Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine

Delicious food, even better service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was not expecting how sweet everything was. It was inedible. I ordered the Tom Yum Soup and friend ordered spicy fried rice and could not understand why it was so sweet. If you are looking for traditional flavor profiles in these items, you aren’t gonna get it. Just not what I expected. I don’t know about you but I prefer sweet in my desserts not for a meal.

Food: 1

I had one if their combos. All I can say is wow. Best vegan Asian cuisine in Chicago. I had the P.E.T. with vegan peppered steak, extra hot. It was so so good. Will be returning tomorrow.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is really tasty. I ordered Orange “Chicken” and the spring rolls via ubereats. And it did NOT disappoint! First off, the portions r huge, the photo I added is my leftovers. So delicious, I think they handmade their chickn it was phenomenal.

Will return!!!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Orange Chicken

Excellent, flavorful Thai food. Highly recommend the papaya salad and the Grand Tempura!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been ordering takeout from Urban Vegan at least twice a month for the past year, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and satisfying every single time. The tofu orange chicken is probably the best way I’ve ever had tof.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taro Pearl in Coconut Cream Dessert, Vegan Orange Chicken, Yellow Curry, Veggie Dumplings

Lots of love and fresh ingredients at Urban Vegan. The P.E.T. is the best to eat!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We've been going to Urban Vegan for 8 years and have always been happy with the food and service. Thanks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've been enjoying Urban Vegan for years and years and they never dissappoint. Even when traffic and car accidents make it late, it's still always worth the wait for real. Thank you!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Eggplant

Some of the best most authentic Thai food I've had also has vegan Thai iced tea and vegan crispy egg rolls. HIGHLY recommend. Very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome food! We had the orange chicken and spicy noodles with pepper steak. It was perfect! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quality vegan food with a lot of variety and options. Orange chicken is huge and good!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Vegan Orange Chicken

Urban Vegan’s orange chicken is delicious! It was a staple takeout meal while I lived in Chicago. Better than any real orange chicken I had! The taste, texture, and portion size are all top notch. All at an affordable price.

The "chicken" itself is coated with a breading that's not overly crispy or soggy. Biting into the chicken has a perfect crunch leading into the savory chicken bit. I believe they use some form of seitan for the chicken itself. It's soft and has a similar mouthfeel to actual chicken. The chicken bits have a variety of sizes so you get large chunks mixed with smaller crispy bits.

The sauce is sweet and tangy. They put just the right amount on the chicken so that each nugget is well coated, but not drowning in sauce. The sauce's consistency helps it stick to the chicken. Usually they'll include two small orange slices which adds a fun aesthetic touch to the meal.

The chicken is paired with a serving of purple rice that provides a neutral flavor to balance out the chicken. The rice is cooked to be soft, but with enough structure to not be mushy.

If you can call it a downside, the portion size is too large. I would highly suggest saving half of the serving as leftovers. As a takeout meal, it would usually work as dinner plus tomorrow's lunch.

I moved from Chicago to Seattle 3 years ago and this was one of my favorite takeout dishes. I finally made it back to Urban Vegan for a visit and it held up well. Even though I'm not vegan, some days I wish I could teleport an order of the orange chicken to my dinner table.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Orange Chicken

The best Thai food we've ever had, regardless of vegan, vegetarian, or carnivore style. And the price is very reasonable. It's become a must-visit whenever we're in Chicago.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fast, friendly service and delicious food that will delight both vegans and non-vegans. I just wish I lived closer!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5