First, the staff is super friendly and glad to see you! We ordered the basil chicken - medium spicy - and it's actually a medium level of spicy. We also enjoyed the ginger sauce with pork. Lots of flavor with both dishes. The decor is a little plain, but the food and service more than make up for it. read more

We were looking for somewhere for a late lunch while passing through the area and relied on Yelp for an option and was not disappointed. Located in a strip mall we walked in and were immediately greeted and seated. We were the only ones in the restaurant, but there was a steady flow of customers picking up take out orders. My husband started with Shrimp in a Blanket. It was several shrimp in a spring roll and fried He enjoyed them and the were larger than we expected. He also had a bowl of wonton soup. He had the Smile Crispy Chicken, the portion was again larger than we expected. The Chicken was lightly battered and crispy and tossed with onions. It was very tasty ! I had the chicken pad thai and was not disappointed. It had a good amount of sweetness without being too sweet. Service was very good and attentive. This is a good Thai option in the area. read more

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Staff was friendly! Food was alright. My fried rice was really mushy and couldn't eat it. Pad Thai was good.

This might just be my favorite Thai food in the area as of now. Randomly found this place on yelp. We found out they've been open for two months now. Replaced an old Thai restaurant that used to be here. Same chef, but different menu. Owners were super nice. They were able to move some tables around to seat us (a larger group). Khao soi Noodle: I was introduced to this once in Toronto and haven't seen it yet around here. The owners mentioned it was their specialty, so we had to try it. It was really good .. I'd probably get it next time we come. It was basically noodles in curry topped with crunchy thick .. noodles? Flavor was great. It was too spicy for my kids, but perfect for the adults. Yellow curry (non spicy): This was really good as well. My oldest kid really liked it, but it was still a little spicy for him. He loved it though and pushed through the spice because the flavor was so good. Both our curries were a hit, and I'd definitely be back to try some of the other curries. Pad See Ewe: This also had a really good flavor. My kids ate it all, so I didn't get to try too much of it. I'd get this again as well, but hoping to try out their pad thai next time. Eggplant basil with ground chicken: good, but I'm not sure if this would be on my list to get again. The eggplant could have been cooked a little softer in my opinion. I would love if the basil flavor were enhanced as well. We did get this not spicy as well, so maybe the mild version is a little more flavorful. To note, our friend got the ground chicken, and it looked exactly the same as the eggplant basil with ground chicken, just the eggplant basil had extra eggplant added to it. Catfish basil: very good. And different from what I had pictured. The catfish was crispy, so maybe deep fried? Taste was good. All in all, had a surprisingly really good first experience here. Food was great. Prices were decent. Can't wait to come back to try more things on their menu. read more

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Solid spot if you're looking for Thai food in the Palatine area. To me, most of the Thai restaurants in the area are very similar in terms of menu and food quality (through Gumrai Thai feels like it has a minor Chinese inspiration). Smile is be a good choice if you're near the Harper College area, looking for a less busy Thai restaurant, or looking for a spot that's a little more value oriented -- though most of the Thai restaurants or pan-Asian restaurants that serve Thai area are pretty reasonably priced. I tried a variety of items on this visit, and found each to be solid. The pad thai had a fairly good noodle texture with a good balance of sweet and savory. This was overall fairly balanced with a good amount of egg, though I would've preferred a bit more peanut and green onion in the dish. The sweet and sour delight was pretty similar in crispiness and construction to the version I tried at Thai Buri. I was pleased with the crispiness of the batter and liked the generous amount of meat provided. It was also nice to have a generous amount of pepper to soak up the sauce. The panang curry was also fairly well balanced with just the right amount of sweet and savory. It had a good creaminess to it though I felt the basil was a bit muted. The mango mousse cake was a nice way to end the meal with a good creamy texture and delicious mango flavor. Overall, another good Thai option in the suburbs. It's fairly easy to park here and service is friendly. It's also conveniently located near a bubble tea shop if you need to hangout and chat more after your meal. read more

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The new additional menus are truly fantastic! Usually, if I crave authentic Isaan (North East Thailand) food, I'd have to make a trip all the way to Chicago, but now I can enjoy it right here. As someone from Thailand who loves Isaan cuisine, I'm so happy to see these menus at Smile Thai. The owner mentioned that the chef is from this region, so you can be confident you'll get genuine flavors. She also mentioned she'll be updating the online menus soon, but you can ask them directly--they're already available. I highly recommend trying the Som Tum (Papaya Salad), Wunsen Salad, Pork Nam Tok, and Yum Beef. It's such a treat to have these delicious options nearby! read more

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We ordered takeout. The lady was very helpful taking the order. We had Drunken Noodles with added Chicken and Stir Fried Glass Noodles with added Tofu. It was very tasty!! We have enough for leftovers!! We also had the Soft Spring Rolls with Shrimp. The Sauce was on the side and good. The roll a thin wrap with romaine, carrot sticks, noodles and shrimp. It was good. We will be back!! read more

Didn't get pics of the food, but we enjoyed every bite. Friendly quick service. Clean restaurant. If ever in the area again, we will stop back in and try something new. read more

Smile Thai And  Asian Kitchen - Dinner receipt - Thai Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

My husband and I went to the newly opened Smile Thai And Asian Kitchen based on the recommendation of a friend. The decor is inviting and so was the manager. We had the orange chicken and the shrimp pad Thai. I loved the taste of the sauce and the abundant vegetables in the orange chicken. It was sweet without being too sweet. I judge Thai restaurants by their pad Thai. This dish passed the test. Classic and traditional but it was done well. We had the mango mouse cake for dessert. This was amazing. By far the best mango cake I've ever had (and after marrying into an Asian family I've had plenty). Give Smile Thai And Asian Kitchen a try, I highly recommend it! read more

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Smile Thai is always spot on with our order of tom kha chicken soup, moo pink pork skewer, basil duck and noodles! The service was great. I enjoyed watching the videos of Thai cooking-it made me want to travel to Thailand read more

Smile Thai And  Asian Kitchen - Moo Ping Pork on a skewer - Thai Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

First time here, and certainly won't be the last! Have been wanting to try this place and after viewing the extensive menu online, I could hardly wait to get there! Services was prompt and helpful, and after viewing the menu once again it was tough to choose, but in the end I had Khao Soi and wowza first time ever to have this outstanding dish! My partner enjoyed the tilapia and I who normally doesn't like tilapia did too! Can't wait to come back to try other dishes...highly recommended! read more

Had a tire blowout on my way to pick up my wife for a lunch date. Fix the tire went into a parking lot. Realize that our plan wasn't going to happen because of my replacing my tire tires. Went into the small Thai restaurant that we saw I'm glad we did. Friendly face, amazing food. Will definitely come back for more. read more

Smile Thai And  Asian Kitchen - Pad see eww Smile crispy chicken with rice BBQ Pork & Wonton Yellow Noodle Soup - Thai Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Friendly service. Expected prices. Nice cuz it's not overcrowded. Decent food for when you're in the mood for Thai.

We were very impressed by this new spot in Palatine (I think the city is listed incorrectly on yelp). Our favorite was the khao soi noodle with chicken - the base for the noodles was very tasty with soft noodles, and the dish was topped with crispy noodles for a nice texture. The yellow curry was also very good that wasn't too salty or sweet, which is the balance I personally like when it comes to Thai food since sometimes it can be overwhelmingly sweet at some restaurants. The restaurant owner is super friendly and personable, giving it a nice homie feel. I would definitely come back for the khao soi alone and try some other dishes! read more

This place is good when you are looking to go for a quick lunch in office hours. Fried rice is my favorite

FOOD was outstanding! Navigating the online menu was wonderful. Only grouse: Annoying pop up of free Iced Coffee with $30 order. Software invites me to spend $1.75 more to qualify. THEN offers me a generous 10% discount first time customer! which is fine, but then inserts a $5 TIP!!! Since when do we tip on pick up? Putting a tip jar out on the counter cool but forcing it on the checkout? Oh, I could have customized it to .01 but then thats insulting/awkward. I dunno, maybe re-think it.............FOOD WAS AWESOME! read more

My wife and I have been in the suburbs for many years and I always wanted to try the Thai restaurant in this strip mall but never did. Aimlessly going through Yelp, I came across a new Thai restaurant called Smile Thai. Turns out this new restaurant is in the same location as the previous restaurant I wanted to try but the food looked much better. During our usual dinner debate, my wife brought up Thai food. Smile Thai immediately came to mind and away we went. Cozy and clean interior with nice decor. The woman helping us was very nice and attentive. We stuck with our usual order to see how the food sized up. Trio platter sampler, chicken Thai fried rice, chicken pad see ew, smile crispy chicken, and my wife had a mango lemonade. The platter was good, standard I would say. I'm not a rice fan but the fried rice was good as was the pad see ew. The smile crispy chicken was really good and crispy. I don't like lemonade but the mango lemonade was actually really good. I'd definitely try the mango green tea next time. Given the first experience, taste and quality of food, and how dangerously close this restaurant is I look forward to trying the entire menu. I'm a soup fiend so my next try is the bbq pork wonton soup. Thanks for reading. read more

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Just tried Smile Thai for the first time with a pickup order and I was very happy with my experience. I love seeing new Thai options in the suburbs and this place did not disappoint. The Pad Thai was delicious and the mixed fruit lemonades were exactly what I needed on a hot day after work. This place is located in a great little area with a lot of parking and the owners were so sweet when I stopped by ^^ The interior was also lovely, I'll be sure to stop by again and try more dishes!! read more

Smile Thai And  Asian Kitchen - Strawberry lemonade - Thai Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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I hadn't ordered from there in a while and didn't realize the business had changed hands with new ownership. I placed an order to go and when I came to pick up my order I was greeted warmly and noticed that they spruced up the dining room and it's lovely & quaint. Everything I ordered was absolutely fresh & delicious! So impressed with the quality and amount of food. I have lots of leftovers. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND checking it out if you enjoy fresh Thai cuisine! read more

Food so yummy. Service amazing. If you want authentic Thai food this place is a must.

The chicken noodle was so fresh and the chicken was very flavorful. I will be coming back the service was great the woman helping at the front was so sweet. Leaving with take out felt wrong because the ambiance of the place was so cute! I would have stayed if I didn't show up before close. read more

Good food very reasonably priced very friendly service. Panang curry was excellent. Vegetable egg roll appetizer was good.

Smile Thai is in the location of a former Thai restaurant. The food is fabulous and the owners are very nice. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

I was on a business trip and found this cozy Thai spot in the suburbs that close to Woodfield Mall. Went for lunch and had the Basil Lover with shrimp and chicken, added a fried egg on top it really gave that street food vibe and was so tasty. Lunch came with the soup of the day and an egg roll, and the portions were generous for the price. Chill spot with great flavors and the service was perfect I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

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I placed a carry out order. The food was still hot when I got home. Loved all the freshness of all the ingredients. The prices are also very reasonable. I can't wait to go back to eat there. read more

Good food. Tasty, not bland and we did not order spicy because of kids. Small restaurant with great service. We were seated near a door on a chiily night so we did get some cold breezes as patrons entered and exited. Did a steady stream of take out also. read more

Service was absolutely wonderful and very accommodating. Very kind and helpful, generous with every detail.

such friendly service and great food. also loved their thai iced tea! loved this place

Again, even with the name, change my son and I love your food. We just got something to go today and as good as always same as it was way back in Algonquin thank you Tanya. It is an excellent place to go . Please go check them out. Great food won't disappoint a guarantee. read more

Delicious authentic Thai food! Attentive service. We had mango sticky rice and mango mousse cake for dessert. Amazing!