Thai Lagoon
Timothy L. Smith · 200 Google reviewsThai Lagoon — thai in Wicker Park. The kind of spot that earns loyalty, not hype. Easy on the wallet, BYOB. Maggie Davidson: "The chicken was crispy and tasty and the pad woonsen was some of the best I've had" [$]
What 499 diners keep saying
What 499 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Thai Lagoon is a delicious, reasonably priced Thai restaurant with generous portions, a great atmosphere, and excellent service—I’d definitely come back again.”
“I love Thai lagoon-- I ate there today solo just before the dinner rush on a weekday-- it was lively but not crowded-- perfect for my mood. the atmosphere is welcoming and I love that the service is attentive but not overbearing-- isn't that the worst? they even gifted me a little slice of cake and it made my day! it looks like the emoji cake slice!!”
“Yummy, delicious, mouth watering Thai food! Great service, so so decor.”
“Great food, great service, and amazing price for authentic Thai food. Red Curry was a 10/10”
“Love this place. All of the Thai classics. When we lived in the city, we are here once every other week.”
“We all ordered different entrees and they were all great! The service was wonderful, too:)”
“When it comes to takeout, the best way to showcase great customer service is through thoughtful packaging and presentation—and this place nailed it. The sustainable packaging was both beautiful and functional, making the food look incredibly appetizing. The fried rice was delicious, featuring huge, succulent shrimp and a unique fusion of Thai flavors. Adding the spicy sauce elevated the dish, bringing just the right amount of salt and heat. The noodles had a sweet and tangy flavor with a pleasantly crisp, al dente texture, made even better with the spicy sauce. Both the egg roll and Thai tea were great additions, complementing the meal perfectly. Overall, a fantastic takeout experience that truly impressed me.”
“Seriously so good this place is slept on. Best most traditional Thai place in my opinion. Khao soi noodles, chicken pad Thai, and cashew chicken, and crab rangoons all pictured. The big paid Thai/drunken noodles are also a go-to!”
“The food was good. This restaurant has been in the neighborhood for many years, but I never went until my lady suggested it. The atmosphere was also nice. Not realizing it was BYOB, the couple next to us insisted we have some of their beers. Unfortunately, we didn't click with our server. She was not responsive when we asked for food recommendations. Never once checked back to see how we were doing, although she checked on her other tables multiple times. The other server (not ours) was super nice and friendly with her customers. Ours was not with us. She gave my date the check folder, which I quickly took and put my credit card in. She returned with it and again gave it to my date, who was pretty upset by then and didn't want me to leave a tip. We ended up leaving one anyway. I liked the food and would return, but only with a different server. I have not given up on this place, and for good reason. Their food is delicious. The last 2 times I returned were better than the first, and last night erased my bad first impression. The service and food were on point, and we closed the place. Definitely will return and have added more pics of our night. Now, it's part of my restaurant rotation. The last few times I've been there, aside from the good food and service, our server has given us a complimentary cheesecake dessert to share. Nice touch.”
“Great Thai food with nice size portions. Noodles were perfectly cooked and the flavors were consistent with other Thai places I have tried.”
“Whatever you do, don’t get the orange chicken. You will be disappointed. It may be cooked in orange sauce, but there’s no sauce on it. Kind of bland”
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