Great longtime favorite of Thai cuisine in Chicago, one of the city's best. It doesn't look like much of a restaurant, but the food makes up for it. Thai Aree is about as authentic for flavor and spice as you can get, and it gets really spicy. Has a pretty well rounded menu of classic items to choose from. Prices are pretty okay for the portions and quality. After hearing such great things about it, we made our way here. It's kind of a small place. This is in a pretty boring area on Milwaukee Avenue with not much around it but garages and that kind of stuff. Also the building looked crappy. Of course we are skeptical. Anyway, we ordered because we were already here. It's about $11 for an entree, and we each got noodles. Also you have a protein choice. We each got these with tofu. As for the spice, we got medium. She had the Pad Thai. It looked pretty good, but the spice was the key. This was medium but still pretty spicy. I got the Pad See Ewe. This was a choice of stir fried thin or wide rice noodles. Got it with the wide ones which were good. This had broccoli, Chinese broccoli, eggs which I left out, and choice of protein, and I got the tofu. Creamy and hot. The very spicy level would have just overwhelmed the flavor it seems. Has to be a consideration if looking for authentic Thai food. It recently had a renovation. The menu has plenty for meat eaters as well as vegans and vegetarians. read more

Thai Aree House - Pad See Ewe - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing customer service and food! I just stumbled upon this place as it was close to where my daughter plays volleyball and was looking for something quick and glad I came here! The mom and pop ran restaurant is so nice and so incredibly friendly! Will definitely come back again! read more

Food is always delicious! I particularly enjoy the Penang curry. Noodle dishes are excellent too!

Best chicken pad Thai I've ever had. Egg rolls are delicious too - unique sweeter taste to them.

Best Thai food anywhere, hands down, only carry out but it really is the best there is. A must have when in Chicago.

Amazing food and Owners. We have been going there for 38 plus years.. Joe Darlene and The Boys read more

Best little gem of a Thai spot you can find on the NW side, Chicago in general. The owners are so kind and the food is so fire every time, no matter the order! read more

I'd quite been looking forward to trying this mom-and-pop Thai food option. They offered to make our curries completely vegetarian (with no fish sauce). And the curries still tasted good - depth of flavors and good consistency. The curry fried rice was the real star. The pad thai and spring rolls are a complete miss and better left off the order next time. read more

I want to start off with the service of this place. It is honestly amazing. The man who picked up the phone to take orders is so sweet and welcoming. I have a pretty weak stomach so I don't usually order from random places but this is my go-to Thai place. I never ever get sick from here. He also gave me extra white rice, condiments and some watermelon. Amazing place. read more

Great spot for Thai food. We got the pad kee mao and chicken larb salad, medium spice. Nice amount of kick and super flavorful, not bland at all. Gave us extra dry spices just in case but we didn't need it. Lots of other options on the menu as well. Just a heads up, it's take-out only from 4-8pm. Owner is a super cute and friendly dude. Be nice to him and he'll be nice to you (we got a complimentary piece of watermelon and extra rice without asking because they had extra at the time; not guaranteed though). Quick service and free street parking in front of restaurant too. Across the street for la michoacana ice cream if you're looking for dessert. read more

Thai Aree House - pad kee mao and chicken larb salad - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally, A New Updated Menu January 2021 Thai Aree House is one of my Absolute Favorite Thai Restaurants in Old Irving Park Neighborhood. It has been around for about 30+ years & still going strong! Eddie & Ann are an Amazing Team. No matter how busy the restaurant is the food still taste the same! The Quality & Quantity is why i come back. Everything just taste so Delicous! My personal favorites are the Mixed Satay (love there peanut sauce), Fresh Garlic Beef (love the fresh slices of garlic on top), Tom Kha Vegetable Soup (coconut broth is very light but flavorful & love that the vegetables are crunchy. Please be patient with this restaurant. They do get very busy but everything is made to order. HIghly Recommend to try it!!! read more

Thai Aree House - New Menu - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Always greeted with a smile. Wonderful people. Great food. Nice selection. Neighborhood staple.

So good! Found this when just looking for something new (Thai isn't new, the restaurant was new to us) and the guy at the counter (owner maybe?) was incredible. So patient and nice and had recommendations and advice on things like spice level (medium spicy is plenty spicy for most, too spicy for mild people) The food was really really good. Quality ingredients big ole shrimp and nice portions. We'll be back read more

A great family owned business. The food is really great I highly recommend it and recommend squids in your fried rice and noodles

I've been really happy with the food here, way above average in my opinion, and it doesn't hurt that they're super nice. Watch out for the spice! This is Thai level spicy, so if you ask for it, you'll get it! read more

Ordered food over the phone and was told it would be 20 minutes. I walked in 25 minutes later and they told me another 10 minutes so I waited in my car. After 10 minutes I was told another 10 minutes. Finally after 45 minutes of waiting I had my food and headed home. I ordered pad kee mao and pad thai, both were extremely sweet which is very odd. Unfortunately I've never had a good Thai food experience in Chicago so I came in with low expectations, but this was really disappointing. I definitely wouldn't order from here again. It may be acceptable for American pallets but if you've ever eaten good Thai food outside of the Midwest you will not enjoy this place. read more

I love this restaurant! I don't treat myself often when it comes to take-out orders; but when I do, this restaurant is always my top choice. The owner ALWAYS gives the best customer service, the food is very flavorful and reasonably priced, and there are many options to select from. Hope they stay open for a long time! read more

Thai Aree House - Pad Thai w chicken! - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot is so amazing. It's a small spot, Run by a husband and wife duo who know what they're doing. We've tired quite a few things, and here are some of the all-day stars of their menu: - pad Kee Maw - basil chkn - red curry - pad Thai (my husband loves getting this with woonsen noodles) - basil fried rice (the flavor here cannot be beat) - the #50 with chkn... Can't remember the name The food here has totally ruined all other Thai joints for us, which is unfortunate since we've since moved out of the city. And even more than just amazing food, the owner is so wonderful. He remembers people and their orders -- so much so, that if my husband forgets to tell the waiter "no bean sprouts," the owner will come to our table just to verify! Can't beat this spot. read more

Thai Aree House - Basil Chicken - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just tried this place after soooo many years of seeing it. The main reason I never tried this place was because of its hours. Well I loved it cause when you order a dish HOT it comes HOT! I goto other thai restaurants and most of them make it mild when I want it spicy hot. It's spicy but still has great flavor. The people working there are extremely nice as well. I would love to give them 5 stars but I can't always leave work to pick up the food. I wish they would deliver to me and open when I have the crave for Thai food. Great place! I would definitely order from here again!!! read more

This continues to be the best Thai food in Chicago and I can't ever figure out why more people, outside of the immediate area, don't know about it. read more

During the pandemic this was a staple of ours. I've never eaten here in person but whenever we would go to pick up the food, the uncle in there was super nice. He would occasionally give free drinks or an extra appetizer when we would order there. The food also is top notch and delicious. It always hits the spot when looking for Thai food. The Thai iced tea is also awesome. Highly recommend. Support this mom and pop shop with great owners. read more

Average food at best. What stands out was the spring rolls were falling apart (loosely wrapped) as if no attention was given to the preparation. The positive reviews are likely a result of the great personality of the owner working the register. It took me a while to submit this review out of guilt. read more

Memorable Thai food. The Pay Kee Mow is exceptional and the Pad See Ew is also wonderful. I like spicy food, so I asked them to make my dishes hot each time I've gone here. This restaurant is small and the workers are very friendly. I've eaten in and also taken out. Both times were a great experience. read more

I grew up in old Irving where this restaurant is located so my family and I would regularly come here or take out. the food is amazing it is so authentic and so delicious it is genuinely the best Thai food in the city read more

Great Thai food and a friendly atmosphere. Just a heads up when you order spicy you get spicy. read more

Thai Aree House - Basil fried rice extra spicy - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been eating there for 18 years and it never disappoints. I've been there with all of my family and friends and everyone walks out wowed and come back on their own. Even after living in Wisconsin, I was happy to make the drive and join family there. There is no other Thai restaurant like this one. The owners, a wife and husband team, know all of their regular customers by name and it makes the experience even more memorable. Food is authentic, delicious, well prepared and never disappoints. I am not sure about the other 1 star reviews as I have never, in all of these years, seen anyone but the wife in the kitchen or had tasteless food (and I would know a Mexican because I am one). They must have the wrong restaurant. read more

Amazing food that never disappoints! My family has been coming here for years and are constantly recommending. Besides the food being delicious, the owners are SO kind! read more

This place is incredible. An absolute neighborhood gem. And I don't even like Thai food that much! We went here on a double date on a Friday night at like 7pm. It was pretty busy with a good amount of takeout business coming in. BYOB, probably about a dozen or so tables. Great, small atmosphere. We had a coconut milk, lemongrass, chicken soup to start and followed up with a couple noodles, chicken, and beef dishes. Everything was fresh and delicious with incredible flavor and spice. The service and pace of the meal was great. The food, service, and overall experience was 10/10, and I can't wait to eat here again. Like I said, I don't even really like Thai food and i was blown away! read more

Second time here and we will definitely be back! Every time we've ordered something they've made suggestions on how best to enjoy it, from sauces we should try or things to add or things to mix together. We have had the pad Thai, Pad Kee Mow, Pad See Ew, Combo Fried Rice, skewers, steamed wontons, and spring rolls. Everything has been absolutely delicious. You are treated like family from the moment you walk in and you can tell that love and care are put in to everything here! Highly recommend. We will be back soon, maybe we'll see you here! Love, Jay n'Clay read more

It's really 3.2 but I rounded the other way. The places runs like a mom and pop shop. The wait staff was nice. The good: - The food prep feels very homestyle which is a nice change. (bonus: they don't put MSG in their dishes). - the fish cake appetizer was freshly fried and is accompanied with a cucumber side salad. It was big enough to be shared by 3-4 people. okay: - The Thai beef salad had a great flavor but the portion of the beef could be more compared to other restaurants. - I usually order basil chicken (pad krapro) as my go to test dish at a Thai restaurant I am trying for the 1st time. My initial reaction was how much it felt like home cooking. The portion could be a tad bigger. - Complimentary watermelon dessert at the end. Though you can tell the season is over cuz the color was dull. meh: - The biggest let down was the penang curry. it had crushed peanut paste that was not incorporated well. I actually bit into a portion of the paste. the flavor overall wasn't very spicy or tasty from then on. I won't mind coming back to try other items. read more

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Come here immediately! But make sure you call first to ensure it's open - it's a one woman show so the hours aren't like your typical restaurant. This place has been around for 36 years - can't get more local than that! The chef is from Thailand and cooks authentic/traditional Thai food. The pad Thai is one of the best I've ever had. The shrimp rolls are crispy puffs of heaven. Side note - whoever wrote the one star review was clearly talking about a different restaurant, as the server and chef are Thai (and are related). Seriously - this place is worth traveling for and my husband and I will be regulars. read more

In a word, delightful. From the wonderful staff to attention to small details (giving a pitcher or water and an extra napkin without having to ask) to the flavorful menu items, this place is a standout in the Thai restaurant scene in Chicago. The shrimp in a blanket and panang curry were my favorites this past visit. Also it's BYOB. Do yourself a solid and stop by this fantastic small business read more

Thai Aree House - Fresh spring rolls and shrimp in a blanket - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place seems like a hole in the wall from the outside, but the inside has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Staff is extremely friendly. Food is amazing- little small on the portions for the price but taste is amazing!!! Wouldn't expect this level of Thai food in Chicago but man, was it good! read more

Thai Aree House - Pad see ew with chicken - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Never a bad meal or experience here. Great people! Great food and portions! Great place! My favorite always...Pad See-Ewe with beef. This is the only place that when you ask the noodles to be crispy, they don't complain. Thank you! read more

Thai Aree House - Pad See-Ewe crispy noodles with beef - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very flavorful and delicious Thai food. It's very filling and you get a lot for what you pay for. When they say it's spicy. It's truly spicy. I'm Asian and I love spicy food but wow of wow I couldn't even handle the level of spice to my seafood salad. Love that it's in our new neighborhood. Parking is not easy so we just walked there for pick up! read more

Very Good! It tasted fresh and I appreciated that the dishes were not over sauced. We ordered the pad Thai and the pad See ewe - really enjoyed both. For an appetizer we tried their fried bean patties stuffed with chicken. That was new for us and it was a nice treat. We liked that when we picked up the food the owner was excited about the food and explained how best to eat the dishes. It's obviously a restaurant with some heart. Will order again. read more

Had the best takeout experiences during covid shut downs here! They really care about customer experience

Solid food and wonderful owners. This place is a go-to for a quick and delicious noodle dish. The owners are always friendly and care about their customer experience. The food is perhaps a little expensive, but it is tasty and never disappointing. These days, we are willing to pay a bit more to support the local community and enjoy a solid meal. The chicken noodle soup is a wonderful treat on a cold day. The peanut sauce is delicious too. read more

Thai Aree is a gem. The food is consistently solid - fresh, flavorful and prepared with care. If you like spicy this place delivers - it'll make you sweat! It's one of the few places in the city with pork Satay in the menu. The family who owns it are amazing - accommodating and generous. Do yourself a favor and get beyond your usual order to try something new! read more

Husband wife team have had this place open more than 30 years according to the owner. Had the pad Thai and it was the best version I've had. Even though it was the most basic dish, the flavors sang. Loved that the chicken was moist and juicy. Also enjoyed the sprout, carrot texture. Service was slow because they were in the weeds. The wife cooks, and the husband is front of house. I'll gladly support this Mom and Pop shop again. First visit won't be my last. Nice to know a place in my hood exists when I don't want to go to the usual suspects in Lincoln Square. read more

Thai Aree House - Pad Thai with Chicken $10.95 - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois