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1. Papaya Salad Thai style 2. Bamee BBQ Pork - Steamed egg noodles, BBQ pork, bean sprout, baby bok choy topped with green onion, cilantro, peanut and garlic. 3. Drunken Noodle - Stir-fried flat rice noodle, baby corn, peapod, carrot, tomato, beansprout, basil, with mild spicy brown sauce I'm going to try more Papaya salad moving forward. This one was so good and refreshing. Both the noodle dishes were flavorful and all the ingredients were cooked properly. No issues with service. I like the no frills interior. I would absolutely return.
Ordered Ubereat once and I would give this place 3.5. Not a truly authentic Thai restaurant, lot of place could be improved on. It is a bit pricey compared the size of the portion of food givens I ordered lots of seafood dish, it is not very fresh and small amount of seafood were given. Tom Yum Soup (seafood): the flavor of the soup is enjoyable, but the not much of ingredients (seafood, mushrooms, etc.) were included. This soup was somehow really oily. I had Tom yum soup other places, but I don't remember it to be this oily. Papaya Salad: I ordered medium spice level, but it wasn't really spicy. The portion is small compared to the price I paid for. Lots of lime, but not much of a savor taste. The green beans were really RAW, I had to remove them. It is not well marinated. Just an ordinary papaya salad, nothing memorable. Garlic Scallops: I suggest on avoiding this dish. This dish is strongly flavored, you cannot taste the flavor of the scallops at all. All you can taste is the ginger and sauce (oyster sauce). It comes with lotssss of veggies and only a few scallops (5 to 6 smalls scallops). Definitely not worth the price. Seafood salad: overly priced for a small portion of seafood served. The seafood is small and not super fresh. The flavor was just alright, subtle sourness and spicy. Not an amazing dish. Overall, this place is pricy and the amount of seafood I got is just sad. Probably won't give this place a second try.
Kudos to Paula for opening at 2pm on a Saturday, as opposed to some of other restaurants on the same street. Very cute yard, nicely shaded. Food was really good and I enjoyed everything I ordered. The waiter was missed one dish because he didn't take notes while we order, so if your food is not coming up for a while, might be a good idea to check. Otherwise, good experience. I would come back again.
Every neighborhood needs a solid go-to Thai restaurant! I had been eyeing Paula's for awhile and was finally able to try some of their menu at an outdoor pop-up event. The menu was sample sized but featured some favorites including spring rolls, noodles, desserts, and specialty drinks. The staff was very friendly and patient with the crowd of customers. I opted for the chicken panang curry and it did not disappoint! The sauce was so tasty and slightly spicy that I could just drink it, but the rice was the star of the show. It was perfectly sticky, fluffy, and incredibly addictive, soaking up the curry sauce perfectly. I appreciated that they did not skimp on the chicken, but found it to be a bit dry. Maybe this was just a challenge presented by maintaining inventory off-site all day. I highly recommend paying this restaurant a visit, and look forward to returning in person!
Found this place and was attracted to how cute it looked. The place has indoor and outdoor seating. One thing that was a bit off was the fact that, for the bathroom, you would have to go through the kitchen, but other than that the workers were super nice and the food was good!
Cute patio area and very helpful and kind server. My food was good but would try a noodle dish next time. The tamarind sauce was sweet and unique. Really liked the ginger honey tea!
Came in for the lunch special because I just started working on the neighborhood. Probably the worst meal I have had in the 3 years I'm living in Chicago. I ordered string beans with chicken. It came with 3 potstickers. I ordered to go. When I opened the lid o saw the 2 potstickers which were somewhat warm, not tasty at all and this huge bowl of rice with a few little string beans, some green peppers a few tiny red peppers and a couple of little strands of chicken. Huh??? Where's the rest of the string beans. I ordered medium spice and it was so hot!!! Here is a photo of the lunch after I ate. The small portion of string beans and chicken.... Needless to say, I'll be finding other places for lunch at my job! Thanks for the white rice and spice.... Next time add something worth eating!
Paula's Thai Kitchen offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Chicago, IL. Paula's Thai Kitchen is a cornerstone in the Chicago community and has been recognized for its outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. Great outdoor patio with heater for winter dining.
Food and service was pretty good overall. The prices were tad high for the small portions however the execution was pretty good. We liked the pad see wee with seafood (kid friendly). Moo ping, pad prik catfish was good too. The only dish that we didn't care for was bambee pork noodle ( the meat tasted different -not stale but just personal preference). The seating in the inner patio is attractive and away from traffic.
After passing this spot for months, I finally check it out this Friday. I opted for a lunch special and kept it simple... Thai fried rice with added protein. I did the crab Rangoon appetizer and ordered on the speciality teas, Butterfly Pea Tea. Nothing disappointed. The portions was average for a lunch serving and was just enough for me. Full of flavor but I did not like the greens included. The stems were very firm and leafy portion just had a super strong taste that took away from the other flavors. After just pushing aside, it was all good. I'm notably a Thai ice tea fan but I chose something new and it was amazing. The butterfly pea was so refreshing and really sealed the meal. Service was ok. There was only a handful of patrons. I did not read other reviews prior to dining but agree that the prices were on the higher end. Perhaps to keep in competition with Noodles in the Pot just a few doors down. Overall, I liked it. I would recommend for date or solo dining experience.
The food is tasty but it's way overpriced If you want to pay $10 for an order of sticky rice.. go for it.
it is time I start asking how spicy food is before I order it - we started with the chicken sauté, which had big chunks of marinated meat and a delicious peanut sauce. A classic for a reason! - my mom is such a fan of the drunken noodle and says it's the best one she's had in Chicago. the thick chewy noodles, the perfect ratio of sauce, and the fresh veggies scattered throughout. - the glass noodle dish was delicious, the perfect level of spicy, salty, and sweet! - we had a reservation as it was a weekend night, but the place had an empty table or two. the service was nice and the food came fast (despite us asking for the appetizer before the entrée so we could have more time together) - there is about five tables inside and you have to walk through the kitchen to use the bathroom. I believe they have outdoor seating as well, but it was not offered to us - my parents had ordered takeout from this place before and never commented on the spice levels! despite my spicy seafood salad being fresh and filled with a variety of seafood, the chili sauce was so extreme that it was challenging to eat. no vinegary or salty taste to juxtapose....and I swear I can usually handle spice read more
1. Papaya Salad Thai style 2. Bamee BBQ Pork - Steamed egg noodles, BBQ pork, bean sprout, baby bok choy topped with green onion, cilantro, peanut and garlic. 3. Drunken Noodle - Stir-fried flat rice noodle, baby corn, peapod, carrot, tomato, beansprout, basil, with mild spicy brown sauce I'm going to try more Papaya salad moving forward. This one was so good and refreshing. Both the noodle dishes were flavorful and all the ingredients were cooked properly. No issues with service. I like the no frills interior. I would absolutely return. read more
5 months ago
Ordered Ubereat once and I would give this place 3.5. Not a truly authentic Thai restaurant, lot of place could be improved on. It is a bit pricey compared the size of the portion of food givens I ordered lots of seafood dish, it is not very fresh and small amount of seafood were given. Tom Yum Soup (seafood): the flavor of the soup is enjoyable, but the not much of ingredients (seafood, mushrooms, etc.) were included. This soup was somehow really oily. I had Tom yum soup other places, but I don't remember it to be this oily. Papaya Salad: I ordered medium spice level, but it wasn't really spicy. The portion is small compared to the price I paid for. Lots of lime, but not much of a savor taste. The green beans were really RAW, I had to remove them. It is not well marinated. Just an ordinary papaya salad, nothing memorable. Garlic Scallops: I suggest on avoiding this dish. This dish is strongly flavored, you cannot taste the flavor of the scallops at all. All you can taste is the ginger and sauce (oyster sauce). It comes with lotssss of veggies and only a few scallops (5 to 6 smalls scallops). Definitely not worth the price. Seafood salad: overly priced for a small portion of seafood served. The seafood is small and not super fresh. The flavor was just alright, subtle sourness and spicy. Not an amazing dish. Overall, this place is pricy and the amount of seafood I got is just sad. Probably won't give this place a second try. read more
Kudos to Paula for opening at 2pm on a Saturday, as opposed to some of other restaurants on the same street. Very cute yard, nicely shaded. Food was really good and I enjoyed everything I ordered. The waiter was missed one dish because he didn't take notes while we order, so if your food is not coming up for a while, might be a good idea to check. Otherwise, good experience. I would come back again. read more
Every neighborhood needs a solid go-to Thai restaurant! I had been eyeing Paula's for awhile and was finally able to try some of their menu at an outdoor pop-up event. The menu was sample sized but featured some favorites including spring rolls, noodles, desserts, and specialty drinks. The staff was very friendly and patient with the crowd of customers. I opted for the chicken panang curry and it did not disappoint! The sauce was so tasty and slightly spicy that I could just drink it, but the rice was the star of the show. It was perfectly sticky, fluffy, and incredibly addictive, soaking up the curry sauce perfectly. I appreciated that they did not skimp on the chicken, but found it to be a bit dry. Maybe this was just a challenge presented by maintaining inventory off-site all day. I highly recommend paying this restaurant a visit, and look forward to returning in person! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Found this place and was attracted to how cute it looked. The place has indoor and outdoor seating. One thing that was a bit off was the fact that, for the bathroom, you would have to go through the kitchen, but other than that the workers were super nice and the food was good! read more
1 year ago
Cute patio area and very helpful and kind server. My food was good but would try a noodle dish next time. The tamarind sauce was sweet and unique. Really liked the ginger honey tea! read more
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6 months ago
Came in for the lunch special because I just started working on the neighborhood. Probably the worst meal I have had in the 3 years I'm living in Chicago. I ordered string beans with chicken. It came with 3 potstickers. I ordered to go. When I opened the lid o saw the 2 potstickers which were somewhat warm, not tasty at all and this huge bowl of rice with a few little string beans, some green peppers a few tiny red peppers and a couple of little strands of chicken. Huh??? Where's the rest of the string beans. I ordered medium spice and it was so hot!!! Here is a photo of the lunch after I ate. The small portion of string beans and chicken.... Needless to say, I'll be finding other places for lunch at my job! Thanks for the white rice and spice.... Next time add something worth eating! read more
Paula's Thai Kitchen offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Chicago, IL. Paula's Thai Kitchen is a cornerstone in the Chicago community and has been recognized for its outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. Great outdoor patio with heater for winter dining. read more
3 years ago
Food and service was pretty good overall. The prices were tad high for the small portions however the execution was pretty good. We liked the pad see wee with seafood (kid friendly). Moo ping, pad prik catfish was good too. The only dish that we didn't care for was bambee pork noodle ( the meat tasted different -not stale but just personal preference). The seating in the inner patio is attractive and away from traffic. read more
1 year ago
Drinks did not meet expectations. Service was fine. The dining area was amazing. Everything else was great. read more
After passing this spot for months, I finally check it out this Friday. I opted for a lunch special and kept it simple... Thai fried rice with added protein. I did the crab Rangoon appetizer and ordered on the speciality teas, Butterfly Pea Tea. Nothing disappointed. The portions was average for a lunch serving and was just enough for me. Full of flavor but I did not like the greens included. The stems were very firm and leafy portion just had a super strong taste that took away from the other flavors. After just pushing aside, it was all good. I'm notably a Thai ice tea fan but I chose something new and it was amazing. The butterfly pea was so refreshing and really sealed the meal. Service was ok. There was only a handful of patrons. I did not read other reviews prior to dining but agree that the prices were on the higher end. Perhaps to keep in competition with Noodles in the Pot just a few doors down. Overall, I liked it. I would recommend for date or solo dining experience. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Great place open airy just a few other people here 1/4 restaurant full both times I have came here. read more
3 years ago
The food is tasty but it's way overpriced If you want to pay $10 for an order of sticky rice.. go for it. read more
6 years ago
Takeout tip: Be sure to ask for sauces if you want them and if you order more than one meal be sure to ask for x number of sauces. I say this because my roommate and I ordered takeout and although I asked for sweet and sour sauce for us we only got one. I didn't want to share! Another tip: they have a lunch special. It's $8 and there's a few options plus you either get a crab Rangoon or a couple of potstickers. It's not on their online menu but the roomie and I saw it when we walked into the little restaurant to order. We both ended up ordering it. I got cashew chicken and he got pad Thai. Food was good and it wasn't too long of a wait which is why I think it deserves 4 stars. read more
3 years ago
I ordered for pickup. My mom really enjoyed the scallops. However, my spicy basil ground chicken was full of these hard stems, which I'm presuming are from the Thai chilis used. Inedible! And I got a buy 1 get one free deal (which isn't actually a deal because the price is jacked up), so 2 dishes were ruined. read more
3 years ago
a few people at work swear by paula's lunch special and i finally got it for myself. it's $9 for pad thai with potstickers (or crab rangoon - your choice) on the side, and it lasted me two days which is incredible. i've had a lot of pad thai in my life and Paula's is the real deal. it's very flavorful and comes with sauce and some lime to use at your discretion. i think the lunch special is an incredible deal that you should take advantage of if you live/work in the area! read more
4 years ago
I came here with a group of my friends on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant wasn't too busy. The staff offered us to sit outside on the patio but we hesitated because it was a little bit cold. But I'm so glad we did! The patio was heated and there were also some "bonfire pits", which gave off such home-y & cozy vibes. We ordered papaya salad, tiger cry, and grilled jumbo squid as appetizers; drunken noodle, green curry with beef, and tom yum soup for entrees; sticky rice with mango for dessert & Thai iced tea for drinks. Although we ordered a lot, it was a rather affordable meal. We really liked the tiger cry dish - the meat was cooked just right, it was tender & not dry. I also liked the tom yum soup, it was tangy/sour but not as spicy as I wanted them to be. We stayed & chatted for a long time well after we had paid for the meal because of how relaxing the atmosphere was. The service was really good and the staff kept coming out to check on us even when we were the only table sitting outside. My friends and I are planning to return & feast on the food here again! read more
This is your typical Thai restaurant. To start, we ordered chicken potstickers and chicken satay, which were both delicious! For entrées we got chicken panang curry and beef pad see ew. Both dishes tasted just as I would expect them to; perfect amount of spice and seasoning. I thought $8 for a cup of Tom kha soup was a bit on the pricy side, and the portions were not big for the amount they charged. One star down for the whole bathroom situation. You literally have to walk through the kitchen, past the fresh vegetable station (which is a bit unsanitary in my opinion), to get to a tiny, rundown, dirty bathroom. read more
3 years ago
Really good food I enjoyed every bit of my experience here! The teas are also really really good I highly recommend going read more
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5 years ago
I've been to Paula's kitchen many times and as of late, their service has significantly decreased including servers tipping themselves 40% of the bill before I even have an opportunity to tip. As I made the mistake of not looking at the itemized receipt before paying because I wanted to take care of my table before they had the opportunity to see the bill, I ended up tipping an additional 20% of the bill with the 40% previously added gratuity included. Adding 40% in tips without informing the customer is unethical of any business. The servers distracted me while paying by engaging in conversation about the extremely lackluster service (3 hours dinner for a table of 3). We had to request basic things such as water, remind team of our delayed drinks (over 30 min wait for ice teas and mango juice). Additionally, the servers do not follow the new COVID 19 mask mandate, violating Chicago's COVID-19 regulations. I'd not recommend Paula's Thai Kitchen to anyone anymore as this place has proven to be unethical in their practices. It's unfortunate as the food is amazing but it's not worth the scam. read more
5 years ago
I grabbed Paula's the other night for take out and had it delivered and I was honestly really impressed. I've been craving Thai food in chicago, but honestly have found anything the great. However, this is the best Thai food I've had so far. I got two different things: Pad See Ew: (4/5) warning, if you don't like things with a little kick, you won't like this. However, I do, and I actually enjoyed it a bit. I got it with beef, which I would honestly skip that and just get it with veggies. However, it really wasn't that salty and the noodles weren't soggy at all. Grilled Pork Thai Salad: now this was the best part of my meal. I will state that I'm a huge fan of pork and the didn't disappoint at all. The only thing I would honestly change is eating there just due to the actual salad being a bit wilted by the time it reached me. But even so, the pork was perfectly marinated and cooked and the sauce it came in was fantastic! Definitely recommend getting this (even if it is a bit pricey) Overall, I was really impressed with Paula's and it will now be my go to Thai restaurant when I'm craving some good food! read more
Paula's kitchen is my favorite Thai addition in the neighborhood. The dishes are an explosion of flavor and boy do I love my flavors. I've been here for dinner twice and have been satisfied with every dish! I particularly enjoy the Tom Yum soup. It's served in a hotpot with an automatic fire pit on the bottom so it keeps the pot hot the entire time. The taste is a tad sweeter than other places, but it's just the right amount mixed with sourness. Their moo ping (pork skewers) and papaya salad are great starters. The ground chicken salad is bursting with thai flavors. It doesn't come with anything but I prefer to pair it with sticky rice. Their thai basil chicken is off the hook! The more common entrees such as thai fried rice, pad thai, and pad kee mao are all really tasty. You really can't go wrong with any dish here! A big plus for their BYOB! It's a small space but I've never had to wait (hopefully I don't jinx myself). I'll try their curries on my next visit! read more
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2441 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
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What are your hours? We went there on Wednesday evening after our Thai friends raved about it, only to find out they were closed with no explanation even though their posted hours on Yelp said they were open. Kinda strange.
They are open at listed hours at least as of august 2017
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