Came here on a whim after being somewhat "nearby" at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Based off another review, saw someone say it was BYOB (which is still is btw as of July 2026), and brought a 4 pack of seltzers. Place is a bit bare.. so don't come for the aesthetics, however the service was good and the food was great! Ordered a combo which gets you an app and an entree per their list. We got a Crab Rangoon as the appetizer and a Pad See Ew with beef. We also got a Tiger Cry Steak (medium rare) and it was delicious (especially with the sauce they provided). Lastly, we got a mango sticky rice and it was decent! Overall, considering we had drinks that we brought plus the food we ordered, we found this place to be a great date night or spot to grab food and drink with friends on somewhat of a budget. The total was $40 without tip! Pretty amazing considering it filled us up. Would definitely come back! read more

Great local neighborhood Thai spot. The food is reasonably priced and good portion size. I got the pad kee mao and it came with a lot of protein and veggies. The noodles were cooked well. read more

Walked inside of this place smelled the aroma then walked right out... Place needs a health inspection.

A solid, serviceable Thai option. We got four different dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Pad Thai, Khao Soi and Papaya Salad. All were representative of what those dishes should be, but didn't pop or excel in any dimension. I personally wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but if you're in the area and want a particular dish this will scratch that itch. read more

Finally got to try this place! There is plenty of seating inside and it was towards the end of dinner time so we got our food very quickly. The Crab Rangoons and chicken potstickers were so delicious. Very large portion sizes of the entrees with so many options and dinner specials. Definitely a reliable Thai restaurant to have in the area! read more

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Everything we try from here is amazing! So flavorful and high quality. The green curry rice and Khoi soy are my favorites.

Excited to try a new Thai spot in the city! I hit this for pick up and it was pretty quick! I got the pad Thai and crab rangoons. The crab rangoons were good, nothing special, on the smaller side. The pad Thai was eh. Probabaly wouldn't come here again. Kind of bland. Overall pretty average. Good if you want something quick read more

Hom Mali - *COMBO PAD THAI Crab Rangoon - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very good food which came out very quickly. The portions and combo were a great value, you get a lot of food for how much you're paying. We went on a Saturday evening and got seated immediately - location is great if you're trying to get dinner by Second City! read more

Hom Mali - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty solid Thai food in Old Town. It's off of North Ave so there is some street parking. The interior is a little unadorned with several tables. We came on the weekend for lunch and were the only people dining in. We ordered the Pad Kara Pow and Chor Muang. Each was flavorful and the egg was cooked perfectly. read more

Hom Mali - Pad Kra Pow (Basil) - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I do recommend it because it is nice. My child loves the cool sticky rice. Good service with a quiet and relaxing ambiance. The food tastes delicious . We love their food read more

Hom Mali - Rama noodles - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can't speak to the service or ambiance because we ordered takeout. We got the classic pad thai, chor muang (purple dumplings), and thai fried rice. I really liked the thai fried rice. It wasn't too dry and had good flavor. The chicken wasn't too dry either. My boyfriend said the beef pad thai was really good. As for the chor muang, it wasn't my favorite. It was more sweet and bitter than I expected. The dough was soft and a good texture. The texture of the inside was also not what I was expecting. Maybe I didn't know what to expect, but I was intrigued by the purple color. But I am not going to take away any stars because I know I have unique food preferences. read more

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Finally Thai delivery that is solid! It has been oddly hard to find my go to Thai take out spot to order delivery in the city, the ones I liked have had a downgrade in quality and taste. I hope to give 5 stars once I order a few more times but for now, Kra pow fried rice was delicious and as long as you're good with spicy is very fresh and well cooked and not too greasy. Pad kee mao was very good balanced and could have maybe been slightly saucier for my preference but still very good. Papaya salad - fresh well dressed nice amount of peanuts etc. Overall all portion sized very good. Perfect protein to carb ratio. Packed nicely and on time arrival. read more

I picked up Hom Mali for takeout on a Saturday night. The inside was pretty small, but still enough tables to eat inside if you didn't want to take it home. Our food was ready very quick, it didn't take long at all. Our food was very average, I don't think I will ever go back. The purple dumplings barely had any filling in them and tasted more soggy and doughy than other dumplings I've had before - it seemed like they had been ready for hours and were just sitting for a long time. The pad thai was meh, something seemed off about the sauce. The crab rangoon and fried rice were the best tasting things we got, but nothing super notable or that I can't get anywhere else. read more

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Ordered in for the first time and was impressed by everything. The flavors were great, and the Chor Muang (Purple Dumpings) was what drew me in. It's a chewy outer skin, not quite mochi, but it was unique! I'll be sure to order again and try other dishes. read more

Hom Mali - Rama Noodles, Pad Kee Mao, Chor Muang (Purple Dumpings), Hommali Sampler - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Another solid "pick up/to go" order from Home Mali! Order was ready at the time stated when I ordered. Everything was hot and tasty when I returned home and ate. Pad Woon Sen with chicken was very flavorful (though no veggies which would be nicer but not part of the recipe.) noodles were thicky and chewy. My friends green curry had a zesty spice and my other friend enjoyed her chicken pad Thai. The shrimp shu mai are always a fave here too. Thanks for another good experience. read more

lowkey spot not too far from lincoln park. only customer in the restaurant for lunch ~1 PM. was prompted seated. vibe is casual, clean interior. tom kha soup 6.5/10: good flavor, a kick of spice, good coconut milk and lemongrass flavor, decent amount of chicken. only thing was mushrooms were undercooked, though it definitely was fresh. pad kee mao: 7/10. large portions, good amount of veggies + beef. could've used a tad more sauce but otherwise solid noodles. read more

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They tend to mix up orders and are not my favorite for Thai. Especially for Chicago. We tried a few times (good location) but avoiding for another 6 months before I try again read more

Ordered delivery directly from the restaurant. Prices were on the lower side compared to other Thai places nearby. Ordered the beef pad see ew and chicken khao soy. The khao soy was pretty good but I found the pad see ew salty, almost burnt, and not too fresh tasting. Delivery was timely and smooth. But probably wouldn't order again. read more

The lunch special prices are great. For $10 plus tax you can get a drink, a spring roll, and a decent sized lunch meal. But the food qualities hit or miss. I often get the pad thai and sometimes it's really good while other times it is way too sweet. I guess it depends on the chef you get. read more

The food is delicious and priced very well for everything you get. I cannot comment on service or ambiance as this was a DoorDash. Lots of protein included as well and the sauces are amazing. read more

Hom Mali - *COMBO PAD SEE-IEW Crab Rangoon Edamame Pad See-iew - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Decided to check out this hole in the wall in old town and blown away! We got the drunken noodles with tofu and the khao soi tofu and both were excellent! The spice level and flavor were just right and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I do wish the khao soi had a little more curry but otherwise it was perfect. We have been struggling to find good Thai food in Chicago and I'm so glad we stumbled upon this place! Would definitely come back! read more

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Hom Mali provides incredibly fresh Farm-to-Table Thai food. I got the purple dumplings (Chor Muang), which were the star of the show. The chewy texture of the dumpling was unlike any other. Combining that with their house sauce (which was like a hoisin/soy sauce with a little kick) made this dish something special. The Farm-to-Tableness of the restaurant came out during the stir-fry with all the veggies being vibrant and nicely cooked. Next time, I may try another dish than the Pad Woon Sen. The flavor wasn't too out there but, again, the freshness was something to talk about. The inside decor fit the whole vibe the restaurant was tying to provide. Everything was clean, put together, and peaceful. The waitress was also incredible! My friend has a peanut, tree nut, and shellfish allergy (my bad for suggesting Thai food!). Our waitress triple checked everything and made sure everything was safe to eat. The purple dumplings weren't nut free, but hey - I wasn't complaining while I was eating them all. They ended up charging us $1 per dish for being gluten-free? I'm assuming that had to do with being extra safe because of the allergy? Not too sure. Overall, very pleasant experience! I'm excited to try more of the dishes. The curries, Pad Kee Mao, and the Som Tum (papaya salad) are on my list! read more

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We've been going to Hom Mali for over a year, and they have yet to disappoint as our go to Thai spot in the neighborhood. We love their pad thai and combos w/ crab rangoons. I love their curry as well - phenomenal & stays delicious delivered! read more

I really liked this place but my husband wasn't as big of a fan. I was in the area for a doctors appointment and decided we would try this since it had been on my list for a little while. We got there on the earlier side of dinner time and they took us immediately - no one else was in the restaurant but it seems like they do a lot of takeout. I loved the purple dumplings - they had a mochi-like texture. The other dishes were also good. read more

Hom Mali - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good neighborhood Thai place. I frequently walk by here but it was my first time visiting. I tried the pad see ew and crab Rangoon dinner combo. It was very solid and you could tell the Rangoon was freshly deep fried. The pad see ew wasn't too salty and the portion was reasonable. We also tried the Thai custard which tasted more like a cake. It was pretty empty for a Friday night and the service was good. I would come back again later. read more

Food was never delivered and they did not pick up the phone. Fortunately GrubHub processed a refund.

An update. A fickle Aunt in town . Requested potstickers extra crispy. Hom Mali cooked to perfection. Thanks! read more

For the past few years Hom Mali is still our go-to Thai take out every few weeks. I like their pad see ew - kid friendly option, basil chicken, panang curry and pad prik king and the fried rice. Sometimes they lack consistency in preparation but Wednesday night, the food was delicious. read more

This place is great value and pretty good portion sizes. Highly recommend for a takeout night.

Food was hot and fresh. The customer service was great! It's not much of an ambience. It kind of reminds you of the lunch cafeteria. It was really clean! read more

INSANE!! Must go here!!! Literally can't go wrong with any of there dishes!!! The service is also amazing

I've been wanting to try this place forever after passing it multiple times a day. If you're even thinking about trying it, do it. My boyfriend has a seafood allergy and they were able to cook our food without fish sauce! I may even say this is the best Thai I've had. The restaurant is also very small and comfy. We got the Thai wings, fried rice, & pad see iew. read more

Hom Mali - Thai wings - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A hole in the wall. Grabbed lunch with a friend here and in that time not one other person came in to eat. I'm surprised that this place isn't busier. We got the tom yum fried rice and the Khao soy. The tom yum had perfectly cooked shrimp on top of a generous amount of rice. The shrimp paste added a nice flavor and the mushrooms were good. Everything paired nicely together giving a very enjoyable dish. The Khao soy was tasty with a nice balance of shallots, chicken, and noodles. My only suggestion would be to add more curry as the ratio of it to the rest was off. Overall, this place was great. Good portions, good prices, and a lot to choose from. Will be back often. read more

Hom Mali - Tom Yum Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A delicious, but unknown Thai restaurant to us until early Nov 2024. We were the lonesome diners dining-in at the restaurant on a Friday evening at 6:15pm, but they had a relatively steady set of customers doing take-out. The seating area is very simple and clean. The server was polite, courteous and efficient. Their tofu Khao Soy was delicious! I would love to go back and also make use of their BYOB. read more

Hom Mali - Tofu Khao Soy - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered a few dishes from this place to try out. Overall, this place is a good option for quick Thai food near downtown if you are in the area. 1. Panang curry - 4/5 a little different than other Panang curries I have had, with a strong peanut flavor. 2. Massaman curry - 5/5. This one was our favorite of the bunch! The curry had a very nice lime flavor which was delicious over rice! 3. Green curry fried rice with shrimp -3.5/5. This is my favorite dish to order when I eat at Thai restaurants and I felt that this version fell just a little short. To me it tasted mostly like a fried rice, and I wish that it had more of the green curry flavor. 4. Pad kee mao with chicken - 4/5. This dish was spicier that expected, but was quite tasty! Lots of tomatoes and bell peppers inside. read more

Hom Mali - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I liked the Pad see-iew a lot, it was flavorful and the noodles were soft. Fried tofu wasn't anything special so I would try another app. Overall, very quick service definitely would order takeout again. read more

Yes, YEs,YES! Amazing chicken pad Thai, baby egg rolls with sweet chili sauce and fully loaded crab rangoons! Solid meal on so many levels! Protein to noodles OR sides with sauce! Or ding soon again! read more

We ordered pickup from here and everything tasted great! Fried rice had big chicken pieces that we loved and Pad Se Ew was very tasty. we also got the tom kha soup and chicken potstickers both great apps. the only disappointment was the side of peanut sauce was a lot smaller than what we are used to and for $6 was a lot for something so small! will skip that in the future but everything else was good read more

Best Thai food I've had in Chicago! My husband and I were on the hunt for a Thai place since moving to Chicago and tried probably 6 other places we didn't like when a friend recommended Hom Mali. We're so happy we found this place! We order takeout from here now once a week (never been to the restaurant). We order green and panang curries with chicken, both are fantastic. We've tried a few of the apps like the dumplings and pot stickers, which we didn't love, the dumplings were an interesting texture. We've also ordered the Tom Kha soup which was pretty good. We keep coming back for the curries though. Excited to try more of their menu! read more

I waited for the restaurant to open at noon on Sunday for lunch carryout. It was delicious! We ordered chicken pad see lew, tofu pad Thai, chicken pad kee mao, and seafood woon sen. They were delicious! First time I ordered there although my daughter ordered there before. The inside looked clean and the wait time for the food was about 15 minutes. I would recommend this place. There is paid parking right in front as well just in case you are not from the area like I am. read more

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