Thai Aree House in Chicago - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I think this place is neat. The guy at the counter always explains everything and makes sure everything is in bag and that you aren’t missing anything.

A very nice place to go to when your craving for Thai foods. Their Kang Green Curry is the best!

First time eating Thai foods. Their noodle dishes are very tasty. I'm coming back here for sure.

Seriously delicious food- the noodle dishes are our goto 🔥Literally fire cus they're so spicy (in a good way) Owners are the sweetest too! *Carry out only *They typically close May - mid July

The food was delicious, and the staff were very courteous.

Food was delicious. The owner is the nicest person alive. Making this a regular spot for pick up. Cannot recommend more

Delicious and affordable. Spicy! Larb was amazing as was the panang curry.

Like visiting Thailand cooked by your Thai family. Always friendly, super attentive, can be prepared to all levels of spice, super delicious, and highly recommend! Have visited for decades and always positively memorable!

Delicious and affordable. Spicy! Larb was amazing as was the panang curry. Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully decked out with extras.

This place is great! Small family owned spot with excellent food and service

Incredible mom and pop restaurant—they are so sweet. Be careful ordering spice levels; this restaurant is not messing around. Trust me and start with the medium. Even the salad with fresh vegetables and tofu at medium spice was a challenge. Wash down with the duck noodle soup containing wide rice noodles, and a clear full-bodied broth—perfect for a cold or sick day. Take-out only although the ambience and decor were great. Support this small business! Update: The Masaman curry is so comforting from the rich and creamy coconut milk. We ordered the Noodle Kee Mow (stir fried rice noodles with tomato, basil leaves, onions, bean sprouts and hot chili pepper) in medium and it was enough spice to cover the two other entrees and appetizer.

Everytime I dine in at Thai Aree House, I always get their Pad Thai. Each bite is an explosion of flavors. It's so satisfying that I always order extra to enjoy later at home.

The food is outrageously good and the man at the counter (guessing he is the owner) is wonderful. He’s helpful and welcoming and just a pleasure to deal with. I’m so glad I took a chance. I’ve got lots of decent Thai around me and the menu is a bit different here. Everything I’ve had has been so good.

MORE PEOPLE NEED TO EAT HERE!!! I just got takeout for the first time and wow. The basil fried rice is my favorite I’ve had in the city. Not to mention the owner is one of the sweetest men on the planet, and walked us through the menu, spiciness levels, and all the different sauces with so much patience and kindness. He even gave us a slice of watermelon to take home with our takeout😭 will be back and highly recommend!

Take out or delivery only but the best Thai food in Chicagoland. Been going here for over 20 years.

Some of our favorite food for takeout! We always order extra for leftovers. The owners are so sweet and remember you and make you feel like family. Amazing curry, beef lar nar, pad see yew, and pad Thai. Our favorite though are the perfectly spiced shrimp in a blanket. E

Wonderful owner and great drunken noodles!! We will be back!!

The food is SO good! My family has been going here for decades and every time the food is incredible. It's owned and run by the nicest couple. I've had other Thai food all around Chicago but nothing compares. Can't recommend it highly enough! (Take out only now)

The owner’s recommendations were outstanding. Not only that but the service was wonderful. Kind, friendly communication, fast service, great food. Highly recommend.

First time in; was terrific! Ask the owner for recommendations. Loved the Yum Nue and wouldn’t have tried it otherwise. Thanks again.

🔘 This restaurant used to be a Thai People favorite way back in 2000. From a small kitchen on Lawrence Ave. 30 years ago ... 👍 .... Now in 2022 ... This is the WORST in the USA ....👍 ... The simple jasmine rice this restaurant can't even cook it right ... The present owner just use well know name of the previous owner .... Save your money and go somewhere else.

❌ -- This place is by far THE WORSE THAI FOOD OF ALL ---- ❌ ---- Those good review must be from an old chefs many years ago which is bring out the best Thai Food ---- NOW New Owner - New Chef doesn't know how to cook at all. Simple steam rice is BAD ... very BAD ... over cook and mushy. It is inedible I have to throw in the garbage along with others from this place. ---- ❌❌❌ ...

Favorite Thai restaurant in Chicago! Great Tam Kah Gai soup. The owners are very friendly and always able to make recommendations about spice level and any add ons you may need. Sad that they closed their in-person dining, but always happy to order to go!

Best Thai restaurant I've found in Chicago, it's very legit. Owner is also very friendly! Also be careful, the items can be very spicy!

I live in the area most of the time and I love Thai food so there are many places in Chicago I could recommend but this is my top pick. Not for the faint of heart, although I absolutely cant stay away from the thai basil my mouth gets a sun burn, I get it as they make it but ask for mild though you can ask for no chilli because its made to order. No delivery but they do have take out and is not open for lunch. It is a quaint hole in the wall cozy and friendly. Reservations not needed but it is very small so if you have a party just give them a call maybe 20 minutes ahead and they will give you a wait time. Not for everyone but like I said my top pic for Thai in Chicago.

Truly excellent Thai food, from popular Thai-American take out staples to deeper Thai cuisine classics, they do it all well. Try the laarb, tom kha gai, and the pad see ew. We like to order everything mild, and ask for hot sauce and Thai chilis on the side. The husband and wife owners are great at what they do. The husband is out front and he's always excited to give you advice on what condiments and spicy peppers to put on each dish. So glad this place is around the corner from us.

This is far and away our favorite Thai restaurant. The cook creates clean and vibrant dishes which are so flavorful. Eddy, the owner, is a sweetheart and is very caring. Our favorite dishes are basil chicken (we ask for chopped rather than ground chicken,) pad kee mao tofu, the papaya salad, and the tom yum soup with shrimp.

This place was delicious! They honor how spicy you ask for 🌶 but it doesn’t lose the flavor. And yes the owner is lovely! He even offered suggestions how to mix the sauces for each dish. We will definitely be back.

Super passionate chef. He is the best and it shows—everything here is made with love. So good, thanks so much!!!

🔴 This Thai Restaurant used to be good , very good ... served great Thai Cuisine. But now it is .. BAD very BAD .... !!! People in the kitchen is not the same as before. This chef right now doesn't know how to cook Thai Food ... period ..!!! Satay are hard and have no favors ... YES , making good satay is not easy , but this satay is the worst. Order stir fry spicy ... prik ... NO favors of Thai Cuisine Stir Fry AT ALL .... 💠 Whoever in the kitchen doesn't know how to cook .... especially Thai Cuisines which is more complicated than others , the favors are complex require a very good skill and knowledge. You must know how to use .. what sauces , which veggies and timing is very important. Long time ago this ... " name " ... Thai Aree is stand for good Thai Cuisine , not anymore ... Even the simplest thing like steam rice is over cooked and use cheap rice. Absolutely NOT Thai Jasmine Rice .....!!!....💠 ... They should get out of restaurant business ASAP ... 💠

Everyone in reviews talks about how nice the man is on the phone and when you pick up, our experience was no different! Such a nice man and helpful as can be. Was the finishing touch on a fantastic meal. Finally, we found a place around here with good pad thai!! The pad see iu was not as saucy as I've had other thai places - I liked this better! It had a grilled flavor factor that was very tasty. Will be back often!

This place is surprisingly good. Lots of love and care put into the food and I was especially impressed at the freshness of the seafood. They really got their flavors figured out. I found this place significantly and noticeably better than some of the other Thai places in the area.

Great place. Authentic style and very friendly people.

I moved across town, but I still come here. The food is excellent, the operators are kind, and it's an honor to have been their neighbors. :)

Recently moved to the area and this has become one of our favorite restaurants. They provide absolutely fresh and delicious food every time. On top of the delicious food, the service is outstanding. Thai Aree provides such kind and neighborly service. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

We have been enjoying the Best Thai food there for over 35 years. We have moved out of the immediate area but make it a point to still pass many Thai restaurants to go to Thai Aree . Joe and Darlene

Best Thai food I've had since I was in Thailand over 7 years ago. The couple that runs the restaurant are fantastic as well!

Food is phenomenal, and the man that does the takeout orders (the owner I assume) is so friendly and nice. My favorite Thai place in Chicago.

Finally, A New Updated Menu January 2021 Thai Aree House is one of my Absolute Favorite Thai Restaurants in Old Irving Park Neighborhood. It has been around for about 30+ years & still going strong! Eddie & Ann are an Amazing Team. No matter how busy the restaurant is the food still taste the same! The Quality & Quantity is why i come back. Everything just taste so Amazing. My personal favorites are the Mixed Satay (love there peanut sauce), Fresh Garlic Beef (love the fresh slices of garlic on top), Tom Kha Vegetable Soup (coconut broth is very light but flavorful & love that the vegetables are crunchy. Please be patient with this restaurant. They do get very busy but everything is made to order. HIghly Recommend to try it!!!

Best thai food in the area hands down. You can really tell how much the owner cares about his restaurant and his customers. With all that said it's also very reasonably priced. Word to the wise, if you don't like spicy seriously get mild/no spice. If you love spice though this is the place!

Great takeout food and service.

Simply the very best Thai food around

Been going there for 35 years. Ed and Ann are wonderful. The food is terrific

This was my first time trying Thai Aree. We tried chicken satay, beef pad thai, and green curry with beef. The food was so good!! I ordered medium and it was perfectly spicy (and I love spicy). The curry was super flavorful - probably the best I’ve had in Chicago. The couple that own the restaurant are very friendly. I look forward to trying more dishes.

Best Thai in old Irving Park! I usually get any of the curries.

Ordered pickup and found the food really exceptional. Complex flavors, fresh vegetables, ample portions and they *really* make it spicy upon request. Very pleased to have this place so close and we will be back!

A great local family restaurant! They've been part of our neighborhood for years and everything is so tasty. I've been getting takeout during our stay at home, usually with a 20 to 30 minute prep time, with excellent service as always. They've been open 4:00 to 8:00pm Monday through Saturday, which helps when some of the other local restaurants shut down at 6:00 p.m. these days.

This is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Favorites include the beef salad, noodles with broccoli and peanut sauce, and the coconut curry. Dine in or take out are both consistently solid and the owner couldnt be any nicer. And byob!

Delicious food!!! Friendly owner!!! Always enjoy every visit here!!!

Love this place. Great food great service

Customer service is top notch. Love the atmosphere and the food is fresh. Definitely coming back here!

Delicious! Just ate last night and can't wait to go back. Authentic and spicy

Yeah this was the best Thai food I’ve ever had. We had the Pad See Ewe and the Garlic and Pepper dinner dish, plus the hot crysanthemum tea and spring rolls. Literally everything was mouthwateringly good, the service was phenomenal, the price was ridiculously fair and I pretty much have no complaints whatsoever. I don’t ever write restaurant reviews, so if something is so good that it makes me review it on Google, it’s gotta be good.

This place it's a hiding spot , the food its spectacular

Hands down best Thai food in Chicago. Small family run business so don't be in a hurry. The portions are great size and it is 100% authentic Thai. It is soooo good!

Great service and delicious Thai food

You gotta check this place out. Super good food and BYOB.

We had an excellent meal, and we were impressed by how considerate the service was. We ordered an appetizer and main dish. The soup noodle was very tasty. Afterwards we were brought a small plate of fruit. They even gave us a to go cup to bring some hot tea out on a cold winter day. The music was tasteful, not loud, very pleasant. Decorations were homey.

I took several of my shoes to this shoe repair and they always do such a amazing job! and shober delivers my shoes so quickly it was amazing. Great people and great service!

They bring the heat!! And it tastes good too!

I've been to Thailand several times, and this place is legit. Staff is great too. A very nice little family- owned neighborhood place.

Delicious, authentic Thai food with extremely attentive service. Real Thai heat and flavor!

The food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. However, be warned that this place does not serve hot coffee. Hot coffee is listed on their menu, but in reality they only serve Thai iced coffee.

Best service. Great owners and delicious food. Anything you eat here it's so good. Best Thai food I've ever had. Love this place.

Best Thai food in the area. Owner is very friendly. Dishes well made and worth the little bit more they charge. BYOB.

Great service, great food. Spicy, sweet, sour, and delicious. The service is great and the food comes out within 15 minutes, depending on the time of day. Great Thai food. Recommended highly.

Seriously the best. This has got to be what home cooked Thai food tastes like. I always feel like I'm at my aunt and uncle's place when I eat here. Massamun Curry, Rama Chicken, and Tofu Pad Thai are some good selections to start off with.

Love this place, same owner for years, food is great, always a pleasure

authentic Thai flavors across the menu. great family operated restaurant. call ahead.. sometimes closed for extended family holiday.

Best Thai place in Chicago. I make sure to come to this place Everytime we are in town. I always choose Panag curry. Vegetables are fresh and curry is amazing. Highly recommend this place.

I got the shrimp fried rice. It was great !

A great find. A humble hole-in-the-wall with friendly service and expertly prepared, delicious food. The noodle soup I had with duck was so hearty and satisfying, with homemade noodles and a rich, interesting broth. A great stop for after the airport.

Probably the best Thai food I have ever had!

Excellent service. The tom ka is phenomenal, mee krob is fresh and home made that day. I tried the pad Thai also once and it was great as far as pad thai's go. Definitely coming back

One of the best Thai restaurants ever!

Our favorite Thai restaurant in the city. Very friendly service.

Great food, quiet ambiance, BYOB and the service is excellent!

The best Thai food I’ve ever had. When you ask for spicy, it is actually very well seasoned. Excellent flavor. Wonderful customer service. Just go, because you will be glad you did.

I love the flavors, food is really fresh made, and you can taste that! I can't wait to go back with my friend.

Excellent Thai food in a comfortable, cozy place. Run by a friendly husband and wife team, you feel like an old customer every time. They give great recommendations. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. They will adjust spiciness to any tastes. I have never had a bad experience in eight years of eating here.

I love coming here. The owner is such a humble man and he has amazing customer service skills. His wife is an amazing cook. I don't go anywhere else for Thai food.

There are so many Thai restaurants to choose from it is hard to stand out from the crowd but this place does and for not that much more in price. If you like spicy, the food here will make you sweat. The curries have a nice flavor and the basil dishes really are special. I took friends and they liked it too.

This is absolutely the best place for Thai food in the City of Chicago! We usually order the Spicy Basil Chicken, Panang Curry, Thai Sausage, and Shrimp in a Blanket. It's a BYOB, no corkage fee. The food comes out hot and is always great. Be careful because their spicy is super spicy, makes you sweat spicy. They always take a couple of weeks off to go to Thailand so it's a good idea to call to make sure it's open. The husband runs the front of the house and his wife runs the kitchen, they know our faces, and always recommend something that we would like. Even recommended something for my boys (4 & 8) to share. Love it here!!!!

The guy running the place went out of his way to make sure everything was just right. Explained which spices to use, what went well with what. The food was great. Very nice inviting warm place.

Authentic and delicious Thai food in a friendly atmosphere.

He estado yendo allí desde 1980, y adoro el lugar. Comida deliciosa, propietarios amable, gran servicio, de hecho... No puedo pensar en nada negativo! Todavía recuerdo una visita hace décadas con un amigo que había vivido en Tailandia y era impactados la cena que había allí. Dijo que las especias y aderezos era perfecto! Y aquí estoy ahora, más de 20 años después, todavía estamos hablando de ello. Merece la pena la experiencia, y si es un entusiasta, incluso de forma remota te encantará me encanta me encanta!

This place is amazing! Dishes and thai iced coffee on point, service wonderful

One of the better Thai places in Chicago. Food is actually made spicy when asked and the staff are super friendly. Highly recommended place.

What a great experience!!!... the BEST service I have ever had in a restaurant... it's an small and modest place, but very comfortable and well decorated. The food is great, the tea is delicious, and the best thing was the sauce I asked for my pad thai, the best homemade sweet and sour sauce I have ever try... must try it...

I love this place, the garlic beef and curry (all of them) are my fave.

Awesome food, awesome service. Karee Curry recommended.

Really good Thai food in my neighborhood old school mom and pop shop with good food. The pad Thai is awesome and love there fried rice as well!

Hombre, qué gran agujero en la pared Thai lugar! Tiene un menú completo de la tarifa estándar, y te dejan elegir calamar para cualquiera de sus platos de fideos. La buena cosa aquí es el servicio. El camarero era un hombre simpático! Sin duda volveremos.

Hemos ido a este restaurante durante muchos años, y continuaremos hasta encontrar la comida excelente, fresca y bien servido. Hay una gran variedad de gustos, y algunos platos que no hemos encontrado en ningún otro restaurante tailandés, por ejemplo ajo frito de carne y gambas en batido a nombre dos. Su salsa salcita satay suave es inigualable.no creo que hemos tenido un plato que no nos gustó, y hemos estado allí muchas veces. Se trata de un pequeño restaurante y Eddie y Ann nos dieron la bienvenida como familia, y su sobrina Sara hace lo mismo. Este es un lugar BYOB, y los precios son muy razonables. Está fuera del circuito turístico, pero vale la pena.

The best Thai in Chicago I've tried so far. Love the Panang curry. Be careful, very spicy, get mild before you try medium. Thai ice tea is also amazing. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Good service , bit pricier than other places . tom yum soup will taste a bit more lime/ lemon could be because the different spice they use

Easily the best, most authentic tasting Thai food outside of Thailand. This is a weekly staple for my wife and I. The place is a sort of hole in the wall (though clean), but the service is out of this world. The place is run by a husband and wife with one person that helps them occasionally when they're busier on the weekends. Try the Beef Garlic or the Panang Curry! Looking for an appetizer? Try the Shrimp in Batter (its only available if they are not busy)

Best Thai in Chicago! Sadly we have been once a week for the past 4 weeks. Great food and great staff! BYOB too!

I have been here before and will always be a happy customer. Forget Manee Thai. The authenticity of Thai food prepared here is spot on. Cozy and pleasant. the owner and his wife are amazing people and show a great deal of love and passion in what they prepare. Recommended to all.

Really great Thai food! Always freshly prepared and done to perfection. In my opinion it's got the best PadThai. The curry is delicious and when you order it medium hot it is hot! I have never had anything off the menu that was not delicious. I highly reccommend this place. I've never been disappointed!