altThai
Vib Mehrotra · 447 Google reviewsaltThai — solid, no-fuss thai in Arlington Heights. Real recipes, real ingredients, no shortcuts. Friendly without hovering, and no long waits. "The flavors were fresh, perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented" — Parth P [$$]
What 1,228 diners keep saying
What 1,228 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I had a fantastic experience at AltThai in Arlington Heights. The food was incredibly good. The ambiance, combined with the music, made it feel like a complete dining experience rather than just a meal. Service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. Definitely one of the best Thai spots in the area, and I’ll be coming back soon!”
“Went there twice and loved it both times! You seriously cannot go wrong with flavors here, they are spot on. Plus the service is super friendly. They will go above and beyond to accommodate you. Highly recommend”
“Courteous staff, delicious food, peaceful music, & nice decor.”
“We had a delicious dinner. The presentation was beautiful and good was great.”
“Very good food. Absolutely loved it. One of the best in chicago area I must say.”
“The food is 10/10 and Fawn is so sweet and informative!! will be back here 100 times”
“Elegance awaits you… Summary: I went to altThai today - with my day 1 brother and our respective family-bout 5 of us. The ENTIRE experience from entrance to exit was so phenomenal that I’m certainly going to return back again and recommend this place to all who seek the BEST or nothing. The best awaits you… Food: FRESH and tasty- 5* - I loved every dish the spring rolls, the Red Curry and Thai Basil rice with chicken ALL amazing. Ambiance: Exquisite and chill at the same time - For those who prefer the best. Service: Welcoming, Kind, Friendly, Fun, and Professional - AMAZING I am not easy to please so I am happy to let you know that I was 100% pleased by altThai. Enjoy a trip here Highly Recommended and Rock on friends!”
“Tom yum soup was exelent along with the shrimp stick, dumplings and the red curry ( they ran out of green curry but we were flexible) and the service was awesome we would love to come back here.”
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