First, the staff is super friendly and glad to see you!…read more We ordered the basil chicken - medium spicy - and it's actually a medium level of spicy. We also enjoyed the ginger sauce with pork. Lots of flavor with both dishes. The decor is a little plain, but the food and service more than make up for it.

We were looking for somewhere for a late lunch while passing through the area and relied on Yelp…read morefor an option and was not disappointed. Located in a strip mall we walked in and were immediately greeted and seated. We were the only ones in the restaurant, but there was a steady flow of customers picking up take out orders. My husband started with Shrimp in a Blanket. It was several shrimp in a spring roll and fried He enjoyed them and the were larger than we expected. He also had a bowl of wonton soup. He had the Smile Crispy Chicken, the portion was again larger than we expected. The Chicken was lightly battered and crispy and tossed with onions. It was very tasty ! I had the chicken pad thai and was not disappointed. It had a good amount of sweetness without being too sweet. Service was very good and attentive. This is a good Thai option in the area.

I have been to Penang many times, and it has always been for a special occasion. Today, I missed…read morethe taste of Malaysia so I came to dinner by myself. I ordered enough for two, which means I would have something for the next two meals. The restaurant has been around for a while, and it is a stand alone building. The menu, like what you will find in Malaysia - a mixed of Chinese, Malay, and Indian. The service is always prompt. Here's what I ordered: 1) Roti Canai served with Malaysian chicken curry - the curry is unlike Indian curry. This is a typical Malaysian style curry. You take a piece of the crispy yet a little chewy pan fried dough and dipped in this curry broth. That combination will kick off your appetite. 2) Seafood and Tofu clay pot - a mix of fish fillet, squid, shrimp, vegetables and homemade tofu served in a clay pot. The tofu is delicious - crispy outside with soft and silky center - chef's kiss! 3) String bean mixed with balacan - balacan is a Malaysian sambal sauce made with shrimp paste and chili. It has this savory, sweet and lightly spicy flavor mixed with crispy string beans. It was a delightful dinner! There are many other dishes that I'll come back for, especially other dishes with their homemade tofu.

Foods really good here. Not many staff available so be prepared to wait a little longer than usual…read more I have been to Malaysia multiple times and lived there for a year so I can say this place is legit and authentic.

Best pho around! The broth is so flavorful, beef is always perfect and the noodles are delicious…read more Always the go to spot when looking for some delicious comfort food. The workers are always so kind and willing to help!

The restaurant is small with approximately a dozen tables for various sized groups of people. It…read moreappears to be clean and has an old-fashioned feel. The seating is available as per your choice, as there is no hostess to seat you. The noise level was low enough for easy table conversation. There is a good selection of menu options that you order by providing the server with the number located in front of the item.The fried egg rolls were not as flavorful as others that I have tried, but they were cooked perfectly. We ordered two different types of Pho and both were enjoyed. The restaurant is located near the Metra train line depot and there is a free public parking garage within a short walking distance. We would probably go back to try other menu options.

Came here on recommendation of a friend, and sure enough we ran into them! Food is also very good,…read moredefinitely sweet-leaning in profile, but flavor is deep so it's not overpowering, and the kids all really like the flavor profile. The japchae is so springy and soft, better than a lot of the grocery store japchae. My favorite is the banchan where they had the kongjaban braised black beans. I really miss that flavor profile, and only had it when I was little in Asia. Owner lady was so sweet and chatted us up about the kids and all. We will definitely be back!

Yum! We've been here a few times, and it's consistently good. We've dined in and gotten bbq, but…read morewe've also ordered to go and been pleased with the service and how they pack the food. What we got this time: Tteuk manduguk - Rice cake and dumpling soup. This is not spicy and has a nice deep flavor. This one has seaweed and tendrils of silky egg ribboned throughout. Our kids love this. Haemul kalguksu - Seafood noodle soup. This broth was so nice. Also not spicy. It comes with shrimp, octopus and crab legs. The seafood was cooked so-so, and I think I prefer clams and mussels, but the broth was delicious and like a warm hug. They gave extra soup in a separate container too, which was very thoughtful. Bonus: the braised potato banchan is so good--our kids could eat the whole thing. Definitely worth trying whether you dine in or take it home.

Very nice place for Thai food bit the server was not at all helpful or kind when we ordered…read more Sparce but nice decor, this restaurant is kept spotless with the exception of the artificial plastic plants that set off my dust mite allergy One booth and several half booths available for dine-in, however this appears to be primarily a take-out place The music (which is soft pop, not at all Thai in nature) was far too loud. We had to elevate our voices loudly in order to have a conversation I am not certain if Pen Thai even serves alcohol but there is signage in the restrooms that the Mount Prospect police will come and pick you up if you appear to be not sober (weird) The food was only 3-stars and one of our items was incorrect and came with peanut the first time

You can't go wrong with a small, locally owned restaurant. My friend and I decided to give it a…read moretry, and I must say, it's one of the best Thai places I've ever been to in Illinois. The food is simply amazing! The quality and flavors are at the best I've ever experienced. The prices are also incredibly reasonable, making it a great value for money. It reminded me of the delicious Thai food I had when I visited Thailand in my younger days. The service was good, although I did feel a bit rushed since there was only one waitress. However, the food was worth the wait, so it wasn't a major issue. The ambiance was great. The decor was warm and welcoming, and it reminded me of the restaurants I used to love back in the day. It was a refreshing change from the modern, sterile restaurants that are so common these days. Overall, I highly recommend this hidden gem. It's a must-try for anyone who loves Thai food.

Great meat. Always has a inventory of frozen meat. Cooked items can be a bit pricey…read more The cake is also amazing

Came like 15 min before closing but they are nice enough to let me order. Im not sure what to order…read moreso I ordered the first thing I saw :-) kufteta plate. It's like meatballs and the side is tomatoes and cucumber. It is so yummy and juicy. it is perfectly grilled. The vegetables are fresh. The place seems decent with few tables. I would surely go back to this place!

Maybe I had too high of an expectation going in, but it was a slightly disappointing experience for…read moreme, unfortunately. Even as I'm writing this review, I'm struggling between two and three stars.. It's got the hole-in-the-wall traditional Korean look and feel to it that I usually love. The old, faded wallpapers, the run down tables and chairs, the stacked up supply boxes that are folded in all over the place, etc. I usually love these aesthetics. But at the end of the day, the food has to be good to make people like us imagine that the owners cared only about honing their crafts and serving good food to customers and they just didn't have anything else like updating the interior to be more modern in mind. Well, I don't think that was the case. Based on my research, this place must have been one of the better places a little while ago, for it belonged to many people's list for offering a few very specific items that stood out of the menu, mandoo (dumplings) being one of them. Mandoogook (dumpling soup) was introduced as a must-have because of their house-made mandoo. My family and I ordered a few different things from the menu including steamed mandoo appetizer. I honestly can't remember what I ordered for my main and all I can remember is that mandoo was disappointing. It not only wasn't as good as the hype, but some pieces contained bit of an "old ingredient" taste. This visit was only a few weeks ago, but I don't remember what else we ordered. In my book, not making an impression is just as bad as making a bad impression, if not worse. All I can say is that everything else was just average. Not good, not bad.. I did hear in passing, the owner speaking to someone perceived to be a regular patron that she's retiring in a week or two, and that the place has been sold to someone else. This explained the lack of enthusiasm and the drive to serve your customers good food. She must have put the good years behind her and ready to move on, and I happened to catch her at the tail end.. Either way, my experience was what my experience was. I didn't have a great meal and I must give it 3 stars for it. Maybe, just maybe I'll revisit once it's changed ownership. We'll see..

I was super sad I didn't like this place because it seems like a perfect place for comfort Korean…read morefood. It's a very nice homey vibe and comforting atmosphere. However the food we ordered was just okay. The japchae was good but nothing special and many other Korean places do it better. I really did not like the mul naemyeong. It was so bland with no flavor. It's usually one of my favorite dishes to get so I was very disappointed. I was also not a huge fan of the selection of Banchan. However the service was good and before our dishes came out we were served some nice and warm hot soup since it was storming outside.

Stopped by for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by this low-key spot. The food came out pretty…read morequickly, which was nice when you're looking for a casual lunch. We ordered the raw marinated shrimp, seolleongtang, and spicy galbitang. The raw marinated shrimp was fresh and flavorful, and the seolleongtang really hit the spot. The broth was clean, comforting, and exactly what I was craving. The spicy galbitang was the only dish that fell a little short for me. The flavor wasn't what I expected. It leaned more salty and was missing that deep, beefy richness that I usually associate with a good galbitang.

Claypot was exactly what I was craving. I ordered the Seolleongtang (Korean beef bone broth soup),…read morewhich came with tender beef shank and brisket in a rich, milky-white broth. I loved that you can customize the seasoning yourself with the provided salt and green onions, allowing you to get the flavor just right. The soup was incredibly comforting and flavorful without being overly fatty or greasy. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the generous portion came with rice and delicious kimchi on the side. Service was friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. Everything on the menu looked amazing, and I'll definitely be back to try the beef ribs next time. If you're looking for hearty, authentic Korean comfort food, Claypot is absolutely worth a visit.