Thai Aree House
Sue Kwong · 150 Google reviewsThai Aree House — Irving Park thai that sets the standard. Compact and inviting, with a few tables and a lot of character. The welcome here is real. Family-run, BYOB. "Be careful because their spicy is super spicy, makes you sweat spicy" — Martha Merendon
What 203 diners keep saying
What 203 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“This is one of my favorite spots now. They only do takeout 4-8PM. The bag was heavy with good portions and the food tastes like a home cooked meal. The crab fried rice was packed with big pieces of crab and the Pad Ka Praw was flavorful. The Plaa Koong was really good as well, almost like a ceviche.”
“Food is consistently good, staff is really friendly and always share a little extra treat in my take out. Today I got a large slice of watermelon and white rice 🙏🏼”
“It’s not every day you see a family-owned restaurant that's been around for 40 years. They are currently doing takeout only but if they've been around for that long, they must be doing something right. And unsurprisingly, the food here was just as good as some of the most highly regarded Thai restaurants in the city. The spice levels and flavors were undeniably authentic. The pad kee mao was nicely charred and the noodles were satisfyingly chewy. The nam tok had smoky grilled beef in an incredibly addictive sauce and sprinkled with a generous amount of toasted rice. Pla koong was a particularly interesting dish. It has the same sauce as the nam tok but was additionally loaded with various herbs, making it much more refreshing and complex. The shrimps were slightly raw in the center almost like ceviche. Texturally, they were softer and more flexible, with more of a chew rather than the firm snap of cooked shrimp. Flavorwise, the natural sweetness of the shrimps came through much more clearly. The papaya salad was alright and ended up being the weakest dish of the meal. I have seen they occasionally hand out watermelon when it’s in season. Now I have another reason to come back and test my luck.”
“Homemade freshly prepared, good portion, reasonable price, delicious food!don't miss Thad mun and chicken larb appetizers”
“First time here and it did not disappoint! The food was incredibly fresh and full of flavor!! The customer service was excellent, too. We’re already excited to come back and try our next meal!”
“Food is incredible, made with care and quality. Service and staff are even better, this is the kind of business you absolutely want to support.”
“The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming! I ordered the Thai basil over rice with beef and it was soooo good! Super spicy, flavorful, and a nicely sized portion. Some of the best Thai food I’ve had in Chicago.”
“Been coming here for 30 years now. It’s amazing. I now live 600 miles away but it’s the first place I crave when I come home. Take out only.”
“40 year old business ran by cute uncle and auntie! Take out only but it’s fast - 5 min for my fried rice to be done.”
“Delicious food with large portions and some of the best service I've had in Chicago, which is remarkable since it was take-out. Def order from here, it's worth working around the hours.”
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