Snail Thai Cuisine
Brian Andreychek · 201 Google reviewsSnail Thai Cuisine — solid, no-fuss thai in Hyde Park. Order the Pad Thai. K M: "so many layers of flavor, the duck was tender and plentiful" [$]
What 544 diners keep saying
What 544 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I visited Snail Thai on June 3, 2026 and again on June 21, 2026. I'll start with the parking. This restaurant is located in the Hyde Park area of Chicago. The location offers paid street parking only (no pay on Sunday's). Each time I visited I did not have a problem parking practically in front of the restaurant. The restaurant itself is of humble decor. The service and food flavor is definitely where Snail Thai shines. With regards to service, the restaurant is family owned and operated. From the moment we walked through the door the greeting and smiles were present. They are very gracious and attentive to the needs of the customers. As for the food, it was obviously delicious since I patronized the restaurant twice in a month. Each visit I just had to have the Wonton Soup. The chicken dumplings in the soup are amazing and full of flavor! On the first visit I enjoyed the Noodles dish of Pad Woon Sen. I did not add a protein. On the second visit I enjoyed the Oyster Sauce Entrée with chicken. It was apparent to be authentic Thai cuisine of selections and flavors.”
“I’ve been obsessed with this place since I discovered it in February after giant the Museum of Science and Industry with some friends. Snail Thai Cuisine is a very cozy restaurant that makes for a perfect date with friends or partners. Staff are kind and friendly, service is attentive and fast and the food is delicious! I order the Thai iced tea every time because I’m seriously addicted! I visit every opportunity received and recommend this gym to anyone searching for quality south side Thai cuisine!”
“WOW the Bangkok chicken and rice was amazing. Great fast service. I will be back.”
“I have been to this restaurant since 2022, when I came to Chicago the very first time. I almost go here three to four times a week with my siblings, friends n special ones. I would say, please go n try. You'll love the food, atmosphere, authentic taste as well as home like feeling. You'll be welcomed with a cherishing smile n warm welcome. This place is heaven for me. Love it. 🤗 My prayers n blessings for Snail restaurant. ❤️”
“I've been craving Pad Thai forever. With a few places close by, and being disappointed thought I would try this place. The Crab Rangoon, was $10.00, omg! It wasn't great, and the dipping sauce was weird, can't explain it, not sweet at all, just odd. The Thai iced coffee was good, you can't go wrong. Now the Pad Thai was amazing, and just how I remember it being, so good. My only issues were the Crab Rangoon, over priced for taste and blandness. Also, can I get another napkin. I felt like the staff disappeared, once my entree was served. Couldn't n ask for a napkin, by the time I could, my shirt was stained, and I needed the check.”
“Friendly service and great food! They were happy to seat our large group of 9.”
“COME HERE!!! Friendly service, amazing food, and the best Thai tea I’ve ever tasted. Can’t understate how wonderful this experience was.”
“Love everything about this place been going here for years!”
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