Thai Restaurants in Chicago, IL

Our guide to Thai restaurants in Chicago

Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.

Most kitchens let you choose your protein and your heat level. “Thai hot” is genuinely hot at many places, so start lower than you think if you are unsure. Northern and northeastern (Isan) dishes such as khao soi, larb and som tam are worth looking for beyond the familiar pad thai.

Opening hours

Based on 32 Thai restaurants in Chicago with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 11:07 AM to 9:00 PM. 88% are open on Sundays, 50% are open seven days a week and 50% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 34 menus from Thai restaurants in Illinois, the median item costs $12.95; half of all priced items fall between $7.50 and $16.95. The most common menu sections are Appetizers, Noodles, Desserts, and Beverages.

Services

Of 572 Thai restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 99% list “dine-in”, 93% list “delivery”, 89% list “good for kids”, 87% list “accepts reservations”, 80% list “high chairs”, and 80% list “takeaway”.