Chicago's Thai food is scattered across neighborhoods, with Argyle Street (Little Saigon) offering the most authentic options. The city has excellent Thai from traditional to modern.
Argyle & Uptown
Spoon Thai
$$ • Lincoln Square
Outstanding Thai in a neighborhood setting.
TAC Quick
$ • Wrigleyville
Fast, fresh Thai. Great for quick meals.
Oiistar
$$ • Wicker Park
Creative ramen and Thai fusion.
Downtown & Near North
Arun's
$$$$ • Irving Park
Legendary Chicago Thai. Tasting menus only.
Sticky Rice
$$ • North Center
Northern Thai with excellent khao soi.
Thai Grill
$$ • Lakeview
Solid neighborhood Thai.
Neighborhoods
Roong Petch
$ • Uptown
Authentic Thai in a no-frills setting.
Herb
$$$ • Lincoln Park
Modern Thai with cocktails.
Thai Urban
$$ • River North
Downtown Thai with solid execution.
Pro Tip: Chicago's Argyle Street (Red Line stop) has authentic Asian food—explore beyond Thai into Vietnamese.