We came to Silli Kori during a weeknight to celebrate a birthday. It was our first time coming here and it did not disappoint. Our party of 4 ordered crab rangoon and the fried chicken wings as appetizers. For our entrees we ordered a curry dish, shrimp fried rice, pad se ewe (crispy) and the son in law eggs. Portions were great. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and were already talking about what they would like to try next time. Service was great and the food came out fast. The atmosphere was enjoyable and intimate enough for small groups to dine together. read more

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We returned last week for my birthday with friends visiting from Toronto and were highly disappointed in the food, service and overall experience. We had called ahead to reserve a table and yet there was none available when we arrived. After waiting a bit, we were finally sat down but took about 30 minutes for the solo server to come by. She was clearly over-worked and exhausted and trying her best to keep it together but also in near tears. The food didn't even taste authentic - one of the dishes that should've had lemongrass actually had just basil instead. Maybe they ran out of ingredients? The corn fritters weren't fully cooked on the inside and doughy. And then, a homeless person high on drugs walked in and started asking each table for food. No one did anything about this and it made the whole experience even more awkward. read more

Stopped by to pick up some dinner and I was wishing my husband was with me so we could dine in! Really beautiful space. I was promptly greeted and my food was ready in about 15-20! I'll be coming back to this spot often. Pad Woon Sen can vary a lot from place to place and I really enjoy theirs! Diet Coke and Egg Rolls to make it a well rounded takeout night read more

This unfortunately was a miss for me. I ordered three dishes and none of them had any flavor. It was all pretty bland which was really unfortunate. Even the spicy udon noodles were bland. There was some heat but no flavor. read more

While traveling from California to Chicago, was visiting the Humboldt Park area. On the way back, I passed by this Thai restaurant Silli Kori right in Division St. They advertised a lunch special, which worked out perfectly. The place is cute and I was served right away. I absolutely love Thai food and being so far from home, I didn't know what to expect. I was in for a surprise. I ordered the Pad Thai which came with a small side salad. So delicious! And the Pad Thai was literally one of the best that I've had. You mix it yourself. We plan to be back in Chicago later in the year. I hope to visit here again in the near future. read more

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Not the best Thai I've had and certainly not for that price. My husband and I are big pad-see-ew fans and spent over $40 for two orders. There was a lack of noodles and chicken, with way too many carrots. At that price point, we expected far better. read more

This restaurant is tucked away in division and such an amazing find! Very nice inside and the service was great. Now the food was great and for such a great price. Highly recommend the specialty dishes! Son in law eggs blew me away! read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Son in Law Eggs - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Decided to go here on a spur of the moment while out one day. The place was empty, but it was 4 pm. on a weekday. Service was fast, and the food came out in a reasonable time. Short rating: Fresh Rolls: 1 out of 5 Kao Soi: 3 out of 5 Son In Law Eggs: 5 out of 5 First, the fresh rolls are not spring rolls. It is mostly vegetables and comes with a sliver of tofu and a vinegar based sauce. You can add shrimp to the dish, but you barely get any shrimp in it. While the dish may be fresh, it is lacking in flavor for me. The Kao Soi is a curry egg noodle soup. While I think this was a good dish, it was a bit mild in the flavor for me. The flavor is good, but it's just a feeling of wanting more. I would eat it again, but it wouldn't be my first choice. Finally, the Son and Law eggs dish. This was the star of the show, and it packed all the flavor that I missed from the other dishes. I recommend the beef with this dish instead of the chicken. The seasoning in this dish tastes soy sauce based, and it is done very well. The eggs in the dish are hardboiled and fried. It is very unique and delicious. read more

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Looking for an amazing lunch without breaking the bank? Look no further. Pleasantly surprised by this gem tucked away in Wicker Park. They have a SMOKING deal for weekday lunch. For $12, you get an app and a select main. Add miso soup for $3? Oh, don't have to tell me twice. Even their other options on the menu aren't crazy priced. Amazing flavor, indoor and outdoor seating, and will definitely be back! read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Menu Lunch Special - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is by far one of my favorite spots to grab pad thai in the city. I love coming here and eating in, as well as grabbing takeout on my way home from work. I haven't really strayed from my usual chicken pad thai, but I've had a few of the appetizers with groups, and they were all great. read more

Parking all over division. This spot is so comfy and home-y. Server/bartender was so kind and explained the menu. Recommended a light Japanese beer that I enjoyed thoroughly. My partner's tummy was delightfully happy and the price point is affordable! Come here, trust me. read more

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Pim is incredibly sweet and kind. We visited the restaurant during our lunch break and took advantage of the lunch special, which was an amazing value. The crab Rangoons were excellent, and the curry had the perfect balance of flavor and spice. Since the weather was hot outside, we decided to enjoy our meal indoors. I could easily see myself becoming a regular here. read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Massaman Curry - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The first impression is that it is that the decor is modern but inviting. It was my impression that even though the space is nice, the majority of the business seems to be carryout and delivery, so we received really attentive service being one of a few diners dining in. We ordered fresh spring rolls, miso, massaman curry and Woonsen. Everything was so delicious but the massaman curry was next level for me. It was a visually beautiful dish and the taste was outstanding! read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Massaman Curry - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came to get lunch at this unassuming Asian restaurant on Division. It turned out to only be doing takeout so I got it to go. Silli Kori is casually elegant and certainly it's not silly. Has pretty good prices for the quality. There's lunch specials and many things for any preferences of tastes. At lunch is the best time to come. It had pretty affordable lunch specials going on. This is only for weekdays. Has a lot to choose from. It's about $9 for the cheapest specials. Pick a noodle or rice. Then choose a protein. It's a few bucks or more for each. This then comes with a side. Add a few more bucks if wanting a soup. The one I got was the woonsen noodles, and I got it with tofu. Appetizer was the vegetable tempura. The noodles were those glassy ones and came with a good variety of vegetables. Carrots, long beans, and more. This was a good amount for the cheap price. Has only dinner on Sundays, but the rest of the week also has lunch. It only does takeout earlier so plan ahead about when to go make an order. There's plenty of options for meat eaters and vegetarians. read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Woonsen Noodles And Vegetable Tempura - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Silli Kori's food, especially as a vegetarian, is savory, flavorful, and balanced. The service is quick and the wait staff is attentive to small details. The ambiance is quiet and cozy. It can get a little warm in the restaurant in the summertime, but a cold Thai iced tea (which was delightful) can fix that quite readily! read more

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Wow welcome to my new favorite pad Thai restaurant. IYKYK that I love pad Thai and whenever I try a new Thai place, I have to order pad Thai (and crab Rangoon) regardless of what else sounds good. This pad Thai was perfect. Flavors were balanced between sweet, tangy, and a little spicy. Textures were varied; noodles, sprouts, and it was all covered in an egg sheath. Creative, beautiful, and completely satisfying. I added a little extra chili sauce, but that's to my own taste. The base entree was delicious. The crab Rangoon were amazing too, I loved that they included green onion into the mix. Furthermore, you cannot beat the cocktails. 1- because they excellent and 2- because they're soooo affordable ($11 for a Singapore sling). I will be back and this will be my top recommendation for pad Thai and my top restaurant request when I'm in the Wicker area. read more

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I ordered Pad Thai and crab rangoon for carry out via phone. Showed up in 20 mins and the food was already ready. The crab Rangoon was the perfect crispy crust. The pad Thai was delicious and the portions were big, I got 2 meals out of this order. If you're looking to satisfy your Thai cravings I would recommend going here! read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Pad Thai, Crab Rangoon - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious food. Nice small place. Our server, Pim was excellent, friendly and helpful. First time there and will be back. Prices were great too. Son-in-law eggs dish was outstanding. Also had tiramisu and it was really good. read more

Recently, I've been loving Thai food and have been trying more Thai places around Chicago and this is in my top 3 favorites so far! The portion sizes are generous, especially for the reasonable price point. The menu is on the smaller side but with the great quality of each dish, you won't be disappointed. Gyoza - perfectly crisp, savory, and plenty of filling, loved the sauce! Son in law eggs - I've never seen this dish at any other Thai places so I was really intrigued to try this. I absolutely loved it, full of flavor! It comes with fried soft boiled eggs, spicy basil beef rice bowl with sweet tamarind sauce. Pad Thai - wrapped under a sheath of eggs, this was a really delicious pad Thai. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I went during a weekday for dinner so we were the only ones in the restaurant besides a few people eating outside on the patio, so service was quick, but it looked like there was only one person working. The place is casual and cozy. Will be back to try the other menu items! read more

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Amazing Thai food, reliably very good!! The spring rolls and spicy udon noodles Lovely staff :) read more

Good experience every time, both takeout and eat-in. Friendly staff, delicious Thai cuisine, good prices. Sidewalk patio on Division is a plus, and there's some shade from trees and a few tables have umbrellas. Not the biggest menu, but I'd rather have a menu I can trust everything on it will be very good. They have a bar but I'm not sure anything about it except that it exists. read more

This restaurant was a unique Thai place I've been wanting to try, and this particular rainy day was perfect for it. Though we were pretty much the only ones in the restaurant, the food was delicious. They were out of some items however. We ordered the crispy curry rice salad, which was delicious and refreshing. The kao soi was tasty but heartier. We also got a yellow curry with shrimp off menu, which my mom loved. Finally, we had pad Thai with tofu. This was delicious as well. I enjoyed the unique dishes that aren't typically seen at Thai restaurants, and all the flavors were tasty without being too heavy. Great find on division! read more

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I had a fabulous meal here. Being a huge Thai food fanatic, when I saw that this restaurant served son-in-law eggs, I knew I had to try it! It's a rare menu item that I haven't seen anywhere else in Chicago. The ambiance of this restaurant is a vibrant, busy bar-restaurant (perhaps designed to mimic the energetic, casual atmosphere of a local Thai restaurant stall?). The service was great. I sat at an outdoor table and got to enjoy the warm evening while I waited for my food. The food was perfect. Son-in-law eggs are soft boiled eggs that are deep fried, rendering the outside surface of the egg browned and slightly crisp. The eggs are dressed with a tangy tamarind sauce, and is also served with beef and rice. Simply delicious! Also, for anyone who's interested in culinary lore, the dish was supposedly invented by a mother who learned that her son-in-law was not treating her daughter well-- she served him a pair of fried up eggs, a not-so-subtle dig at his manhood. Pretty badass if you ask me. read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Son in Law Eggs - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We wanted to try something new/different than your typical Thai restaurant. Silli Kori had some unique appetizers and entrees that were unavailable anywhere else we've seen. For an appetizer, we ordered the Avocado Tempura, which was absolutely delicious (but so is everything fried?!). The avocado tasted fresh, and the dipping sauce was a spectacular complement. For the entree, I ordered the Tom Yum River Prawn soup because many Yelpers seemed to have raved about this dish (Creamy Lemongrass Spiced Broth over Glass Noodles, Mushrooms & Cilantro). If you are very sensitive to the pungent seafood smell and taste, this dish may not be for you. It was a little fishy in my opinion. The lemongrass and cilantro did not mask the taste of the seafood. I wouldn't order it again. The entree was pretty generously portioned, and the prawns were large. The other members in my group really liked their dishes (not fishy!): Kao Soi and the Son In Law Eggs Parking on division is a pain! There's a bunch of metered parking in the area, but they're usually always full. So make sure you carve out time to look for parking! read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Tom Yum River Prawns / Tom Yum Soup - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Silli Kori is pretty cute/well maintained inside. The staff have been nice both times I've been. They have a lunch special for an app & entree- which is what brought me in both times. Both times it was empty other than myself. Not sure what the ambiance is like on the evenings. Many vegetarian options on the menu read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Sesame tofu (lunch special) - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Always such friendly service here. Red curry is my jam and theirs passes the test. I love an extra serving of veggies added to mine and they don't hold back on it!which isn't the case at a lot of Thai places I've tried. Also their egg rolls are HUGE and delicious! Not those sad tiny ones you often get from nearby places. read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Egg Rolls (2) - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First of all, i want to say that this place was pretty busy. If you wanna eat here good luck finding parking. I understand due to covid we get a certain time limit, however when we got there and order they told us we had only 20 minutes to eat. My family and I felt uninvited/ not welcome. We felt rush to order and we felt like we were not getting any help. Due to the fact that we felt rush to eat, we decided to take our food to go and when we ask that the waitress gave us a mean look. We werent help as much as other people there and to be very honest they were assisting the white people the most. I would not recommend my friend and family here. If i could give a a zero star i would. For the food: The egg rolls was very plain, it had no salt or anything. The appearance of it look good and tasty, however it did not taste how it look. Plain eggroll. The fried avocado; that was also plain, no flavor or nothing. The only thing that made it taste good was the sauce. All of the entrees we got was just too sweet. Everything i taste was sweet. Such as the son in laws egg , it had beef with beans, rice and fried eggs. That one i thought it would be more on the savory side instead of sweet side. I did not enjoy it. The pad thai was sweet as well, it just didnt have a lot of flavor. I was disappointed especially being really immersed and knowing how a dish should taste like. It was a truly disappointment. Lastly, the fried rice, it was just too sweet. I need savory and half of these food I thought was going to have a flavorful taste mixture of savory and sweet. I am really disappointed. Overall, I would not come back here. Bad parking, too busy, feel unwelcome, rush, bad flavor and i wouldnt bring my friend nor family here. read more

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Contemporary hip mixed with traditional Thai classics and fusion Food: Moo ping - 5/5 - delicious marinaded grilled pork skewer/kabob Pad Thai - 4.5/5 - very good, plus interesting style of egg omelette over the top of the noodles Pad kee mow - 5/5 - spicy classic wide rice noodle Pad see ew - 4.5/5 - very good flavor, but a little bit imbalanced due to too much veggies Lard Na - 4/5 - very good but not outstanding Kori's favorite noodle - 4.5/5 - interesting creative dish; outstanding for its uniqueness Udon noodle soup - 2.5/5 - disappointment to say the least Cashew entree - 4.5/5 - nice balance of cashews, onions, pineapples plus protein Son in law eggs - 5/5 - delicious aromatic basil ground beef with poached eggs over rice Red curry - 3/5 - nice spicy flavor but on the bland side and needed to be more sweet... and why so many vegetables thrown in here??? Massaman curry - 4.5/5 - comes with beef, this fusion style made it more unique than other places Green curry - 4.5/5 - very delicious contender Panang curry - 5/5 - very impressed by how delicious this one came out to be Carrot cake - 4.5/5 - my partner is apparently in love with this Ambience: Beautiful, cozy, dim lit with available outdoor seating Service: Fast and very friendly read more

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We've been meaning to try this place for a while and last week we finally did! We don't know much about Thai cuisine so we got just about every starter including the corn fritters, gyoza, crispy roll, and chicken wings. We also got the Tom Yum River Prawn to split. The crispy roll wasn't super flavorful, but we enjoyed everything else! The drinks were good as well. Service was a little slow even though the restaurant wasn't busy. They seemed to be doing a lot of takeout so perhaps they were understaffed. We sat outside so we were able to hear the jazz music from Innjoy next door. That was fun! All in all, I would come back here. Their lunch menu looks pretty different from their dinner menu so I'm curious what that is like. read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Gyoza, chicken wings, crispy roll - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was actually quite surprised by the food from Silli Kori. We had ordered for pick up via Chowbus and food was ready to go as I pulled up. While COVID has limited dine in options, I'll say take out and to go orders are so streamlined from just about everywhere now. Love it. For food, we did the Son in Law Eggs (lol... what a silli name) but very interesting. Fried soft boiled eggs with spicy basil beef served over rice with a nice sweet tamarind sauce over. Highly doubt it's authentic Thai cuisine, but without a doubt that was one tasty dish! Yums. Also did a basil eggplant entree. While I'm most familiar with basil chicken, the eggplant was a nice touch of trying something a bit different. For our last entree we ordered was the Pad Thai. I think a lot of time in Thai food, I find that they add too much sugar in some of their dishes, but this Pad Thai was spot on. All in all a great meal to go. Price point is pretty nice and won't break the bank. Will definitely be back for more. 'Til next time, cheers! read more

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I tried this place for the first time a few days ago and got take out. The food was solid it's not my favorite Thai place but it's still very good. read more

Always a friendly staff with fresh food. This is a family owned and operated business who seems to genuinely care about each customer that enters their business. read more

I ordered takeout for delivery after reading reviews about their son-in-law eggs. This was my GrubHub order: Son-in-law Eggs Green curry with tofu Tom yum soup with chicken The SIL egg dish seemed so unique! It was half basil minced beef and half boiled eggs with a sweet tamarind sauce and fried onion. Everything was served on a bed of rice, garnished with Thai basil and cilantro. It was a little pricey (~$15) and did not have as much of a basil sauce or much flavor as it looks. I'm glad I tried it, but I won't be ordering this again. This was my first time in general having food here. The green curry was the perfect amount of spicy (I'd say medium) with plenty of bamboo shoots, eggplant, bell peppers and tofu. I could have several meals from this portion because their curry was so rich! I also got the chicken Tom yum soup with was my favorite. Packed with lemongrass flavor and the sour-tang I was craving on a cold winter night in Chicago. In also made this last several servings and the best part was for leftovers, I added white rice into the soup and microwaved everything so it was like. Tom yum rice soup porridge. To sum it up, I'd say Silli Kori serves good food, some unique dishes, and their portions are generous, depending on what you get. I gave this place 3 stars for a middle of the road rating, but I think this place can grow on me. Next time, I plan to try their pad Thai, drunken noodles, and pad see ew. read more

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We came here on a whim, and we were very impressed with the food and prices! The portions were also generous. The service was friendly and attentive. To start, we had the corn fritters (not pictured) and crispy rolls. The corn fritters were great, and the crispy rolls reminded me of Vietnamese egg rolls. They were light, so a sauce may have made it more flavorful. For our entree, my bf got the sons in law eggs rice bowl, and I got the green curry pasta. I highly recommend this dish- The scallops were perfectly seared, and the green curry, eggplant, basil, and noodles were so tasty, just a hint of spice. I would not hesitate ordering this again! read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Crispy Roll, Son in Law Eggs, Green Curry Pasta - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm surprised this place has such good reviews. Maybe it was an off night. Pad ka praw: big chunks of ground chicken that tastes like they sautéed it in water and a dash of soy sauce for color Pad Thai: mushy and so bland like they ran out of sauce. It's tough to prevent mushy noodles with delivery, but some restaurants are able to do it Red curry: I expected the sauce would be bland and watery like the rest, but it was decent. White rice: a doughy block of mushy rice. read more

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Wow, this meal was a real treat for a nomadic Asian couple craving authentic Thai food. We had our fair share of fusion in Chicago (restaurants with menus including thai+sushi+dimsum), and just wanted some of that spicy fish sauce flavor in our dinner. Silli Koori has a beautiful patio out front and while they are neighbors to some lively pubs, you are relatively shielded from the street noise. We enjoyed the music that we heard and were able to converse at our normal volumes. Our server was very kind and helpful when we had questions about the menu. She even brought out a candle from inside for us for our "date night"! We ordered the fried chicken wings as an app, and for entrees we got the son in law eggs, crunchy rice salad, and the khao soi. Wow, we were blown away by all of it. The salad was my personal favorite with the crispiest most savory rice, wrapped in a fresh lettuce leaf to balance out the acidic bite of the filling. My partner devoured the khao soi - we normally eat our meals family style but it was clear who enjoyed what more. I loved the khao soi too but was more in the mood for crunchies, so I took a few bites of the creamy noodles with tender chuck roast & fried bits on top, and let him have the rest. The son in law eggs were tasty and served with some well seasoned ground beef. We were too full to finish it during dinner so we polished it off for lunch the next day ^.^ If you are looking for something truly flavorful and not just tofu pad thai for your next date night, please give Silli Koori a try! We were transported back to our month in Chiang Mai for the course of our meal. It truly made our weekend...we were happier here than when we dined at Alinea the night before read more

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Chicken satay hits different. My favorite food here is the chicken satay, always cooked so perfectly and comes with a peanut sauce. Then pad woonsen is always so good!! And lastly the cucumber salad is my favorites, it's sweet and vinegary and just not something I am used to but so delicious. Staff is so friendly and kind. I love this place! read more

This is just for a review on a take out order for my Panang Curry with shrimp. I found it to be slightly overpriced for what I got to be quite honest, but the flavor, spice, and warmth was great. I do feel like the texture was a bit to watered down for me though. In general, it's a bit thicker of a curry soup, but this one was runny. I still really liked the taste though, and my friend said normally when he orders from her that it isn't so runny, so maybe it was just an off day. I really want to try their pad kee mao though! read more

Incredible spot! Stopped here for lunch - they have wonderful specials! Went with the beef Pad Thai with a side of Crab Rangoon! When I came to pick it up, they said it wasn't ready yet (despite it saying it was on the app), but it only took ~10 minutes for the order to come out. The staff was very friendly and accommodating - was given a Thai iced tea while I waited which was very kind! Will definitely be back to sit down as the interior was well decorated, a very nice vibe! This was the best Pad Thai I have found in Chicago, and the crab Rangoon was equally as impressive. Check out their lunch specials! read more

This unassuming Thai restaurant nestled into wicker park might be easy to pass by but I'd recommend giving it a try. Especially if you want a nice patio, fantastic service, and a meal that won't make you feel so bloated you can't enjoy the rest of your day/evening. The drinks are good. The menu is small but well executed. You truly can't go wrong. Luckily I live close so I've been through a few times. The pad Thai is great. I enjoy the salads as well which are larger than expected. This weekend it was the beef salad. read more

Silli Kori | Thai - Beef Salad - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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