Sweet Rice is my go to Thai spot in this part of the city. Delicious khao soi, super friendly staff. Perfect for casual dinner or takeout.

This place has really good food. The portions are wonderful. You can share anything. Which is how we like to share our Thai food in the first place. The staff is nice. Love the cute little robot that brings you drinks too! read more

Me & my gf had the pleasure of trying this restaurant one Saturday afternoon while looking for some lunch. We had a really good time here. It was very clean, easy to order, and the staff were helpful as well. We ordered several different items to share. Such as the Thom khem (pork belly) , bbq chicken over rice, Thai dessert, and some boba. Everything was delicious but my favorite had to be the bbq chicken , the sauce had the perfect amount of sweet and tangy ness. read more

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Overall a good experience. The restaurant had a fund atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. We tried the: - Chicken Pot Stickers - Roti Karee Curry - Beef Noodle Soup - Duck Over Rice The food was fine, the only reason I'm eating it a 3 is because I had phenomenal Thai food the day before, so it's really skewing my review. The prices were very affordable so that's a plus, and the Roti Karee Curry was flavorful. The roti itself I would buy if they sold. read more

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TDLR: Big menu, big portions with tons of meat. They don't skimp. Chill vibes. Indoor/outdoor seating. Robot brings you your drink. What a massive menu! So many options, this is what we ordered and we would order each dish again. - Bamee BBQ Pork Dry - the noodles were sweet and so much pork - Wonton Soup - so many wontons (delish) and so much pork - Korean Beef Bulgogi You seat yourself and can order from your phone or a waitress will take your order. Food comes out fast. Seating is good for small groups and they have a few tables that can be put together for larger groups. Outdoor seating has sun. Drinks are delivered with a robot - check it out! read more

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Excellent Thai food and good service. The kids menu is a little limited if yours is an adventurous eater. We both were a bit meh over our drinks. read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Kids menu - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been wanting to try this place for a very long time. I love Thai food, but they are definitely like a Pan Asian fusion. The customer service was great. I got water and a menu immediately and the server was very helpful with what to choose on the menu. I got the shrimp shumai which were perfect. The beef basil bao which I got LOVED! I got 4 to go! For my main I got the Korean spicy bowl with the fish, which was Sol fish, it was amazing but I feel like the flavor was missing something or it was all at the bottom of the bowl. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area and will recommend them to others. read more

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My friend and I ordered take out from here so I cannot comment on the inside of the restaurant. I got the shrimp pad Thai, a sala pao, and order of sweet milk roti. My friend got beef pad see ew. Everything was delicious. Portions were big. Good was packed well and hot. The amount of meet in our dishes was plenty. The spice levels we requested were appropriate. Would totally eat here again. Lots of options and fun/unique dessert choices. Loved the pad Thai. read more

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Big menu and the food came quick. I got the pad se ew and it was pretty tasty. But it didn't really stand out as something I'd come again for, chicken was a little dry. But overall a good experience and nice if you want some traditional tasting Thai food read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Pad se ew chicken - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered the pad see ew and Thai tea! Thai tea was okay? Had a little minty taste too it which was unexpected! The pad see ew was delicious, I got it mild but it came spicy as F lol so that's why the star deduction! I struggled to eat it, it was so spicy but the flavor was there ! Very tasty! I got it delivered and it arrived hot and within a good timeframe! read more

The food was sooo good. I love peanut based sauce and it was amazing to dip the chicken satay in it - this was my favorite. The salad on the side was good too and cuts through the grease of the basil beef rice bowl which I also ordered. It was good but I preferred the chicken satay. There is an open patio outside and a restroom. It's also conveniently located next to the Blue line station. The servers are really nice. The only minor issue I had was that I pressed the button for service twice but no one came until someone walked by and I had to verbally communicate with them. Not sure if the bell button was just for optics. Very minor though, the restaurant is small enough where a waiter will walk by soon enough. Overall a good experience. I would definitely come back to try other dishes! read more

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My wife and I found this place on accident. I am a big fan of Thai food. So when we stumbled upon this place I had to try it. We walked in on a Sunday evening and was seated right away. The servers were great. A robot brought us our waters. We ordered appetizers and drinks. (See pics). While we were eating our main meals we noticed a lot of traffic in and out. Food was amazing. Also the desserts are very good the sticky rice and coconut ice cream was great. read more

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I've always passed by this place on the blue line but never got a chance to go in until today and I'm so glad I did! It's a cozy restaurant with plenty of seating. Very casual feel to it. We ordered a few appetizers and they were all amazing. I thought the gui chai and the dipping sauce it came with was especially good; I was surprised by how simple yet flavorful it was. I ordered the dry bamee duck medium spice and it was delicious and not too spicy at all. Everyone working there was so nice and accommodating to our group and service was good; we didn't feel rushed at all. I would definitely come back! read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Bamee Duck - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We stopped by, not having too high hope cuz it's pan-Asian food, but the staff were Thai so we ordered Thai specific foods and hoped for the best. It was such a cute establishment with a store front look inside the restaurant. There's also a dessert drink place inside too under a different storefront look. They also have a cute outdoor seating area with umbrella shade. Unfortunately there were mosquitoes and bugs out so we couldn't really eat in peace. The pad Thai tofu was not bad in my opinion. The flavor comes through and tofu was a good firmness level. Bean sprouts were fresh. The chicken satay was also good, I liked that they cut it up and placed on vegetables. Peanut sauce was on the sweet side but very creamy yet not oily. The pickled veggies had a good variety, still a bit sweet to me but it is what you would expect from Thai foods. Very flavorful. The kao soi had a hint of spice, more umami than typical Thai places but still had sweetness to it. The chicken were rather large and my husband wished they'd cut it up more for more ease of eating but otherwise was really pleased with the flavor. read more

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Outdoor seating is always a plus. Especially in perfect weather end of August. The bbq wanton has generous portions of wanton and bbq. The broth was just OK The moo yang is a good marinated pork sweet and rich in flavor. You need to pair it with the savory broth of the wanton to kill the sweetness I do have an issue with the gratuity upfront - thus it's only 3 stars otherwise I would have given it 4. read more

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We've ordered from Sweet Rice a handful of times, trying something new each time. Tonight's dinner was OUTSTANDING! Had the Beef Ribeye Panang Curry with its amazing complex coconutty sauce, the Pork Moo Yang in a delicious tamarind sauce and the classic chicken satay. Everything came hot and fast. Definitely try this place - you'll be a repeat customer in no time! read more

Very kitschy and yummy too - hard to do both! I had too many things I wanted to try, I'll definitely have to go back for the others. I had the pepper steak and a milk tea, lots of flavor. It has street food stall vibes and they use a robot to deliver the drinks. it was a surprise when I saw it and then it was fun to watch every other table's reactions when they saw it for the first time too. Very cute. They had a holiday 2-for-1 teriyaki chicken special that really spoke to my boyfriend who likes to eat at a volume discount! :D Good value, lots of choices, yummy, and a little unique. read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Thai milk ice Tea - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Been ordering pickup from here for a while now and wanted to give them a huge thanks! The food is always delicious, fresh and portions are a good size for the value. I'll be ordering again & again for sure :) read more

Great food, quick service, huge plates packed with flavor, and a great price! When you get inside, feel free to take a seat. The robot will bring you water. You can order food from the QR code on your table and if you're sitting with a group you can each order and pay separately from your phone. Food came out nice and quick and everything was delicious! read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been sleeping!! This place is so cute and very delicious and I have no idea where I've been. So many options can be a red flag but in this case, the food does not disappoint. Delicious chive dumplings, Thai and Korean options that are full of flavor and include plenty of attention to detail. Quick service and friendly staff. I've ordered delivery/takeout from here twice and need to definitely visit in person for a proper experience. I'm also eager to try the boba options! Excellent spot setting a high standard in a competitive neighborhood. Definitely recommend. read more

Overall Thoughts: Located right off the Western Blue Line stop, Sweet Rice is a casual Thai restaurant with ample indoor and outdoor seating, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. I especially enjoyed the Basil Duck Rice entree and Sweet Rice Durian dessert. The menu is quite expansive though, and I'd be happy to come back to try more dishes! Food I tried: - Chicken Satay: A solid appetizer! Peanut sauce was creamy, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. - Gui Chai: These made good appetizers too with a well-fried, crispy exterior and soft interior. - Basil Duck Rice: This was super delicious; I'd definitely get it again. It was sautéed perfectly with deep pockets of flavor-- the duck is tender and juicy, the fried egg is crispy, the rice is soft and flavorful. - Vegan Duck Noodle: This was my least favorite dish out of everything we ordered. The noodles weren't very flavorful, and the vegan duck was a let down-- It's made differently than the ones typical of NYC Thai restaurants, so it just didn't hit as much. - Sweet Rice Durian: As a durian fanatic, I loved this dessert-- it's a unique one that you won't find on most other Thai menus in Chicago (other than at Sticky Rice, which is owned by the same family). It was quite soupy, and the combination of the warm coconut sauce, the creamy durian, and the sticky rice that instantly soaked up all the coconut and durian flavors was just perfect. Split between 3 people, the price was ~$25/pp including tax/tip, which was good for the amount of food we got. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.4/5 Food: 4.4/5 Ambience: 4.7/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.5/5 read more

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This spot is affordable and tasty. The portions here are huge and packed with flavor for the price. The staff are super friendly, and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Just be prepared for a wait during busy hours. Highly recommend the kao mun gai if you're into chicken dishes. read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Basil Chicken - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best tom Kha in the city, we live nearby and get it all the time. The whole menu is amazing including the drink options. And there's a cute little robot in a tuxedo if you dine in who brings your your drinks and food! read more

ok, YUM! everything here is delicious and honestly looks stunning even though they're not trying. thai food must just be intrinsically beautiful, at least it is to me. i wasn't super hungry but i was cold, so i ordered the tom kha soup with chicken. they served it to me with tofu, and also forgot one of the drinks i ordered, but that's the only reason im docking a star because the food (both mine and my friends') tasted fantastic. the soup was a little sour in a rly yummy way & im still thinking about it days later. i'm also sure if i asked they would have switched my order with no issues. i rly want to come back and try some of the other options- they have a ton! i love the little robot that comes around to deliver ur drinks& food to ur table, and also just love the vibes inside. it's pretty casual but it's also a nice place to hang out. read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Tom Kha soup with tofu - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was the best Thai food I have ever had in my life, and certainly the best in Chicago. It is a small place near the train station with ample seating next to the kitchen. The service was prompt and fantastic, food came out quick, and the flavors were incredible. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

The food was so bad that it almost ruined my marriage. I wanted to check out this place, and my wife reluctantly agreed - her theory was that an Asian restaurant big enough to cover several countries is suspect. She got the pad thai, and it was so bland that it was inedible. I got the crispy pork, which turned out to be pork rinds. The pork buns were okay enough that my one-year-old ate half of one. Like many things in life, my wife was right about this one. We have since reconciled. read more

Dined in on a Monday night, Oct 21 2024. Pros: big portion, nice service! Cons: the food. I really wanted to like the pad kee Mao I ordered but it was too watery and salty. There is no wokhei (the smokey flavor that comes with stir frying on high heat). The chicken was not consistent either - some pieces were tender, others were so tough I spat it out. Overall just felt like I ate a whitewashed microwave dinner of some sorts. read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Pad kee Mao, peach smoothie - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My interest in Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen came after a search of restaurants within a radius of my residence offering delivery. At the time, Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen happened to be the one that captured my interest and ranked number thirteen during my search. On an evening where I just wanted to lounge around in my pajamas without driving anywhere in my vehicle around Chicago, I ordered online via yelp with Grubhub delivery. Since I am vegetarian, I was drawn to a few of the vegan options on the menu, particularly the Vegan BBQ Pork Noodles! Oh honey, the sight of it with all of its features literally made my mouth salivate. I admit, I am weak when it comes to anything barbecue! There, I said it, tehehe. And I loved that there were spice levels because as one who is not fond of spicy hot foods, it played an influence in me ordering as well. It took thirty-five minutes from the time my order was acknowledged by Grubhub to the arrival of it at my residence. A shout out to the Grubhub delivery driver for making that happen in that astonishing time. I could not resist moaning after eating each delicious forkful, or um, slurpful! The vegan barbecue had a sweet taste that I simply enjoyed and anticipate having with brown rice in the foreseeable future. I finished this satisfyingly good meal with a smirk on my face, and a... belch, tehehe. With all aforementioned, I would gladly order from Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen again whether it be in-restaurant order, or online via yelp with Grubhub delivery. One of the things I discovered after it caught my interest online via yelp, is that I have driven by it numerous times along N Western Ave. Service: 5 | Atmosphere: N/A | Food: 5 Recommendations: Vegan duck noodle, Vegan BBQ pork noodle, Vegan BBQ pork rice, Basil vegan duck rice, Veggie potsticker, Veggie egg rolls, or Vegan kimchi dumplings ~ Always be grateful. ~ Thomas G read more

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One of my favorite places when I come to Chicago to visit my bff, they have the best food! Also service is fast and everyone is amazing and very nice. The restaurant is super cute as well. I definitely will keep coming by each time I'm there in Chicago. read more

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Yesterday we explored the Buck Town. There's an Asian fusion spot that has a variety of selections including: Beef Noodles Roti BBQ Vegan Tofu Spring Rolls Tom Kha Soup (my fave) Ramen *There was even a robot that brought us waters and boba teas! #Thai #Korean #Vietnamese #Japanese #Chicago #TheWindyCity #Bucktown #OuzoAdventures read more

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Stumbled into Sweet Rice, and we're fans. There's a wide selection of thai street food and main dishes to choose from (with special appearances by taiwanese and korean favorites). We stuck with thai and were impressed by the flavor and portion sizes. The curry noodles packed a punch and the squid was super tender and well-executed! Will be back! Pictured: Chicken Curry Noodles and Grilled Squid read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Karee Curry Chicken - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My second time at Sweet Rice and I wasn't disappointed. For appetizers, we started off with Chicken Satay and Chicken Potstickers. The Satay was very tasty, marinated chicken slices were perfectly grilled stacked on a plate not on skewers like most restaurants with dipping sauce and a cucumber salad. The Potstickers were lined up perfectly on a small platter with dipping sauce on the side, they had a nice crunch to them. I ordered the Basil Chicken. It was very tasty, with lots of red & green peppers and enough to take home for later. My friend ordered Kao Gai Tod which is fried battered chicken, cilantro, and sweet chili sauce. It was a good-sized order, she wound up taking almost the whole thing home after getting full on the appetizers. It's a nice clean palace, including the bathrooms. The staff is friendly and helpful, willing to accommodate your every whim. read more

Amazing deals! Each dish has been delectable, great service, brief wait time, fun location for small or large groups. Highly recommend! read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Thai Basil Chicken - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

While I can't speak for the dine-in experience, I have ordered takeout from Sweet Rice multiple times and it is hands down the BEST pad Thai I have ever, ever had. A flavor explosion, fresh ingredients, and affordable prices. I will be back time and time again! read more

Okay this place was kinda a sleeper hit for me, tucked under the western blue line stop, I was really pleasantly surprised to have a hearty, absolutely scrumptious, comforting meal at this casual spot! I had the kha soi chicken, which came with toppings of red onion, cilantro, pickled vegetables that had a lovely tang, and a big squeeze of lime, and BIG chunks of tender chicken. The sweet sticky rice with banana and beans was SO SO SO good, if you are a sticky rice believer I highly recommend. read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Khao Soi Chicken - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Summary: Strong variety of Asian cuisines and dishes, all executed well. My star of the show was the coconut ice cream, and I am making this review almost directly as a result of it. Probably a top 3 Chicago dessert to me. The good: The staff is friendly, the amenities are clean, portions were reasonably large, and the service is quick. They offered us a free Thai Ice Cream since we ordered so much (though it was a bit over-frozen, so tough to enjoy). Again, the coconut ice cream was chef's kiss. Would love to get it again. The bad: Not bad per say, but there were certain dishes that I expect to be crisped a bit more (like the kimchi fried rice in the photo). It's served in a stone bowl, but the rice was a bit too moist to crisp on the bottom. The ugly: Nothing to note! read more

Sweet Rice Asian Kitchen - Kimchi Fried Rice, Coconut Ice Cream w/ Toppings, Bamee Duck - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered the soup , very good taste flavor and ingredients Pure Delicious in a bowl Loved it read more

I got the mussel fritter (5/5), the khao mun gai (reminds me of hainanese chicken) 5/5, the beef noodle soup 4/5, and the Vietnamese iced coffee (4/5). I really liked the vibe of this place, it has a casual street food style and is reminiscent of hawker stalls from Singapore or Thailand. Really enjoyed both the mussel fritter and the khao mun gai and would get both again! The beef noodle soup was too salty for me and the Vietnamese iced coffee had a nice strong coffee flavor, but wasn't quite sweet enough. Overall, worth a visit to try though! read more

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Small dishes, felt like Asian fusion (mostly Thai) dim sum or tapas style. Shared grilled pork salad, wonton soup, salted cream mango smoothie, and Thai shaved ice. Sister said the grilled pork tasted like Korean BBQ beef bulgogi. I thought it had a flavor like processed hot dog. We liked its seasoning. The wonton soup was bland, but I liked the garlic in the wontons. Sister said the salted cream mango smoothie tasted artificial, but I liked it. I did not like my Thai shaved ice, probably since I'm not used to the toppings, i.e. the jellies and fruit. Ice had a pink syrup with a familiar taste I couldn't place, but my sister thought it was condensed milk. Spacious and wheelchair accessible inside, even the restroom. Found street parking nearby on a side street. read more

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Wow this spot is really good!!! This spot was put up about 3 months ago. It is right off of the blue line and the Western exit. Sometimes I pass by this restaurant in the morning while walking my dog. I have been wanting to try it for a while and the menu looks exotic yet delicious. I was coming back from a trip from o'hare and decide to go ahead and pick up lunch on my walk back to my apartment. I ordered my food online while on the train. I got the Korean spicy chicken and a mango smoothie with boba. I was very satisfied with the ease of the online ordering system and the description of the menu items. When I arrive my items were not ready but that was my fault because I scheduled it too far out.. The hostess was great about getting my drink and making sure that my items were prepared timely. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and has a pretty dope sound system. They had a separate waiting area and also room for people to stretch out if dining inside. To the food: I believe that my choice of order was really well selected. I was happy that my entree included plenty of chicken and fresh vegetables. I was pleasantly surprised at all the spice that was in my meal. I will say that this meal was way more spicier than I anticipated, however ver it was really flavourful. I would suggest that if you cannot handle real spice, you do not get this menu item. The amount of food was reasonable for the price and I did have leftovers the next day. My mango smoothie was fire and I tore it up on my walk back home. I definitely recommend this spot and I will be back nice fusion of different Asian items available for purchase and the prices were reasonable. read more

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