Spoon Thai

Spoon Thai is one of the best Thai restaurants in Chicago, introducing many Chicagoans to Thai cuisine. The restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients around, ensuring that every dish is of the highest possible quality.

A dish like Thai boat noodle soup should not be overlooked, and the secret menu for some northern Thai specialties should be perused while you're there. Kung chae num pla, raw shrimp marinated in lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and chili—a fiery Thai take on ceviche—is a must-try. The nam kao tod, a crunchy, salty, tangy salad of fried rice, tiny ham bits, and cilantro flecks, is incredibly addictive.

Curry lovers should try the kaeng som kung sod, a thin, slightly sour tamarind curry with shrimp. Papaya salad topped with preserved crab and pickled fish, yum talay covered in a spicy lime dressing, as well as chicken larb are among the many salads for you to choose from. Spoon Thai also offers a few specialties to spice things up in addition to serving hearty, comforting dishes.

• Google rating: 4.3/5.0
• Opening hours: Mon to Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  
• Phone: +1 773-769-1173
• Website: https://www.spoonthai.com/
  
• Address: 4608 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625