50 Best Thai Restaurants in Chicago

“Delicious 😋 food！ Warm and kind service ! Cozy atmosphere 😊 !“

“Papaya Salad, Grilled Squid, Crab meat fried rice.“

“Puk was our server and she was truly the best. The food was amazing as always. The service was fast and friendly. Prices are very reasonable and the food is so fresh and flavorful. Definitely try if you are looking for Thai food in Chicago!

Vegetarian options: The best vegetarian options. Almost any dish can be made to your accommodation

Parking: They have free parking on the side street and also street parking in front

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly environment“

“Nice and comfortable ambiance & decor. Great food, tradition Isan cuisine, perfect seasoning, delicious and not like any other Thai restaurant in the City!!! The service is very friendly and attentive. Prices are reasonable! Definitely going back!!!!“

“The spicy basil curry had the best balance of heat without overwhelming the flavor, and the portion was just right. It was really loud, but I can't exactly blame them for some unruly clientele or being busy. It's a great alternative from Herb if you want tasty food without breaking the bank.“

“In-On Thai is truly the hidden gem of Chicago's Thai food scene. This family-run establishment offers the most authentic Bangkok-style cuisine I've experienced outside of Thailand. The husband-and-wife team who run the place are incredibly warm and attentive, often stopping by tables to chat and make recommendations.

Their Panang curry is legendary and their green curry might be the best in the city. The pad see ew has perfect wok hei flavor, and their crispy fish with jungle salad is a unique must-try. Don't skip crab wontons and papaya salad as starters - they're exceptional. Everything is made from scratch, and you can taste the freshness and care in every dish.

The restaurant itself is small and cozy with a cute ambiance. It's BYOB (conveniently, there's a liquor store next door), and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. The food comes out surprisingly fast, and portions are generous.

What sets In-On Thai apart is not just the food but the consistency - I've never had a disappointing meal here. Whether dining in or taking out, the quality remains top-notch. Just remember to buzz in when you arrive!

-Try the dishes at Thai spicy level if you're brave
-Don't miss their homemade peanut sauce
-Parking available, but watch out for pigeons under the L tracks!

Without a doubt, this is some of the best Thai food in Chicago. Five stars aren't enough!

Vegetarian options: In-On Thai offers excellent vegetarian options with many dishes that can be made with tofu instead of meat. Their crispy tofu with curry sauce is outstanding, and the deep-fried tofu appetizer is perfectly crispy outside and silky inside. The tofu Pad Thai and Pad See Ew are delicious vegetarian alternatives to the classic dishes. Their green and Massaman curries can be ordered vegetarian-style with tofu and extra vegetables, including authentic Thai eggplant. The papaya salad (som tum) is a fresh, vibrant vegetarian option, and they're always accommodating with customizing dishes to be vegetarian-friendly. The kitchen is happy to adjust spice levels to your preference, and the homemade peanut sauce pairs wonderfully with their vegetarian dishes.“

“Having wanted to dine here. Finally did! Wow, amazing cuisine.“

“Outstanding and flavorful and large portions . High quality Thai“

“Love Love this place!!!! Food is amazing and the staff are so friendly and attentive!!“

“The food is outrageously good and the man at the counter (guessing he is the owner) is wonderful. He’s helpful and welcoming and just a pleasure to deal with. I’m so glad I took a chance. I’ve got lots of decent Thai around me and the menu is a bit different here. Everything I’ve had has been so good.“

“Has been a Thai spot staple in my household for YEARS. Grew up down the street from their Oak Park location, and currently live a stones throw away from their lakeview location. Never ever disappoints, love the staff and consistency in quality.“

“great variety of noodles and vegetables. the service was perfect, on a busy Saturday night.“

“The only vegan option I believe was the pad see ewe. Later the waitress asked us if we wanted tofu a certain way and we thought we were talking about in our dish but it was a separate side. So that was a bit confusing, and we should have clarified too. Cute art on wall“

“Genial estan muy ricos es mi primera vez y me encantan“

“Any Thai brothers and sisters who come to Chicago and miss Thai food can come and eat it. Kale, crispy pork, salad (larb), glass noodles with minced chicken are very good. Eat with hot steamed rice.
Papaya salad, fried chicken, sticky rice are good.
Get strong power Steamed rice from this restaurant makes it easy to run a marathon.“

“From Delaware. Differently a great place to eat!“

“Everyone was friendly and good food.“

“Terrific food quality is the same as before when it was “ Opart ““

“the food is delicious

( I had the green curry with chicken + Thai peanut spring rolls)

it's more than reasonably priced

from what I gathered, this place is family owned and has been passed down

The owner and staff were friendly + welcoming

the ambiance of the place is also colorful and very inviting! Definitely somewhere I would take my partner out to for a cozy date

If you're looking to support local - GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR MONEY in exchange for delicious food and great service :)“

“Delicious food, friendly staff and eclectic ambiance. So often, Thai places are too brightly lit and lacking in a cool vibe I guess? This place has low lighting and fun decor. I Ordered Pad See Ew with tofu, tempura shrimp maki roll and at $25 - they offered a choice of freebie - veggie egg roll was great. You can tell they use fresh ingredients. Excited to head back for a winter happy hour soon. Welcome to Rogers Park, Ezankaya!“

“Over the years, Indie Cafe has been amazingly kind and thoughtful in their service, and their food preparations and presentations always go above and beyond all of my expectations. From quadruple-checking whether or not a menu item is gluten-free, to recommending the best wine/sake pairings for an entrée, their staff have always ensured that I've left their restaurant knowing that I was appreciated as a customer. And welcomed as a friend. Maya is hands-down one of the most excellent servers I've had the pleasure of dining with. She always goes above and beyond with her level of professionalism and attention, and her personality is lovely as well! Given the quality of their sashimi, the creativity behind their menu, and the warmth in their hearts? I look forward to dining with them for many years to come.“

“The couple who owns it are THE BEST. They always remember my order (guess I’ve been a regular haha) and ask about my rabbit. :)“

“I always enjoy dining at Ping Pong. The food is always amazing and the staff is very attentive. They also have a nice wine selection and creative cocktails.“

“Found this place on accident. Highly recommend. Pad Krapao and Pad Kee Mau is delicious!
Round 2:
Khao Soi Chicken, my new favorite.
I go to many Thai restaurants and this is tops. Even the service is exceptional. Had an issue with our meal and it was quickly resolved. Stay tuned for round 3....we'll be back ?“

“Absolutely. Amazing. WOW!“

“This is a Thai place that is fairly new to the area. I ordered Pineapple Fried Rice, Pad Kee Mao, and Crab Rangoon. Wow— I love it! This may be my favorite place for Thai in Chicago. Spice level is perfect for those who love to eat spicy dishy- it is actually spicy, not American spicy.

Lots of Thai places don’t sell Pineapple fried rice which is one of my favorite dishes. It tastes perfect and authentic!

Please support this small business! The food is authentic and not Americanized!“

“The dragon roll delicious also the Spicy tuna yum.. and I had the Lychee tini 🍸 it was also great my new spot for sushi“

“My family and I traveled to Chicago twice this year and dined at the Asian Cuisine Express both times. The owner, cooks and wait staff were all extremely friendly and made each of our visits a wonderful experience. We ordered Chinese and Japanese food and we also sampled some of their new delicious tacos... everything we tried was absolutely fantastic. We live 300 miles away so we ordered a lot of takeout to bring home with us to share with our friends who didn't get to make the trips. Asian Cuisine express will be a regular stop now for us every time we go to Chicago... we highly recommend everyone tries this restaurant and we can't wait until we visit there again. Thanks to all the great people at Asian Cuisine Express!!!“

“as someone who loves thai food, i go to rice & noodles at least once a week. i work a couple blocks away so it is super convenient for me to stop by here for their lunch specials. my food is always ready on time and the staff is super friendly.“

“Been going here for a very long time. owners are great , food is amazing. Chicken Larb is very good. Nam Tok. They make a very good Thai coffee“

“I'm obsessed with Chim Thai cousin The dishes are expertly crafted, presentation is stunning, and flavors transport you to Bangkok!“

“Excellent food with the perfect spice level of my Penang curry. Food was fresh, attractive and delicious! Excellent service - our server even let us try a bit of Thai coffee- as neither of us had ever had it. I don’t ever drink coffee and typically don’t like it, but if I were to pick up that habit, I’d drink that stuff for sure-lol! Anna the owner checked in on us and was very attentive to all the guests. I highly recommend this place- and it’s byob!“

“Eat Fine is a special place. Not only is their menu extensive and their food incredible, they really care about their community, the service is amazing and they always do whatever they can to help you out. But most importantly, their food is top notch. There isn't anywhere I know of that makes such delicious, fresh tasting Thai food, and I'm so lucky to have it in my neighborhood. You really owe it to yourself to visit.“

“This is a great spot! My friend and I went last night and had a delicious meal. We ate in the cafe where the atmosphere was very cute and happy! It is perfect for a date night or an relaxing chat with a friend as most tables seat 2-3 folks. The service was very welcoming and considerate about our experience. We got spicy udon noodles with chicken and pad see-ew with beef~ each dish was delicious and I’m still thinking about the bouncy noodles with perfect sauce ratio! I will definitely come back with friends to make more happy memories. I hope you try it out! Thank you!“

“Some of the best Thai food in the city. Our favorite dishes include their mooping, chive dumplings, satay, pad Thai, and all the curries. The curries aren’t overly sweet like I’ve tasted elsewhere, and their pad Thai has just the right amount of tamarind to make it legit. Thank you for high-quality Thai food, R Haaan.“

“First and foremost, the staff is hands down the best! Literally the friendliest staff I’ve ever encountered! And I’ve tried a few things on the menu and nothing has been a let down. Usually I regret straying from “the usual” but I never do here. The crab rangoon is the best I’ve ever had, the wings surprised me with how tasty and well cooked they were, the basil chicken egg rolls were bomb (so is the basil chicken over rice), and the Khao Soi is a best seller for a reason!“

“By far my favorite Thai restaurant I have been to, and I’ve been to many in Chicago and all over the US. Great ambience, atmosphere, service for dining in. I also order takeout from here often, and the food is consistently a 10/10. Highly recommend! My personal favorites are Pad See Ew with shrimp and Karee curry with chicken.“

“PS Bangkok is a great restaurant run by an even better person! My boyfriend and I visited this evening and had the BEST Thai food we’ve ever had. We ordered the Chive Dumplings to start and they were sooo chewy with a tasty chive filling. We also ordered the Siamese Curry Noodle with chicken and veggies! The noodle dish was soooo yummy and had great flavor. While eating our food, Sue, the owner, checked up on us and chatted with us as we ate. We had such a great time at the restaurant and chatting with her that we decided to stay for dessert and order Mango Sticky Rice, the perfect treat to conclude our wonderful dinner at PS Bangkok! Thank you, Sue for great food and even better company! ❤️“

“I lived in Hyde Park from 1999-2012 and The Snail was always our favorite. I’m back in town for the week and saw that they were still open, so I ordered myself some drunken noodle and had a little picnic at The Point. It was the same lovely owner handing me my food and the noodles were even better than I remembered. I almost cried, my food was so good! Thank you!“

“If you’re in Ukaniana Village and love Thai food, this spot is a must! We usually do takeout, but recently dined in, and it exceeded expectations. The food is consistently delicious, with authentic flavors and generous portions. Highly recommend!“

“Good food. ❤️ the staff. Local eatery 10 minute walk from my house.“

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

“Good food! What I like about Dena Kitchen there is no msg in their cooking!“

“I haven’t eaten inside the restaurant yet but we order take out almost weekly. We recently moved to the suburbs from Chicago and have been disappointed with the Thai places we’ve tried. We’ve finally found our go to place to order from! Food is always delivered still warm and fresh. You can choose your spice level and even the medium be quite spicy so order accordingly. We love this place and hope it stays around!“

“I’ve done takeout like 8 or so times: I’ve ordered just tea like 10 times. Love the Thai ice tea—got interested in making it and figured out their recipe by reverse engineering it.

Great sukiyaki dry, great chicken fried rice, tomyum soup, fresh salmon sashimi, and more. Best prices in the area for any Asian food! 4.6 is fair, I’d say 4.7 is more accurate. Big foodie so I’m not hyping them up, they have good service.

Parking: Addison has free street parking“

“Ben’s is my go-to Thai restaraunt. I’ve ordered takeout from them loads of times and have always been happy. The portions are generous and I feel it is a good value for my money. My favorite is the chive dumplings (although they stick together so I wish they would package them differently). They also have a weekday lunch special that is a good deal.

I saw someone mention how they didnt like their food and had a problem with the to-go cups having a lot of ice in it. I believe they freeze the styrofoam cups with water so there is a cup-shaped large ice cube in their to go drinks. Simple solution is to ask for no ice :)

I’ve never dined in, but it is your standard small hole-in-the-wall Asian restaurant with just a few tables. No frills. Good food.“

“Very tasty and perfect for before a Second City show. The Pad See Iew was fantastic and loved the stir fried veggies. The Penang curry lacked a bit of flavor, I think it needs more kaffir lime leaves. The service was great and I’d return.“

“New favorite spot 😊 🤩 ❤️. Will return and bring all my friends!“

“My first time there, and the food was great. Service was okay. But large portions- they’re very busy but try their best to accommodate everyone. Clean restrooms and restaurant. I would go back.“

“Fine dining love there food come here to eat everyday excellent service and feels like your at home“