Results tagged “padthai”

Chicagoist loves cheap eats. We can't get enough of pad thai, tacos and hot dogs. But every once in a while, we have an excuse to class it up and head to one of Chicago's many upscale joints. In the case of mk, it was a combination of the deliciously warm weather, a gift certificate we snagged a while back, and a new job to celebrate. The restaurant has a modern yet classy feel...

With the exception of Arun's, going out for Thai food in Chicago is pretty predictable. Most places are mom-and-pop, family-owned joints that serve a standard (and usually delicious) selection of Pad Thai and other noodles, curries of various types, and deep-fried appetizers. Delicious? Yes. Innovative? Not so much. Despite these perceived shortcomings, Chicagoist loves eating Thai food nonetheless. Which is why we were intrigued to read about the opening of Sura Thai Bistro on the Chicago MenuPages blog.

For years now, we’ve been saying that more Thai places need to embrace the Pez Dispenser as a key element of restaurant design. Someone finally listened.

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River Kwai -- All Dried Up?

Delivery and carryout is a tough, dare Chicagoist say it, art form.