I was so excited to see yet another Thai place open up in the neighborhood and In on Thai did not disappoint! I order my meal to go and it was ready in about 10minutes (fresh and hot off the grill).I had the crispy flat spring rolls which were yummy. I then had the Pad Kee Mao which was the BEST I've ever had! It had great flavor and a nice kick of spiciness. I will definitely be back soon! read more

In-On Thai - Pad kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Enjoyed the food so much last month, tried having it delivered. The delivery prices were reasonable, the food was the same high quality, and brought hot to the door insulated in under an hour. Almost as good as eating there and can't ask for more for delivery. read more

I ordered the chicken phad thai and chicken red curry to go. Both tasted really good. No complaints here from me. The cashier who rung me up was also extremely sweet and reminded me of one of my aunties. It put a smile on my face. Highly recommended if you're looking for good Thai food near the Boystown neighborhood. read more

Placed a delivery order and it was delivered exceptionally fast. The Tom Kha soup was the best that I have had in the city, no exaggeration!! I have to try it at each place that has it and this was by far the most flavorful, it had a wonderful citrus flavor and the broth was so creamy. It had just the right amount of spice. The other noodle dishes we ordered were tasty too, but this soup is phenomenal. Will definitely be ordering again just for that! read more

I ordered take-out last weekend when it was one of those "I can't feel my face" winter nights in Chicago. It was the closest thing to my boyfriend's apartment, and I didn't want to wait for a delivery. I ordered the pad thai with tofu -- pretty standard for a Thai place, right? The tofu looked a little different, sort of like a steamed egg patty, but the taste was okay. For pad thai, it definitely left me wanting more. The taste was just rather bland, and it lacked a lot of color. I also inquired over the phone if they had potstickers/gyoza, and the first person I spoke to didn't even know what that was! I was bewildered. Not a huge deal, but just a little funny. read more

I saw this restaurant reviewed on a local TV station. The review explained the back ground of how the head chief is the owners mom. She came here from Thailand and makes everything from scratch. Once I heard all this I was sold and had to give it a try. Once my friend and I got sat, within moments we say a young girl take the bill out to a customer which she was so adorable! This really showed how much it really is family ran. The atmosphere was very relaxed and felt comfortable to speak at a comfortable level. While ordering I asked for my dish to be medium hot. In which the waitress politely in few words that they don't change the heat level. This was the first time I had ever heard of this. We both ordered the papaya salad, which we both found it very well balanced and couldn't stop talking to one another about how fresh tasting it was. I could literally tell you with a blind fold each ingredient as I tasted it. Plus the fresh lemon grass was an amazing compliment. Then We decided to share 3 entrees between each other. Which consisted of Pad Thai - always a good choice, Red Chicken Curry, and Garlic Chicken. Pad Thai - had a well balanced flavor, and when I say that I mean you can taste each ingredient without one over powering another. I find this to be a hard task for most restaurants. Now I was disappointed with how small the peanuts were chopped giving lack of crunch to the dish, and felt that it could have been hotter. (I did take this home to eat the next day, and the heat increased ALOT) Garlic Chicken - This was a very savory dish and simple dish. I liked that they used real chicken breast strips in this dish. That being said It wasn't bad but nothing to really WOO me. Red Chicken Curry - This dish was delicious, It was different to taste everything subtly without burning my tongue. Once again great execution of this dish and great flavors. It could have been a little hotter, but the next day it was almost double in heat after reheating it. read more

My friends liked their food, green curry and eggplant and pork salad, which was good despite the odd pairing. The panang curry was okay, not very spicy, but very salty. Service was quick and friendly, food came very quickly, and our water glasses stayed full. It's byob. There's paid street parking around, but parking is a bit of a pain. read more

Great food! Great service! Definitely spicy! Excellent tofu dishes and chicken curry puffs. Thai ice tea is delicious. Super nice chef-owner! read more

When we first walked in, I was afraid we had picked the wrong place to eat Thai food. It was completely dead on a Saturday night at 7pm. My 3 friends and I were the only ones in the restaurant. I was totally wrong! It ended up completely filling out within the half an hour, and the food was GREAT! First of all, the restaurant itself is very cozy. It's covered in wood paneling, and it's decorated like a mini Cracker Barrel (not as cheesy, though). The service was decent throughout the night as well. Onto the food---Our table brought our own drinks (BYOB, no fee!). I had to drink my sangria out of a regular drinking glass, but if you want to be fancy then I guess don't eat here. We started out with some appetizers-chicken satay, crispy triangles, and sesame chicken wings. The crispy triangles were okay, but kind of disappointing. There was not enough filling and they were very thin. The sesame chicken wings came out hot and crispy. Very good. The best, by far, was the chicken satay. I will say that it was the best chicken satay I have ever had. It was so good-definitely try it if you go. For entrees we ordered the special BBQ Pork Pad Thai, the "secret" BBQ Pork Fried Rice, the Beef Panang Curry, and another noodle dish (don't remember the exact one). All of the food came out hot and delicious. I will say that the Panang Curry was not like other Panang curries I have had. The sauce was actually salty and not sweet. The curry portion was also pretty small. The noodle dishes were huge and very satisfying. I would stick to dishes other than the curry dishes if you come here-there are far too many other Thai restaurants in the city with superior curry. Overall, it was a great place to sit and hang out with friends. The food and service was great and I wouldn't be opposed to coming here again when I visit the city. read more

Authentic Thai hands down! My aunt is half Thai/Laos, definitely felt like a home cooked meal!! Full of flavor and spice! Wow. I had asked for extra spicy papaya salad and it was no joke, it was fine at first but after a few more bites, the Thai chili pepper definitely settled In. I was tearing when I was eating lol my boyfriend was laughing at me. Entrees: Papaya Salad - 5 stars Green Bean Salad - 5 stars Chicken Lap - 4.5 stars Fried Tofu ($5.00) - 3 stars - no flavor to the fried tofu. Definitely would recommend and will be back!!! read more

Best Thai food I've had in Chicago! Will definitely be my new go to Thai food restaurant.

I had lunch here with my g/f recently and was compelled to write my first review in a couple of years. The restaurant has a very warm and inviting look with all of the wood interior and vintage decorations. It's a kind of a cool mix up of vintage Americana and Thai trinkets, kept us entertained while we waited for our food. We started with the crispy spring roll and were very happy with it, not huge but the flavors and textures were right on. For entrees we ordered the Pad Kee mao and the Panang curry. Flavors were absolutely perfect and the dish looked just as good as it tasted. I'm jealous of people who live close to this place, I have to drive over all the way from Ukrainian Village but will do so without complaint. I plan on going back again in the near future. The owner was very friendly and our server was very fast and polite also. read more

I haven't written a review in a while, but In-On gets major love from me and deserves online praise! They have some of the best Thai food I've tried. Their shrimp and glass noodle, BBQ fried rice, and fish curry are my favorites. **OMG the fish curry**, is not to be missed. It's full of that savory/sweet umami blend. I can't tell you how many people I've converted into fish curry fans. It's seriously delicious. With new development coming in to this strip on Broadway, this location may not be open much longer. Don't miss out on your chance to try this amazing restaurant before they move! read more

I ordered the panang curry with chicken and the crab wontons. The panang curry with chicken was awful. It smelled and tasted very fishy, even though there wasn't any fish in it. I could barely eat it and had to throw the rest of it away. The crab wontons were drenched in oil. I could only take one bite. I will not be ordering from here again. read more

I love Thai food in general but I was not Impressed with In-On-Thai. I got the pad kee mao and it wasn't flavorful. I might of just gotten a bad batch or something. But I plan to go give it another try since is so close to my apartment. read more

It's not the best thai food I've had but the benchmark in Chicago is quite low. All the downtown options have crazy amounts of oil or curries made from paste. In comparison, In-On had good pad thai but okay green curry fried rice. It's a take-out kind of place, but family run and slow. Our order for two dishes took 30m to prepare even though they said 10m on the phone. The quantities are good, the place is clean, and the prices are fair. In another city, this would be 3 stars, here in Chicago, it's quite the star. read more

I absolutely love this place. I live upstairs and see their staff on a regular basis, and they're great. The place is family-owned, and it's clear they care about their food and their customers. Been here several times, mostly for takeout, but the restaurant is cute and the decor is lovely. I've only seen it packed a few times since they opened, but I don't think anyone should be discouraged by that. Their food is great. Definitely a must-try. I will be back. read more

This is such a gem of a restaurant to recently come to Lakeview. The food is excellent. Not the typical thai one can get at any thai place in the city. The people who run the restaurant are also very humble and friendly. Definitely give it a try. read more

I hear the word "authentic Thai" being slung around a lot. Suppose it could mean a lot of things, but to me it means "the flavors and recipes you find in Thailand." And on that measure In On is tops. As other reviewers have noted, the chef is the owner's mom who came over from Thailand with her recipe book -- and the difference shows in the balanced and sublime flavor combinations. (Don't get me started on super-sweet "Americanized" Thai restaurants...) Have liked everything I tried here, especially the Moo Manau, the Green Curry and the Basil with ground pork. Sometimes I pick up meals to take home, but mostly we like to dine in and enjoy the warm, homey atmosphere. Real deal. read more

4.5 stars They should rename this place In-On Point because it's pretty spot on. It's a good bang for buck place. A good selection of dishes at reasonable prices. Is it the best Thai in Chicago? No...but is it the best Thai in Lakeview? I'd put it up there, definitely the best in the neighborhood. Inside is clean and cozy. A good place to bring a date (though they don't serve alcohol). Service is as prompt as it can be for a mom and pop place. No complaints here. Will I be back? Yes, this is my go-to spot. Would I be back more if they changed their name to in-on-point-thai? yes. they do carry a $10 min for credit cards. read more

Really impressed. The red curry is superb. Nice level of spice and really rich flavor. Highly recommend In-On secret noodles with BBQ pork. While other places may skimp on meat, there is so much delicious non-fatty pork in this dish! Crab rangoons are crispy and filled to the brim. Their pick-up protocols for COVID-19 are fantastic as well and made us feel completely safe (hand sanitizer, plastic divider for when you pick up, one person in the doorway at a time). Wonderful addition to Uptown. read more

Definitely one of the best and most flavorful Thai food around here! We tried it for the first time last week and already ordered 4 times and can't wait to try more dishes from their menu! read more

3.5 stars - better than average with interesting choices on the thai/specials menu. Crispy fish was the standout. Ribs were pretty good but unevenly cooked - staff gets an extra star for comping us when we pointed it out. Pa lo had good flavor but leaving the egg whole would have been better - see photo. read more

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Surprisingly delicious. Got take out, they were very attentive, did curbside pick up and the food was wonderful. It was flavorful and savory. Recommend read more

Excellent thai food. One of my favorite thai places in chicago (on par with Rainbow thai and better than pretty much anything else). You do have to know what to order. Their salads are their best dishes on the menu. The green bean salad is the best thing I've eaten in months. The spicy crispy fish is amazing. So is the Spicy Fish with Young Pepper and the Penang Curry. read more

We LOVED our meal here- especially the In-On Thai Spicy Fish, Wonton Vegetable Soup, and Masamum Curry. My family does not it shellfish or oyster sauce (which is in a lot of Thai food), and the restaurant was AWESOME at telling me what could be modified and what could not. On top of that, they helped recommend most of the dishes we ordered and loved. Super friendly spot and can't wait to come back and try the red and green curry. Such a nice change from my typical Saturday sushi order!! read more

Awesome food! Prepared quickly! We decided to use carry-out/pick-up so that another company doesn't get 30% of the purchase. Good news: They are doing well, and there were about 6 other customers ahead of us tonight (yes, 6x6=36 foot line outside)! They allow one person at a time into the foyer of restaurant, so be aware that you may need to stand in line a little while. read more

Hands down, the worst pad thai I've ever eaten in my life. Totally flavorless... There was absolutely no sauce on it and it was a major disappointment, to say the least. read more

In-On Thai - The sauce free pad Thai. Horrible. Plain. Not worth it. - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I couldn't be more positive about this review! Not only were the Drunken Noodles THE best, the owners are absolutely lovely people. So happy to have found this spot! read more

One of my favorite restaurants period. The owners are always so friendly too

In-on Thai serves wonderful fresh Thai food that's simply tasty. The dishes seem more authentic than those served at other Thai restaurants, though that's just a guess as I've never been to Thailand. The service is friendly and attentive and the restaurant's 1950s motif is pretty cool. As for the food, the massaman curry chicken was delicious with a curry sauce that's much lighter than that at other restaurants. The poached fish and cashew chicken were both great as well. The menu changes often, so I'd make sure to check back often for new items. read more

So glad this place has moved to our Uptown neighborhood. Easily accessible between the Wilson and Lawrence red line stops. Even though it's competing with all the Argyle Street Asian restaurants this place stands out! Authentic Thai dishes with some of the hottest spices I've ever encountered. Soups are large enough for three to split (as we did) and the entrees might provide you with leftovers--though you'll probably find yourself licking the plate afterwards. Prices are reasonable. Visit now before the foodies realize it has relocated from Lakeview! read more

I had the red curry and it was amazing! The portion sizes are generous and you a definitely getting your money's worth. The restaurant is cute and clean and the service is great and the workers are very nice! On a cold day, eating warm curry is very comforting. read more

Easily this is the best Thai food in the city. Excellent food and menu items that you cannot find at any other Thai restaurant. The special spicy grill pork salad (Moo Nam-Tok) Rice bowl is incredible, a perfect balance of spicy, sour, sweet, and salty. On top of this, the owner/chef really cares about customer service and will go out of his way to make sure that you enjoy your dinner. All around the type of restaurant that you want to keep going back to. read more

Absolutely the most delicious Thai food I have had in Chicago! The green and red curries were extraordinary, the egg rolls crispy filled with different, delicious ingredients, and stir fried veges also made in a wonderful sauce. Everything arrived by delivery surprisingly super hot. (I'm about mile from them.) Excellent servicing. Will order again very soon! :-) read more

Their staffs remember me so they know my to-go food: pad woon sen. It always taste good and has generous portion. It's also very close to my old apartment so I can just walk over and pick it up. I've moved away now but will definitely come back sometimes in the future. read more

finally, a place right around the corner from apartment that I love for takeout. I live in the neighborhood and that stretch of Broadway has always had a lot of nicer restaurants and fast food - but nothing in the middle. I also like supporting restaurants in my neighborhood. I've probably had takeout from here 20 times since they opened. (and eaten in twice ?). Its always solid. Never a bad meal. Best Thai food in Chicago - no. Best in Lakeview - maybe. Best in the neighborhood - absolutely. But solid and much, much better than Jitlada. The pad thai and fried rice are both very good. I should probably branch out more. The staff is always super friendly. don't be discouraged that the place is usually not crowded. the place is spotless, service is good and friendly, food is very good. I'll be back. probably tonight. read more

Great spot. A lot of good spicy options but if you're not in the mood for that the baked shrimp dish is a great choice. Haven't tried anything I didn't like here. read more

I moved to the area about a month ago and decided to explore today. The reviews led me here. I was intending to get take out, but it was so cute and clean I decided to dine in. Chicken pad see ew is my benchmark dish for a new Thai place, so that's what I got. DELICIOUS! It arrived in about 5 mins and was piping hot (I love it when I have to blow my food a little before eating it). Good sauce and the texture of the noodles and veggies was spot on. Also, the server was incredibly attentive and pleasant; she literally walked around with a smile on her face. Will definitely be returning soon! read more

In-On Thai - Chicken pad see ew. I tried to capture only the portion I hadn't started eating. YUM! - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We drove down from Glenview for carry out and this place did not disappoint! After countless thai places in and around the city, we finally found a place that reminded us of the authentic flavors of Bangkok. We ordered the Tom yum, red curry beef, jungle curry fish and pad see eww. Everything was delicious! Will definitely be back for more :) read more