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.

Whenever my husband and I called to place a to go order. they just answer the phone "hello". This…read moreis supposed to be a business. Ordered the pad kee mow, it was very soggy, and the carrots were very mushy and not fresh. The quality of the food here has gotten very bad. One hour after eating the dish, we were both sick and feeling lightheaded. Would not recommend eating from this establishment.

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!

This is like being invited into someone's home. The salt and pepper tofu is delicious. Veggie Bun…read moreis the best prepared tofu I have ever had. The lemongrass beef bahn mi is excellent. The staff is attentive and makes you feel like a welcome guest. And prices are reasonable for the quality and portion size. Have not had a disappointing meal here!

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.

Was surprised how good this place was! I was hungry for…read moresome good pad Thai.. their lunch special is great! I'm sad that price is going up in November. But this is still unbeatable. I will definitely visit again soon!

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.

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've been coming here for over two decades and I'm not sure why it's taking me so long to do a…read morereview of this place. I've been here for lunches and dinners as well as simply just to stop in and pick up a drink. To be Frank I normally only come to downtown Evanston on Sundays when parking is free. And sharing this review because this place is so super consistent when it comes to their drinks and Boba. The food menu like the drink menu is super long, super detailed, and basically just about anything you can think of they will have or you can possibly create. So no matter what your taste or your allergy you can definitely find something to eat here. I however typically come here quite often just to pick up a drink and go and the service is very quick. You don't come here for super friendly service. I can tell you that. But you do come here for really great tasting drinks. If you google them, they have multiple locations now that have grown over the years. And this particular Evanston location this is also not their very first one in Evanston. They've actually moved and they've expanded as well as renovated.

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!

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.

best food best dinner we could of gone anywhere told my sister best Thai food in town Debby…read morerosenberg

TL;DR 4.5 Great food & service with MASSIVE food portions! My family and I used to visit Lulu's all…read morethe time when they were down the street, after they closed down everyone was bummed out. So happy they're back! Ambiance: Lulu's is now part of a triple restaurant combo with a shared kitchen & offerings for all of them. I believe the other 2 are Tex-mex and bar food. The place has kind of a nice pub feel which is a bit of a juxtaposition for Thai fusion but it is nicely appointed and comfortable. Service: Our server was very kind and warm, and always appeared at the perfect moment to help us out. Food came out INSANELY fast and was hot and fresh. Food: We had the poke and wings as appetizers and both were very large and tasty. Wings were sticky, sweet, hot and savory... perfect with a beer. The poke comes with delicious rice and could easily be someone's entree and they'd be very happy with it. Happy to say our fam favorite entree (the ginger chicken salad) is just as I remember if not better due to the fact that it seems to have doubled in size! We all laughed when the salad came out cause it was so massive. I ate for 15 min and took home a doggie bag filled with an entire meal, needless to say the value is great. Look forward to returning and bringing my mom since it was here favorite salad of all time.

If I could give them 3.5 stars I would. Went there for lunch with colleagues. No wait, service was…read moreprompt and we were in a comfortable booth. Our server was lovely. Order via QR code menu with food options from Asian, american, and Mexican foods. I had the chicken bento box lunch special. Each thing was fine and serviceable. Would've liked the chicken to be hotter and more tender vs. tough. Especially since the bulk of the items were cold. Ginger salad was also fine as was the beef bulgogi. They brought out chips wish were fresh and tasty with two salsa options - and our orders came out very quickly. if you have a group with different tastes, this would be a great option for you.