Well now I have two Thai favs in Evanston but when luckier that each one has its own personality....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. read more

Yasotorn Thai Cusine - Summer Rolls - Thai Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Whenever my husband and I called to place a to go order. they just answer the phone "hello". This is 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. read more

We ordered carry out one night but it looks like we're gonna have to dine in sometime. They have a rooftop that looks nice from outside. I ordered the basil ground chicken and it was tasty but wish I had gone spicier. I paid for hot sauce but it wasn't spicy to my taste either. We also had the Thai curry puffs appetizer. I thought it's supposed to have chicken but ours were vegetarian. We also ordered two entrees that both came with rice but we were only given one small rice take out container for both of us. Still, the food was good and we'd order from them again. read more

Yasotorn Thai Cusine - basil ground chicken with broccoli added - Thai Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I ordered takeout. I had a panang curry with crispy noodles. It was good. The broth was a little on the sweet side but I enjoyed it. Next time I'll probably order it a little more spicy. I also got chicken curry puffs. The puffs were actually really good but I don't think they had chicken. They were like an Indian vegetable samosa. Maybe they gave me something else and I didn't notice but either way very good. read more

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Love that they have crispy noodle options since I love the taste and texture! Got crispy noodle panang curry and crispy noodle pad see ew. I really enjoyed my curry and ran out before I finished all the crispy noodles. Would definitely want to try the massaman curry next. The flavor of the pad see ew was good but it was very saturated with the sweet/salty flavor--perhaps needed a little dilution. Thai iced tea was good, typical taste but on the sweeter side! Got a to-go order and it was ready in ~10mins! When we went to pick-up the order, got to see the inside of the restaurant and it looked like a relaxed place to eat--eating there requires a few steps to get to the main area and there's a rooftop patio for warmer days. read more

Excellent food and attention to detail. Happy to have discovered this place. Really enjoyed the summer rolls and the fried tofu. The sticky rice was missing that hint of sweetness, but it's rice, so you kind of expect it to be bland. Overall, would recommend enthusiastically. read more

Tonight I had the very worst mini eggrolls I've ever had in my very long life. These tasted like freezer burned logs put in the microwave for way too long. Serious cardboard. I want my eight dollars back! This is such a great place and we've always had excellent food dining in. Something happened tonight. based on my other experiences I would say give it a try but not the cardboard mini logs! read more

Very rarely do you have come across a restaurant these days that has a great atmosphere, great service and great food. Yasotorn is a hidden gem that has all 3! Easily one of my new favorite restaurants. Their rooftop patio was calm, quiet and relaxing. A few other diners but not loud or overwhelming on Friday night. It was literally tucked away with trees around. The restaurant seems to be in an old house. Our server was prompt, kind and aware of allergies. The food tasted fresh, homemade and plenty of vegetables. Large portions! I also found the pricing to be so fair. We had fresh summer rolls with amazing peanut sauce. Pad Thai, Pad Woon Sen and fried rice. It was absolutely delicious! I have a gluten allergy and my friend is vegetarian, they had plenty of options for both of us. It is so hard to find restaurant food that tastes fresh I swear. This was like someone's mom just bought the ingredients today and made it for us. I must say.. any of these negative reviews.. I'm not sure what would please these people, it was fantastic. I would highly recommend and can't wait to come back. read more

Had lunch there today, first time dining there. Food was excellent and portions were generous! we sat at a table on the rooftop deck as the weather was good. Overall we were pleasantly surprised and we will be back! read more

Hubby wanted Thai again and we decided to try this place again since we liked the Panang curry, only we ordered it with salmon instead of the chicken we got last time since it was tough. We also ordered the gyoza (pot stickers) after another customer said they were good. And they were. The Panang curry was just as tasty as last time, but the salmon was too well done. It was downright tough and chewy! Not sure if it's because we ordered less than an hour before closing time so they were rushing? Yet we were AGAIN disappointed. We're really trying to like this place so we will definitely go with the shrimp and if the 3rd time isn't a charm we will move on. read more

The food was very good. Huge portions. Tight eating space. Not a lot of privacy for conversing. Really warm inside. Service was distant but fine. read more

Gotta get back here with the patio is open. (missed all of 2023). Reasonable prices for Thai American classics plus a few ethnic specialties. Free neighborhood parking around the corner. Some of the chairs are just a little wobbly - a screwdriver or hex wrench would fix that quick I think? Went with the baby egg rolls, tom yum chicken, and spicy basil (chicken) and pad thai (chicken). (table picks all around went with chicken). Primary, 2nd floor dining area, is small and team based service. read more

The ambiance was so warm and welcoming. We sat on the outdoor patio. The service was super friendly and quick. We ate around 430pm on a Monday so a little slower. Food was delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Yasotorn Thai Cusine - Outdoor patio - Thai Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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The space is very cute with three levels and outdoor seating. There are items clearly labeled if they can be made vegan or gluten free. If you are vegan I would recommend mentioning it as some menu items do need modifications to be made vegan while others do not so it doesn't hurt to double check! The pad Thai was flavorful but the noodles are very thin and it reminded me more of pad wo on sen. The pad kee mao was also delicious but is spicy. As somebody who enjoys spicy food I thought it was perfect but know some can be sensitive to spice. I think the prices are also a great value and would definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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Ordered from here last night, and while the food was delivered pretty quickly, the quality was not it. We ordered Panang Chicken Curry, Tom Yum Vegetable Soup, and Sticky Mango Rice. All of these dishes had more liquid than substance. For what we paid, I felt a little robbed. I also asked that the chicken curry be mild in spice and it was so hot, I had to give it to my husband. I was looking forward to this meal after a long day of driving, but this wasn't it. I paid $60 for the whole meal and ended up liking only the rice. read more

We ordered delivery since we saw it was new on the app. Pad Thai - one of the best ones that I've had in Chicago! We are definitely going to order this again. It hit the spot. Panang curry - pretty flavorful. It was our second favorite of the three items Pad woonsen - flavorful but a bit salty Overall, we're excited to reorder from here again on the future! read more

Yasotorn Thai Cusine - Pad Thai, Pad Woonsen, Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

While walking around Evanston, we felted a bit hungry. I craved for Thai food. Joseph searched for some places. Yasotorn Thai Cuisine popped up. We decided to give this place a try. So glad we did! After reviewing the menu, I ordered the vegetarian egg rolls for appetizer, and Pad Kee Mao for my entree. The dish came with large flat noodles, carrots, broccoli, mung beans, sliced cabbage, and green peppers. The food tasted divine! I enjoyed every morsel. I felt like 5 star chef prepared my food. Joseph ordered the Hoi Tom. He said it tasted good. It came with mussels. Our food took about 23 minutes to arrive. But well worth the wait! It appeared the locals, and students, frequent this restaurant often. After eating at Yasotorn, people could go shopping at Trader Joe's or visit one of the quaint local shops. When in Evanston, drop by Yasotorn Thai Cuisine. Bring friends, dates, and / or family. I highly recommend it. read more

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While the food is good, they cannot prepare food or deliver on time. Their staff make statements that is later refuted by other staffer. Been waiting for delivery schedule at 6:45 and is now 8:05. I was told it was ready and waiting for deliver at 7:10 when I called again at 8 said it hadn't been prepared and was waiting for the driver. read more

I am a huge fan of Yasotorn, especially in the summertime when you can eat on their lovely rooftop! Their Thai food is top-notch, and they even have a wide array of Gluten-Free options. I brought a friend with Celiac here and she was thrilled with how well they handled their food and had no issues with cross-contamination. I would make sure to clarify the issue of cross-contamination though just to be sure! I have dined in and taken out food from here multiple times, and it it always delicious and plentiful servings. It is a great spot for some authentic Thai food. read more

Yasotorn Thai Cusine - Thai Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

The good and the bad of Yasotorn The good - the panang curry was super fantastic - the spicy basil dish was good too The bad: - terrible loud elevator music going on - maybe this was a fluke but one dish came out and then 20 min later, the others came out. Overall though - I really liked this place. Also - I appreciated that gluten free and vegan was labeled so well on their menu. The people were super nice. If you come here, get the panang curry !!!! OMG - so good ! Just be prepared for the Lawrence welk style music. read more

I love the food here, especially the noodles (pad woonsen). Curries are also very flavorful, especially the red curry. I highly recommend for takeout. If you prefer dining in they have some sitting room. The rooftop has a great vibe for a warmer day; the decor was bright and inviting. The service here was quite slow and they brought out 1 dish at a time which was nice in a way because everything was fresh, but it was a little odd. However would eat again! read more

The 'Tiger Cry' Is my favorite pleasure here. My Mom loves the Gyoza (Pot Stickers) and they are good. The Spring rolls are not as good as the Gyoza. The Tom Yum Soup is really good. I wish the large actually was larger container due to the price. They Deliver on Christmas Eve. They are busy so place order early read more

This place is so cozy with great food! Big fan of the massaman curry and the mango sticky rice!

3 hours to for the delivery to come. I called at the 2 hour mark and they asked me to pick it up even though I paid for delivery with tip. They had no interest in making it up. Food is good and they do a good job with gluten allergies, but this was a horrible experience. Previous delivery orders have also been cancelled after 30 minutes. Once again, quality food, but don't order if you live outside of the immediate area and want reliable delivery. read more

Really good Thai food ! It's BYOB which is great. Everything I've eaten there is delicious.

The best hidden gem rooftop in Evanston!!! The patio was so cute, and each dish was so flavorful and delish! We had great service and will definitely be back!! read more

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Fried tofu and chicken pad thai were absolutely incredible! The crunchiness of the tofu was perfect and not oily tasting at all. The sweet and sour sauce was perfectly seasoned and the addition of peanuts was a nice texture. The pad thai noodles were cooked to perfection, I find a hard time finding authentic pad thai but Yasotorn did that exactly! We came in around an hour before close and our service was extremely kind and quick. Sitting on the rooftop was a little windy at times but perfect for a summer night. If I am ever back in the Evanston area I am absolutely stopping by again! read more

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Really enjoyed this place! The service is slow but the food is delicious. So it's great if you're coming with a group of people and you can chat while enjoying/waiting for your food. They have a nice rooftop upstairs where you can enjoy your meal. The staff here are nice and sweet. Would come here again! read more

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This restaurant is severely understaffed resulting in very slow service and To Go orders that are extremely late coming out of the kitchen. The owner hasn't fixed this problem, in fact it's just gotten worse. Avoid Yasotorn at weekends and peak hours. Hire more staff please! Still standing here waiting 40 minutes and counting for my order. read more

Came here cause it's close to home. It's a BYOB place which is nice. We came early for dinner. We had the potstickers (5) and the crab rangoon (5). both came with sauces and some shredded red cabbage. Both are really good. Nice and crunchy. The cream cheese was creamy and fresh. We had the Hot Tod? It was a seafood pancake with a bunch of mussels, shrimp crispy on a bed of sprouts. It's best to eat there. It was hard to get that crispiness back reheated. Finally we had the red curry beef. It comes with a bowl of rice. super good. the service was attentive but not pushy. They have a patio which we might try next time. Definitely on our repeat list. read more

I really appreciate that they will let you sit on the patio even when it's coat weather. Great thai at a good price. We thought it was really funny that the women's bathroom has a fish motif whereas the men's wall tile is surprisingly provocative. read more

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This place was super tasty and quaint, I liked the split level dining room decorated with lots of art. I saw they had a deck on the second floor overlooking dempster. That looks great to relax on during the summer. Anyway, I had the hoi tod which is similar to Vietnamese Bahn xeo. It's a giant savory crepe, has a good amount of egg content and have mussel meat incorporate, it's fried to a tasty crisp and served on top of bean sprouts, we also tried sone pad kee mao. This is a great quaint date spot in my opinion, the food and service were great. Great menu. I'll definitely be coming back regularly. read more

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Yasotorn is a hidden gem Thai place in Evanston! Siam Splendour is very popular and reigns as most people's Evanston Thai place, but I'd argue that Yasotorn is just as good! The location of the restaurant was super unique--seemed like it was literally in someone's house. We sat on the second floor balcony which was adorable and felt like we were eating in a cozy tree house! We ordered Satay to start which was very yummy and served as a light snack. We also got the Panang Curry and Pad Thai which both came in HUGE portions. I loved both dishes and I think they were a great deal for the price. We also ordered the Thai Tea which was one of the highlights (and dramas) of the night. One note is that the service here is truly phenomenal. One of the servers started playing the saxophone halfway through the night which was a welcome surprise! I also had one of the most embarrassing moments of my life when I accidentally spilled my Thai Tea all over myself. Everyone was super understanding about the incident even though I was mortified, and that is something I was extremely grateful for. Definitely check Yasotorn out! And be very careful not to knock your Thai tea over! read more

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I loved the atmosphere to this restaurant. Perfect for a date. The food was just as good as the location. The egg rolls were small but packed plenty of food inside of it. There wasn't any wasted space within the creepy shell. My pad woon sen was so good. I asked for it spicy and they delivered. Very good flavor from start to finish. read more

Yasotorn Thai Cusine - Pad Woon Sen - Thai Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Do you like a menu with a wide range of choices? How about service that makes you feel like family? Then, I recommend Yasotorn Thai for some fine Thai cuisine. Sitting upstairs looking out on the street is just another perk. read more

So happy I found this place ! It will definitely be my go to. You can taste the tamarind paste in the pad Thai and teh veggies on all the plates were fresh. Red curry was delicious too not spicy. Knocked off a star because the salmon was completely raw on the inside and although they remade it I feel like they could've at least given a free side of sticky rice. Crab Rangoons 5/5 - the carrots and crab inside are tasty and cream cheese didn't overpower. The inside is super cute and had a calm quiet vibe read more

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I have been going to Yasotorn for a few years. I recognize it is a very basic local restaurant. Tonight both service and quality of the food were terrible. We asked to see the manager or owner because as long time customers, we wanted to share the experience so it can be avoided in future. We were told they were not available...so since they could not bother to speak with us or address the situation with any genuine concern, I am leaving my complaint here. read more

I don't like to review a place negatively unless I've given it a fair shot. So I've tried Yasotorn 3 times now and every time it's gotten worse and worse. The first time the food was average at best so I thought maybe the chef was just having an off day. So I came back a second time. Sub par again. I gave it a couple months before I came back for my third and final time and the food absolutely made me sick. This place is understaffed, overpriced, and they do NOT respect food allergies. They also do not understand the difference between vegetarian and vegan so if you have friends or family you love with preferences or allergies, go elsewhere. read more

Just tried this new restaurant for lunch. The staff is delightful. Mimi waited on us and was so sweet and full of information. We ordered delicious Pad Thai. Large portions of extremely fresh food. The Satay chicken was tender and moist served with a homemade peanut sauce and cucumber salad. The chicken and shrimp egg roll was lightly fried and so tasty. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful with touched of Thai art and woodwork. I will definitely go back. read more

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I had wanted to try out the adorable rooftop dining area, so when my friend from California was in town, we went there. We discovered upon arrival that it's BYOB, which is fine. We both had pad Thai (mine with shrimp, hers with chicken) and they both were good but tasted great the next day as leftovers. The service was fast and friendly. Will definitely go back. read more