The food at Penny's was very comforting and felt almost like a home cooked meal. I really enjoyed their chicken noodle soup since it had a nice sweet and salty broth; I also thought the chicken was very moist and flavorful. We never had thin noodles like this in chicken noodle, but it paired so perfectly; they gave a lot too! We also got the wonton soup with bbq pork, and it was a little more underwhelming than the chicken noodle. The broth was a little bland, and I felt like the noodles didn't hold any flavor. I will say that the chicken noodle is what they're known for, so you just try it! The service was very nice and friendly. They greeted us right away and make sure to check in on us. The ambiance was very cozy, and it's a small noodle shop on the corner. It's near Wrigleyville, so you can explore the neighborhood after. read more

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Pennys is my go to place during the winter. It's a cozy diner with quick service and simple yet tasty meals. We always get their Thai Spring Rolls and Crispy Rolls to start. The Thai Spring Rolls are very light and go perfectly with their sweet and sour sauce. The Crispy Rolls aren't very greasy and always come out hot. Their Chicken Rice Soup was refreshing with the ginger in it really coming through. If you love the taste of ginger, you'll love this soup. I also tried the Sliced Beef which had thin rice vermicelli noodles that made it light and easy to eat, without making you feel extremely full. Their sweet soy sauce that was paired with the Sliced Beef was the perfect amount without overpowering the rest of the ingredients in it. Overall, Penny's has a great selections if you need something warm and cozy! read more

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I've been wanting to try Penny's Noodle Shop for a while after seeing it all over my social media, so I was excited to finally stop by and support a local spot. We ordered the wonton noodles with BBQ pork, the spicy basil noodles, and the crispy rolls. While everything came out quickly and was nicely presented, the flavors were lacking a bit. The crispy rolls were very filling, with a lot of noodles inside, but did not seem like there was much more than noodles. They were larger and thicker than a typical egg roll, which wasn't quite what I anticipated. The wonton noodle soup had decent wontons, but the broth and BBQ pork were pretty bland, and the noodles were too soggy. The spicy basil noodles were the most flavorful of the dishes we tried, though we were a little confused by the style. It's suppose to be a stir fry dish but came out with more liquid than expected. The basil flavor was light, and we were hoping for a bit more depth overall. On a positive note, the restaurant was clean, the food came out in a timely manner, and our server was friendly and welcoming. read more

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Was looking for a cozy noodle soup for a Sunday afternoon lunch and Penny's delivered! No literally, I ordered delivery since they are near my neighborhood and the food came within 30ish minutes from placing the order. I had the wonton soup with pork and egg noodles. The pork was flavorful and tender and the broth hit the spot on a chilly day. It almost reminds me of Hawaiian saimin. I'm happy all my food came still nice and hot and not cold like some places that deliver. I find this can often be a miss when ordering soup to be delivered, but not this time! Penny's is a great place to go if you're looking for comfort Asian noodle dishes. Now that I know they have awesome delivery, I cannot wait to try their other popular menu items! read more

Penny's Noodle Shop - Wonton Soup (takeout) - Noodles Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've now been to Penny's twice, and it's a new favorite of mine for a casual dinner! The space is small, but I've come on a Friday both times and been seated with a wait of about 20 min. During the summer they have tables outside too which helps the flow of seating. I like that the space feels casual but cozy, like a diner. My first visit here I got the Bean Thread noodle which was so unique and flavorful! My second time I got the Pad Se Ew, my go-to for Thai restaurants, and this was one of the better ones I've had in the city. Pretty good portions but not overwhelmingly huge which is nice. I like that the menu at Penny's has a variety of different dishes from soups to ramens to noodles and rice dishes which feels different than a standard Thai restaurant. It's also BYOB! read more

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You have one place to eat before leaving Chicago, where are you going? For us, Penny's just have a vibe for us that feels like home. We spent a number of years in chicago. So Penny's always has some of the common staples which we enjoy. Service is always friendly, food is excellent in my opinion. Some of it is simple but well made. I recommend this as your first experience in the area. It's my last because I spent many days- nights here. Love the picturesque corner lot. Try to get a shot with the train rolling by overhead. The spot exudes warm light even on the foggy and misty night. One of my favorites. read more

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I saw this place blow up on TikTok for their infamous chicken noodle soup. It did not disappoint. The chicken noodle soup itself was very reminiscent of pho and was super comforting (pro tip- add the hot sauce they provide at the tables). The pad see ew was sweet and very tasty as well. Prices are fair and service was very nice. read more

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We stopped at Penny's yesterday afternoon for take out for a late lunch. We got the pad see ew with tofu and the black pepper noodles with chicken. Pad see ew was tasty and the portion was generous. I tried some of the black pepper noodles, which were crispy without being overly greasy or heavy. I've been to many Thai restaurants in CA, OR, DC, and MN and Penny's is the first I've been to that serves the black pepper noodles. Since we got takeout, I can't comment on the service or ambience but I'm sure it's just as great as the food. My aunt placed an order online that was ready for pickup when we arrived. I look forward to enjoying Penny's next time I'm in Chicago, hopefully with my cousins who are huge fans! read more

Authentic seeming joint in the Wrigglyville neighborhood. Would recommend if you are looking for a cheap eat. read more

Penny's Noodle Shop - Noodles Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great cozy spot for all kinds of noodles - we got the wonton soup (with egg noodles), wonton bowl (no soup), and pad Thai. Service was efficient and friendly. The dishes were good overall and quite authentic, but nothing outstanding. If you're craving a quick hearty meal, this is a good spot! read more

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This place was so cute! The crab ragoons could use a bit more flavor and the pad Thai was good but I bit different than others I have had. I'm excited to come back, the staff was very friendly! There is not a ton of inside seating so just a warning if you go when it's busy! read more

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A cute small business owned Thai restaurant where everything is affordable (everything is less than $15). The Thai tea is so good - not overly sweet and it hit the spot. Our food was also tasty and flavorful! read more

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I wish I could get this Chicken Lad Nar anywhere... no place like Penny's Noodles Chicago... they make the noodles fresh, everything is fresh. So good! read more

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Decided to jump into the breach after Pennys failed inspection and reopening. Figured they had to overdo the cleanliness and I root for locals. Problem was: the "waitress" didn't seem to appreciate my small one item take out order or my request for water while I waited. Food, if you're curious, mediocre. Got the Pad Thai. It's not like you remember. $17.50 out the door. Don't know what to tell you. But I did expect much more. read more

Penny's has been, and still is, my favorite place for Asian comfort noodles in Lakeview. Their chilled beef noodles are perfect for this heat wave, and their Pad Thai should be the standard. Oh, and they have some of the best Thai iced tea in the city. read more

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Love love love the atmosphere in here! It's very cozy and a BYOB is always fun :) The servers here were very nice to us and even showed off in their kitchen while we were sitting nearby. Very intricate dining place here and the food is great! Warm environment here and since it's so cold lately, it's nice to warm up in here. Definitely would come back!! read more

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Huge portions , good service, great food! The chicken noodle soup is out of the house great. The vegetarian soup was on a bit less flavorful read more

Penny's Noodle Shop - Noodles Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our family was feeling a little under the weather so we decided to order some soup. The tick tok girlies all claimed that they have the best chicken soup so we decided to give it a try. They had an outdoor patio and some seating inside. I didn't get that warm welcome feeling when I first came in and that doesn't seem to be the case at all lot of Chinese restaurants, so I'm not going to dock points there. After tasting the food though it's clear that their target audience is the folks of Wrigleyville. There wasn't a lick of MSG in anything we ordered. There was a serious lack of flavor. I didn't really get the hype. Don't take my word for it, try it yourself. Please don't mistake this rating for the the Chinese restaurant scale, I don't want you to be disappointed. read more

Really fast service. Stopped by for lunch to get out of the cold and enjoy some warm food. The resturant is very clean with plenty of seating. The seats were not very full, most people were ordering take out/to go ( I think that speaks to the quality of the food) read more

Please don't. They got hit with a ton of code violations including rodent infestation, rodent droppings on stove and food prep area, mold on the ice, And more! read more

Great noodles and Crab Rangoon. A nice ambiance for some delicious comfort food. The service was timely and very attentive.

Such a quaint vibe! The Thai ravioli was a new dish for me and it did not disappoint! read more

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Penny's has been around forever and we just finally got around to try it despite living near by. It's essentially your standard small Thai Chicago restaurant. The food was decent but the interior was somewhat lacking and the service a little spotty. I had the Lad Nar which is a new dish for me - it had a gravy that was tasty but then proceeded to make the noodles super soggy. Not really my jam...but decent enough I would come back to try other things. Potstickers were delish! They are BYOB which is nice, too. read more

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I've been wanting to come to Penny's for a while since I'm always in the area. With a hankering for some noodles, I finally made my way over. I got the spicy sesame ramen. It was a little spicy without being overwhelming. The portion size was large and prices were fair. The outdoor seating was also lovely for an early fall night. I hope to be back again in the future. read more

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Only go to this location... it's the OG The Pad Se Eu is life changing. The Tom Yum soup is so flavorful and full of goodness.

I always loved small places like this. I always appreciated the authentic spices, aroma, and taste of Thai and other south East Asian foods. Joseph suggested we come here for dinner. Glad we came here. I ordered the vegetarian bowl. It came with warm fragrant rice noodles, green onions, julienne carrots, red cabbage, mung beans, cilantro, spicy tofu, crushed peanuts, and a slice of lime. The vegetarian bowl tasted divine! The kitchen staff captured all the flavors I expected from a first class Thai restaurant. Joseph ordered the chicken soup. He said it tasted fine. Penny's Noodle Shop felt cozy and small. But groups of 4 could fit around the smaller sized tables. I liked the decorations on the wall. They looked fun and adorable. Come and bring friends, family or even a date. I highly recommend Penny's Noodle Shop. read more

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I love this spot! It's been on my list to try for a while just because of how cozy it looks from the outside and it matches that energy inside as well. Walking through the doors it feels like you're walking into someone's kitchen. The servers and staff were very welcoming and accommodating when we needed to combine a table for our slightly larger group. I loved the food here. I ordered the Pad Thai, which I've ordered at a lot of thai places and this was was definitely a winner. The group I was with ordered the Fried Rice, Wonton Soup, Hot Pepper Noodles, and the Chicken Noodle Soup and everyone loved their order. This is such an amazing neighborhood spot! Really warmed me up on a cold January night read more

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Great noodles and chicken satay! Loved everything we ate. Good service and seating as well. read more

Penny's Noodle Shop - Noodles Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Small, cozy place. Waitresses were very nice and on top of things. I got the lad nar which was a pleasant surprise. Thought it was gonna be like drunken noodles but was like wonton soup. The noodles were crisp and soaked up the gravy. I liked how unique this was. I also added some of the hot sauce on the table but dish didn't even need it. Gravy was savory and velvety. Bbq pork was good, not too sweet. Broccoli and carrots were good. First time having a dish like this but it won't be my last. read more

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Best pad Thai I've had outside of Thailand and adding the peanut sauce with it makes it unreal

My fiancé and I came here on a cold rainy week night when we were too tired to cook and instead decided to walk around the corner and finally try Pennys. Pennys has been on our list for a while but every time we walk by it's swamped. My only critique of the place is I wish it had more seating. The food was quick and I was surprised by the size of the cucumber salad but felt it was the only piece lacking a little. I anticipated more sauce/dressimh but this could be problem and my current mood. The crab rangoons were crispy with a hot and extra creamy filling. It comes with 5 so we fought over the last one. I ordered the spicy bail bowl and when they say spicy, they aren't kidding. The veggies had a nice al dente crunch and the bowl was packed with chicken veggies and noodles. Normally I can finish a meal but this dish was a lot! I'm a bit of a wuss with spice so my eyes were watering but even my spice loving fiancé thought it had a kick. He ordered a ramen which will be my order next time we go as it had such a deep and complex broth that stole the show. Overall, it seems like you can't order wrong here and I can wait to update my review with even more dishes. read more

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Excellent! Cozy atmosphere with friendly service. Loved the quaint neighborhood-restaurant vibe. I had the chicken satay and hot pepper noodle with tofu - both excellent. Big portions at a reasonable price too. Highly recommend! read more

i enjoyed the food, but they are currently closed by the city public health department for numerous violations. they are publicly available on the city website and i'll share here: 10. adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible - comments: observed no handwashing signage in the washroom and all hand sinks in facility. a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. instructed to provide. | 16. food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - comments: observed a white panel inside the ice machine that touched ice filled with a black mold-like substance. instructed manager to wash, clean, sanitize and maintain. ice is used for human consumption. priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.citation issued. | 23. proper date marking and disposition - comments: observed prepared tcs foods such as cooked beef, bbq pork, and cooked chicken throughout the walk-in cooler not date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. no dates on any prepared foods. all discarded. manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $450.00priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued | 28. toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used - comments: observed open rodent bait (rodenticide) in food storage area. observed rodent bait (rodenticide) located in basement areas. noted 1 gallon of rat repellent spray in between basment prep and 1st floor prep. instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain all rodenticide in bait boxes. priority violation. 7-38-015 citation issued. | 28. toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used - comments: observed spray bottels without common name of chemical instructed to label and maintain | 38. insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed rodent infestation. 150 droppings in the following areas throughout: dining ing room, 1st floor prep, dining room, basement prep and behind stove in basement under the stairs in dry storage area, under the north wall metal rack shelving in the basement, along baseboards and under in stored items throughout the southeast side of the basement rear south basement, on windown ledges in basment and in customer toilet room. rodent droppings also visible in ventilation ducts. instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all affected areas have pest co. service for rats. priority violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued. | 38. insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. noted rear west storage area door also has gap. must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests. | 49. non-food/food contact surfaces clean - comments: observed the interior of the walk-in coolers in need of cleaning. instructed to detail clean. | 51. plumbing installed; proper backflow devices - comments: observed no backflow preventer device on the utility sink in basement area. instructed to install to ensure device can be located, serviced, and maintained. | 55. physical facilities installed, maintained & clean - comments: observed clutter stored on floor rear basement storage area. instructed manager to remove all unused articles and store equipment to prevent pest harborage. | 55. physical facilities installed, maintained & clean - comments: observed a hole in the ceiling in and thourgh out walls in basement instructed to seal. | 56. adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used - comments: observed ventilation vent covers thoughout facility encrusted with dust. instructed to clean and maintain all. | 60. previous core violation corrected - comments: noted continued non-compliance from report #2615085 conducted on 04/03/2025. previous core violations not corrected: (37)3-302.12: **c** food storage containers identified with common name of food all bulk foods not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name. (47)4-101.19: **c** nonfood-contact surfaces must not use plastic or wooden crates as elevation for any stored items throughout the facility including the walk-in cooler and freezers. (#55) 6-201.11: **c** floors, walls, and ceilings- cleanability excessive grease on the floors, walls and ceiling throughout the 1st floor rear cooks line, under flat grill and deep fryer. must clean all, clean or replace all greased ceiling tiles. must correct core violations by the date on the report. priority foundation violation #7-42-090. citation issued. read more

Had the pad Thai, spicy beef salad, and the curry. I liked the curry the best. The pad Thai didn't taste or look like any other pad Thai that I have ever had before. It was very dark. The fried spring rolls seemed very greasy. Probably won't order from them again. The order was ready for Pickup when I arrived so there wasn't a wait. read more

The food was really good, and the shop was very cute and clean. The Pad See Ew was a standout, we left no crumbs. read more

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Here is another place you can say is cute inside and has a cozy feeling. It wasn't the place we intended to go, but we're glad it became it. Penny's Noodle Shop of course says what their specialty is right there. Anyone not knowing what to get should try noodles of course. The prices aren't bad for the amount that comes in the bowls or on plates. Being the first time here, we went with the obvious choice. It was of course recommended to get something with noodles. There was a good amount to choose from though. It was hard at first. There's a lot to choose from, which is surprising because this is a small place so there's limited space. I had the Vegetarian Bowl. It's about $10 for a bowl full of vegetables and protein. This came with bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, green onions, lettuce, lime, peanuts, red cabbage, thin rice noodles, and tofu. It had a mild spice. She had the Hot Pepper Noodle with tofu. It had quite a spice to it. There was lots more to choose from, but that had to wait for later. Good place for Asian food. It's under the Brown Line tracks so you have the trains rumble over the place every now and then, but you'll get used to it. The place is pretty small, but there's a humongous amount of choices, including many for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Penny's Noodle Shop - Vegetarian Bowl - Noodles Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

10/10 get the red curry! It had a good spice to it while still being able to pick up notes of the coconut milk. Also their pad thai is good! read more

There is something to be said about twenty years of consistency!that's how long I've been bopping into Penny's and it's just as delicious as the first time. For me this is Thai comfort food. Tons of vegetarian and vegan options. The Thai fried rice was pretty spicy so be aware. It's a small dine-in space but tables turn over quickly. Staff are awesomely prompt. read more

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Penny's is so delicious. Every time I visit the service is friendly and prompt, and the restaurant has both inside and outdoor seating options. It's clean and has a great vibe! read more

Phenomenal ramen. It was a cold and snowy day and my uncle and I were looking last minute for a ramen spot close by. We tried Penny's on a whim and we're glad we did. We both ordered the tonkatsu and it was hot and flavorful. I was not expecting it to be so good, as it's a noodle shop and not necessarily a ramen spot. As good or better than any ramen shop I've been to. The service was friendly and fast. I would go out of my way to come here the next time I want a ramen fix. read more