In-On Thai
Ava Marie · 185 Google reviewsIn-On Thai — neighborhood thai in Uptown. A holdout in the best possible way. The cooking is rooted in real tradition. BYOB. Eric Koskie: "Their Panang curry is legendary and their green curry might be the best in the city" [$$]
What 204 diners keep saying
What 204 diners keep saying
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“Such a good Thai place in Uptown!! The service was average but quick. The food was amazing. I had been craving pad Thai for a while and finally got it and now I’ve been wanting to go back to try more dishes. The menu was vast so there’s plenty to choose from. Would recommend”
“If you're looking for an incredible Thai dining experience in Chicago, look no further! We had the most delicious meal today, and every dish was a standout. We started with the chicken satay, which was perfectly grilled and paired with the most authentic, flavorful peanut sauce. You could tell it was made with care. Next, we had the shrimp pad thai, and I can confidently say it’s the best in Chicago—hands down. The balance of flavors was spot on, and the noodles had just the right texture. But the real star of the night? The green curry. Absolutely outstanding! The depth of flavor was unmatched, and you could immediately tell the curry paste was freshly ground—not store-bought. It had the perfect harmony of spice, creaminess, and aroma that left us wanting more. We can’t wait to come back and try more dishes. Highly recommend”
“Absolutely love this place!! Best Thai food in Chicago. Very cute restaurant, every dish has so much flavor, and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful when recommending what to try. Definitely will be my go to for Thai food!”
“Cute ambiance. Attentive service. Delicious food. Wish I took more pictures, but the food was just THAT good. My absolute fave was the panang curry with chicken!! Owners even came to our table to say hi. Love that I was able to find a good Thai restaurant so close to home. I’ll definitely be back.”
“Came here after my friends recommended this place, and it did not disappoint! Flavors were on point and taste more authentic than many others. The Panang Curry is a must try! It is a small restaurant ran by a lovely couple. Saw a guest wait to say goodbye to the owner before leaving the restaurant. Definitely worth visiting again!”
“I eat here often, the food is amazing. Any time I have friends over I suggest going here. They’ve all loved it as well. I think the owners appreciate how much I enjoy their food, and on occasion will surprise me with extra when I take it to go. Highly recommended!”
“We ordered take out and picked up less than an hour. Very good Panang curry and papaya salad! We loved how spicy the papaya salad is! And the Panang curry was very flavorful! The pad see ew was chewy and delicious ! I strongly recommend Panang curry! And pad see ew. However the only thing is the green curry was somehow a little bit salty and lack of spice”
“A great Thai place with a very friendly vibe. The owners are super nice and genuinely take care of you ! I liked the food overall and while it’s good, it’s not my fav Thai place this side of Chicago yet. Of the dishes I tried, I must say the beef and rice was great. The chef recommends trying the curries during my next visit, so adding it to my list for when I am back here again.”
“Food was hit or miss and the waitress was rude. We ordered - - Satay chicken: this was good, chicken was tender and the peanut sauce was good - Tofu w/sweet chilli: also good, fried well - Curry puff: this was not great and I would not recommend. It was very sweet, the pastry was not flaky and it was hard. - Red curry: had good flavors, spicy - Pad Khee Mao: spicy and tasty, there was great char on the noodles - Pad See Ew: this was awful, I would not recommend ordering this. Maybe it was an off night but I've had much better elsewhere. I would've been willing to come back and give it a try a second time if it weren't for the awful service. The food wasn't that good and there are better Thai places.”
“It sucks that I have to give 2 stars but not because it doesn’t taste good but because of the portion given. I asked for papaya salad no tomato or green beans so I would think they would give me more papaya. Nope it’s barely filled up and it looks like someone ate half of it . It’s more sauce than papaya. I’m assuming they were busy so they did my order that way which is no excuse . I called and told them they said I can call back and talk to the cook in 30 minutes like what is that going to do ?”
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