Finally tried White Crane Thai and honestly it was worth the wait. We got the pad see yew, Panang curry, veggie sushi, and chive dumplings -- everything was really flavorful and fresh. The pad see yew had that perfect chewy noodle texture and the Panang curry was super comforting without being too heavy. Really appreciated that they can make a lot of dishes vegan on request and were open to customizations too. The servers were also genuinely friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd go back to. read more

Some of the best Thai food I've had in a while! I highly recommend this spot just off I-88 near Naperville and Lisle. Decor is a little odd. More like a surfer vibe or Mexican. But the service is good and it's in a great spot near a lot of shops and restaurants on Freedom Dr. read more

I finally got to try White Crane for the first time. It's been on my list to try for a while now. The inside looked very modern and the staff was very attentive. The menu for the Thai food looked pretty similar to most Thai places with the exception of the sushi. I had to get my regular pad see ew. The flavor was good with not too much heat. It was just enough. Not much I would want to change. Maybe I would ask for a little more heat. I also tried a little of my friends pad Thai with beef. The beef was a little tough, but overall not bad. I liked that the dish was not dry at all. From the Thai dishes, I would say that the food is pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but would come back if I was in the area. Some of the sushi rolls seemed to be a bit pricy in my opinion, but maybe I'll try one next time just to try it. read more

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Great place for traditional Thai and Sushi food. Good selection of dishes and drinks. We ordered nacho nirvana and tom Khai soup for appetizer and spicy basil chicken for the main entree. Appetizers were simply awesome. Loved the nacho nirvana dish consisting of crispy wonton, tofu, avocado, cilantro and topped with a tasty sauce . Tom khai soup was yummy. Spicy basil tofu dish - ordered mild so it was not spicy at all and just average but great service and ambience. My friends liked their sushi a lot. It's a fun place with decent price. read more

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I picked some of their vegan entrees. Nothing memorable food wise, the place definitely had great ambience. I wish they add more vegan options for appetizers! read more

White Crane Retro Thai & Sushi - Thai Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Their Thai desserts were so good! I love that the mango sticky rice uses slightly savory flavor for the rice. The taro pearl in coconut cream was also slightly savory too which really cuts the sharpness of the sweet flavors. Coconut cream flavor is strong, which is a plus. The coconut pudding has a slightly sticky rice/pudding on the bottom and coated with coconut oil, it's really flavor and good texture with the two layers. The baked taro pudding cake is probably a good option for older folks, it feels simpler, less oily/creamy but has a rich taro flavor, while still soft but has more fibers. All the desserts were so good. We came here just for these lol. read more

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Wow-everything we ordered was stand-out delicious. The shumai was the best I've ever had. In particular, the consistency of the center contents was almost mousse-like and thus totally consistently blended & didn't have that unfortunate squirt of liquid that so many other restaurants' shumai can have. My mom loved the Massaman Curry and I loved the Pad See Ew. My favorite menu item was probably the coconut custard for desert. It was dairy free and SO delicately flavored, with amazing taro. I've never had it before and loved it so much I subsequently Googled a recipe, to try to make it back in Boston. My biggest complaint is that I won't be able to make this my "go to" place because I live over 500 miles away. Whenever I visit family, I plan to stop back in. Service was attentive, and they were great about staying on top of refilling water (even though free). There were many tables full when we visited for lunch, but no service issues. It also didn't feel crowded, nor too loud. A great balance. Highly recommend! read more

White Crane is starting to become one of my go-to restuarants when I have no idea what to eat. Love the ambiance and decor here. They have ample seating and the noise level is perfect for conversation. Some of my favorites here are the vegetable green curry, hainan chicken and their sushi rolls! Service is always amazing, they check up on you and water is always filled. My husband's favorite is the pad prik khing w/ crispy pork & egg. All of these dishes taste very authentic and delicious. We've never been disappointed yet and hope to continue to be loyal customers. read more

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** Take out review ** I was craving tom yum soup and decided to grab some from white crane. Their online ordering system is user friendly and easy to navigate. I ended up ordering tom yum soup with tofu, a side of rice, and crab Rangoon. The portions are on the smaller side for how pricey it is. I specified the time I was hoping my order would be ready by but it was done 30 mins earlier than I wanted. I was bummed about this since I felt rushed to get there and didn't want my food sitting out for so long. I think because my order was sitting in to go containers for a while this caused the crab Rangoon to no longer be crispy. Going forward I'll make sure to not order anything crispy for take out and get it while dining in instead. Flavor wise it was OK. The tom yum soup was tasty and the perfect amount of sour and sweet. I appreciated that there are other veggies (bell peppers and tomatoes) in it aside from just mushrooms. Other places I've been to they only have mushrooms as a veggie which I find underwhelming. Thankfully that is not the case at white crane. The fish sauce was a little too generous but other than that I really liked it. The atmosphere is casual. Dress up or dress down, whatever look you choose is fine! There is indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Excellent food and comfortable ambiance. Great sushi. Will definitely be coming back and we live over an hour away. Great service too! read more

White Crane Retro Thai & Sushi - Holocron below Salmon crunch above - Thai Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

The food is good at reasonable cost though the portions are limited. We ordered noodles low spicy and fried rice medium spicy but felt the spice level was same for both items that was on low end. The service is okay since we were 6 people and gratuity was already added to our check. The waitress was slower to meet our needs though it was not crowded. The ambience is good for a Thai restaurant at a great location. read more

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Causal little place. A coworker and I decided to celebrate an end to a long week. We ordered a lot. . . Pork gyoza - ok Egg rolls - ok Edamame - ok Shrimp Shumai - first time having this and I'm still trying to figure out if I liked it. Massaman chicken curry - I like it! Spicy Pacific deep fried roll - very tasty. Her entree was spicy basil with ground chicken and a fried egg. Looked interesting but not for me. She really enjoyed it. Our server did have a challenge with splitting the bill or understanding how to apply the cash then charge the card. I wish I would have visited here earlier in the week cause I would have been back every night to try more rolls. read more

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I ordered Pad Thai for takeout over the phone and I got a text 5 mins later that my food was ready for pickup. Pickup was a breeze and the staff were polite. The atmosphere looked modern and clean. This resturant is in a strip mall with other restaurants. The development looks relatively new. The pad Thai portion was generous and the flavor was pretty good. I love pad Thai and would have liked a little more tamarind in mine but that's just my preference. It filled my craving for the night and I wouldn't hesitate getting it again if I was in the area. read more

White Crane Retro Thai & Sushi - Chicken Pad Thai $15.16 with tax as of 3/9/25 - Thai Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Great tasting food. Excellent service and a very beautiful place to eat at. The mango sticky rice is a good dessert, mango though is not fresh but frozen and yet still tasty. Shumai is the best read more

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Food was great. Really like the menu variety. The service ok. They were busy and trying really hard but has a few "misses" along the way. Overall the food makes it worth going back. read more

Very fun atmosphere . Great personable service. Fresh wonderful food. We ordered the Tom Kha Soup with Chicken. Green Curry and Basil Beef. All so elegant looking and tasty.At the end of all the restaurants so easier to find parking. read more

My friend and I tried this Thai Restaurant (new to us), and wow! Food was delicious! Service was a bit slow but all in all solid option for Thai Food in Naperville! read more

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Their soups are delicious and hamachi starter as well. Would order again. However disclaimer their nigiri is awful. Not sure what that taste was ( tuna and salmon nigiri) but it isn't pleasant. read more

One of the better Thai restaurants in my neck of the woods; food and ambiance-wise. The restaurant interior creatively incorporates Thai themes from the prior Sharko's BBQ restaurant. We tried their Crab Rangoon (they were very good) & papaya salad. My wife had the shrimp green curry while I had the Boat Noodle soup and we shared the shrimp pad thai. We also tried their Crab Rangoon steamed taro custard for dessert and loved it. Definitely my go-to Thai restaurant in Naperville. read more

Uhhh my wife and I paid $18 for khao soi and $17 for khao mun gai. My wife said the Khao mun gai was... average, and my Khao soi was decent. Really quite overpriced. The food wasn't quite filling enough. The most important thing to note is that we both got bad diarrhea the next day. We didn't even try each other's food! We independently got food poisoning from different dishes. Service was decent. But I won't be back. read more

White Crane Retro Thai & Sushi - Khao soi - Thai Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I just moved to around this area. We tried this restaurant & it is very good. We will come back again. Food, service & environment everything is good. Even the water they serve read more

My girlfriend and I were in Naperville for business and stopped by PNC bank for her to make a deposit. An employee overheard us discussing local restaurants and recommended a Thai place she and her husband had visited. We checked Yelp, saw solid reviews, and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint. The food was fresh and delicious, and the service was excellent. I've gone back a second time, and both the food and service were on point. We're planning to return very soon. read more

I have already given White Crane a 5 star review. Haven't visited in awhile. They are still doing a great job. This time we ordered something different -Green Curry with chicken and Pad Prik Khing with crispy pork. Both were excellent! I don't know which I liked better! Both so flavorful and more than plenty for two people. White Crane has yet to disappoint. read more

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Absolutely--here's a shortened version of the review that keeps it casual and hits all the main points: A Relaxed Spot with Real Thai Flavor White Craine Retro Thai & Sushi is a great little find. The vibe is a mix of old-school Thailand and modern cafe--bright, clean, and comfortable with fun retro touches. The service stands out. The two young ladies working there are always smiling and go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. It gives the place a really warm, friendly feel. The food is solid and leans more traditional than most Thai places around. They've got dishes you rarely see on other menus--like BBQ pork over rice, rich boat noodles, and a flavorful northern-style Khao Soi. Everything I've tried has had that real, home-style taste. If you're into Thai food and want something a little different (in a good way), definitely check this place out. read more

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What a really cool place! We came for a lunch mid-day on a Wednesday. It wasn't too busy and staff welcomed and seated us right away. The decor is also welcoming, bright and interesting. We ordered steamed edamame, chicken pad thai and chicken fried rice. Everything came out quickly, fresh and hot! I love edamame in general and feel like you can't go wrong with it if you like it, White Crane's was no different and came out perfect. I also enjoyed the chicken pad thai and fried rice. The dishes are flavorful and they can adjust spice level to your liking. We have been looking for a new Thai restaurant close to us and are very excited this is in Naperville! We will be planning a visit again. read more

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This was my first order from this restaurant and my last. The tofu in my meal was spoiled, it smelled off and tasted old. It's disappointing

I recently visited twice...the first time was with a friend who had heard good things about this place. We came for weekday lunch. We both immediately loved the decorations and atmosphere. They offer several Thai dishes as well as sushi. We both ordered Thai food. I ordered the Tom Kha soup as well as the green curry. They were both great, although I would have liked a little more heat from the green curry, especially since it is described as spicy in the menu. I should also mention that the service was great! The servers were friendly, checked on us often and refilled our drinks as needed. I had such a good experience that I wanted to bring my 9yo son a few days later, and unfortunately it wasn't the same experience. My son has been wanting to try sushi, so we both ordered miso soup, a few fairly beginner sushi rolls (Alaskan and Rainbow) and the Chicken Satay as an appetizer. The satay was the only thing we liked. The miso soup had a sort of tart/acidic taste, and not so much of the umami/savory flavor that I typically expect from miso soup. My son, who is a lover of all things soup, couldn't even finish his. As far as the sushi goes, I am a huge sushi fan, and this sushi just wasn't great. I know it's typical for a rainbow roll to have imitation crab meat, but this one was mixed with mayo, like a seafood salad inside of the roll, and I really wasn't a fan. All things considered, I will likely be back, but I will definitely stick to the Thai side of the menu. read more

White Crane Retro Thai & Sushi - Rainbow Roll - Thai Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Came back after a year and the food was still as good as before!!! Everyone working there is so friendly and our waitress was soo sweet. We got the papaya salad - very refreshing!! Definitely recommend. We also got the spicy basil fried rice and green thai curry - both were flavorful and tasted great! The ambience is always fun, feels like you're in a restaurant in Asia!!! read more

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I firmly believe there can never be enough Thai restaurants. If they serve good sushi as well, you're instantly rising to the top of my list. White Crane has a Southeastern Asian street vibe with plenty of seating. Decor is a mix of Asian foods, ingredients, and cinema and it's so unique. Service is friendly and attentive. I ordered both sushi and Thai food and everything was fantastic. The sushi rice and fish were spot on in terms of cut, amount of rice, and quality of roll. Dumplings can be steamed or fried, and I decided on the former. It was perfectly cooked. Panang curry was also good with a good amount of chicken (or your choice of protein including tofu), but I wish they gave more rice. Then again every Thai place seems to always give a small bowl of rice. Overall a nice place to have lunch or dinner with friends and family, but I wish the prices were a smidge lower. read more

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Only open for 3 months,this place knocks it out of the park! We went on a Sunday afternoon around 4pm and it was not crowded at all. We were treated by the server who seated us and asked if we had any questions.My wife is Gluten free so she took time telling her what they could make for her . We started with the Mexican Maki roll which was fresh and tasty but not spicy at all. I asked for more wasabi as I wanted a little more heat. My wife had a bowl of the Tom Kha soup which she said tasted amazing! For our entrees my wife had the Basil Ground chicken on rice and I had the Pad See Eiw with chicken. Both dishes were flavorful and generous portions. We actually brought half of them home. Prices are reasonable and the service is great. I will definitely be back! read more

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This review is for take out only. Parking was horrendous on Sundays around noon. Then it was only slightly better on Mondays at the same time. I guess people really like going to that Buttermilk next door. Both times I went inside White Crane Retro Thai and Sushi it was never busy. The staff was very pleasant and kind. They always offered me water while I waited for my order. I ordered the shrimp paste rice, avocado curry, and baked taro custard. The verdict was average quality but higher prices after looking at the price range. I've been to many Asian/Thai/Sushi places, so this isn't the best restaurant I've ever eaten in Illinois or even in Naperville. If you're new to Thai or sushi then you'll love this place. -Shrimp paste rice 3.5 - I would have liked more meat in my entree since other Thai restaurants usually give me generous amounts. The meal was good but just not a lot of pork for $17. -avocado curry 3.5 - this was the same price as the other one just because they added avocado pieces. Curry was well done and slightly spicy. Price should be less. -baked taro custard 5 - easily the best thing I've had here. It was light and flavorful. It can be shared between two people. read more

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Came on a Thursday at 7pm and place was popping. Mexican roll was fresh and amazing and tofu pad see ew has a sweet taste to it that was nice. Thai fried rice with crispy pork was OK. Smaller portion than most but place was super cute. Staff was super nice. Gender neutral bathroom was a nice touch. Parking was full so took us a while and the place was pretty busy with 10 tables so our order took a while. But always a good sign that they're busy! read more

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I came here with my fiancée. We love trying new restaurants. I loved the food. I ordered a couple of sushi rolls and the barbecue pork and rice. The flavors were great. I really enjoyed the dip. It had several slices of jalapeño. I thought it would be hot, but it was more tangy. It was filling, and you do get a lot in portion sizes. I liked the warehouse type design of the restaurant and the artwork on the wall. It's a very open restaurant and there's plenty of space between the other tables so you don't feel. I enjoyed the food, but they missed 2 stars due to service. read more

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I've frequented restaurants in this area often but never tried white crane. I was planning to go to Morton's but the wait was too long so I stopped by white crane and I absolutely loved it. I love the decor it's such a throwback to happier times. If you've ever traveled to south Asian countries in the 90s you will relate. I honestly didn't want to leave but I was so full. The miso soup is some of the best I've had and the bowl is large for only $3. The potstickers were hot and delicious with sweet soy sauce for $7.95. For my entree I got Bbq pork pad Thai medium heat and it was so good. I will come back to try their drinks and sushi. I was so impressed to find an affordable restaurant in this area with great service. My bill was $35 unheard of these days! read more

White Crane Retro Thai & Sushi - Fried potstickers and the best Miso soup - Thai Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Love this Naperville Thai Restaurant. Our favorite is the Boat Noodles and Panang Chicken. Their Basil Chicken and pad Thai is also very good. This is one of the few Thai restaurants that serve Boat Noodles and is very authentic and feel like you're in Bangkok. Restaurant is very clean and service is fantastic. Flexible with food allergies and good Vegetarian options. Depending on the day/time parking can be a challenge. Highly recommend , thank you read more

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We order this for take out. The main reason I am giving 3 is because we cannot control the spice level. I wish it gave us the option to make the food items spicier. I got beef pad sea ew which was okay Crab Rangoon: this was good Panang curry: this was okay as well. This would have definitely been better if it were a little spicier. read more

What a great little spot! Excellent, friendly service and incredibly fresh sushi and thai dishes. Made as you wait the dishes are so fresh and tasty! read more

We really enjoyed our experience at White Crane - great space and vibe. We ordered the crab rangoon, Khao Soi, and panang curry - all were among the best we've had in the area. read more

My mother loves Thai food but is allergic to soy which has always been a struggle. Our server was super understanding about this and walked us through exactly what she could and could not eat. She was extremely informed about what was in the food and made sure my mom had an allergy free experience. Truly grateful for that. The food and service were amazing!!! Will definitely be coming back read more

I've been there for dine in and take out. The service and food is great. The Pad Thai is now my go to place. If you haven't been here I suggest giving it a try. read more

White Crane Retro Thai & Sushi - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Naperville, Illinois