NaKorn
NaKorn
, carrot, Japanese cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red radish, shallot and lime-tamarind dressing.- Gluten Free/Vegan
, with crispy tofu, toasted almond and sesame-lime vinaigrette. - Gluten Free/Vegan
lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, fresh ginger, shallots, Thai chili and red leaf lettuce
With relish of minced chicken and shrimp slightly sweetened with tamarind-coconut sauce (contains peanuts). Gluten free.
, with black jelly mushroom, fresh ginger. - Gluten Free
Served with saw tooth cilantro, lime, dried chili flakes and toasted rice powder, fried and served with butter head lettuce and red radish.
Atop a bed of charred Thai sticky rice with shallot chips and a hint of garlic.
With seasonal greens and squid ink tuile, served with red chili-lime drizzle. Gluten free.
Accented by our house made chili jam, lemon-grass, kaffir lime leaf, shallot chips and lemon zest. Gluten free.
Toppings and crispy shallots.
atop a bed of Thai Sticky rice with shallot chips
with sauted diced mushroom, sweet pickled radish, chopped walnuts and shallots.
in creamy Tom Yum broth with shimeji mushrooms, mini heirloom tomatoes, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf. -Gluten Free, contains dairy
, with minced chicken, mint, shallots, scallions, toasted rice powder, chili-lime dressing and iceberg lettuce.
Served chill with raw radish, fried shallot and spicy tamarind sauce. (Gluten-Free)
Breaded and singed with textured soy protein, sugar snap peas, celery, king mushrooms, shaved carrots and sesame oil, with au jus of soy and crispy garlic. (Available in Gluten-Free)
With mixed mushrooms, water, chestnuts, carrots and glass noodles, seasoned with hint of scallion and grilled green onion.
Coconut-tamarind curry sauce, kale chips.
With rainbow radish, celery, cucumber, spring greens, chili caviars, quail eggs, micro cilantro and chili-lime dressing. Gluten free.
with northern Thai Roasted chili-tomatoes tofu Nam Prik
tofu noodles, white jelly mushroom, shallot, ginger, PEANUTS, and chili-lime soy dressing
with seasonal greens and sour fruit with house made vegetarian Naam Budu. Our childhood favorite Southern Thai dish, features a variety of vegetables and Thai herbs a rich source of fibre and nutrition. It is serve with southern Thai famous dressing, Nm Budu, originally made from fermented fish sauce. Our chef Monika uses her magic make our Nm Budu vegetarian, tofu based - so distinctive. She slow cooks them with bunch of herbs for 3 hours to achieve it original flavor.
mixed mushrooms, glass noodles, carrots, mushroom broth, seasoned with hints of scallion and grilled green onion.
grilled romaine lettuce, charred kabocha, plum tomatoes, crispy Enoki mushroom, toasted jasmine rice, mint, Larb dressing.
with purple tomatoes, knob onions, sweet pickled Persian cucumbers, pickled rainbow carrots
Served with raw radish, fried shallot and spicy tamarind sauce.
Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, sweet Thai basil and green chili curry.
With green papaya salad, chili-tamarind sauce. (contains PEANUT)
Slow cooked and served in a shallow pool of broth with Chinese u-choy greens and shiitake mushrooms.
With sauteed Swiss chard, pickled mustard greens and spicy ginger-chili vinaigrette on the side. Gluten free.
Slow-cooked and served with coconut cream curry sauce and garlic asparagus.
accented by Persian spices, thai herbs and coconut cream curry, served with roasted fingerling potaotes, pearl onion confit, crispy shredded sweet potato and almonds
with braised greens, pickled mustard greens and chili-ginger vinaigrette on the side.
red chili broth, green cabbage, Kabocha, long beans, bamboo shoot, basil and coconut foam. /
Branzino served crispy and whole with Belgian and lime gastrique.
Steamed and served with baby bok choy, ginger, scallions and au jus of fermented soybean.
Served on a bed of warm Thai rice noodles with spicy turmeric- coconut curry and rice crackers. Gluten free.
With kohirabi, micro greens, preserved lime-Thai bird's eye chili sauce. Gluten free.
Shrimp, mussels and squid. Served with shimeji mushrooms, cilantro and Thai chilies in kaffir lime, lemongrass and galangal-infused coconut broth. (Gluten-Free)
zucchini ribbons, cilantro, lime and shallot chips with house made coconut-cream roasted-chili jam
fennel, fresh ginger, English cucumber, shallot, pomegranate, lemongrass-tamarind coconut reduction
wit grilled Chinese eggplant, coconut milk and Brussel sprout puree, Thai chilis, fresh peppercorns, krachai, and crispy Thai Basil
served on a bed of warm Thai rice noodles with red chili curry, carrot, pickled mustard green, fresh cabbage and crispy krachai.
With mixed mushrooms, water chestnuts, carrots and glass noodles, seasoned with hints of scallion and garlic green onion.
With mango gel, liquid mango yolk, salted coconut sauce and toasted coconut flakes.
with caramelizedbananas, candied walnuts
house-made whipped cream, candied pecan
Egg, Chili-lime pitaschio
Served with saw tooth cilantro, lime, dried chili flakes and toasted rice powder, fried and served with butter head lettuce and red radish.
With relish of minced chicken and shrimp slightly sweetened with tamarind- coconut sauce (contains peanuts). Gluten free.
Frisee, Fried tofu, crunch bean curd sheet and egg, accented by shaved Persian cucumber, sliced beets and toasted chili-tamarind coconut cream dressing (contain peanuts) Available in Gluten-Free
medallion of an Eringi king mushroom with house made chili jam, Frisee, mushroom chips
with a mixture of crab meat, pork, taro and water chestnuts, wrapped in soy paper and served with beet infused lotus root chips, plum, spring greens and house made plum gastrique
Atop a bed of charred Thai sticky rice with shallot chips and a hint of garlic.
With seasonal greens and squid ink tuile, served with red chili- peanut-lime drizzle. Gluten free.
with green beans, carrots, bean sprouts, roasted crushed peanuts, cilantro, Thai chili flakes and garlic oil (contain PEANUT)(Available Nut-Free)
with kabocha-rice porride and asparagus
in roasted chili coconut broth with Thai shallots, lime, chili jam, pickled mustard greens and crispy noodles. (Available in Gluten-Free) . This famous Northern Thai curry noodle is rich and distinct, yet delicious - perfect for cold day.
Green papaya salad, coconut rice and shallot chips. (contains PEANUT)
Coconut creamy curry sauce, peppercorns and kaffir lime, served with coconut rice. (Gluten free)
Served with curry-coconut rice, shallot chips and chili-ginger vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Served on a bed of warm Thai rice noodles with spicy turmeric coconut curry and crispy shaved garlic and rice crackers. Gluten free.
served with fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, frisee, Thai shallot, sliced Thai birds eye chilies and red radish(Gluten-Free)
coconut-tamarind curry sauce and kale chips (Gluten-Free)(Vegan)
with steamed winter vegetables, toasted white sesame, shallot chips and chili-coconut-tamarind dressing (contain PEANUT)
with tofu, Napa cabbage, celery,carrots, watercress, shimeji mushrooms, egg and chili-lime-pickledbean curd sauce. (Available in Gluten-Free and Vegan)
crunchy wide rice noodle with ground Angus beef slowly simmered in our home-made Thai style gravy, cherry tomatoes, fresh green and red leaf lettuce.
black tiger shrimp, calamari, fish cakes, white jelly mushrooms and watercress, served over thin rice noodles with Thai famous YenTaFo sauce.
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Inside Restaurant area
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a glass of wine on a table
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
a dining area with tables and chairs
a dining room with a table and chairs
a purple cocktail with a slice of lemon on the rim
NaKorn G&T
Lunch tofu and rice noodles (pad Thai)
Poached Tiger Prawns
Special Salad
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Vegetarian Scallop- yummy !
Seasonal dessert
Kale and Tofu
Rebecca F.
Mar 28, 2024
Why hasn't NaKorn Thai restaurant won awards for the whimsy and beauty of its interior design? It deserves them. Pass through the cerulean curtains into the dining room and you're greeted by a portrait of Thailand's King Rama IX rendered in the style of Mao-era propaganda posters. It's stunning. The bar is made of antique abacuses, yes, the calculating instrument that uses beads on rods to represent decimal places. And abacuses appear elsewhere in the dining room, too. The table bases are the legs and treadles of vintage sewing machines. A flock of bird cages turned into chandeliers lights the dining room. If you're a design buff, this is a destination restaurant just to take in the decor. Our meal was delicious. The whole fried branzino was so fresh that I ate every part of it, the eyes, the cheeks, the tongue, reducing the head to a pile of splinters. My favorite dish was the turmeric-coconut blue crab curry noodles. Each team member who visited our table shared stories about the origin of each dish and the inspiration behind the decor. Service was extraordinary. NaKorn Thai restaurant1622 Orrington Avenue in Evanston
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matt k.
Jun 11, 2024
There are a lot of things I can look past when eating out, like the restaurant being too busy forcing me to sit outdoors. Or the fact that our food came out 40 minutes after we ordered it, or that the couple who came after us got their food in less than half the time that we did. But the one thing that I cannot look past, is horrible tasting food at this price point. The tapioca crackers dip was delicious, but it all went downhill from there. We got the angus beef with bah mi noodles, sauteed tiger prawn and thin rice noodles, and the coconut curry braised chicken. The chicken was super dry, and the flavors on everything else was very bland.The staff was friendly, but that wasn't enough to make me feel good about what was easily the worst Thai food I've had in my life. I don't enjoy writing bad reviews, but there's nothing that makes me more sad than paying for food that tastes worse than what I can find at a fast food drive-thru. 10/10 would not recommend.
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Anne Marie H.
Mar 25, 2024
I went here for the first time for dinner because I was drawn to the vegan options. Although there are only a few, what I ordered was delicious! They had an appetizer special of sweet potato croquettes. The order arrived with 4 small pieces, but since they had the perfect combination of texture and flavor, I felt like I wasn't missing out. For the main entrée, I ordered their tofu and chard curry, which came with a small serving of jasmine rice. Everything tasted amazing! I truly appreciated the flavor and texture combinations. The curry had a tiny bit of spice, which enhanced the dish.The service was also excellent. The staff was professional and courteous. They made us feel welcomed and well taken care of tonight! They kept an eye on filling our water for us, even though the carafe was on our table. Meals were brought out with perfect timing.The atmosphere was trendy and traditional at the same time. The restaurant was warm and cozy and the music was at a comfortable level.Will be back!!!
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Liz B.
Sep 5, 2024
Creative cocktails, lovely staff, and delicious food. I come here once or twice a month for lunch. It's a charming restaurant and definitely worth a visit. They take care to serve quality food with a thoughtful presentation.
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Candace D.
Aug 30, 2024
AMAZING food! Service fantastic! Literally 10 of 10. We had papaya salad, lettuce wraps, chicken curry and braised beef noodles. Everything was beyond expectations!
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Danelle F.
Aug 3, 2024
This place is a delicious local treasure. My husband and I have been twice for date night. We took our teens for a birthday dinner yesterday. We typically eat vegan, but eat fish on occasion. The branzino and arctic char are both delicious. The lump crab rice noodle curry dish is amazing. The dessert with cotton candy was mind blowing. Everything is beautifully presented. A good date night place. Beautiful space with great ambiance. They have nice seating outside as well.
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Emily H.
Jul 28, 2024
We had a great experience last night. We told our server it was our first time there. He walked us through the menu. He recommended different appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Popcorn chicken was very good with an interesting sauce that we enjoyed. The tapioca crackers were really unique and unlike anything I'd ever had. Really unique and good. We had the char, chicken, and duck entrees. All were very good. The rice came on the side which was nice. They have a special dessert that only available on Friday and Saturday nights. Very good. Light and refreshing. With mango, mousse, a light meringue and the description doesn't come close to doing it justice. From the minute you walk in the hosts are friendly and welcoming and walking out you're thanked for coming and invited back. Overall superb experience.
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Maya Y.
Jun 5, 2024
I sat down at this place by myself while I was exploring downtown Evanston. Truth be told, it was recommended to me by a couple of colleagues. I ordered their pad thai w/ tofu and a Thai iced tea - both of which were delectable. I'd go with a friend and try one of their curries next time.
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Steve A.
May 31, 2023
Got to this place at lunch for Asian fusion. It's a tired cuisine concept for sure, but they do it good. NaKorn is one of the many places in Evanston to get this kind of stuff. Mostly it focuses on Thai such as noodles and stuff with coconut. The prices aren't bad for the usually great quality. At lunch things are a bit cheaper. It's the main reason we came at this time. There's also plenty of good vegan and vegetarian choices and lots of spicy stuff or whatever. It's about $12 for a cocktail. There's a good amount of Asian inspired ones. Among these is the Bangkok Mule. This was made with kaffir lime infused vodka. Crisp and refreshing. The food is kind of pricey, which is the only bad thing. It's about $16 for an entree. The vegetarian choices include the Crispy Rice With Iceberg Wedge. A lame name but it was good. This had chili lime dressing, ginger, peanuts, shallots, tofu noodles, and white jelly mushrooms. Had some good just slightly Americanized Thai food. It's pretty authentic to be honest. The lunch is a good time to come and try some of the recently brought back menu, which has plenty of options for meat eaters as well as vegans and vegetarians.
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Elma L.
Sep 4, 2024
True gem!I usually don't like Thai, bus this place is special. Everything is always tasty. Waiters are polite and don't interrupt in the middle of conversation. I feel good coming and bringing our guests here.Great restaurant.
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