Sticky Rice
Sticky Rice, named after the sticky rice balls eaten with bare hands in Thailand’s northern highlands, is an authentic Thai restaurant that offers more than just Pad Thai and green curry. The restaurant is decked out with kitschy Thai ornaments and sports red-and-yellow walls, but it’s the flavors of the food that are the brightest and most distracting things here.
Sticky Rice specializes in Northern Thai cuisine, and the long menu is as comprehensive as an Ayn Rand novel. You have an array of options, with menu sections ranging from Thai Northern Dish and Thai Curry Dish, to Sticky Rice’s Specials. One of the most favorite dishes here include the tiger prawn pad karee, which is served over a curry with ground chicken and egg, then spooned over sticky rice that soaks up all the sauce. The mango chicken is another go-to when you're looking for something light and a little sweet.
Other highlights include the sweet-and-sticky pork gang hung lay, laced with ginger, and the substantial salads crammed with cilantro, basil and lime. This place works for a casual weeknight spot or a serious takeout operation. They’ll also deliver if you’re staying nearby.
- Google rating: 4.2/5.0
- Opening hours: Tue to Sat 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM, Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Phone: +1 773-588-0133
- Website: https://www.stickyricethai.com/
- Address: 4018 N Western Ave Ste 3727, Chicago, IL 60618
