Thai on Clark
4641 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60640
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Address :
4641 N Clark St
Chicago, IL, 60640 - Phone (872) 356-1816
- Website https://www.thaionclark.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Nicole C.
Good food for cheap Nice, clean place. Employees were Nice here, good Service! Got the Green beef curry. Not my absolute favorite, but GREAT for what ist was and for the Price. I'll be back here for sure!!
(5)Aaron S.
Yummy Thai. Staff was very nice and accommodating. I had the red curry, which I loved. It was spicy and delicious with tons of meat and veggies. My friend had the Pad Thai, he said it was just okay, nothing special but still yummy. I tend to stick with red curry at Thai places, so I doubt I'll ever order anything else. The menu is very extensive, including apps and soups. I'll be returning for sure and they do deliver, so that may be an option as well. Again, the staff was wonderful - we had this sweet young lady who was constantly checking on us, making suggestions and recommendations, and made us feel very welcome. A++
(5)Jacquie M.
Thai On Clark is a smaller venue, but there is plenty of space to get together with a few good friends. The prices are unreal, especially given the portions and the food is fantastic, it's got lots of flavor, color and more vegetables were included in the dishes than I'm used to when ordering the same thing at other places. The menu was extensive, but we ordered the Crab Rangoon, Chicken Satay with cucumber salad, Pad Thai with tofu, and Red Curry with chicken. It took a lot of self control not to inhale everything! I would order any one of those things again, but I'm excited to explore the rest of the menu too!
(5)Sheila K.
I have always wanted to try this place out. We came for their lunch special, a great deal! I tried the Mild Curry, it is a yellow curry with potatoes and carrots, onions and etc. The choice of meat I chose was chicken. It was delicious! The favor was just right and the portion was perfect! My husband got the Jungle Curry and it was spicy. I would definitely recommend coming her for their Lunch Special. I can't wait to come back and try other things on their menu! They are also super friendly here!
(4)David D.
Amazing food, service, and you can't beat the price. The curry was phenomenal! I will definitely eat here again :)
(5)Daniel R.
Solid. Another little gem right in my neighborhood. I had beef pad Se eu. Very fresh and balanced. Quick service. Can't believe it is just up the street and I have never been. Will be back for more. Also had the mini rolls. Very good.
(4)Scott S.
Really a fantastic place. Great food and service. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
(5)Jamie L.
Delish panang curry...very nice staff and great service. I ordered for pick up and they brought it out to me because I walked over with my dog. Great prices and great food. Definitely will be going back !
(4)Jerome K.
Like Jean Baptiste Point du Sable said when he discovered Chicago, "This place is the shiznittle diddily, son!" I like my Thai food extremely delicious and cheap and this place hits both marks. Usually when I go to a restaurant more than once I stick to the one item on the menu that I love in fear that I will be disappointed after venturing to another section. Luckily Thai On Clark knows how NOT to play games with my heart. How's the Pad Kee Mao (Crazy Noodles), you ask? DELICIOUS! Yum Woon Sen? DOPE! Spicy Basil Leaves? FUEGO! I bet the napkins even taste good with a little bit of Sriracha sauce! Thai On Clark is clean and rad and powerful and I love it.
(5)Trix S.
Love thai food and this place is good for it. Lunch is very cheap so if you r around the area try it :) also the girls r very nice waitress too.
(5)Ototo L.
I always love this place. Reasonable pricing. My favorite dish is the Hawaiian Curry Shrimp. But I just don't understand why they sometimes charge me $2.25 extra for having shrimp when the name of the dish is called Hawaiian Curry SHRIMP.
(5)Sara B.
Love love me some good Thai food!! I am avid red curry seeker and this place' is amazing. The crab Rangoon is wonderful as well. Thanks guys!!
(5)Justin B.
If you find yourself in the neighborhood or happen to live nearby (hell, or are up for an adventure) you should stop in. Thai on Clark is a great and incredibly consistent place to experience. I've sat down and taken out; all times as good as the previous. The women working the front counter (they serve too) as incedibly playful; not to mention conversive! The crab rangoon has been excellent. I indulge in the Tom Yum noodles often and have never had a compliant. Although, the Hawaiian Curry dish has been the best, for me, so far. +1 Thai on Clark!
(5)David K.
If you like spicy food and have a ridiculously high tolerance for heat, this is the place for you. I highly recommend the Spicy Basil Leaves (with chicken) extra spicy,and you will be sweating buckets from that yummy Thai heat. The curries and noodle dishes are also good too, but the Spicy Basil Leaves brings me back every time.
(5)Julie R.
I have been ordering here for years, this is my favorite Thai restaurant. Food is always good, fresh, and made to order. Vegetable egg rolls are a great start . The chicken panag curry is my favorite dish, but I also enjoy the vegetable pad thai and the sweet and sour chicken. I definitely recommend this place!
(5)Jim L.
Came here once so far and took advantage of the lunch special by ordering a pepper steak (green peppers, spanish onions, tomatoes, and sliced beef) along with a complimentary egg roll for a fair $6.95 Pros: Good asian cuisine type of food, fresh ingredients Cons: Rice not really proportionate with food, a bit too salty and oily
(4)Paul H.
will not go back did not like food at all but i dont like thai dont know what i was doing this day when i picked to go here . was way over priced . very small portions .
(2)Todd K.
Being a new resident of Chicago, I'm in search of new favorite pad Thai (one of my favorite meals). There was no order minimum for delivery, which was nice for a bachelor like me. Delivery was prompt & the food was piping hot. Crab Rangoon (yes, I'm THAT tacky American) was delicious. Pad Thai, less so. The noodles were mushy, and it was kind of bland. Final verdict: I'd try something else on the menu, but the quest continues in search of delicious pad Thai.
(3)Terri D.
Well, we ordered our favorite standbys to test their quality before trying other menu items. 2 our of 5 items were good... The Spring Rolls were very dry and not flavorful. I didn't even see any meat. Well, we each took a bite and gave the rest to our dog (he's on a fresh food diet so it's all good). The Tom Kha... inedible. Too salty! I couldn't taste the lemongrass, lime, or mushrooms. Nothing, just pure salt. I only had two sips before throwing it away. My fiance couldn't stomach it either. This was very disappointing and a waste of money. Thus, the search for the perfect Tom Kha in Chicago continues. The Crab Rangoons came free with out order... (yay American Chinese from a Thai restaurant!), but they were surprisingly very good. Is that fresh imitation crab I taste... why yes it is! Delicious! Massaman Curry... Not very flavorful and I've never had massaman with RED potatoes WITH skins still on the chunks. The skins give a bitter taste and really did not go with the curry at all. Pad Thai... my fiance's favorite. Well, this was the only thing that was very good from what we had ordered. Most of all, it was fresh! Nothing soggy or oily. Very well done. I thought I was saving money ($5) by ordering from this place instead of Thai Avenue, but nope... ended up wasting money and food. At least the delivery guy was very friendly.
(2)Bunny S.
Their food was always a little oily, but that's to be expected. They had okayish flavor and it was served hot and fast. Despite this, I'm never going back. While dining there last christmas I bit down and found gravel in my food. Not just in the mouthful I was eating, but all through the leafy greens in my dish. Apparently washing the veggies is something for which I'm supposed to pay extra? After pulling out a rock that cracked my molar the waitress demanded to see it. She then took it to the chef. I was offered no apologies, no substitutions, and was still required to pay for my meal. I will never be returning to this restaurant.
(1)Joshua C.
Just had Pad Thai lunch special. Cheap. But oily.
(3)Esther K.
Noo! I was so disappointed by Thai on Clark during a recent second trip :( I happened to be right across the street catching up with a friend and was excited to introduce her to what I remembered as really good, really cheap food. The crab rangoon- wayy to cream cheesey. My pad see ew- no flavor. And to top it all off, my friend's pineapple fried rice was so bland that she actually added some soy sauce in a desperate attempt to make it taste like something. Gahhh, I was so sad!
(2)Scott H.
This place was simply wonderful. The server was so nice and helpful, and the food was delicious. What truly such out about this place, however, is that this was some of the cheapest Thai food I've had in my life. 'If you visit you will love' Thai on Clark.
(5)Kevin C.
I've been looking for a dynamite Thai place in my area and still have yet to find one. Thai on Clark had a chintzy dinning area that reminded me of covered plastic furniture. Because of walking distance my cohort and I decided to stroll over after spotting this place after a Blue Ocean visit. The crab rangoon and pot stickers were done well and were fair priced. As we finished up the these little treats and I had a refill of water. That refill resulted in more than just water - accompanied by a long hair dangling about the ice cubes. No compensation for the hairy water, wtf. This gave me an uneasy feeling for the entree. By the number of take-out orders filled and being the only people that were dinning in made me wonder. I think calling in an order would have been the way to go. But if I don't try new places I would have nothing to write about. The entrees were decent after I overcame the queasiness in my stomach. Soft Shell Crab Fried Rice and Pad See Ewe were both very good. Plenty of food for the price. Not my number one Thai place but that has yet to be found. Take-out orders would be my suggestion based on this experience. Bottom line: cheap prices and plentiful servings.
(3)Ted C.
My friend lives in the area and we were both a little thin on the money side and he said this would be a good place to come to: cheap, good and nearby. I ordered the Green curry, which I view as the cheeseburger of Thai restaurants, a basic dish that can measure the quality of any other dish on the menu. It was pretty good, a basic load of vegetables and a little bit of heat, not too much, it could have used more. I ordered the Vietnamese rolls which are spring rolls w/shrimp. I was surprised by it, it was loaded with vegetables but also packed with shrimp-usually seafood dishes are a bit lopsided but this one had the right balance. My friend ordered Pad see ewe which was delicious, it is favorite dish here. I am not a fan of fried noodles so it was okay to me. The pot stickers are pretty basic-but fried well, just crisp enough but not overcooked so that hot oil bursts out. It's a small place and it seems like the neighbors/friends stop by so the waitress was busy at times talking to them. A solid place, and since my friend is nearby it's going to be an updating review for sure.
(3)Jill M.
Pad thai wasn't great.
(2)WmTomas S.
Admittedly, I'm fairly new to Thai cuisine, but I've been here once for dinner and once for lunch and I've been quite satisfied both times. Delicate flavors, nice presentation and a very sweet young lady as a server. Lunch specials are GREAT. $6.25 gets you a nice noodle dish with your choice of protein, a small soup and spring roll. Check it out!
(4)Aaron B.
How can I give anything less than 5 stars to the restaurant in Chicago I frequent most? I live across the street and love this fact! Whenever craving delicious Thai food its a great feeling to know I can just make a simple phone call and walk across the street to some sapid loveliness. My fav is the chicken fried rice with crab rangoon and a cucumber salad - I know I'm a chunker. Its a total low key place, allows BYOB and is a great neighborhood food stop. If ever in the area and in need of good Thai stop in. I love it!
(5)Tony S.
This place has awesome delicious food, family owned and byob. If you ask for it to be extra spicy it will be!!! I like the thom kha soup and the green curry, but everything is fresh and delicious. Tom is friendly and if you become a regular he will remember your face/name!
(5)Natalie S.
We had a menu in our house... not really sure how we got it... but one day we were looking for a quick, cheap meal on our way to run some errands so we stopped in. Thai restaurants in Chicago are pretty much a dime a dozen and some are better than others. However, my husband and I really enjoyed this place and found the prices really reasonable. We had the crab rangoon... good. I had the pad woon sen and it was delicious. The Mr. had a curry I believe and he enjoyed it as well. We have since ordered delivery from there and had good experiences. We'll certainly be back!
(4)Shaun J.
This has to be one of the best Thai restaurants I've been to. Service is generally pretty quick and I've never waited for a seat. Definitely cheaper than some other places in Chicago, and the food is just as good if not better. You can easily get a full meal here for under $10, and there's almost always food left over for tomorrow.
(5)Cari O.
Love the lunch specials. Usually I get the pad see ewe with tofu. Nice sauce, good flavor. I order from here all the time. They are also super nice, friendly, and if you choose to dine in, it's a nice and casual place with no wait and fast food.
(5)Lisa S.
Yum! Quick, cheap, and tasty. Huge portions
(5)Jenn K.
Love this place!!!! Probably one of my favorite Thai restaurants in Chicago! I love their sweet and sour chicken. Full of a variety of vegetables and flavor!! I also love their Panang Curry Chicken. Very creamy and flavorful! Super friendly people that work there. Excellent choice for takeout! Vegetable egg rolls are great too!! They always taste fresh!
(5)Christopher D.
This is my go-to place for Thai food within the Uptown area. Food is delicious and you're always treated with prompt and friendly service. Pricing is very reasonable and their lunch specials are a steal! Not an ideal dine-in place, given their sub-par decor, but a must for take-out or delivery.
(4)Michael F.
My friends just moved to uptown Chicago and live within walking distance from here. Food here is very delicious and the prices are very reasonable. The place is not big, so it's not best for large groups, but the service was great and food was very tasty. Lots of vegetarian options that's for sure. I can't believe how inexpensive it was and they make the vegetables pretty by cutting them a certain way. So creative. I enjoyed the Thai iced tea.
(4)Rachel H.
I'll regift Thai on Clark with an extra star. That whole randomly closed thing only happened once, and this is a pretty solid and affordable ladies night choice in the area. They do like to sweeten the deal with freebies, so I'll stop drinking the haterade and switch to Thai iced coffee.
(3)Charlie B.
I ordered delivery here last night. Never again... I was told it would take 45 minutes, it took 1 hour and 10 minutes. When I called to check they were not friendly or apologetic at all about the long wait. Then my lukewarm food came. The pad thai was sticky and bland, and had gross dry pieces of pork in it and was oversweetened.. The sesame chicken was chewey meat with a soggy exterior. I should have known better than to get sesame chicken, but it sounded good. The crab rangoon had a weird flavor, too. An all-around flop. There are far too many other choices to even think about giving this place a second try after slow and bad service and crappy food.
(1)Ry O.
Thai on Clark and I have a rocky relationship. Part of the problem is that it got off to a slow start between us. The first few times I'd been there, the cuisine was uninspiring (I focused on curries) and left me wanting more. But, ToC happens to be right down the street, and this proximity gave us a sort of pseudo-relationship -- an acquaintances-with-benefits situation you might say -- and I kept going back. Eventually, I found the back page, the dinner menu, and found some real gems on there. As goes with relationships, the rocky beginning has persisted beyond the slow start... and the current problem is: I keep breaking their stuff. I don't know what it is or why these things keep happening, but I'm starting to develop a guilt complex. First, it was their bottle opener (they're BYOB), which was cheap and flimsy, but still. Then, it was a water glass. Most recently, my date knocked over their jar of red sauce, breaking the ceramic dish and spoon. At this point, do I break it off? The guilt is starting to rack up, but I guess I still persisted when they were getting all the benefits of the relationship (my money, while I was getting ok food), but now that I'm getting the benefits (good food, but my money's subsidizing their in-coincidentally failing infrastructure) ... I feel this need to never show my face their again. I think I'll keep going.
(4)Emily Y.
Mmmm... I'd give this place another try, because their soup is delicious. I only tried the chicken and rice that came with my lunch special, but that is enough. Awesome! My entree, though, was pretty bland. So I have to give it an A-OK instead of a Yay! Service was very friendly.
(3)RJ W.
Heard about this a number of times and never ordered from here or went..even though we are only a few blocks away... ..as it happened was in the neighborhood over the weekend and decided to stop in and glad we did....the food was great! Some of the best pad thai I have had, the cashew chicken was great! You could tell the ingredients they used were of high quality and just a fantastic mom and pop type of restaurant! We will absolutely be back!
(4)Cameron H.
I agree with everyone else. They are great!!! Fast and great service. I always order either the Pad Thai, Pad See Ewe, Thai Fried Rice, or the Red Curry Chicken. Every time ordered, I have never been disappointed. Great spot!!!
(5)Brad S.
This place serves yummy Thai food with quality ingredients. Make sure you ask for your food medium or hot if you want it spicy, otherwise it will be mild. They are not open Sundays. The staff are very friendly.
(4)John B.
So I'm thinking I need some Thai food. And what I'm really thinking is that I need to order from Siam Noodle and Rice. So I pull out the menu and I work my way through it -- this is serious business, folks! I'm good to go, I give them a call... "Thank you for calling Siam Noodle and Rice. We are on vacation. We will be back..." NOOOOOOOOOO!!! Now I'm crushed. I could call one of my standbys, but I'm crushed. So I call the least likely place -- Thai on Clark. I live down the street from this place, I get their menus ALL the time, but something about them seems so dicey. I've never ordered from them. Ever. Tonight's the night. You know, they're not bad. Fish cakes, standard. I've had better. Much better. But I've had worse. Tom Yum Noodle soup, surprisingly good. Served in a weird to go container that doesn't work for soup at all, so there's a bit of a hassle getting it into a proper service module. And it's milder than I'm used to. But very noodley, which is what I need right now. Rama Chicken. I suppose there's such a thing as a bad rama chicken, but I can't remember having one. This one is pretty good. Lots of broccoli, which is a nice change. Pineapple fried rice. An experiment. Not a success. It doesn't taste much like pineapple, but then, it doesn't taste much like anything. Overall: acceptable. I see that there are lots of five star reviews here, which kind of surprises me. But I'm judging by one experience. They're no Siam Noodle and Rice. But I'll call them again.
(3)Cathy B.
Just OK. The nicest features are its location (close to my home, which won't be a helpful feature for everyone), and, that you can always get a table. But, the food is only so-so. Service could use some help, too; some nights, the table servers are more interested in talking with each other than actually tending tables.
(3)Jessica C.
OK, OK...I feel horrible for giving Thai on Clark only three stars and attributing much of my dismay to the condition of their washrooms and their lackluster decor. I am having Yelper's remorse. Thai on Clark has amazing food! I've dabbled quite a bit in the world of Thai food in Chicago and I'd have to say that their food is the freshest and the best. Nothing is overly greasey...ever...and their flavors are bright and fresh and explode in your mouth. Fresh Fresh Fresh...I can't say it enough. The BF has traveled to Thailand a gazillion times and says the only Thai food that he has had better than Thai on Clark was from a little lady on the streets of Thailand serving cheap eats out of her make-shift rolling cart kitchen. I proudly add another two stars to Thai on Clark. And...the owner is so gosh darn nice. I'm sorry to you Mr. Owner for only giving you 3 stars in the past.
(5)Chris m.
Excellent Thai food. I have never not loved what I have had here. I love cashew chicken and theirs is great. Sweet and flavorful, and not cheap with the cashews. The soups are super and all the appetizers are excellent (running out of adjectives here!). The Chicken Larb Salad is one of the best I've had. A great mom and pop type place and the BYOB is a nice option. Super friendly people. A bit of a communication barrier. The nice lady who seems to run it doesn't speak much English and the tall big guy who is super nice, speaks very softly! Try it! A bit off the beaten path but worth the trip between Aville and Lakeview. Love this place.
(5)Jess M.
This place is where I go when I want good food, good service, and cheap prices. It's a once every-other week deal for me. My partner and I always get 2 app (crab ragoon and Vietnamese rolls), and 2 entrees. That's totally enough to fill you and have lunch for tomorrow unless your really hungry :) I love their Tom Yum Noodles. It's spicy and tastes fresh (you can taste the ginger, peanuts, bean sprouts, lemongrass etc). I can hardly ever finish the portion they give me. Also the pineapple fried rice with tofu is awesome. It's not presumptuous here. They just make great food. BYOB
(5)Mandy C.
This is a cute, brightly-lit Thai place on an otherwise run down area of Clark street. We went on a Friday night and the restaurant was empty. The potstickers were tasty, as was the crab fried rice (although the rice itself was a little bland.) The pad see ew was nothing special, and could have used a little more sauce. Overall, the food was not bad but nothing special. Prices were cheap. Service was quick and friendly. I'd recommend heading over here for a cheap dinner and then grabbing a few beers at Carol's down the block.
(3)Katarina X.
I like the cheesy decor. I like that this place is family owned. It's pretty great when the server tells you that Mom is making your pad thai and spring rolls. Seriously, I'd take Mom over Mario Batalli any day of the week (to be blunt, he would too I'm willing to bet)! Perhaps it is because I hope to be adopted by a woman that can cook (attention: I am taking applications!). Plus, now I can swagger in like Frank Sinatra and they know my name, drink order, chopsticks preference and level of food spicyness...
(4)Michael C.
BYOB- Yes Brought two bottles of wine and we hung out with another couple. No corkage fee. Food: Good Thai food. All of our food was good, reaching over to taste each others dish. My favorite was the Jungle curry. Just the name is cool. This is one of the few curry dishes we can find with out coconut milk. It has a high spice level that some will have a problem with, but for us, it was head sweating good. Other dishes that were good was the eggplant with pepper steak, the pad yoon sen, the Thai fried rice was very tasty as well. The regular curry was also very good. Ambiance: probably a 2 to 3 start, it has about 10 tables, clean, basic chairs and wall decorations. It's not a "to be seen place" It is a nice place to have a bottle of wine and hang out with friends. Combo night: walk about four doors north to the corner to Carol's pub. one of the last country music honky tonks around. they usually have live music Friday, Sat, Sun and will play until 4 or 5 am! A classic place.
(4)Kelly C.
Haven't had a bad meals yet at this place. The Lad-Na was just the way I like, no need to add any other seasoning, just a little bit of the chili. Lunch specials is $5.95 - $6.95, you get soup, appetizer, and the full size entree. How good of a deal is that? If you in the area, give them a try, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Claretha S.
Dropped in today for lunch. They have an awesome lunch special...which actually left me with enough leftovers for dinner. $6.00 for an entree, small soup and eggroll. Pleasant and quick service, good food. Decor could use a sprucing up, but good experience overall! I would definitely pop into grab a bite for lunch in the future if I'm in the neighborhood.
(3)Brad B.
the girl and I needed some sustainance last night after a big afternoon of work - she very cleverly ordered us up some Thai on Clark food while we were driving back into the city....thirty five mins later, we were home, the bell rang and it was game-on. Pad Thai for me. Some-sort-of-curry-thing for her. and spring rolls for the two of us. The spring rolls were impressive looking but, just "meh" in the taste category. Not bad, just nothing to yelp about. My Pad Thai was crazy-hot (temp) and lovely tasting, even more so after doctoring it up with some of the included hot sauce. Yum. I didn't try her curry thing but, she gobbled most of it right up....curry's just not my thing.
(4)Annaliza F.
I am sooooooo lucky to have friends that live in the apartment adjacent to this place!!!! I've been to this place about 15x..... The service.... is friendly, takeout times are quick (10-15 min. post phoning in my order!!!!) The food.... let me list EVERYTHING I've had: crab rangoon, chicken satay, spring rolls, potstickers, tom yum, miso, tom kha soups, pad thai, thai, curry & softshell crab fried rice, & their jungle curry....All are absolutely fresh & oh-so-delicious!!!! I don't drink coffee at all!!!!.... UNLESS, it's their THAI ICED COFFEE!!!! Thai Iced Tea is damn good too!!!! =P Comfortable setting, modest decor, BYOB, meter parking (but easy to find)
(5)Ryan R.
I was floating between 3-4 Stars, but had to settle for 3. The food was good, I just think I chose the wrong dish. I got a Chicken Dish in a Peanut sauce. The sauce was way to thick and over powered the dish. It felt like I was eating peanut butter by the scoopfuls. Now the Thai fried rice was excellent. I have never seen my four year old eat so much rice! The wife got the Sesame Chicken and it was great. The server was a tad odd and kind of out of place. I believe the owner picked up a lot of his slack even though there were only two tables. Overall this place is fine for the price. Large portions, and very friendly people. Kid friendly is always a plus. I will go back but more so I will order take out from here any day!
(3)Lilly D.
Thai on Clark has become a weekend staple of mine since my friends moved two doors down. What it comes down to is average-to-slightly-above-average food, great service, and some of the lowest prices I've seen. First of all, the service is always incredible, whether you're getting takeout or dining in. Last weekend, they threw in an order of crab rangoon after we had to wait for just three minutes. Three minutes is not rangoon-worthy in my opinion, but hey, nom nom nom. The food ranges from amazing to all right, depending on what you get. I highly recommend any of the curries, particularly green curry or panang curry. Definitely the high point of the menu for me. Their potstickers are also amazing. The only thing I would not order again is the Pad See Eiw -- the noodles were oddly rubbery. I'd be more inclined to think this was a one-time slip-up, but with all the other great stuff on the menu I probably won't try again for a long time. Overall, an amazing meal for the money you pay.
(4)Abby D.
At the height of chaos during our family reunion, when we had planned to grill dinner at the house we rented nearby until the gas went out, disabling every cooking device except the microwave, we all ventured out in the rain with several dietary restrictions and no clue where we were headed. It seemed like a recipe for disaster until we happened upon this little place. We arrived a little later than average (I think around 8:30) & there was only one couple there, just finishing up. As we were all very hungry by this time, the men in our group kind of cut to the chase & asked if we'd be able to put enough tables together to seat us altogether. They were very accommodating & welcoming & had everything in order in no time. I, being gluten-intolerant, was a little nervous as the host's English seemed a bit limited and my Thai non-existent (and in my experience that makes the discussion of ingredients a little tricky), but our server, Brian, was highly fluent and a gluten expert to boot! He quickly listed various dishes that could be customized to meet my needs. Holy Schnikes! I had the BEST (gluten free) red tofu curry of my life to date. I had asked for spicy...and I'm one of those people who uses habaneros when the recipe calls for jalepenos, so I'm usually disappointed with the restaurant version of "spicy." But, I was pleasantly surprised to find my curry perfectly spicy, in addition to being delicious in the general sense. Oh & it was BYOB with a liquor store right down the street. All in all, it was quite the serendipitous turn of events after all the chaos earlier in the evening. At the end, our bill was tiny (~$11 pp, including tip & appetizers), our stomachs full & we headed home a happy bunch. Highly recommend!
(5)Kairo C.
before you go: scavenge your fridge or stop down the corner at the liquor store and grab some booze. it's byob which is always brilliant. when you get there: start off with edamame. they give you a field harvest's worth of soybeans. then: order rama chicken or pad see ewe (with tofu my pref). now its yummy so constrain yourself and only eat half of it. it's way too much food for the night but it makes for great leftovers. or if you can agree with your date on the meal, share your plate and order an appetizer. the waiting is very friendly! their eyes aren't glued onto you but they are not completely in the clouds. now it's not fancy shmancy but it's still a good eat.
(4)shawn b.
If not the best...this is the best Thai Restaraunt that I have found, everything is extremely fresh and flavorful. friendly atmosphere, and great service! The Green Curry, Basil Chicken, Panang Tofu are all very yummmmy.
(5)Molly L.
Great, cheap thai food. Who doesn't love that?
(5)Betsy S.
I love this place. I live just down the street and come here very often. The reasons are pretty simple: 1) It is good Thai food. Is it the best I've ever had? Probably not, but their green curry is amazing and they will make it as spicy or as mild as you want them to. 2) It is cheap. 2 people can have drinks, entrees, and an appetizer for less than $25 3) It's comfortable. I can wander through the door in sweatpants and no one will care. 4) It's quick. If you feel like speed-eating you can be in and out in 40 minutes.
(5)Kay S.
If you want simple yet good Thai grub this is the place. Friendly an prompt, they have never disappointed. The do a great carryout and delivery service too.
(4)Jesse M.
My partner and I have had take out at least twice from Thai on Clark. We have had the Crab Rangoon, Chicken Eggrolls, Panang Curry, Honey Lemon Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Chicken Pad See Ewe. We must say that none of these dishes have disappointed our desire for Thai. The prices are fairly good and they are fairly fast in preparing your food. We highly recommend this establishment if you're in the Ravenswood/Uptown area that you try this hidden gem.
(5)Andrew G.
The Ginger chicken an crab rangroos are constantly calling me. Of all the cheap thai places around, I'm sticking w these folks.
(4)Ellie L.
I am very lucky to have Thai on Clark be my nearest thai restaurant. We started out going here to take advantage of their lunch special: soup, appetizer and entree choice for like $5.50, less than 6 bucks. Then I started branching out into other menu items, the tofu soup with chicken is a pile of fresh veggies in a clear chicken broth-excellent hangover cure/cold day healing. The spicy basil with chicken is perfect, but the other night we took advantage of the BYOB policy; I had the Jungle curry, my husband had the Rama curry, it sent this place into the 5 star category. Not only is the food spicy when advertised, but just quality across the board. You can't beat the service and the price. heart heart love love neighborhood thai place.
(5)andy h.
This is my Thai place which is saying a lot since I have so many options on Argyle. It's just lo-key and I like the family vibe. You'll notice they are not the fastest due to the fact that everything is piping hot to order.
(4)Justin W.
I have never eaten in the restaurant but I have had take on a many occasions. The staff is very friendly and my food is always ready when they say it will be. I will not go into a lengthy review I will just say the prices are great and so is the food. I have had a ton of Thai food and this is about as close to what you get in Thailand as you will get in the city. Love the Chicken Pad Thai its a-roi(delicious).
(5)Selena S.
I absolutely love this place. It's just steps from my place, and it's a great value. The people are great, too. When I order for carry out, the guy on the phone knows me by name (which may or may not be a good thing.) The crab rangoon is also out of this world. Cheap, convenient, and comfortable; that's what makes this place awesome.
(5)Greta P.
Yum! Super-yum! I have never eaten in, always gotten their food as takeout, but they are consistently delicious! The panang is great, so is the pepper-garlic or the ginger chicken. Their pad thai rules too.
(5)Alex V.
I don't eat a lot of Thai food so I don't really know what is really good Thai food. I usually go with the standards. The chicken satsy is good but not great. Then I usually go with the Pad Thai or Lard Nar. I mix it up between beef or tofu. I don't usually like tofu but I I really like it from this place. This is the only take out place I know that is close to me so I will continue to order from here.
(3)Amy L.
Well first of all it's in 60640 zip code not 60686. I live right in their neighborhood so I'm sure it's 60640. I tried it...it's alright. Not as good as other Thai places I've tried and I've tried a lot. I had their Pad See Ew beef. It was too watery. Maybe I'll try it another time but this time I give it a 2. The lady at the register was nice though.
(2)Tracy K.
Maybe I haven't given this place enough of a chance, seeing that I've only been here once. However, nothing here really seemed all that great. If I go back and have a better experience, I'll change my rating. As Amy mentioned, the wood panel & mirrored walls are less than glamorous. And the place is fairly small.. I think 5-6 tables total. My friend and I both quickly found something that sounded good on the menu and our orders were taken quickly. The iced Thai coffee was good, but we both agreed that our entrees are done better at other area Thai places. The mild curry that I ordered is a little cheaper than it is where I usually order from, but in this case, the more $/better taste wins out. I didn't think the serving sizes were that big; my friend plowed through his entree and while I happened to have leftovers this time, if I had gone in on a totally empty stomach, I would have nothing for lunch tomorrow.. and that would make me sad. I thought the service was friendly enough and fast enough because we were there for a leisurely lunch, but had I been in a hurry, I would have been annoyed by the waiting for the check and then to get change. If I happen to be on the 4600 N block of Clark and am jonesing for Thai, I'd give this place another shot. Otherwise, I'll just stay closer to home where the food is better anyway.
(3)Jacqui C.
I don't have any ill feelings towards Thai on Clark per se, but I've ordered takeout from there several times and have never been blown away by the food. It's alright for when you're desperate for food and don't want to wait very long (I live very close by), but there are far superior options elsewhere in the city for around the same price range. In general, I'd lean away from going here unless I was dying and really needed some (mediocre) yellow curry or something. :P
(2)Patrick C.
Delicious crab rangoons! As well as a very tasty chicken teriyaki, all for a relatively low price. If you are in Uptown and are looking for Thai food, you won't be disappointed!
(4)Ben E.
This is an extremely solid Thai restaurant -- great prices, a wide selection, and fantastic service. I usually order carryout and the food is always hot, fresh, and ready even before I get there. I really appreciate that they're willing to make the food very spicy, and their lunch special is quite good. There are certainly other great Thai restaurants in Chicago, but you won't get any better in this area of town.
(5)Amy R.
If I had a car, I'd drive here once a week to have Thai. But I don't. And the Clark bus can be a little sketch at times (in my opinion). But I would walk here for this shiznit. It's just THAT good. This place is rub-your-belly, sigh-contentedly good. The restaurant is by no means glamorous (think low-budget 70's decor), but it has a cozy and unassuming atmosphere, which I chalk up to the fact that it's family-run. It's BYOB with no corkage fee (woo hoo!), cheap (double woo hoo!), and just plain finger-lickin-good. Though I don't think many people lick Thai food off their fingers. But I digress. Appetizers, main dishes, you name it, I love it. The menu is quite extensive, whether you want something to spice up your life or take the palate-friendly and wonderfully seasoned route. And the portions are big enough to feed 2 people (unless you're a linebacker with a gargantuan appetite). The service is great and friendly as well (once again, thanks to the fact that it's family-run). My only regret on my first visit here is that my group of friends neglected to bring enough wine, and there isn't a shop close by, so I would suggest overestimating booze consumption. Remember the trifecta: good food, good prices, BYOB. You can't lose.
(5)Ortelio F.
I was treating my sister for lunch and the restaurant we were going to was not open for lunch so we decided to try "Thai On ClarK". This was a most pleasant surprise. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and it was BYOB. I love Thai food and have been to Thailand 4 times. This will be one of our regular restaurants moving forward. The fresh spring rolls were wonderful and so were the Thai rice and the curry fried rice. Until soon!
(5)Jennifer I.
This is an amazing Thai place. They have delicious food, and great speedy service. Everything works like clock work. By the time you have your BYOB beers poured and about two sips in your appetizers are ready. And just after clearing the appetizer plates dinner is out. I am always beyond full when I leave and way more than satisfied. I like that it is BYOB because that is a serious cut back on the bill and makes it that much better of an experience. I highly recommend trying this place.
(4)Tim S.
Doesn't blow my mind but is tasty enough and very reasonably priced.
(3)C M.
I get better Thai food here than on my three trips to Thailand. The yellow curry (which most places don't even offer) is great so is the spicy basil noodle and the pad thai. The atmosphere is simple, but clean. Service is friendly and fast. I love the fish cakes and the tempura! I will say that I prefer to eat in. But I think most food is better fresh from the kitchen vs. delivery. It's BYOB with a liquor store just a half block down.
(5)A B.
Thai on Clark is the best Thai food that I have ever had. The owner is a great man as well, and deserves the chance at everybody's business. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Nina W.
We love this place! It's nothing super fancy, but it always hits the spot when we want some Thai food. I always get red curry with beef, and my husband always gets Thai fried rice. Portions are big, and they'll make it as spicy as you want it. Their food is always good, and we keep coming back. It's never too crowded (many people get food to go), and they are really patient with children. There are some nice things on the walls to look at.
(5)Ari T.
If you're looking for good, inexpensive Thai food, this is it. Until we moved from the neighborhood last month, this was our "go-to" place when we were too tired to cook dinner. The menu has a nice amount of variety, the portions are good, the food is delicious, and they can substitute brown rice (yay!). I recommend the ginger chicken and the spicy basil noodles.
(5)Clint E.
Went here twice when I first moved to the are and I wasn't impressed at all. Probably won't be going back, evar!
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