Mahanakhon Thai & Noodle Bar

“We started off with the shrimp shumai and that was pretty solid.”

We started off with the shrimp shumai and that was pretty solid. I ordered the Panang curry it was very flavorful and had a good amount of kick to it. Definitely my favorite out of the different Thai restaurants I’ve tried. The service was on point and the atmosphere was normal.

Rahil K

Jan 2026

“I ordered Tom yum soup noodles and it was well seasoned and tasty.”

I ordered Tom yum soup noodles and it was well seasoned and tasty. The food overall was more on the sweeter side for me but the service was good though.

Yuhui Ma

Jan 2026

“Stumbled here by accident.”

Stumbled here by accident. This Thai restaurant is amazing, The service is great the waiter answered all of my questions. I was so excited to hear that they did make Lao style papaya salad. If you know, you know, it comes with a strong fermented crab sauce. It was amazing 10 out of 10 obsessed, The waiter had to show a separate menu set. Lol I felt special 😆😆 I will definitely be back here again!

Alicia L.

Oct 2025

“10/10 thai food in Chicago (I’m thai).”

10/10 thai food in Chicago (I’m thai). Tried a few spots here as I’ve been craving Asian food. Food was authentic and really tasty. I knew it was going to be good when everyone here was speaking thai!

Max Tave

Sep 2025

“We came here for a quick lunch.”

We came here for a quick lunch. We ordered Stewed Beef Hotpot and KA-PROW-MOO. Both of them were very good. It was a nice surprise. We will go again. Parking was easy but you will need to pay.

J W

Aug 2025

“The atmosphere in the restaurant is decorated to resemble Thailand, even though it's located in Chicago.”

The atmosphere in the restaurant is decorated to resemble Thailand, even though it's located in Chicago. The service is excellent, and the food has an authentic Thai taste. The papaya salad is well balanced, the pad kra pao is dry, spicy, and perfectly salty. If you're looking for truly authentic Thai flavors, I highly recommend this place

Peachy Chan

Aug 2025

“Gaddamn these are the best tomyum and boat noodles west of the Chao Praya River and east of Pa Ord in Los Angeles.”

Gaddamn these are the best tomyum and boat noodles west of the Chao Praya River and east of Pa Ord in Los Angeles. It’s insane that we have a Thai restaurant of this caliber in Chicago. I’m dead serious this restaurant cannot be missed. There’s a reason it’s wall-to-wall full with Thai guests during the weekend.

Fred Savage

Jul 2025

“The food here is definitely authentic.”

The food here is definitely authentic. I want to highlight two braised dishes though: the slow cooked beef basil stir fried and Leng the sour and spicy pork stew. Just these two dishes are already a good reason why you should visit these places. The texture of soft-tenderness is so enjoyable. The basil stir fried can be spicier for a Thai standard but the pork soup is on point! Anyway, this is a good representative Thai restaurant in the city.

Tee Ponsukcharoen

Jun 2025

“above and beyond Thai food with authentic taste.”

above and beyond Thai food with authentic taste. Tell them to be a Thai spice, you will know how tasty they are 🥰🫡

Ming S

Jun 2025

“I had the chance to dine at Mahanakhon Noodle Bar, and I was pleasantly surprised by how many Asian...”

I had the chance to dine at Mahanakhon Noodle Bar, and I was pleasantly surprised by how many Asian customers were there—it’s usually a good sign that the food is authentic! The menu offers a great variety of Thai dishes, and I ended up ordering two items. Both were incredibly flavorful, with that well-balanced, authentic Thai taste. If you’re someone who enjoys quality Thai food, I highly recommend this place. The restaurant is a bit small, so if you can make a reservation in advance, it’ll definitely help. I went on a Sunday night around 8:00 PM, and nearly every table was full. That says a lot about how popular this spot is. Great food, good vibes—definitely worth a visit!

Jess BoYd

May 2025

“Worth trying for some good Thai food.”

Worth trying for some good Thai food! Since walking in, you’re greeted by traditional music, and I love the Thai flags in the dishes! Service is great and offer great suggestions if you don’t know what to order or have doubts. Taste is there in the dishes, make sure you handle your spice level, otherwise order it non-spicy! The drinks menu is also extensive, the fruit sodas are a must! We will be back soon!

Pablo D.

May 2025

“Went 5pm on a Saturday without a reservation and was able to get a table.”

Went 5pm on a Saturday without a reservation and was able to get a table. And we really like the beef stew hotpot! It’s not huge, but big enough to feed two people. And it’s was loaded with ingredients and every bite was soaked with savory soup and full of flavors. The boat noodle was also really great, such rich layers of flavors and textures. Will for sure come back!

Krystal Liu

May 2025