JJ Thai Street Food
| Address: | 1715 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA |
| Phone: | +1 312-929-4435 |
| Site: | jjthaistreetfood.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 12–3PM Closed 12–3PM 12–3PM 12–3PM 12–3PM 12–3PM |
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Daniel Ireland
A few years ago, I spent two weeks travelling all over Thailand. I fell in love with everything Thailand and vowed I will live there one day. There are hundreds of Thai restaurants in Chicago, but JJ Thai is the first Ive found that pretty much transported me right back to Thailand! The food is amazing and is closer to what youll find in the far-flung areas of Thailand than most other Thai places in Chicago. If youve decided that youre not a fan of Thai food, you should seriously consider giving JJ Thai a shot. If you love Thai food, you should give JJ Thai a shot. If you eat food, you should give JJ Thai a shot!! Outstanding place (and its BYOB!!)
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Lena Wu
Authentic Thai street food experience with metal cups, interesting straw vessels, and comfortable indoor seating. Restaurant is on the smaller side with about 7 tables. All the food spelled terrific, utilizing more spices typical to Thailand than the average Thai American restaurant. The menu is also more expansive rather than just dry stir-fry noodle. Loved the green papaya salad and tom yum soup I had. My friend was not very hungry and still finished every last piece of his noodle soup (#2). Service was fast.
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Amy Y
What a cozy shop serving some of the best Thai street food in Chicago. There isnt the usual pad thai and yellow curry here - this is street food. The sticky rice dishes are great. What I like the most is the seasoning: they are well balanced, and free of the excessive sugary taste of most other Americanized Thai food. Staff is friendly. Came here and chat with my friends until place close and they were super polite. Will return. BYOB.
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Pat L
With all the excellent reviews I was expecting really good/authentic thai food, we ordered 5 dishes and I feel all of them were ok "home cooked" Thai food, definitely not what we had in Thailand couple months ago. On top of that I feel JJ Thai cost 30-50% more than most other Thai restaurants in Chicagoland. Think about it, Thai street food is known for being really cheap and really good, this is a swing and a miss.
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ashley dee
The hostess I encountered today was very rude. Every time she spoke to me, she had a frown. So I thought ok, maybe shes having a bad day. Then I watched her serve a white woman across from me. She was courteous to her and even smiled. I will say the food was good but Ive had better. I will take my business elsewhere.
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Kelsey Wells
BYOB with a liquor store right down the street. It was a busy night but we got in very quickly, and it didnt take long to be served. The food was great, and even if you dont know how to pronounce the names of dishes, they have a hand letter and number system to ID each dish.
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Jonathan Wright
Tasty, eclectic, Thai restaurant with open view kitchen featuring both Thai comfort food along with some creative dishes for the little more adventurous folks. Try the Som Tom (Papaya Salad) with sticky rice. Medium spicy is my favorite with a side of grilled chicken.
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Sodsai Lunsri
Chef น่ารัก มาก ครับ ยิ้ม สวย มี เสน่ห์ ไม่อยาก ออร์เดอ อะไรเลยครับ อยาก นั้ง ดู เชฟ ทั้งวันครับ
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Jeff Song
Theres no shortage of Thai food in Chicago, and theres a good number of pretty solid gems scattered throughout. But JJ Thai nails it with simplicity and strong execution. Head to this place if you want great food at good prices.
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livute29
Amazing pork shoulder dish with sticky rice ! The service was very quick and very sweet, both girls came to our table and both with smiles on their faces. Definitely coming back.
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chris lietz
JJs seems like a cut above other Thai places in the area. Had banana chips and basil chicken and both were excellent, will return for sure. Great atmosphere, friendly staff.
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Jason Mok
Sometimes slightly pricier than youd want, but you cant get some of these dishes anywhere else closeby. Service can be slow, but take out is always timely.
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David Suckstorff
They let me in a littke early and I ordered an iced coffee and basil chicken. Both were phenomenal. This place is low key and very delicious.
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Lynn Chau
Great Thai street food joint - flavours and texture are all very well executed. Definitely get the beef salad. Cute little spot for a date!
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Whitney Staples
Very authentic! Super quick service but gets busy! Within 20 minutes of ordering all the tables were full! We will definitely be back
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Brian Rosett
Great flavors. Very friendly staff. Sticky rice was very good but beware when they say spicy they really mean it here.
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heymiki6
They have the best Thai grilled chicken, combine it with papaya salad and sticky rice and you have a complete meal.
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Natta Pat White
อร่อยมากครับ The foods are delicious.
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Ben Sriaroon
Love this spot! One of the few spots you can get Kow mun gai tod in Chicago. The staff is great too!
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Alejandro Guzman
This place doesnt serve the typical Thai dishes, but be adventurous and you will be rewarded.
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Brandon Winter
Legit Thai. Dont go here as a novice. Dishes have some kick. Loved the papaya salad and Larb.
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Aaron Duckworth
Very simple menu. Good sized portions. Mediumly priced. Tiny restaurant .
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Dan T
Tasty, and a little something different from your average Thai food
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Timothy Paton Jr.
The whole menu is dope. Get E2 with sticky rice for a real treat.
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Brian Smith
Great food that is slightly different from your Thai standards
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B Mosh
Authentic and amazing food. Best Thai Ive had in Chicago
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Michael Fragleasso
Closest to authentic that I have found so far in Chicago.
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adr. so.
Singularly the best Thai food in Chicago Ive had
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Michael Nong Nanthavongsa
Not authentic Thai street food and over-priced!
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Michael Kramer
Ive been here a few times now. Fantastic food.
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Matthew Bates
Pricey but worth a visit if youre in the area.
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gaylord mccoy
Absolutely the most delicious Thai food ever!
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Morgan McMeel
Food is incredible. Service is outstanding!
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Dan Perron
Meh. Not what I expected from street food.
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Christine Meier
Aint no boring Pad Thai up in here folks.
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Mary Lipinski
Not your typical Thai food. Very tasty.
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Cyd Lockett
Excellent Thai and friendly service.
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Julia Spinolo
Delicious. Staff was very friendly.
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Aaron Hersh
My favorite restaurant in West Town.
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Yale Park
Great food. Fusion Thai food
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Harold Spencer Jr.
Food was amazing. Great BYOB
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Daniel Simeon
Feels like real Thai food!
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henk668
Too sweet to my taste..
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Sara Benson
One word: SUPERB!!!!
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Drew Finkel
Amazing and so unique
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Dhivya Comments
Had great food there.
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dan c
Great food
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Michael Bueltmann
Crazy good
