Food was excellent, small place, nothing fancy, staff was friendly. We ate towards the end of the day but it didn't bother the staff. Had the Crab Rangoons, Pad Thai with chicken, Pad See Ew with pork, and Thai Style Penang Curry. The curry was a little too spicy for me, all those jalapeños I assume. Their Pad Thai was better than others I've had in the area. Prices were decent too. read more

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The best restaurant in Des Plaines, and at very affordable prices! I've been coming here for years and cannot recommend them highly enough!

I know this will spark debate, but I wanted to try pineapple with my fried rice, so that's what I did. The flavor of the dish is spot on; it has savory notes from the curry powder, sweetness from the pineapple, and nice, but there is a few aspect of it that I don't enjoy. The pork and chicken were dry and difficult to eat. I just hope I don't get sick because of the one piece of pork that had a sour aftertaste. The pineapple was undoubtedly canned because some of the slices had a strange flavor and some were sweet. Their dessert, which came in two portions of banana sticky rice, is the one thing I enjoy eating. It's a simple but tasty dish made of sticky rice with a fresh banana filling and wrapped in a banana leaves. The sticky rice was fragile and gooey at the same time. The banana filling was tender; it also had an undertone of sweetness. The texture of the bean is somewhat solid. read more

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Great place. Bring cash. Got veggie fried rice and spring rolls. Simple and made great. Fried rice is crispy, how Thai fried rice is supposed to be. Spring rolls were great, he made sure I kept them crispy for the drive home by leaving the box open. Clean inside, got my food quick while I just sat on a bench outside. Drove 10 min home food is still hot and amazing. Bring cash read more

This was our second time eating here. Both times, it's been delicious and fresh. The dining room is small and quiet. A husband and wife duo appear to be running the place. My partner claims this is the best and more vibrant Thai food he's had in the Chicago suburbs. Willing to stop here anytime we're in the area. read more

Best Thai in Des Plaines! Super nice people, great Kee Mao and the most amazing spring rolls. Usually we get this delivered and everything is hot and crispy. read more

It's all about the meats! They were over-cooked and dry. The Green Curry was more yellow than green. I gave 2 stars because the veggies and noodles were done correctly and had some flavor. Nothing memorable about this food. read more

Absolutely terrible experience. Little mom and pop place which never bothers me. Bad food does. This was bad. Shrimp shumai were fishy with what looked like canned titi shrimp. The red curry was barely different from the tom kha soup. My kee mao was ok seasoned, but the noodles were way overcooked and the chicken was dry in the outside. We should have run when the loudest sound coming from the very visible kitchen was the beep beep beep of the microwave. Obviously only 2 people working, but it does not excuse these lazy shortcuts. We left most of the food on the table when we left...never to come back. read more

Absolutely my favorite Thai restaurant, just about anywhere, ever! The owners are lovely, accommodating and friendly people who I look forward to visiting when I come pick up my food. The food is very well spiced and never too greasy. Good hefty (but not grotesque) portions and fair prices. Love Bangkok Belly! read more

Food was amazing and quick. Inside pretty plain but prices very reasonable. I have gone back a few times. Staff very welcoming. Near Stan's donuts so dessert is a few steps away. read more

I've ordered from BB previously and the food was okay, but tonight my chicken pad Thai had no sauce, and the chicken was dry and flavorless. We ordered the Shanghai shrimp noodles for my husband and they were subpar, at best. I won't be getting anything from Bangkok Belly again anytime soon. read more

The space feels honest and the food has an exemplary and authentic taste profile that feels right at home. The owners will be seeing my face again at this underground experience. read more

Can I give this place 10 stars? My flight cancelled so I had to spend the night in Chicago. I was craving Tom Yum Soup and my go to app brought up Bangkok Belly. The soup was spiced just right. There were about 10 huge shrimp in it. The chive pancakes were wrapped in foil so they arrived supper crisp. Again, something totally yummy. The heat level works with the sour to create an unforgettable taste. Next I had Nam Sod Salad, an upscale version of Larb. It could have been a little hotter, but it so worked. I almost can't wait to be stuck here again. read more

This is a tucked away gem! Great food that is reasonably priced. It's a family-owned business and they are very friendly and personable. You are remembered when you eat there and it feels like home. They do a large take-out service but there is always a nice table to grab if eating in. Did we say the food is amazing? It's amazing. Go and see for yourself. Highly recommended. read more

Absolutely disgusting, burned pad see ew, The sweet and sour chicken was just straight up pieces of chicken, not even crispy, and totally flavorless. The potstickers were also burned. Totally incomparable to the location on Northwest Highway. read more

Friendly staff that remember me and my family since we go so often. Haven't had a bad bite here! Love the pineapple curry and pad Thai with chicken. read more

Yummy chicken pad Thai! And the people working here were super nice :) I also got a Thai iced tea, which also had a great taste. It looks like they are only doing to go orders/delivery right now. But still- My go to pad Thai place for sure! read more

Bangkok Belly - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

not too sure why this place isn't atleast 3.8 stars but pad thai is really good, it's down the street from my house and they give you a good amount for $13. very flavorful and the veggies are fresh. read more

Bangkok Belly - it was only the pad thai, but boba was from a different place - Thai Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Came on a Wednesday night. We were the only table the entire time we were there. Ordered a beef lad nar and a green curry chicken. The portions here are super small. Like the lad nar was maybe half of what I'm expecting. Maybe a third. It was really small . It was also too salty and too sweet. The broccoli had a funny taste to it... like it absorbed the odor of a smelly old fridge. The green curry lacked any real curry taste or depth. It was $25 for just these two dishes before tip. And we left hungry. read more

I cannot recommend. Pictures posted. ordered delivery. The one star is for the spring rolls which were decent. The Pad see Eiw (beef) and Pad Thai (chicken) were not good and the pad thai had a strange color. Those get zero stars. Beef did not taste like beef and the noodles didnt taste right either. I would instead order from Thai Square in Downtown des plaines. I think this used to be another restaurant as when I phoned they had all my info, but I had never ordered from them before. Waste of my hard-earned money! read more

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I purchased a GroupOn and went there on a weeknight. Between two people we ordered 4 rolls, a Sweet Potato, Crunchy, San Fran, and Mexican Maki. I am reviewing based on the two rolls I ate and ordered (Sweet Potato and Crunchy). I will say the sweet potato roll is delicious! It's a warm roll on the sweeter side. The Crunchy, I could have down without. It was pretty boring but the spicy mayo gave it a kick. My husband ordered the other rolls and he said they were good. Overall, the place is clean and the service is good. It's not the best sushi and Thai place in Des Plaines, but it's decently priced. read more

Love the food here. Wish they weren't so busy so I could get my food faster but that's always a good sign. It means a lot of people like it. My date liked it too. read more

The owners are extremely friendly, they always remember me an my daughter and our order. The food is excellent, it is always hot and the pad Thai and pad see ew are a great choice. They enforce wearing masks and provide pick up. Overall, the atmosphere and staff creates a very welcome and wonderful environment. read more

Always had a great experience here. Everyone is friendly and the quality of the food is good with decent prices

Ordered for delivery. Miso soup was nice. Portions were small. Pad Thai was dry not tasty, missing spice & nuts, pad see ew also dry , veggies over cooked. Egg roll were good. read more

Wow! Who knew we had such a gem in Des Plaines! Seriously tasty Thai food! Lovely staff too! Satay chicken and spring rolls were perfect! We had Basil Chicken which was served as a healty portion, and had lovely balance. The star, in my assessment, was the Pineapple Curry Chicken! Seriously delicious, spicy and sweet, cool and hot... yep, that's a hit! NOT the same owners as tye Norwood location, and that is fine... good food and closer to home! We will absolutely return! read more

Amazing combination rice! My coworker showed me this place and I love it. Gets me very full and taste so delicious. Fresh food !

Small family owned business, they treated me as if they didn't want me there when i first came and had a "just leave" attitude after ordering. As i became a regular they became the coolest and nicest people, the vibe here is very quiet and family oriented. Shrimp pad se ew here is unbeatable, although they can be skimpy on the amounts of shrimp I haven't tried any of the other selections off the menu but this review is solely towards shrimp pad se ew. So good read more

I tried this place for the first time after driving by it for the last 5 years and my what a surprise! Wish I would have tried sooner! I ordered tofu pad thai, appetizer platter, and cucumber salad, I really like the way the dressing was served on the side being it was takeout. How thoughtful and to keep the salad fresh and crunchy. I also was pleased with the portion size and especially the friendly welcoming people who are here that is so reminiscent of people fromThailand. I recommend this place 100% and can't wait to try other dishes especially the pineapple curry. read more

First time here. Picked up dinner. The Ginger shrimp was awesome and the combination fried rice would feed four. Will order again read more

As you drive East down Algonquin Road, you'll pass by a little run down strip mall with a sushi joint by the name of Bangkok Belly. You may then think to yourself or turn to your driving partner and say "Who would eat there?" Well, I'll tell you who would eat there...ME!!! And you should, too! This small BYOB sushi joint is open 7 days a week and good bang for your buck! All of the Thai entrees are under $9. They even offer happy hour deals. Because of the small size, I believe there is only one server (at least the times we have been there), so when you are only one of two tables it's no big deal, but if the place is filled you may need to be patient. They also have a delivery service with a $10 minimum to your order. We've had a handful of their appetizers, soups, and salads. *If a restaurant has Vietnamese Spring Rolls (A11) on their menu, I will almost always order them. The more crunchy fresh vegetables the better, and Bangkok Belly has just that. *I don't regularly order tempura's, but the Veggie Tempura (A8) had a light enough breading for me to enjoy. *I LOVE the Avocado Salad (S3). What seems to be an entire avocado lies atop lettuce. It's topped with julienned carrots and a light refreshing dressing. Get it. *I enjoyed the Shrimp Shumai (A5), but you must like garlic to enjoy! The Shumai are steamed, I believe, and then topped off with crispy chopped garlic bits. *I'm a big fan of Tom Yum (P2) soup, but I would pass on theirs. Personal opinion, but for me the broth was bland, the tofu a bit too tough, and I didn't enjoy the addition of tomatoes. I'll have to try the Tom Kha next time. We've only had a few of the entrees. *The Pad Thai (T1) we tried was more sweet, with less of the peanut taste we are use to. They do not skimp on shrimp though, having a nice size and quantity. They were slightly pan fried I believe, which were good, but I would of preferred grilled or sautéed next time. In the corner of the Pad Thai plate, they serve a thumbnail size side of sugar, pepper flakes, & peanuts for you to add at your discretion. *I thought the Drunken Noodle (T3) entree was delicious and would order it again. It was served with yummy wide fat buttery noodles. And now for the main event...Sushi! Honestly, all of the sushi rolls we have ordered here we have liked. *The Mexican Maki (J13) is filled with yellowtail, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeno. Spicy mayo is drizzled over the top...how can you go wrong? *The Spicy Scallop Roll (F9) had fat pieces of fresh scallop with cucumber and avocado. The Spicy Scallop Roll is also drizzled with spicy mayo. *The Negi Hamachi Maki (J9) had nice sized cuts of yellowtail with a little bit of scallion. *The Spicy Trio Roll (F22) has been one of our favorites so far. Aside for being pleasing to the eye, it is a spicy salmon with tempura crunch roll. The roll is topped off with tuna and white tuna, then drizzled with unagi sauce, spicy mayo, and red tobiko. *I didn't think I'd like the Tuk Tuk Roll (F24) because of the fried onions listed in the description, but they were almost like little cornflaked onions on top, rather than the shoestring onions I pictured in my head. The roll itself is white tuna, asparagus, avocado, and a wasabi mayo. It is then topped off with white tuna and the fried onions. There are plenty of more delicious options to try at Bangkok, but I think I've bored you enough. Don't let the location or negative reviews steer you away. Give Bangkok Belly a chance to fill YOUR belly. read more

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Jury is kind of out on this place for me. Had a Groupon for $25 and for one person at a place like this, that's a LOT of food. But I hadn't eaten all day, so no issues with that! Decided to order two rolls and gyozas as appetizers, then an entree. The rolls were the "roundest" rolls I have ever seen in a sushi place - I got a futomaki and a tekka maki. Very little rice and a LOT of "core ingredients" - I loved that. What concerned me though was the off color of the tekka maki - usually a bright reddish or pink color, this had a grayish tone that nearly caused me to not accept it. We'll see how I hold up tonight! Didn't detect any odor, so I "rolled" with it (pun intended)! The gyozas were OK - kind of non-descript. I ordered the chicken pad thai for my entree. I agree with Linda as to the color - it was a bright orange - I've only seen pad thai that color once before. Taste-wise, it was OK though, I've had better and worse. They brought it out on a plate and next to it were 3 items - one was clearly some dried hot pepper, another looked like very finely ground peanuts (couldn't taste much of it to speak of) and a third mini-pile of a white salt like looking substance that I never asked about and the server never described. I asked for a to-go menu or business card and they had neither. This is a small place with maybe 8 tables - more to-go than sit down; all the tables were 2 or 4 tops. I might return to check out the Chinese items or see if the tekka maki color was a one-off situation. read more

Bad bad bad.. And bad! Sushi: The worst sushi I've ever had. We tried 4 different rolls, they were not fresh and were rolled poorly. Stir fry: Stale, flavorless and over cooked. It's tuff to make a dish taste this bad. Price: Wayyy overpriced for the quality. Service: Poor. We paid $60 for this meal and regret every penny spent. I would advise against repeating our costly mistake! read more

My wife and I were a bit skeptical when first checking out this place due to some of the poor reviews but were pleasantly surprised by the quality of our experience. The food was good and the restaurant was a comfortable place to eat. This is a nice mom and pop place with pleasant atmosphere and quality food. We came with a group of friends and everyone seemed to enjoy it. The owners were especially eager to serve us and make sure we had everything we needed. We tried the green curry, pad thai, and pad see ew. All of them were good and up to the standard we expect from a quality Thai restaurant. read more

This place recently opened under new management. I have been there a few times since they reopened and have been very impressed. The new owner and employees take time to come out and check to make sure your meal is satisfactory. They make their meals with as much or little heat as you like. It's a very clean place with about seating for 25. They have a nice menu with lunch specials that come with soup and spring rolls. The price is less than $8. read more

Pretty decent food. The family is very nice. Delivery is prompt. We've had the pad thai which is good and the orange chicken my daughters enjoy. Havel also have the crab rangoon and mini egg rolls and those are also good. A nice restaurant when I don't feel like going into the city. read more

If you're looking for authentic Thai food without going to the city, this is the spot. The location is under new management, the sweetest husband and wife team you could meet and their food is comparable to highly-rated restaurants I visited while in Thailand. I moved to the area back in October 2014 and this was the closest Thai place. Against the judgement of Yelp's rating, I decided to order because, while starving, I was craving Thai food. I placed my order and stressed numerous times to make it as spicy as possible, because I'm that addicted to hot food. To my surprise, they delivered on the spice AND the quality/taste surpassed the Yelp reviews, by far. They definitely stack up and since then, I average 2-3 orders/month and I only have to ask once to make it spicy. Tip: If you're a fan of spicy food beyond adding just a touch of chili sauce, be sure to stress over and over and over. I assume because plenty of people say "I can handle spicy food" when they actually can't....and they're erring on the side of caution versus bad reviews for making something too hot. read more

Wonderful Thai food! Came about 30 minutes before close for some takeout and food only took 10 minutes. Very minimal decor inside and very weird that owners (husband and wife owned) young son was set up playing video game on his computer in the dining room. Table, computer chair, full gaming set up...in the dining room. The dining room only had less than 10 tables so small layout. Again, main point is that the food was great! For Pad Thai and Pad See Ew and some Tom Tom soup. read more

Don't eat here if you want to live! I have been in this Resturant twice and have witness the following: Jeff (sushi chef/manager), put on plastic gloves to make sushi, but then with those same gloves on, handled cooked food from the kitchen for both takeout and dine-in. I've seen him go from the making sushi, to answering the phone, to waiting tables, to picking up dirty dishes, then back to making sushi and not once washing or cleaning his hands. He has sneeze into is hand and continued making sushi. The waitress (on Saturdays) has a great butt, you can witness it for yourself because she wheres short shorts and drop her pen a lot. If Des Plaines had a health inspector this Resturant alone would cover the Cities financial deficit. Now for the Food, my first order was Spicy Basil Chicken and my wife ordered Cashew Chicken. My order came out 15 minutes ahead of hers and did not include ground chicken is was just sliced meat. Very little basil and absolutely no spice. When hers finally arrived it looked and tasted the same as mine but with cashews. My second (& last) order was takeout, 1 order chicken Satay and 1 Vietnamese Spring roll. This order took 30 minutes to make. The chicken satay was about the size of a Pringles Potato chip both in size and thickness. There were 5 of these chicken chips laying on lettuce with 8 small pieces of cucumber next to them. The peanut sauce was clearly out of a jar and not made fresh. The Vietnamese spring roll consisted of a 1/2 shrimp (correct) a wad of lettuce (not correct) and a bunch of chopped up bean spouts very loosely rolled up. As soon as I picked it up out fell the chopped sprouts. After the first bit out fell the rest of the spout pieces and I was left with lettuce/shrimp in an oversized flapping wrapper. read more

I was shocked when i found out that my left over fried rice was not in a box or in a plastic container. Seriously, in an aluminum foil???? read more

Bangkok Belly - Thai Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois