Talay Chicago
Inez Rodríguez · 219 Google reviewsTalay 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" [$$]
What 433 diners keep saying
What 433 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great food and excellent service! J was our server, and he was incredibly friendly, attentive, and had amazing customer service. The sushi roll was a pleasant surprise, less rice and packed with fresh, flavorful fillings, which we really appreciated. The Tiger Cry beef was tender and delicious with a fantastic dipping sauce, and the Pad Thai was easily one of our favorite dishes of the night. The atmosphere was cozy, the presentation was beautiful, and everything we ordered was fresh and well-prepared. We’ll definitely be back! As Thai people, highly recommend!!”
“Enjoyed a late lunch here and the experience was really worth it. Our orders of seafood dumplings, Tom Kha soup and Pad Saparot were delicious and filling....decent flavors without being over the top. The food was tasty and service was quick. Highly recommended value for money.”
“Such a great vibe. The food is fresh and delicious. The service and attention to detail are unmatched. We cannot wait to come back!!”
“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.”
“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”
“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!!!!!”
“Great place in the West Loop. Don’t forget to ask for the Gluten Free menu.”
“Pad Woonsen didn't have much chicken at all. Everything tasty though.”
“Stopped by Talay Chicago over on Madison for dinner with some friends, and it was a solid choice. We each spent around $35, which covered a couple of dishes and a drink. The Pad Thai was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice, and the sushi rolls were fresh and well-prepared. The Crab Rangoon was a standout appetizer—crispy and filled with creamy goodness. The spot has a cozy, laid-back vibe, perfect for a casual meal. Service was quick and friendly!”
“Got the mod roll and crab rangoons. Crab rangoons were absolutely awesome but mod roll was not great. It wasn't bad but definitely not what you expect from a 14 dollar sushi roll.”
“Talay has the best Pad Thai in the whole city! I am such a Thai food snob, but this place really delivers in all ways. Highly recommend! The food is actually incredible, balanced flavors without being too sweet, and the ambience also feels authentic. I got lucky and accidentally found this place by walking past. There are TVs at the bar in case you want to watch sports (like the World Cup!)”
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