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Talay Chicago — established japanese in Near West Side with a loyal following. Straight from the source, no adjustments. Allen Lee: "The Crab Rangoon was a standout appetizer—crispy and filled with creamy goodness"
Inez Rodríguez
219 reviews
“I was there with my family of four, baby in a carrier and the staff was very accommodating”
Food was oversalted and didn't leave me with any desire to ever go back.
This is a small neighborhood restaurant, nothing to rave about and they don’t even have mango sticky rice.
⚠️DO NOT EAT RAW FISH HERE DANGEROUS.
1222 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
“Such a great vibe.”
Such a great vibe. The food is fresh and delicious. The service and attention to detail are unmatched. We cannot wait to come back!!
Whitney Carson
Jan 2026
“Fresh, tasty, fast, and great service.”
Fresh, tasty, fast, and great service. Not as authentic as other places but it does the trick. They also didn't ask for a tip, not sure if they do that for takeout only.
Sophie
Oct 2025
“Visiting from Toledo Ohio , this place was a VIBE , from the food being amazing to just welcoming & relaxing .”
Visiting from Toledo Ohio , this place was a VIBE , from the food being amazing to just welcoming & relaxing . Deff a place to keep visiting over and over
Anthony Moreno
Sep 2025
“This place rocks.”
This place rocks. Food is always delicious whether it’s eaten there or delivered. The baby egg rolls are delicious, and the sushi is super fresh. Black pearl, spicy tuna, and sweet potato rolls are usually our go-tos. Staff is very friendly, and it’s got a really relaxed vibe in the restaurant.
Matthew Bresnahan
Sep 2025
“We had an absolute feast.”
We had an absolute feast! We ordered: a Roku Gin Martini, 2 Play Hard Seltzers, a bottle of Saki, a glass of plum wine, crispy tofu, potstickers, and 4 different sushi rolls(Snow White, Farmer's Market, Philly, and the Futo Maki). It was all absolutely delicious and fresh! The service was fast and friendly, and we enjoyed our time here very much. This is a fantastic place to eat before an event at the United Center. I highly recommend it!!!!!
Suomirakastaa
Sep 2024
“Im looking forward to coming here again.”
Im looking forward to coming here again. Everything was so fresh and yummy! There’s so many different options. I loved the shrimp tempura and edamame! 10/10 🤤
Marie S.
Jul 2024
“This is one of my favorite places.”
This is one of my favorite places! The vibe here is Thai, and the food is absolutely delicious and tempting. The taste never disappoints, and they have a great selection of vegetarian options. If you're three people, I recommend starting with the veg gyoza and crispy tofu as appetizers. For sushi, the farmers market roll is a must-try for its incredible flavors. And finally, for the main course, I suggest trying the pad thai with tofu and the red curry with a variety of veggies. The staff here is really friendly and helpful when it comes to navigating the menu.
Gayatri Alias Pranita Sutar
Apr 2024
“Marla was great, very accommodating.”
Marla was great, very accommodating. Ordered spring rolls, Tom Kha soup and pad woon sen with a friend and enjoyed it all. Nice atmosphere too.
Antonia Asimis
Mar 2024
“We made reservations for early dinner on a Friday night but really didn't need them.”
We made reservations for early dinner on a Friday night but really didn't need them. It was empty just before six. I was there with my family of four, baby in a carrier and the staff was very accommodating. I've been here several times before, the Pad Thai never disappoints. We ordered veggie soup for my daughter and the broth was delish. We also ordered a few rolls, the shrimp tempura and spicy salmon were our faves. The dimly lit space is very romantic, but casual enough for families. We will be back again!
Inez Rodríguez
Mar 2024
“When me and my Fiancé got to the restaurant we were greeted by the manager , he informed me that he...”
When me and my Fiancé got to the restaurant we were greeted by the manager , he informed me that he was low on staff but will be happy to take care of us and that he did. He was really thoughtful and very on top of everything. He managed to take care of us and seat a lot of other ppl coming in as well as help behind the counter with his employees on food and drinks without forgetting anyone. The food was very good and you received a lot of it for the money spent. The shrimp dumplings 🥟 were OMG, he even showed concern with my Fiancé as he wasn’t feeling to hot that day. I was pleased and so was he. We both will be bk very soon… I don’t even write reviews but this one was well deserved.🥰 Thank You so much.
Briana Dogan
Nov 2023
“Talay is a rock solid place to enjoy fresh, clean Thai food and sushi.”
Talay is a rock solid place to enjoy fresh, clean Thai food and sushi. I ordered the veggie pot stickers (9 rating) along with the spicy tuna and avacodo roll, maguro nigiri, salmon nigiri and yellowtail tuna nigiri. The prices where a little high but when they come out I could see why. Very healthy portions and the fish was super fresh and high quality. The servers very attentive and friendly. I will be back to try some Thai dishes - the Pad Kee Mao looked delicious along with the Phangan noodles!!! I got my 👀 on you!!!
William Jae
Sep 2023
“Lovely Thai restaurant in West Loop.”
Lovely Thai restaurant in West Loop! The food was fresh and the portion sizes were generous. I appreciate that the Thai entrees included rice unlike other restaurants I’ve been to lately. Service was great and we were seated quickly on a Saturday. The menu includes both sushi and Thai dishes.
Pallavi Aggarwal
Jul 2023
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