Thai Aree House

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

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.

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.

They were so sweet. Hubby and I got take out and they gave us extra spice packets to add in case we wanted more spicy. Crab fried rice was really good and so was the massaman curry. Highly recommend. They gave us watermelon as well without charge!

This is our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. The food is delicious and service feels like a warm hug (even when picking up). Get the homemade dumplings - you won’t be disappointed!