Best Thai Restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport (60616)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Joy Yee Noodle
Pan-Asian Chinatown institution where Thai noodles and an enormous drink menu anchor the experience.
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Joy Yee Noodle’s Chinatown flagship is a high-volume pan-Asian stalwart where Thai noodle dishes share the stage with a sprawling menu and one of the city’s largest bubble tea lineups. Since the mid-1990s, it’s been a default stop for groups looking to combine Thai staples like pad thai and basil chow fun with smoothies and fruit freezes in the heart of Chinatown Square.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai Noodles, Thai Spicy Basil Chow Fun (Pad Kee Mao), Thai Milk Tea
What makes it special: Pan-Asian Chinatown institution where Thai noodles and an enormous drink menu anchor the experience.
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Set just off the main Chinatown drag, The Noodle is a casual counter-service spot best known for large bowls of pho backed by a small roster of Thai curries and tom yum. It’s used more as an everyday noodle stop than a destination, with steady takeout traffic and value-focused pricing for students and neighborhood regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Beef Noodle Soup, Red Curry with Rice, Tom Yum Soup
What makes it special: Everyday Chinatown noodle house where pho and approachable Thai curries share the menu.