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    Paragon

    3.7 (246 reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion, Thai
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicago Maki, Green Curry, Pad Kee Mao, Egg Roll
    Jennifer D.

    Was craving Thai food one day and was able to find this neat spot in Evanston. Super affordable and easy to order during this pandemic. No issues with pickup and prep time was accurate. Food wise, it definitely fulfilled my craving. The curry was the best, good kick and good consistency to mix with rice. Maki was okay, but it was to be expected. Pad kee mao was sort of disappointing because the ratios were off. Over half of the dish was onions and peppers. Very little noodle (my fav part), BUT there was a lot of chicken (: Overall, you get what you pay for in terms of food, but service was great!

    Patti O.

    Ordered for takeout & was pretty disappointed. The food looked decently packaged but the quality was opposite. All the rolls fell apart as they were picked up, the amount of fish in each was sparse, and overall just not tasty. Kind of upset I spent as much as I did; I would almost equate this to grocery store sushi.

    Jordan C.

    Pad Thai here is a must! I have had beef and chicken pad Thai for delivery and take out and it has been great both times. Most recently I had the lunch special which came with an egg roll, edamame, crab Rangoon, or fried tofu. I opted for the egg roll. It also came with a small salad and miso soup. While everything tasted great, I would've preferred a larger pad Thai serving without the miso soup and salad. Regardless, I will be back.

    Orange Duck

    Tried this place twice and surprised me every time. Their chef definitely knows how to create the best version of each dish.

    Maki trays

    We had a party and asked Siam Paragon to make catering trays of our chosen sushi rolls, as well as pans of hot appetizers. The food was all great and they were quite accommodating!

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    I love this place. The food is always good. The staff is lovely and it tastes great delivered.

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    Great food - we've had the sushi and a number of their non-sushi dishes. Large menu. Reasonable prices.

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    Paragon serves ambrosia in Evanston! Always delicious dining in or taking out. I've been a loyal customer for years.

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    NaKorn

    (487 reviews)

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    This is a fantastic place for a meal. The menu is small, but the dishes are perfectly done and…read morepresented. Service is immaculate. Great place.

    This place is incredibly cute if you're looking for a nice ambiance. It was my first time trying it…read moreout and I loved the small attention to details. There was a live saxophone player and I loved the live flowers they had. Our waiter was extremely nice and took the time to explain the menu as well as their customer favorites. I order a Thai iced tea which wasn't bad but I prefer mine a little thicker and sweeter. It came in a thin tall glass which in theory was not a lot of drink. To start we order the chicken appetizer and fried beef on rice to share and unfortunately I did not snap a pic but these were listed under apps or shareables but the portions were extremely small. As our mains came I noticed that they were also small and each were around $20-$30 per plate. Not a bad thing if you don't eat much but I'm a big bang for buck type of gal. My family came to share and this place is a more fine dining thai restaurant which could explain the smaller portions. We ordered the pad Thai which was alright in my opinion I expected a little more flavor, the aubergine which was tossed vegetables as recommended by our waiter which was also ok not much flavor but beautiful plating though, and the coconut curry which was by far my favorite. If I were to come back here I would order that again, it was a nice light yet complex flavor profile which made me savor every bite. Overall good place for an upbeat fancier meal and I highly recommend the coconut curry braised chicken if you visit. Little pricey but that's just my opinion let me know what you guys think if you visit! Oh and they also give your receipt in a boat which they spin and leave a thank you card once you paid which was really cute.

    Cozy Noodles & Rice

    Cozy Noodles & Rice

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    Not sure why this doesn't have better ratings. I went for dinner tonight. The food was excellent…read more The place is beautiful and quirky. The lighting and level of the music are just right. Check this place out!

    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!

    Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge

    Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge

    (841 reviews)

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    We went to Koi for the first time last night and I was pleasantly surprised by their food…read more The restaurant was pretty busy for a Wednesday night but there wasn't a wait for a table. The service was a bit slow but it seemed they were short staffed. We got: Shaomai: 4.5/5 it's good but a bit pricy compared to other spots Dandan noodles: 3.8/5 it's good but wasn't peanuty like others Walnut shrimp: 4/5 good but I think it could've been crispier Popcorn chicken: 5/5 loved the price and crisp! The restaurant is cute and has a nice cozy vibe about it with some Asia decor.

    I have been to Koi before. We were meeting a group here for dinner. I think if I came back, I would…read moretry to take advantage of some of the happy hour deals. Our group had six people in it and for it's size, overall I felt the table service was minimal and very hands off. In fact, several times, a member of our party had to get up for a few things. An empty bottle of sake slipped off the table onto the floor, thankfully did not break, and no one even came to see what the noise was about. Having said that, the interactions with staff that I did have were friendly and helpful. When the check came, it of course had an automatic twenty percent tip included, so I guess the staff figures they are covered either way. The food overall is good, it's more the cost of everything is just so high these days it is a turn off. I am not sure you really feel the value return for the money you spend these days in a restaurant. I feel you get more bang for your buck cooking at home these days. So as I said previously, I would try to take advantage of some of the happy hour deals.

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