Namo Thai Cuisine
3900 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60613
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Address :
3900 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL, 60613 - Phone (773) 327-8818
- Website https://www.namothaicuisine.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :Closed
- Mon : Closed
Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Cortney A.
Namo is my favorite Thai spot in Chicago. Luckily, I live only a few blocks away! The place is very unassuming. We didn't even notice it until we'd lived here over a year. Then one evening I wasn't feeling well and I was craving Thai. We did a quick online search of the places in our neighborhood and realized Namo was right down that street! Pad Woon Sen is my favorite Thai dish so I order it almost every time I go to Namo. It is fresh and delicious. They use high quality meat and veggies for a reasonable price. I've only ever done take out but the interior of the restaurant looks very welcoming and clean. The service is always great. I highly recommend Namo!
(5)M D.
Wow, I don't even remember what I ate here. I guess it's not very memorable. However, I clearly remember thinking service was bad. The place was practically empty and the waitress was inattentive and would disappear for ages.
(2)KJ S.
Long wait to even order food to go. Small portions not cooked well asked for fried tofu didn't get it. Asked for no onions and got a mound of them
(1)Julie C.
We finally gave Namo a try after moving into the neighborhood last summer and we were so mad we waited so long. All three entrees that we got were very good, it was one of my favorite thai meals I have had in a long time. We will definitely be ordering from there more often.
(5)Crystal D.
Not good. First, I paid by credit card over the phone in advance yet when the delivery driver arrived he asked for cash. First bad sign but if the food had been good I would have forgotten about that confusion... However the food was only passably edible. It was barely warmer than room temperature and the portions were very small for the prices we paid. My pad woon sen seemed overdone and the green curry was runny. Even the rice pint was barely filled- never seen that before. Not sure what kind of profit margin there is on skimping on a pint of rice. Also, if you are thinking of getting a free item with $25 order don't bother. We got the shumai so we would qualify and then ordered the pot stickers as our free item. We got 3, count em, 3 pot stickers. I highly doubt a regular order that costs $6 comes with 3 pot stickers and that's fine if the free order is a half order but they should really clarify that. Just wanted to let people know that you aren't getting a full order with $25 purchase. Also, they were cold too! Maybe dining in house is worth it but if you are thinking of delivery I would say skip it. There are so many better places.
(1)Lauren O.
Next season of Intervention will star an episode in which I struggle to overcome my raging addiction to Namo. We met and fell in love 4 months ago when I lazily searched for "best pad thai" on Yelp. What was delivered, was exactly that. Most pad thai eventually turns soggy (and by eventually, I mean 5 min after putting it down when is exactly when I go to pick it back up and have another go around). Not this stuff. I can let it sit on the coffee table for a full hour, or two and go back to it and it's still perfect. Chewy noodles, not too saucy, perfect amount of sprouts. Note: their spicy is equivalent to other places' medium. That's all.
(5)Jamie J.
The food was awful and overpriced. I ordered the Mozza Crab Stick appetizer and it was pretty much EMPTY wontons with a comically tiny bit of cheese in a big empty pocket. Couldn't find any crab. $7 for fried dough. I also got the Tom Kha mussels, and though the mussels were decent, the soup was terrible. Bland broth with a few mushrooms. The only other solid ingredients were rock-hard large chunks of ginger root to hard to chew, and large pieces of painfully hot dried chili. No vegetables and no flavor. Majorly bummed I wasted my appetite and my $ on this garbage.
(1)Karen P.
Interesting atmosphere, very clean and cozy. The service is very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I live near Namo, and sadly every time I walk past it is nearly empty. North Center needs to keep this place alive!!! Namo is great for dinner, and they also have a solid lunch special, so check it out.
(5)Martin S.
Wonderful food. Haven't eaten in here but we get take out all the time. Have tried the curries and noodle dishes and they are all great value and very flavorsome. Occasionally the stuff up the order (sometimes we get one rice and sometimes four) but no biggie. The decor looks amazing inside and be a great place for a date.
(4)Jenny K.
The menu is standard and Americanized (i.e. somewhat limited). Usually when I get green curry I'm struggling with the spiciness but this was pretty tame. My companions really enjoyed the spicy mussels. Decent Thai, but there's better out there.
(3)Jason A.
It's not hard to make find good thai food in Chicago, but it is hard to find amazing thai food. I found just that last evening in Namo Thai. We found Namo as a highly rated thai restaurant via OpenTable.com . It was a bit of a trek for us from River North via car, but parking is plentiful in the area. Here's what we ordered: Appetizer - Fresh Spring Rolls - These were awesome and gone in like 2 seconds. Much healthier than fried rolls, they actually came displayed like sushi rolls. Perhaps the highlight of the meal! First Course - Cucumber Salad & Cucumber Tofu Soup - Both were actually quite good. Liked the light dressing on the salad but thought that the soup was a bit heavy on the cilantro. Main Course - Chicken Green Curry - Perhaps the best curry I've had, and I've had alot of curry. Somehow they managed to hit the perfect level of spice - enough to provide some slight heat, not enough to make me sweat. The sticky rice that came with it was awesome too. I'd also recommend the Acai, Cranberry and Sprite drink - perfect match for the thai spice. My only complaint is that I literally ate too much, which I suppose is my fault, not Namo's :) Highly, highly recommended!
(5)Jay V.
Had a nice meal for late lunch the other day. Papaya Salad - tasty. Chicken Satay - tasty. Brown rice - tasty. Three tasties for Namo. Make that four, an excellent Thai Iced Tea they serve.
(4)Shelley S.
My friends and I had a less than stellar experience with Namo. We ordered delivery on a Thursday night, and it took over an hour to arrive (even though told it would be no more than one hour). I ordered panang curry w/ chicken, my friends ordered chicken pad thai and we shared an order of chicken pot stickers. After showing up late late late, we were starving and ready to dig in. I love Thai food and rarely come across Thai I don't love...well, there's a first time for everything. My Panang Curry was more soup-like than anything else. It was like orange soup with chunks of chicken and green beans (which i'm pretty sure they bought in the frozen fool aisle at Jewel). Nothing fresh about it. The Curry was overly garlicky and the chicken had the strangest consistency...It was just gross. Almost as if it had been cooked, frozen and cooked again. I didn't want to say anything to my friends, in case their food was amazing, until I heard one of them say 'What's going on with this chicken?" Oh! I almost forgot, the rice was so mushy! How do you mess up rice? The only semi-good thing was the sauce that came along with the chicken potstickers (which were okay, not great). I'm wondering if the dining-in experience is better? Or, maybe they had an off night? All I know is I ate a few bites and had to stop. Usually when eating Thai I have to use all the will power I have to stop eating it b/c it's so tasty. Not the case here... So sad.
(1)MG J.
4 stars for food 1 star for it being so freezing cold inside! The food was really good, but I think the only time I would go back to Namo is in Summer! The place has very high ceilings and there is no foyer before going inside, therefore it's so very cold. Might be a better place to go to when it's warm outside. Had the pad thai and the pad woon sen - both delicious!
(4)Katy S.
I dined at this BYO Saturday night with two of my friends. They were offering a 4 course pre fixe menu for just $20. We each ordered something different so I got to try most items on the menu. Everything was delicious and perfectly portioned so that I left full but not uncomfortable. Highlights App- Sea bags (a pocket filled with scallops, shrimp, and something else) Salad- Sesame chicken salad (the flavors were excellent) Entree- Salmon Basil (they make it as spicy or mild as you'd like), the lobster pad thai was also excellent- it has a very sweet flavor and cool presentation Desert- Mango cheesecake was by far the best The restaurant was relatively empty, what a shame!! The food was delicious, the price was right, and the staff was very kind and welcoming.
(4)Jay K.
I came here with a friend on mine and we expected decent thai food. However, this place blew us away. First off, it's BYOB. That's a great plus. The decor is nice. It's definitely appropriate for a casual dinner or date. The prix fix menu is $20 and included starter, appetizer, entree, and dessert. The starter and appetizers were INSANELY delicious. They were a good size but not too much. The entree (lobster pad thai) was easily one of the best pad thais I've ever tasted. They use real lobster tail meat and include the tail so you know it's fresh and not artificial. The chunks of meat were plentiful. Dessert was good too and not too rich. All that for $20! For the price, this place blew me away. I would easily pay $30 if not more for the same meal. The decor is nice, the hostesses and staff were nice, and food is unbelievable.
(5)Scott p.
Ordered the vegan pas see ew through grubhub and got a burned hot mess of noodles and tofu. Totally burned, to a crisp, Inedible, disgusting, tasted and smelled like... An unwashed frying pan? Yeah. But the chive cakes are ok
(1)Eilleen B.
Saw this place on Chicago's best. Was dying to try out the Lobster Pad Thai and Terrakyi steak. However the Terrakyi steak was such a disappointment. It was look warm and looked like it was previously cooked. But the Lobster pad thai made up for that. I am not a big fan of the sticky rice so it would be nice if they have another option.
(3)Jaclyn S.
Stopped in here last night after yoga for dinner with a friend. Had the fruit fried rice with chicken - so. freaking. good. And for being fried rice - it didn't taste greasy or heavy - it was actually very light. The presentation was also quite nice. My friend had the Pad Se Eew and said it was delicious, as well. It's nice to have a good option that is open relatively late on a Monday night along that stretch of Lincoln.
(5)Javier B.
I have only done take out from Namo. The place looks nice inside, so perhaps it would get a higher rating based on atmosphere, but the food is very inconsistent, not great compared to other Thai options in the neighborhood and most of all, overpriced! Not a fan. Sorry Namo.
(2)John K.
I've been to a lot of Thai restaurants, but this one will be on the top of my list. The decor was nice, but the food was even better. Great place to go with a date or even as a big group. Very friendly service. TIP: Order the taro ice cream dessert. This dessert in itself is worth the trip.
(5)Nancy L.
Went here before heading to a show at Martyrs across the street. When you walk it the feel is modern with simple asian inspired decor. There weren't very many people there even though it's was prime dinner time. The menu had all the typical items like Pad Thai, Pad se ew, spring rolls and Thai fried rice. A few things were new riffs on Thai food that I hadn't see before - things like Fruit fried rice, lobster pad thai, lime chicken fried rice which sadly I didn't notice until after I had ordered. My friend and I ordered fresh spring rolls to start out our meal. They are typically a nice cool refreshing way to start a thai meal before you experience the spicy heat that Thai food is know for. Namo's spring rolls however where a total disappointment and we only ate a couple bites. I noticed when we ordered them that the description said tofu, bean sprout, cucumber and plum sauce. I typically have seen shrimp or chicken in fresh spring rolls instead of tofu, but I like tofu so was willing to try a new twist. Sadly the dish was exactly as they described without any other flavorful ingredients like fresh basil, cilantro or ginger to give it depth of flavor. . They don't put much filling inside the roll which had a small piece of bland tofu, a couple sprouts and a small piece of cucumber that I could barely taste. There wasn't even a piece of carrot for color and more crunch. The rice paper was also different than I've experienced in the past - usually it's fairly transparent and reveals the colors of the items wrapped inside. This was opaque, thick and white - maybe they just didn't soak it long enough before wrapping them. The rolls were cut in bite size pieces and lined on the plate a bit like sushi. Because they were loosely wrapped the slippery tofu fell out. The entrees continued on a similar vein - the dishes resembled what we expected but the execution was poor. My friend ordered a chicken cashew dish which she said was ok but not a wow. I ordered the Pad Se Ew that has the large flat noodles which can be a polarizing dish - either you love the texture and taste of these wide, thick and substantial noodles or it's just not something you like to bite into. I really like Pad Se Ew and will often order it. The noodles were a bit thin and looked like they were very drenched in soy sauce since they had become a dark grey brown color that was n't visually appetizing. What little Chinese broccoli that was in the dish wasn't cooked well and was almost completely raw which gives it a bitter taste and tougher texture. Being summer I wasn't in the mood for hot tea and cold tea didn't sound good at the time. So I asked what else they had and the waitress encourage me to order the Ginger Cherry. I really like ginger especially strong fresh ginger ales so thought I'd give it a whirl. Sadly it also wasn't as great as it sounds and tasted like a sticky sweet grenadine punch that was a sad kiddie cocktail. They don't serve alcohol so you need to BYOB. Bottom line: I think Namo is below average but maybe would have been more impressed if I tried some of the less familiar items on the menu like the lime chicken fried rice. Would commit to trying them next time but not sure there will be a next time - mainly chose this place because it's across from Martyr's that had an event that night and there was nothing so compelling I'd drive 30 min to get there.
(2)Kevin Z.
Great little Thai restaurant. Very good service. If you're a fan of Tom Kha Chicken soup.... Try theirs. It's awesome! Panang Curry is also outstanding. I'm hooked.
(5)Claudia L.
came here last night with a friend and we ordered the lobster paid thai and the lamb tamarind. Flavors were fresh, authentic, yet with a bit of unique and modern flare that you don't get in most thai restaurants. The lamb tamarind was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the pad thai was probably the best I've ever had. They served a little set of spices and salt with the pad thai, and it is DELICIOUS with a bit of the red pepper and lime sprinkled on top. SERIOUSLY good. I took off a star because the taro ice cream was just meh for me. I'd have preferred a deeper, stronger taro flavor, and the coconut jelly was strangely hard and off putting. totally ordering take out from here tonight.
(4)Cindy R.
Ordered lobster pad thai and basil chicken for take out. The flavors were very good, no complaint there. I like their house specialties menu: it's unique. However the basil chicken had zero heat. It's supposed to be a spicy dish, and I was not asked about heat level when I placed the order. I'd be hesitant to go back and order my favorite thai item (green curry) since it's supposed to be spicy too.
(3)Anna P.
As someone who finds most Thai dishes overly sugary - Namo is the perfect fusion. My companion and I live in the neighborhood and love this BYO! The staff is always friendly, food comes out quickly and the price fixe menu is delish! We've tried the noodle dishes, rice dishes and most apps. The octopus/squid salad is spice and delicious. The dishes taste fresh with a good mix of flavors - some spicy, some a little sweet (but not overly sweet). The mussels are AMAZING too! If you haven't been or are on the fence, please go and give it a try. The food is fresh and you can tell there's love and care in every dish.
(5)Kiki M.
loved the food, liked the atmosphere, and will definitely be back! we started out with an appetizer of the mozza sticks and the bbq w/sticky rice. the mozza sticks were delicious pockets of crab and mozzarella chesse, crispy and flavorful. the bbq pork was tender and seasoned just right, sticky rice was delicious dipped in the sauce. i order the lobster pad thai... unbelievably tasty! it was just the right mix of bean sprouts, peanuts, veggies, noodles, sauce, and LOBSTER! Yum! highly recommend it! my fiancé ordered the angry tiger, he loved it. I tried the strip and was very happy with the seasoning and preparation of the steak, had a wonderful flavor. he said that the salad that came with it was spicy, I didn't try it. he couldn't stop eating it. :) and of course we ordered dessert... taro ice cream and a, I am not sure of the name of it, but it was like a spring roll filled with fruit and cream cheese - amazing!! the ice cream had a great flavor and texture. oh the whole a great experience, loved it! service was also great - very friendly and helpful. food was prepared fresh and very quickly, we will be definitely be back! their fusion, check it out, you won't be disappointed... oh and just a note, the place is byob... so don't forget!!
(5)Dana D.
I absolutely LOVED it! I have tried other Thai restaurants and nothing compares to Namo. Was ready to never try it again. Until my friend suggested that I give this one, one last chance. I did and this place has single handedly restored my faith with Thai food. I would recommend the Angry tiger, lobster pad Thai and the sesame salad. Not to mention it's BYOB. They currently have a special where you can get a three course meal for $20!
(5)Bobby P.
Namo. I'm a fan. My partner and I (yes) came here out of randomness since we drive pass every day. From the moment you walk in your welcomed, greeted, and the heavenly house music distracts you from the decor that could use a little help. Anyways the food was delicious and this is coming form someone who grew up eating thai food. I had the duck pineapple and my expectations were blow away. I was expecting sliced duck on a bed of lettuce bathing in pineapple marinated sliced bell peppers (if that did not sounds good already) but NOPE! The chef kept half the charred sliced pineapple with the bell peppers sitting in the juices. The presentation and the food was amazing! Worth checking out!
(4)Christina S.
I have been here several times and I absolutely love it! Everything on this menu is great...and I have had a taste of almost everything they offer! The Lobster Pad Thai is my favorite...the Papaya Salad is amazing as well!! I look forward to going back!
(5)Han Y.
MY FAVORITE THAI PLACE! The food was even better than most I had in Thailand! I guess it's still more on the American Thai side, but gosh it was so delicious! We ordered Seabag as appetizer which was super yummy. We wanted both entrees extra spicy, and they turned out to be just as spicy as we wanted but still had all the flavors that the original dish should have. The service was excellent so I ended up giving her 30% tip for lunch. Cannot wait to go back there!
(5)Alicia E.
We had an excellent dinner at Namo last night. We were going to see a show at the American Theater Company right across the street, so we decided to use a $25 Restaurant.com certificate there and check out the place. I ordered the ginger scallops, and my fiance ordered the pad kee mao noodles. The noodles were pretty typical fare, but the ginger scallops were very good. They were large, very tender, and although the scallops were slightly cold the ginger broth and vegetables gave them a nice, light taste. We had the spring rolls and chicken dumplings for appetizers, both also pretty typical. Our bill was only around $45, and with the certificate we only ended up paying about $25 including 18% gratuity. Our server was excellent. I'd eat here again the next time we come to a show!
(4)Jon K.
Outstanding menu, great ambiance, authentic flavors...can't say enough about this gem! Service was spot on...
(5)Lynn L.
I had the tofu red curry and I loved it. I ate every grain of rice and licked the bowl. My boyfriend did not love his green curry as much but maybe he just didn't like green curry, I'm not sure. The fresh rolls were also delicious. I found that this place has regular normal human portions and the prices are some of the most reasonable I've found yet in Chicago. I think more vegetarian options with the soup and apps would make this place fantastic considering Thailand is actually a very vegetarian-friendly place.
(4)Kathryn M.
There was nothing disappointing about this meal. The sea bags app was absolutely memorable, followed by excellent soup/salad choices. For an entree, I had the Lobster Pad Thai. It was stunning and a great value! The meal ended with a perfectly proportioned Lemon Ginger Cheesecake. If you haven't been here, go! BYOB
(5)Amanda C.
Ordered this for delivery one night when it was thunderstorming- shout out to the delivery guy! We ordered cashew chicken and a spicy pad thai (when they say spicy they really mean it!) both of which were good. I like that the portions are a good size and not overkill. Don't get the shumai- it's not as good as other places. Overall I would order this again.
(4)Kim D.
We were excited to try this place because it's a block from our new apartment and the reviews are great. The good: my husband ordered pad si ew and loved it. We got the mozza crab stick as an appetizer and those were ok--like broke crab Rangoon. Ok the major disappointment: I ordered pad Thai and it was awful. Seriously it was plain noodles and tofu. I seriously am wondering if they just or got the sauce. Anyway it was pretty bad--I'd give my order 1 star. Be aware if you enjoy food with flavor don't order the pad Thai!
(3)Jason D.
I absolutely need to return to sample all the unique offerings. The duck dish is so tasty, even my wife who does not like duck said she would order it again...its that good. I thought I would try a Thai standby (for me) Pad See ew with beef. The beef was outstanding and the dish was so flavorful. The decorations, music and vibe is very entertaining...I'm going to be taking my out of town friends here to taste what Thai food should taste like!! Its BYOB so take your favorite beverage.
(5)Kevin M.
My new favorite Thai restaurant. Great lunch specials.
(5)DeJuan S.
One of our (including the wife here) favorite places in Chicago. Excellent thai food for dining in or delivery. The lobster pad thai is amazing. Fresh lobster, very light but just enough to keep you full The chicken satay appetizer is a great dish as well. Oh yeah...the best part about dining in is that it is BYOB and they have a nice $20 special for appetizer, a soup or salad and the entree (which the lobster is included as an option and this is typically $16 on it's own). Go try today!
(5)Janna J.
Ordered from here via GrubHub last night. Got a ton of food and it was all good. The estimated delivery time was pretty much spot on and the food was still hot when it got to me. Will definitely be ordering from here again.
(4)Lucy N.
Craving green curry after a week with a cold, this place served up a dish that really hits the spot (and you can choose level of spicyness - medium was pretty darn spicy which is great for a poorly girl!). I've eaten lots of green curry in my time and this one was up there with the best. I also had the shrimp dumplings, which were delicious. My friends had the chicken potstickers and the lime chicken for appetisers and the red curry and lobster pad thai for main. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The prices are right, it's well decorated and of course BYOB. I'll be back for sure.
(5)Sally O.
YUM. I'll definietly be returning so I can try try out more dishes on their delectable menu. My guest and I both had the Lobster Pad Thai and this amazing appetizer (I, of course, can remember the name, but it was this crispy wonton with shrimp and seafood in the middle). Amazing. The owner was telling me that the sauce that they use for the Pad Thai is a recipe from her grandmother; which I thought was really cool. Overall, a great experience. If you appreciate really good food, a beautiful presentation and delightful, friendly service, then you'll love Namo.
(5)Jeffrey S.
I've spent years as an avid seeker of the best in Thai both in Chicago and San Francisco...Namo rates near the top...The food is great, the space is funky and industrial and the staff is kind and attentive...Real gem, bring your own buzz.
(5)Shannon H.
Glad that Namo opened up down the street from us! The decor is modern and beautiful and the food has an upscale touch like lobster pad thai and duck with tamarind. Great addition to North Center!
(4)Stanley L.
I had the tom yum shrimp, which was one of the best I've had, very tasty with just the right amount of spices, next up were the lobster pad thai and angry tiger, lobster pad thai was really well presented with a taste to match, unlike some places where it's missing one or the other. The angry tiger was a steak with sticky rice dish, the sauce was perfect for the steak and sticky rice, it balanced eachother out. I would highly recommend trying this place out if you haven't, the price is very reasonable for this part of town!
(5)Sara S.
excellent food! my friend and I went here; i ordered the lobster pad thai and he has the angry tiger. the presentation was amazing and quite creative. the meat was cooked absolutely perfectly. the lobster pad thai was delicious! we also had a salad and the sea bags. the sea bags left something to be desired, but the salad was delicious! (I can't remember which one we had). the decor is very relaxing and the music was good as well. I will certainly be going back!
(4)Katie O.
Loved it! Great addition to the neighborhood. Try the Lobster Pad Thai. The lamb chops were also quite tasty. And try the lemongrass drink.
(5)FoodLover Z.
Excellent good, very reasonable prices and BYOB. Tried the lamb massaman curry and basil fried rice, with a bunch of other appetizers. everything was excellent.
(5)Julie N.
This place is amazing!! It is not greasy and heavy like so many other run of the mill Thai places. The food is very fresh. My husband ordered the green curry chicken- it was the best I've had in Chicago. The lobster pad Thai is also amazing! Go- you won't be disappointed!
(5)F L.
Came with a group the other day and ordered family style. We started with the Moo Ping (marinated pork w/ sticky rice) and Pan Danas Chicken (something we don't usually see at other thai restaurants). It reminded me of eating the yummy street food in Thailand for real. The Angry Tiger (a spin on the original Crying Tiger dish) was surprisingly good. The meat had a nice grilled kick to it that again made me feel like it was just grilled up on a side street in Thailand by an older lady, placed into a plastic bag, and I was on my way to catch the train. The side sauce complimented it perfectly and we finished it off with some sticky rice. We also ordered the Papaya Salad which was one of my favorites. When asked how spicy we wanted it, we replied "Thai spicy" and it came out with just the right amount of sour heat that I love. We also got the Duck Pineapple - the duck was tender with a balance of sweet n sour pineapples on the side. I especially liked the crispy basil bits! The Lobster Pad Thai was another favorite with a pretty egg nest decoration -- no idea how they made that but it was such like a piece of art that I almost didn't want to eat it...but I did happily. The whole dish was simple yet it was a nice twist on an old favorite. The Mussel Tom-Kha Soup was awesome. I ate it and wondered why no one else has done this before! I spent most of my time scooping up the soup with my mussel shells until my friend saw me and offered me a spoon haha. I also had to order Lad Nar Chicken since that's my go-to for every Thai restaurant and it didn't disappoint either. For dessert we got the taro coconut ice cream and omg, it was the perfect ending to the meal! I don't usually like taro ice cream but it was so good, not too sweet, and had a nice creamy texture. I'll definitely be back for that alone, no joke. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The food was yummy and it really showed that they put some extra thought and effort to make traditional dishes their own. The wait staff was super nice and attentive. I loved the mix of modern and traditional pieces in their decorations. It's good for groups or couples with the noise level being just right -- not too loud that you can't hear each other talk but not too quiet that you feel like you have to whisper or else everyone will know your business! Oh, and try the lemon-grass-ade -- refreshing lemonade with a touch of lemongrass that makes it "thai". BYOB, too!
(4)Monica A.
I've been here twice in the past two months. The prix fix menu is $20 with four courses. It is a fantastic option and I have left both times feeling full but no uncomfortable. Perfect sized courses. The lobster pad thai was wonderful as was the sesame chicken salad. Namo is BYOB and I hope it stays this way. The space is large enough for a birthday group dinner and is perfectly priced with the prix fix menu and BYOB option. The good news is the last time I came here it was busier than before so hopefully this place stays.
(4)Cheryl H.
Check out this hidden gem! We went there because the price, location, menu, and ambience looked appealing. We also wanted to bring our own wine. We were not disapointed! The food, service, and ambience suggest a much higher-priced venue. We had the larb, Massaman curry, and the Tamarind lamb. Every dish was perfect and the service was excellent! Please check this place out and make sure it stays in business - I want to come back the next time I'm in the city!
(5)Egan V.
For vegans, Thai food can be annoying with the pervasiveness of nam pla (), or fish sauce. Otherwise Thai is very veg friendly with the pick-a-protein swapability of almost everything. So I was a little worried that the vegan dishes here would be bland or secretly have nam pla. Glad to say neither is the case. The other big relief is when the pad thai comes with no egg, just like you asked. Personally the pad thai here is not my top, but still decent. My real test is ordering something boring sounding, in this case "cashew," eating all the veg and tofu, and then mixing the sauce in with the rice. If that is delicious (and how it was) then the place is a keeper. The lunch specials were an excellent deal too. It is especially nice when the associated appetizer comes out in a cute plate with a salad and soup. I regret not trying the sticky rice, but we got too much food on our trip. We'll have to return, clearly. Staff was super friendly and accommodating to small kids. The do indeed have high chairs, but I forget if they have changing tables. The decor is very nice and the atmosphere relaxing, though vegans will need to ignore the fish traps hung around. Definitely worth a trip out here. This is definitely a new favorite spot.
(5)K N.
I'm hugely disappointed. I order from here quite often and last night I wanted to stay away from carb-heavy food. I went with the chicken satay, calamari salad, and edamame. I had it delivered since I live super close and I was unable to pick it up, it's always hot and fresh. Last night, the calamari was barely cooked. First, the lime dressing has an overly acidic flavor that taste more like a battle with acid reflux than something you'd want to eat. Second, the calamari was barely cooked and tasted like it was from Lake Michigan, it wasn't even close to edible. Third, the salad consisted of so much lettuce even if the calamari was grilled, it'd drown in a sea of leafy greens. I took two bites and tossed the remainder of the mess. The chicken satay was mediocre. Whatever you do, don't try the peanut "sauce." It resembled a gritty whole foods peanut butter and tasted off. I would have been better off dipping the satay in my crunchy Jiff. Needless to say, I ate the chicken skewers but kept them as plain as possible. Lastly, the edamame. These poor soy beans looked like they had been sun bathing, they were dry and some were crusty-brown on the ends. They were lukewarm, at best. I ordered three things and ended up eating the chicken, the rest was garbage and a waste of money. I hate that this happened as I love this little spot but now I know to keep my orders to the Thai basics as those are delicious.
(1)Michael V.
Went to Namo with a friend on a Friday night. Don't let the mostly empty restaurant fool you; the food is really good! We started with the veggie spring rolls which was delightful. I got the pad khee mau (spelling?) with chicken and my friend got the pad Thai with tofu. Mine was delicious! My friend said his tofu was a little under cooked but otherwise good. Both were the medium spicy level which is good if you want some kick but not too much. Service was great and it's BYOB. Really happy with the food given Chicago's struggles with Thai food. Would recommend!
(4)Roseann M.
Good food with beautiful presentation at reasonable prices and efficient service in a clean, modern space -- what's not to like? The only thing I don't understand is why this place wasn't busier on an early Friday evening. Maybe it gets more crowded later, but the place was nearly empty when we arrived. It was so empty, I was afraid that it was bad sign. The amount of people dining, I'm finally learning, is meaningless. We ate at Fernando's Mexican restaurant the following night. Fernando's was extremely busy, and it was a terrible dining experience. Namo Thai is good. My friend The Birder and I were looking for a not-terribly expensive restaurant in the area where we could have vegetarian selections. God Bless the Thai restaurants for that. Namo Thai offers a basic price for the entrees with only vegetables, then does add-on costs for whatever meat you want to add. You can add on beef, chicken, shrimp, etc., for additional costs. This makes it very easy to get exactly what you want for dinner, without paying additional costs. Many, many options for vegans and vegetarians, and the carnivores get what they want, too. The Birder had a red curry with tofu, and I ordered the Cashew Nut with vegetables. I love Cashew Nut, and tend to order that at every Thai restaurant. I knew we would be out late, so I ordered a Thai Iced Coffee while she had a decaf tea. Namo Thai is BYOB. We saw another couple consisting of two couples come in with a six-pack of beer and a bottle of wine, and there was no fuss or bother about it. Everything was very good. I would go again in a heartbeat.
(5)Fashn G.
I'm obsessed with this place. It's byob, it's never crowded or noisy, it's super reasonably priced, and it's quick. It's become my favorite Thai place in the city. It's my hidden gem and I'm lucky it's close by.
(5)Karolina T.
We ordered take out from Namo yesterday and I really didn't think it was anything special. I got the sweet and sour chicken and my boyfriend got the pad se ew, plus we had a side of chicken fried rice. I have tried many Thai places and this one just doesnt stand out.
(3)Nikki S.
We visited this restaurant because I was told they had a great vegan menu. TONS of vegan options -- I was so pleased... Plus BYOB :) can't beat that. We ate until we were stuffed, and it was all amazing. We will definitely be returning soon.
(5)Eric F.
I got the Pad Siew lunch special which was a great deal. Two small spring rolls, small house salad, and tiny cup of soup along with it. Only cost me $8. I've had lots of Thai and this meet my expectations. I will be returning to try more of my favorite Thai dishes.
(4)Spencer H.
I actually joined Yelp so that I could review this place. I might be partial to Namo since it's in my neighborhood, but for price and quality it's honestly hard to beat this little gem. The service and atmosphere are both pleasant and with the restaurant being BYOB, it's perfect for large groups or an economical choice for date night.
(5)Alexis M.
I wish I could take back ordering delivery from Namo Thai. I ordered on Grubhub and was excited by the number of options for vegans. Not only am I vegan, but I am also VERY allergic to fish. I ordered the pad kee mao and noted no fish, though it was marked vegan anyway. When the food came, I took a single bite of the pad kee mao and immediately began having an allergic reaction. Fish sauce! I couldn't believe it. I rushed to take my medicine, inhaler, and threw up. Still, my lips started to swell and my throat hurt by the time I got it under control. As for Namo, they denied there was fish sauce. Let me tell you-- there was fish sauce. They offered a few dollars off the order, but they still charged for the food that I had to throw out. No apology. They just denied it had happened. Let me say again-- it happened. A restaurant shouldn't mark things vegan when they are clearly not.
(1)Joanna T.
I LOVE namo. The service is exceptional and the food is elegant and very tasty. I've ordered out and eaten in on countless occasions and the food is consistent and flavorful. I especially love the Rama chicken and panang curry. This is my favorite Thai spot in the city by far!
(5)Arisa A.
We had a party of 30 here and it was amazing! Great flow on the timing and great quality. All my friends are having a wonderful time! Would definitely consider Nami for my next party!
(5)Gabriela J.
This review applies to the quality of their food and their delivery service. I've never been to their actual restaurant. Flat out worst Thai food I have ever had in my life. I love thai food but I just cannot believe how bad this one was. I ordered chicken pad Thai and it was just noodles with almost any chicken and not sauce . It was just awful . Never again
(1)Jeff S.
Great food, mellow music, reasonably priced, good service. A little chilly but I was dressed warmer than my date.
(4)Camille C.
This review is for delivery via EAT24.COM. Overall I thought the food was fresh (most thai delivery places taste like the food has been reheated over and over) and quite good. I ordered the fruit fried rice with shrimp which was very tasty, the shrimp was fresh but bland. The beef Massaman curry in medium was our other entree and it was great! I love my curries to have that peanut, coconut milk base and this hit the stop. Next time I will order the hot instead since the medium did not seem spicy enough.
(3)Lisa A.
The shrimp wonton soup had a great seasoned broth and the serving size was a good size to share. I ordered the crazy veggie with beef and it was crazy good! My husband ordered the basil salmon and that was tasty as well with a nice crunch to the fried basil. It's hard to find a good Thai restaurant but I think we found our new spot! Hats off to the chef. We came at a good time and although it was not packed,the service was very attentive. Two thumbs up.
(5)C C.
Restaurant was empty when I went. Food was okay. A bit too salty. The waitress was nice. They have good dinner specials. I probably won't be back.
(2)Ebi C.
Although we haven't actually eaten in the restaurant, every Namo dinner my bf and I have had delivered has been wonderful! Fresh, hot, and delicious! Their delivery folks are always friendly and even came out in today's crazy weather. Now that's service! What I really like about their food is that they strike the right balance of spicy and tasty; most places just add heat and you lose the flavor of the dish. Namo also has a great selection of traditional and modern Thai cuisine favorites so you can satisfy a diverse range of palettes on that friend's night out/in. Thanks for the awesome eats, Namo!
(5)Mike C.
Hello Chicago. I was visiting the area for a convention and was looking for a great Thai restaurant to take some clients to. I didn't want to stay in the downtown area so we ventured to Namo based on Yelp reviews. The word Meh comes to mind when thinking about how to sum up my experience. To start, I do like the neighborhood and was excited when we pulled up. Kind of a nice, open decor. Nothing fancy but it suited the area. Upon being seated we were given the regular menu and we had to ask for their special "vegan / vegetarian" menu which is no big deal but should be offered upon sitting. We started out with the Fresh Spring Rolls. Completely flavorless. Cut up like sushi rolls, with just plain tofu, and absolutely no flavor. They were served with a plum sauce which didn't do much. I had to ask for the chili paste in order to jazz them up. We also had the chive cakes, which were pretty tasty. Lightly fried with a nice flavor. I had the lobster Pad Thai. Again, meh. Basic Pad Thai rice noodles with an ok sauce. They had the scrapped out lobster tail on the top of the noodles for decoration but the amount of lobster on the dish was pretty small. The entree was pretty basic and I can say I have had much better Pad Thai out there. My Sweetie who accompanied me thought her wok dish was pretty bland and lacking originality and flavor. Namo is ok, and would be ok if I lived around there and didn't feel like driving a bit to find somewhere better.
(3)Joe K.
Came in for a quick lunch while waiting for an appointment. All I can say is WOW!!!! This food is phenomenal. I got the lunch special which includes appetizer, small cucumber salad and some yummy soup. Then you get an entrée too. All for $8.00 I also got the Thai iced tea. I'll be back for more. Highly recommended.
(5)G G.
Headed over here for lunch and was impressed with a cool vibe. I was more impressed with a cool $8 lunch special! Got the cashew chicken -brown sauce was good, vegetables were fresh. Comes with an appetizer too to boot. Def going to head back for a BYOB night to try some more dishes.
(5)Angelica P.
This place wasn't packed but was definitely good! Chicken pot stickers were good, but fried. Lobster pad thai was a hit.. My boyfriend doesn't like that it was on the sweeter side but I enjoyed it. Beef Stew Noodle Soup was amazing! The braised beef just melts in your mouth and the garlic broth is awesome... I would come back and get this in a heartbeat!
(5)D R.
Have been here before for the thoughtful lunch specials, but tonight I caught some really good dinner food. They have a New Zealand mussels soup. If you don't know about New Zealand muscles, they're large, chewy and delicious. You have to be careful because they are so big they are known to cause choking. I don't see them often on menus, I think they were more popular in the 90's. This soup was amazing. Like a cross between a light curry and chicken soup, but quite spicy. Comes with a number of large muscles. I also lucked out with the lamb, it's like a Thai rack of lamb -exceptionally good. This place seems to embrace fancier ingredients like lobster, lamb, soft shell crab, and makes them into signature dishes. I've heard the talapia is sweet, so if you don't like sweet, steer clear of that. A great value, don't rush into ordering familiar things, take the time to notice what they're trying to do. BYOB
(4)Kimberly S.
Namo has become one of my go to delivery Thai place in the area. I have been on the endless search for the perfect bowl of red curry and Namo comes close. Most of the time the red curry is to sweet or just spicy with no flavoring. Namo finds a pretty good balance on both fronts. My husband usually goes for the pad thai which is pretty on par with others in the area. They offer coupons when you order online (score!) and are reasonably priced with other Thai places. I would reccomend them if you are in the area.
(4)Jamie B.
Portion sizes are much smaller and not as tasty as I remember. Kind of disappointing. Thom kha soup was a huge letdown.
(3)Curtis H.
Dropped in for a quick lunch while waiting for my phone to be repaired at the Sprint store down the street. They offer an $8.00 limited menu that includes a small soup, appetizer and an entree. I went with the potstickers and Pad Thai and was generally pleased. You certainly can't beat the price, and the food came out quickly and was pretty tasty. The place was clean a nicely decorated. Service was good. I'd return if in the area.
(3)Glenn E.
Ordered online and still waiting over an hour later. Terrible delivery service. Won't order here again. Wasn't feeling well and was really counting on some chicken soup and ordered other entrees to tie me over. Ninety minutes later, still no food. Btw, technology forced me to give a star. Was trying to post without giving any stars but wouldn't allow me.
(1)Danielle C.
This place has become one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. The food and service is great and the on line ordering is very easy for pick up or delivery. They seem to advertise in the local coupon books, Groupon and probably a handful of other places so you can usually find a coupon of some sort. You can find some better Thai dishes on their menu compared to other Thai restaurants. If you aren't familiar with Thai food, I'd recommend the lobster Pad Thai or Massaman curry if you want to take a step up from the basic Pad Thai! Excellent options.
(5)Meredith B.
This is now "my" Thai place as my new apartment is just around the corner! And I feel pretty lucky to have this as my Thai place because it has been very yummy so far! I've had the fish cakes, pot stickers, duck noodle soup, and tofu pad siew. All is more fresh and less greasy than your average Thai. Fish cakes are great, and served with this rockin' tangy dipping sauce. Pot stickers were a little more on the "average" side, but they came free with a large order. Duck noodle soup had great broth and really tender pieces of duck. Tofu pad siew had great flavor, crunchy Chinese broccoli, and soft yummy tofu. I think it's really affordable, take-out is ready quickly, and everything tastes freshly prepared. Not very high on the "authenticity" scale (unless they have a secret menu I don't know about?) Nothing on the menu is unusual, it's all the usual Thai offerings. I take that back - they do have a few unique seafood dishes. But generally it's all the stuff you've heard of, made well and served hot. Oh but speaking of hot, don't be afraid to order "hot." It's not really that hot. I mean it is spicy, you'll feel it, but it's edible. I've been to places where "hot" was equivalent to like, death. It's much more tolerable here.
(4)Wile E.
This place is in a great neighborhood. It was recommended by some locals, so I assumed it'd be great, and I've had a lot of great Thai in Chicago. I had a rather bland and unmemorable lobster pad Thai. Nothing to write home about. Don't bother asking for anything Thai spicy, because they won't spice it up. I had to ask for num pla prik (fish sauce and chilies) twice. Server finally brought it, but the concoction failed to spice or flavor up the dish sufficiently. The place is byob, however, which was a nice touch.
(2)Thapanee C.
Best pad thai you will ever have!!! 5 stars can't say enough how delish I have to describe!!
(5)Scott H.
After months of eating here almost weekly and quick delivery, this place is still the best Thai restaurant in Chicago hands down.
(5)Freddie M.
Pretty awesome Thai restaurant. Very simple and tasteful decor. The curry was phenomenal and they even brought me extra fresh chilli when I thought it wasn't hot enough. The romantic ambiance made it perfect for my girlfriend and my anniversary date. If I knew it was BYOB beforehand I would have brought a bottle of wine. I would highly recommend it for a clean Thai restaurant.
(4)Kermit D.
Yum! I just went for dinner. Had the Mozz/crab wonton. Really good. Then, had the Angry tiger and it was gooood! All washed down with Pama breeze. I will be back!
(4)K S.
I was very excited to come here after seeing the special vegetarian/vegan menu online. The chive cakes were good, a little oily though. The one star rating is because I ordered a vegan dish from the vegan menu that came out wrong twice. I ordered the vegan mango and pineapple fried rice with tofu and brown rice. The first time it came out, they forgot the mango, pineapple, and tofu, and they used white rice instead of brown rice. I sent it back, and the second version still forgot the mango but got the rest right. However this version came with eggs - not vegan. I didn't want to send it back again, so I just had a few bites and threw the rest away. I'm really disappointed that a place that labels their dishes vegan specifically could make such an obvious mistake. It was really frustrating to have my order messed up several times. Would definitely advise vegans to find another Thai place that is more accommodating.
(1)Natalia K.
I don't know why this place wasn't packed when I walked in. So good! I had a groupon, which is how I discovered it, but I would come back for their $20 prix fixe deal- $20 for three courses, and their lobster pad thai is one of the entree choices! A feast for both the eyes and tastebuds, this creation has been on my mind ever since. It comes out as a plate of noodles with your mix ins surrounding it. On top sits a lobster tail shell and it's all covered by this gorgeous egg web. I confess I didn't know how I was supposed to eat it. I don't ever get lobster and was nervous about having to dig it out of its shell. But there was no need to fear. Once you break through the egg web, you pick up the shell and find beautifully seared pieces of lobster tucked underneath to be mixed in with everything else. I also tried the postickers as my starter and they were very crispy and came with a zingy dipping sauce. The restaurant itself is clean and modern and the service is friendly and polite. I'm definitely bringing my dinner club here next time it's my turn to host. For $20 a person and BYOB, and fantastic food and atmosphere, my gal pals are going to love it as much as I do!
(5)Lulu R.
Stumbled open this place because of its convienient location. What a fun, sleek, and innovative decor. This place seems very romantic. I had the Pad See Eiw. It was alright, nothing out of the ordinary to tell you guys about. Price was 8 bucks and it was sorta worth it. It needed a little salt. The staff was helpful and gave me options. I enjoyed the ambiance as I waiting. Apparently this spot is BYOB. Hell yea! I love BYOB spots. The menu has alot of different options for different types of eaters. Perfect place for a date night. I am going to give this place another shot to try something else on thier menu.
(3)Spencer H.
App - Moo Ping Salad - Sesame chicken salad Entree - Angry Tiger Desert - Coconut cheese cake. Absolutely delicious. If you havent been here yet you're missing out, and they deliver!
(5)Char Y.
we came with high hopes by reading the awesome reviews. we ordered the tom yum shrimp - ok, very plain sea bag - had high hopes but just ok angry tiger - horrible, the beef was rotten and tough! couldn't eat it! lobster pad thai - ok, tasted like normal pad thai with barely any lobster ice cream - the best part of the meal! the taro was great! cheese cake - ok, could be a lot bigger! absolutely over paying for normal/sub standard thai food???? no thanks!
(2)Beth M.
Namo is what I'd explain as a more upscale Thai place, but without the higher prices. It's certainly nicer - love the decor, and great date setting. Plus it's BYOB, and everyone is really nice. Prices range from $8 to about $20, but the majority of dishes are under $10. I am SUPER obsessed with their chicken satay and their massaman curry. Like, I went there twice last week for the curry haha. I was happy with their mild spice, but my husband got extra spicy, which left him sweating but happy. I have to say, though, we didn't like one of their top dishes - the lobster pad thai. The lobster didn't taste very fresh - it had that "seafood" taste. Also, you end up paying an extra $10 JUST to have about four chunks of lobster (I believe their normal pad thai is $8). I personally didn't think it's worth it. Love everything else though!
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