This place was absolutely wonderful. Had a taste for something new and different for lunch and…read morecouldn't be happier to have landed here at NaKorn. We tried a couple of the seasonal appetizers that I unfortunately don't remember the name of, but both were fantastic (see photos). For our mains, we had the sen yai noodles with Thai meat sauce and the minced beef basil... just outstanding. We are looking forward to coming back for dinner sometime so we can try the cocktails, as well! Ambiance and service were 10/10. You will not be disappointed here!

Delicious, fresh Thai food! We get takeout, but the dining room is nicely decorated and perfect…read morefor a comfortable meal without loud music, so you can actually have a conversation. Lots of vegetarian choices, and something for everyone- even the picky 5 year old.

Had lunch there today, first time dining there. Food was excellent and portions were generous! we…read moresat at a table on the rooftop deck as the weather was good. Overall we were pleasantly surprised and we will be back!

Well now I have two Thai favs in Evanston but when luckier that each one has its own…read morepersonality....and a nice rooftop Felt like a nice light dinner so I decided to walk over to Yasotorn and was not disappointed at all!! Got my go to Thai order of chicken Pad See Eiw and gave a their summer rolls a try. 10/10 all the way. Appreciated that despite that the Pad See Eiw was bursting with flavor I did nit feel overwhelmed by sauce. I've had my share of Pad See Eiw but this one definitely did stand out. Flavors tasted all natural. Their summer rolls were so light and refreshing accompanied with their house made peanut sauce which had such an authentic natural taste to it. Loved everything g about this meal to the atmosphere to the service. Glad it's heavy. If you're looking for fantastic traditional Thai in downtown Evanston go to Yasotorn.

Beautiful Evanston restaurant with fun vibe. There is indoor and outdoor seating depending on the…read moreweather. Although we started to sit outside, servers were super accommodating when we asked to move inside. We opted for a few simple rolls which we elegantly plated! Also, had to try the salmon teriyaki skewer which was AMAZING!!! Fresh sushi and other options... we will be back!

Based on the reviews, we decided to try Shinsen for the first time and order takeout. We ordered 8…read moreitems totaling over $130 with tip. The food was absolutely awful. The shallot rice with vegetables had no vegetables at all and tasted as if it was premade and warmed up again in the microwave. The shallot rice with beef was the same and contained tiny bits of burned beef. The sushi was not fresh and the crispy spring rolls were akin to dog treat sticks. The food is expensive and some of the worse food I've ever had. While I appreciate the business owners detailed response, there are contradictions. When ordering the shallot fried rice from the restaurants website on July 2, vegetables were included as an option. Today vegetables have been replaced with herbs. Nevertheless we chose the available vegetable option therefore vegetables were requested. The restaurant received our vegetables request as indicated on the pictured receipt and packaging. We received herbs and rice but no vegetables. We did not order through a third party delivery service. We placed the order through the restaurant website and I arrived early to pick up the food. I hope that the owner is able to receive my feedback constructively and take accountability for the issues my family encountered with the restaurant.

We visited a couple of times, both dine-in. It's located in a strip mall with some parking, so…read morethat's convenient. There a several tables inside, which filled up quick. But we also noticed their strong take-out game. The menu is broad and expansive. The service was super helpful. I noticed (at another table) they were asking what the difference between the types of noodles were and the chef, rather than try to explain it, went to the kitchen and brought out both types of noodles to show them and allow them to compare! The food came out quick and the flavors were great. We asked for mild for most dishes and the flavors came through nice. The seafood in the kao pad (fried rice) was large and generous. The textures were a little iffy. The salmon in the curry seemed to be cooked a bit hard and the beef in the crying tiger appetizer felt like it could be charred harder. The pad thai, while tasty, seemed more mushed than not. Still, great flavors all around.

I have never in my life had such bad pad thai before. This honestly looks like hashbrowns and the…read morenoodles are cut so short. The color is completely lost and it gave me a stomach ache. It was 95% noodles and I threw the rest of it away. There is also barely any protein in this bowl. I'm sure other dishes are fine, but I'm really let down. In my honest opinion, you can't mess up pad thai so this was a let down.

The decorations in this wonderful restaurant make it worth a visit by themselves. Then there's…read moredelicious Thai and Asian infused delicacies in a most eclectic and friendly ambiance. With great service too! Came here during a trip to Evanston and with no evening function on the schedule, a group of us came over to enjoy Asian food. We started with delicious Satay with a tasty peanut sauce and cucumber salad, followed by Shrimp rolls and Chicken gyoza - all delicious Then I had a Spicy Pad Khee Mao which was impressive. A most wonderful evening in Evanston with new friends.

I truly wanted to love this adorable Thai restaurant especially because of how conveniently close…read moreit is to where I currently work however the bad vibes from the owner is a turn off. The first time I visited I didn't realize they close at 8:30 pm so I arrived at 8ish and the server/owner snapped at me that they will be closing their doors by 8:30 pm so I hurriedly ordered a delicious chicken satay appetizer with peanut sauce presented beautifully in a tiny goblet and a crispy curry puff which was extremely good too. I loved the thai iced tea even though it was served in a small glass with lots of ice. The reason I am leaving a two is because the owner made me feel like I was not welcomed and an inconvenience because I arrived half an hour before closing. It was hard for me to savor the food based on the fact that the owner who is also a server to cut costs made it clear she needed me to leave when they start the closing process so I rushed through my first ever dining experience there. Today was my second and admittedly will be my last. The owner gave me the same icy indifferent attitude as if I wasn't genuinely welcomed. The first time I dined there I had a feeling she was the owner so I didn't tip and this time the owner lied to me when I mentioned I knew she was the owner when she practically DEMANDED a tip after my disappointing dining experience. She said she works there as s server and doesn't have a clue who the owner was completely lying to me so I would be quilted into leaving her a tip. First of all I arrived here at 1:30 and she coldly stated they close at 2pm no exception. There was no separate lunch menu and she let me decide what I wanted and didn't even take my order till 1:40pm I chose the crazy noodles with beef and you either get a tiny portion of cucumber salad or an egg roll appetizer. When my food arrived there were no chopsticks just forks and the plate was very decorative but the portions were extremely small. The egg rolls were good but each eaggroll was the size of your pinky finger and you get 3 tiny pieces. I ate quickly and when I got up to pay she asked me how id like to tip. I knew she was the owner so I felt it was HIGHLY inappropriate to hustle a guest for tips especially if you own your own restaurant and you're serving to cut costs by not hiring a server to work for you. Again I thought it was a tacky move on her part to insist on a tip and then lie to me and say she doesn't know who the owner is in real life. I don't like the owner's lack of business ethics so I will not be returning here especially because the lunch deal is extremely overpriced and doesn't include a side of salad or rice or beverage. She never once smiled at me nor made me feel like a welcomed guest so I don't feel like returning to support a business that treats their customers with such disdain and genuine unkindness. Also let me Reiterate even if the food is good my meal was soured by the negativity from the owner who works here as a server too to cut costs. My meal was $18 ish dollars not much of a deal when you realize the plate portions are small and the appetizer is miniscule too. What spoiled it for me was her lack of kindness and no chopsticks. Just not the vibes I'm seeking. I don't like the fact that the owner lied to me about not being the owner so very sketchy!

Disclaimer: I'm a New Yorker who's moved to Chicagoland so maybe I'm a bit snooty but the regular…read moreYelpers in the Midwest should always be viewed with a star and a 1/2 less than what is expected normally. Bold move, not adding hoisin, sriracha and a lime wedge...fail Maybe I've been spoiled by other Viet deliveries but I prefer my toppings to be in a separate container so I can pick and choose what to add. I can't believe we live in a time where a pho is over $20! Nothing spectacular; tasted like any other place but missing the sauces and lime.

Got some pho from this Wilmette cafe. It happens to be a cozy place and was perfect for getting it…read more Ni's Kitchen is one of the overlooked places in this overlooked suburb. A lot of the classics to get. They also have a few vegetarian choices so there's plenty for all tastes. Came at lunch and it wasn't that busy. It's usually a bad sign. Thankfully it wasn't. A lot of the familiar things on the menu. There's of course the banh mi and pho. It's about $13 for the Veggie Pho Chay. This has bamboo and mushrooms. Has a few things to add on. There's basil leaves, bean sprouts, and jalapeños to give it spiciness. Has a great variety of Vietnamese classics. It's closed Tuesdays. There's a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

This place is a hidden gem for lunch. They have some great lunch specials…read more Service is great and they don't seem to get too busy.

Ordered a lad na dish but it came with deep- fried thick rice noodles. I was fully expecting soft…read morenoodles. First, the noodles were so oily and obviously been sitting out for hours and not fresh at all. They were so hard I could not even bite on them. The sauce was so salty I cannot even finish. I only ate the meat as I don't want to waste the meat. I can't believe the quality of food in this place is so bad!! Will not return!!!

Food = Yummy It's always good…read more Delivery = Usually sooner than expected Service = They remember to add the extra soy sauce, when I ask for it

Came back here with the old guys. I know I wasn't fond of the place. I tried the panning curry…read moreand it changed my view a bit. The portion size is generous. comes with a bowl of rice. Plenty for 2 meals. fresh broccoli and chicken. The place is family owned which I like. The menu is huge. I've learned you have to know what to order.

I hadn't been here in probably two years, basically since they moved to the corner location. From…read moremy previous visits, I remembered a huge menu but pretty mediocre, meh food. However, my most recent visit actually changed my impression! My friend suggested Joy Yee for dinner, or honestly I probably wouldn't have thought to come here. She ordered a chicken noodle dish, while I got the eel and shrimp fried rice. The eel fried rice was actually the one good dish I remembered from my previous visits, so I decided to play it safe. We also ordered the fried squid tentacles to share, and those were surprisingly delicious! They were fried until crispy while the squid itself stayed tender, with a really nice scallion and garlic aroma. Definitely the highlight of the meal. My eel and shrimp fried rice was also good. Nothing mind-blowing, but the texture was nicely balanced. The rice had a little moisture to it without becoming soggy, and each grain still stayed nicely separated. I did remember the eel pieces were larger in the past though... My friend liked her noodle dish too. I also used to come here for their avocado smoothie, which comes in an unbelievably jumbo size. It's good and I still recommend it. Service was alright, nothing spectacular but nothing to complain about either. The environment is also much better than their old location just a few steps away. The large windows bring in a lot of natural light and make the whole space feel nicer. This visit was definitely better than I remembered. Glad my friend convinced me to give it another try!

Came to Joy Yee - Evanston on a Friday night with a group of 5. We came for an early dinner and…read morewere seated right away. We ordered the lemongrass chicken wings, lemongrass pork chops with garlic noodles, Chinese broccoli in garlic sauce, Japanese tofu with two mushrooms, and beef cubes with eel in tomato sauce over rice. Honestly, there wasn't a bad dish! Everything was really good, and we all enjoyed the food. I'd definitely come back. Service was also wonderful and prompt. There is an 18% service charge for tables with 4+ people, but I'm totally fine with that because the service was top-notch. One last thing -- don't forget to check out the fruit drinks on your way out. You can easily order them on the kiosk.

The food was very delicious but to me I think the portions on this Lunch Special was a little too…read moresmall. I would've liked to have more of that Pad SEE EW. It was really good! Oh and the Pork Egg roll was good too... Apart from it being slightly burnt. But overall, I had a good time. The service was great and it wasn't too busy when I went there. The ambiance of the place was very nice.

Solid. We have tried various dishes a few times via delivery and takeout. The best has been mixed…read morevegetables with tofu, teriyaki chicken, and shrimp in a blanket. Spring rolls, pad see ew, and pad woonsen are good, but the pad thai was dry and lacked flavor.