Aggressively mediocre food, inconsistent service, poor ambiance. I have been here more than once, mostly because of friends who attach sentimental value to this restaurant as long-time Hyde Parkers. I've tried the drunken noodles, the vegetarian egg rolls, the pad thai with tofu, and the panang curry with tofu. The food is definitely palatable, but not very tasty or flavourful. I brought my mother who has spent a few years in Bangkok to this restaurant and she was definitely not happy, though there wasn't anything noticeably wrong with the food other than extreme blandness. One thing that I do appreciate about the restaurant is that many of the curries are made without fish sauce, which makes veganizing the dish relatively easy. The staff are also accommodating when requested to veganize dishes. Service is a mixed bag: the older woman can sometimes be curt though I have witnessed her being much kinder on other days. Reportedly, she is kind and accommodating towards families with younger kids as well as regular patrons. The quality of service is inconsistent among other servers. The ambiance is charmless and unremarkable, though the place is usually clean. The restaurant is easily accessible by public transport and the university shuttle. Overall, will likely not return. There is better and cheaper Thai and East Asian food to be had outside the neighbourhood. read more

Meh. Edible, not very interesting. The salad was good. Service was good, ambience was sort of like a cafeteria but with table service.

Friendly low-key neighborhood place. I came here because I saw there was banh mi on the menu. I ordered to-go the lemongrass chicken sandwich without the mayonnaise and with additional fresh jalapeño. The sandwich was pretty good and was a traditional making of the banh mi except they don't use real baguettes. Midwestern innovation! Next time, I'll try the pad Thai read more

I'm so sorry to leave a bad review, but geniunely by far the worst pho ive ever had in my life. Pho is one of my favorite foods and I've had many in my life. The soup was black and tasted nothing like how pho should taste. I hope there are other better things on the menu, but please do not order the pho. It would be a major waste of your money.Service was fine. read more

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One of the best dining experiences on campus (only a few minutes' walk from the Reg/Max P). Definitely recommend noodles dishes and curry dishes here. Absolutely fantastic meals! read more

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Great customer service! Not pleased with their one-size shrimp fried rice. It looked like lots of white rice, a few drops of soy sauce, and approximately 5-6 shrimps. I didn't bother to eat any of it. I'll doctor rice up with more shrimp etc for my husband to eat. read more

Great location near to universities and walkable neighborhoods. The crowd was very diverse from students to what appeared to be a ladies afternoon lunch group to couples to law-enforcement of Asian descent. My date and I blended right in! As my date was born and raised in Chicago, and often talked about not being able to find drunken noodles in other cities, it was a no-brainer when he asked me where I wanted to eat during our trip last week. I was not disappointed at all! The drunken noodles came with heat level from regular to 911. My date selection was 911, of course. The Tom Kha soup, lack the presentation received, but the content was equally good. Actually welcomed emphatically due to the cold temperatures. I also had the garlic udon noodles (normal sauce) with shrimp. Very tasty and well seasoned. Included a room, temperature, Vietnamese, tea, since hot was not an option and a hot Vietnamese coffee to go! Everything was delicious and great service throughout. Will definitely return during my next visit. read more

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First time here this place was okay got the chicken and shrimp ramen it was bland I had to add a lot of soy sauce. The servers were very nice though read more

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ALWAYS Great Food.. and the Lady is one of the nicest folks around!!! Family have been going there for many years read more

Had a good lunch here recently when out doing shopping and business. It gets a little busy at lunch. Noodles Etc. is another place that's popular with Hyde Park locals, including UC faculty and students. Certainly has a casual feel. This isn't anything fancy, and the prices reflect this. Because it was cold I needed to get something warm of course. It's hard to beat noodles and soup in this kind of situation. Thankfully this was pretty close so I got over here and got a table. It has a lot of different broths and noodles. Most of the entrees use broths made from animal products. A few don't. The best one of these is the Vegetable Noodle. It's $8.50 for a pretty big bowl. This has bean sprouts and rice noodles. Certainly if around here I would come back. It makes a very good lunch. This is best when it's freezing cold outside. read more

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This is my go to on a cold day for a hot bowl of pho on the south side of Chicago. Most things on the menu deserve an honorable mention.

Ordered the vegan pad Thai and it was absolutely disgusting. No flavor whatsoever. I felt like I was eating chewy spaghetti noodles. The lady that runs the place is even more of a nightmare. She was horribly unprofessional, unkind, and extremely rude. Avoid at all costs. read more

Stopped in when Medici was closed. This was a good pivot! We ordered a bunch of stuff off the appetizer section and it was all tasty! Service was friendly and food came out very quickly as well. read more

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This was my first visit. I ordered several appetizers and my favorite was the egg rolls (shrimp and pork). Didn't think the chicken satay had much flavor but it was fresh and hot. My entree was really good - drunken noodles with chicken. It's also very clean with attentive servers even though quite a busy Saturday afternoon crowd. Great portions for the money and street parking read more

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The pad see ew was good but quite oily. It was ready in just five minutes! I was a bit confused though as according to the menu, it's not gluten free.... though rice noodles are, and two other rice noodle dishes are. read more

The last time I ate from here was six years ago. I worked in the Hyde Park area. My coworkers and I would order from here often. Well let me tell you something (Young Jeezy Verzuz voice)...They are still delicious!!!!! I usually order through Door Dash but didn't today and I found you guys on Grubhub! I ordered my old time usual.... 911 spicy Beef Pad Se Ew and a Lemonade. My Pad Se Ew was hottttt just like I ordered. So delicious and hot! It had a slight sweet undertone, tender beef, broccoli was cooked to perfection and it was saucy just like I like it. The Lemonade is sweet (not cloyingly sweet), tart and refreshing. I don't think it's freshly squeezed but it's delicious. Noodles Etc has great Thai Food that is very reasonably priced!! Check them out you won't be disappointed!! *** Sorry I was so ravenous I ate before I took my pics) read more

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Came here for a quick dinner with a friend on Sunday night. We were seated immediately and brought water. To order, you have to go up to the counter and pay there. We forgot to do so which meant that we were waiting a little longer unnecessarily. My friend ordered the ramen and I ordered the pad see ew with tofu. It was quite good. Not the best pad see ew I'd every had but good portions and the broccoli was flavorful. I've come here multiple times and it has some of the most consistent Thai food in Hyde Park that remains decently priced. Definitely worth checking out again. read more

Tofu pad sew introduced me to my love for Thai food I strongly recommend. All the noodle dishes are great, but that's my favorite.

Mid "asian" food without the best/most taste. At least the broth is hot which is good on a cold day or if you are feeling under the weather. It also comes out quickly and service is friendly read more

Very laid back spot in Hyde Park that can get super busy quickly. This is not your typical dine-in restaurant. You go in and (1) select your seat and view the menu from a QR or (2) ask for menus up front and find a seat. Either way, you order and pay up front at one of 2 desks and everything is brought out to you as it's made. They are very busy with takeout. I have yet to try an appetizer I don't enjoy! I particularly like the Gyoza and BBQ pork spicy rolls. Each time I go I try a different dish, and the portions are enough for a midnight snack. My last dish (stir-fried vegetables) needed a little more seasoning, but nothing a lot hot sauce couldn't fix. Prices were fair. Overall, I will go again! read more

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I'm back! Met a friend here in this lively spot. Oh! The food was good too! So I came back! Having the baby chicken rolls and chicken panang (sp). read more

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Hit or miss, big time. Pepper steak has wonderful rich flavor but the ramen and shrimp fried rice were completely devoid of flavor. I wish I had some chicken bullion to add to the ramen. Chicken broth richness for me is a bellwether of an Asian restaurant's quality. Pork gyoza and fried BBQ pork roll appetizers were very good but roll portion was small. The restaurant is half service as you order at the counter but are served the food and water is refilled. The A/C made the room very comfortable on a hot sticky day. I really hope there are other flavorful things on the menu. read more

12/10 one of the best restaurants in Hyde park I have been here over 20 times and have NEVER had a bad experience the food is ALWAYS delicious and the service is top tier! The pad Thai is the best thing on the menu and very authentic and affordable. I don't understand the negative reviews because I have been coming with friends for years and the food Aya's always been great and affordable the servers are always very attentive and helpful. I would DEFINITELY recommend. Definitely a Hyde park staple read more

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Fresh and flavorful food! Fast and cheerful service Great menu and excellent prices. Easy ordering! Yes! read more

I gave it another shot . NEVER AGAIN. if i could give it a zero I would. No care in making the food. egg shells in my pad thai, attitude when told them about it, remade not to my satisfaction, still attitude from the counter girl, rolling eyes and wanted to argue, 3 time made i just walked out. Never will i return read more

Came in with my baby right after his doctor's appointment at the University of Chicago and was not greeted at all when I walked in. Two of the servers looked at me then away and I'm unsure why. However a lady finally turned around and greeted me after I was standing for about 2 minutes without anyone assisting me in getting a table. While in the restaurant, I heard the servers speak Spanish and they must not have thought that I spoke Spanish because I do and they were making jokes about me being alone in the restaurant with my baby. I felt completely ignored the entire time at the restaurant. No one asked if I was okay or needed anything else. My food was not so good either. I ordered chicken lo mein and all of the noodles were broken up into little chunks. it looked like someone had already ate the food honestly and had put it back into the plate. I won't be back. read more

Came in with my baby right after his doctor's appointment at the University of Chicago and was not greeted at all when I walked in. Two of the servers looked at me then away and I'm unsure why. However a lady finally turned around and greeted me after I was standing for about 2 minutes without anyone assisting me in getting a table. While in the restaurant, I heard the servers speak Spanish and they must not have thought that I spoke Spanish because I do and they were making jokes about me being alone in the restaurant with my baby. I felt completely ignored the entire time at the restaurant. No one asked if I was okay or needed anything else. My food was not so good either. I ordered chicken lo mein and all of the noodles were broken up into little chunks. it looked like someone had already ate the food honestly and had put it back into the plate. I won't be back. read more

Met up for a quick working lunch and our server clearly understood Lunch hour! our food was served under 10 minutes , chow chow , talk talk and we were out in under 45 minutes. 5 stars for service, the food was pretty good but not the best! Will certainly revisit! read more

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After an adventurous day at the University of Chicago, we decided to eat at Noodles Etc located a close 10 mins walk away from the core of the campus. Unlike other schools we've seen, the University of Chicago didn't seem to have a main food spot where restaurants clustered. Instead, they had little hubs in different areas of the school. Even though it was pretty warm that day, we decided to go to Noodles Etc because it was a "Michelin guide recommended restaurant" so it had to be good right? Although there were many options to choose from, I settled with the curry rice noodle with chicken. Unfortunately, it wasn't very impressive. The curry was too coconut-y so you couldn't taste any spices in it. With that being said, it also packed a spicy punch. The rice noodles in the dish were also very clumpy which made it hard to mix in with the curry and not very enjoyable to pick apart and eat. On the bright side, there was a good portion of chicken and veg read more

This place was great. The pho had a lot of flavor and they gave plenty of beef in my pho. I enjoyed the food and will definitely be back! read more

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Good, fast food with excellent service. D and I both had Pad Thai. I had Tom Yum soup while D had the vegetable croquette for appetizers. I thought the food was good. It was D's first time eating Pad Thai, and she is not a fan. The staff were very attentive and quickly removed dirty dishes and filled water glasses. If your looking for good food and great service, you should give this place a try. read more

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The food was overall pretty good, however one of the servers was not hygienic whatsoever he was putting away silverware and every so often he would rub his nose and go back to work passing out the food and putting away silverware I also saw him sneeze and not cover right next to the plates. Along with that, the woman who worked behind the counter just stood there and since this was our first time there we were kind of confused about how we would order but after a while we realized that we needed to order online, wish they would have specified that when we walked in so we wouldn't be so lost, Noodles were pretty bland but the broth was flavorful. Not returning. read more

My daughter and I love Noodles! After school on any random day, I will surprise My kid with dinner at Noodles Etc. She doesn't know mommy doesn't want to cook, too tired so we go with it! We always order the gyozas, chicken fried rice and the basil curry. Anytime I switch it up and get something else, I always crave the curry so, I'm going to stick with the basil red curry and be satisfied. It's a smaller establishment and yes they have outdoor seating. Never had to wait for a table. Usually great service. The last time wasn't so great but won't stop us from coming back! Try it! read more

Had good food here before and it's usually consistent. Last couple times my noodles did taste exactly like a burnt frying pan and not much else though... I've had way way way worse dishes in Chinatown and the service here is exactly how it should be. Quick, consistent and simple Asian food. read more

Great food, great portions and great flavors and reasonably priced! This is a serious win in my book. The bamee and the pho are deliciously packed with flavor! The spring rolls are great with peanut sauce if you are looking for a light snack. The only drawback is it gets warm inside with all the people. This doesn't stop me from returning and trying other dishes. We pop in here frequently. Always packed, but never have to wait very long. The tables turn over quickly and there is some outside seating when it is nice outside. read more

I order the Pad Thai noodle. I wanted chicken with added shrimp. The older lady told me I couldn't do that, but I order it before. Before my order was ready I ask the another lady about it and she told me yes I could have order the chicken and added on shrimps. So when I got my order the older lady told me that I would get more shrimps but when I looked at it it was the same amount of shrimps. So the older lady took my food and dump it out and brought me out 8 shrimps on the lid and said here is the 8 shrimps and put it on top of the noodles and tried to hand it to me. I told her what kind of service are you doing digging through my food to search for some shrimps that you probably added. Instead of remaking my order the way that I ask. I told them to give me my money back because if I was a white person this would have NEVER happened. I would not ever go back and I don't recommend it. read more

Very impressed by the quality of All the food; not just the noodle dishes. Best crab Rangoon I've had in Many years, excellent - tho somewhat odd-looking - chive dumplings. The bbq pork fried rice doesn't taste like ANY fried rice I've ever had. Some might find it problematic but I thought it was excellent. I dining partners had the Udon soups and I was Very jealous because they looked delicious and good Udon is hard find! I had the Singapore noodles which I ordered despite the fact that I really don't like curry flavor all that much. But it was still a winner. Service was prompt and efficient. Would definitely go there again if we found ourselves in Hyde Park again. read more

I'm surprised I haven't reviewed Noodles Etc sooner, I eat there so regularly I take it for granted. noodles etc is my go-to to grab a bite to eat in Hyde park, the menu has great variety and everything is cheap, hot, and delicious! I love the red curry and the pho and I have had only great experiences for the past 5 years. read more

Amazing, fresh Pan Asian cuisine. I've come here many times and it never disappoints! The staff are super friendly and efficient- it usually takes 10-15 minutes for the order to be ready. I recommend their Beef Salad as a light meal, and the Crab Rangoon is a perfect appetizer to share with friends :) read more

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Noodles Etc always hit the spot when I'm craving Asian-inspired dishes at work! My favorite is the Panang curry with chicken and chicken satay. They have fast service, and it is always clean when we go there. It's housed near a college campus, so a lot of students and staff eat there. What I like about their menu is that it gives you many options. They even have a Filipino dish! Menu is priced OK for the amount you get. Definitely a great lunch break spot. read more

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