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Royal Thai Restaurant

4.2197 reviews ·Opens at 11:30AM tomorrow
Post COVID: dining indoors is not the best experience
Helen Karadsheh LevinsonHelen Karadsheh Levinson · 133 Google reviews
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Royal Thai Restaurant — thai in North Center worth a stop for the Pad Thai. "The veggies were fresh and we appreciated that they had some different offering from the usual Thai places" — Will Wright

What 197 diners keep saying

Neighborhood institutionCozyQuick biteTakeout strong
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2209 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
North Center
TodayClosed
Sun12-9:30PM
Mon11:30AM-9:30PM
TueClosed
Wed–Thu11:30AM-9:30PM
Fri–Sat11:30AM-10PM
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What 197 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Will Wright
Jan 2025

We ordered takeout to eat up the street at Hop Butcher—and we wound up being very pleased with the food! Our order was finished right on time and packed with care. We only asked for chopsticks and napkins no (to avoid plastic forks, etc), and they were included accordingly. The veggies were fresh and we appreciated that they had some different offering from the usual Thai places.

Will Wright

Will Wright

20 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sera Olin
Mar 2023

AMAZING food and flavor! Tried the red curry based on all the reviews and I can’t stop eating it. Highly recommend!

Sera Olin

Sera Olin

35 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jonathan Marin
Dec 2022

Came here for the first time during a study break. Never heard of it, never saw a review and was pleasantly surprised on how good the food was. I had a go-to spot near me that unfortunately the quality of the food and service took a dive, but this one will be my new go-to even if it's a little longer drive. The coconut curry was great! And the tofu satay was crisp with the peanut sauce. I'm coming back.

Jonathan Marin

Jonathan Marin

32 reviews on Google

Review photo by Helen Karadsheh Levinson
Aug 2022

Dishes are fresh and tasty. Service is quick. Pre COVID: This restaurant had a warm feel of decor when dining indoors. The smell of teas and fragrant dishes was always something I looked forward to when visiting. Post COVID: dining indoors is not the best experience. The dining area is no longer cozy as it once was. It’s clear the owners had to adjust the restaurant for take out due to COVID, and perhaps due to staff shortages take out is a better option so my recommendation is to order out, not eat in. Unless you don’t care about ambience for a full dining experience.

Helen Karadsheh Levinson

Helen Karadsheh Levinson

136 reviews on Google

Review photo by Merlin Burton
Dec 2022

Had the Royal Catfish. The food was amazing but the service was not!!! Guy who served me was very unwelcoming and there was a few times I praised the food and I got no response. Not sure if he was just a dry person of if he had something against my skin complexion being a little darker than his, but customer service is just as important as the food being served. Doubt if I will spend any more money at this establishment.

Merlin Burton

Merlin Burton

99 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

Love Royal Thai! Been ordering here for nearly six years and the quality is consistent. The green curry and the Kow Soy soup are delicious! Highly recommend this local spot.

Rachael Kroll

Rachael Kroll

9 reviews on Google

Sep 2025

good food, good prices, folks who work there are friendly. my go-to neighborhood thai place

Amelia

Amelia

18 reviews on Google

Jul 2025

Excellent pad thai and maybe the best panang in the coty

Walter Mellin

Walter Mellin

2 reviews on Google

Jun 2025

Delish food

80 Bucks

80 Bucks

191 reviews on Google

Jun 2025

I’ve eaten here 3 different times. The food is fresh and the service is excellent.

Anand Rohira

Anand Rohira

30 reviews on Google

May 2025

I have been here many times and with all of the Thai food options in this neighborhood and the surrounding area, this place is the best. The food is fresh, hot, and incredibly flavorful with standard options and more regionally unique options as well. Highly recommend.

Sara White

Sara White

1 reviews on Google

Oct 2024

Truly a mystery as to why this place isn’t at 100% capacity all the time. Great restaurants like this are dying in Chicago!

Caleb Smith

Caleb Smith

84 reviews on Google

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