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    In-On Thai

    4.3 (232 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    50. Green Curry Fried Rice
    Johnny Y.

    TLDR: GET THE CRISPY FISH. Amazing hidden gem with seriously standout dishes. Great food, warm service. I will definitely be back!! Okay but now... THE FOOD Spring Rolls 6.5/10 A bit heavy on the cabbage, but they were lightly fried with a nice flaky texture. Solid start. Chicken Satay 10/10 Hands down the best chicken satay I've ever had (and yes, I've been to Thailand). The chicken was actually spiced (!!), cooked to perfection, and that PEANUT SAUCE?? Absolutely divine. Easily the best I've had in my 25 years on this earth. I'd drink it. Pad See Ew 10/10 Delicious. Savory. Balanced. And the chicken was grilled, like, actually grilled. Game changer. Crispy Fish with Jungle Salad 100/10 This. Dish. Right. Here. You have to get it. A crispy, golden fish fillet topped with a tangy-sour salad of apples and vegetables. The flavors? Addictive. The textures? Unreal. The fish stayed CRISPY the whole time, even under that saucy, tangy topping. HOW??? Texture. Taste. Balance. This dish had it all. I'm still dreaming about it. Panang Curry 9.5/10 Super flavorful. A little thinner than I expected (more on the soupy side), but the flavor profile made up for it. I got hints of anise? White pepper? Not sure, but whatever it was, it worked. Green Curry Fried Rice with Beef 7/10 Tasty and interesting. The rice seemed infused with green curry, which was cool, but it felt more like a side dish than a main. The beef was tender and flavorful though! Bonus points for service Our server was so sweet and attentive. When we asked to switch tables, she made sure the blinds worked so we'd be comfy in the sunlight. Thoughtful service makes a huge difference, and she nailed it. Final Verdict: Get the crispy fish. Get the chicken satay. Just go.

    48. Pad See-Ew
    Jose C.

    The recent reviews almost lured me away, but my wife still wanted to try it out. I did an online order for pickup and the food was ready before the promised time. The staff he was very friendly and made sure I had everything I needed before I left. We ordered their Chicken Satay, my wife ordered her favorite Pad See-Ew with beef and I ordered their Pad Kee-Mao with beef as well. I also put in the comments to make sure it was extra spicy. And extra spicy it was indeed. The chicken satay was very delicious. The chicken was marinated and cooked perfectly and went perfect with the amazing peanut sauce. Both noodle dishes were delicious. Perhaps just a little too much bean sprouts on my Pad Kee Mao, but otherwise a perfectly executed dish. If they're going for some crunch texture in this dish, I would have preferred carrots and bell peppers. But will definitely be returning.

    23. Papaya Salad 29. Tom Kha Kai
    Kirthi D.

    Good food at a reasonable price and impeccably clean, laid back surroundings. Okay service. I got the papaya salad, which was very fresh tasting with good texture, and the Tom Kha Tofu. Both were well seasoned and full of flavor. I appreciated that the tofu wasn't the prefried kind many restaurants use. It tasted fresh and soft. They definitely don't skimp on spice (my nose was running). I do think the Tom Kha has too much lime juice and fish sauce. I love Thai food and I know it's strong. But this Tom Kha should be milder. It's inedible without rice. I'd definitely return to try their noodles and curries, though, because their food is not lacking flavor.

    Wayne D.

    Had the spicy crispy fish and had diarrhea. Not sure it's the spicy or it's not fresh. Interesting flavor though. Barbecue pork fried rice is pretty good. Just wish it's a bit more moist. Kinda dry to eat it by itself Barbecue pork rib is way too dry. Need some fat on it. Also kinda slow. If you're ordering take out, better plan for a long wait

    Take out only today

    We came here to have a night out for some fresh Thai food. It was pick up only that day so we just went ahead and took the food home instead, which wasn't that big of a deal to us. Food was still piping hot when we got home. It was all so yummy and fresh! And pretty cheap for the amount that we got. 4 spring rolls, green curry fried rice, Thai noodles huge sizes. I would recommend it all!

    45. Pad Thai (chicken)
    Tony G.

    Came here since it was so close to the rock climbing gym I was at. Saw it had some rave reviews and I was pretty excited since I'm a fiend for Thai food. Unfortunately, left a bit disappointed. Ordered the chicken pad thai which came out to around $15 after tax and "convenience / service fees" from ordering online. Order was ready for me by the time I got there. The flavors were okay, but I really felt like the noodles were over cooked and lacking any bounciness to them. Maybe it was just sitting too long? I picked it up right around when the pick-up time stated and ate it about five minutes later, so not really sure. Decent amount of chicken though! Portion-wise I felt like it was a bit small for a $15 order. Maybe it was just a bad batch? Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back here again to try something else. Maybe the sit-down experience would be better. The space itself looks nice and good for a casual weeknight lunch/dinner spot. Their fried fish dish looks intriguing. But there's so many good Thai restaurants in the area that are on my list to checkout that I won't be rushing back here anytime soon.

    11. In-On Thai Spicy Fish
    Eva S.

    I recently came here to meet a friend for a weeknight dinner. It was an earlier dinner at 5:30pm and we were the first ones to dine-in there, but people slowly started to file closer to 6/6:30pm. The food here is absolutely delicious and so fresh and affordable. Between the two of us, we shared 3 dishes and each had an entree to take home for leftovers. This is what we ordered: + Beef Salad + In-On Thai Spicy Fish + Green Curry with Chicken The food came out fairly quickly but everything was made to order. The dishes were fairly priced (approx $15/each), even for fish, and the flavors were punchy and aromatic. The fish dish surprised me in the best way. My friend wanted to try it (as a self-acclaimed "not usually one to order fish" person) but it was delectable. The fish was fried crispy without breading, and tossed in this sauce that could make you pucker with the tang and lime juice, and spice. The sauce had sliced green apples and bits of sliced lime (!!!) and tamarind and lemongrass and cilantro... it's a flavor explosion. I could eat the sauce itself with plain white rice and it would be amazing. Full disclosure: I THINK it was the "In-On Spicy Fish" dish but there were two fish dishes on their chef specials. The other one was "Fish With 3 Flavors Spicy Sauce; I'm not remembering which one it was exactly. We also got the green curry with chicken. You could choose your protein option including: vegetables, tofu, beef, chicken, or shrimp. I appreciated that they had many options as the 'protein', especially those who would prefer to be meat-free or plant based. The curry was rich, coconutty, and fragrant. The portion was generous as well, and it was served with the little thai eggplants. The beef salad was also fresh and delicious. It was a perfect companion to the curry and the fish to clean our palates. I was debating between the beef salad and the papaya salad, so next time I'll have to try their other salad. I will be back! I had a great first impression and experience. It's affordable and they serve amazing Thai cuisine. Five shiny stars without hesitation. For more, follow me on IG @gratuitousgourmande

    Crab Rangoon
    Gabrielle B.

    5 stars because this is hands down the best crab Rangoon I've ever had. It's flavorful and rich, yet the wonton is crispy and light. The sauce is sweet with a little heat. If you love crab Rangoon, run, do not walk!!!!!!

    49. Spicy Fish with Young Pepper - Wow!!
    Candace C.

    Carry out, eat-in or delivery - we love In-On Thai. They have the traditional Thai entrees - but you really have to try their chef's specialties. Quite a few fish dishes - the Spicy Fish with young Pepper and egg plants is a favorite. I love to order Shrimp with Tamarind sauce for carry out so I can add some steamed broccoli. We always order the pickled vegetables - a nice refreshing addition to any meal. We have enjoyed the Green Curry, Panang Curry, the Keang-Pa Curry and the Crispy Tofu with curry sauce and kafir leaves- all delicious. The one dish I didn't care for was the Secret Fried Rice with BBQ Pork - was a little dry for my taste. Everything else is delicious. Like many Thai places, you can ask for your spiciness level on a scale of 1 to 5. Here at In-On Thai - level 5 is quite spicy. Rick sticks with a level 4 for his dishes while I am quite content with the flavors in level 3. If you like spicy - they deliver. If you dine in - it's BYOB - with a liquor store conveniently located next door. We recommend placing your order, then getting your beverage of choice to accompany your meal.

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    Best authentic Thai on the north side! Try the spicy fish or anything with the homemade chili paste.

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    Food was really tasty. We ordered beef salad, vegetable wonton soup & chicken green beans curry. Very good.

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    Just ok. It was a fast and cheap meal but not worth going back to. There's a lot more options in the area.

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    Is byob allowed?

    Absolutely - and Sky's Beverage Depot is next door with a great selection of wine and hard liquor.

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