Best Thai Restaurants in Lakeview (60613)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Siam Noodle and Rice
Classic Thai comfort with a deep, long-tenured menu bench.
Notable Picks
8.4
A long-running, no-frills Thai kitchen that wins on repeatable classics and Northern-leaning comfort dishes when you order in a single lane. Go pad see ew or pad ka prao plus a soup, and it lands best as dependable weeknight takeout or an easy dine-in reset. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad see ew, Tom yum egg noodle soup, Pad ka prao (basil chicken/pork)
What makes it special: Classic Thai comfort with a deep, long-tenured menu bench.
#2
Tac Quick
8.3
A big-menu Thai staple with a lively bar angle that’s strongest when you avoid menu sprawl and order with intent. Build the meal around one soup plus one curry or noodle, and it delivers a satisfying, group-friendly Thai night in Wrigleyville. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Must-Try Dishes:
Tom kha gai, Pad thai, Massaman curry
What makes it special: A Thai mainstay with a bar-driven, sit-down rhythm.
8.0
A newer Ravenswood-area Thai dining room that leans modern and diet-friendly (strong vegetarian/vegan coverage) without losing the core curry-and-noodle comfort. It’s best when you anchor the table with one curry and one stir-fry rice/noodle, then stop before the order gets too broad. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Must-Try Dishes:
Thai basil fried rice, Pad see ew, Crab meat curry with wild betel leaves
What makes it special: Modern Thai with strong vegan/veg options and bold curries.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A North Center Thai option that shines as a convenient neighborhood dine-in or takeout play, especially for classic curries and noodle standards. Keep the order tight—one curry plus one noodle—and you’ll get the most consistent payoff. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Must-Try Dishes:
Green curry, Drunken noodles (pad kee mao), Mango sticky rice
What makes it special: Neighborhood Thai that’s most reliable in curry-and-noodle lanes.
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A small Ravenswood takeout-first Thai counter that plays best as a lunch-special or quick weeknight comfort run. Stick to one curry or noodle plus a simple starter, and it delivers strong value without overcomplicating the order. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Must-Try Dishes:
Red curry, Drunken noodles, Mango sticky rice
What makes it special: Takeout-first Thai comfort with strong lunch-special value.