dishes as I heard their curry noodles are good and they have a lot more on their menu to try. Great for parties and groups, even date nights and friends get together! Note while it does say Thai and Japanese fusion, there also separate Thai and Japanese type dishes. It's worth a visit! So fun.

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    Small but cozy place. We were able to call ahead and make a reservation…read more Moo ping (pork skewers with sticky rice) - 10/10. My toddler devoured this. Could have easily done a second order. Papaya salad - 9/10. Really good. I loved the dried shrimp. Crispy chicken salad - 10/10. This was sooo good. Tiger cry - 5/10. Normally a favorite for me at Thai restaurants. This one was overcooked, which was unfortunate. Crab fried rice - 7/10. Solid. Chunks of crab. Mango with sticky rice - 8/10. Needed more mango but it was delicious.

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