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What I could not escape was the ambient noise in the room, between the surrounding table convos, the ambient noise of the restaurant itself, and the music pumped in, the noise level was off the hook! I could barely follow the conversations at my own table because it was that omnipresent. The food I remember as OK, but the mai tai drink was the star of the show.
The food was fresh, the rice was a little soggy, there wasn't a lot of food because the takeout container was only half full for $17 per dish. The vegetables were too hard for me and the cucumbers were sliced really thick so I had to really bite through it. The sauce was spicy even though it didn't say it was spicy so I suffered eating it. So if you like spicy food that's not labeled spicy and you're OK with the food portion, then this is a good place to go. The tofu was fried just right and it tasted good but there wasn't enough of it.
A nice but small Thai restaurant. You must be prepared for an overwhelming noise level that requires everyone to yell. I had the phat kee mao and it was very tasty, but an additional cost for tofu is kind of ridiculous. It should already come with it given the price and size of the dish.
Don't usually go out to eat Thai food but the aesthetics of this place drove me in. We went on a rainy day, they had dim lights with bright neon signs. I'd describe this place as pretty hipster and cozy. As for the food, I think it's pretty standard Thai food for its price. To my surprise, the standout dish was the papaya salad. It was incredibly citrusy and juicy, each bite just bursting with flavor. I would come back just for this lol, it's seriously addicting.. I also realllly enjoyed pad Thai, probably my favorite Thai entrees. Definitely 10/10 too. I unfortunately do not recommend the fried chicken dish we recommended because it was dry, and sauce didn't help it. The phat kee mao was good but I do agree with some of my friends that there was a bit of a specific smell... could possibly be fish sauce? It wasn't bad. I was pleasantly surprised to find mango sticky rice on their seasonal menu. It wasn't listed on the main menu online, but appeared separately on a table menu. I was excited to give it a try! It wasn't bad but not the best I had (Considering it had fruity pebbles on it). Service was excellent. We had an incident that was addressed really quickly (our fault) and they were just super profesh!
What a great spot for a late summer dinner! They have a back patio, front patio, and open up the front walls to even make the inside feel like you're still outside. Cocktails were good - I had an espresso martini. A tad sweet, so if that's a thing for you, just ask for a little less sweetness. Our server helped me decide between two dishes. I went with her recommendation, and my new favorite dish, Khao Soi Gai. It was the perfect level of spicy for me with noodles in this creamy coconut based curry liquid gold. I loved it! Easy to eat here if you're dairy free/lactose intolerant, vegetarian, etc. Bring some friends and get here soon!
My boyfriend and I were in town visiting friends for a long weekend. I've been to Chicago too many times to count but we always stay in Lakeview East - which is my favorite neighborhoods in Chicago. We made our way to Roscoe Village to visit some friends who moved there last summer. We walked a few blocks from their place. It was rainy cold November evening in Chicago so Thai food sounded really good. Same Same isnt very big but a mighty menu, very quiet and quaint. We started with the French Fries and Geow Tod. The french fries were crispy and had this spicy sriracha powder on top - it elevated the fries. Made them that much better! The Geow Tod was really good, the filling had great flavor and a great crispy texture. I would order these again, no doubt! The service was really good, I wish I remembered her name she was a really good server! For my entrée I ordered the Khao Phat Muu Krob, it was fried rice with a fried egg on top and pork belly. The bowl was very flavorful, some of the best fried rice i've ever had. The rice bowl hit the spot, warm and flavorful was exactly what i was looking for! Cannot wait to come here again!
I was excited to try this spot. We sat on the back patio and unfortunately encountered a number of rats in our eyesight, with a few large ones running across the patio creating a bit of flustered scare. At first it was funny but then sort of lost my appetite. The food itself was ok, the chicken a little dry.
We ate so well here! Delightful little patio area hidden in back. Our food was awesome (I forgot to get pics of our entrees, but we got one noodle dish and one rice dish and loved both) and our server was super nice and helpful even though it was her first day on the job. So lovely! Will definitely return.
Generally, fine, but nothing to write home about. I visited on a Saturday afternoon, and the restaurant offers a relaxed vibe, which is nice. Seats were comfortable inside, and they offer outdoor seating. Service was good and attentive as well. As for the food - I like everything but my entree. I ordered 2 shrimp spring rolls, the lunch phat see ew, and a Thai iced tea. The rolls were crunchy and had a large amount of shrimp in it, which was nice. The Thai iced tea is really good as well; it tastes how you'd think such would taste. The Phat See Ew was the most disappointing for me, as it didn't really have any flavor in it. If I do go back, I'll order something else.
Came here for lunch, it's a great little thai restaurant that's very cozy. The fries were super well seasoned and came with a really yummy sauce. We got the khao phat (which was my favorite), green curry, and phat kaphrao. All of which were very flavorful and not too spicy for my taste. Everything was incredibly reasonably priced, and definitely worth trying it out.
Our group arrived at 8:45pm on a Thursday and sat outside on the patio since we had a pup. It's always great when establishments are dog friendly! Since we arrived fairly late, we were told that the kitchen was closing in 20 minutes. We quickly put in our orders and were so excited when our food came out just 10 minutes later! Everything we ordered was delicious and authentic. We ordered beef panang curry, Khao Phat Muu Krob, and Phat kee mao. I only wish my panang curry came with more beef! Overall a great experience and would definitely go back!
First time at Same Same but won't be my last Great service and the Phat Kee Mao was delicious Loved their patio as well, ambiance was perfect
Got delivery from here and sadly it was the worst Thai food I've ever had. The Khao Soi was super bland with no spice. The soft noodles were alright but the crunchy noodles were soggy. The Phat Kee Mao was not as bad as the Khao Soi but it was too savory. The only flavor I got was that umami but it was overdone. The veggies and noddles were just fine. Overall, just no complexity in the dishes and the flavor that was there wasn't enjoyable.
I'm pretty particular with Thai, but this spot checked all the boxes. It had something for every flavor profile, and even attending in a huge group, everyone found something they loved. The service tried their best, and while our waitress was lovely and super helpful, she was the only one working that evening and the place was overrun. It gets packed very quickly, so be sure to check the weather before you go as they have much more outdoor seating. read more
5 months ago
2 months ago
What I could not escape was the ambient noise in the room, between the surrounding table convos, the ambient noise of the restaurant itself, and the music pumped in, the noise level was off the hook! I could barely follow the conversations at my own table because it was that omnipresent. The food I remember as OK, but the mai tai drink was the star of the show. read more
The food was fresh, the rice was a little soggy, there wasn't a lot of food because the takeout container was only half full for $17 per dish. The vegetables were too hard for me and the cucumbers were sliced really thick so I had to really bite through it. The sauce was spicy even though it didn't say it was spicy so I suffered eating it. So if you like spicy food that's not labeled spicy and you're OK with the food portion, then this is a good place to go. The tofu was fried just right and it tasted good but there wasn't enough of it. read more
A nice but small Thai restaurant. You must be prepared for an overwhelming noise level that requires everyone to yell. I had the phat kee mao and it was very tasty, but an additional cost for tofu is kind of ridiculous. It should already come with it given the price and size of the dish. read more
Don't usually go out to eat Thai food but the aesthetics of this place drove me in. We went on a rainy day, they had dim lights with bright neon signs. I'd describe this place as pretty hipster and cozy. As for the food, I think it's pretty standard Thai food for its price. To my surprise, the standout dish was the papaya salad. It was incredibly citrusy and juicy, each bite just bursting with flavor. I would come back just for this lol, it's seriously addicting.. I also realllly enjoyed pad Thai, probably my favorite Thai entrees. Definitely 10/10 too. I unfortunately do not recommend the fried chicken dish we recommended because it was dry, and sauce didn't help it. The phat kee mao was good but I do agree with some of my friends that there was a bit of a specific smell... could possibly be fish sauce? It wasn't bad. I was pleasantly surprised to find mango sticky rice on their seasonal menu. It wasn't listed on the main menu online, but appeared separately on a table menu. I was excited to give it a try! It wasn't bad but not the best I had (Considering it had fruity pebbles on it). Service was excellent. We had an incident that was addressed really quickly (our fault) and they were just super profesh! read more
8 months ago
What a great spot for a late summer dinner! They have a back patio, front patio, and open up the front walls to even make the inside feel like you're still outside. Cocktails were good - I had an espresso martini. A tad sweet, so if that's a thing for you, just ask for a little less sweetness. Our server helped me decide between two dishes. I went with her recommendation, and my new favorite dish, Khao Soi Gai. It was the perfect level of spicy for me with noodles in this creamy coconut based curry liquid gold. I loved it! Easy to eat here if you're dairy free/lactose intolerant, vegetarian, etc. Bring some friends and get here soon! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
My boyfriend and I were in town visiting friends for a long weekend. I've been to Chicago too many times to count but we always stay in Lakeview East - which is my favorite neighborhoods in Chicago. We made our way to Roscoe Village to visit some friends who moved there last summer. We walked a few blocks from their place. It was rainy cold November evening in Chicago so Thai food sounded really good. Same Same isnt very big but a mighty menu, very quiet and quaint. We started with the French Fries and Geow Tod. The french fries were crispy and had this spicy sriracha powder on top - it elevated the fries. Made them that much better! The Geow Tod was really good, the filling had great flavor and a great crispy texture. I would order these again, no doubt! The service was really good, I wish I remembered her name she was a really good server! For my entrée I ordered the Khao Phat Muu Krob, it was fried rice with a fried egg on top and pork belly. The bowl was very flavorful, some of the best fried rice i've ever had. The rice bowl hit the spot, warm and flavorful was exactly what i was looking for! Cannot wait to come here again! read more
1 year ago
I was excited to try this spot. We sat on the back patio and unfortunately encountered a number of rats in our eyesight, with a few large ones running across the patio creating a bit of flustered scare. At first it was funny but then sort of lost my appetite. The food itself was ok, the chicken a little dry. read more
We ate so well here! Delightful little patio area hidden in back. Our food was awesome (I forgot to get pics of our entrees, but we got one noodle dish and one rice dish and loved both) and our server was super nice and helpful even though it was her first day on the job. So lovely! Will definitely return. read more
Generally, fine, but nothing to write home about. I visited on a Saturday afternoon, and the restaurant offers a relaxed vibe, which is nice. Seats were comfortable inside, and they offer outdoor seating. Service was good and attentive as well. As for the food - I like everything but my entree. I ordered 2 shrimp spring rolls, the lunch phat see ew, and a Thai iced tea. The rolls were crunchy and had a large amount of shrimp in it, which was nice. The Thai iced tea is really good as well; it tastes how you'd think such would taste. The Phat See Ew was the most disappointing for me, as it didn't really have any flavor in it. If I do go back, I'll order something else. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Came here for lunch, it's a great little thai restaurant that's very cozy. The fries were super well seasoned and came with a really yummy sauce. We got the khao phat (which was my favorite), green curry, and phat kaphrao. All of which were very flavorful and not too spicy for my taste. Everything was incredibly reasonably priced, and definitely worth trying it out. read more
Our group arrived at 8:45pm on a Thursday and sat outside on the patio since we had a pup. It's always great when establishments are dog friendly! Since we arrived fairly late, we were told that the kitchen was closing in 20 minutes. We quickly put in our orders and were so excited when our food came out just 10 minutes later! Everything we ordered was delicious and authentic. We ordered beef panang curry, Khao Phat Muu Krob, and Phat kee mao. I only wish my panang curry came with more beef! Overall a great experience and would definitely go back! read more
3 years ago
First time at Same Same but won't be my last Great service and the Phat Kee Mao was delicious Loved their patio as well, ambiance was perfect read more
Got delivery from here and sadly it was the worst Thai food I've ever had. The Khao Soi was super bland with no spice. The soft noodles were alright but the crunchy noodles were soggy. The Phat Kee Mao was not as bad as the Khao Soi but it was too savory. The only flavor I got was that umami but it was overdone. The veggies and noddles were just fine. Overall, just no complexity in the dishes and the flavor that was there wasn't enjoyable. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Food was pretty okay. We sat at the bar and the bartender was pretty cool and attentive. Gave me a new drink when the one I initially got was way too strong. We got the Thai fried chicken with fries. Fries were amazing, chicken was pretty okay. The pad se ew was also okay. Not the best, but this wasn't a traditional Thai spot so I'm not surprised. I'm not sure if I would be back. The food was just okay. read more
I've never had fried chicken at a Thai restaurant. You must try this chicken. The batter is really light and crispy. I got the combo, which is half white snd half dark. The breast is boneless and you get two thighs snd drumsticks. We also go the green curry. As good as any I've had. Pure comfort! I also tried the Same Old (old fashioned). It was also good. We sat outside. On the weekends the street is closed for more tables snd there were plenty on a Saturday night. read more
The food was good, but we chose to sit in the back patio for a little more relaxed outdoor seating experience (inside the music is a little too loud for me, at least at the time I went 8PM on a Sunday), I don't know if I will go back due to how many rats and mice we saw running around in the back patio and along the fence and under tables. At first I saw 1-2 mice getting some nibbles farther away from me, then I saw 3 congregating under the large table and then a big rat scurrying along the fence. Later one ran across the patio from behind me and they were squeaking and running around the entire time we were there. If I went again I think I would do takeout. The food was good I got the phat Thai and my friend got the fried chicken and both were good and our waitress was very nice and came around the perfect amount of times. The outside is very cute but I just could not get comfortable sitting there not knowing when the mice would run around next. We didn't doubt the cleanliness of the restaurant or the quality of the food but just felt a little uncomfortable eating there and were trying to finish our meals quickly to get out of there. read more
6 years ago
Huge portions, and vivacious tastes, with a great assortment of textures! PhatThai- delicious! More than I could eat, will still have a full portion for lunch tomorrow. Chicken wings- crispy with Asian seasonings in the crunch coating. Paired perfectly with the dipping sauce and rice. My Thai cocktail- in an adorable (and large) glass coconut cup. read more
6 years ago
Same Same is tough for me to review. Full disclosure. ..Thai isn't one of my favorite cuisines. It's probably just me, but I feel like it's either good or bad. ..no in between. Perhaps my palate isn't able to discern the subtleties. Same Same tastes like any other good Thai restaurant I've tried. Nice flavors and fresh ingredients. They are pricey as compared to other Thai restaurants. I wouldn't request, but if offered or suggested I'd readily try again. Overall an enjoyable meal. read more
Wow! It was time for some great Thai and yesterday was the case! Election Tuesday and the anxiety were high so we wanted to get out for dinner. After googling outdoor patios for dinner since it was 60 degrees today, I found this gem in Roscoe Village. In the back, they have an orange tented area to sit (hence the photo looking a little orange) with about 8-10 tables. Our server Kris H was friendly and great as he gave suggestions to us since it was the first time we came here. Mo got the Khao Soi Gai whereas I tried their Hat Yai Combo with a side of their fries. Both of our dishes were amazing and tasty! She ordered a few Daybreak Sauv go to along with her dish and I went with the usual Singha. The only negative was some loudmouth who sat in our area who thought he was at Butch McGuire's as he was loud and showing off to the two women he was with. Apparently, he's a regular so if you run into him, move your table if you want a chill evening for dinner. Plenty of parking is available in the hood and I can't wait to come back and try their other dishes in the near future! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Grabbed some to-go from this neighborhood spot. My wife had the crispy pork belly and fried rice and I got the crispy fried chicken (boneless white meat) with sticky rice. Both were tasty and well prepared. Online ordering was a bit of a hassle but just went in placed my order had a cocktail and it was ready in no time. Definitely will be back. read more
First day since more restaurants opened up and they opened up the patio and people were eating. We ordered take out the individual making the drinks was also passing out orders. He had a mask and was very professional. The orders were all spaced out and pick up was fast and easy. Food Pad Thai I got this extra spicy with tofu and shrimp. I am glade I got extra spicy because it was the perfect amount of spicy! Viet wings These were delicious. Very flavorful and crispy. The pieces of chicken were big too Hat yai combo ( this is tenders and bone in chicken) Bone in & Tender: these were crispy and tasted like your usual fried chicken. They were filled with meat. This came with white rice and the rice was very dry and hard. read more
Fun place, lively atmosphere, yummy food. I dropped in here to try out their food as it was my first time in Roscoe village. The small Thai restaurant was jam packed with tables and seemed to be doing well. The menu was variable with several curry and noodle options, as well as fried chicken combos which i will definitely be back to try. The prices were slightly higher than i expected for Thai restaurants but likely inflated for the vibes. I ordered the drunken noodle with tofu which came out very (almost a little too much umami) flavorful. Unfortunately it was missing the sweet/tart flavor that usually comes with the tomato chunks. The flat noodles were slightly overcooked as i tend to enjoy them more chewy. Ultimately i had my fill but wouldn't order their drunken noodle again. When i return I'll likely check out their curries and fried chicken! read more
2 years ago
What a great addition to the neighborhood! This is something Roscoe Village has been desperately needing, and it does not disappoint. Great cocktail options, and a nice variety of entree options as well. This isn't the kind of place that has pages and pages of menu items. No, what they have is a menu tailored to their fresh ingredients, with enough variety to satisfy everyone. Great first visit, and lookingg forward to seeing how they evolve. read more
5 years ago
I've eaten food from here twice: once during a daze halfway through the Sunday Scaries and another time on a busy Friday night; both times have not disappointed! If you're ordering on the delivery apps, they package the food up super thoughtfully. We got the khao soi gai and the khao phat muu krob (more on these in a second!) and we were so glad to see the broth separated from the noodles for the khao soi and a layer of foil separating the pork belly from the rice for the khao phat muu krob to help preserve all the textures. The in-person dining experience was also great! The restaurant itself is very intimate but the vibe was awesome--took me back to the streets of Southeast Asia almost instantly with the lighting, murals and how the kitchen just filled the restaurant with such rich aromas. I wouldn't recommend it for big groups, however. Shout out to the front of the house, Hannah--she ran the whole show and took excellent care of us! Highlight reel: #Khao Soi Gai Delicious. The broth is coconut milk-based so extremely rich and flavorful with the curry. The chicken chunks are plentiful and the fresh shallots and cilantro on top coupled with the crispy noodles and chili paste take the texture and the crunch to another level. #Khao Phat Muu Krob SO. GOOD. I'm a huge fan of pork belly and this dish is definitely a decadent treat. The whole dish overall is delectably umami-on-the-fatty side with the pork belly and the sunny side up egg but I loved the baby corn adding a good crunch and some structure to what could've been a pretty mushy dish. The flavors all work so well together and every bite was satisfying. #Phat Thai We got the combination type. I'm not a fan of a watery Phat Thai so I'm glad that the noodles were not or drowning in sauce. The vegetables were also super fresh and the noodles were cooked perfectly. #Hat Yao This fried chicken tasted home cooked. Loved the fried shallot garnish and the sweet chili oil dipping sauce. Breading was just right and reminded me of how my mom made fried chicken growing up! #Wok Peanuts I loved buying these from street vendors in Southeast Asia and they did such a phenomenal job recreating them. The portions were great too for the price. All in all, I'm super glad to have stumbled upon this place on Door Dash and can't wait to be back! read more
3 years ago
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What vegan options do y'all have?
Our Green Curry, Phat Thai, Phat Kee Mao, Buddha Bowl are all great vegan options :)
Is this place able to accommodate a dairy allergy? No butter, milk, cream etc.
You're in luck, we only have dairy in two items and it can easily be omitted. 😁
Do you have gluten free options?
Yes we do! Our green and panang curry are natural gluten free along with our Buddha bowl. Both our noodle dishes can be prepared gluten free.
What dishes are vegetarian or can be made that way? Thank you!
Both of our noodle dishes, the Buddha bowl, and the green curry can be vegetarian. Along with a few snack options.
I am planning a bday dinner her with some friends on a Sat night. I noticed from their website ,reservations are only accepted for parties of 8 or more. My party size will be slightly under that. How long can we expect to wait for a table?
They have been pretty busy on the weekends. I had a party of 3 this past Saturday around 6:30 and we snagged the last table at the time. About 4 couples came in after us and each had to wait about 15-20 minutes.
