50 Best Thai Restaurants in Chicago

“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!!!!“

“Delicious fresh Thai cuisine. Staff is friendly and the space is beautiful!“

“Very yummy 🥰❤️👍 อร่อยมากๆคะรสเด็ดไทยแท้“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“We have tried a lot of Thai restaurants over the years and R Hann is on another level. The food is exceptional and the staff is genuinely attentive and kind - the kind of place you want to go back to again and again.
A few of our favorites: the moo ping, Thai chicken wings, basil leaves, and khao soy. Order all of them. You will not regret it.
If you have not been here yet, go.“

“Absolutely the best Thai food in Wrigleyville!!! Not to mention Chef Tee, Julie and staff are the best!! This is a must stop for us when we visit.“

“Portion sizes were larger than expected, and the crab rangoons are pretty good! I feel the pad thai noodles are lacking in flavor and sauce. I added more fish sauce and lime juice at home and it went from sad to decent but I'm not sure I'll order that again.“

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

“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.“

“Absolutely. Amazing. WOW!“

“Writing this review before I even take a step outside! What a sweet find! Awesome local place, with great vibes, and even greater food! Really nice pad Thai, very fresh sushi, great service, and quite the pleasant ambience! Highly recommend you check this place out if you’re in the area! Great portions for the price as well!“

“I don't understand why this place doesn't have a higher rating! The food is absolutely amazing. I love the crab fried rice and my husband likes their Thai basil fried rice. We travel all the way from the south suburbs to come here and they never disappoint!“

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

“Delicious and fresh Thai food that can’t be beat! The crab Rangoons are the best around, the Real Thai roll was so fresh and absolutely mouth watering delicious! I always get pad Thai and it’s truly one of the best I’ve had! And the Tiger Cries entree is phenomenal!“

“It’s not every day you see a family-owned restaurant that's been around for 40 years. They are currently doing takeout only but if they've been around for that long, they must be doing something right. And unsurprisingly, the food here was just as good as some of the most highly regarded Thai restaurants in the city. The spice levels and flavors were undeniably authentic.

The pad kee mao was nicely charred and the noodles were satisfyingly chewy. The nam tok had smoky grilled beef in an incredibly addictive sauce and sprinkled with a generous amount of toasted rice. Pla koong was a particularly interesting dish. It has the same sauce as the nam tok but was additionally loaded with various herbs, making it much more refreshing and complex. The shrimps were slightly raw in the center almost like ceviche. Texturally, they were softer and more flexible, with more of a chew rather than the firm snap of cooked shrimp. Flavorwise, the natural sweetness of the shrimps came through much more clearly. The papaya salad was alright and ended up being the weakest dish of the meal.

I have seen they occasionally hand out watermelon when it’s in season. Now I have another reason to come back and test my luck.“

“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!!!!“

“Absolutely delicious! The best Pad Thai I’ve had in a LONG time! We also had the pineapple curry and a number of appetizers and everything was excellent! Generous portions of everything and service was top notch. Highly, highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Thai O Clock rocks! Banging food. Nice cozy environment. Reasonable prices. If you’re on West Peterson, give it a try.“

“It was the March of the slow melt in River Grove, when the last stubborn ice clung to the curbs like a defeated army refusing to surrender, and the wind off the lake still carried the bite of winter even as the sun began its tentative return, that the craving struck me deep and unanswerable. The Outback carried me south through the familiar arteries of the Northwest Side—past the shuttered factories and the glow of corner bars—until I reached Silli Kori on Division Street, a small brick outpost glowing warm against the gray afternoon, its windows fogged with the breath of cooking and the promise of something older than memory.
I stepped inside and the air wrapped around me thick with lemongrass, galangal, and the faint smoke of charred chilies, a scent that rose like incense in a forgotten temple. The server brought the khao soi without ceremony: a deep bowl of golden curry broth, rich and unctuous, coconut milk tempered by the slow fire of turmeric and red paste, noodles coiled beneath like the roots of some ancient banyan. Tender chicken sank into the liquid heat and gave itself up willingly; crispy egg noodles rose above the surface in defiant golden tufts, half submerged, half defiant, catching the broth in their strands so that every bite was at once soft surrender and sharp crunch. The pickled mustard greens offered their tart bite, the shallots their quiet sting, the lime a sudden bright slash across the richness, and the chili oil—oh, the chili oil—floated in lazy red rings, promising fire without ever overwhelming the peace beneath.
I ate slowly, deliberately, the spoon moving through the broth like a blade through silk, and felt the cold that had lodged in my bones since January begin its long retreat. Each mouthful was a quiet insurrection against the gray days: the curry warm as a hearth fire in a northern hall, the noodles yielding yet substantial, the whole bowl carrying the weight of northern Thai hills and the slow simmer of patience. It was good—more than good; it was resolute, life-affirming, the kind of dish that makes a man believe the thaw will hold this time, that spring might actually arrive before the next polar vortex descends.
The Thai iced tea came alongside, poured over ice in a tall glass, orange-gold and sweetened just enough to cut the spice without cloying, condensed milk swirling lazy clouds through the amber like cream in old whiskey. I drank it slow, letting the sweetness linger on the tongue while the khao soi’s heat still bloomed in the throat, and for a moment the city outside—the traffic on Milwaukee, the salt-streaked cars, the endless gray—fell away, and there was only the bowl, the glass, the quiet hum of the restaurant, and the small, stubborn triumph of a meal well taken.
I have not yet returned to plunder the rest of the menu—the green papaya salad that must sing with lime and peanuts, the drunken noodles that promise fire and basil, the mango sticky rice that waits like treasure at the end of a long voyage—but the khao soi stands as covenant between cook and cold, a steaming shield against the siege of Chicago’s reluctant spring, the steadfast companion a man hungers for when the wind still howls and the body demands more than mere sustenance.
Ten stars out of five, though the heavens are miserly with such reckonings. I would sup it at the gates of Minas Tirith itself and fear no shadow on the long ride back to River Grove.
🍜🧡🧙‍♂️❄️“

“Small shop serving thai specialties. As a tourist, i came in early. They accommodated my request and served me a delicious Thai pasta with chicken. The place is small but have tables, feels and looks very clean. There's a machine for you to choose the food and pay. Fast service and offers take away. Prices fit anyone's pocket. Next time i will try the Thai Green Curry, as a treat. Owners are really friendly and made be feel really special. Thank you guys.“

“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“

“Enjoyed a late lunch here and the experience was really worth it.
Our orders of seafood dumplings, Tom Kha soup and Pad Saparot were delicious and filling....decent flavors without being over the top.
The food was tasty and service was quick.
Highly recommended value for money.“

“My friend and I went there to go eat. Our experience was FANTASTIC. The food was amazing ,very clean environment and the people there are amazing. 10/10 recommended to everyone!!“

“Passed by this place 100 times and finally decided to give it a try. Kept it safe with my 1st time order and tried the chicken pad Thai and the crab Rangoon. It was amazing!! So flavorful it packed a punch in every bite! I got medium spicy and it was the perfect amount of heat, food was fresh and came fast, no long wait times. I will definitely be trying more of their menu! Pleasantly surprised, you have returning customer for life! Great Thai Restaurant in the neighborhood!!“

“One of my longtime favorites!!! Glad they are open.“

“Such a good Thai place in Uptown!! The service was average but quick. The food was amazing. I had been craving pad Thai for a while and finally got it and now I’ve been wanting to go back to try more dishes. The menu was vast so there’s plenty to choose from. Would recommend“

“Had a really great experience at Me Dee Cafe. The food was absolutely delicious — authentic flavors, well-balanced, and clearly made with care. Every dish came out fresh and full of flavor.

Service was also excellent. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was taken care of without being overwhelming.

Definitely a spot I’d come back to again 👍“

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

“I loved the atmosphere and decor, and service was great. The food was good, but nothing amazing. The prices are very high, and honestly not worth it considering there are Thai restaurants on the northside and suburbs that have food that's just as good or better at half the price.“

“We stopped in before going to see the Jackson Park Cherry Blossoms. What delicious food! The spring rolls were my favorite kind - and so good! We had those, pot stickers, cucumber salad and crab Rangoon as we were doing a lunch of apps. Excellent food and such great service. Already planning on when we can get back! 💗💗💗“

“Really good authentic food. These servers are meticulous and anticipated every need before we even asked. I dined with 5 friends and all 6 of us got different orders and all loved each one. I next found myself trying to figure out what I would order next time I’m there!“

“It is a small family-owned restaurant with nice decor and friendly staff. The food is all good, I personally like their duck basil, broccoli beef, and chicken satay best. They also have a variety of good smoothies!“

“loved this place! everything was super flavorful and well textured and simply divine! this place is pretty special among Thai restaurants (that I've been to) in Chicago as they have lots of things on their menu that I rare see in other Thai restaurants (in Chicago). this is the place to go to if you wanna try something other a Pad Thai lol. don't get me wrong I LOVE a Pad Thai too but (forgive me if I'm wrong) this place doesn't have it on the menu but it's nice and descriptive on what everything is which is so nice for any and all to come and enjoy. while not my favorite Thai restaurant (in Chicago), it's definitely a must-try and I will absolutely be back to try more things!“

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

“A wonderful surprise in the neighborhood... everything was delicious and fresh“

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

“I love the Golden Thai it was my first time dining and I recommend it. The food was freshly made and great portion size. The food was delicious 🤤. Great service too“

“Restaurant is so good and very economical. the pricing actually surprised me which is super rare nowadays. service is also so friendly! im not sure if its authentic because i’ve never been outside the americas, but i can say everything is absolutely delicious“

“Great food and cocktails!“

“Food was very good but they didn't have soup spoons & also rice should always come with your meals. We order Tum Yum Shrimp soup but had to order the rice separately.“

“We ordered the crab rangoons, tiger cry, khao soy, and pad thai.

Everything was super delicious! The perfect amount of spice and flavor. Highly recommend trying this local Thai spot. Interior was bright/clean and service was friendly and attentive.“

“fantastic meal, great restaurant , friendly staff, Tasty food“

“I ate there just yesterday and had delicious authentic Thai food.“

“The food is made fresh and so delicious.“

“super authentic, good quality food! great owners and staff!“

“Wonderful place right by the Sedgewick brown line! Inexpensive, quality food, good for dine in or takeout. I got the Thai Fried Rice, which had a perfect blend of flavors and a great selection of vegetables. My dad got one of the curries and he finished his entire bowl quickly. Would definitely come here again!!“