Phat Thai

Well now, let me spin you a tale of unexpected delight and culinary marvel. As I meandered through the crisp January air, not in pursuit of vittles but rather led by whimsy, my eyes did chance upon a sign so beguiling it set my appetite astir. It read: "Phat Thai." The name alone bore such repetition as to suggest a certainty of mastery, and I was reminded, indeed, of Sir Danksalot and his fabled TukTuk of enchantment. "Why not?" I thought. If fate bids me here, who am I to decline her summons?The exterior was as welcoming as an old friend's smile, and within, I found a cozy abode of some twenty tables, a bar gleaming with bottles, a neon sign casting its colorful glow, and the hum of cheerful music. The staff, though not wholly of Thai origin, bustled about with a genial air that transcended such trifles. After all, as the Thais say, "jai yen yen"--keep your heart cool.Now, the menu--ah, the menu! A cornucopia of delights awaited, and lo, there was even happy hour on a weekend! Half-priced Singha and Chang? Why, that is the kind of generosity to make a man weep with gratitude. As a vegetarian, I cast my eye upon their Pad Thai, which, though adorned with egg, was graciously altered to suit my needs. Such accommodation deserves no less than a kop khun mak mak (many thanks indeed).But the true gem lay in their chili selection. Four varieties, mind you--not the paltry one or two most establishments offer. Here was the full spectrum of heat and flavor, a veritable mai pen rai (no worries) for the adventurous palate. And the beer! Beyond the local brews, they boasted IPAs and other frothy wonders fit for any connoisseur.Cleanliness and order reigned supreme, the floors shining as though polished by the hands of angels. This place, my friends, is a sanctuary for those seeking both sustenance and a bit of cheer. I shall say without hesitation or hyperbole, Phat Thai Phat Thai Phat Thai is a beacon of joy, and I recommend it to all who value good food, good drink, and a touch of magic in their dining.--A humble wanderer and lover of fine things.

It was my turn to plan date night and I picked this spot for dinner after mini golf at the Palace of Fine Arts. We arrived around 5pm and maybe because it was a holiday weekend but there was a lot of street parking available on a Saturday evening. We were invited to sit wherever we liked and started off with drinks and an appetizer. I loved the peachy keen cocktail, but it's on the sweeter end so I could only do one. B got a beer and we split the fried chicken skins. We ordered them spicy and while they were flavorful, they didn't register as hot to me. I actually had a lot of trouble picking an entree because everything sounded so good but after getting reccs from our server, I ordered the chicken pad Thai and B got the ka pow with bbq duck. Our food came out quickly and was really good. I will say, the pad Thai is marked as spicy and it didn't register on my heat scale at all, but it was super flavorful so don't let that deter you. The service was great and I was enamored by the video of street food from Thailand on the TVs. Would definitely recommend and return.

Fun spot. Super clean! One of the coolest and kindest and sweetest staff EVER. I felt like at home, and they are family. Like without exaggerating. The food was ok, not super wow. Got an appetizer and a main dish. The app was good the main dish was ok. I ll come back and try other things.

This place gives me mixed feelings because the food all looks kind of off in terms of color and appearance (like the green curry, pad thai etc all looked a bit funny) but tasted fine. I got the green curry as my main and it was a big portion size and I liked all the veggies in it - but also the curry wasn't as smooth as I wanted. Went with a group of 5 friends and everyone also liked their food but thought the textures could be better. Ambiance inside is chill and service was decent. Nice having Thai food options in the Marina!

Everything was FABULOUS as always! I highly recommend Phat Thai. Thank you Ashley & family!

I liked most of what we ordered, especially the fresh spring rolls ($12) with lots of crunchy romaine, tasty tofu, mint and housemade peanut sauce. Yum.My son's crispy pork and fried rice was delicious but seemed like it was more a Korean pork tonkatsu dish rather than Thai. The rice was especially flavorful and a great complement to the dish. The menu miss - and I was braced for it- was the Lad Na main ($20 + $4 for beef). Not only did it not compare to the old Penny's Noodle Shop in Chicago but it was swimming in gravy like a stew in a glutinous, flavorless beef sauce. Sigh, no. It wasn't good. It also looks different in photos of this dish here on Phat Thai's site if you take a look. Next time, I'll tap Pad See Ew, pineapple fried rice and Pad Thai that all get raves.Service was attentive once we got their attention. It took almost 8-10 minutes to get our table wiped down and given menus and water. After that, smooth sailing. Great location on Lombard, look for the vibrant orange awning. Decent street parking especially after 8pm once metered spots reserved for employee shuttles free up.

I love this place! The interior is very cute and clean, the service is fantastic and the waitress I've had the last two times now is the sweetest! Also the food is delicious, portions great sizing (I'm able to get two meals out of one order!) and love the pricing. Will be a regular here!

Fast and friendly service, and everyone loved their food. The green curry was delicious and actually had some spiciness to it, which I like. Would definitely come back to try more dishes.

My rice came plastic wrapped, which left me feeling pretty played for my money.First off, Thai restaurants have fresh rice and Noodles dishes? Fresh rice

This places food was amazing it came out hot, had to blow on it to eat it. The wait staff was very friendly