CK Pad Thai
950 W Army Trail Rd, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
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Address :
950 W Army Trail Rd
Carol Stream, IL, 60188 - Phone (630) 830-8522
- Website https://ckpadthai.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Jason D.
Good price and very tasty food. I carried out some pad siew which was super delicious. I will definitely be back.
(4)Justin L.
Nice intro to Thai and good prices, but not my preferred Thai restaurant. The food here is decent, I didn't think the noodles were great, nor did it to be very authentic or impressive. However, I should note that this has not kept me from going back. This is sometimes where I bring people new to Thai food just so they can experience a few dishes for a reasonable price, granted they might like Thai food more if they go to a classier joint. The service and environment are also average. It's a small restaurant so you won't get the formal feel or ambiance to the restaurant; however, it is very clean and well kept. Service is decent, though again, nothing noteworthy (in a good or bad fashion). Overall, a decent place to visit with great price (hence the multiple returns). Definitely consider it for take-out or a casual dinner midweek.
(3)Jay B.
Great quality food. My wife, my three young children and my mom all enjoy this place quite a bit. We highly recommend.
(5)Tadd T.
Well, the boyfriend LOVES the watery green curry. It is really delicious but I still find it texturally unsatisfying. He prefers soupier stuff anyway, so more power to him. The beauty of CK Pad Thai is its consistency. Everything is prepared almost exactly the same every time (please, there is no such thing as 100% exactitude with restaurants, but you can come close). Here are my conclusive results, after twice-monthly delivery service since August 2012: - Pad thai: Insipid and watery - Egg rolls: Unremarkable - Chicken egg rolls: An astounding improvement ... no idea why. The sweet and sour sauce is awesome. - Green curry with chicken: Flavorful and abundant with vegetables but too soupy. However, I have successfully remedied the texture by making a cornstarch slurry and stirring it into the curry while I reheat it. - Panang curry with tofu: Same as above. - Beef and meatball noodle soup: The beef is too gristly so now I get it with just meatballs, those eerie and yummy spheres of beef paste and potato starch. I also request extra bean sprouts, basil and cilantro to make the whole dish resemble pho as closely as possible. - Chicken fried rice: Really delicious, maintaining that balance of sweet and salty so prevalent in Southeast Asian cuisine, and featuring big, tender chunks of gristle-free chicken breast. Whatever sauce they use, I want gallons of it. Since I don't yet have a car, their delivery service is a godsend. Be sure to visit their website for coupons!!
(4)Hohan H.
We love our Thai, but find most places are very inconsistent. For the most part they are good and reasonably priced! Look on their website for coupons for freebies! I like them, not totally in love maybe because they don't have a consistent spicy system, like one to five ad have some sort of spicy associated with each number. You just have to tell them you want it spicy and its up to their cooks discretion. Sometimes very spicy can mean "Oh my Gard I can't eat this its so hot! " or " honey did you tell them I wanted it spicy?" The food is tasty just wish "spicy" old mean the same thing every time.
(4)Avani S.
My husband and I had dinner here on a Sat night. The restaurant wasn't crowded, but we were looking for a more relaxed atmosphere. We were greeted by a super friendly girl, who was also our waitress. We ordered the fresh spring rolls as our appetizers. They were sooo good and they didn't skimp on how many they serve. For entrees, my husband ordered the spicy, basil chicken which was definitely spicy, but so tasty! I ordered the tofu pad thai, which was tasty, but lacked in spice. After reading a review on here earlier on the mango and sticky rice, I just had to try it and I'm SOOO glad I did! I don't like desserts that are too sweet, but the mango and rice perfectly complemented each other. My husband decided to try it too, even though he doesn't like mango and even he thought it was good. I also love having gum after my meals and at places where they give you something, they usually give you a mint. Here, they gave us 2 sticks of Wrigley gum! That was the icing on the cake! We are so happy to have discovered this place, which we didn't know about until now. We will definitely be back, whether we sit down or carry out!
(5)Shawn F.
This place was everything I was hoping for and more! Needing to find a place for my cousin and I to meet, I did some research on some of the local joints. Based on other yelp reviews, I thought I would CK a try and I am glad we did! The actual restaurant is a little easy to miss. Tucked away in a strip mall, it seems quite underwhelming from the outside. Entering the restaurant, I was immediately greeted. The decor was cute and charming. The restaurant is on the small side, but that was okay as we were the only patrons eating in. The food was fantastic. I ordered the green curry. I requested that it be extra spicy as I find that most Thai places go easy on us Americans. The curry was terrific. Very spicy as requested, but the right balance. I could still taste the amazing flavors of the coconut milk and fresh vegetables (eggplant, bamboo shoot, basil, etc.) I was very pleased at how fresh the vegetables were! My cousin ordered the spicy crazy noodle dish. Although I didn't have any, my cousin was raving about and has begging me to take him back for more. Did I mention, this was his first Thai experience? He loved it! His meal did look quite good! So would I go there again? ABSOLUTELY! I actually can't wait. I would also and have already recommended it to friends! OH and also, the prices- SO CHEAP! Good Job CPK PAD THAI!
(5)Sandy B.
This is a lovely little Thai restaurant with excellent atmosphere and food. The pricing is reasonable as well. I almost always order the Pad thai (1/2 chicken & tofu) but my friends have all been happy with their choices as well. they also deliver. Because it is in a strip mall, parking is never a problem.
(5)Kathleen B.
Good flavorful Thai food. Thom Ka Kai soup was hot and not overly-heavy on the coconut milk, which I appreciated. Pad Thai was standard; not the best I've had, but far better than some. Red curry was good. Actually what killed it was the service. We ate there early on a Friday night, were the only family in the restaurant, and had painfully slow service. But I would go back again. Prices are reasonable.
(3)Dan K.
This place is a great spot in the burbs for some Thai. I recently moved nearby and stopped in to see what kind of food is close. The decor is pretty nice inside. Gives it a homey atmosphere. The lunch specials are a great deal. It came with a soup and an egg roll. I got the green curry chicken and the wife got some Pad See Ewe. We were pleasantly surprised with the food. It was tasy all around and they were good portions. We also tried the Thai Coffee and the Thai Tea, and both were good additions to the meal. They deliver too but I haven't tried yet.
(5)Mary J.
Very tasty and quite a deal! They have a lunch special for $6.95. For that you get your entree, a cup of soup and 1 crab rangoon. I had the pad thai and it was just the right amount of spice. Enough to make my nose run just a little, but not enough that I was desperate for a tissue. Hubby got a dish with the wide noodles, I think it was called crazy noodles and that was yummy too! This place is quite small in a strip mall which has almost as many empty spots as those that are occupied. This is located right next to a Dairy Queen which had a sign saying "Yes, we are open year round", but it was closed! Delivery is available for a $2.50 fee and I was glad to see that! I can see me taking advantage of that on one of our many busy nights.
(4)Sara B.
For a large group of people for delivery this place is great. They have pretty standard thai food. The tofu pad thai is pretty on-par. They do offer the option of getting 1/2 and 1/2's in your dishes if you want to try 2 types of protein in your dish. As a small party of 2 to take home, nothing out of this world this time. Will still order from here in the future.
(3)Tammy J.
After reading such good reviews, we gave this place a try. Our order included Thai fried rice with pork, mixed veg stir fry with chicken, crab rangoon, chicken/veg pot stickers, and a yum woonsen salad. Overall, everything tasted okay; nothing was "awful." And if this was my first taste of Thai food, I would have given it a higher rating. However, I must compare it to what I've had many times: unbelievably delicious food from VinoThai in St. Charles, which gets a 5-star yum factor. This is the type of restaurant I'd eat at because (1) it's nearby, and (2) it's still open. The staff was very nice, too.
(3)Kate K.
We have eaten at this hidden gem quite a few times. The staff is ALWAYS helpful, accommodating and make the experience enjoyable. What I enjoy the most is the consistency. We have brought friends and coworkers to enjoy a quick meal there and are never disappointed with the service. I would recommend the sampler platter or the pad tai. They are my favorite and the only two that I would personally order! If you are in the area and are looking for a small quiet place to enjoy a good meal, defiantly check this place out!.
(4)Jacqui B.
Very good, but I do wish the curries were less watery. Recommend: Yellow Curry, Chicken Satay, Tiger Cries, Evil Jungle Shrimp. The stir fried basil was pretty boring, and the spring rolls are very plain, but everything else I've had was great.
(4)Becky F.
I've been to CK Pad Thai a few times now, and I've loved it every time. I've tried a new dish each time. Although I do have my favorite Thai dishes, I seriously want to try everything on this menu! Food was fantastic each time, I've had the same server each time, and he is very attentive, very friendly. It's a very nice little gem of a restaurant that I'm very happy to have found!
(5)Nicole L.
I just love this place even more every time I eat here. This time we ate in which we haven't done before. Staff was very friendly! We had the CK Fried Chicken with the yummiest sweet chili sauce. We also tried the Pad Si Ewe which was great, although the broccoli could have been a bit more tender as it was a little too crisp for my liking. We also had the Sampling Platter which comes with two of each chicken satays, egg rolls, pot stickers, crab rangoons and golden bags, and 3 dipping sauces, all of which were tasty. The crab rangoon didn't taste like it had any crab in it, though. Also, each item is a bit on the small side. I think I would have felt better if the platter was $8 instead of $10. The entree portions aren't huge like at some places, but more than adequate, and this is still my favorite Thai restaurant in the area.
(4)Ivy P.
Wonderful customer service such a quaint restaurant its always clean & prices are reasonable. I always liked everything that I've ordered there ;) I love the mango sticky rice! It's perfect ;)
(4)David Y.
Just ordered. Great place. Glad we went by all of the reviews. Ordering over the phone was a breeze. Courteous service and we used the coupons on the website without hassle,. We ordered Thai fried rice, Thai Pepper Steak and Sampling Platter. Reasonable price, arrived on time. We would have given 5stars, if only that the food wasn't piping hot. That being said, portions were huge, and what we ordered would had fed 4 people easy, we were only two. The selection of sauces and veggies were fresh and tasty. Would definitely order again based on this experience.
(4)Kedar D.
This place opened up about a mile from my high school and man do I wish it had been around when I was a student there. The quality of the food here is quite high---portion sizes are large (expect to take left-overs), and the dishes just taste fresh and light and inspired. Their curries are thick and hearty and they use a high-grade variety of tofu. I also liked their stir-fry dishes which were fragrant and full of basil and chilis. The decor is also well-done; very clean and homey, but nice enough that you could probably take a date here. You wouldn't expect something of this quality considering CK Pad Thai is in a grungy 1970s strip mall with a Jiffy Lube and a dentist. They're very accommodating to vegans so just tell them no fish sauce/oyster sauce/shrimp paste and they can do it.
(4)Summer L.
It took some hunting to find this place -- even my GPS was starting to cry as I spun endlessly in one of ten billion strip malls in the area. Still, with recommendations from locals (and Jessica G.), I was hell-bent on getting some take-out. I'm glad I stuck with the adventure. CK Pad Thai is small and not terribly noteworthy on the inside, but they whip up the food extremely quickly and the employees are friendly. I ordered the Crazy Noodle extra spicy and they did quite a good job at this (even including an extra side of chili sauce... yay!). The vegetables were so perfect -- red peppers still crisp, sweet onions still sweet. It didn't quite rip my face off, but it wasn't the Minnesota-hot that I'm used to getting stuck with back home. The sauce itself was a bit on the greasy side but at least the food wasn't swimming in it. My co-workers say they have fantastic lunch specials and visit often. The dinner prices (including my meal) are also very reasonable. But the proper cooking of the vegetables alone was worth twice what I paid.
(4)Phillip A.
Have been back here a few times during this Hot summer and I must say the quality it still top notch. I have yet to have a bad experience esp.during lunch. I have only had dinner /take-out a couple of times. The lunch specials are a big value.
(4)Jessica G.
So the husband did a search for the best Thai place near us. First he said we were going to Rockford and then we got lost and then we found CK Pad Thai. Pretty solid food - my "spicy" Pad Thai was just hot enough and the Tiger Cries was weird (in name at least) but tasty. Free refills on soft drinks which was nice. The husband's duck red curry was, in his words, "awesome". The pieces of gum at the end of the meal was a nice touch. Pretty worth the ride - and it wasn't at all crowded for a Friday night. Also, with regard to location, it is at the southwest corner of County Farm and Army Trail at the far end of the strip mall - it can be easy to miss as the signage is not that great.
(4)Lynne B.
Best and freshest Thai food in the area! Love their noodle dishes - Pad Thai and Pad Se Ewe. I should really venture out and try their other entrees sometime, but I can't seem to break away from my favorites! Glad I only live 5 minutes away because every time I order, regardless of prime-time weekend or not, the owner has my order ready in 10 minutes or less. Very friendly and courteous service too!
(5)Keri M.
Carol Stream, you pit stain of a town, I have found your hidden gem!!! This place has some of the best Tom Kha Gai Soup I have ever had. Their Pad See Eww is awesome too. Soooo Thai places, what's with the celery in the crab rangoon? Not so good... kinda weird, like Japanese's snacks weird.
(4)Andrew W.
a little different flavor than other local places. not blown away but solid thai. if they are close to you give them a go (we only went because our favorite in wheaton is closed on sundays).
(3)Traci B.
I came in one Friday for a carry out order. Little place but it was really crowded which is always a good sign. I wasn't quite sure what to order so I ordered the cashew chicken, crazy noodles with beef, and crab rangoons. Crab rangoons were awesome with plenty of filling and good sauce with it. Crazy noodles had a great kick to it and the veggies were really fresh. It was awesome! The cashew chicken was just ok but that was probably because I was comparing it to how great the crazy noodles were. I love to see small places like this doing well and I will definitely be back!
(4)Justine R.
I'm writing this review as I eat my take out, and let me tell you.. I am in heaven. First of all, the service whenever I decide to dine in has ALWAYS been great.. They are always polite here and even when you don't know just what to order, they'll suggest their own favorites.. There are a few Asian restaurants emerging in the surrounding suburbs but I still prefer to come here for great Thai food.. and you really can't go wrong with their lunch special.. I ordered a house salad (I am really struggling to finish this thing because of its size too!) and 2 entrees (which I added spring rolls to).. all for $20. Definitely check this place out if you're craving Thai food without the fancy floors or lounge music ;)
(5)Jay S.
Recently went here for lunch and I got to agree with everyone else that the lunch special is quite the deal. At Thai restaurants I usually get Pad See Ew or Thai Fried Rice but this time I was craving some Chicken Pad Thai. My lunch order came with soup and spring roll. The soup was very good and something I haven't had yet at a Thai place. Wasn't a big fan of the spring roll but it was different from other places. The Pad Thai was very good...and it was a large portion for lunch! The service here was very friendly and accommodating. Food was served fast.
(3)Dan M.
My New Favorite Place We started going there since my Aunt Birthday party. We ordered variety different kind of dishes to see which one will be our favorite. We ordered Chicken satay, Fresh Spring Rolls, and Baby Egg Rolls for the appetizers. Beef Salads, Tom Yum Shrimp, Crazy Noodle, Basil Duck, Catfish in Red Curry, Chicken Mixed Vegetable for the main dishes. My favorite dishes of all are Crazy Noodle and Catfish. I ate noodles from many Thai, Chinese, and Japanese restaurants and have to admit that the wide rice noodle from CK Pad Thai is one of the freshness one. You can taste it and feel it if you eat a lot of noodle like me. The Catfish is crunchy, and the curry is good, a bit sweet but good. Not too spicy and not too mild. I had Thai ice coffee as dessert since we have so much foods and not much room left. The coffee is strong as I like to drink my regular coffee. And the taste was very nice. I gave those 5 stars because the place is clean, staffs are very friendly, the foods are great, and the prices just right. After my aunt birthday party, I become regular at CK Pad Thai. I always order something different every time I was there to explore their foods. You can see me almost every weekend there.
(5)S E L.
Beef panang, shumai, Thai iced tea, chicken rice soup. Perfect lunch! Yum...I'm hungry now.
(5)Ed L.
Excellent food, quick and good service, reasonably priced. Love it!
(5)Samantha M.
This is my favorite place to go for Thai food in the area. My husband and I moved out to the burbs and wondered if there would be any good Thai places. We checked out CK Pad Thai when they 1st opened and have not been disappointed. They have very friendly staff and the food is excellent. I love their pad thai and the curries are excellent. We try to order the special seafood dish that they have for the night. When I was pregnant and craving Thai food, this was the place that I asked my hubby that we could go to.
(5)James V.
A 2 1/2 star rating would be perfect. I've tried it twice. The people there are beyond friendly. The place is clean and a reasonable size. No negatives there. The food just isn't great. The pad thai wasn't flavorful. The rama noodles had a good sauce but the noodles were rubbery. The golden bag appetizer was crisp and full of meat, but not much in the way of seasoning. My wife liked the soup. Maybe that's a good way to go. Overall, it's just not the Thai for me.
(2)Rachelle B.
I am so glad I was introduced to CK PAD THAI. Now I am addicted to the Pad Si Ewe Beef , Thai Fried Rice, and Chicken Satay. I go there at least twice a month! The food is amazing. Don't forget to try the desserts . . . their Green Tea and Mango Ice cream is so good. Also the Baby Banana Roll with Mango . . . it's mmmmmm.
(5)Scott K.
Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines and when CK Pad Thai opened in my town, Carol Stream, I was elated and was one of their very first customers and have been a satisfied customer ever since. The decor is nice and clean. The staff has always been friendly and courteous, and has a cheerful welcome on my visits, which are mostly carry-out, but on the few times I have dined in CK Pad Thai has been fast and efficient. I am a fussy guy who does not like veggies at all but the CK Pad Thai staff is very accommodating to my fussiness when I ask them to hold the veggies. Mt favorite dish is Thai Fried Rice w/chicken no veggies and made spicy. I also have had the Crazy Noodle and Basil Fried Rice, both w/chicken and no veggies. I have never had an order where I was disappointed. I have brought a couple of friends including my wife, who does not enjoy spicy foods, and they too enjoy CK Pad Thai. My wife enjoys the Chicken Satay appetizer and Massaman curry dinner. The portions are good; it is not often where I find a place where the portions satisfy my appetite. My wife, who admittedly does not eat a lot always, has enough to take home for another meal I am one who appreciates being recognized and CK Pad Thai is good at recognizing regulars. Even on the phone when I order my usual without veggies and say 'no vegetables CK Pad Thai is quick to say 'Hi Scott.' CK Pad Thai has been my favorite eating-place in and even though I do not live full-time in the Carol Stream area anymore, when I do stay in Carol Stream CK Pad Thai will almost be certainly on my lists of places to eat.
(5)Roumany S.
We've been frequenting this place for years and finally had time now to write a review. There's a lot to like about this place. Our standard rotation includes the Tom Kha soup with chicken which is like coconut milk mixed with a tom yum. Its nice and creamy and comes with two different types of mushrooms and tomatoes. We also get the Pad See Ew with beef and the Basil Fried Rice with chicken. Sometimes we'll substitute Pad Thai instead of Pad See Ew. We've tried some of the appetizers which are generally good. Recently we had the CK Roll which seemed to be lacking some flavor. Is like a springroll cut up like sushi and even has some cream cheese but theres no meat or fish. It was ok but probably wouldnt order it again since there are other options such as chicken satay and crab rangoons. Give this place a try they are reliable and reasonably priced.
(4)Alex N.
Great Thai food in the western 'Burbs. Brianna Dubb and I order for delivery here at least 2 times per month. We pretty much great the same thing every time (well I do, I start sweating profusely if I have anything that might even be considerably moderately spicy) but hot damn those 3 items are good! The Tom Kha Soup, the sampler appetizer platter, and the Chicken Pad Thai could run together for the mayor of Carol Stream (sorry Mayor McCheese) and never have to worry about being defeated. Any sized order we have placed have been to the crizzzz in under 45 mins. Bad thing is that our order comes to around $40-$45 with delivery which I consider kinda pricey for a delivery dinner for 2.
(5)Michael V.
This place is awesome and amazing!!! Great food at at decent price. The owners are friendly and so nice. I have yet tried something I didn't like. LUNCH SPECIALS ARE PHENOMENAL!
(5)Rebecca T.
Delicious thai food- and the people there are so friendly and sweet. Have only ordered the carry out. Pad Thai Pad Cashew and fried rice. Very delicious. I like how at other Thai restaurants you can order mild hot extra hot etc. At this one- you cant- they just give you a little side of hot pepper paste ( not the same) and I wish you could get a side of fried rice substituted instead of having to order a whole dinner. Price for two entrees and fried rice $35. Kinda pricey for carry out.
(4)Redrico R.
This place is an excellent place to get your Thai food fix in the area! Food presentation is amazing! I love the golden ball appetizer!
(5)Chris M.
We always chose this Thai restaurant. Food is always fresh and delicious. Favorites include beef salad, tom kha soup, pad thai, crazy noodles and ALL curry dishes. We often have family dinners here.
(5)vanessa b.
I love thai food and this place is amazing. Its a small but welcoming place. The service is great, the people are polite and there never seems to be a rush. I was introduced to the palce by a friend. The food is beautiful and full of flavor. I have never been disappointed in any of their dishes, my favorite being pad si ewe w/ beef or chicken; it is AMAZING. And they have the BEST grean tea ice cream I have EVER tasted. My husband craves the basil fried rice with beef and chicken. Everytime he comes home from leave, he wants to go to this place. We dine at the restaurant atleast twice a month.
(5)Ela B.
This is my new favorite place to go for Thai food. I am a very big fan of Thai food and have sampled many places throughout the suburbs and Chicago. This is a very well decorated, refreshed, contemporary restaurant. The art on the walls is modern and well chosen. The furniture and setup is very clean and serene. The dishes are modern and reflect a Thai atmosphere. I really like the menu. I've never had bad Pad Thai here and will often try new dishes just to see how they prepare them. The Thai Fried Rice is succulent and delicious. We also very much enjoy the appetizer platters and spring rolls here. I like the beer selection and the Thai Ice Coffee is creamy, rich and delicious. The service is sometimes slow but often friendly. There seems to be one main guy running the show and a couple others to help him out so I'm not sure how they do on a very busy night but overall it's good and if there is ever any issue they correct it without an attitude. The mango and sticky rice here is seasonal but when it's here it's amazing. I could sit there and eat it all day. I appreciate that I am told that the mango isn't good at certain times of the year therefore a dish may not be available versus just being given unfresh, sloppy food. Overall, I love coming here for lunch or dinner. They do have lunch specials and many times when we are there for dinner people get carryout. Portions are balanced well and courses come with plenty of veggies, meat, tofu, etc not just filled with too much noodles or rice. I do recommend this place for anyone who truly enjoys quality Thai food. I hope you will enjoy it as we have.
(4)James P.
We had an unexpected gathering at our house and everyone was hungry so I decided to order from CK Pad Thai. It was probably my most embarrassing experience as a host. We ordered about $120 worth of food and every dish (other than the pad thai), was filled with water about half way up the container. I have no explanation whatsoever. Needless to say, everyone was fighting over the 2 pad thai dishes since they were normal. Since it was unavoidable, we tried to figure out what happened with the other 8 or so dishes. The consensus among our group was that all the dishes may have been pre-made, frozen, and then re-heated and served. When meat and veggies are frozen and then reheated, there is a certain amount of water that is produced from the ice and that is what may have caused so much water to build up in the containers. Or, they ran out of ingredients to make the sauces and used water as a substitute? Who knows but I will never make this mistake again.
(1)J O.
Great food and service. Have to try the Catfish Pad Pick Khing. Really good place to go to if you like spicy food and make sure you print out a coupon from their website, makes a good deal even better...
(5)Leanne M.
CK Pad Thai is a staple in our diet. It has classy, minimalist, modern ambiance Sweet, thoughtful servers and unique chef specialties, that I've never had elsewhere before. The "Queen of Tofu" is an appetizer they created which we bring our family and friends to try when they visit. It's sweet and spicy and mysterious. We love it!
(4)Susan E.
Simply wonderful food! After trying half a dozen Thai restaurants in the suburbs, this is hands down the best. My husband's favorite is the Thai country dinner which comes with salad garnished with huge shrimp, pork strips, & sticky rice. I love the Panang curry with chicken. The freshest vegetables imaginable, green & red peppers, basil, broccoli in a coconut sauce. Thai iced tea is a perfect accompaniment. Prices are reasonable and it's a nice quiet atmosphere.
(5)Peter U.
I'm a bit surprised that my all-time favorite Thai place is a mile from my home in the beigeness of suburbia. Good cuisine is finally making its way out here. Anyway, my "usual" is the lad nar, which is consistently excellent.
(5)Chuck D.
I am a bit addicted to thai food, so when I read all the 5 star rave reviews, I had no choice but to try it! I definitely appreciate that it is so close as there are not many thai places in this immediate area. We came just about an hour before close, which I never like to do as I've worked in plenty of restaurants myself, however the staff welcomed us warmly and waited on us quickly, but not rudely. The food was quite good. Everything that we ordered was perfectly spicy and very delish - all the portions were perfect as well. I can't quite put my finger on why I don't absolutely love this place, perhaps I need to try it again and see if my mood changes. I would definitely recommend giving it a try, just not my absolute favorite in the area.
(3)Courtney D.
The boy and I really like CK Pad Thai. We usually only order out for delivery so I don't know what the sit down experience is like. Customer service is good, delivery is always on time. We usually end up spending about $50 which includes 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 desserts, and we always have left overs. Some of my favs are chicken pad thai, fried tofu, sampling platter and the mango sticky rice!!
(5)Angela Z.
I like this place. It's a nice family owned place and very clean and warm looking and cute inside. Good crab rangoons and good quality food all around. They also have a VERY reasonable lunch special that includes entree and your choice of appetizer for only $6.95! The only thing that I wish was that the Chicken Pad Thai, while not bad, just had more flavor to it. It was just a little on the bland side flavorwise (and I don't even like spicy food). But still had good quality chicken in it and the service was fast and friendly. I would say this is one of the better Thai places in the suburbs.
(3)Nicole B.
Anyone who lives in Carol Stream knows there are basically NO restaurants here, let alone ones that aren't part of a chain found in every city. That fact alone should get CK Pad Thai at least 1 star. Considering it has awesome food, great service, and offers a pleasant dining experience earns it the rest of it's stars. When i lived in the area i ate here at least every other week, but now its probably like every other month.
(5)J K.
The food was very tasty and fresh. There are several Thai places much closer to home but it's worth the drive.
(4)Deez D.
One of the best places for pad thai. Star of Siam in Chi town was my favorite pad thai spot until I found this place near my house. I only get pad thai at Thai places so I can't say much about the other food but the pad thai is the shit!
(4)L M.
A gem in the western suburbs. The food is always fresh and delicious. The service is always warm and friendly (family owned). My current favorite is the beef salad! Their lunch special special is an incredible value. An always-satisfying casual dining experience
(5)AMG F.
I have tried many places in the burbs but this one gets a 5 star because it has excellent service and food. Rare combo for thai places.
(5)Dan B.
Some of the best Thai food I have ever had. I have been going there from the first month they opened. The food and service has always been great. I especially love the Tom Yum soup. The Pad Thai is also great. I eat there once or twice a week.
(5)Minhee K.
I love Thai food and was craving it's bold flavor profile so ckpadthai came up and luckily it was close enough to deliver. I ordered the appetizer chicken satay which not dry at all and had a real nice grill char flavor. The peanut sauce dip was absolutely delicious, the chunks of peanut really gave it a great texture. I originally asked them if they had ground pork and they said no but they have ground chicken.. the next best thing. I asked for exxxxxtraa spicy ground chicken with basil.. simple as that with no rice. (I'm on a keto diet.) ~I must say the ground chicken basil was delicious, I wasn't expecting the huge cuts of bell peppers and onions because it watered it down, but it was good for what it was. My highlight of this place is definetly the chicken satay lol, yum.
(5)Kelly N.
My FAVORITE place to get thai food in the suburbs. I have never had a bad experience when ordering food from here. I've tried an array of dishes and all have left me 100% satisfied. I highly recommend the red curry or their pad thai. Their tea is really delicious too!
(5)Marq C.
4 stars for friendly staff, fast service, value and EVERY entree was super tasty and YUMMY!!!! No 5th star for location and ambiance =( So I had to get the triad of protein selection--- chicken, beef, and tofu. All were fantastic! MUST HAVE: chicken pad thai (ask for extra peanut sauce), tofu pad see ewe, and red curry beef. You won't regret it. Plus the entrees range from $8-10, you can afford to try them all! I have been coming to this place for a long time because they delivered to the hospital I worked at. They have awesome coupons for free delivery, free apps, etc. Visit their site to take advantage of these extras! Enjoy and Thai it all!!!
(4)Karen R.
Best Thai restaurant in the Western burbs. Great,friendly, quick service. Decor is clean,updated with a touch of warmth and elegance. Food is excellent. Tom Kai gai soup is the best. Thai tea is tasty and not too sweet. Green curry dish is tasty and spicy. Peppers are crisp in every dish. This restaurant is in a strip mall but please don't let that stop you. It is a treat from when you enter till you leave this perfectly run restaurant.
(5)Trina J.
I can not believe good thai is hiding in a strip mall in Carol Stream. I mean seriously, when I think of good food or area restaurants, Carol Stream is really not my go-to city. Until now! This place is adorable! It's a nicely decorated, clean, cozy place nestled in a strip mall with Piggly Wiggly and Dairy Queen. I didn't even know there were PW stores in Illinois. Guess that's another Carol Stream secret. We found it by searching the app for restaurants in close proximity to Costco because it was close to 9p and we were not traveling far during severe thunderstorms for food. We pulled in the lot and walked in and it was a ghost town. A waiter appeared to be dozing off. And here I thought I was the only person who is tranced by the sound of rain. We wondered if the food would be that bad. But we sat and ordered anyway and are glad we did! It was 8:40p so we ordered quickly. I went traditional with Chicken Pad Thai and he had a coconut dish. He asked for beef but received chicken too (chuckles). Despite the mix up, it was great. Both were flavorful, saucy and the portions were generous. Our server, Tony was personable and attentive. He checked on us often and offered information about delivery and lunch specials. We were treated like we were the only ones in the room (and we were but it still felt nice!). We will definitely circle back. Only next time, we can only hope to receive what we ordered. :-)
(3)Sung Y.
This is a cool little place located in a strip mall. They have some great lunch specials for $6.95 which includes soup and an appetizer. On this day the appetizer was crab Rangoon. I ordered Pad-see-ew with chicken and it was delicious. Would definitely come back more frequently if it was closer to my office
(5)Azhar S.
Excellent food and great service! Everything I have had from there has been well done and the flavors compliment each other very well. Nothing is over-powering in terms of taste and smell. The rice is always perfectly steamed and not too starchy and sticky. The flavor and odor of the food has always been good. The service is always great and the staff is very courteous every time I go in. There is nothing that I would change about the service and the staff. The location is also very easy to find and every one is so friendly right when I walk through the door. The bathrooms are very clean and sanitized, which is always a very good thing. Always tells how the kitchen would be. There is not much I would complain about this place. Pretty much any chicken and beef dishes are always gonna be good no matter what kind of dish you order. The Thai iced is always excellent too. Happy eating!
(5)Bob B.
I needed a drive by pad Thai for dinner tonight, so I thought I would try CK. My usual Thai place closed and I've passed by CK before. I called my order in before leaving work figuring it would be just the right amount of time. When I got there there was one family sitting and no other customers. The place is small but nicely decorated and clean. I was greeted and found my order already to go. I got the Pad Thai with pork. It was a good portion for the price and all fresh ingredients. It had great flavor for my taste and no spice. They provided a little container of sauce to spice it up but I passed. I'll be back.
(4)Brian K.
Good thai food at an affordable price. Ask for the baby egg rolls, they are a stand out on the menu for sure
(4)Joseph K.
Ok, I'm new to Thai. I avoided it like the plague for twenty years based on a single bad experience. I've been back to eating Thai for about a year and a half, and this is some of the best I've had yet. I went with the ever reliable chicken pad Thai and it was just perfect. Not too hot, not too sweet, a perfect balance of spices, and the perfect amount of food. The room is very pleasant, lots of nice table clothes, nice music, and pleasant tones. I'm so glad I stopped in, this was a very enjoyable dinner!
(4)Kerry D.
I had potstickers and crazy noodles with pork. Both were fine but definitely not outstanding. Potstickers order is 6 pieces which is a fair value. Crazy noodles portion was smaller than I'm used to at home but also was only $8 so not a terrible value. Service was efficient and friendly. Overall it was fine. No real negatives but also nothing special. Hence 3 stars - just average.
(3)Jeff T.
I had a craving for some good Thai food, having left some amazing Thai restaurants in Portland. I knew that being in the surburbs it might be a little suspect, but having seen decent reviews from my fellow Yelpers, I tried out CK Pad Thai. The name harkened back to one of our favorites from PDX, PK Thai, but that was it. We did takeout, some pad thai, salad rolls, tom ka soup, etc... but the food was rather bland, didn't seem very fresh and the soup left a strange aftertaste, which I've never experienced with my many bowls of tom ka. Maybe it was a bad night in the kitchen, but I'm likely not making a trip here again.
(2)Atiya K.
I think they have some funny hours sometimes, but I do like the food here a lot. They deliver too which is very convenient. They menu is also available online and is pretty straight forward. The prices are good, the service is quick and the ambiance in the restaurant is nice.
(4)Matt A.
I'm not a fan of this place. Gave this place numerous tries, but didn't fulfill my expectations. This is just my opinion.
(2)Allison E.
All the food I've tried here was really tasty, and not greasy. The vegetables are always crispy, and not limp and overcooked. If you want food more spicy or less spicy, they can accomodate you. You can make the traditionally spicy meals unspicy and they still taste great. You'll get lots of extra hot sauces as well. Their duck is so flavorful, and duck can sometimes taste pretty bad if not seasoned well. Their cold side salads are also really crispy and tasty.
(5)Kathy N.
First time here. I am sorry I've never been in here before. The good is delicious. I had the chicken pad Thai. Yummy!! For lunch it comes with jasmine rice soup and a crab Rangoon. The soup was fragrant and good. Great sauce with the crab Rangoon. Very friendly and attentive service. I will be back for sure.
(4)Travis N.
Hands down best thai food in the area, whenever I'm not sure what to eat, this place has got me covered, very affordable too. 10 dollars will easily feed you here.
(5)Connie L.
I wound up here because I was intrigued by the $6.95 lunch special, which comes with an entree and appetizer. I ordered the pad thai for the boyfriend, which he was satisfied with but I was a bit disappointed that the appetizer I chose (dumplings) only came with two pieces. However, the food was ready right away and the service was good.
(4)Marie K.
Cozy atmosphere and the staff is friendly and welcoming. We ordered the appetizer sampler which was very good. It came with 2 chicken satay, 2 egg rolls, 2 dumplings, 2 crab ragoons. My main entrée was the Rama chicken. This entrée contains peanut sauce. To my peanut allergic friends, this Is not the dish for you. This restaurant also serves bubble tea! I ordered the green tea bubble tea and it was delicious! Portion sizes are more than sparing as well and pricing is decent and reasonable. Parking is easily accessible as well. It is quite the hidden gem and well worth the visit.
(4)Natty P.
I work at the pharmacy next door, so we eat from here all the time. The pad thai is AMAZING. The staff is very friendly and the portion size is also good, I always have leftovers from what ever I order. I have not really tried the curries from there, but I have heard from co workers that those are also amazing. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for good thai food in the area!
(5)Mike N.
I was quite satisfied with this place.The price for two lunch specials and a big thing of sake was great! We didn't have to wait long for the food or drinks, and everything tasted amazing. This is a tiny hole in the wall place that I would have never entered if it wasn't for a recommendation from a friend. Give this place a shot, it doesn't look like much, but it's certainly worth it!
(5)Herbert P.
Excellent Thai restaurant right here in Carol Stream! They have the entire gamut of "typical" Thai dishes - Tom Yum Kai, Crazy Noodle, Pad See Ewe (sp?), and of course Pad Thai, to name a few. Quality has been great for all, and their recipes and chef are good. They know me there by name since it's my main "emergency dinner" takeout place. I highly recommend it!!
(4)Kelly P.
Loveee this place!!! I think this is the best thai place in the whole Illinois and Chicago area. Their green curry is a must try, we get it every time we come here. tom yum soup is delicious too. My fiancé always love to get the crab Rangoon. The price is pretty reasonable. We continue coming here yummy
(5)Alma C.
I can't emphasize enough how difficult it is to cook a proper green curry without using a lot of thickeners like corn starch and flour (which is kind of cheating) and prepare it so the curry doesn't break. Somehow they do it here so the coconut and green chili flavors really come through cleanly. It's really good. Worth checking out, the other dishes were decent but that green curry is a standout.
(4)Michael R.
Terrific Thai food. Nice ambiance. Wonderful service. Surprisingly modest prices.
(4)Theresa -.
Ok, so I'm rounding up. 4 stars didn't seem enough to give. The servers are helpful and service is usually quick. My favorites are the Tom Kha soup and Crazy noodles. The Tom Kha is the best anywhere! If you ask them to add onions to the Tom Kha soup, it even better. Adding some of the red spicy sauce is delicious too. The Pad Thai is good also. Well, actualy everything they make is good. They remember customers, which is nice too. My only request is when they have eggplant in a dish, that they cook it a little more.
(5)Jackie K.
This place is amazing, enough said! The food is top notch, the staff is friendly and attentive. I go here at least once a week, it is that good! During the week they have $7 lunch specials, which includes a plentiful entree, a cup of soup, and single serving appetizer. A must try!
(5)Amy S.
Amazing! My uncle brought us to one of his favorite places. Shrimp red curry and Crazy noodles!! Yum!
(5)L W.
Love this place! Best Thai around and super nice owners. You can't go wrong here. Crab Rangoon is excellent, and the curries are very savory and tasty. Beef crazy noodle is also top notch.
(5)Victoria W.
Came for the Pad Thai, and unfortunately I wasn't a fan--the medium was very spicy but was missing out on the savory and sweet flavors I expect in Pad Thai. It almost had a bit of a smokiness. Also, no peanuts. I'd try the mild next time. However, I loved the CK roll! An fusion of fresh spring rolls and sushi, filled with cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, bean sprouts, and egg, served with a large portion of sweet and spicy sauce. Good-sized portion for the price, too. The mango sticky rice was a bummer: mango was not sweet, and kind of brown. The rice was hard. Lots of coupons on their website, including 5 off 25: ckpadthai.com/newsletter… Had a good experience ordering over the phone and wouldn't mind dining in some time.
(3)Jennifer P.
My +1 suggested this place for dinner, so off we went. He got a curry dish and I got the Pad Thai. The curry was VERY soupy, and the Pad Thai was pretty dry - it could have used more sauce. Both were plentiful but both were sorely lacking flavor. Service was good - we had frequent refills of our tea and water. Even though we were there until closing, we weren't made to feel uncomfortable or shooed out the door. Overall I wasn't impressed, and probably wouldn't go back unless he INSISTED..
(3)Kevin W.
Don't blink, you'll miss it! CK Pad Thai is located in the middle of a quiet strip mall and is not to be looked over if you appreciate good Thai food! Been frequenting CK Pad Thai for a few years now and have yet to find a dish I did not like. Their pad thai is delicious, lots of flavor and a good size for the price. Pad si ew is excellelent and the Lard Nar was awesome! The exployees are always friendly and quick, haven't eaten in yet but the to-go orders have always been prompt, hot and great quality.
(4)Ryan K.
This is my go to Thai place in the area. The employees are extremely friendly. They use only fresh ingredients and it shows. As an example, when you make a soup with fresh cut ginger it has a more profound effect. It's the little touches like that which make this place great. I normally order delivery from here, and it is zippy.
(5)Taylor M.
We stumbled upon this place by accident. There was another restaurant in the shopping center that we were hoping to check out but it was randomly closed. Since anytime is the right time for Thai we decided to check out CK Pad Thai (after first seeing that it had good ratings through my Yelp app!). There was only one other table occupied, but it was about 7 pm on a Sunday night so that is not really surprising. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive. I also liked how honest he was. I was asked which was better and he answered "definitely the crab rangoon no question". Needless to say, we got an order of crab rangoon. We also got Tom Yum soup since I have to have spicy soup whenever I go out for Thai food. For my meal, I got the Pad See Ewe with beef. All of the food definitely met my expectations. Since we were on our way to the drive in movies, they gave us plastic silverware and chopsticks in case we wanted to snack during the feature presentation. Talk about hospitality!
(4)Kathleen K.
Great thai! We started with the spring rolls and edamame. Both were very fresh and generous in portion. I had the panang curry with tofu (I can't get away from the panang!) and my dining companion had pad thai. We both very much enjoyed the food. As some people have said, it's in a strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't miss it!
(4)Aimee M.
You gotta love these hidden gems found in dingy strip malls. The parking lot needs repaving and the whole strip mall seems kind of deserted. But the inside of CK is really nice, warm colors, uncluttered/clean and decor minimal yet tasteful. There is seating for about 30-35 people and when we dined here for dinner midweek, the place was about half full, there was a steady stream of take out orders and the lone server was taking care of everybody. He really should have been on roller skates because he just zipped all over the place and despite him being the lone server, service never suffered. The food was delicious. We tried the Crazy Noodles (wide noodles with veggies in a spicy sauce) Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp, Green Curry with Chicken and a plate of the Mini Egg Rolls. Everything was so well-made and tasty. The spicy dishes had a nice heat, but the heat didn't overpower the flavor. The Curry was really good and I'm usually not a huge fan of Thai Curry. The coconut milk in the curry was just enough to make it creamy and add sweetness without overpowering the curry flavor. My only gripe about the dishes was size of the veggies in the Crazy Noodles and Green Curry--the peppers and bamboo shoots were huge. Could have used a little more chop down, but at least they were cooked perfectly and not overdone. The portions were a nice size and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. A great little spot for Thai. Don't forget the Thai Iced Coffee--icy cold and refreshing!
(4)Annie M.
wish i could give them more than 5 stars. exceptional thai food & excellent service. i've been dining there for almost ten years & i plan to eat at CK for as long as they're around!!! highly recommended
(5)Tiffany P.
I will definitely be returning to CK Pad Thai! I have been to many Thai restaurants around the Chicagoland area, but I have not been as happy with them as I have with CK Pad Thai. I've tried Mama Thai, Star of Siam, and others. The food at CK Pad Thai is most excellent compared to other restaurants. You would never suspect the quality of food from the strip-mall storefront. I ordered Panang Curry. The peppers were cooked just right, to where they were still crispy but not raw-crunchy. The tofu was not mushy and was fried around the edges to where the pieces had a nice tenderness. The curry itself was very flavorful, and they used just the right amount of spice! The service was also very good. The waiter was friendly, personable, and attentive. We never had empty drinks, and he checked to make sure we were enjoying everything. I feel that service like this is hard to find amongst similiar restaurants. For anyone who likes Thai food and is hunting for a good Thai curry, I reccomend CK Pad Thai.
(5)J C.
This place is randomly packed. Sometimes it's dead and sometimes you have to wait for a seat. But the food here is great; the pad thai, pad see ew, panang curry to name a few. The only thing keeping me from giving them 5 stars is the spring roll sauce. (I wish i could give half stars)You have to ask for the peanut sauce, which I think should be a given, and the sauce isn't really good either. But they are friendly, fairly quick, sometimes need to be reminded but isn't troubling enough to get upset or annoyed by. This is my go to for thai food. It's pretty darn good overall.
(4)Andy P.
So I m a big Thai food fan and I was told to try this place by a few people and I read the reviews and it seemed like a place I needed to try. It was Tuesday night a bit quite but I was ok with that. I ordered to go and had a beer while I waited. The service was very good while I waited. I ordered curry sauce chicken and won ton soup. I must say the portions are small and I'm a very light eater. The curry chicken was tasty but didn't fill me up cause not much chicken in it and was very watery. The won ton soup was ok but had a unique smell to it. I might try it again but hope it was just a bad night for the rest
(2)Dianne S.
I came hungry. I left happy. A decent Thai place just 10 minutes away from my suburban dwelling? I rushed over with my husband. Situated in a grungy looking strip mall, you'll find CK Pad Thai between a Dairy Queen and Asian Family Physician office. Typical service from a Thai restaurant. Fast. Efficient. Friendlier than most. Decor was clean, a Thai tapestry here and there. Clean is key. It be a 90 degree plus day, I need something to cool off, so Thai iced tea for me! One of the best I've had. Not too sweet so that you can actually taste the tea. Craving it now! (Note to self-look up how to make Thai iced tea. Probably pretty easy). The food made me sad. Sad because I think I might have to ditch my favorite Thai place in the burbs (Thai Zie-try it!) for CK. For $6.95 the lunch special includes a flavorful chicken rice broth soup & not one but two shrimp egg rolls . You read that right, SHRIMP! Not some puny vegetable egg roll! By the time the pad see ew I ordered came, I was one bite away from full. Needless to say, I took more than half my lunch home. Guess it's pad see ew for lunch at work tomorrow! So you're at the end of your meal. What's one of the frequently asked questions after we're all happy stuffed? ...Anybody have gum? Yup, CK's got you covered! You'll find a stick of Wrigley gum with your check.
(5)Misty S.
Your Mackerel earned you an extra star! Grilled Mackerel $10.95 8 oz. piece of Best Norway Mackerel perfect grilled, served with homemade spicy sauce. I didn't think the sauce was spicy hot, but it was definitely tasty! What other delicious dishes are you hiding from me?
(4)Todd D.
I love Thai food so was pumped to try this place within a nile from where I live. Unfortunately it was nothin special. That said it wasn't bad but the taste did not pack a punch at all like good Thai places do. If you don't like strong bold flavors than this is the place for you. For me, I will drive the additional distance to go else where when I am craving some good Thai food.
(3)James J.
Very good restaurant - great food. My wife loves the pad thai, and the curry fried rice is awesome!
(4)E K.
I wasn't too crazy about their dishes. I was hoping for more authentic thai but it tasted like just regular to-go thai dishes. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming.
(3)Cj D.
I went to CK Pad Thai today. Something is new with their food. Its not as good as it was before. For the last 2x i went there, I wasnt satisfied with their tomyum. It was too salty, too sour. Same like my last visit a month ago. The pad thai today had a burnt taste and was too wet, like swimming in sauce. The spring roll was "ok". The good thing only was the "golden bag" and thai iced tea...
(2)Pat E.
Took my mom here for her birthday! It was 100 degrees outside, so of course, naturally, I wanted soup. I went with Tom Yum Tofu, and my mom had one sip (she is battling a head cold), and it cleared her up, albeit briefly. I love going to small Thai places. SImple, quiet, and great food. The workers seemed very nice. I ordered Pork Pad Thai, my mother Chicken. It was very good lots of veggies. Very similar to Pad Thai Etc. in Wheaton, which is my go to place for solid Thai food. Will I go outta my way to get here like I did tonight? No...but if I am in the neighborhood and want a sit down meal without noisy kids, CK Pad Thai is a great choice,
(4)Kerri L.
We ordered from here after having it recommended to us, we recently moved to the area. We ordered a couple of different dishes. I tried everything except one of the dishes my husband ordered. To me, everything was ok, it tasted pretty average, but my husband unfortunately got sick and was feeling the after effects from his dish for two days. I was surprised, because this place has decent reviews. Maybe we just ordered on an off night, but we would not order from them again.
(1)Nichole C.
For an unassuming little place in a strip mall, this place is the BOMB. I ordered Chicken Pad Thai takeout and it was awesome. The price is cheap, the order was made quickly, and the portion size is pretty big (it's probably meant for two, but YOU KNOW I ate it all!). It also comes with a little container of chili sauce to turn what is normally a tame dish into an unadulterated spicy dish of heaven. CK Pad Thai, I will be back again.
(5)Scott K.
Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines and when CK Pad Thai opened in my town, Carol Stream, I was elated and was one of their very first customers and have been a satisfied customer ever since. The decor is nice and clean. The staff has always been friendly and courteous, and has a cheerful welcome on my visits, which are mostly carry-out, but on the few times I have dined in CK Pad Thai has been fast and efficient. I am a fussy guy who does not like veggies at all but the CK Pad Thai staff is very accommodating to my fussiness when I ask them to hold the veggies. Mt favorite dish is Thai Fried Rice w/chicken no veggies and made spicy. I also have had the Crazy Noodle and Basil Fried Rice, both w/chicken and no veggies. I have never had an order where I was disappointed. I have brought a couple of friends including my wife, who does not enjoy spicy foods, and they too enjoy CK Pad Thai. My wife enjoys the Chicken Satay appetizer and Massaman curry dinner. The portions are good; it is not often where I find a place where the portions satisfy my appetite. My wife, who admittedly does not eat a lot always, has enough to take home for another meal I am one who appreciates being recognized and CK Pad Thai is good at recognizing regulars. Even on the phone when I order my usual without veggies and say 'no vegetables CK Pad Thai is quick to say 'Hi Scott.' CK Pad Thai has been my favorite eating-place in and even though I do not live full-time in the Carol Stream area anymore, when I do stay in Carol Stream CK Pad Thai will almost be certainly on my lists of places to eat.
(5)Rachelle B.
I am so glad I was introduced to CK PAD THAI. Now I am addicted to the Pad Si Ewe Beef , Thai Fried Rice, and Chicken Satay. I go there at least twice a month! The food is amazing. Don't forget to try the desserts . . . their Green Tea and Mango Ice cream is so good. Also the Baby Banana Roll with Mango . . . it's mmmmmm.
(5)Alex N.
Great Thai food in the western 'Burbs. Brianna Dubb and I order for delivery here at least 2 times per month. We pretty much great the same thing every time (well I do, I start sweating profusely if I have anything that might even be considerably moderately spicy) but hot damn those 3 items are good! The Tom Kha Soup, the sampler appetizer platter, and the Chicken Pad Thai could run together for the mayor of Carol Stream (sorry Mayor McCheese) and never have to worry about being defeated. Any sized order we have placed have been to the crizzzz in under 45 mins. Bad thing is that our order comes to around $40-$45 with delivery which I consider kinda pricey for a delivery dinner for 2.
(5)Roumany S.
We've been frequenting this place for years and finally had time now to write a review. There's a lot to like about this place. Our standard rotation includes the Tom Kha soup with chicken which is like coconut milk mixed with a tom yum. Its nice and creamy and comes with two different types of mushrooms and tomatoes. We also get the Pad See Ew with beef and the Basil Fried Rice with chicken. Sometimes we'll substitute Pad Thai instead of Pad See Ew. We've tried some of the appetizers which are generally good. Recently we had the CK Roll which seemed to be lacking some flavor. Is like a springroll cut up like sushi and even has some cream cheese but theres no meat or fish. It was ok but probably wouldnt order it again since there are other options such as chicken satay and crab rangoons. Give this place a try they are reliable and reasonably priced.
(4)Michael V.
This place is awesome and amazing!!! Great food at at decent price. The owners are friendly and so nice. I have yet tried something I didn't like. LUNCH SPECIALS ARE PHENOMENAL!
(5)Rebecca T.
Delicious thai food- and the people there are so friendly and sweet. Have only ordered the carry out. Pad Thai Pad Cashew and fried rice. Very delicious. I like how at other Thai restaurants you can order mild hot extra hot etc. At this one- you cant- they just give you a little side of hot pepper paste ( not the same) and I wish you could get a side of fried rice substituted instead of having to order a whole dinner. Price for two entrees and fried rice $35. Kinda pricey for carry out.
(4)Chris M.
We always chose this Thai restaurant. Food is always fresh and delicious. Favorites include beef salad, tom kha soup, pad thai, crazy noodles and ALL curry dishes. We often have family dinners here.
(5)Redrico R.
This place is an excellent place to get your Thai food fix in the area! Food presentation is amazing! I love the golden ball appetizer!
(5)vanessa b.
I love thai food and this place is amazing. Its a small but welcoming place. The service is great, the people are polite and there never seems to be a rush. I was introduced to the palce by a friend. The food is beautiful and full of flavor. I have never been disappointed in any of their dishes, my favorite being pad si ewe w/ beef or chicken; it is AMAZING. And they have the BEST grean tea ice cream I have EVER tasted. My husband craves the basil fried rice with beef and chicken. Everytime he comes home from leave, he wants to go to this place. We dine at the restaurant atleast twice a month.
(5)Ela B.
This is my new favorite place to go for Thai food. I am a very big fan of Thai food and have sampled many places throughout the suburbs and Chicago. This is a very well decorated, refreshed, contemporary restaurant. The art on the walls is modern and well chosen. The furniture and setup is very clean and serene. The dishes are modern and reflect a Thai atmosphere. I really like the menu. I've never had bad Pad Thai here and will often try new dishes just to see how they prepare them. The Thai Fried Rice is succulent and delicious. We also very much enjoy the appetizer platters and spring rolls here. I like the beer selection and the Thai Ice Coffee is creamy, rich and delicious. The service is sometimes slow but often friendly. There seems to be one main guy running the show and a couple others to help him out so I'm not sure how they do on a very busy night but overall it's good and if there is ever any issue they correct it without an attitude. The mango and sticky rice here is seasonal but when it's here it's amazing. I could sit there and eat it all day. I appreciate that I am told that the mango isn't good at certain times of the year therefore a dish may not be available versus just being given unfresh, sloppy food. Overall, I love coming here for lunch or dinner. They do have lunch specials and many times when we are there for dinner people get carryout. Portions are balanced well and courses come with plenty of veggies, meat, tofu, etc not just filled with too much noodles or rice. I do recommend this place for anyone who truly enjoys quality Thai food. I hope you will enjoy it as we have.
(4)James P.
We had an unexpected gathering at our house and everyone was hungry so I decided to order from CK Pad Thai. It was probably my most embarrassing experience as a host. We ordered about $120 worth of food and every dish (other than the pad thai), was filled with water about half way up the container. I have no explanation whatsoever. Needless to say, everyone was fighting over the 2 pad thai dishes since they were normal. Since it was unavoidable, we tried to figure out what happened with the other 8 or so dishes. The consensus among our group was that all the dishes may have been pre-made, frozen, and then re-heated and served. When meat and veggies are frozen and then reheated, there is a certain amount of water that is produced from the ice and that is what may have caused so much water to build up in the containers. Or, they ran out of ingredients to make the sauces and used water as a substitute? Who knows but I will never make this mistake again.
(1)J O.
Great food and service. Have to try the Catfish Pad Pick Khing. Really good place to go to if you like spicy food and make sure you print out a coupon from their website, makes a good deal even better...
(5)Leanne M.
CK Pad Thai is a staple in our diet. It has classy, minimalist, modern ambiance Sweet, thoughtful servers and unique chef specialties, that I've never had elsewhere before. The "Queen of Tofu" is an appetizer they created which we bring our family and friends to try when they visit. It's sweet and spicy and mysterious. We love it!
(4)Susan E.
Simply wonderful food! After trying half a dozen Thai restaurants in the suburbs, this is hands down the best. My husband's favorite is the Thai country dinner which comes with salad garnished with huge shrimp, pork strips, & sticky rice. I love the Panang curry with chicken. The freshest vegetables imaginable, green & red peppers, basil, broccoli in a coconut sauce. Thai iced tea is a perfect accompaniment. Prices are reasonable and it's a nice quiet atmosphere.
(5)Peter U.
I'm a bit surprised that my all-time favorite Thai place is a mile from my home in the beigeness of suburbia. Good cuisine is finally making its way out here. Anyway, my "usual" is the lad nar, which is consistently excellent.
(5)Chuck D.
I am a bit addicted to thai food, so when I read all the 5 star rave reviews, I had no choice but to try it! I definitely appreciate that it is so close as there are not many thai places in this immediate area. We came just about an hour before close, which I never like to do as I've worked in plenty of restaurants myself, however the staff welcomed us warmly and waited on us quickly, but not rudely. The food was quite good. Everything that we ordered was perfectly spicy and very delish - all the portions were perfect as well. I can't quite put my finger on why I don't absolutely love this place, perhaps I need to try it again and see if my mood changes. I would definitely recommend giving it a try, just not my absolute favorite in the area.
(3)Courtney D.
The boy and I really like CK Pad Thai. We usually only order out for delivery so I don't know what the sit down experience is like. Customer service is good, delivery is always on time. We usually end up spending about $50 which includes 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 desserts, and we always have left overs. Some of my favs are chicken pad thai, fried tofu, sampling platter and the mango sticky rice!!
(5)Angela Z.
I like this place. It's a nice family owned place and very clean and warm looking and cute inside. Good crab rangoons and good quality food all around. They also have a VERY reasonable lunch special that includes entree and your choice of appetizer for only $6.95! The only thing that I wish was that the Chicken Pad Thai, while not bad, just had more flavor to it. It was just a little on the bland side flavorwise (and I don't even like spicy food). But still had good quality chicken in it and the service was fast and friendly. I would say this is one of the better Thai places in the suburbs.
(3)Nicole B.
Anyone who lives in Carol Stream knows there are basically NO restaurants here, let alone ones that aren't part of a chain found in every city. That fact alone should get CK Pad Thai at least 1 star. Considering it has awesome food, great service, and offers a pleasant dining experience earns it the rest of it's stars. When i lived in the area i ate here at least every other week, but now its probably like every other month.
(5)J K.
The food was very tasty and fresh. There are several Thai places much closer to home but it's worth the drive.
(4)Deez D.
One of the best places for pad thai. Star of Siam in Chi town was my favorite pad thai spot until I found this place near my house. I only get pad thai at Thai places so I can't say much about the other food but the pad thai is the shit!
(4)L M.
A gem in the western suburbs. The food is always fresh and delicious. The service is always warm and friendly (family owned). My current favorite is the beef salad! Their lunch special special is an incredible value. An always-satisfying casual dining experience
(5)AMG F.
I have tried many places in the burbs but this one gets a 5 star because it has excellent service and food. Rare combo for thai places.
(5)Dan B.
Some of the best Thai food I have ever had. I have been going there from the first month they opened. The food and service has always been great. I especially love the Tom Yum soup. The Pad Thai is also great. I eat there once or twice a week.
(5)Minhee K.
I love Thai food and was craving it's bold flavor profile so ckpadthai came up and luckily it was close enough to deliver. I ordered the appetizer chicken satay which not dry at all and had a real nice grill char flavor. The peanut sauce dip was absolutely delicious, the chunks of peanut really gave it a great texture. I originally asked them if they had ground pork and they said no but they have ground chicken.. the next best thing. I asked for exxxxxtraa spicy ground chicken with basil.. simple as that with no rice. (I'm on a keto diet.) ~I must say the ground chicken basil was delicious, I wasn't expecting the huge cuts of bell peppers and onions because it watered it down, but it was good for what it was. My highlight of this place is definetly the chicken satay lol, yum.
(5)Kelly N.
My FAVORITE place to get thai food in the suburbs. I have never had a bad experience when ordering food from here. I've tried an array of dishes and all have left me 100% satisfied. I highly recommend the red curry or their pad thai. Their tea is really delicious too!
(5)Marq C.
4 stars for friendly staff, fast service, value and EVERY entree was super tasty and YUMMY!!!! No 5th star for location and ambiance =( So I had to get the triad of protein selection--- chicken, beef, and tofu. All were fantastic! MUST HAVE: chicken pad thai (ask for extra peanut sauce), tofu pad see ewe, and red curry beef. You won't regret it. Plus the entrees range from $8-10, you can afford to try them all! I have been coming to this place for a long time because they delivered to the hospital I worked at. They have awesome coupons for free delivery, free apps, etc. Visit their site to take advantage of these extras! Enjoy and Thai it all!!!
(4)Karen R.
Best Thai restaurant in the Western burbs. Great,friendly, quick service. Decor is clean,updated with a touch of warmth and elegance. Food is excellent. Tom Kai gai soup is the best. Thai tea is tasty and not too sweet. Green curry dish is tasty and spicy. Peppers are crisp in every dish. This restaurant is in a strip mall but please don't let that stop you. It is a treat from when you enter till you leave this perfectly run restaurant.
(5)Trina J.
I can not believe good thai is hiding in a strip mall in Carol Stream. I mean seriously, when I think of good food or area restaurants, Carol Stream is really not my go-to city. Until now! This place is adorable! It's a nicely decorated, clean, cozy place nestled in a strip mall with Piggly Wiggly and Dairy Queen. I didn't even know there were PW stores in Illinois. Guess that's another Carol Stream secret. We found it by searching the app for restaurants in close proximity to Costco because it was close to 9p and we were not traveling far during severe thunderstorms for food. We pulled in the lot and walked in and it was a ghost town. A waiter appeared to be dozing off. And here I thought I was the only person who is tranced by the sound of rain. We wondered if the food would be that bad. But we sat and ordered anyway and are glad we did! It was 8:40p so we ordered quickly. I went traditional with Chicken Pad Thai and he had a coconut dish. He asked for beef but received chicken too (chuckles). Despite the mix up, it was great. Both were flavorful, saucy and the portions were generous. Our server, Tony was personable and attentive. He checked on us often and offered information about delivery and lunch specials. We were treated like we were the only ones in the room (and we were but it still felt nice!). We will definitely circle back. Only next time, we can only hope to receive what we ordered. :-)
(3)Sung Y.
This is a cool little place located in a strip mall. They have some great lunch specials for $6.95 which includes soup and an appetizer. On this day the appetizer was crab Rangoon. I ordered Pad-see-ew with chicken and it was delicious. Would definitely come back more frequently if it was closer to my office
(5)Azhar S.
Excellent food and great service! Everything I have had from there has been well done and the flavors compliment each other very well. Nothing is over-powering in terms of taste and smell. The rice is always perfectly steamed and not too starchy and sticky. The flavor and odor of the food has always been good. The service is always great and the staff is very courteous every time I go in. There is nothing that I would change about the service and the staff. The location is also very easy to find and every one is so friendly right when I walk through the door. The bathrooms are very clean and sanitized, which is always a very good thing. Always tells how the kitchen would be. There is not much I would complain about this place. Pretty much any chicken and beef dishes are always gonna be good no matter what kind of dish you order. The Thai iced is always excellent too. Happy eating!
(5)Bob B.
I needed a drive by pad Thai for dinner tonight, so I thought I would try CK. My usual Thai place closed and I've passed by CK before. I called my order in before leaving work figuring it would be just the right amount of time. When I got there there was one family sitting and no other customers. The place is small but nicely decorated and clean. I was greeted and found my order already to go. I got the Pad Thai with pork. It was a good portion for the price and all fresh ingredients. It had great flavor for my taste and no spice. They provided a little container of sauce to spice it up but I passed. I'll be back.
(4)Brian K.
Good thai food at an affordable price. Ask for the baby egg rolls, they are a stand out on the menu for sure
(4)Joseph K.
Ok, I'm new to Thai. I avoided it like the plague for twenty years based on a single bad experience. I've been back to eating Thai for about a year and a half, and this is some of the best I've had yet. I went with the ever reliable chicken pad Thai and it was just perfect. Not too hot, not too sweet, a perfect balance of spices, and the perfect amount of food. The room is very pleasant, lots of nice table clothes, nice music, and pleasant tones. I'm so glad I stopped in, this was a very enjoyable dinner!
(4)Kerry D.
I had potstickers and crazy noodles with pork. Both were fine but definitely not outstanding. Potstickers order is 6 pieces which is a fair value. Crazy noodles portion was smaller than I'm used to at home but also was only $8 so not a terrible value. Service was efficient and friendly. Overall it was fine. No real negatives but also nothing special. Hence 3 stars - just average.
(3)Jeff T.
I had a craving for some good Thai food, having left some amazing Thai restaurants in Portland. I knew that being in the surburbs it might be a little suspect, but having seen decent reviews from my fellow Yelpers, I tried out CK Pad Thai. The name harkened back to one of our favorites from PDX, PK Thai, but that was it. We did takeout, some pad thai, salad rolls, tom ka soup, etc... but the food was rather bland, didn't seem very fresh and the soup left a strange aftertaste, which I've never experienced with my many bowls of tom ka. Maybe it was a bad night in the kitchen, but I'm likely not making a trip here again.
(2)Atiya K.
I think they have some funny hours sometimes, but I do like the food here a lot. They deliver too which is very convenient. They menu is also available online and is pretty straight forward. The prices are good, the service is quick and the ambiance in the restaurant is nice.
(4)Matt A.
I'm not a fan of this place. Gave this place numerous tries, but didn't fulfill my expectations. This is just my opinion.
(2)Allison E.
All the food I've tried here was really tasty, and not greasy. The vegetables are always crispy, and not limp and overcooked. If you want food more spicy or less spicy, they can accomodate you. You can make the traditionally spicy meals unspicy and they still taste great. You'll get lots of extra hot sauces as well. Their duck is so flavorful, and duck can sometimes taste pretty bad if not seasoned well. Their cold side salads are also really crispy and tasty.
(5)Kathy N.
First time here. I am sorry I've never been in here before. The good is delicious. I had the chicken pad Thai. Yummy!! For lunch it comes with jasmine rice soup and a crab Rangoon. The soup was fragrant and good. Great sauce with the crab Rangoon. Very friendly and attentive service. I will be back for sure.
(4)Travis N.
Hands down best thai food in the area, whenever I'm not sure what to eat, this place has got me covered, very affordable too. 10 dollars will easily feed you here.
(5)Connie L.
I wound up here because I was intrigued by the $6.95 lunch special, which comes with an entree and appetizer. I ordered the pad thai for the boyfriend, which he was satisfied with but I was a bit disappointed that the appetizer I chose (dumplings) only came with two pieces. However, the food was ready right away and the service was good.
(4)Marie K.
Cozy atmosphere and the staff is friendly and welcoming. We ordered the appetizer sampler which was very good. It came with 2 chicken satay, 2 egg rolls, 2 dumplings, 2 crab ragoons. My main entrée was the Rama chicken. This entrée contains peanut sauce. To my peanut allergic friends, this Is not the dish for you. This restaurant also serves bubble tea! I ordered the green tea bubble tea and it was delicious! Portion sizes are more than sparing as well and pricing is decent and reasonable. Parking is easily accessible as well. It is quite the hidden gem and well worth the visit.
(4)Natty P.
I work at the pharmacy next door, so we eat from here all the time. The pad thai is AMAZING. The staff is very friendly and the portion size is also good, I always have leftovers from what ever I order. I have not really tried the curries from there, but I have heard from co workers that those are also amazing. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for good thai food in the area!
(5)Mike N.
I was quite satisfied with this place.The price for two lunch specials and a big thing of sake was great! We didn't have to wait long for the food or drinks, and everything tasted amazing. This is a tiny hole in the wall place that I would have never entered if it wasn't for a recommendation from a friend. Give this place a shot, it doesn't look like much, but it's certainly worth it!
(5)Kelly P.
Loveee this place!!! I think this is the best thai place in the whole Illinois and Chicago area. Their green curry is a must try, we get it every time we come here. tom yum soup is delicious too. My fiancé always love to get the crab Rangoon. The price is pretty reasonable. We continue coming here yummy
(5)Alma C.
I can't emphasize enough how difficult it is to cook a proper green curry without using a lot of thickeners like corn starch and flour (which is kind of cheating) and prepare it so the curry doesn't break. Somehow they do it here so the coconut and green chili flavors really come through cleanly. It's really good. Worth checking out, the other dishes were decent but that green curry is a standout.
(4)Herbert P.
Excellent Thai restaurant right here in Carol Stream! They have the entire gamut of "typical" Thai dishes - Tom Yum Kai, Crazy Noodle, Pad See Ewe (sp?), and of course Pad Thai, to name a few. Quality has been great for all, and their recipes and chef are good. They know me there by name since it's my main "emergency dinner" takeout place. I highly recommend it!!
(4)Michael R.
Terrific Thai food. Nice ambiance. Wonderful service. Surprisingly modest prices.
(4)Theresa -.
Ok, so I'm rounding up. 4 stars didn't seem enough to give. The servers are helpful and service is usually quick. My favorites are the Tom Kha soup and Crazy noodles. The Tom Kha is the best anywhere! If you ask them to add onions to the Tom Kha soup, it even better. Adding some of the red spicy sauce is delicious too. The Pad Thai is good also. Well, actualy everything they make is good. They remember customers, which is nice too. My only request is when they have eggplant in a dish, that they cook it a little more.
(5)Jackie K.
This place is amazing, enough said! The food is top notch, the staff is friendly and attentive. I go here at least once a week, it is that good! During the week they have $7 lunch specials, which includes a plentiful entree, a cup of soup, and single serving appetizer. A must try!
(5)Amy S.
Amazing! My uncle brought us to one of his favorite places. Shrimp red curry and Crazy noodles!! Yum!
(5)L W.
Love this place! Best Thai around and super nice owners. You can't go wrong here. Crab Rangoon is excellent, and the curries are very savory and tasty. Beef crazy noodle is also top notch.
(5)Victoria W.
Came for the Pad Thai, and unfortunately I wasn't a fan--the medium was very spicy but was missing out on the savory and sweet flavors I expect in Pad Thai. It almost had a bit of a smokiness. Also, no peanuts. I'd try the mild next time. However, I loved the CK roll! An fusion of fresh spring rolls and sushi, filled with cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, bean sprouts, and egg, served with a large portion of sweet and spicy sauce. Good-sized portion for the price, too. The mango sticky rice was a bummer: mango was not sweet, and kind of brown. The rice was hard. Lots of coupons on their website, including 5 off 25: ckpadthai.com/newsletter… Had a good experience ordering over the phone and wouldn't mind dining in some time.
(3)Jennifer P.
My +1 suggested this place for dinner, so off we went. He got a curry dish and I got the Pad Thai. The curry was VERY soupy, and the Pad Thai was pretty dry - it could have used more sauce. Both were plentiful but both were sorely lacking flavor. Service was good - we had frequent refills of our tea and water. Even though we were there until closing, we weren't made to feel uncomfortable or shooed out the door. Overall I wasn't impressed, and probably wouldn't go back unless he INSISTED..
(3)Kevin W.
Don't blink, you'll miss it! CK Pad Thai is located in the middle of a quiet strip mall and is not to be looked over if you appreciate good Thai food! Been frequenting CK Pad Thai for a few years now and have yet to find a dish I did not like. Their pad thai is delicious, lots of flavor and a good size for the price. Pad si ew is excellelent and the Lard Nar was awesome! The exployees are always friendly and quick, haven't eaten in yet but the to-go orders have always been prompt, hot and great quality.
(4)Taylor M.
We stumbled upon this place by accident. There was another restaurant in the shopping center that we were hoping to check out but it was randomly closed. Since anytime is the right time for Thai we decided to check out CK Pad Thai (after first seeing that it had good ratings through my Yelp app!). There was only one other table occupied, but it was about 7 pm on a Sunday night so that is not really surprising. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive. I also liked how honest he was. I was asked which was better and he answered "definitely the crab rangoon no question". Needless to say, we got an order of crab rangoon. We also got Tom Yum soup since I have to have spicy soup whenever I go out for Thai food. For my meal, I got the Pad See Ewe with beef. All of the food definitely met my expectations. Since we were on our way to the drive in movies, they gave us plastic silverware and chopsticks in case we wanted to snack during the feature presentation. Talk about hospitality!
(4)Ryan K.
This is my go to Thai place in the area. The employees are extremely friendly. They use only fresh ingredients and it shows. As an example, when you make a soup with fresh cut ginger it has a more profound effect. It's the little touches like that which make this place great. I normally order delivery from here, and it is zippy.
(5)Kathleen K.
Great thai! We started with the spring rolls and edamame. Both were very fresh and generous in portion. I had the panang curry with tofu (I can't get away from the panang!) and my dining companion had pad thai. We both very much enjoyed the food. As some people have said, it's in a strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't miss it!
(4)Aimee M.
You gotta love these hidden gems found in dingy strip malls. The parking lot needs repaving and the whole strip mall seems kind of deserted. But the inside of CK is really nice, warm colors, uncluttered/clean and decor minimal yet tasteful. There is seating for about 30-35 people and when we dined here for dinner midweek, the place was about half full, there was a steady stream of take out orders and the lone server was taking care of everybody. He really should have been on roller skates because he just zipped all over the place and despite him being the lone server, service never suffered. The food was delicious. We tried the Crazy Noodles (wide noodles with veggies in a spicy sauce) Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp, Green Curry with Chicken and a plate of the Mini Egg Rolls. Everything was so well-made and tasty. The spicy dishes had a nice heat, but the heat didn't overpower the flavor. The Curry was really good and I'm usually not a huge fan of Thai Curry. The coconut milk in the curry was just enough to make it creamy and add sweetness without overpowering the curry flavor. My only gripe about the dishes was size of the veggies in the Crazy Noodles and Green Curry--the peppers and bamboo shoots were huge. Could have used a little more chop down, but at least they were cooked perfectly and not overdone. The portions were a nice size and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. A great little spot for Thai. Don't forget the Thai Iced Coffee--icy cold and refreshing!
(4)Annie M.
wish i could give them more than 5 stars. exceptional thai food & excellent service. i've been dining there for almost ten years & i plan to eat at CK for as long as they're around!!! highly recommended
(5)Tiffany P.
I will definitely be returning to CK Pad Thai! I have been to many Thai restaurants around the Chicagoland area, but I have not been as happy with them as I have with CK Pad Thai. I've tried Mama Thai, Star of Siam, and others. The food at CK Pad Thai is most excellent compared to other restaurants. You would never suspect the quality of food from the strip-mall storefront. I ordered Panang Curry. The peppers were cooked just right, to where they were still crispy but not raw-crunchy. The tofu was not mushy and was fried around the edges to where the pieces had a nice tenderness. The curry itself was very flavorful, and they used just the right amount of spice! The service was also very good. The waiter was friendly, personable, and attentive. We never had empty drinks, and he checked to make sure we were enjoying everything. I feel that service like this is hard to find amongst similiar restaurants. For anyone who likes Thai food and is hunting for a good Thai curry, I reccomend CK Pad Thai.
(5)J C.
This place is randomly packed. Sometimes it's dead and sometimes you have to wait for a seat. But the food here is great; the pad thai, pad see ew, panang curry to name a few. The only thing keeping me from giving them 5 stars is the spring roll sauce. (I wish i could give half stars)You have to ask for the peanut sauce, which I think should be a given, and the sauce isn't really good either. But they are friendly, fairly quick, sometimes need to be reminded but isn't troubling enough to get upset or annoyed by. This is my go to for thai food. It's pretty darn good overall.
(4)Andy P.
So I m a big Thai food fan and I was told to try this place by a few people and I read the reviews and it seemed like a place I needed to try. It was Tuesday night a bit quite but I was ok with that. I ordered to go and had a beer while I waited. The service was very good while I waited. I ordered curry sauce chicken and won ton soup. I must say the portions are small and I'm a very light eater. The curry chicken was tasty but didn't fill me up cause not much chicken in it and was very watery. The won ton soup was ok but had a unique smell to it. I might try it again but hope it was just a bad night for the rest
(2)Dianne S.
I came hungry. I left happy. A decent Thai place just 10 minutes away from my suburban dwelling? I rushed over with my husband. Situated in a grungy looking strip mall, you'll find CK Pad Thai between a Dairy Queen and Asian Family Physician office. Typical service from a Thai restaurant. Fast. Efficient. Friendlier than most. Decor was clean, a Thai tapestry here and there. Clean is key. It be a 90 degree plus day, I need something to cool off, so Thai iced tea for me! One of the best I've had. Not too sweet so that you can actually taste the tea. Craving it now! (Note to self-look up how to make Thai iced tea. Probably pretty easy). The food made me sad. Sad because I think I might have to ditch my favorite Thai place in the burbs (Thai Zie-try it!) for CK. For $6.95 the lunch special includes a flavorful chicken rice broth soup & not one but two shrimp egg rolls . You read that right, SHRIMP! Not some puny vegetable egg roll! By the time the pad see ew I ordered came, I was one bite away from full. Needless to say, I took more than half my lunch home. Guess it's pad see ew for lunch at work tomorrow! So you're at the end of your meal. What's one of the frequently asked questions after we're all happy stuffed? ...Anybody have gum? Yup, CK's got you covered! You'll find a stick of Wrigley gum with your check.
(5)Misty S.
Your Mackerel earned you an extra star! Grilled Mackerel $10.95 8 oz. piece of Best Norway Mackerel perfect grilled, served with homemade spicy sauce. I didn't think the sauce was spicy hot, but it was definitely tasty! What other delicious dishes are you hiding from me?
(4)Todd D.
I love Thai food so was pumped to try this place within a nile from where I live. Unfortunately it was nothin special. That said it wasn't bad but the taste did not pack a punch at all like good Thai places do. If you don't like strong bold flavors than this is the place for you. For me, I will drive the additional distance to go else where when I am craving some good Thai food.
(3)E K.
I wasn't too crazy about their dishes. I was hoping for more authentic thai but it tasted like just regular to-go thai dishes. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming.
(3)James J.
Very good restaurant - great food. My wife loves the pad thai, and the curry fried rice is awesome!
(4)Cj D.
I went to CK Pad Thai today. Something is new with their food. Its not as good as it was before. For the last 2x i went there, I wasnt satisfied with their tomyum. It was too salty, too sour. Same like my last visit a month ago. The pad thai today had a burnt taste and was too wet, like swimming in sauce. The spring roll was "ok". The good thing only was the "golden bag" and thai iced tea...
(2)Kerri L.
We ordered from here after having it recommended to us, we recently moved to the area. We ordered a couple of different dishes. I tried everything except one of the dishes my husband ordered. To me, everything was ok, it tasted pretty average, but my husband unfortunately got sick and was feeling the after effects from his dish for two days. I was surprised, because this place has decent reviews. Maybe we just ordered on an off night, but we would not order from them again.
(1)Nichole C.
For an unassuming little place in a strip mall, this place is the BOMB. I ordered Chicken Pad Thai takeout and it was awesome. The price is cheap, the order was made quickly, and the portion size is pretty big (it's probably meant for two, but YOU KNOW I ate it all!). It also comes with a little container of chili sauce to turn what is normally a tame dish into an unadulterated spicy dish of heaven. CK Pad Thai, I will be back again.
(5)Pat E.
Took my mom here for her birthday! It was 100 degrees outside, so of course, naturally, I wanted soup. I went with Tom Yum Tofu, and my mom had one sip (she is battling a head cold), and it cleared her up, albeit briefly. I love going to small Thai places. SImple, quiet, and great food. The workers seemed very nice. I ordered Pork Pad Thai, my mother Chicken. It was very good lots of veggies. Very similar to Pad Thai Etc. in Wheaton, which is my go to place for solid Thai food. Will I go outta my way to get here like I did tonight? No...but if I am in the neighborhood and want a sit down meal without noisy kids, CK Pad Thai is a great choice,
(4)Jason D.
Good price and very tasty food. I carried out some pad siew which was super delicious. I will definitely be back.
(4)Justin L.
Nice intro to Thai and good prices, but not my preferred Thai restaurant. The food here is decent, I didn't think the noodles were great, nor did it to be very authentic or impressive. However, I should note that this has not kept me from going back. This is sometimes where I bring people new to Thai food just so they can experience a few dishes for a reasonable price, granted they might like Thai food more if they go to a classier joint. The service and environment are also average. It's a small restaurant so you won't get the formal feel or ambiance to the restaurant; however, it is very clean and well kept. Service is decent, though again, nothing noteworthy (in a good or bad fashion). Overall, a decent place to visit with great price (hence the multiple returns). Definitely consider it for take-out or a casual dinner midweek.
(3)Jay B.
Great quality food. My wife, my three young children and my mom all enjoy this place quite a bit. We highly recommend.
(5)Tadd T.
Well, the boyfriend LOVES the watery green curry. It is really delicious but I still find it texturally unsatisfying. He prefers soupier stuff anyway, so more power to him. The beauty of CK Pad Thai is its consistency. Everything is prepared almost exactly the same every time (please, there is no such thing as 100% exactitude with restaurants, but you can come close). Here are my conclusive results, after twice-monthly delivery service since August 2012: - Pad thai: Insipid and watery - Egg rolls: Unremarkable - Chicken egg rolls: An astounding improvement ... no idea why. The sweet and sour sauce is awesome. - Green curry with chicken: Flavorful and abundant with vegetables but too soupy. However, I have successfully remedied the texture by making a cornstarch slurry and stirring it into the curry while I reheat it. - Panang curry with tofu: Same as above. - Beef and meatball noodle soup: The beef is too gristly so now I get it with just meatballs, those eerie and yummy spheres of beef paste and potato starch. I also request extra bean sprouts, basil and cilantro to make the whole dish resemble pho as closely as possible. - Chicken fried rice: Really delicious, maintaining that balance of sweet and salty so prevalent in Southeast Asian cuisine, and featuring big, tender chunks of gristle-free chicken breast. Whatever sauce they use, I want gallons of it. Since I don't yet have a car, their delivery service is a godsend. Be sure to visit their website for coupons!!
(4)Kathleen B.
Good flavorful Thai food. Thom Ka Kai soup was hot and not overly-heavy on the coconut milk, which I appreciated. Pad Thai was standard; not the best I've had, but far better than some. Red curry was good. Actually what killed it was the service. We ate there early on a Friday night, were the only family in the restaurant, and had painfully slow service. But I would go back again. Prices are reasonable.
(3)Avani S.
My husband and I had dinner here on a Sat night. The restaurant wasn't crowded, but we were looking for a more relaxed atmosphere. We were greeted by a super friendly girl, who was also our waitress. We ordered the fresh spring rolls as our appetizers. They were sooo good and they didn't skimp on how many they serve. For entrees, my husband ordered the spicy, basil chicken which was definitely spicy, but so tasty! I ordered the tofu pad thai, which was tasty, but lacked in spice. After reading a review on here earlier on the mango and sticky rice, I just had to try it and I'm SOOO glad I did! I don't like desserts that are too sweet, but the mango and rice perfectly complemented each other. My husband decided to try it too, even though he doesn't like mango and even he thought it was good. I also love having gum after my meals and at places where they give you something, they usually give you a mint. Here, they gave us 2 sticks of Wrigley gum! That was the icing on the cake! We are so happy to have discovered this place, which we didn't know about until now. We will definitely be back, whether we sit down or carry out!
(5)Hohan H.
We love our Thai, but find most places are very inconsistent. For the most part they are good and reasonably priced! Look on their website for coupons for freebies! I like them, not totally in love maybe because they don't have a consistent spicy system, like one to five ad have some sort of spicy associated with each number. You just have to tell them you want it spicy and its up to their cooks discretion. Sometimes very spicy can mean "Oh my Gard I can't eat this its so hot! " or " honey did you tell them I wanted it spicy?" The food is tasty just wish "spicy" old mean the same thing every time.
(4)Shawn F.
This place was everything I was hoping for and more! Needing to find a place for my cousin and I to meet, I did some research on some of the local joints. Based on other yelp reviews, I thought I would CK a try and I am glad we did! The actual restaurant is a little easy to miss. Tucked away in a strip mall, it seems quite underwhelming from the outside. Entering the restaurant, I was immediately greeted. The decor was cute and charming. The restaurant is on the small side, but that was okay as we were the only patrons eating in. The food was fantastic. I ordered the green curry. I requested that it be extra spicy as I find that most Thai places go easy on us Americans. The curry was terrific. Very spicy as requested, but the right balance. I could still taste the amazing flavors of the coconut milk and fresh vegetables (eggplant, bamboo shoot, basil, etc.) I was very pleased at how fresh the vegetables were! My cousin ordered the spicy crazy noodle dish. Although I didn't have any, my cousin was raving about and has begging me to take him back for more. Did I mention, this was his first Thai experience? He loved it! His meal did look quite good! So would I go there again? ABSOLUTELY! I actually can't wait. I would also and have already recommended it to friends! OH and also, the prices- SO CHEAP! Good Job CPK PAD THAI!
(5)Sandy B.
This is a lovely little Thai restaurant with excellent atmosphere and food. The pricing is reasonable as well. I almost always order the Pad thai (1/2 chicken & tofu) but my friends have all been happy with their choices as well. they also deliver. Because it is in a strip mall, parking is never a problem.
(5)Dan K.
This place is a great spot in the burbs for some Thai. I recently moved nearby and stopped in to see what kind of food is close. The decor is pretty nice inside. Gives it a homey atmosphere. The lunch specials are a great deal. It came with a soup and an egg roll. I got the green curry chicken and the wife got some Pad See Ewe. We were pleasantly surprised with the food. It was tasy all around and they were good portions. We also tried the Thai Coffee and the Thai Tea, and both were good additions to the meal. They deliver too but I haven't tried yet.
(5)Mary J.
Very tasty and quite a deal! They have a lunch special for $6.95. For that you get your entree, a cup of soup and 1 crab rangoon. I had the pad thai and it was just the right amount of spice. Enough to make my nose run just a little, but not enough that I was desperate for a tissue. Hubby got a dish with the wide noodles, I think it was called crazy noodles and that was yummy too! This place is quite small in a strip mall which has almost as many empty spots as those that are occupied. This is located right next to a Dairy Queen which had a sign saying "Yes, we are open year round", but it was closed! Delivery is available for a $2.50 fee and I was glad to see that! I can see me taking advantage of that on one of our many busy nights.
(4)Sara B.
For a large group of people for delivery this place is great. They have pretty standard thai food. The tofu pad thai is pretty on-par. They do offer the option of getting 1/2 and 1/2's in your dishes if you want to try 2 types of protein in your dish. As a small party of 2 to take home, nothing out of this world this time. Will still order from here in the future.
(3)Kate K.
We have eaten at this hidden gem quite a few times. The staff is ALWAYS helpful, accommodating and make the experience enjoyable. What I enjoy the most is the consistency. We have brought friends and coworkers to enjoy a quick meal there and are never disappointed with the service. I would recommend the sampler platter or the pad tai. They are my favorite and the only two that I would personally order! If you are in the area and are looking for a small quiet place to enjoy a good meal, defiantly check this place out!.
(4)Tammy J.
After reading such good reviews, we gave this place a try. Our order included Thai fried rice with pork, mixed veg stir fry with chicken, crab rangoon, chicken/veg pot stickers, and a yum woonsen salad. Overall, everything tasted okay; nothing was "awful." And if this was my first taste of Thai food, I would have given it a higher rating. However, I must compare it to what I've had many times: unbelievably delicious food from VinoThai in St. Charles, which gets a 5-star yum factor. This is the type of restaurant I'd eat at because (1) it's nearby, and (2) it's still open. The staff was very nice, too.
(3)Jacqui B.
Very good, but I do wish the curries were less watery. Recommend: Yellow Curry, Chicken Satay, Tiger Cries, Evil Jungle Shrimp. The stir fried basil was pretty boring, and the spring rolls are very plain, but everything else I've had was great.
(4)Becky F.
I've been to CK Pad Thai a few times now, and I've loved it every time. I've tried a new dish each time. Although I do have my favorite Thai dishes, I seriously want to try everything on this menu! Food was fantastic each time, I've had the same server each time, and he is very attentive, very friendly. It's a very nice little gem of a restaurant that I'm very happy to have found!
(5)Nicole L.
I just love this place even more every time I eat here. This time we ate in which we haven't done before. Staff was very friendly! We had the CK Fried Chicken with the yummiest sweet chili sauce. We also tried the Pad Si Ewe which was great, although the broccoli could have been a bit more tender as it was a little too crisp for my liking. We also had the Sampling Platter which comes with two of each chicken satays, egg rolls, pot stickers, crab rangoons and golden bags, and 3 dipping sauces, all of which were tasty. The crab rangoon didn't taste like it had any crab in it, though. Also, each item is a bit on the small side. I think I would have felt better if the platter was $8 instead of $10. The entree portions aren't huge like at some places, but more than adequate, and this is still my favorite Thai restaurant in the area.
(4)Ivy P.
Wonderful customer service such a quaint restaurant its always clean & prices are reasonable. I always liked everything that I've ordered there ;) I love the mango sticky rice! It's perfect ;)
(4)David Y.
Just ordered. Great place. Glad we went by all of the reviews. Ordering over the phone was a breeze. Courteous service and we used the coupons on the website without hassle,. We ordered Thai fried rice, Thai Pepper Steak and Sampling Platter. Reasonable price, arrived on time. We would have given 5stars, if only that the food wasn't piping hot. That being said, portions were huge, and what we ordered would had fed 4 people easy, we were only two. The selection of sauces and veggies were fresh and tasty. Would definitely order again based on this experience.
(4)Summer L.
It took some hunting to find this place -- even my GPS was starting to cry as I spun endlessly in one of ten billion strip malls in the area. Still, with recommendations from locals (and Jessica G.), I was hell-bent on getting some take-out. I'm glad I stuck with the adventure. CK Pad Thai is small and not terribly noteworthy on the inside, but they whip up the food extremely quickly and the employees are friendly. I ordered the Crazy Noodle extra spicy and they did quite a good job at this (even including an extra side of chili sauce... yay!). The vegetables were so perfect -- red peppers still crisp, sweet onions still sweet. It didn't quite rip my face off, but it wasn't the Minnesota-hot that I'm used to getting stuck with back home. The sauce itself was a bit on the greasy side but at least the food wasn't swimming in it. My co-workers say they have fantastic lunch specials and visit often. The dinner prices (including my meal) are also very reasonable. But the proper cooking of the vegetables alone was worth twice what I paid.
(4)Phillip A.
Have been back here a few times during this Hot summer and I must say the quality it still top notch. I have yet to have a bad experience esp.during lunch. I have only had dinner /take-out a couple of times. The lunch specials are a big value.
(4)Kedar D.
This place opened up about a mile from my high school and man do I wish it had been around when I was a student there. The quality of the food here is quite high---portion sizes are large (expect to take left-overs), and the dishes just taste fresh and light and inspired. Their curries are thick and hearty and they use a high-grade variety of tofu. I also liked their stir-fry dishes which were fragrant and full of basil and chilis. The decor is also well-done; very clean and homey, but nice enough that you could probably take a date here. You wouldn't expect something of this quality considering CK Pad Thai is in a grungy 1970s strip mall with a Jiffy Lube and a dentist. They're very accommodating to vegans so just tell them no fish sauce/oyster sauce/shrimp paste and they can do it.
(4)Jessica G.
So the husband did a search for the best Thai place near us. First he said we were going to Rockford and then we got lost and then we found CK Pad Thai. Pretty solid food - my "spicy" Pad Thai was just hot enough and the Tiger Cries was weird (in name at least) but tasty. Free refills on soft drinks which was nice. The husband's duck red curry was, in his words, "awesome". The pieces of gum at the end of the meal was a nice touch. Pretty worth the ride - and it wasn't at all crowded for a Friday night. Also, with regard to location, it is at the southwest corner of County Farm and Army Trail at the far end of the strip mall - it can be easy to miss as the signage is not that great.
(4)Lynne B.
Best and freshest Thai food in the area! Love their noodle dishes - Pad Thai and Pad Se Ewe. I should really venture out and try their other entrees sometime, but I can't seem to break away from my favorites! Glad I only live 5 minutes away because every time I order, regardless of prime-time weekend or not, the owner has my order ready in 10 minutes or less. Very friendly and courteous service too!
(5)Keri M.
Carol Stream, you pit stain of a town, I have found your hidden gem!!! This place has some of the best Tom Kha Gai Soup I have ever had. Their Pad See Eww is awesome too. Soooo Thai places, what's with the celery in the crab rangoon? Not so good... kinda weird, like Japanese's snacks weird.
(4)Andrew W.
a little different flavor than other local places. not blown away but solid thai. if they are close to you give them a go (we only went because our favorite in wheaton is closed on sundays).
(3)Justine R.
I'm writing this review as I eat my take out, and let me tell you.. I am in heaven. First of all, the service whenever I decide to dine in has ALWAYS been great.. They are always polite here and even when you don't know just what to order, they'll suggest their own favorites.. There are a few Asian restaurants emerging in the surrounding suburbs but I still prefer to come here for great Thai food.. and you really can't go wrong with their lunch special.. I ordered a house salad (I am really struggling to finish this thing because of its size too!) and 2 entrees (which I added spring rolls to).. all for $20. Definitely check this place out if you're craving Thai food without the fancy floors or lounge music ;)
(5)Traci B.
I came in one Friday for a carry out order. Little place but it was really crowded which is always a good sign. I wasn't quite sure what to order so I ordered the cashew chicken, crazy noodles with beef, and crab rangoons. Crab rangoons were awesome with plenty of filling and good sauce with it. Crazy noodles had a great kick to it and the veggies were really fresh. It was awesome! The cashew chicken was just ok but that was probably because I was comparing it to how great the crazy noodles were. I love to see small places like this doing well and I will definitely be back!
(4)Jay S.
Recently went here for lunch and I got to agree with everyone else that the lunch special is quite the deal. At Thai restaurants I usually get Pad See Ew or Thai Fried Rice but this time I was craving some Chicken Pad Thai. My lunch order came with soup and spring roll. The soup was very good and something I haven't had yet at a Thai place. Wasn't a big fan of the spring roll but it was different from other places. The Pad Thai was very good...and it was a large portion for lunch! The service here was very friendly and accommodating. Food was served fast.
(3)Dan M.
My New Favorite Place We started going there since my Aunt Birthday party. We ordered variety different kind of dishes to see which one will be our favorite. We ordered Chicken satay, Fresh Spring Rolls, and Baby Egg Rolls for the appetizers. Beef Salads, Tom Yum Shrimp, Crazy Noodle, Basil Duck, Catfish in Red Curry, Chicken Mixed Vegetable for the main dishes. My favorite dishes of all are Crazy Noodle and Catfish. I ate noodles from many Thai, Chinese, and Japanese restaurants and have to admit that the wide rice noodle from CK Pad Thai is one of the freshness one. You can taste it and feel it if you eat a lot of noodle like me. The Catfish is crunchy, and the curry is good, a bit sweet but good. Not too spicy and not too mild. I had Thai ice coffee as dessert since we have so much foods and not much room left. The coffee is strong as I like to drink my regular coffee. And the taste was very nice. I gave those 5 stars because the place is clean, staffs are very friendly, the foods are great, and the prices just right. After my aunt birthday party, I become regular at CK Pad Thai. I always order something different every time I was there to explore their foods. You can see me almost every weekend there.
(5)Samantha M.
This is my favorite place to go for Thai food in the area. My husband and I moved out to the burbs and wondered if there would be any good Thai places. We checked out CK Pad Thai when they 1st opened and have not been disappointed. They have very friendly staff and the food is excellent. I love their pad thai and the curries are excellent. We try to order the special seafood dish that they have for the night. When I was pregnant and craving Thai food, this was the place that I asked my hubby that we could go to.
(5)Ed L.
Excellent food, quick and good service, reasonably priced. Love it!
(5)James V.
A 2 1/2 star rating would be perfect. I've tried it twice. The people there are beyond friendly. The place is clean and a reasonable size. No negatives there. The food just isn't great. The pad thai wasn't flavorful. The rama noodles had a good sauce but the noodles were rubbery. The golden bag appetizer was crisp and full of meat, but not much in the way of seasoning. My wife liked the soup. Maybe that's a good way to go. Overall, it's just not the Thai for me.
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