A fantastic experience from beginning to end. The owner took the time to greet us and explain her vision for the restaurant. The food was superb and I saw her vision come to life with each dish - the shrimp appetizer and fish entree were my favorite items - Highly recommend! We had the tasting menu, be sure to bring wine (no corkage fee). Come hungry and enjoy! read more

Absolutely the worst service I've had in Chicago. We sat 45 minutes without being waited on. The couple next to us experienced the same thing. They got up and left the restaurant, we followed five minutes later. read more

Went last night after a glowing recommendation from friends. It was easy to get a last minute reservation. Space is lovely. The issue was extraordinarily slow service. We sat for a good 15 mins before a server arrived. It's not a big space so they saw us there. We ordered the chicken tapioca chicken dumplings, mushroom soup, and tofu and chicken curry. We arrived at 7:15 and left at 8:40. In that time, almost 1.5 hours, we got the appetizer and soup. The entree never arrived after 40 mins of waiting so we left and they apologized for the delay and gave us the two items we had for free. The dumplings were ok. Tasty but a bit too sweet. They also gave us a leaf with coconut, peanuts, lime, chili that we wrapped the leaf around. I really liked the mix of flavor but it was still a bit too sweet. The mushroom soup was amazing! Delicious, balanced, rich, spicy. I would do take out just for that soup. I think Thai food is all about balance of flavors. To me that means no one flavor should dominate. Their flavor profile was nice but still too sweet which I find with every Thai restaurant I've visited in Chicago. The tables were not all filled. Another table next to us also got up and walked out. Seems like they might have waited 30+ mins and no one took their order. Not experienced in running a restaurant but when multiple tables walk out and you have empty tables and no line, you cannot justify your slow service on being too busy. Just a thought. Also, our soup was delivered to a different table. The customers said they didn't order it but the server left it there anyway. I knew it was ours. Five mins later someone came back and brought the soup to our table. That felt not so good. They should have returned it to the kitchen and then brought out. Overall, food seemed promising... Fresh, flavorful, a little sweet. Staff friendly. Space nice. Service is painfully slow. I don't think I can convince my boyfriend to try again. If you happen to get timely service you'll probably have a nice meal. read more

I typically don't write reviews but after my meal at Herb, this is the least I can do to say thank you. If you love Thai food in Chicago, this place takes it to the next level. It's a hidden gem in Edgewater and I highly recommend. The owner Patty and her staff are very accommodating. I typically don't order dessert but I'm glad I did. I ordered the chef's whim on the menu and I wish it never ended. Thank you Herb for an amazing experience. read more

I can't say enough about this place. It's small but not uncomfortable. It's inviting and has all the things you'd expect from a place that offers stellar service and incredible food.... the food is something unique and different... not your typical Thai restaurant. We experienced wonderful and personable service and LOVED the tasting menu... it's BYOB so you can bring your own favorite wine/ beer... you'll love it. read more

Fantastic. There's good Thai food everywhere in this amazing city but nothing like this. Go here. Now. And Patty is lovely.

This isn't your run of the mill Thai food. It's something truly great. The food is carefully thought out and so full of flavor, colors, and textures. One of the best Thai meals I've had outside of Thailand. The price point is much lower than it ought to be for the quality of the food and atmosphere. Don't miss this restaurant. read more

Second time at Herb. This is an excellent restaurant. What a hidden gem. One of my favorites in Chicago!!! That's saying a lot!

The chef Patty really cares about food and her customers. My wife and I are both vegetarians and she prepared a special off-menu dish to suit our needs. We saw Patty come out and talk to all the guests. The combination of flavors in the food were quite unique, even for someone like me who has eaten a lot of Thai food. Highly recommend going there once, and you'll want to go back again. read more

Totally satisfied. Both my wife and I felt it's the best Thai food outside of Bangkok. They started with a lovely amuse bouch. Followed by prawn appetizers. My seafood soup left the mouth tingly. I had the salmon and she had the shrimp. The chef cam out to greet us and warmly hugged several returning customers. Five stars. read more

My favorite restaurant. Always an interesting menu prepared by Patty, a chef who cares about her food and her patrons as much as anyone in the business. She is a gem! read more

Herb just gets better and better! Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Chicago and Patty makes you feel like you are part of her family. The food is so unique and delicious. Definitely a "gem" but I would say more of a diamond! read more

First, relaxing ambience, calm, no hurry. Jason our server, explained everything, paced our meal perfectly. Amuse bouche, what a lovely touch. Betel leaves with toasted coconut,, lime, a nut, palm sugar bird chile, ginger. Tasty. We had the 3 course dinner. I had wing bean with scallop. Delish, as was the mushroom soup. Had the cod in Curry sauce with crunchy veg and rice noodles. Very satisfying. My husband had the blue shrimp and prawn soup. Both spicy but did not overwhelm. He had the duck breast which was great, also spicy. Jason brought us a complimentary dessert sampler tapioca, dragon fruit and lychee. Perfect complement. Must visit! read more

Great experience. Standouts were the tasteful decor, amazing soup, wide variety of well thought-out flavor combinations, and effective presentation. read more

Outstanding food at a reasonable price. Try the betel leaf appetizer, lamb curry, and pork belly entree. Bring a bottle of wine and allow a couple of hours to soak it all in. read more

Delicious meal. Creative use of ingredients. Almost consider it Franco-Thai fusion. I chose the 3-dish fixed price option and it was perfect. The Winged Bean starter was tasty. The mushroom soup is exceptional. The steak dish good but overpowered by spice. I don't like it when my lips burn from spice, so that took away from this dish. There are 4 seasonal menus each with an eclectic mix of delights. This restaurant deserves to succeed. The noise level was quiet-to-moderate, but I suspect it could get loud when full. Four tables with 10 patrons when I ate. Service was good, staff polite, and chef visited each table. I should mention the pre-meal wrap is mouthwatering. What a treat. read more

My favorite Thai restaurant. (Note: I've spent time in Thailand & have taken cooking lessons there. Herb's food is as close as it gets in Chicago!). Dishes are prepared lovingly. Everything I've had is absolutely delicious & we've been going to Herb since it's 4th month of opening. Have never been disappointed although there have been times when service is slow. It's prix fixe menus are great value. Love that it's BYOB, too. read more

Fun, affordable (for quality and service) and innovative take on Thai food! It's BYO, 6 courses for $55, or 3 for $35. I went with my girlfriend and we ordered one 6 course and one 3 course, so we were able to try 9 different dishes. Everything tasted amazing, especially the soups. The attention to detail in terms of flavor profiles and plate set ups were very impressive. Only thing to watch for is the scallops were very spicy but tasted so good I suffered through it. Staff was great, the chef even came out to hi to all the tables. This place is pretty new so I really hope they make, hard to find Michelin quality tasting menus for two and spend less than $100. read more

Really excellent food. Great vibes, friendly and attentive staff. The curry is amazing

The food is excellent in taste but the overall experience leaves a lot to be desired. We dined there a few weekends ago on a fairly quiet Saturday night. My husband ordered soup and then we each ordered an entree. We had a similar experience to another reviewer -- it took forever to get our meals. I was absolutely famished by the time it arrived, and when it did, I just kept thinking "this is it?" I ordered the vegetarian entree, and while it was delicious, it was maybe 250 calories... for $21. My husband had a fish entree and was equally hungry afterward. We went home and had ice cream sandwiches because we were so unfulfilled. It seems the only way to really dine here and get a meal's worth of calories is to do the 3 or 6 course menu. As a vegetarian, though, I'm not sure there are actually enough options to make that work. Maybe I'll consider going back now that I know what to expect, but we're still feeling burned by this experience. read more

Unprofessional staff! Wasted an evening coming here but glad we didn't stay. Did not have fall menu and advertise their "seasonal" menu. They abuse your phone number as well so don't trust them. read more

This place is truly fantastic. They have a few kinks for work out (slow service when busy), but the food is amazing and the owner spent time greeting each table, in an effort to make sure individuals are satisfied. The food is much different than most American Thai experiences, which is what makes it so wonderful. I absolutely recommend this to anyone that is interested in a great dining experience (just don't go if you're in a hurry). read more

Everything was delicious. The only reason I'm giving it a 4/5 because it took the waiter about 10 min to take our order and also because the scallops were cold upon arrival. Two things that could be fixed would make this a 5/5. read more

I loved dining at Herb. When we walked in, it was bustling and we were seated immediately. Truth be told, we waited a decent amount of time once we were sat and before getting waters/glasses/a greeting from our waiter. However, that was the only bump in the road and the excellent service that was given to us after more than made up for it. Our waiter was super enthusiastic and gave off a happy vibe that left us smiling everytime we spoke with him. My husband and I both did the 3 course prix fixe. Everything from the amuse to the desert was delicious and beautifully served. The Banana Blossom Soup and Thai sausage were two standout dishes that I would eat again and again. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

The food was interesting and precisely prepared and presented. The chef came out and was really gracious and friendly. Our server was very helpful and nice too. There was slight confusion with what we had ordered (our one entree never came out), and the pricing did not make much sense if you do not choose the prix fixe menu. Also, the service was a little slow. With those kinks aside though, I would give this place five stars. Some of the best Thai food I've ever had. read more

If I could give a 7 star I would. Before going into the superlatives - I want to make a plea to people who feel passionate about restaurants - give this place a try. They are quite worth it. I haven't had such flavorful Thai food in Chicago. I would go so far as to say it is the best Thai I have had. They compare to the standards of Takashi / Senza (if anyone remembers - both Michelin starred and yet both closed last year). Good restaurants go out of business all the time - not because the food is bad - but because the economics don't support the establishment. Higher prices come from better ingredients and/or simply better food. The number of people who would pay happily twice the amount in downtown for less than satisfactory food sadly don't take the time to visit these smaller establishments - and that is a shame. I went tonight - Friday night - and the restaurant was empty almost. It should be brimming with people. Service - it was prompt. I am sure yelp reviews have helped them improve upon the service. Food - we had the following - - chicken walnut dumplings - morsels wrapped in a thin slice of zucchini - slightly sweet and chewy on the outsie - very well prepared. - beef appetizer - small pockets of chilli beef - damn it was good. lemongrass flavored with strong hints of thai chilli. - the turmeric soup - heavenly - coconut galangal lemongrass - light yellow creamy broth with mushrooms. - salmon - it was ok - not the best of the lot - i can skip it. - chicken in curry - squash, peppers and chicken in mild coconut yellow curry with hints of thai chilli and then came the real fire - the mango sticky rice dessert - a slab of mildly savory sticky rice surrounded by thinly sliced mango topped with shredded mango and sesame...it was pure bliss. they are already on the michelin bib gourmand list - i would be so pleased to see them move to the michelin star status...it is that good. Give them a try. We need these restaurants to survive. read more

This is a late review (as usual) but my Fiance and I came here for Valentine's day with reservations. We didn't end up getting seated until an hour and half or so after. They were very busy. When we got seated, there was a pre fixe menu which looked delicious. But it took a very long time for us to receive our food. There were also a couple of dishes missing. Although the wait was really frustrating, the food was delicious. Everything was made fresh. The owner was very apologetic and provided us with a certificate to go back (it had an expiration date but the owner made it clear that wouldn't be an issue.) I understood this is a new place and they probably never experienced a night as busy as VDay. You can also tell the staff was working hard and running around trying to get to everybody. We spoke to the owner and she admitted she never experienced the restaurant being that busy and overbooked. But I will still be going back for the yummy food. read more

I have never run home to write a review, but this restaurant warrants it. This is by far the best Thai restaurant in the US I have ever eaten at in my life. It deserves the michelin mention. The flavors, textures, aromas, and visual presentation made eating here a full sensory experience. Get the course dinner for the extras -- the amuse bouche, the dumplings - all are fabulous. It is a seasonal menu, so not sure if it's useful to recount what I ate. I don't think it matters. Just go. The service was lovely as well. When in Chicago next, I will return. read more

A wonderful addition to the neighborhood! One of the best meals I've had in Chicago in quite some time. The food here is amazing. Everything we had ate was scrumptious. The staff was friendly and helpful. The interior is nicely appointed. I highly recommend this spot to all. The 3 course meal offers plenty of options and the amount of food among the 3 courses will satisfy. read more

What a grear journey of real Thai food, in a prefix format. A definite must try if you want to step outside of the Americanized version. The owner chef was wonderful, came out and spoke to all of us and made the experience all the better. read more

Good Thai fare, good service and nice atmosphere. The place has everything except reasonable prices. They're going for the high end space but its really just good solid spot. read more

I stumbled on Herb on Valentine's Day of all days. We weren't even thinking about the date when we walked in. They asked if we had a reservation which we did not. The host was still accommodating and we had to wait a little bit be we got a table. The night we went they had a prefix 5 course meal. For our first time this was great because we got to experience a lot of the chefs specialties. read more

Simply amazing. Incredible food and service. A true dining experience. They explain every course and the focus is on the combination of the flavors which are incredibly complementary. The owner took personal interest to ensure we had an excellent meal. We will absolutely be back!! read more

FANTASTIC meal. My husband and I had the 7 course meal and it blew our minds! Each dish was unique, beautiful and absolutely delicious. The chef adds a delicate touch to each plate through serving style, plate presentation and flavor. She is also incredibly friendly. We found the pricing for the very high quality food to be very reasonable! We will definitely return for the spring menu! The lotus root soup is to die for!! The decor is simple, modern and romantic. Highly recommended for dates and small gatherings. read more

Amazing food and great experience. Went with a friend to celebrate our birthdays. Not a big place or big menu but wonderful food. Lots of coconut, spicy and herb flavors. Try everything! Parking stinks so keep that in mind. We were there 2 hours and although the portions were small they were flavorful and we left full. BYOB. read more

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Wow! What a pleasant surprise. Great food and a great presentation for a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Herb was phenomenal! My wife and I had a wonderful dinner and overall fine Chicago dining experience. Patty was a pleasure and made the experience even more special. This establishment is highly recommended. 6 stars, Herb takes the fine dining experience to the next level. read more

We were the only guests when we came to the restaurant. We tried the tasting menu and love every course although the salad is super spicy. Every course has its unique flavor. And the soup is really great. I am going to visit the place again read more

Our Thai friend recommended this place. By far the best Thai food in Chicago. All the curries are delicious! Very friendly service.

Came here for my anniversary. I am a sucker for Thai food and this seemed to be more of an upscale spin on the usual entrees. Patty was a wonderful host- Every course was described in detail to us and thoughtfully plated. Food was fantastic and very flavorful. The photos listed here are how the food actually looks! I would mention that it was fairly empty so there was not much of an atmosphere, however we were there very late on a weeknight. I am sure this place will catch on fast! We will certainly be back. read more