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    altThai

    4.1 (831 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Pan Asian, Noodles
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    The food OK
    Neluta G.

    Uncooked vegetables floating in liquid with some boiled duck, that was the taste of my dish that was called basil duck. Dim sum OK some very fishy, poor service. The decor was Thai, lots of gold and flowers, which was nice. Chardonnay room temp :( , yeah I can skip this place

    Spring rolls
    Pooja P.

    I recently tried AltThai in Arlington Heights and had a great experience. The food was really flavorful and everything tasted fresh. We ordered quite a few vegetarian dishes and honestly enjoyed all of them. The fresh tofu rolls, spring rolls, tofu satay, veggie pot stickers, and veggie egg rolls were all really good starters. For drinks, the Thai iced tea and mango nectar were both delicious. For entrees, we tried the mixed vegetables rice dish, basil fried rice, Pad Kee Mao, and Panang curry. Everything was well seasoned and full of flavor. They also have live jazz on Sundays from 6 to 7:30, which is such a nice touch and makes the atmosphere even better. The staff is super friendly as well. Overall, a really solid Thai spot in the Arlington Heights area and definitely worth checking out if you enjoy Thai food. Will definitely be back!

    Beef pad Thai noodles
    Christopher E.

    We celebrated our teammate 15 years anniversary here today and the whole experience was excellent! Excellent service! Excellent food! Wonderful ambiance to have lunch with my team from work and we all enjoyed our meals! Thank you for the wonderful hospitality AltThai staff, we really appreciate it!

    Pad See Ew with Beef

    100% recommend altThai to anybody looking for great, fresh, delicious Thai food in the Chicago suburbs! The crab rangoon was stuffed to the brim, the rolls were fresh and light (perfect starter dishes), and this is officially my favorite pad thai, pad see ew, and green curry I've ever tasted around Chicago. Ambiance is gorgeous and service was excellent. What we ordered: APPS Spring rolls Crab rangoon Fresh rolls with tempura chicken MAINS Pad thai with shrimp Pad see ew with beef Basil fried rice with BBQ pork Green curry with tofu DESSERT Green tea ice cream - @twicefriedweiss

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    Eduardo D.

    It was date night and my wife and I decided to get Thai food. We landed on altThai in Arlington Heights. I made reservations for 5:30 PM through Yelp and it was very easy. When we arrived it was not very busy in the restaurant. We were greeted and seated immediately. Wile looking through all the menu options our server took or drink orders (Coca Cola for me and a Green Iced Tea) and appetizer order. I wanted to try their new Shrimp Sticks appetizer. We also ordered the Steamed Vegetable Potstickers. Our drinks came immediately and shortly after the appetizers arrived. The shrimp sticks were pretty unique looking, they were served in a glass. The pot stickers looked good and were cooked to the right temperature. After digging into appetizers, our server took our main dishes. We ordered the Pad See Ew (veggies) and Pad Woon Sen (tofu). The Shrimp Stickers were crispy and hot and came with a sweet and sour sauce. The shrimp was seasoned perfectly and was tender and cooked right. The pot stickers were yummy and had a sweet ginger sauce. As we were finishing up the appetizers, our main dishes arrived. The Pad See Ew wide noodles was covered with a sweet soy sauce and the broccoli, carrots, and peapods were crunchy. It started to get really busy and diners started to come in. I think 5:30 was a good time to arrive. . The Pad Woon Sen glass noodles were married with broccoli, carrots, peapod, onions, bean sprouts, mushrooms, egg and crisp tofu. Both dishes were good and had large portions. I really enjoyed the service and the food was great. I wanted to try more dishes so we will be back for sure. If you are in the NW Burbs and want some Thai food, I highly recommend altThai

    Satay (4)
    Maggie L.

    First time visiting ALT Thai, was recommended by my sister. The ambience of the place is nice and comfortable. The staff were wonderful and attentive. The food was yummy but the temperature of some of the food was not pipping hot as I would like it to be. Overall good experience, I'll be back and give it another try again.

    Thai Iced Tea (left), Thai Iced Coffee (right)
    Tim F.

    I first went to altThai probably more than a decade ago. Since I don't live in the area, it's been awhile since I've been back but was able to revisit again recently for a friend's going away party. Since there were a good number of people, I had a chance to try out a few different appetizers including the crab rangoons, papaya salad, thai sausage, and chicken satay. For my entree, I ordered the beef Pad See Ew. My wife and I also shared a Thai Iced Tea and Thai Iced Coffee. For the appetizers, the one thing that stood out was how spicy the papaya salad was. Our entire table was chugging their water and thai iced tea after having it to deal with the spice. As a spicy food lover, the spice level was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it...so much so that I had high expectations for my Pad See Ew because I had ordered it extra spicy (more on that later). The rest of the appetizers were okay. I wasn't a fan of the thai sausage but recognize it might just not fit my preferred taste profile. Chicken satay was not bad, perhaps just a tad dry. Given my high expectations for the spice in the Pad See Ew after having the papaya salad, I did end up setting myself up for disappointment. My entree was nothing close and in fact, didn't feel spicy at all to me (my wife, who generally can't do much spicy, did confirm that it was made spicy, but just not to the degree that I wanted). The noodle flavors were good but the beef was on the drier side. I have another Thai place close to my house that somehow does their beef super tender every time. Unfortunately, both due to that, the cost, and the serving size, this was a miss for me. The Thai Iced Coffee and Thai Iced Tea were fine. It was in line with most other Thai places I've been to. Overall, I remember my first experience here was really good and would have given it 5 stars then. Based on this most recent experience, it was closer to a 3.5.

    Kesha B.

    We came by for an early dinner on a Friday night, we didn't have a reservation but should really make one for next time as they were getting super busy as we sat there eating. We started our evening with the dimsum set, it had a variety of dimsum rice rolls and they were great. There were two of each and made it super easy to share with my husband so we could share everything. The sauce that came with it did have a surprising kick as well. For my entree I got a beef pad Thai, and I ordered it mild, so glad I did because it certainly did come with a kick. A good one though, not overpowering but with great flavor. I also got a Thai iced tea that helped calm the spice. For dessert we got an order of the fried ice cream. It was huge we couldn't finish it but it was a nice sweet treat to wrap up the dinner. The staff was super attentive and refilled our water cups multiple times and were incredibly friendly when making menu suggestions. The decor was stunning too, a lot of small touches that made a huge different in each room. We will definitely be back to try other items.

    Lunch Menu - December 2024
    Jim B.

    We enjoyed it. We've been here a few times over the years. We were in the area from out of town and decided to have lunch here today. I had the Won Ton Soup (lunch) with Pot Sticker side. The Pot Stickers (2) were fried and were served with a thick dark sauce. I was surprised they were fried but I did enjoy them. The Won Ton Soup was pretty big. There were about 4 Won Tons, quite a bit of meat (I had duck), a lot of noodles, green onions and a lot of broth. I ate all the Won Tons and Duck, some of the noodles and some of the broth. I also added some seasoning that was on the table in a shaker. I enjoyed the soup. My wife had the Pad Thai. She said it was better than average. She's a Pad Thai snob so her rating is very good. We look forward to the next time we're in the area to eat at altThai.

    Shveta A.

    I used to love this place and gave it 5 start rating but lately the food quality and taste has gone down. The servers were not the best before also but now they are more rude, with we don't care type attitude. I feel sorry for us because this was the restaurant I always loved and recommended.

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    The food was delicious and I really enjoyed it. My only suggestion would be to add a bit more spice and seasoning.

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    10 days ago

    My all time favorite neighborhood Thai restaurant. Clean, smells nice and food is delicious and freshly made.

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    One of our "lunch special" destination. My wife loves the Pad Thai. I like their hot and sour soup and Panang Curry.

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    Delicious vegan options, friendly service with nice ambiance. Everyone was happy with their dinner. We will be back.

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    Hi, Is this BYOB?

    No, it is not.

    Will you be open on Christmas?

    Hi Corrie, Thanks for contacting us. Unfortunately, we will be closed on December 24th and 25th. We will open again on Monday, December 26th.… Read more

    Is mask required for entry?

    Mask is no longer required at altThai and in Cook County.

    Do you offer outdoor seating?

    WRONG. They DO have outdoor seating on nice weather days.

    Do you have any dishes not made with fish sauce and without any other fish additives? I have a severe fish allergy.

    Hi, Most of our dishes can be made without fish sauce. Please let your server know upfront when placing your order and he/she should be able to help you with that.… Read more

    Do You have any gluten free options?

    Hi, Yes, we do. Most of our dishes can be made gluten-free. Please inquire your server so he/she can help you with the available options.… Read more

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    Gumrai Thai

    Gumrai Thai

    3.8(373 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I've been eating at this place for over six years and I just recently did another takeout order and…read moreI have to say this place is so consistent super authentic and I am absolutely spoiled that it is so close to my home I love coming here whether it is to dine in or to pick up food. The prices are very fair and the portions are very generous also. I'm glad they're in the neighborhood and I believe last time I was there I've met some of the owners who also are truly Thai. Although there is another local competitor very nearby, I will say that they are definitely holding their own and this is a must try!!!

    Gumrai Thai in Arlington Heights was such a pleasant surprise. I am not usually the biggest fan of…read moreThai food, but everything here was delicious and I would definitely come back. We ordered the Pad Kee Mao, Basil Fried Rice, Panang Curry, and Thai Iced Tea. Every dish was super flavorful and fresh. We asked for everything spicy and it actually had a real kick which I loved. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive and they checked on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying everything. The service made the experience even better and the food came out hot and fast. The restaurant is clean and comfortable and it has a cozy neighborhood feel. Prices were reasonable and the portions were great. I highly recommend trying this spot if you are in the area or if you love Thai food or spicy food.

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    Gumrai Thai - Biggest crab rangoon I've seen!

    Biggest crab rangoon I've seen!

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    Thai House Restaurant - E7 Cashew Nut

    Thai House Restaurant

    3.9(244 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    On Sundays, we are typically don't want to cook dinner and we are lazy to go to a restaurant. We…read moreoften struggle to choose a cuisine for take out but today it was easy...Thai Food. We ordered from Thai House Restaurant! I was in the mood for some Tom Yum Veggie Soup and Pad See-Iew. We also ordered Hawaiian Chicken and Fried Rice. For starters we had Mee Krob and Fried Vegetarian Won Ton. The Mee Krob is one of my favorites. The sweet and sour sauce mixed with crispy rice noodles topped with fried tofu is really good. And the fried veggie won ton has a perfectly seasoned tofu stuffed inside. The Tom Yum Veggie Soup had that yummy tang that hit the spot. The veggies still had a nice crunch to them. The Pad-See-Iew was sweet but not too sweet. What I really love are the veggies and the smoked / charred taste to them. It's like the wok has years and years of seasoning embedded in it. So good, The Hawaiian chicken was cooked just right. It was not dry and was very juicy and it was great with the fried rice. I've never eaten inside the restaurant as we tend to order on lazy Sundays. Every time I order take out, from here, the food is ready with the time promised. If you want really good Thai food, Thai House Restaurant in Palatine is the place to go.

    Really fallen downhill from the past The shrimp yellow curry…read morehad 7 small shrimp 3x more potatoes The rice rolls very small for $8. At noon there's was no one there who could run the cash register I won't be back

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    Pad Bamee noodles dish with chicken

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    Chef Ping - Mongolian beef

    Chef Ping

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Chef Ping continues to be a favorite for our family based in Chicago to gather. The food continues…read moreto be excellent and of great value. My wife, her mom, and I were in Chicago to remember my father-in-law's death anniversary, and my sister-in-law chose Chef Ping's, for our party of nine for a Wednesday lunch. Parking is plentiful and the dining area can seat a lot. We got seated at a large round table in the back room, with a large lazy susan (just need to remember to spin it very slowly). We ordered a lot, and the food came out slowly. There was plenty of leftovers for the local folks to have for future meal or two. 3 Shrimp Toast (6 pieces each) - $26.85 - greasy but good, with the shrimp paste being a little sweet (in a good way) Noodle in Black Bean Sauce ($12.50) - this is jja jang myeon, which two of us had the previous night. It was OK, not near the top of the best I've had. Ping's Noodle Soup ($15.50) - the other classic Chinese-Korean dish, this is jjampong, a dish I've had many times. I was the only one to eat it, so ended up being my main dish. It was good, with thick noodles...just wish it had more seafood. Salt & Pepper Smelt ($16.90) - not sure if always available, but this was excellent...my favorite dish and one that I finished once I realized that everybody had their fill. It really depends on the quality of the smelt, which was excellent in this case. It was lightly battered, and carefully deep fried. Other dishes enjoyed by others: 2 Salt & Pepper Prawns - $35.90 - large head-on shell-on prawns fire wokked. Salt & Pepper Tofu ($11.50) - for the vegetarians Chicken Skewers (4) - $8.75 - tender and shareable Walnut Shrimp ($19.90) - mayo with shrimp Young Chow Fried Rice ($12.50) - fried rice is a necessity for our group Mongolian Beef ($17.50) - a classic 2 Sesame Ball (4) - $7 - a great way to finish a meal. 18% tip was automatically added, and service was OK throughout. Our water was kept refilled, and I think hot water was as well. It was a good meal and opportunity to get back together

    We've eaten here many times in the past and had a good experience. This visit was poor at best!…read morePlease note: (ALL PICTURES ARE FROM MY PREVIOUS VISITS NOT TO THIS VISIT) Unfortunately this visit is going to be the last time. Both the service and quality of food has gone way down from what they were famous for. The waitress spilled my tea, also dipped her finger in my tea, had no apology or offer to exchange it with a fresh cup. I had to ask her for a fresh cup of tea. Then the other server that brought our entrees spilled my husbands tea and again no offering to getting a fresh cup. We had to ask AGAIN for a fresh cup! While the portions were generous, the quality of all the food has gone way down. The special family recipe of thier shrimp dish Gan Pong is nothing but fried shrimp with dried chili peppers and no flavor. The Hunan spicy beef and chicken appeared to be all globs and sticky because of excessive and over use of corn starch used during the cooking process. This dish didn't have any unique flavor that one would expect. Previously we had experienced a difference in the food, taste and quality and that's what kept us returning. Sadly, after this experience I wouldn't recommend it to anyone or come back! I'd rather stick with Yu's Mandarin than drive to this place! Quality always wins over quantity in my books!

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    Main Dining area

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    Seafood Combo

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