Noodles near Wilmette, IL

“While Thai Inbox (Wilmette location) does have indoor dining, it’s obvious that they mainly cater to the take-out crowd.
The interior is clean and plain, however the food is anything but ordinary.

I have eaten there many times over the years. and have NEVER been disappointed. The menu offers myriad dishes that feature fresh and interesting ingredients, and asking for more or less spiciness (heat) is not a problem.
Service is good, but stay away from the door….it’s a busy place.

My only regret is that they aren’t open on Sundays when I’m in the area for concerts at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.“

“The greeter seemed to not wanna be there, possibly from the attitude of the other staff, while she was trying to get us setup another dude jumped in and interrupted and took over. Figure out who does what.
I also found some bogus transaction on my card from this day, and the only time anyone ever took my card from me was from this restaurant I ended up with an uber charge but I DRIVE MY OWN CAR! this is the only time I had anyone else touch my card this day so is someone back there taking card information? has anyone else experienced this from this place? check your transaction history if this is a trend its gonna be a problem, if not perhaps a different vendor is doing it, eitherway its unproven yet so it doesnt affect my rating, if someone does get a bogus charge after going here, can you post it on a review so we can see a pattern.“

“Very yummy 🥰❤️👍 อร่อยมากๆคะรสเด็ดไทยแท้“

“I've dined here multiple times within the past two years and not only is the food extremely delicious but the staff here is upbeat, friendly and always delivers a five star attentive service to whomever dines in here.

You simply walk up to a computer screen where you can choose from a list of soup, appetizers, main courses like bimbap, bulgogi beef, scallion pancakes and other traditional Korean dishes.

I usually order a simple soup that's extra spicy with assorted vegetables, rice cakes and an egg. You can add extra vegetables, cheese or an extra egg to your order too.

The chefs were quite busy this evening with tons of pick up take out orders but I personally prefer dining in here and you also get an opportunity to watch the chefs cooking in the kitchen.

This evening one of the chefs pointed out assorted delicious sides at the counter that I had never noticed before. Basically you can help yourself to as many sides as you'd like before your meal arrives and they were extremely tasty.

Definitely a fun time and I love spicy Korean cuisine when its prepared with love.“

“My partner and I had gone to see Resident Evil at the newly reopened 400 Theatre (matinee) and planned to visit for an early dinner afterwards. Super dope interior with incredible mood lighting etc. Every corner had something fun to look at. I had the Thai Lemon Ice Tea which was delicious! And my Beau had the Honey Lemon Butterfly Pea, which was a pleasant surprise. We shared Edamame, with Tom Yum and Miso Soup and a side of Pot stickers. And we shared the Sushi Platter A, which also came with Miso soup 😅 But it was a great price for all that food and drink for two and we were stuffed when we left. Super good, super chill, super delicious. Would recommend to anyone. Will certainly be back.“

“This is the BEST panang curry I’ve ever had. Aside from the rich flavor, the magic touch is the ground peanut garnish to give a bit of extra texture. I’m sooo glad I found this place. Very few tables, so better for 1-2 and 4 people max if they combine tables. Will definitely be my go-to Thai place from now on!“

“this place was great the service and the food 👌“

“NoodleBird has become a quick and lasting favorite for our household.

The food is comes out fast, perfectly seasoned, and delicious every time.

A highlight for us is the season rotating cocktail list. Look for it under the specials on the menu.

We haven’t had a dish here we wouldn’t recommend; our favs if we had to pick would be the chili peanut noodle, chickpea & cauliflower curry, and the lo mein.

Having tried the menu almost entirely, this place deserves great business and regulars. The staff is amazing, friendly even when they’re busy, and always helpful.

Don’t sleep on the unique pastries they offer as well!“

“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.“

“It Was Good On A Cold Day“

“Came in here on my lunch break and the server was very nice and attentive. The Thai iced tea I got was some of the best I’ve ever had, and the seafood soup I got was delicious. The prices were also good given the portion sizes. If I’m ever back in this part of the city I’m definitely returning here again“

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

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

“Wow, went in with low expectations and walked out happy. I had the pad gra pao and it was delicious. Perfectly cooked, not dried out and very spicy like I want. Also had some massaman curry which was loaded with onions carrots chicken and not too sweet but just the right spice. Wife had the boat noodles. Again we came not expecting anything special but Surprise! This will be my wifes go to place for boat noodle. She is Thai and we have been to over 60 thai restaurants and this was the best in Chicago. We will be back again and again.“

“I've been going here for years and this place never disappoints. The food is always on point. It's hard for me to find sweet potato tempura but look no further. The flakey crab ragoon tops any other. It's ruined crab ragoon for me anywhere else. The chicken pad thai is delicious and when adding their hot sauce, it's perfect! So many varieties of rolls, you'll definitely find a favorite. Their presentation is always so eye pleasing. If it's your birthday, they have the cutest and delicious mochi ice cream. The staff is always so kind, attentive, and service with a big smile. This is a place I like to show off to other people and It's always a positive feedback.“

“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!“

“i can't believe how authentic this vegan pho tasted. so inanely flavorful and SALTY but so worth it. might be the best pho i had in chicago honestly - i've had so many but nobody has been able to recreate real flavor like this. #yum Updated from previous review on 2026-09-19“

“Authentic made by family Korean food. Consistently good food and service.“

“We had the pleasure of enjoying Transylvania Kitchen’s food at the Romanian Community Summit in Chicago, and everything was absolutely amazing! Gabriela and her team did a fantastic job. I especially loved the creative idea of showcasing dishes from different regions of Romania—it made the experience even more special and was such a wonderful way to represent the diversity of Romanian cuisine. Delicious, authentic food and beautifully presented. Highly recommend!“

“Took my husband here one last time to say goodbye to Chicago before moving states; this was one of our favorite places to eat when we began dating 11 summers ago. �“

“The menu is small but if you are not familiar with Taiwanese flavor profiles (nobody at our table was), it could be difficult to decide what to try. Fortunately the staff is wonderful and patient and very helpful. We had a terrific server, Max, who was very fun and gave us a lot of information then made recommendations that were spot-on. We really enjoyed our meal and the whole dining experience, and will certainly come back to try other dishes.“

“As they say, Let’s Noodle Partyyy!

Best Thai food in all of Chicago! Truly. The place is homey, the staff are absolutely fantastic…kind…and very much hospitable - they fed us as if we walked into their home. The food was so amazing that we packed a good amount for our road trip onwards.

If you love authentic Thai Food, do stop here. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you to the entire staff here for feeding us with such love and care. 🫶🏽“

“Food was excellent. Highly recommend.“

“The food here is fantastic“

“When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I thought I would never be able to eat at some of my favorite restaurants again. While this is true for most restaurants, it’s not true for YATAI. They are very knowledgeable about how to prepare their dishes in a safe, gluten free way without cross contamination, and it makes me feel safe and comfortable eating out again. If you call, they can tell you what they can make gluten free, and if you use the Uber Eats allergy function, they will let you know if anything you ordered can’t be made gluten free (but I recommend calling first). Their food is delicious, and I can say that with all of their considerations surrounding my dietary restrictions, they will have a regular customer for life!!“

“nice ppl that work their great fresh food“

“It's a little restaurant and there aren't many seats but the food is excellent! I've had the General Tsaos Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and the Chop Suey and every time it's made perfect! They take their time with every dish and it tastes fresh and hot! I highly recommend this restaurant! Also, the Service is excellent!“

“I love your Chinese food, it’s very good and I like your shrimp fried rice and chicken fried rice too, I always order the large portions of your order, very good food, and your very nice and polite to people, so I wanted to give you a good thank you! For everything that you have done for me and everyone else.“

“Great hole in the wall Thai spot off Broadway! There’s limited seating, so it can get tight while people wait to pickup their to go orders. It seems to take on average around 15 minutes for the food to come out, but it’s worth the wait.

I came in for lunch and got the Tom Yum and Garlic Noodles with Beef. I asked for no tomatoes in the Tom Yum but it still came with tomatoes. No harm no foul - I just picked them out. The soup was dynamite and packed with flavor, and the perfect level of spicy. Also had hearty portions of chicken, mushrooms, onion, and green bell pepper.

The Garlic Noodles were just all right. It’s lo mein tossed in brown sauce with veggies and your meat of choice. I’m being a little critical on this dish since I’ve had better.

But overall, great spot and one that I’ll be back to!“

“With lots of traveling we have not found anything like our favorites from Joys. First tried it in ‘96 (yes 19-96) and our favorites still just as good. We were in town for work and made sure we stopped by.“

“This is the best Japanese restaurant in the world, plain and simple. For food: sushi, ramen, tempura, you name it, they have it. For drinks: sake, beer, Ramune, the list goes on and on. Don’t forget the mochi for dessert as a sweet treat to end your meal. Service is impeccable. There is outdoor dining during the weather-permitting summer months. New customers often become regulars here and if you ask, many will say this is their local favorite. Can’t say enough positive things about this place. You just have to try it for yourself.

P.S. Look for Amanda. Love her. She’s awesome and always available.“

“The restaurant is cool and comfortable on a very hot and humid day. The restaurant looks good and smells good. Came to do laundry next door and found this by luck. I have lived on the other side of the world and I have been to Thailand multiple times. This food is excellent. We had teriyaki chicken and tom yum. The nice lady explained it was one of her first days while the owner is in Thailand on vacation. Hopefully they see this and know their restaurant is in good hands!“

“We traveled quite a ways to eat here since it is considered by many to be a great old school Chicago restaurant. We went for lunch and it was very quiet inside when we arrived. My kid commented that all the songs that were playing were on her playlist so she was thrilled. She had the sweet and sour chicken and I had the Kung Pao beef. Both were really good and the portions were huge. The meals came with egg drop soup which was excellent and then we also had spring rolls which were very large and really good. Service was very good and the food was reasonably priced. I do wish they still had the old neon sign out front.“

“Great food great service clean space Reasonably priced“

“The food is so yummy and the portions are pretty big/good for the price point. Their entire restaurant is also cleanly and their bathroom is really clean as well. Staff is also super kind/welcoming! I highly recommend especially for a large family!!“

“went last night with my son. very rushed. I ordered a meal with spring rolls as an appetizer. they came with my meal, not before. my son ordered a chicken and rice meal, took a bitr and hated it. they refused to take it off my bill. 88$ for a meal for my sonnamd I and he didn't eat his meal. didn't offer another meal or anything. other restaurants would have made it right. theives. my left overs leaked through my bag going home. nor happy. we also felt obligated to tip even though server was rude and dint know about the 20% charge that's automatically charged“

“Great team! They always exceeded expectations!“

“I ordered Morikawa Bento via delivery app & what an incredible experience!

The Makunouchi (Unagi) is easily among the most outstanding I've ever eaten, maybe even the best. Such a delightful presentation and true to the traditional bento & Ekiben forms, where you discover hidden items as you eat & each side dish feels fresher & more delicious than the last. Feels like a very generously-portioned (in case you're doubting the price tag) home cooked meal prepared and packed by someone with a rare amount of intention & care for not just how the food will taste, but how well it will travel. You can feel the that the chef wants your meal to be a joyful experience filled with little surprises. Truly a new favorite meal of mine in the city that I plan to order again and again.“

“I love the Alfredo Montamore! It's so delicious. ��“

“Always a pleasure visiting this restaurant. Great food, nice people.

This Vietnamese restaurant offers Japanese dishes too. We always enjoy their wide varieties of food; the servers are always friendly and food served just on time. The quality and the quantity of the food was always reasonable to the price.

I highly recommend trying their sweet potato tempura, egg roll and bbq pork spring rolls.
Their smoothies are delicious too and I believe they use real fruits.“

“I wanted to give this location props for their lunch on 8/17. Walking in around 1pm, I could tell they had had their butts handed to them and were obviously understaffed. However, in my perspective they were handling the hangry customers very well, were staying calm and the staff that was present seemed to know what they were doing. The only reason for 4 stars is because and (this has happened more than once at this location) rather than suggesting I try my Pesto Cavatappi with pork, they tell me it comes with pork, which is not true. There is an additional charge for any meat on this bowl.“

“Over 20 years ago I started eating at their original Lincoln Park location. Today, their delicious food keeps me coming back time after time. It helps that the restaurant is staffed by the nicest people in the world. When I call for pickup they know my order (lad nar with chicken and Japanese gyoza) and they have it ready in ten minutes. Ten minutes!“

“Everything was delicious 😋 the crazy noodles 🍝 amazing 😉 thank you 🙏“

“I had a wonderful experience with cashier Edwin yesterday. Very polite, attentive, and fast. He made sure to let me know about taking the survey to get a free rice crispie treat and made me pick my own. I always come to this location - they should have a menu item named after me lol. But service, food, and atmosphere 10/10“

“I picked up an order, I got home and noticed there was an item missing, and when I called, the manager (owner?) spoke to me and offered to drive it to my home after they closed up shop. I tried to tip the man who delivered it but he refused. He was very kind and thanked me for my business. Arguably the best customer service I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant.“

“The dessert! And service!“