Hidden gem in the heart of Downtown Arlington Heights! Amazing food and the sweetest staff who really cares about your experience. Great for big or small groups!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Sierant
Exceptional service and even better food! Our go to for Thai in downtown Arlington
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Heart
This is real Thai food, prepared and served by a team of sisters. The veggies in your entree may have come out of their garden. This is real food made with care and a focus on quality. The menu is varied, the atmosphere is comfortable, the pricing is very reasonable. Entree sizes are average, definitely fair for the cost. Alcohol (beer/wine) is available. Dine-in or takeout, either way, it's going to be good.Vegetarian options: If you don't see what you want, ask and they will make it for you.Dietary restrictions: They are happy to cook to order, just ask!Parking: Street parking immediately if front of restaurant. Free parking garage 1.5 blocks South .Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome here.Wheelchair accessibility: Standard ADA compliant layout.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Charles Panella
Likely the most authentic taste for miles , real pad Thai , fresh ingredients, outstanding vegetables and herbs , for me an overlooked gem for which we will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: N1 Pad Thai
Machew N.
This place is amazing. Take out or dine in, but we normally do take out. Fresh flavors! And good prices.
Bruce K.
Lovely restaurant, great service and excellent food. Had spring rolls, yellow curry chicken, pad Thai. Will definitely return.
Xifang Larson
Women of color owned business with the sweetest sisters running it.Great food, good friends, good pricing.The food can be modified however you want, especially in terms of spice. The Papaya salad is AMAZING, though!!! It's a little spicy but super satisfying and crunchy.The fried catfish is also addictive and the crab Rangoon ? is the best I've had.The owners are super hardworking and sweet when you get to know them. They treat you like family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Fries
The sweetest people run this place and make you feel right at home. The food is fantastic too. Get some crab Rangoon as a an appetizer, you won’t be disappointed.
Service: 5
James Payne Jr.
I've along with friends & family have enjoyed the very tasty & consistency which these fine hard working women have providedin the Arlington Heights for over 20 years, I don't live here vut I enjoy visiting this delightful neighborhood largely because of Bankok Cafe .Vegetarian options: Most dishes can be converted to vegetarian and some even to vegan
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: N1 Pad Thai, H2 Basil Chicken, C1 Red Curry, N3 Pad Kee Mao, A2 Satay Chicken
Joshua Frink
I absolutely love Bangkok! The owners are the sweetest people you will ever meet and the food is to die for! Don’t miss out!
Great food and amazing service!!! Highly recommend. You should definitely consider this place for your next Thai meal.
Kathy M.
This was my first time at Bangkok Cafe. I meet every other month with some former colleagues and Bangkok Cafe was our destination. Our appetizers of chicken satay, crab Rangoon, and my Thai coffee were good. The Rama Chicken entree I ordered was okay, but I wish there would have been some soy sauce to add to it. There seems to be a language barrier between staff and diners. Although they're very polite, a couple of times we weren't sure the level comprehension was adequate by either parties. The overall decor is plain, and clean, but a little effort to make it more aesthetically appealing would probably bring more business to the restaurant.
Chasity Rosales
Food was not flavorful. Either over cooked. Too salty, lacked flavor. This is NOT Mexican.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Mario Bilotas
I love the authenticity in the atmosphere. I ordered the chicken penang. Just slightly hotter than medium. It hit the spot. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vito P.
We were seated outside which is pretty enjoyable during summer weekends when they have live bands . The food was very fresh and amazing. They definitely know what they are doing . Truly enjoyed this family owned small business. Wish I took some pictures of plates but was too busy eating .
Hidden gem in the heart of Downtown Arlington Heights! Amazing food and the sweetest staff who really cares about your experience. Great for big or small groups!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional service and even better food! Our go to for Thai in downtown Arlington
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is real Thai food, prepared and served by a team of sisters. The veggies in your entree may have come out of their garden. This is real food made with care and a focus on quality. The menu is varied, the atmosphere is comfortable, the pricing is very reasonable. Entree sizes are average, definitely fair for the cost. Alcohol (beer/wine) is available. Dine-in or takeout, either way, it's going to be good.Vegetarian options: If you don't see what you want, ask and they will make it for you.Dietary restrictions: They are happy to cook to order, just ask!Parking: Street parking immediately if front of restaurant. Free parking garage 1.5 blocks South .Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome here.Wheelchair accessibility: Standard ADA compliant layout.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Likely the most authentic taste for miles , real pad Thai , fresh ingredients, outstanding vegetables and herbs , for me an overlooked gem for which we will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: N1 Pad Thai
This place is amazing. Take out or dine in, but we normally do take out. Fresh flavors! And good prices.
Lovely restaurant, great service and excellent food. Had spring rolls, yellow curry chicken, pad Thai. Will definitely return.
Women of color owned business with the sweetest sisters running it.Great food, good friends, good pricing.The food can be modified however you want, especially in terms of spice. The Papaya salad is AMAZING, though!!! It's a little spicy but super satisfying and crunchy.The fried catfish is also addictive and the crab Rangoon ? is the best I've had.The owners are super hardworking and sweet when you get to know them. They treat you like family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sweetest people run this place and make you feel right at home. The food is fantastic too. Get some crab Rangoon as a an appetizer, you won’t be disappointed.
Service: 5
I've along with friends & family have enjoyed the very tasty & consistency which these fine hard working women have providedin the Arlington Heights for over 20 years, I don't live here vut I enjoy visiting this delightful neighborhood largely because of Bankok Cafe .Vegetarian options: Most dishes can be converted to vegetarian and some even to vegan
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: N1 Pad Thai, H2 Basil Chicken, C1 Red Curry, N3 Pad Kee Mao, A2 Satay Chicken
I absolutely love Bangkok! The owners are the sweetest people you will ever meet and the food is to die for! Don’t miss out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: A9 Bangkok Crab Rangoon
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food and amazing service!!! Highly recommend. You should definitely consider this place for your next Thai meal.
This was my first time at Bangkok Cafe. I meet every other month with some former colleagues and Bangkok Cafe was our destination. Our appetizers of chicken satay, crab Rangoon, and my Thai coffee were good. The Rama Chicken entree I ordered was okay, but I wish there would have been some soy sauce to add to it. There seems to be a language barrier between staff and diners. Although they're very polite, a couple of times we weren't sure the level comprehension was adequate by either parties. The overall decor is plain, and clean, but a little effort to make it more aesthetically appealing would probably bring more business to the restaurant.
Food was not flavorful. Either over cooked. Too salty, lacked flavor. This is NOT Mexican.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
I love the authenticity in the atmosphere. I ordered the chicken penang. Just slightly hotter than medium. It hit the spot. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were seated outside which is pretty enjoyable during summer weekends when they have live bands . The food was very fresh and amazing. They definitely know what they are doing . Truly enjoyed this family owned small business. Wish I took some pictures of plates but was too busy eating .