Best Thai Restaurants in Lincoln Square
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Aroy Thai Restaurant
High-volume Thai with a clear Northern/Northeastern focus and dependable execution.
Notable Picks
8.3
A high-volume Northern/Northeastern-leaning Thai kitchen that stays strongest when you order into the regional comfort lane instead of treating it like a generic noodle stop. The room runs casual, but the cooking shows real depth—herb-driven heat, sturdy broths, and savory mains that hold up across repeat visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao soi, Som tam (papaya salad), Larb
What makes it special: High-volume Thai with a clear Northern/Northeastern focus and dependable execution.
#2
Yes Thai
8.1
A BYOB neighborhood room with a clean, minimalist feel that plays surprisingly well for date nights and small groups. The menu’s best move is classic-and-craveable: lean into curry, pad Thai, and crispy starters rather than chasing every category.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Green curry, Crab rangoon
What makes it special: A BYOB Thai favorite with a polished, calm dining-room vibe.
8
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
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A reliable Thai-leaning neighborhood stop built for repeatable weeknight ordering and steady takeout rhythm. It’s at its best when you keep the order tight—one noodle or curry anchor plus one bright salad—so flavors stay clean and not sauce-stacked.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad see ew, Green curry, Tom yum soup
What makes it special: Dependable Thai flavors that travel well for takeout nights.
7.6
A Thai bistro concept with a pastry-forward identity that’s best treated as a focused, modern comfort stop rather than a huge menu tour. The move is to anchor with one noodle or curry, then add their puff/pastry lane for a sweeter, snackable finish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Curry puff pastry, Pad Thai, Thai iced tea
What makes it special: Thai bistro with a pastry/puff signature lane built for modern cravings.