Hom Mali

I had the Penang curry, and it was beyond delicious. I ordered it medium spicy, which was a little…read moremild for me, but I really like spicy food. My co-worker had one of the noodle dishes. Definitely not Pad Thai, lol, so explore a bit on the menu. We also tried the Gyo Khai Nok, a quail egg wrapped in a crispy fried wonton sheet and served with tamarind sauce. It was unique, tasty, and unlike any appetizer I've had before. The space is tight, but the service was quick and friendly. I'd absolutely go back.

Instant classic…read more While Tuk Tuk is a bit expensive, it's always worth it. You know exactly what you are getting and it's always phenomenal, there isn't a single thing I have tried I haven't liked. This is such a good spot to go with friends or for a casual date night. The staff is friendly and they are happy to explain different dishes. This one is regularly on repeat for me!

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MANGO STICKY RICE

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Muan Jai Thai Kitchen

4.2(116 reviews)

1.1 mi•Near North Side

Had dinner at Muan Jai Thai Kitchen. It's a cute, small little restaurant with a cozy feel. We…read moreordered the basil fried rice, Panang curry, and Mango sticky rice. The flavors of the main dishes were very good, but we unfortunately did not like the mango sticky rice. One thing to keep in mind is their spice scale. We asked for "medium spicy," but it turned out to be quite spicy. If you can't handle a lot of heat, I definitely recommend asking for "mild" instead. To help tone down the heat, we ordered some peanut sauce on the side. The sauce was served warm, which was a great touch and made it feel like it was made fresh. Overall, it's a good spot for flavorful entrees, just watch out for the spice!

Came here for a late night dinner and I would say this place is so good! Got their traditional…read morepapaya salad and it was so fresh and came in this cute clay pot. We got their panang curry and it came with rice and I wanted to say it was delicious so much flavors. Their mango sticky rice is really good as well. Will definitely be back again. The ambiance inside is nice and so welcoming.

1.9 mi•Ukrainian Village, West Town

Muan Jai Thai Kitchen

Mango sticky rice

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Suea Rong Hai (tiger cry)

JJ Thai Street Food

4.4(575 reviews)

Had a lunch there with my friends in Chicago. Actually it was highly recommended by one of my…read morefriends, who said "she had tried almost every dish on the menu". Indeed, this spot did not let me down! It is a small Thai restaurant in West Loop, with a large menu featuring monthly specials and quite a few dishes I rarely find in other Thai restaurants in U.S. For food, we ordered the following: 1. Khao Ka Moo: a stewed pork hock platter served with rice, pickled mustard greens, shitake mushrooms, sauce (similar to soy-sauce) and egg (which I opted out). It was my first time to have pork hock in a Thai restaurant. The meat was juicy and the skin was mouth-melting. Highly recommended. 2. JJ Tiger Cry: Basically grilled ribeye served with Thai style sides. The ribeye was cooked at ~medium well. I wish it could be a fattier cut and cooked for a shorter time, but my friend thought the temp. was perfect for her. It was served with a Thai sauce and cabbage+carrot slaw. 3. Green Curry Chicken: my sister's entree. The curry tasted refreshing and flavorful. It was also great that the dish came with both rice noodles and jasmine rice, so you can try both of them -- indeed, the rice noodles, after soaking it in the green curry, tasted heavenly! 4. Yum Hed. Grilled mushroom salad. There were shitake and king oyster mushroom. Served over a bed of fresh lettuce and a kind of spciy, sour sauce. Great as a side. 5. Guay Tiew Tom Tum Koong: Shrimp and rice noodles served in a generous bowl of Tom Yum Soup. It also had much veg. Unfortunately, I am allergic to some seafood so for safety I did not try this dish. Overall, the dishes are of medium sizes, but definitely enough for us. Service was friendly and quick. I may try more dishes the next time I visit Chicago.

Cute spot! Service was prompt and friendly, even while they were slammed. Nice little outdoor…read moreseating area. Got the Thai basil chicken, one of the more flavorful and well done versions of the dish I've tried.

4.0 mi•Ravenswood, Lakeview

Crab fried rice - recommend adding a fried egg

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A9 Gui Chay Tod (tapioca dumplings with chive)

Anna's Thai Kitchen

4.6(144 reviews)

Good food, good vibes, good people. Cannot complain about this place. They also serve halal food!read more

Fresh food, but my main dish, Thai fried rice with shrimp, was a bit questionable. It was too oily…read moreand although I asked for medium spice level, it was still too hot. The vegetable egg rolls are very good as well as the cucumber salad, which was sliced a little too thick. I also had the Thai iced coffee which was too sweet.

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Fried Oysters

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Thai Spoon & Sushi

3.8(373 reviews)

2.6 mi•South Loop

We recently visited and had egg rolls, Kara-age chicken and chicken fried rice. The flavoring on…read moreeverything was ... Light and super dependent on added sauces (that you got very small portions of) to add flavor and depth. Maybe it's just a matter of mis-ordering. Pluses: The food was hot, wait staff attentive and the location was convenient.

This is me and my husband's #1 pick when we order takeout…read more What more can I say? Here is our typical order: - pad see ew with tofu - 2 Thai iced teas - pad Thai chicken - Mexican maki - 2 separate orders of Mango Sticky Rice (we can't share because we both love it so much here) If we are REALLY hungry, then we add a tuna sushi roll. We always have leftovers with our order. Makes for great leftovers. We love Thai Spoon!

2.1 mi•West Town, Ukrainian Village

Lots of seating

Pad Se-Ew

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Silli Kori | Thai

4.4(382 reviews)

Decided to give this place a try on a whim since it's in my neighborhood. Walked in on a Saturday…read morenight and there were just a few tables there. The service was super quick and the food came out so fast! We loved everything we had. There's so much Thai food in the city but this place had a good mix of traditional Thai dishes and things i haven't seen elsewhere! The food was well prepared and well portioned so we had leftovers for home! Would definitely go there again or order takeout!

had the massaman curry lunch special and the cucumber salad appetizer (total was $15 for both) was…read morevery tasty. would 100% return. They did a really great job with the curry

Inside view

Red Curry Entree

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Fresh Rolls

Serai

4.0(16 reviews)

1.4 mi•DePaul

I've been going to Serai for years, which makes this review especially disappointing to write. I'm…read morenot sure if there has been a change in management or the kitchen, but this was by far the worst experience I've ever had here. The food was completely underwhelming, and when we shared our concerns with the staff, nothing was done to address them. The service was equally disappointing. Our server spent much of the time sitting on her phone while we waited for basic service like water refills, being asked about drinks, and receiving the drinks we ordered. We repeatedly had to get up and find someone just to receive attention. As for the food, the gyoza was bland and tasted like unseasoned pork. The lemongrass beef stew curry, which was highly recommended, arrived cold, had an odd texture, and lacked any real flavor. Most shocking of all were the drunken noodles. I've ordered them countless times over the years and always considered them among the best in Chicago. This time, I couldn't get past a single bite. Every dish was left unfinished. We didn't finish a single plate and didn't take any leftovers home--something that never happens for us. Between the poor service and incredibly disappointing food, this was an awful dining experience from start to finish. Unfortunately, after being a longtime customer, I won't be returning.

Serai is now at Kapitan. The shared space has plenty of seating. The staff is nice…read more I had their Roti Canai and Nasi Lamak. Both dishes were super flavorful and had such depth. They probably have the best Malaysian food in the city. I highly recommend you give them a try!

Minority-owned & operated

Rojak merah

Serai interior

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Nasi lemak with nyonya curry chicken

EaThai

4.5(130 reviews)

3.8 mi•Avondale

Locally owned & operated

A stone throw away from my place and always wanted to try. Would not go back…read more Staff 5/5 Food 2.5/5 Price 2/5 Portion size 2/5

We came here for a Saturday night dinner. The place unfortunately only had just another table being…read moreoccupied. Would have liked this place to be a little bit more full. The staff here was very welcoming and our food came out very quickly. My wife ordered her usual Pad See ew with chicken and I ordered their Pad Khee Mao with beef. Both dishes tasted delicious. I ordered my pad Khee Mao very spicy and that's exactly what they gave me. Overall to solids dishes prices fairly and plenty of food. Will definitely be returning.

Khao Yum Kai Saab

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Star of Siam

3.4(1.5k reviews)

1.5 mi•Near North Side

Came here a couple of times and they are so nice! The food came out really quick and their papaya…read moresalad is so fresh and good. I really liked their curry and you can adjust the spice to your likening. Overall the ambiance is really amazing inside with booth seating or table seating. It can get busy during the weekday after work, but the service we got was really good.

Food: The flavors are always well-balanced--never too strong or too bland--and the quality stays…read moreconsistent every time. The price matches the quality. Service: Nothing over the top, but attentive enough and gets the job done. Ambiance: Simple Thai-style interior. Nothing fancy, but cozy and comfortable.

4.4 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

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SATAY CHICKEN

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SOM TUM SHRIMP

Aroy Thai Restaurant

4.1(493 reviews)

I had not been here in quite sometime and was pleased to find it better than when I last left it…read more In particular, I was really please to find that they now have outdoor seating. (Unfortunately, the sidewdalk is sloped, so the tables are sloped.) C and I order shumai, which in my experience, is served as an appetizer. Our order didn't arrive until after the main course was served. (Note to self: Next time order the main course after the appetizer has been served.) Cuisine: 4 stars - We ordered Basil Rice, to share. The flavor was different than what I have been served elsewhere. More sour than sweet. I think a better balance between sour and sweet would be better. Also, elsewhere, the rice and ground chicken are served tossed together. Here, the rice and chicken arrive on separate plates. It's difficult to mix sticky rice and chicken on a flat place. Nevertheless, the meal was completely acceptable; just a bit different. Service: 4 stars - The server was polite and friendly. Ambiance: 4 stars - We dined outside, but the interior looks nice. It's really nice to find a Thai restaurant with outdoor seating. What to know: It's BYOB (a plus) and does not accept card; only cash. For me, that's also a plus. Would I return? Yes.

Great authentic Thai food! Small space, so we recommend making reservations. Tom Kha was super,…read moreveggie rolls, chicken wings, crab rangoons were the best I ever had! Great location. Cash only but ATM inside.

Inside of restaurant

Crab Rangoon Appetizer, Tom Kha Kai Soup

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Outdoor seating is great for people watching (August, 2026)

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Krste M.

5

6

0

3 years ago

My culinary adventure led me to a nearby Asian gem today, where my hunger pangs steered me toward the Thai fried rice with shrimp from their lunch special menu. Welcomed warmly by the staff, I opted for carryout and was promptly served a delectable meal with a veggie egg roll on the side. The flavors were delightful, but my appetite craved more. Next visit, I'll delve into both the regular and lunch special offerings to satiate my cravings. A definite recommendation for those seeking a savory Asian feast. read more

Meau S.

100

96

2

6 years ago

This is one of our favorite take-out places. Food is fresh and flavorful. We've introduced several friends to it and they all agree that it is a great neighborhood spot. My favorite is the Kra Pow Fried Rice, and my husband loves the green curry. We always get crab Rangoon, too. read more

Alex D.

1

118

3

3 years ago

Wow! This is the best Thai restaurant I've ever been to! The ingredients are so fresh, and the balance of flavors is totally spot on. It's not overly heavy or oily at all, which I so appreciate. Service is friendly and fast. We will be back soon - highly recommended :) read more

Charles V.

0

25

13

2 years ago

Sushi is amazing and the egg rolls are fantastic as well. However the pasta wasn't great and the desert was not impressive at all.

Nathan P.

0

12

2

1 year ago

Horrible customer service. I wouldn't go back to this place if it were the only Thai food in Chicago.

Kamilla S.

0

11

0

8 years ago

Adore this place. Fast and delicious! Thanks for your service. Will come back!

Gary C.

Elite 12

6

80

4

8 years ago

Beautiful presentation and delicious!

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