Five Star Thai Cuisine and Grocery

Best food and best service!!! I could eat here every single day!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dry and greasy food I wouldn’t waste time or money here.

This place has been going downhill. Bland food

I ordered a wide noodle dish that I was recommended by the server. It was the worst thai food I’ve ever had. It was bland and swimming in a pool of oil. I let them know and was told I could get something else on the menu made. I told them what I’d like instead and simply asked if that was ok… . Next thing I know the owner, a small Thai man, came out super explosive and screaming at me about the situation as if it was my fault.

I used to come here all the time when the original owners John and his wife were running this place. John went to become a monk I hope this new owner follows John’s footsteps and becomes a monk as well. He needs some guidance. Anyway. Food, experience, and customer service was terrible . Never going back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Best Thai restaurant in the area. Excellent food and super service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We adore 5 Star Thai! We’ve been here many times over the past few years. It’s by far the best Thai food in the region and even better than the places on the Illinois side too. We’ve never had a bad dish here! The owner is very personable and takes time to talk to you when he’s there. Can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I wish he would teach cooking classes on a slow day! I’m all in!!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered pad Thai and the food was absolutely disgusting… Had to throw it out very bland and very dry… Did not taste anywhere near pad Thai

Food: 1

The food was so good. It was everything we were hoping for when we decided to come here today. This review has a vegan bent.

Most of their entrees can be adapted to being vegan, besides some of the salads, per our server, who I suspect is an owner…? And this is something we really appreciate. They have a lot of things labeled vegan on the menu but you can assume this applies to most items, “just let us know.”

Further, everyone seemed happy. The employees were all friendly. Everyone there seemed to be having a good time. It’s also a place welcoming to families. It was just me and my girlfriend, but two other tables had small children. Relatedly, they have a small store that has candy and such.

This is going to sound weird but it’s true. The water was so cold and refreshing.

Beyond the water, the food was served quickly following our orders, less than 10 minutes for sure. Also, everything tasted like it was literally just taken off of a stove.

We bought the Pineapple Cashew Fried Rice with fried tofu, the Massamon Curry with fried tofu, and the Guay Chai. We love fried tofu and being able to add that to both main dishes was like xmas. The Guay Chai seemed fresh, hot and soft, and the dipping sauce (not sure what it was) was sweet and had a thick consistency.

The portions were substantial, the pricing was more than reasonable, and the food was amazing. We brought home enough food for dinner tonight, we went early evening, and maybe breakfast tomorrow?

Note: The picture is after we had been eating some and does not include the additional rice or the Guay Chai.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Kawsoi Curry Noodles is one of the best Thai dishes I've had since Houston or LA.
Top tier AAA noodles.
Definitely worth a stop!!!

Always good food if you Thai

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

First off the food is fine. Falls short but is pretty much like other Thai restaurants. Service was good. The price is where I have problems. Charges are not transparent. Everything on the menu costs more than what it says on the menu. Massamon curry $12, w/beef + $3, $15 in total, but you will be charged $13.52, w/beef $3.12, $16.64 in total. Where did the additional charges come from? This was even before I was paying with a card. I did tip decently, I don’t blame the wait staff. I’ve been here before and haven’t noticed these additional charges. I didn’t notice these charges until I was home, so that’s on me. I’m hesitant to go back now and eat there, not knowing what I am actually paying. If you are thinking about going there please go knowing that there is a good chance of paying more than you expected.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Out of the way place for Thai food and limited grocery. I can not lie, I was drawn here in hopes of a good grocery selection. They do have basic needs for Thai cooking, but I was hoping to find some freas holy basil, and they do not have any. With that note, I ordered Pad Kra Pao to eat and was a bit disappointed. Kra Pao IS holy basil, which is different from Thai basil. If you don't have the main ingredient, why call it Kra Pao? Otherwise, the meal was good, and since i asked for Thai hot, it was spicy. My wife was also a bit let down from her expectations with her Yum Won Sen since she told them she was from Thailand and wanted it to taste authentic.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

The best Thai food in the area. They do have specials that aren't listed on the online menu, so you should call to inquire.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The mango sticky rice is delicious! Also, they have good boba tea!