Noodles Etc is by far the best Thai restaurant in Chicago. Both the food and service are amazing. Each time we're back in Chicago, we make it a priority to visit Noodles Etc because that's how much we love it! Pad Thai, Shu Mai, Pad See Ew, Drunken Noodles...Yum, yum! Can't wait until our next trip back to Chicago!!!
Great food and great service. They are so attentive and continue to make sure you are doing ok. They make you feel like family.
Love it
I love that place been coming for about 7 years and food steel good.
Great green curry! Also, the online ordering system makes it easy to order to go.
My favorite... Crab Rangoon and Spicy Chicken Pad Thai! �
Love the noodles. Especially the curry noodles. Sushi is good. Love the soups and dumplings. Pad woon sen is yummy.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. ...
I had the pad woo sen, Singapore noodles, and the curry puff. I personally don’t do good with menus that have a to many options so I ended up getting one for dine in and one to-go. The dine in portion was huge. So I really didn’t need the to-go. Both were as described. No complaints with anything not matching up. The curry puff did have much more “puff” than I expected. That’s a lot of crust! I ended up taking most of it off but what was left was flavorful and I’d order it again. Wouldn’t order the Singapore noodle again… the curry just didn’t do it for me. But the space is calm, clean, & inviting & staff were friendly so it was a good overall experience.
I had the Green Curry and dined in my first time here. The dish was good, the staff was friendly and attentive, and I enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere in the restaurant. I thought the prices were decent, not too expensive.
I came back here a second time to get a Pad Thai but had to do a takeout because it was slightly past 7:30pm. The Pad Thai was decent, but I've had better at other Thai restaurants. I felt like there were not enough sauces used in the cooking and it lacked chilli and spice overall. That said, I wouldn't mind coming back here again to try other dishes on the menu.
Sheena “MzGrownLady” Wilks
+4
I'm only giving 4 stars because of the parking. If you want to visit this place, be sure to NOT drive there. The service was excellent. The host was very friendly and had a beautiful smile and spirit. We ordered our food ahead of time due to the parking situation, but soon we were relieved of that trouble. When we got inside, we were seated immediately. The place is rather small but there weren't any large crowds. The restaurant was clean but we did have a pesky net bothering us as we ate. The restroom was clean as well. Although the restaurant serves seafood dishes there was no smell of fish. My overall experience was delightful 😊. I forgot to take pictures due to my hunger😁
Was my first time there with a friend who comes regularly. The pot stickers were great. The noodles were delicious but need a bit more flavor. Lemonade delicious but a little too sweet. Tofu tastes great, because usually I don’t like it. The waitress was very nice and showed great customer service
I was looking for a cheap place to eat by myself before a meeting, and this place exceeded my expectations! Loved the tofu pad thai and although it was a big serving, I finished it all! The food was out of the kitchen super fast--only about 5 minutes! I assume for bigger parties it may take longer, but still, I was impressed! I will definitely be coming back!
One of the best Pad Thai I’ve ever had! Went here so much when I was a student and it holds a special place in my heart. Recommend the noodle stir fries, the curry noodle, and the gyoza appetizer. They had a 10% student discount but I’m unsure if they still have it!
First time there and I loved watching what everyone ordered. Loved what I had as well. It was fresh and everything blended. I had the chow mein noodle.
Enjoyed lunch there on Saturday. Every dish was delicious. Service was fast and the prices were great. We were visiting from out of town. It would become a regular if we lived in the area.
Wouldn’t say that it’s authentic Asian food, but it’s definitely convenient to have a wide selection of Asian food in the restaurant. The soup was not too bad with a good portion of veggie and meat - we couldn’t really finish our noodle soup! Good value for money.
Compared to some fancy restaurants with 5-hour lineups, this place has better flavors and way faster serving speed. The internal design and music are very cozy. They haven’t raised their prices that much at all since two years ago, but it’s the same food of great quality and taste <3
Noodles Etc. a local U of Chicago spot for fresh soups, noodles and appetizers. They offer dine in, carry out or delivery. Service feels a bit like a diner. Get a paper menu, decide, order, then sit. Kitchen is fast and the staff attentive. We ordered ShuMai, Pho and Ramen. Shu Mai was steamed to perfect taste and consistency. would have liked a bit of ginger in the dipping sauce. Soup broth although very tasty were the same for both our Pho and Ramen. Interested enough we felt the Ramen needed a bit more love. Lunchtime was lively with patrons coming and going, would still recommend Noodles Etc. for a Hyde Park noodle fix.
I come here for lunch pretty often and I really love this place. Yes, the food is a little expensive for Thai but the portions are huge and most dishes taste amazing. I normally get the pad se-eu or pad thai but the menu is really extensive so you can definitely get other Thai dishes. The service is always quick and today I got my food less than 10 minutes after ordering on a Friday afternoon. The staff also allowed me to change from carry out to dine in while making my order with no problems. I would really recommend Noodles Etc for a quick lunch or dinner if you don’t mind spending a little money!
Food is great and comes out quickly, location is convenient. Only downside is their lack of a good system for seating people and taking orders. I also love their music selection - some real hits :)
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