Royal Thai Restaurant

“We ordered takeout to eat up the street at Hop Butcher—and we wound up being very pleased with the food.”

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

Jan 2025

“AMAZING food and flavor.”

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

Sera Olin

Mar 2023

“Came here for the first time during a study break.”

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

Dec 2022

“Royal Thai is a cozy little place with great food and courteous wait staff.”

Royal Thai is a cozy little place with great food and courteous wait staff. At 12 noon on a Sunday we were the only party which was nice during the COVID pandemic.

Janet Ma'ly

Jul 2020

“Hidden gem. I ordered the crispy pad thai w/tofu and mango sticky rice. Soooooo good! Can’t...”

Hidden gem. I ordered the crispy pad thai w/tofu and mango sticky rice. Soooooo good! Can’t recommend this place enough.

Janine S.

Feb 2020

“I’m writing this review as I sit here, after only taking one bite of my food.”

I’m writing this review as I sit here, after only taking one bite of my food. This is the best Thai food I’ve ever had in my entire life.

Emma

Jan 2020

“Beautifully decorated restaurants crabra goons were delicious and Pad thai was great.”

Beautifully decorated restaurants crabra goons were delicious and Pad thai was great! Follow me on@whatrueatinchicago

Kathy

Dec 2019

“Dishes are fresh and tasty.”

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

Aug 2022

“Good flavors and welcoming place but could be better regarding to cleanliness.”

Luisa Romo

Jan 2020

“Had the Royal Catfish.”

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

Dec 2022

“Love Royal Thai! Been ordering here for nearly six years and the quality is consistent. The green...”

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

Nov 2025

“good food, good prices, folks who work there are friendly.”

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

Amelia

Sep 2025