50 Best Thai Restaurants near Oak Park

“The four of us had a great time at this local gem. We had curry with rice, drunken noodles, and two orders of “chef’s gone crazy”—the chef cooked whatever he wanted for us and they were both pleasant surprises! Everything was delicious, and I have to say that their 3/5 spice level is a pretty solid 3/5. You could definitely taste the spiciness, but it wasn’t the main star of the show. If you like your food spicy, I’d say even go higher.“

“I love the taste of Thai food here and the warm service.“

“I picked up 2 orders of fresh spring rolls today that I was craving and they were delicious and the best I’ve ever had so wanted to leave a review. The sauce they served it with was also delicious and different than I’ve had elsewhere. I also appreciated that the sauce was gluten free, as most places it is not. I can’t wait to come back and try other dishes.“

“Mama Thai was a lovely experience. I had the appetizer plate and the Pad See Eiw with shrimp and beef. Topped it with some peanut sauce, delicious! The service was great. And had a nice conversation with Ruti(sp?). She's a sweetheart 💓 Looking forward to returning.“

“Got take out here. Used to live near the Penny's in Chicago (Lakeview) and would frequently get take out there too. Pad Se Eu was good except the broccoli could have been a bit softer/more flavor, seemed as though it was added after everything else was cooked. The red curry was otherwise good.“

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

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

“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!!!!“

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

“Very yummy 🥰❤️👍 อร่อยมากๆคะรสเด็ดไทยแท้“

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

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

“The food was amazing, I had the pat thai and my husband had the pat see ew.
Delicious and you could tell they use fresh ingredients.
The Thai tea was perfection! 🙂
And Melissa was the nicest person to host, she was very nice and personal and I will definitely will be back.
The most authentic Thai in the area.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Absolutely. Amazing. WOW!“

“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.“

“gushing about my take out order - I got the fried rice with yellow curry and fried spring rolls. everyone says it feels like someone’s parents making a home cooked meal for you, and it really does. the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. the man who gave me my order was very sweet and helpful, suggesting ways to combine sauces for best flavor and making sure I got everything I asked for. he also provided me with a huge slice of fresh watermelon, specifically to cool down the “thai heat” and it was delish.“

“We had an absolutely perfect Monday night dinner for two. Getting a reservation was easy and we felt immediately welcomed. Kanlaya offers an intimate and comfortable setting with friendly, personable service from the owner (and chef) herself. Her love and care is very palpable and helped set the tone for a wonderful dining experience.

The food was perfect: well balanced and delicately flavorful with deceptively large portions and beautiful presentation. I've had a fair amount of Thai food over the years and this is among the absolute best. My only regret was not being able to try everything that caught my eye the first time around.

Very highly recommended.“

“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!“

“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 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!“

“While visiting the Roger's Park area, I ordered take out from here. The food was good. It was cooked to order and a good amount of food. If you are looking for a Thai restaurant with decent food, this can be your place. The mango sticky rice was really good. There is plenty of seating if you want to dine in as well. There are also other shops close for Boba tea or other drinks if you are interested. The only issue is parking. It is very difficult to find street parking in this area.“

“Ordered the big pad Thai and the Blackhawk sushi roll. They had the food ready within 15m. It was delicious! The pad Thai is some of the best I’ve had in a while. And the sushi was fresh and flavorful, nicely rolled. Really happy with the quality and service! Definitely want to keep trying more on the menu!“

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

“This is the real deal. A must try gem in Forest Park, IL. Thank you for making my son's birthday so special. I can't wait to take my family to dine out at your place.“

“If you love ginger and a crispy noodle, Penny's Noodle Shop has the best Lad Nar from the city to the burbs. Nothing else like it. The light sauce has ginger, carrots and broccoli and is consistently amazing! Best when dining in but take out good too. Take noodles on the side for takeout and mix it up at home. Delicious every time.“

“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!!“

“Ordered delivery for the first time thru Uber eats and got the pork blood soup, moo krob, and fermented sausage omelette.
I was slightly disappointed at the portion size of the moo krob and fermented sausage omelette as these were $15-16 dishes and did not include any rice. It turns out that their Thai menu are side dishes that are best with congee, a specialty. I think if you dine in, this is better explained but as someone who looked through their website and ubereats menu, I did not see this at all. I didn’t realize that I was supposed to order the congee until after I looked up Instagram reels explaining Me Dee’s Thai menu. I think more menu pictures or explaining that it doesn’t come with anything else in the food descriptions would be helpful.
The pieces of fermented sausage in the omelette were very little in size and quantity. I was hoping to be able to experience the flavors a bit more so next time I’ll just get the fermented sausage on its own. The omelette itself was tasty.
The pork blood soup is a good portion and very meaty with pork blood, pork belly (the same that they use for moo krob), ground pork, and pork liver I believe. Per uber eats it’s a popular order.

I was hoping to experience authentic Thai flavors/uncommon Thai dishes as pad thai is very common in Chicago. However, disappointed at the cost and portion sizes. Pictures or explanations on the online third party menus would’ve been very helpful. I also had a papaya salad craving and surprisingly did not see it on the menu (or maybe I missed it idk). I’ll give it another shot in the future.“

“We enjoyed their amazing food and the friendly waitress who even anticipated our needs. The environment was clean and welcoming. It was my first time there, and I would recommend it HIGHLY to anyone looking for a pleasant eating experience. I can't praise it enough!!“

“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“

“Lady behind the counter WAS rude so the comments are true but I think that’s just how she is(not that it’s ok) I called and asked for pananag curry she said “what meat you want?” I said “what meat do you have?” She said “WhAt mEaT YOU WanT?” .I said “chicken”So I said chicken. I went in and no “hi” or “ how are you ?” Just right away “23.50! HOW YOU PAY?” I said Apple Pay she said “23.50 don’t forgot tip okay?” Obviously I didn’t tip but chicken parang curry was good . Crab Rangoon was skimpy .“

“The food here is amazing especially regarding how many gluten free dishes they have. They have the largest gluten free dessert menu I’ve ever seen! So many delicious options that I just keep coming back. They also have a modern, but warm atmosphere that is delightful. This place is clearly a hidden gem and a must try!“

“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.“

“Great atmosphere and service! The space feels warm and inviting, with just the right balance of energy and comfort. Our server was attentive and friendly, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented — definitely a spot I’d come back to!“

“I know this place is now closed, but if the owners are seeing these reviews. I hope you're doing ok. This little spot was my favorite go to especially when I dropped off rent to my landlord. I came to you on a whim and I truly fell in love with this restaurant.
I was going to order to drop off the last rent for my old Lakeview place and I'm sad to see I can't do that. I hope there's another cute spot that opens up there. It's a great spot and you can barely hear the train from inside.

To the owners- thank you for keeping this restaurant open enough for me to visit at least once a month. I hope you're in good health and cherish knowing you're little restaurant meant a lot to many people in the Lakeview/Wrigleyville area.“

“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!“

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

“I was suprised with how empty the restaurant was considering how absolutely amazing my meal was. Had karee curry and it was absolutely delicious and came with sweet potato which I really appreciated and hadn’t had in a curry before. Service was extremely friendly, restaurant was very clean, I would absolutely return again

Prices were very fair for the portion size.“

“We've had asianos 2x so far in the year we've lived here and this far our favorite Asian food close to Brookfield. Sushi was affordable and decent. Drunken noodles were to spicy for me but my husband loved them (I chose option 2 thinking happy medium he wanted spicer) and kids tangy chicken was very yummy. Only issue we had wasn't food at all Asianos uses Uber delivery and they delivered to the wrong house.“

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

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

“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.
🍜🧡🧙‍♂️❄️“

“Food was really good
Excellent customer service
But really small food portion size for the price

Please make sure feed the customer for the money you charge. Nobody likes to go home hungry after paying the chunk of money for food bill.
Thank you“

“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“

“I came here on a Thursday night. I had the basil shrimp with vermicelli noodles. It was a 10/10 across the board! The only difference is it could use a little more flavor (for my taste personally) so I added some type of red spicy sauce and it was even better! I also tried their Thai iced tea for the first time which was refreshing. I love how lowkey the restaurant is. It’s very small, but still an intimate setting for a date or family. Our waitress was very attentive, while still being productive. She made an error on a friend of mine’s card and she quickly corrected the error before we left the restaurant. The restaurant gives me a homey feel & I appreciate my entire experience. I would definitely come back here! Especially with the homemade food for a steal!“

“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.“

“Great food and cocktails!“

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