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Opart Thai House

1906 S State St, Chicago, IL, 60606
  • (312) 567-9898
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  • Teddy B.

    The best green curry! Addictive my spivey and flavorful! Great place go for dinner close to the convention center. Walkable!

    (5)

  • Nathan D.

    Mighty Tasty. Open seating, prompt service, and authentic flavors. Medium Spice option is adequate to satisfy a spice-lovers palate without being overwhelming or inedible. Great place for a quick lunch that's within walking distance of McCormick Place. Get the peanut sauce lovers.

    (4)

  • Catherine A.

    The food was amazing.. probably one of the best Thai food I have eaten in Chicago. I would recommend Tiger Cry (dipped in the sauce of course) and its Tom Yum Goong spicy.

    (5)

  • George B.

    I have been to Thailand and tried tens of traditional Thai meals, this place represents the closest thing to a real thai food and atmosphere with great appetizers, entrees, and drinks. The decoration is superb. Make sure to try the Tiger Cry, it is a must try. The Pad Thai was bit sweet but you can always add some soy sauce if you would like to Americanize your meal.

    (5)

  • Lisa B.

    Delicious, delicious, delicious! I've yet to have a bad dish here! The yellow curry was creamy perfection. My mother got the pad thai and it was so flavorful! Boyfriend had a spicy noodle dish (forget which one). Their peanut sauce (had it with the spring rolls) is perfect. Why go elsewhere when I can get amazing thai for the same price as the student/cheap takeout place nearby?!

    (4)

  • Kashyap K.

    Terrible service Went in on a Sunday afternoon. I understand if there is a wait time and I am ready to wait. I requested the hostess to take in an advance order until we get a spot but was RUDELY denied. Once we got the table, waited 15 mins to get the menu card..the tale of wait continues..I coule see other customers who came after us getting service but not us.. wont go to the place again..I understand that they lack in infrastructure of taking orders but the way they spoke was very Rude

    (1)

  • Nick B.

    Best food in the South Loop

    (5)

  • Amy H.

    This place hasn't failed me yet. Everything I have gotten so far is good. I've tried their fried tofu, tom yum soup, shrimp eggrolls, and of course, the commonly known, pad Thai. The portions are pretty big, but it's so good that you end up eating all of it anyways. The pricing is average and the service is just okay. They aren't personable but, at the same time, they are not annoying. There are some servers out there where they stop by your table every 5 minutes and your conversation gets interrupted multiple times. At least, the servers aren't like that.

    (5)

  • Selena L.

    Celebrated Friendsgiving here and was more than satisfied! For eight people, we ordered: tom yum shrimp, papaya salad, tiger cry, pad lard nar, stir-fried mixed vegetables, and fried catfish sautéed with red curry paste. The service was excellent, the food was excellent, plenty of street parking...what more could you ask for? Favorites: tom yum shrimp (the BEST tom yum I've ever had), tiger cry, pad lard nar, and mango sticky rice.

    (5)

  • Marek H.

    AVOID this place at all costs!!!! They are horrible to deal with! Twice on their website we have ordered delivery, after some time of not receiving our order, we have called them to discover the order came through as pick up. The first time we thought it was our fault, the second time we knew it was not our fault... Call them and someone will treat you like shit telling you that they are right and you are wrong... Ask to speak to a manager and she will not be there for several days. Good food but HORRIBLE service!!!

    (1)

  • Shambavi K.

    since my 1st review, I have come here again and this has become a stable take out place for 5 times. I still enjoy the pad kra prow (ground chicken basil) - I order this almost every time and this is my favorite dish compared to the way other thai joints make this. the curries are still good. The ONE downside I have noticed, their noodle dishes need some serious upgrade. The pad thai is bland and pasty, the pad kee maw had a odd smell to it once.

    (4)

  • Rose J.

    PARKING: Fair amount of street parking right next to the restaurant. Located in a newly developed area, so it was surprisingly clean and seemed safe. FOOD: Menu was huge with many pictures of their signature dishes. We started with an order of egg rolls, which were tasty.. We ordered their curry chicken fried rice which tasted pretty good, but was lacking in salt. Their panang chicken curry was really good as well and it came with a small side of white rice. We also ordered their pad ka prow (spelling? but it's their ground chicken dish which there is a picture associated with it in their menu), which was the best dish. It was mildly spicy/sweet ground chicken ontop of white rice. The juices from the chicken was captured by the white rice and it tasted sooo good! SERVICE: Our waiter was not attentive and rarely refilled our water. She seemed inattentive and annoyed. We also had a second server that later refilled our drinks. We asked her if we could get a to-go box and the check, but she does not speak nor understand English. She promptly went to go bring someone else that did speak English, which was nice. OVERALL: very satisfied with their Thai flavors, disappointed by our waiter's lack of attentiveness. Good portion sizes for their main dishes. Will definitely return to try their other dishes,. We went around 4:30pm and it was fairly empty at that time. No reservations needed. Casual attire.

    (3)

  • Nanditha G.

    So.. I'm a big Thai food fan and we get really good Thai food in San Francisco area. When I saw this and the reviews for this place, I was excited to try it but I was so disappointed!! The food was ok.. the Thai iced tea had a weird taste to it. I'm not sure why this place is so popular.. We got the khoa soy (egg noodles and chicken in coconut milk gravy) and the basil fried rice with ground chicken (it was basically ground chicken and basil on a bed of white rice). We didn't even finish them because it didn't taste good. Maybe this is good according to Chicago Thai food places standard, but definitely not according my Bay Area Thai food standard.

    (2)

  • Miele O.

    This Thai restaurant is really awful!!! So slowly and really disgusting!! Look their chopsticks, has lots of mildews! How can they give customers use this!! It made us so sick!! And taste was so sucks!! Totally different with real Thai foods!!! It's like they put a lot of MSG in the foods!! We came from LA for traveling, and that was our worse meal in Chicago

    (1)

  • Cameron M.

    This place is awesome! The chicken pad thai is excellent, and the spring rolls are so good! Thai tea was awesome as well. The service was great. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Natalia S.

    It is really hard to find bad Thai restaurant . Usually they all good))) This one with over 500 fake review! Really ! Thank you they paid for that for sure usually Thai knowing for a lot vegetable. We order Tom Ka soup that usually came with chicken and mashrooms , well we find chicken , not no mashrooms. Then spring rolls usually a lot veggie . We got tofu with more tofu , totally tasteless ((( and pork with veggie , we find pork and 2 slighs cucumber that is ok just Overall it food we not hungry , but very disappointment , but I'm sure my review will be delete verity shortly :)))

    (2)

  • Rob V.

    We were here on memorial day 2015. Much restaurants were closed; Oparth was open. It was reasonably crowded. We were seated immediatly. We had the veggie egg roll and sample plate as starter and the yellow curry with duck and yellow curry with medium done beef as entrees. The food was served almost together. And that was an bonus so we had the whole table fulled and could cool off the spiciness a bit. The choices for vegetarians is very good. Almost every dish could be done with tofu. The tasting of the dishes is very good. We love Thai food and if we would come back to Chicago this place would be high on the list of returning visits. We can recommend this place

    (4)

  • Linda L.

    Finally found my go to Thai restaurant to fix my cravings! I haven't had a chance to dine in but my take out experiences have been great. Favorites on the menu - tiger cry and gaeng daeng, both very flavorful dishes!

    (5)

  • Mithila R.

    The moment I stepped in I wanted to go run out. The place was smelling fishy. The food was okay. The server was really slow.. I asked her to give me some water, she got it and slammed it on the table. While returning back, I asked if they could call for a cab for me or my f they could give me the cab number and they just said we don't have it. Not good service.

    (1)

  • Steve W.

    Not only has the food here been consistently fantastic, but the one (and only) time they messed up my delivery order, they were happy to re-deliver my dish (in less than 20 min) or give me credit. This place never fails to meet and exceed my expectations!

    (5)

  • Jen C.

    My party of 2 came here for lunch on the weekend. We got a Pork Bami Pad Lard Nar, veggies with egg noodles, and Tofu Pad Paa Roum Mit, stir fried veggies. We also got their Thai ice tea and iced coffee. All dishes were good, interior decor is beautiful. Wish the service was a little faster but it was an enjoyable experience. Would definitely come back again if we're in the area.

    (4)

  • YouDontknow Y.

    We went there on Sunday and the place was very Thai. However, the food was not good or not my favorite. We ordered tiger cry, tom yum soup, a red curry dish, and larb. The tiger cry (appetizer) came out first. It tasted sweet and sour, but good. After it, I kind of had high expectation for rest of our dishes. However, our other dishes were not good. It seems like the cook putted sugar in stead of salt in the dishes. Everything was sweet and sour.... Our Tom yum soup was very light which was not like tom yum we had in other places. The worst are our main dishes. The larb is very sweet and sour, and it came out with a 1/4 of lettuce. My friend has to cut it with a spoon. My curry dish is very very light, and it was not like curry at all (which should be creamy). The menu said the curry has coconut milk and I wonder how could you make such light curry with milk. I just doubt they didn't put any milk in. Overall, their food is definitely not what I like and I think I won't go back unless I could not find a better Thai food restaurant in the neighborhood.

    (2)

  • Matthew D.

    Consistent great Thai food. Extremely affordable. Best spot in the neighborhood! Very clean and friendly service.

    (5)

  • Cory G.

    Hits the spot. Great Thai, and they deliver, which is always a plus when you're on foot and it's in the negatives outside. Hearty portions, fresh veggies and appropriate ambiance. Staff can be a little prickly and aloof, but the food is worth putting up with a little snobbishness. They get a little huffy with delivery orders, but in the South Loop area, there aren't too many delivery options, and Opart is the best among them. Recommend Tom Ka, Cucumber Salad, Dragon Cry and fried bananas (especially delicious dessert).

    (4)

  • Y H.

    One of the few times Yelp has misguided me. The food was not good. Service is okay, had to keep asking for napkins, utensils, etc. The one star is for the tiger beef appetizer, which was good and their prices are reasonable. We also ordered the following: Chicken skewers: horrible Pad Thai: we all agreed we've had much better elsewhere. Peanut sauce lover: not as great as we expected Will never come back.

    (1)

  • Sallie S.

    I visited this restaurant based on the good yelp reviews, but I was misled. I love good Thai food, but this was below par. The vegetables seemed to be of "frozen quality," know what I mean? Wilty, overcooked, mushy. The meats didn't seem to be of good quality either, somewhat fatty. The sauces were overpowering and really oily (and we were hoping for a healthy dinner). Our waitress wasn't friendly (never smiled, and always appear annoyed and rushed). The tom kha gai soup was good.

    (2)

  • Sunny P.

    I love the peanut chutney they have! Also, their vegetarian food is great. They even know to ask how spicy you want it! The fried tofu is bland thou (what do you expect??) but the other food makes up for it. I would recommend anyone to try this place.

    (4)

  • Kristin C.

    I've only done takeout from here, but they're always fast, friendly, and I love their pad thai.

    (4)

  • Jelly L.

    I wish I could give the restaurant five stars. This is was my second time at this location and thought .... The food is delicious. Disclosure- I'm vegetarian and am strictly speaking of their tofu dishes.... Both times I've been here the food has been fast and for the most part really good. However on both occasions my server seems disengaged. I had no water the majority of my stay. My server got half of my order before she was leaving. And in both occasions I had to go up to the counter and ask for sauces because my server never asked if I wanted them and was no where to be found. I understand if the restaurant is busy, I was a server myself. But when I can see you by the Courbet talking to your coworkers and your tables have not been attended, that's a red flag. I don't want my waiter to hound me but things like not running off and making sure your clients have water are basic necessities that every restaurant needs. I don't know maybe next time I'll order delivery and update this. The stars are only because of the food! The food rocked!!

    (3)

  • Jenna I.

    This place is so delicious. I have loved absolutely everything I have tried, especially the curries. When ever I want some comfort food I order myself a curry. My one small complaint is that I have experienced a few mix ups when I order for carry out. They have almost charged me twice on several occasions. One person will take my payment and then another person comes over with my food and asks for payment again.

    (4)

  • Darlene O.

    I've been here several times. I really like the crab Rangoon, green curry, panang curry, pad see ew, Thai basil eggplant, and tom kha soup. We recently tried the pepper steak which was bland and the peanut lover's dish, which was ok.

    (4)

  • Lisa H.

    I've never eaten in, but this is the go-to delivery/carry out for Thai in the South Loop. They always have the food ready quickly, and it's always amazing. The red chicken curry and crab rangoons always satisfy my craving, and the dishes are big enough to split.

    (5)

  • Danielle R.

    Looking for good Thai in the Loop can be tricky! Found great reviews for Opart on Yelp and hey, Yelpers have never led me astray! Ordered Crab Rangoon (it comes with 8 per order!) and Tofu Bami Pad Paak (Noodles) and drove to pick it up. I was able to park right in front in the loading zone and my order was ready when I arrived. I felt a little underdressed in workout clothes but paid and left with my food. It was hot and tasty! Not too spicy but a good amount of flavor. Plenty for leftovers as well! Recently we had it delivered and it was only a slight delivery fee. We were quoted 45 minutes and had a knock in 30. I will say the only disappointment here was that the delivery driver smelled strongly of cigarette smoke and the brown bag that the food was in even had a bit of a smoke smell after he left (something to address here Opart!). However, the food tasted delicious and they are now our go-to Thai here in the loop. (Small warning, they run a bit more spicy than some others so you may want to go a step less spicy and add spice if needed!)

    (5)

  • Owen T.

    Absolutely fantastic, and they handled my request for gluten free pad kee mow with no problem at all. They were also able to seat our large party on no notice, which was great.

    (5)

  • Jessie Elizabeth J.

    This is my favorite Thai restaurant in Chicago! I usually get a curry, my favorite is the red curry with duck. Everything is very authetic, flavorful, and spicy if you order so, unlike many thai places where the spicyness is either nonexistent or bland and hot, Opart is always a good blend of tasty spices from regular to extra hot. The decorum makes it a nice place for a date or night out but also a weekday casual experience.

    (4)

  • Theresa B.

    Really good! Noodles were on the sweet side but delicious. Basil beef-curry and a catfish dish, all had wonderful flavors

    (4)

  • AllenD A.

    Tasty. We had the Tiger Cry. I would get this an app as well as a dinner!! Yes both if like meat and fired/BBQ meat. Had the yellow curry chix. Very good. Plus several goose islands to keep the heat down! I ordered hot and med would have done for this spicy "liker".

    (5)

  • Srishti K.

    Overall, great food at even greater prices. APPETIZERS - Fresh Spring Rolls: I really wanted to like these after reading the great reviews, but I hated them! Yes, the peanut sauce is amazing, but the rolls themselves are awful. The wrapping is not fried or steamed from what I can tell. It just tastes weirdly raw. - Egg Rolls: This is what I expect when I order rolls. These ones are filled with ground chicken + vegetables, and they're pretty good. They are fried, but I was feeling a bit unhealthy. The sweet and sour sauce is a little too sweet for my taste, but have these with their amazing peanut sauce and it is absolutely amazing. ENTREE So far, I have only tried the Panang curry. I order Panang at every Thai restaurant, so I would like to think of myself as a bit of a connoisseur. And, the Panang here is absolutely amazing. It has the just the right amount of the peanut flavoring. The consistency is perfect - not too thick, but also not watered down. The curry here as a lot more basil, but I think it adds a nice kick to the entire curry. PRICES The prices are amazing. You can easily get a meal less than $10. I believe the Panang is ~$9 and the appetizers are somewhere between ~$5-$7 - extremely reasonable. This place is also a great option for delivery. They deliver within the hour, the food is still hot, and their delivery fee is only $3.

    (5)

  • Lisa T.

    My last meal in Chicago and it was fully worth it!! By now, I'd spent so much money on food, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have one more awesome meal! I snuck off and ordered food for pick up (I was not for eating leftovers -- life is too short and Chicago has too much to offer!). No regrets, the food was delicious. The beef (crying tiger I think) was amazing and full of flavor! Everything I ordered was awesome!

    (5)

  • Ashlee T.

    By far some of the best thai food I've ever had. Thai is my fave so that says a lot. I ordered the tiger cry which is some of the most tender flavorful marinated steak i've ever had. I also ordered the curry fried rice which was delicious as well. Very well seasoned. I would've given 5 stars but the lady who took my ordered had a bad attitude and the restaurant had an odd smell when I went in.

    (4)

  • Kate U.

    One of the best thai restaurants in the city in my opinion, definitely the best on the southside. Parking here is super easy, there is usually street parking so already a big plus. I've never once had to wait once here and have come for dinner during the week multiple times. Wish I lived closer so I could order takeout from here, I think they need to have another location in Lakeview! For an appetizer, we started out with the fresh spring rolls- those are the best I've had with the peanut sauce. Not too filling either, a perfect setup for what is to come. For the entree I'd try the pad thai or the curry chicken fried rice. Those are my go-to dishes here. I like a good amount of spice and these dishes definitely bring it, but not too much that I'm sweating. Truly the perfect amount of spice. The best thing about the fried rice is that it wasn't greasy, I hate fried rice that is too greasy that you can't even taste the chicken or vegetables in it. Also the soups looked really good too! I've never ordered them myself but one of my friends did and he enjoyed it. If I find myself in south loop again, I'd come here in a second.

    (4)

  • Samantha V.

    Thanks Yelp for another great place! I was near Chinatown and decided to search Yelp for a good place to eat. This place had a good rating and it wasn't too far away, and I thought I would be more likely to find a parking spot around here than in Chinatown. For an appetizer, I had the fresh spring rolls, which come in a super delicious peanut sauce. So good, if it came in a bottle, I'd be tempted to drink it! We ordered the sole fish soup (can't remember the name of it!) which was delicious! Tangy lemongrass broth, succulent fish, yummy straw mushrooms. Very good and it comes in a really neat warming bowl that is decorative and keeps it warm for a while at your table. Also ordered one of the Lad Nar options with peapods and baby corn. Though the noodles weren't what I expected (used to thicker noodles and these were glass noodles, very very thin and delicate), they were still delicious. The "gravy" is delicious, sweet and smoky and the vegetables were just right! We had come in during the Sunday lunch rush, but they were still rather speedy. Perhaps not a good idea if you need a quick lunch break from work, unless you order ahead, but still the wait was negligible considering all the people in there! The service was good, very nice people who welcome you in and thanked you as you leave. Also a very beautiful atmosphere with interesting Thai décor. I will definitely be returning!

    (5)

  • Donna L.

    Love the new spot! Clean, spacious, close to home... And most importantly- great service! Our waitress was so friendly, explained everything, gave us enough time.. And (sorry to say) spoke English well with a great personality. The food was also great! Spring rolls with peanut sauce were an awesome addition to the appetizer menu! The regular ones are good, but who can say no to peanut sauce on top?? Crab Rangoon was also amazing! Not soggy or too soft... Just crispy gooey perfection! We just had the usual pad se ew and curry fried rice but they were still awesome. A new dish we decided to try was the spicy chili shrimp which was a great decision! The best part was dessert! Of course! The nice waitress recommended the fried banana which at first I thought was not something I usually like, but we still tried, and also had the Thai custard too mmmmm. The fried banana was awesome!! Usually they are just bland and soggy but this one was crunchy, sweet and filled with cream cheese!! A real plus!!!! Great end to the week!!! Can't wait to have some winter time delivery!!!

    (5)

  • Nicole K.

    THIS PLACE IS SOOO DELICIOUS! Best Thai I've ever had. I get the chicken pad see-Iew and my boyfriend gets the Tiger Cry and crab rangoons. And he never gets to eat all of the Tiger Cry.. That is the BEST beef I've tasted in life. I highly recommend it. Good food, good portions, and good customer service. On point!

    (5)

  • Maxine A.

    Amazing food experience. This was my first authentic Thai experience. I ordered the Eggplant in Garlic Sauce. It was spectacular!!! Great price and quality. The service was super fast and the quantity was enough for left overs. Ate the remaining for lunch today and the flavors were more rich than before. Wonderful! I'll be stopping in again!

    (5)

  • Lindsay Y.

    I absolutely love Opart Thai. They use the freshest ingredients and the staff is extremely friendly. Stopped in the other day for lunch and it was fabulous. I had the shrimp shumai, spring rolls, fish soup and the Khao soi. The Khao soi sauce was so flavorful and the egg noddles were cooked to perfection. Next time I am going to try their famous peanut sauce I've been hearing so much about!

    (5)

  • Amber W.

    This place was exactly what my boyfriend and I needed on our trip to Chicago. It was cold outside, and the food was delicious and warm. The inside of the restaurant was cozy, and there was a ton of natural light let in through the front windows. We ordered Pad See Ew, Tiger Cry (at the suggestion of everyone on Yelp), and Tom Yum soup. I also had the Thai iced tea. The Pad See Ew was really tasty, if a little bitter due to the Chinese broccoli (kale?). It didn't have excess liquid, but neither was it gummy. The Tiger Cry was lovely. The meat was marinated really well and was quite tender. The Tom Yum was amazing. It was my first time trying it, and it was this oddly perfect blend of spicy, sour, sweet, and savory. Mostly spicy and sour, but still awesome. The iced tea was really good, if a little heavy on the cream. I found it a little sweet, but it was still yummy.

    (4)

  • Christina F.

    To sum it up, our shared appetizers starting from the best: Tiger Cry, Moo Ping, Poh Tak, Shu-Mai, Cucumber Delight, and Fried Tofu. All great, although I could've done without the cucumber salad or fried tofu. The Tiger Cry, Moo Ping and Poh Tak are musts though. The Poh Tak was particularly packed with great seafood and ginger flavors. I personally ordered the Khao Soy as my entree. I love a good coconut curry noodle soup, and this didn't disappoint. For a party of 6 that ordered 6 appetizers and 6 entrees, the bill (they included tip) roughly came out to $160. How? Great value for great food.

    (4)

  • Anastacia D.

    I am very picky about my crab Rangoon and this might be the best I've ever had. The food was perfect and the service friendly.

    (5)

  • Lotoyus H.

    Yummy!! This was my first experience eating here & I was wowed by the food!! Cucumber salad, pad thai & veggie egg rolls. The pad Thai & cucumber salad were the best ever. Good amount of food when you leave with a doggie bag. I'll be back. My new go to Thai spot & it's local/in my neck of the woods.

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    I went to this restaurant a several years ago with my best friends. The appetizer I had which is the chicken satay was ok. I was disappointed with the entree I had which is the basil beef. I expected whole slice of beef but instead I got ground beef. Every Thai place I went always give me whole slice of beef. The service wasn't that good since the waitress wasn't that attentive to our needs. I would not go back to this place. I have yet to try the northside location.

    (2)

  • Sharona D.

    This place is awesome! I went two days ago by chance and the Tiger Cry appetizer and the Panang Curry is awesome. They're authentically Thai as well. I could barely understand my waiter (he kept slipping back into Thai lol), but my taste buds understood that the food was great! Lol. Nice bar too.

    (5)

  • Heather M.

    Stop reading this. Stop reading and looking for other Thai restaurants, the decision is made. You're going to/oreding from Opart. Enjoy! Here's what you should get: Peanut Sauce Lovers Chicken - "But why? How is it different from the Rama chicken?" - You. Crack. That's the only logical answer. They put crack in it. Any of the curries - I've never been disappointed. Tiger cry - For the love of marinated, grilled beef, get the Tiger cry. It's an appetizer, but it's a good portion, everyone gets their red meat fix. Egg rolls - The fried kind. Delicious! I like the fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce, but I think mostly because of the... Side of Peanut Sauce - Crack. This also contains crack. These are the staples that I order there, but I've also had the pad thai (great), assorted fried rices (not greasy, very flavorful), and the soup. Mmmm. Hang on. Tom Ka Kai - prefectly balanced. Khao Soy - The most satisfying bowl of coconut curry soup with noodles. Tastes like a hug. Okay, sorry for the rant. I really love this place and hope that you do, too! Pro tip: You are (statistically, in all likelihood) not Thai. Beware of ordering "Thai spicy." I always ask for "White people spicy," literally, hence the quotes. This is a level that will hit you but not **ruin your mouth.** Ahem. Thai spicy. Also, their corkage fee is something super low like $10, so feel free to break out a fancy bottle and go nuts! You deserve it.

    (5)

  • James I.

    I've heard good things from this restaurant from a few years ago buying didn't have time to check it out. As I arrived I ordered the famous Tiger Cry appetizer to see if it lived up to the hype. It was awesome! Very well seasoned and super yummy beef For my entree I chose the red curry with duck and pineapple. It was awesome! Very rich coconut taste and actually hot when I asked for it! Most entrees were 10 or around and with Tiger Cry and soda, it was only 21bucks! That is a great priced dinner for south loop. Portions were great size. Opart joins my essential Chicago restaurant list which includes: Khan barbecue, Toro sushi, Molly's Cupcakes You wont want to be apart from "Opart "if you love Thai food!

    (4)

  • Rick F.

    They have Crying Tiger and Crazy/drunken noodles. Good service, reasonable prices. Everything I tried has been good to great. Nice ambiance. Perfect date place.

    (4)

  • John Z.

    Opart Thai has some of the most delicious authentic Thai food I've had outside of Thailand. The menu is pretty extensive, but I've yet to find anything that's bad or not authentic. The Tom Yum and Tom Ka soups are easily the best I've had in Chicago -- perfectly cooked with the right amount of acidity, and served in a really cool pot. Portions are generous, and the soup can easily be shared by 3 or more people. For appetizers, try the Tiger Cry. The beef is absolutely tender and delicious. The Som Tum is extremely fresh and appetizing as well. The main courses are fantastic. I'm usually a fan of Khao Soy, and was happy to find it on the menu. I've tried a few curries and the Pad Thai as well, and have had nothing but positive experiences. Portions are decent and prices are good for the quality of what you're getting. The walls of the restaurant are loaded with paintings, figurines, and other things from Thailand. From the food to the decor, it's clear that they put some effort into this restaurant.

    (5)

  • C R.

    Really good food and ambiance. Service was ok but the fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce was great. The tofu was a good consistency which is hard to find.

    (5)

  • Adam R.

    This was my first Thai food experience in about 5 years. Like the folks on here recommended, I tried the Tiger Cry. It was awesome! My buddies ordered other items but wished they had ordered mine once they sampled some. The interior is comfortable, cafe like, but stylish. The front windows provide ample light and minimize the smallness of the place. There is a GORGEOUS display on the wall of traditional golden Thai performance masks. Very nice touch, indeed. The waitress that served us was patient with me when I told her I was no expert at Thai food. She helped me pick out a good "first pick". She even checked back up with me after I finished the meal to see if her suggestion was a good one.

    (4)

  • Shradha A.

    We did a walk in on a Friday night. While the place was busy, they gave us a table in 10 minutes. Service was slow all night. We started with the fried tofu which came in a nice spicy sauce. We got 3 entrees: curry fried rice, pad thai and panang curry. While by Chicago standards, given how hard it is to find good Thai food, this was one of the better places. However, food did not "wow" us. The fried rice was salty. The flavors of the panang curry was good but could have had a little more sauce included. The pad thai was clumpy and was not well tossed in the sauce.

    (3)

  • Kristina K.

    I absolutely love that place!!! Amazing food , service and fast delivery! I don't have my favorite dish there , everything is Fantastic there!

    (5)

  • Tracy W.

    Tiger Cry and Masaman Curry were great. Noticed several other groups ordering Tiger Cry so I'll take that as a good sign. Solid service and with a contemporary decor.

    (4)

  • J P.

    Great food, ambience. The tiger cry appetizer was awesome!!! Price was good. We can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Tan L.

    Food is always good. Service is fast. Place is clean. Would recommend! I sometimes call my order in and they accommodate pretty much anything:)

    (5)

  • Jon L.

    I ordered from here off of GrubHub and delivery was absurdly quick. The food was made and delivered to my door within 30 minutes of my putting the order in online - and I lived just blocks away from Grant Park where Lollapalooza was still going on mind you. I had the crab rangoon, the moo ping, and a side of sticky rice. All of them were on par with to slightly better than what I've had at other Thai restaurants.

    (4)

  • Laura C.

    Look no further, hands down best Thai food in Chicago! From the Pad Thai to their Curry dishes, this place is great! The owners are so friendly, it is a family business, and they use the best ingredient for their dishes. And you can tell. When dishes like the Tiger Cry (which you must try) come from their mom's recipe you know it's legit. All in all, this place is a usual in our restaurant rotation. You must now go and try it also. Let me know what you thought!

    (5)

  • William S.

    Make sure you call first to verify Opart is open. I wasted 30 minutes deciding on what i would order for my family. I called at 10:30PM To place a deliver order and was told Opart was closed because "it's slow today". The Opart yelp webpage have hours open until 11PM on Saturday. I'm so upset and have decided that I will now order late night food from a business that follows their posted hours to avoid this issue in the future. In result of the Opart owner/manager trying to save money on labor cost they have lost a long time customer. lol

    (1)

  • Mei K.

    I got 99 reviews, and Opart Thai ain't one?! I must have thought I wrote one ages ago because this is my go-to Thai place in the city. Must try, the Tiger Cry! I'm not sure why this dish is called what it is. But one would guess it's because the beef is charbroiled to perfection, so tender, so delicious, it brings tears to a tiger's eyes, no? I haven't seen this dish at other Thai places so definitely get it while you're here. My other favorite dish is the Pad Kra Praow which I prefer it with ground pork. It's cooked with fresh basil and has a nice kick to it depending on your spice level. I don't know how authentic crab rangoon are to Thai/Asian cuisine, but they're freakin' delicious here.

    (4)

  • Shamoon K.

    The ambiance of Opart Thai is pretty awesome. We really liked the lighting and art pieces they had at the restaurant. Service was great here, with multiple people filling up waters and making sure you're doing ok. We got two dishes, the Khao Soy and the Peanut Sauce Lover. The Khao Soy we decided to get because a lady next to us was eating it and it looked so so good. Sadly, looks can be deceiving. Like your ex AMIRITE?? Or not... Anyways the Khao Soy had all the things that I would typically enjoy; coconut curry, onions, egg noodles, chicken, and lime. Sounds like a winner right? It wasn't. I don't know why I didn't like it, it tasted one note. We got our dish ordered hot on the spicy scale and the spice completely overwhelmed the subtlety of the dish. So that's on me I guess. But my wife loved it soooooo. To each his own I guess. The Peanut Sauce Lover was great though. The beef was nice and tender and the sauce was silky and velvety. The cashews add some texture which was welcome. Definitely have it with rice, otherwise the dish isn't enough to share. Speaking of rice, they only give you a small portion of it here. About half of what is the norm for Asian restaurants. Although the prices were phenomenal so you can't really complain, $19 for two dishes. All in all this is a pretty safe bet if you want some local Thai. But if you're thinking about driving 20+ minutes to eat here, you can probably find a place just as good next to you.

    (4)

  • Feb S.

    Taste: 3.5 Location: 4 Cleanliness: 4 Ambience: 4 Value: 4 Service: 4 OVERALL = 3.92 * Out of a 5-point scale Surprisingly this was my first time eating at Opart Thai. I have a lot of friends who have been there multiple times and I've heard a lot of good things about this place. I ordered the Chicken Pad Thai and requested it Extra Hot, but nope it wasn't spicy at all. The taste, despite lacking the spiciness, was good. I also got the Tiger Cry, which was pretty good, but to me the meat was a little bit hard. Their Thai Iced Thai wasn't too shabby at all either. One of my friends had the Khao Soy (Boiled egg noodles with chicken in coconut curry soup topped with crispy egg noodles, onions and lime) which was not too bad. Overall, it was good food. Couldn't say it's great, or the best in Chicago, but it wasn't disappointing certainly. Their location is definitely convenient, located just a bit outside of Chinatown, and in the South Loop area. Their place is well-decorated with a lot of authentic Thai headdresses on their wall. The waitress was pretty good in handling our big party's order as well. We had about 18 people and food arrived pretty quick. Will I come back? Probably. But if I really crave for good Thai Food, I think I have several other go-to places in Chicago.

    (4)

  • Emily D.

    I've eaten at this location on several occasions (over appx 4 years) and for the most part, been great. However, I have noticed the last few times (say 5), been a little disappointed. I always get the same thing (Chicken Pad Thai) and I've noticed there is very little chicken (has really decreased over time). I really don't just want the noodles. That said, I've been disappointed, even though its still good. I was there in July and we asked to have our left overs wrapped up and after waiting 10-15 minutes, they never returned. When I inquired, they didn't have them (hoping they didnt pack and give to another customer). They did give us fresh to go, which was in the small container and way less than what we had sent back & asked to be wrapped up to take home. Owell. I will still be back, but just need to manage my expectations a little more. :(

    (3)

  • Mary C.

    A few friends recommended this place to me and since it was very close to home. The restaurant looked nice, the staff was very pleasant. Service overall was good. The server was very tentative. The food was overall ok. Chicken satay- not marinated in curry sauce enough, good peanut sauce, good cucumber salad. Not the best that I've had. Surprisingly, my favorite chicken satay is from Thai Bowl on Taylor street. Tom yum seafood soup- medium was a bit too spicy so ask for mild but overall good. #79- The red curry with coconut milk with duck- pretty good. Loved the curry. #81- The red curry with string bean, bamboo shoot, and thai eggplant - was not that good. Wasn't much taste. Just boiled shrimp with vegetables. At least that's what I thought. But I've never has the dish before so I give it a benefit of a doubt that maybe it's suppose to be like that. So it's just not my cup of tea.

    (3)

  • Cindy L.

    My sister and I came here for lunch. She was craving Thai food. We read a bunch of the reviews and almost everyone mentioned the Tiger Cry so of course we had to try that. It was good but extremely salty. It came with the sauce and the sauce was very flavorful but also very salty. The meat came on top of a piece of lettuce. My sister and I split the lettuce at the bottom and put the meat on top and rolled it up so it could help balance the saltiness of the meat. The cucumber was very good. It also helped to balance all the flavors. We also ordered the Crab Rangoon. This was very different from Chinese restaurant versions. It was folded differently, almost like a little bag, so all the stuff inside would ooze out when you bite into it. The skin was extremely crispy. The filling was flavorful. We loved it. This was our favorite here. My sister ordered the Gaeng Pet Ped (Red curry with roasted duck, pineapple and tomatoes). This was different. We usually eat duck when it is roasted, with the skin crispy, but this particular dish had the duck drenched in the red curry. It wasn't bad. I ordered fried catfish with green beans and red curry paste. It was very spicy. It didn't hit us in the beginning while we were eating. Both dishes were good. We also ordered Thai Tea, which is always a must when I eat Thai food.

    (4)

  • Tony R.

    Came here while visiting a friend in Chi-town. I ordered the pad thai, crab Rangoon and a mojito. The service was face. Opart has a nice restaurant atmosphere. My friends ordered the chicken and broccoli and shrimp fried rice and Mai Thai. The Chicagoan in the group said he goes once a week.

    (4)

  • Merrill O.

    So, not the prettiest Thai restaurant in town....and not the friendliest service....but the food was pretty solid. We started with the Tofu Satay, which I thought was great, though I wish the peanut sauce would have had a little more zing to it. The tofu was good quality, and was fried perfectly. For my entree, I ended up getting a dish with beef, and the beef was only so-so....wish I would have stuck with the tofu. But the vegetables in the entree were excellent! A good variety, and very fresh tasting. And the egg noodles were quite good. All in all, if you have vegan friends visiting, and they are staying near McCormick, this is probably your best restaurant option within walking distance.

    (3)

  • Darren B.

    Whenever I'm in Chicago and need my Thai fix, this is where I go. I used to live 2 blocks from here and lucky was I for this fact since Opart Thai House make some exceptionally tasty Thai food! Now living in Austin, where Thai food has been quite disappointing, it was so good to order from here while visiting Chicago recently. I was in a duck kind of a mood and on this visit, I ordered their roasted duck with Chinese broccoli and sauce over rice and their red curry with roasted duck, basil, pineapple, tomato, peppers and amazingness. Both were delicious and just what I needed to satisfy my Thai food desires. It should be noted that their menu is very extensive and there are so many options to choose from. Order to your tummy's content and try a variety of things; they make great left overs. I love Thai food, and miss it greatly while in Austin. Atmosphere is clean, decorated nicely and service is great too.

    (4)

  • Krupa P.

    It was pretty good! Service was quick and nice. I think I just wasn't a fan of what I ordered. Everyone else I was with seemed to LOVE LOVE LOVE what they ordered. It was very busy and crowded--seems like a popular place! Def would go here again if I'm back in the area:) People from all over Chicago come to South Loop specifcally for Opart Thai!

    (4)

  • Sindhoora A.

    I have been to this place thrice. And my fav is Chicken basil fried rice, medium spicy. Curry fried rice was ok, not that great. I also like chicken satay and fried wontons. And yeah, thai ice tea is the best.

    (5)

  • Jason M.

    Yes, yes, a hundred times yes. I am so dramatic. Finally, a good Thai place in Chicago. It's been an arduous search. I certainly haven't been to them all, but Opart has been the best yet. 6 months ago when I moved here, I began to hunt for the best Thai, and then 3 months later I stopped in my tracks because I was getting so discouraged... Opart has lifted my spirits. Opart is definitely set o'part from the rest. Oh man that was good. Tiger Cry is just as good as everyone else says. Curries were wonderful and packed with veggies and meat. The walls were decorated with Thai-related "stuff", but not in a gaudy or tacky way. I was wearing jeans and a puffer jacket, the couple next to us had on PJ's, two tables away sat three cops, in one corner was a woman in a nice dress, and there were about five first dates happening. My point is, this place is good for everyone.

    (5)

  • Erica J.

    We ordered from here for a staff lunch. I was very pleased with the food. Although we ordered for takeout, the food wasn't the wet/soggy mess you sometimes get with takeout. I also had to call about 3 times to revise/add to the order. The staff was very understanding and accommodating, and the order was perfect with no mistakes. I ordered the chicken pad Thai and it was among the best I've had in Chicago. I also had some of my coworkers' crab Rangoon (I'm not a fan but he seemed to love them) and curry fried rice (not spicy; pretty tasty- 3stars). I'm such a fan of the vegetable egg rolls. They were filling, flavorful & addictive with lots of veggies. I'll certainly be back for a dine-in experience and to explore more of the menu.

    (4)

  • Minh-An C.

    One of the best Thai restaurants in Chicago. There are two locations: Southside (here) and Lincoln Square. My friend and I went to grab a late lunch/early dinner around 4 PM on a weekday. There were a few other parties but we were able to grab a table easily and service was prompt. My friend and I were so excited to get Thai food since we have been deprived of good Asian food in Chicago. We are from So Cal so our taste buds are a bit spoiled. Walking into this restaurant, I fell in love instantly with the decors and smell. The aroma was making me drool already and we quickly ordered red curry and pad thai. I really enjoyed the red curry. It was creamy and rich in flavor with a little kick to it. And there was a good balance of meat and bamboo. The pad thai was okay, definitely not as good as LA pad thai. I'm used to more bean sprout and the noodle was a bit off for me. My friend and I finished the curry and packed the pad thai to go. Pricing is very reasonable for thai food in the city. I would definitely come back here and try more dishes that this restaurant has to offer.

    (5)

  • Tina T.

    My friends and I were visiting from Cali, where Thai food is pretttty damn good. We were craving some asian food and stumbled across this on yelp, we figured good reviews so why not? FAIL. The food was okay, the pad thai and pad see ew were mediocre; it looked bland because the coloring was so light. The seafood tom yum lacked any sort of veggie. Everything would have been decent, but the service we got was horrible! We saw that our food ready and was just sitting on the counter for a good 10 minutes. Maybe they were waiting for the rest of our orders, but cmon, at least leave it in the kitchen so we don't see it! We had to wave down our waitress multiple times to ask for rice and hot sauce, in which she didn't even acknowledge us and just placed it on the table and walked away. Good service makes a huge difference, so her bad attitude left a salty taste in my mouth!

    (2)

  • Sean T.

    The pad thai w/chicken was good, well prepared and fresh tasting. I am usually a fan of flavor and spice, and this dish was somewhat lacking in both. However, I was hoping for a dish safer meal anticipating running a half marathon the following day, and this fit the bill perfectly. Come hungry! The portions are quite large, both in my meal and in two appetizers (soup and tempura) my friend ordered (as her meal). Another friend's curry dish was quite large also. All three of us had plenty of leftovers to take home. Very affordable, especially for the amount of food you get! Good service. Nice atmosphere, fairly busy on a Friday night but still able to get a table easily. It was quite noisy from conversation all around us, but not too loud to have our own conversation. Easy to get to from the red or green lines.

    (4)

  • Thomas Y.

    This is my go-to Thai restaurant in Chicago. Good quality food all-around. It's hard for me to find a reason to travel farther for Thai food when Opart Thai is 2 blocks from my apartment.

    (4)

  • Kara B.

    So very disappointing. I live down the street, we used to eat here occasionally. I thought it was meh with a few ok go-to dishes. Now its just gross. Ordered some hard-to ruin dishes tonight, including their 'specialty' the tiger cry. everything was bland, little flavor, no heat, and the tempura was bad on a few levels. Sadly, not going back. Another neighborhood joint takes a dive. Boo.

    (2)

  • Jin V.

    I agree with peer reviewers. Good location. And friendly staff Medium spicy was but more spicy than expected. Food was good

    (4)

  • Judith J.

    Great place to meet friends for a quick bite of tasty delights. Felt no rush to leave and great atmosphere. Parking lot is very small, so off street parking maybe your only option.

    (4)

  • Ariel W.

    I really don't want to give them ANY start!!! Wish yelp has NO start selection!! It was a crazy awful Thai restaurant, they were slowly and foods were so bad!! I never been Thai food like this!! Don't know why they can have high review! Usually Thai food comes with lots of vegetables in the plated, but they don't have any veg!! Foods were so sweet, they asked us 'how spicy you want?' I didn't taste any spicy, only sweet!! I was wondering did they ask me 'how sweet you want?' So sick and worse meal!

    (1)

  • Sophia Y.

    Food is great but the portions are small.

    (4)

  • Kevin K.

    I only get delivery from grubhub so i cant speak the atmosphere in the store. They have the best delivery people. Theyre so happy and nice every time. I have only gotten the pad Thai but its the best pad Thai i can find around here. You get a huge amount for the price. I once ordered extra chicken and I had to split it into two meals because its so much; i was happy because it's essentially two meals for $9.99. Highly recommended. Delivery is usually about 45 minutes, sometimes faster, and hardly ever over 60.

    (5)

  • Rick M.

    Delicious food, but avoid going during the lunch rush or you will find that the service is quite poor.

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    Unlike my guy, I can't eat Thai food every day. But if I had to, I would eat it here. Their basil chicken is unreal. I mean it. I've not found basil chicken in the city that's quite as good as this one. Usually we get the pot stickers, basil chicken, and some sort of starch (three words: pork. fried. rice.) and I always leave so happy with my meal. Until I'd taken the girls from work it was always just the two of us and the service was great. Adding that third person to the mix killed the service. I know they are busy, so maybe hire someone in addition to help out? I took the girls from work and we got the tigers cry - it's as good as everyone says, trust me. We all really loved our meal, but again, the service just tanked. I ordered basil chicken to take home for dinner and they forgot to place it. Usually I would have waited around but because the wait was so long already I couldn't keep extending my lunch. The food is really so delicious. I strongly recommend getting a light asian beer to go with just about any of it. I'm a big fan of Saporo and I always love how it pairs up.

    (4)

  • Danny M.

    This place is close to me so I usually go here when I am craving for thai. The pad see ewe is one of the best that I have ever had. The tiger cry is incredible. If it is your first time, you must try it! Dip it into the sauce it comes with and you will dream about it for a couple of months! My recommendations are the pad thai, pad see ewe, tom yum koong, basil chicken, and gaeng panang (curry). I usually order the thai iced tea with my meal. My gf likes the lard nar but I do not recommend it. Items I didn't like are fried wontons and egg rolls. Service is ok for the most part. No complaints, but nothing to rave about.

    (4)

  • L L.

    It took 2 years to finally remember to write a review for my favorite Thai restaurant in Chicago. The moo-ping pork skewers are delicious. If you love spicy, try the tiger cry appetizer--tender beef charbroiled to perfection served with spicy homemade sauce. Also any of the noodle dishes especially kuay tiew kee mao (flat noodles), chicken basil, tofu pad thai, gaeng pet ped (duck with red curry/coconut milk), pad kra praow pla (sautéed sole with hot peppers), and papaya salad are my favorites. The best soup is the tom ka kai with coconut milk which mellows the spicy/sourness. Service is fast and efficient.

    (5)

  • Keith T.

    If you are an Asian or epically Thai, don't go this place unless you want some white wash style Thai food.

    (3)

  • Stephanie M.

    This is our favorite place to get delivery from. Everything we've tried is great, but our favorites are: Yum Neau (grilled beef salad), Khao Soy (coconut curry w/ noodles), and Geang Dang (red curry). We have a really hard time ordering other things because we love these so much! Oh, their Crab Rangoon is delicious too! We've also had the Pad See-lew, Pad Thai and Green Curry. All delish! I tried the sticky rice with mango and while the flavors were good, I wasn't a huge fan. I think this may be best eaten in the restaurant. One of these days, we'll have to have a real date night and go to the actual restaurant. We've only eaten their takeout. I'm sure fresh from the kitchen would be even better! And if you're ordering delivery, call early! It usually takes about an hour or so.

    (4)

  • Randy C.

    One of the best Thai restaurants in the city. My wife and I come here all the time. Great food at great prices. Their tiger cry is to die for. We love this staff and the atmosphere. Highly recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Ed W.

    Just ok. Not spectacular, but not bad either. Right in the middle. Didn't think it was all that outstanding. Price was good.

    (3)

  • Tara L.

    Food was a 3. Service was horrible (-1). The wine we got was old and had already started turning. Get to-go if you go there. Would have thought we'd get more veggies. The pork was like Italian sausage.

    (2)

  • Mike T.

    This is in the neighborhood and is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago, or anywhere, for that matter. We go here quite often, mostly for take out. Tiger Cry is exceptional! My wife loves Pad Thai and this is her favorite. I usually go for one of the curries, Khao Soy, or Peanut Lovers Delight. All are the best I've ever had. I also love the soups and salads, all of which have been very good. Prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of food you are served. When dining in the service is efficient but somewhat matter-of-fact, but that's fine with me. Word of advice: you can order mild, medium or spicy. Medium is quite spicy and spicy is insane. Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Andrea J.

    This place gets 4 stars from me just for the tiger cry. That is the most delicious appetizer I have had at a Thai restaurant, awesome. I also love the soups here and the fact that you can get it big enough for two people to share. I wasn't all that impressed with the entrée I had but I will give it a second try on a return visit. The staff here is pretty friendly as well. I was kind of pressed for time when I went here so my stress level was a bit high. It in no way took away from the delicious taste and flavor of the soup and tiger cry we shared. I look forward to going back here when my time isn't so compressed.

    (4)

  • Zameer A.

    Being underwhelmed sucks. It's a simple fact of life; The higher your expectations, the higher the odds of you being disappointed. After reading dozens of Yelpers extol the spicy virtues of Opart Thai House's curries and the famed Tiger Cry, I tried to order delivery to my residence 2.5 miles from the restaurant, but was informed that they refused to deliver to where I live. Still, I decided to take a trip to taste what people have described as the best thai restaurant in Chicago. As described, the decor is quite nice, and it is a surprisingly clean, well-kept restaurant with a large staff and a busy, bustling atmosphere, even in the middle of the week. I think the service may suffer as a result of their popularity, however; It took 20 minutes after I was seated for anyone to talk to me or ask if I wanted anything to drink, while the table next to me was seated at the same time, and received their food before I could even place mine; It's not a good feeling when you're hungry! I ordered the thai iced tea, Tiger Cry, and a Green Curry with shrimp, which came to roughly $24 before tax and tip. The thai tea was good, but had an overwhelming amount of condensed milk, making it cloyingly sweet. The Tiger Cry is, as many have described, char-broiled beef served with a tangy dipping sauce, and represents a unique dish to this thai restaurant. However, I would argue that it is remarkably similar to the Bo Luc Lac you might find at a good Vietnamese restaurant, with the exception that I believe the Vietnamese version is more tender, and sometimes cheaper. The green curry I ordered was nicely balanced, with a good amount of vegetables and basil, and a hearty, creamy coconut broth, although I was disappointed with the portion size and the spice level. Despite ordering the dish with a spice level of 8/10, I hardly got any spice in my dish; I can't tell if their food is generally watered-down on spice or if my server didn't take my request for 'pretty spicy' seriously. Overall, I think Opart is OK. If I could get fast, no-hassle delivery from here, I most certainly would, but I've had much better thai food in my life, and I just don't think the food here is in any way remarkable or exceptional, so I'll keep searching for a spot in Chicago that really blows me away.

    (3)

  • Candy Eden M.

    In my humble opinion this is the best Thai food in Chicago. I love the fact that food is cooked to order so you can customize the heat level. I always ask for extra spicy and the waitress always asks me the same question "THAI SPICY?" Yes Thai spicy please. I've never been to Thailand so I can't tell if it's authentic Thai food. But I could honestly say I've been to so many Thai restaurants in Chicago and this one has the best food.

    (5)

  • Joel R.

    Very good and very fresh. Tom Yum soup is fantastic. If you ask for HOT, expect HOT. Its Thai people. Not for the faint of heart. Good overall experience. Delivery is sometimes slow. But they are busy for a big reason.

    (5)

  • Jeoly M.

    Their pad thai is the best! I am not a very big fan of their tiger cry; although, many people like it. I would come here again for their pad thai and will probably try their pad-see-ew!

    (3)

  • Andreas B.

    Amazing restaurant, very good value. The quality was stunning considering the low prices. We were in town for a few days and went with some work colleagues. We looked at some other options closer to the Loop, but I'm glad we went with this restaurant. The location is alright, it's in a new building a bit away from the area we were mostly in. The decor and atmosphere are alright. Nice, but nothing stunning. The prices are very low, especially compared to what you would pay closer to the loop: under $10 entree-sized soups and $8-15 main dishes. With that in mind we expected vanilla Thai food, but the quality was surprisingly high. In between us, we had Wonton soup, Egg drop soup, Tom Ka, and Tom Yum, and each of them looked house-made with fresh ingredients.

    (5)

  • Brittany L.

    Been here multiple times and I love this place. Basil chicken is amazing there! Definitely a must try!

    (5)

  • Suzanne A.

    This place was great! We had pad Thai, red curry, and coconut fried Ice cream for dessert. All were great. If I'm ever visiting Chicago again, I'll definitely come again.

    (5)

  • Christina P.

    I was here again last night and I just love this place so much! I'm always discovering new excellent dishes here. The staples are all great. The Tiger Cry is sooooo flavorful! I keep forgetting the pot stickers are deep fried, I think on purpose because I probably wouldn't order them if I remembered that. They're so good. :-) Last night I tried a new dish (for me), catfish in red curry sauce. So good! I can't wait to try the sticky rice with mango that everyone is raving about.

    (4)

  • Alice S.

    Met up with an old pal and asked him to take us to the best Thai place near the She'd. Interestingly, we had been to this place once before, in my pre-Yelp days, so I feel pretty comfortable reviewing it based on 2 visits. It's great. The "drunken noodles" (can't recall what they are called here, but they are AKA pad Kee mow) ordered "hot" with tofu were perfectly spiced and delicious. Baby Yelper's pot stickers and pas Thai were very nice. Dining companion had a lovely chicken and green beans dish that I got to try and then used all his sauce for my rice. The last time we were there, we were also impressed by the amazing salads. Will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Monica J.

    Really delicious, flavorful Thai food. I love this Thai restaurant because they out TONS of veggies and spice into each dish. I have tried the green curry, green beans, Kee Mao (noodles), peanut sauce spring rolls, and panang tofu. My usually dish is the Kee Mao and I asked if they could put more veggies and no tofu/meat. They ended up putting tONS of veggies of various kinds. Other Thai restaurants I have been to skimp out on the veggies even when asked to put those in place of tofu, but not Opart. As for drinks....WOW! My favorite drink is the caipirinha and I was iffy about trying it here but I really wanted one so I ordered it. It was amazing! Really authentic with the right amount of sour and sweet. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who loves Thai food. I have meat-eater friends who love it, too! :) So this place rocks for vegan/vegetarian/meat-eaters alike! :)

    (5)

  • AdI D.

    Love this place a lot. Order any dish. You won't be disappointed. Staffs are really nice and accommodating. It might be a little chaos during friday n Saturday evenings. Do order one spice level down . Their spice for Khao soy comes straight from a Thai village. Cat fish dish is awesome too.

    (4)

  • Vishal P.

    well priced, quality ingredients, and taste good. Fast service!

    (4)

  • Lisa W.

    The shrimp fried rice was apparently delicious... My boyfriend ate the whole thing in 5 minutes. My pad thai was okay.

    (3)

  • Anna P.

    Absolutely delicious every time! Seriously yummy Thai food at great prices! Nice ambiance. Seriously can't say enough good things.

    (5)

  • Arvind P.

    I ordered the fried red snapper and it was really good.

    (4)

  • Liz J.

    Opart Thai south loop continues to be the best Thai in the city. From food to wait staff you will not be disappointed. My forever favorite is the chicken curry fried rice. I get it every time. They make a great sangria that is shareable for 2. The food is delicious... they do not skimp on portions. I tell all my friend's and family to go to Opart Thai!

    (5)

  • Kristin M.

    Eh- this place is seriously bomb! My husband who doesn't even like thai food agreed. We ordered delivery and even though it was luke warm by the time it arrived, it was still awesome. Here's what we ordered: Tiger cry: ummmm yes please. The hype is true. It was sour, spicy, and sweet all at the same time. I would seriously just order this next time. Putting this over a salad would be amazing...think I'll look into that next time. Crab ragoons: good and they gave us 8 of them! Pad Kra Praow Pla: what is that you ask? Basically fried sole stir fried with peppers. This was very good as well. Pad thai: actually this was the worst of the four. I don't know if it's just the other things knocked our socks off and this was just ok or if it was just bland. It wasn't bad but given we LOVED everything else I'd try another noodle dish next time around. Either way, I had to knock it one star because of that. So happy we tried this place. I think next time I suggest thai, my husband will now actually look forward to it! Some of the best thai food we've ever had.

    (4)

  • Ramya P.

    Really good thai food! The only good part about working on the weekends is that lunch is paid for... So a couple of colleagues decided to give this place a try and I was excited as Opart has been on my radar for a really long time now. I got the red curry with assorted veggies and tofu and hot damn... it was delicious!! The curry was more like a broth and was both flavorful and packed a punch. The portion was large enough to constitute a meal without requiring appetizers to fill me up..

    (5)

  • Ravi P.

    Having had Pad Thai numerous times before, I asked the waitress to choose something vegetarian and mediumbspicy for me. She chose the Gaeng Musaman, which was thick, deliciously rubbery/chewy noodles with tofu and cabbage in sweetish stir fry with just the right amount of spice. I added a bit of soy sauce to add a salty complement to the sweet and spicy dynamic, just a bit. Not the waitresses fault, but I would have opted for something with more vegetables in it, it felt like a lot of delicious carbs. The serving was large enough for 2, and the ambience was claddy, with oak hardwood floors, matching tables and a large street facing window providing natural light. With an extensive menu of well priced items, this is definatley a must visit again restaurant.

    (5)

  • Ellie E.

    I'm not quite sure why this place has such raving reviews. I got takeout from here for the first time tonight, and judging from the yelp stars, I was confident in my choice.... I'd really been craving Thai food, noodles and a flavorful soup were what I wanted. The one redeeming thing is that the service was good. Nice person on the phone and they were prompt to ring me up and give me my food. I ordered egg rolls to start, bami moo daeng and tom ka chicken soup... The egg rolls were OK. I'll give it to them that they don't use the usual fluorescent pink sweet and sour sauce. The bami moo daeng, which are egg noodles with BBQ pork, were dry and didn't have much flavor dimension. It was nearly as if the noodles had been cooked and set aside in advance. The tom ka chicken soup had WAY too much coconut milk in it. I could taste the coconut milk and not much else -- and I'd ordered it at medium spice. The chicken in it was tough and bland. And that's all that was in it, broth and chicken. And in edible chiles and bamboo shoots... I've eaten at some REALLY good, legit, traditional Thai restaurants, and this ain't it. In London (Busaba Eathai, go there. It's amazing!) and in California. The food here at Opart seemed very whitewashed to me (I don't mean this in an offensive way, just that I can tell that the tastes of non-Thai natives have influenced the menu and flavors at this place). And fair enough, I'm a California native and this is one of my first Thai food experiences here in Chicago since I've moved...maybe the Chicagoan definition of good that food is different than what I'm used to.... Overall? Ehhhhh...

    (1)

  • Connie L.

    I gave this place another try and Opart totally surprised me. Everything was so good and this place is definitely one of the best Thai restaurants in Chicago.

    (4)

  • Jeongwoo H.

    Come on, people!! Do not give good reviews on this precious restaurant any more!! I want this place to be my little secret!! Its parking lot is already pretty occupied even though there are other places to park. BTW, who cares about parking? This place is great. Its noodles are fantastic. Its soup are great. Even appetizers are wonderful. Don't forget the crab rangoon. It's so creamy and delicious. Best of all, all dishes are well-priced. Anyway, don't go this place so that I can.

    (5)

  • Alan B.

    Best Thai food in Chicago for the price. This review is for the South Loop location but I have been to both locations (the other on Western in Lincoln Square) and they are both great. The Tiger Cry is bonkers. Get you some Opart Thai. You can't go wrong!

    (5)

  • Cassidy P.

    I am especially enamored with their Tom Yum soup. Ginger love. :) Nice and fast delivery, too!

    (4)

  • Dorian K.

    One of my fav restaurants. - Def try the Tiger Cry and their other Pad noodles with beef options! - Had my wife steal their Tiger Cry recipe. - I really like looking at the paintings there. - Food is reasonably priced but not cheap

    (4)

  • daynia S.

    The food is very good. The pad seewu is delicious. You've got to try the tiger cry beef...it's very tasty and I'm not a beef eater. The shrimp shumai are little morsels of goodness. The delivery service is quick and friendly. Major improvement from my 1st experience.

    (4)

  • Andrew L.

    Overall good. Some good dishes here especially the ground chicken dish! Their lettuce wraps are also good. And also free parking - not many of that in the south loop!

    (4)

  • Frank F.

    Gave this place another shot since my friend wanted Thai food and it was close by. The food was mediocre. The service was still completely indifferent to anything. NO chili sauce on the table, had to wait five minutes to get chop sticks, never got my water refilled. My friend insisted we tip or else I would have stiffed the server(s). I would maybe order take out in a real pinch but they don't deserve anyone's money.

    (1)

  • Stephanie S.

    Need to preface this by saying I'm no Thai food aficionado. But when I got the craving for some pad thai, this hit the spot. Also ordered some chicken egg rolls and peanut sauce. Excellent! Large portions, good value. Very excited to try other dishes here and branch out from my comfort zone. The spot is small and intimate but kinda trendy. A decent amount of street parking nearby.

    (4)

  • Apple C.

    It's sooooo horrible restaurant. The food is too sweet to eat. I felt they just added lots of msg, so I told my friends didn't eat that junk food. Honestly, I don't know why a lot of people come here for the dinner. But I will not come here again.

    (1)

  • Niti B.

    I love thai food and this was a gem that my friend introduced to me. I only stepped in to pick up a carry out order but the space was super cute and had a very friendly vibe. I ordered the panang curry and it was full of robust flavor and spice. I enjoyed every spoon full and can't wait to go back for something new!

    (4)

  • Anita I.

    Was recommended that I go here by a co-worker specifically for the pad thai. We ordered that and the chicken fried rice in an attempt to compare it with other thai places. No complaints about the rice, it was not greasy at all (which is great!). The pad thai had way too many peanuts for my taste though and was a bit on the sweet side. The food was decently good though there are better places out there. It was very reasonably priced and the place looks sort of fancy so you can enjoy a cheap dinner/dinner date here. Parking would not be too hard to find either.

    (4)

  • Janet E.

    I love this place. I came with a Grubwithus group so everything was already paid for. The restaurant already had a pre-set menu for us so all they needed to do was bring the food out. Service was good and fast. The food tasted delicious! Our menu consisted of: APPETIZERS: Moo Ping Grilled marinated pork on skewers served with homemade sauce. Chicken Satay Barbecued marinated chicken skewers served with peanut dipping sauce. Crab Rangoons Fried wonton filled with crab meat and cream cheese. Cucumber Salad Cucumber salad with red onions and jalapeño peppers over lettuce. Served with homemade dressing. ENTREES: Goong Nam Prik Paow Fresh shrimp sauteed with chili paste, bell peppers and onions. Pad Pek Paak Sauteed mixed vegetables and hot peppers. Gaeng Keow Waan Green curry, Thai eggplant and green beans sauteed in coconut milk with chicken. Kuay Tiew Kee Mao Stir-fried flat noodles with basil leaves, hot peppers, cabbage, Chinese broccoli and bean sprouts with tofu. DESSERT Coconut Fried Banana Everything was absolutely delicious! I can't wait to come back here again. They have street parking out in front ($1.75/hr until 9pm).

    (5)

  • Barbara B.

    This is an excellent Thai restaurant for people who are on a budget as the prices are very reasonable (please don't change!). The Tiger Cry is especially delicious, as are the noodle dishes.

    (5)

  • Jeremy C.

    This place was hyped up to me so... Obviously I had to try it. Last night was my first go. We ordered take out and got a few standard things that we always try at Thai places. Pad Se Ew (or however you spell it) - it passed the test. Very good. If you've never had this dish, try it here. Basil Chicken (called something else on the menu) - It was very tasty and pretty spicy. I liked it. Portion size was pretty good. The chicken on a stick things that come w/peanut sauce - quality chicken and not overcooked, as most thai places do.. Very good here. All in all I thought this was a quality thai joint. Sure price points are a little higher but you're getting what you pay for. I also felt as though it was a lighter lighter meaning on a greasy scale of 1 to Thai Bowl (UIC) it was much closer to 1 than thai bowl.

    (4)

  • Jon C.

    Order the Tiger Cry. And any of the yellow curries. Great food, fast delivery and our 'go to' Thai food!

    (5)

  • Ashlie C.

    This is one of my favorite thai places! The food is excellent, cooked to order, arrives fast and is always hot. I have tried about 10-12 things on the menu and have never been disappointed. I have also never had a meal come prepared wrong. The bussers are always very attentive to me with refilling my water glass or providing napkins. Some of the servers are soft spoken and may take an extra few minutes to come to your table but are worth the patience since they have always been very kind. This place has affordable prices and provide enough food for the price. Id give this place more stars if I could!

    (5)

  • Brendan T.

    I ordered delivery through GrubHub and was anticipating my food delivery over an hour later. The Opart Thai delivery guy arrived within 30 minutes! On top of that, the food was amazing. Real deal Thai food and done well.

    (5)

  • Lola A.

    Crazy delicious food! Vegan friendly too.. Just make sure you ask them if there is dairy/animal product because some fried tofu has ground chicken sprinkled on it..

    (5)

  • L B.

    Lately their food quality and taste has gone DOWN. Less than satisfactory Fried catfish sauteed with red curry paste- not the usual great taste, and pad see-lew- horrible quality beef. Sent me to the bathroom.

    (3)

  • Brenda H.

    In the last year, I've been to this location more than the one on Western. Besides the free parking in the back lot, there is little to no difference between them. This place never seems to be too crowded, I've never waited for a table. My favorite items are the Tiger Cry, Fried Wontons and the Chicken Fried Rice. I love the sweet chili sauce that comes with the Fried Wontons, I wish I could buy it from them! I've tried every possible brand at Whole Foods/Dominicks but none of them compare to this one. I've tried the desserts but they're too sweet for me.. I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Still, it's a solid 5 star for me---I never regret eating here.

    (5)

  • Jaya V.

    My favorite Thai restaurant in the city! They are very accommodating which I value. Once I ordered a few dishes for takeout which were way too spicy (couldn't even eat one bite) and Opart was nice enough to replace the dishes for us, making it less spicy. That's great customer service

    (5)

  • Lindsey R.

    I order delivery from Opart Thai House a lot and it's always come quickly, piping hot, with ice cold sodas. Tonight was in the single digits and I didn't feel like going outside. So I ordered thai and went back to working. I got so busy I didn't realize 2 hrs had passed and my food wasn't here. I called to check in and due to the cold the drivers were a bit behind. They credited me $10 on my bill and my delivery was there in 5 minutes. The driver RAN my food to me and not only refused to accept a tip but gave me cash back. Double what I had tipped online. Food was still pretty warm but a quick zap in the microwave made I've perfect again. Awesome customer service and above and beyond any other restaurant I've ever had a small hiccup with. Thank you!

    (5)

  • Keerat D.

    AMAZING! We ordered in for 3 people and it was seriously so good. Ok fine we were really hungry, but still. There was so much food we had leftovers for the next day! Love their crab Rangoon and egg rolls. Also had the tiger cry which is delish! Gaeng Pung was also a favourite. I don't think you could go wrong with this place though. The food isn't too greasy either - BONUS! I would give it a try and see but I definitely recommended to a bunch of friends already!

    (5)

  • Lisa T.

    Very disappointed in food and service. I took my 83 mother and her friend out to lunch for a good Thai meal and picked Opart because I had enjoyed them before well, not anymore. We had to ask for everything, utensils, soy sauce, clean plates etc. and the food had no seasoning. The only time the waitress spoke to us politely, is when it was time for her to receive a tip. I will not be going back! Beautiful day but terrible lunch!

    (1)

  • Bria A.

    I got the green curry with tofu and my friend the a curry fried rice. We both asked for hot and mine could have used more spice, but my friend's was definitely spicy. Overall we both enjoyed the food, but if your looking for very spicy I would recommend one of the other curries or just make it clear to the waitress you want extra spicy.

    (4)

  • Raymond M.

    My friends and I decided to eat good Thai food that is nearby, mostly because I never ate Thai food before. My friends recommended either the Pad Thai or the Pad See-Iew along with some appetizers. For appetizers, we had the Chicken Satay and Egg Rolls. I love the Chicken Satay. The chicken skewers were grilled nicely - tender without being dry. What made the skewers tasty was the peanut sauce with its richness and subtle sweetness. The cucumber salad was deliciously sweet and worked well with the chicken satay with peanut sauce. It refreshes your palate after the richness of the peanut sauce. This appetizer is so delicious that I would enjoy eating chicken skewers with peanut sauce over rice as an entrée along with the cucumber salad as a side. The Egg Rolls were not impressive to me. Along with their sweet-and-sour sauce, it tastes like any other fried egg rolls I had in a Chinese restaurant. I decided on the Chicken Pad See-Iew. I was disappointed. The dish was too sweet for my taste even though it was stir-fried with sweet soy sauce. It had a really mild bitter aftertaste after the sweetness. I did not realize what flat rice noodles were until my food came. I do not like these noodles. Flat rice noodles become really soggy as it soaks up any liquid and clump up; it is like eating mashed rice with a slight resiliency with each bite. Because it was soggy and clumpy, it collected all the sweet soy sauce and made the dish really sweet for me. There wasn't much textural contrast besides the chicken, which was slightly overcooked and the crunch from the Chinese broccoli. I would prefer my chicken overcooked and firm in this dish because it makes the textural contrast from the soft noodles more defined. However, the chicken was still slightly moist, probably from all that sweet soy sauce. Aside from the food, the ambience is good. The décor is beautiful, especially the wall of traditional Thai headgears. The service was great. What was different about this restaurant compared to other restaurants that I liked was the fact that our glasses were filled with water along with a bottle of water so we can refill it anytime. I like this because I do not have to ask for water if the service is bad. Overall, I may come back to this restaurant if I am craving Thai food; however, I do not crave Thai food often. If I do come back, I would definitely get the Chicken Satay for appetizer; however, I would not recommend getting the Egg Rolls or the Chicken Pad See-Iew unless you like egg rolls in general or if you like the texture of flat rice noodles. I rate this place with two stars; it would have been less if it was not for the Chicken Satay.

    (2)

  • Paul Z.

    Their food is way too sweet, , The Peanut Sauce lover was supposed to be a hot dish but it was not hot and the sauce tasted like sugar curry and coconut milk, with green and white onions, bluccch, My wife said the Pad Thai was mediocre at best.

    (2)

  • Shirley W.

    This is a to go Thai place. You could have a small party there for ur bday. The servers are always so nice. Food is good portion and good price. One time I order something really spicy, but I didnt know how spicy it was. It was my own fault. But they nicely remade the food for me. I felt bad, but that's a good service man.

    (5)

  • Monique B.

    I will start by acknowledging that I've never eaten in the restaurant, I've only had takeout. I will also say that I am a Thai food junkie and have fairly high standards since it is my favorite type of food. I almost always order Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) with either chicken or beef. I've tried Opart Thai a couple times and have always have soft and overdone noodles, with either under or overcooked veggies and a sauce that is not very well prepared. After the first bad order I decided to try again and was again sorely disappointed. I certainly won't be trying them again.

    (1)

  • Fei W.

    I'm not sure if this is the same as the Opart Thai in Lincoln Square that made it on the Michelin bib gourmand guide, but if so, I'm really surprised. I've ordered delivery from here and was pretty underwhelmed. I find it to be average at best and have moved on to other Thai delivery places. Full disclosure, I ordered pad thai and one of the fried rices so maybe that's the wrong thing to get here. Maybe I'll give some of their other dishes a try and reevaluate.

    (2)

  • Padma A.

    I ordered carry out for a girls night out yesterday, the order was taken by Nene. She was very polite, noted my request for no egg in the spring rolls and Pad thai. Food was good and spicy as requested, especially liked the papaya salad. I just found my new favorite in the Loop after Bangkok Thai closed.

    (4)

  • Angie R.

    Tom yum kung is addictive, best I've had so far and beautifully served. Curry, spring rolls all are excellent.

    (4)

  • Ted H.

    Absolutely love this place. Definitely in my top 3 for Thai food in the city and their delivery comes just as good as eating in the restaurant, which is a rarity these days! The best part about Opart is that they have cooking the protiens down to a science. They always come moist and delicious and never dry and over/underspiced. The prices are also extremly reasonable for the area and they don't skimp on the portions. A must try for any Thai lovers out there.

    (5)

  • George A.

    Try the peanut sauce!!! Epic!!! Very good thai food, at a fair price. Their noodle and rice dishes have deep flavors. But be warned, if you order any of the dishes "hot" or "extra hot", be ready for some serious Thai heat!

    (4)

  • Mohammed K.

    This place is one of my favorites thai restaurant. The tiger beef is awesome. The service is a little slow but its because there are really busy. The Pad thai is decent as well.

    (4)

  • Ashish V.

    Great food. Loved the green curry and curry fried rice. This place is completely worth the buck.

    (4)

  • Nida K.

    This place was great! We were hungry, in the South loop and didn't want to spend too much money. My nail tech suggested we go to Opart Thai House and I am glad that we listened to his suggestion. We had the spicy papaya salad (Som Tum) - damn this was spicy and good!! Made my tongue tingle! We also had the tofu spring rolls - this wasn't my favorite. But eh. Then we had the Gaeng Daeng, which was red curry and bamboo shoots sauteed in coconut milk with choice of chicken, pork, beef, tofu or shrimp. We asked for the shrimp and asked (and paid) for the extra chicken to be included. That was disappointing because they didn't put that much meat in even after we paid for it. Anyway, the meal itself was so so so good! I actually have a little left and can't wait to scarf it down in a little bit! If I'm in the area and want some good Thai food, I will go here.

    (4)

  • Vina O.

    Probably one of my favorite Thai places! For appetizers, we ordered the peanut sauce spring rolls and Tiger Cry (charbroiled beef served w/ dipping sauce). Both were absolutely delicious! Their peanut sauce is AMAZING and the spring rolls were so fresh and light. The beef was very tender and the dipping sauce really elevated the beef. Without the sauce, the beef is a bit bland by itself. Entrees, we ordered pad see ew and papaya salad to share. I'm someone who loves her spice so I ordered the papaya salad spicy. Oh man, it was SPICY. I still enjoyed it very much, but my tongue was burning and I probably downed a gallon of water. If you can't handle spice, you better get it very mild because Thai people don't joke around when it comes to the spice level. This comes from someone who won a spicy food eating contest... :P Pad see ew, noodles were tender, plentiful, and full of flavor. Husband ordered a thai iced tea which was had the right amount of sweetness (according to him). Best part is we got 30% off our meal due to a Blackboard Eats special and this place is already super cheap as is! Only downside is that service is a bit slow and we had to flag down a server to bring our check.

    (4)

  • Maxim L.

    Opart Thai has some of the best Thai food in Chicago hands down. Why only 3 stars then? I have never gotten good service here. I have been on many occasions, but I will review my most recent. Our waitress came to take our order, drop off food, and give us the check. We saw her 3 times during the whole meal. When she dropped our food, my friend ask if he could get a fried egg on the side (pretty normal request at an Asian restaurant), the waitress told us, "we are too busy." You are too busy to fry an egg? To make a customer happy? Ridiculous! It's not like we were requesting a free egg, but I digress. I ordered the tiger cry as an appetizer. It was absolutely amazing. Every time. Perfection. Tender beef with a flavorful marinade and a dipping sauce that is a match made in heaven. For my entree, I ordered pad see ew with chicken and requested crispy noodles. Noodles were a little overdone on this particular occasion. Still delicious though. Really the bottom line here is that the food is great. Their service is awful. I will continue to go for the food and expect that I will be treated like a child in a school cafeteria.

    (3)

  • David S.

    Spectacular. I tried the fried tofu, which had a sweet flavor and added additional spice at the table to give it some heat. The Gaeng Gari (yellow sweet potato curry with tofu) was amazing. I ordered it hot, which wasn't blazing by any means (I really enjoy hot food), but with a little added spice at the table, I was very pleased with the flavors. I forgot to order brown rice instead and I would have liked a little more rice to go with the curry, but it was wonderful. Friendly service, clean, around 20 tables, right off of the Red Line, and well worth the trip.

    (5)

  • Judie S.

    Food is still top notch, but the guy who answered the phone was NOT nice. What's going on Opart?

    (3)

  • Jose B.

    Awesome food....service can sometime be ...ehh. But if you go you have to try the tiger cry. It is the must have dish. The noodle dishes are also very good. Its worth the trip for the tiger cry alone.

    (4)

  • David M.

    This place is amazing and very decently priced too! The tom yum gai was excellent, the tofu pad prik was exceptionally done, and the mussaman curry was great. If you're craving for Thai food and are willing to go further out of the main areas of the city, then I urge you to give this place a try.

    (5)

  • G C.

    Wow! Everyone has been here but I just went last night. I had : Tiger Cry -freaking amazing!!! Like arrachera on crack! Tom Yum Koong (Shrimp) - oh so good my favorite soup in the universe Gaeng Panang- Wow! So good! ordered it hot! And it was hot! This never happens its always not hot! Fried Banana- OH MY! I hate dessert but wow!!!! It was an egg roll for sugar lovers. It had a banana, coconut, creamy stuff and sprikled with sesame seeds and real honey! I eat the whole thing...it wasnt too sweet...just perfect! Everyting was fresh and delicious! Waitress was distracted but I forgive her :) I will return!

    (4)

  • Brian B.

    The Tiger Cry is an absolute must try! I am also a fan of the Pad Thai, Pad See Eiw and Drunken Noodles. The service is very good for take out but the only time I ate in it was just good.

    (4)

  • K C.

    I need to set something up where they just auto-withdraw from my bank account every week. The food is that good!

    (5)

  • Divya V.

    Been here twice for lunch... the curry fried rice and green curry is pretty good. Quick service, our server was attentive and refilled our waters. The menu is pretty standard for a Thai place did not have Pineapple fried rice though :(

    (4)

  • Lily Z.

    This is a really good place for Thai food on the southside. The quality is good as well as the portion size. When your food arrives, you think it's not really worth the money, but then you keep on eating and there's more than you expect! I've been here multiple times with friends and it's always been a good time. I've ordered the sweet potato curry and the duck curry dish. Both were really good and the waitress was understanding when I asked if I could change the curry for one of the dishes. The shu mai was not good. It's stuff that you can get at the supermarket for about 3 dollars. I could tell because I bought the same brand and type in bulk. I would really recommend the curry dishes. I think they need to work on their customer service a little more, but all in all a good time.

    (3)

  • Joanne K.

    Got the tiger cry appetizer which was flavorful but a little too sweet. Would get it again. Pad kee mow with chicken- would not get again. Noodles were too soft, flavor too sweet, vegetables over cooked, chicken was dry. Recommend getting beef for all their noodle dishes.

    (2)

  • Matt K.

    Had pad see ew delivered, was easily the worst I've ever had.

    (2)

  • Betsi H.

    Amazing every time. There is not a bad dish from here. Their Pad Thai has ruined this dish at other restaurants. The prices are great too.

    (5)

  • Eric V.

    Visiting Chicago from CA and was looking for good Thai food that compares to the Bay Area. After consulting yelp, I found this eatery close by. Loved this place; the food, the inviting atmosphere, the service, all were excellent!! Very flavorful spring rolls with Thai peanut sauce, topped with a savory tofu, Pad Thai with lots of fresh veggies, Tiger Cry (as yelped, intensely flavorful !) and crisp fried banana with coconut and honey! After our meal, the very kind manager made multiple calls to help get us a cab!!! Amazing focus on taking care of customers!

    (5)

  • Chris C.

    My benchmark for Thai takeout is Thom Kha. Opart's is very good, maybe a 4/5 for me. Its a great balance of sweet and sour, leaning toward sour, Tasty, large pieces of chicken, scallions, lemongrass, ginger and mushrooms. Tried the shu mai which where good but not too memorable and lacked texture. Also had the pad see ew, which was good, but again not spectacular. Tasty, caramelized gravy, some bits of egg (i prefer more) and some broccoli (i prefer more veggies too). Overall of solid choice.

    (3)

  • Jessica A.

    I come here a lot because it's so close to home. By far this is my favorite Thai place. We come here with friends and always order the chicken springs rolls and tiger cry (it's a tender beef dish that you can't find anywhere else!) I also love their Penang curry. Their portion size for the rice is tiny though compared to their dishes. Pretty packed all the time

    (5)

  • Juli A.

    No question it's the best thai in the city, best I've ever had. Clean, fresh ingredients customized perfectly for your requested hotness level. I'm a sucker for the peanut sauce spring rolls, pot stickers, gaeng daeng, khao soy and peanut sauce lover. Consistently amazing food and service.

    (5)

  • Kristin S.

    I am in the club with the other reviewers who loved the Tiger Cry. It is tender, delicious meaty goodness. Perfectly spiced, not too hot, yet a good amount of heat... it's all about the dipping sauces. I just got back from 2 weeks in Thailand, so this was a nice find. Good fresh ingredients. I had the Peanut lover. It was sweet yet hot. My husband had the green papaya salad, it was good but not the best. Thai iced teas were pretty good, guess I am spoiled from the real deal. However, Opart is one of the best and you know that Thai restaurants around here are a dime a dozen. This one is worth the drive.

    (4)

  • Jessica M.

    I came here on a Friday night with a friend after the movies. The place was probably 90% full so we got a table almost immediately. We ordered: "Moo Ping" - These were some succulent and tangy pieces of beef. Yummy! "Pad See-Iew with tofu" - This apparently contained Chinese broccoli but I probably only found two leaves of it in the dish. The flavor was very weak and lacking. We also ordered some drinks to go with our meal: lemon drop and green apple martinis. They were decent and averagely priced at $8-9. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but I've had better Thai food.

    (3)

  • jen b.

    Quality fallen in recent visits - disorganized ordering, food quality diminished, things no longer taste fresh. I think they have overextended. Try Bodhi down the street instead.

    (2)

  • Sara H.

    Love the tiger cry, peanut lover's, and all curries here. This is my favorite Thai place in Chicago. Metered parking out front and usually available. Delivery or takeout is just as delicious. Nice enough decor that I had a graduation celebration here, not too busy at most times, and inexpensive enough to be really reasonable to feed a bunch of people!

    (5)

  • Bob W.

    This places gets credit for being a solid Thai restaurant not on the north side of the city. We opened with the Mian Sa-Wan which was really quite good. A funky fresh salad that felt really authentic. Unfortunately our entrees were rather bland and squandered the good will built by the appetizer. If you want really good Thai you want Rainbow, Andy's or TACQuick.

    (3)

  • Char Y.

    came for dinner a few times. we have tried chicken satay spicy - REALLY spicy but tender chicken pad thai khao soy it's not comparable to the western original location in terms of complexity of flavor and choices available, but decent choice when craving for thai food.

    (3)

  • Keitha T.

    I would give this place 5 stars but the dine-in service is lacking in many areas. Great place, just terrible customer service. They're under-staffed in my opinion. Other than that, the food is goooooood. Tasty. Flavorful. Fresh. The chicken pad thai is perfect, just how I like it. Not too mushy. Not not bland. They will make your food as spicy as you wish so be careful of what you ask for. The tiger cry is a really great appetizer. The spring rolls are good and so are the egg rolls. Their peanut sauce is so good. It has a sweet yet nutty taste. Not too tart. Nice little spot. I go often. Typically for carry-out.

    (4)

  • Amoli P.

    I've been looking for a consistently delicious take-out Thai place since I moved to Chicago and I've finally found it. I've gotten take-out from Opart 3 times now, and all 3 times the food has been delicious. I still have a lot of items left to try, but so far some favorites have been: Pad Ma Moung Him Ma Pan - the stir fry with cashews and onions. I get this with tofu and it's absolutely delicious. The dish is quite spicy, so just be aware. Khao Soy - we substituted shrimp instead of chicken and the sauce is fantastic. They went a little skimpy on the shrimp which was disappointing, but the rest of the dish is so phenomenal, it didn't matter. If you can't decide whether you want to order noodles or curry, this is the perfect compromise. Thin egg noodles in a delicious coconut curry. My boyfriend was so sad when the noodles were gone, he used up half of our rice just so he could keep eating the sauce. Pad Thai - Pad Thai is usually one of my least favorite dishes, and I rarely order it. But my boyfriend loves it, and Opart has one of the tastiest pad thai versions I've ever had. I'm looking forward to eventually going and actually eating at the restaurant, but for now, Opart has totally fulfilled my need for great and dependable Thai take-out.

    (4)

  • LeTran B.

    The food here is super delicious. My favorites are the woon sen pad thai and pad prik king. The downside is that they're slow. I called to order for pick up and they told me it would take 30 minutes. Fine, I rolled in 40 minutes later figuring that they would have my food all ready to go. Nope. They told me to wait for a few minutes so I thought they were just finishing up my food from the back. Nope. I waited for another 15 minutes. Apparently they were super busy with deliveries so I saw a bunch of food getting picked up by the delivery guy. Maybe I would dine in next time and perhaps I would get my food faster.

    (4)

  • Rosanna L.

    This place has pretty decent Thai food so that goes in my book as three stars. Came here for dinner with some girlfriends and we ordered: Tom Yum Soup, Basil Chicken, Shrimp Salad, Pad See Eiw Beef and Tofu, and Chicken Pad Thai w/ no bean sprouts. My dish: pad see eiw beef and tofu (and chinese broccoli). WHAT CHINESE BROCCOLI? There was maybe 2 meager stalks in there. I ate all of it before I even finished half of the dish. The dish needed a little more flavor. My cousin ordered the chicken pad thai with no bean sprouts.... the chef cooked it with bean sprouts and the waitress asked if my cousin would be okay with it? My cousin said no she doesn't want the bean sprout... Ten minutes later she still don't get a new dish.. Maybe 20 minutes later it finally arrives. It doesn't take that long to re-make a pad thai dish especially when at least 10 other dish has gone out before than. Although the pad thai was decently tasty, but made with extra thin noodles vs the regular pad thai noodles. My two other girlfriend's enjoyed their tom yum soup, basil chicken, and shrimp salad. (They eat here often so that's their normal order) Overall, not bad, but I do prefer other Thai places.

    (3)

  • A M S.

    I have been trying to get to Opart's on State for a few years now but ;-\. After having a little time while in that area I initially stopped by to sit down and have lunch. However, the plans changed and decided to order it to go. I order Peanut Sauce Tofu Spring Rolls and my favorite Thai Dish, Pad See Ew. The prices are way to steep for what I received. The tofu in my spring rolls were so cold they chilled my teeth. I ordered Shrimp with my noodles and probably because the to-go dish was sooo small, they only gave four shrimp. For the $$, I was disappointed. I remember the Oparts in Northbrook. They were a little mean when you called to order but at least the food was fresh and tasty. Probably will not be going back anytime soon. The shame...

    (1)

  • Susie C.

    We came here for dinner before our movie time. There were a group of 5 of us. I ordered the pad kee mao (it's called differently here) with medium spice and that was spicy enough for me. I normally can eat a lot of spicy food, but I'm glad I ordered it in medium. My friend ordered her salad in thai spicy and that is on fire!!! Anyway we each enjoyed our dishes. No complaint...except the potstickers we ordered were pan-fried.. It was very oily but it was tasty. Overall a decent time.

    (3)

  • Denise L.

    Not gonna lie: I came here because they ate here in the book, "The Timetraveler's Wife". Came on a Saturday afternoon for lunch - very quiet, very nice decor, attentive staff. I ordered the peanut sauce spring rolls (really what most people would think of as summer rolls). They were doused in peanut sauce & totally not what I was expecting - normally you get the sauce on the side for dipping & the rolls were cut in half already. While the sauce was tasty, the fact that they were oversaturated was kind of a turn off since summer rolls are my favorite part of the meal. For my entree I ordered tofu pad thai. Delicious. The tofu was perfect - firm, well seasoned - and I'm not by any means a vegetarian, but sometimes you just need some good tofu in your life. And a Thai iced tea to quench my thirst on the side! Was it "life changing"? No, but it was definitely delicious and the service was friendly & quick - two things that never go out of style.

    (3)

  • Brianna M.

    The Chicken Pad Thai & Yellow Chicken Curry are awesome dishes. I've been here twice while in town for work and have been more than happy. Prices are very reasonable & service was quick & friendly.

    (4)

  • Jonathan R.

    This is my go-to Thai restaurant. The portions are generous, the food is great, it's pretty darn inexpensive and the delivery guy took the time to learn my name on only the 2nd delivery. By the way, they always say 1hr for delivery but it almost always shows up within 20-30min for me unless I'm ordering at a high volume time (5-7pm) - even then, it's usually only 30-45min. I've dined-in too and it was a nice, cozy, quiet atmosphere; perfect for hanging out or dates. Just another great spot in the SLoop.

    (4)

  • Anne S.

    We came here last night for my birthday dinner. I did not make a reservation because my friends all have quick changing schedules, and it was a Monday night. I was a little worried when we got there and told them we didn't have a reservation and they had a panicked look on their face. (There were two large parties, 20+, already in the restaurant). But they pushed 3 tables today and our group of 7 was comfortably seated within 5 minutes. The service was fine but a little slow. But hey, like I said they had two large parties on a Monday. We had crab rangoon and Tiger cry for appetizers. They were both good. I would go back just for more crab rangoon. They were really great and a really great deal. I cannot remember the name of most of the dishes we had, but they were all good.

    (5)

  • Joe R.

    I find the food here to be fairly average for a Thai place. Not bad... not spectacular... somewhere in between. Dining here is relatively cheap and relatively enjoyable. Though I have noticed the service can be sub-par. Last time I was ignored for at least ten minutes before I got a menu. And my waitress disappeared while I was waiting for her to bring glasses and a corkscrew for my wine. I eventually got tired of waiting and had to grab someone from the register. I think three stars is about right.

    (3)

  • A. M.

    I've been looking for a great Thai place and I've finally found it here. Great value and tasty food. Crab rangoon was huge (not to mention you got 8 pieces) and bursting with filling. Tiger cry is a must. The flavor is like nothing I've ever tasted. I don't recall the name of the entrees we ordered but one was with noodles and one was with rice. Both were decent. They came with fresh vegetables and were nicely seasoned - I didn't walk out feeling like I ate a bowl of salt. Get the fried banana for dessert. It was lightly fried with a tad of honey. Great palate cleanser. Service was typical of a Thai restaurant. Not extremely attentive but we didn't mind. I'm pretty sure they deliver but I don't know the delivery area. I will definitely make it back here when I'm craving some Thai.

    (4)

  • Brian D.

    Enjoyed our first trip to Opart. Dishes were a little on the spicy side but that a little to do with our selection. However we did ask for only medium heat. Lots of patrons were in the restaurant with a diverse group of people. There were a few cops eating there as well which I always take as a good sign. Tasty food and lots of it at a reasonable price. Will be trying Opart again for some less spicy dishes.

    (4)

  • Greg R.

    Had a chance to finally dine 'on-site' after getting 10+ deliveries from Opart. Went to lunch with some work friends and we were all impressed. Food is terrific....lots of flavor and spice. Services was very good and I was pleasantly surprised by the decor. All-in-all, it was a great lunch and solidified Opart as my weekly go to take out/delivery restaurant .

    (4)

  • Chris W.

    Food is really good. I loved the Tiger Cry! Restaurant was really crowded Sunday evening... Def will come back.

    (5)

  • Emmy K.

    Awesome food, tasty pad see iew! Good food! Will definitely come back if in town. Only reason for not a five star- restaurant is in kind of a neighborhood harder to reach by walking from downtown.

    (4)

  • Sabrina M.

    Opart has earned a well-deserved update and upgrade from me. I didn't order from this place for FOREVER because of the service issues I experienced a few years ago. In fact, I thought I'd actually burned my taste buds out on Thai food because I didn't eat it for probably en entire year. Then one day I was dropping my dogs off at Dogone Fun Chicago right down the street and decided to give Opart another try. I'm glad I did! There is still no Thai place I've tried ever that makes the Tiger Cry appetizer like they do. Seriously, the Tiger Cry and a little rice alone makes a great meal. But, why stop there? The staples are just as good as they always were: I still have never tasted better Tom Yum soup, penang curry, pad thai or pad woon sen. The crab rangoon is still the crabbiest, rangooniest I've ever had. Fresh, hot, delicious. And the service issues I experienced a few years ago seem to have abated. There are still a few people answering the phone and taking orders who probably shouldn't be because they (she) does not speak great English, but for the most part, I haven't had any flat out bad, wrong, orders this go around with Opart. Also, just the other night I ordered Tom Yum chicken noodle soup (a delicacy that's not on the menu...) The order taker misunderstood me and I didn't get the soup I ordered. When I called to tell him, he immediately gave me a credit for the next order. Fortunately, this time, there will be a "next order." I'm back in the Opart fold. Keep up the great food AND service, and you'll keep this gal as a loyal customer.

    (4)

  • Wenkai Y.

    Yellow curry and No.89 (forgot the name) are really good!!! :D

    (4)

  • Nadia S.

    This review is for their takeout only bc I've never dined in. Opart has the best pad thai I've had in a long long time... I also love their crab rangoons because they don't feel as heavy as others'. Their prices are super cheap and the people there are always very friendly. They always package our food up very nice and neatly and have yet to screw up our order (have ordered from here countless times). If you live in the south loop and want some thai- -- this is the place to come.

    (5)

  • Autumn V.

    This is more of a 3.5 than just a 3. Not quite a 4. The place is pretty good. Their pad kee mao (drunken noodles) wasn't bad, although the noodles were a bit soggy, but the sauce/flavoring was on-point. We also had egg rolls, which was more veggie than chicken, but crispy, light and fresh! So I couldn't be upset about it. The curry fried rice was very good. The jasmine rice was also good. Mmm! I can still smell the jasmine (white) rice. YUM. We also ordered this basil chicken dish that was also good, and spicy! All medium spice and all had a good kick of spice to it :D Next time I will have to try a curry dish. Woo!

    (3)

  • Linda. G.

    I still think my mom's home cooking is the best Thai food I've ever had, BUT when I can't make it home, this is my go to place. (Not to mention, this place is approved by Mom!) The menu can be overwhelming, but I must admit I love the variety. Skip the standard Pad Thai and Pad See Ew and try something you don't usually find at other Thai restaurants. My family and I can't get enough of the Tom Yum, Pad Kra Praow Lard Khao, Khao Moo Daeng, and Pla Dang Rard Prik. Full of flavor with different levels of spiciness to please everyone. I've lost track of all the times I've been here and have yet to be disappointed. Never had an issue with the service.

    (4)

  • Jeff W.

    I had a dinner party here so looked it up before going and was surprised to see 4 stars for a Thai restaurant. I'm not expert at Thai and like most people, I don't know much outside of pad thai and pad see ew. Part of this is because I'm avert to spicy food and also because I can't pronounce 90% of the menu. Anyway, this place didn't disappoint. The food was really good and unbelievably cheap. Great value and thus no wonder why it has such high marks. As for food, nothing outside of what others have said. The Tiger Cry appetizer was really good. Tender and came with a delicious home made sauce. The crab rangoon were forgettable and they were out of the peanut sauce spring rolls, which I can imagine are very good. I got the Lard Nar Talay flat rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, squid, crab stick and Chinese broccoli, topped with homemade gravy. This is risky when eating with a big group. I felt like I should have gone safe with the pad thai, which looked really good by the way with big shrimp. But I took a shot and was pretty pleasantly surprised. Seafood was good and big portion. Excess sauce was equally satisfying over white rice. I'd order this again. Do yourself a favor and try some Thai Iced Coffee. It's kinda like a drink from Starbucks and hits the spot. Huge group of 14 people and the bill (with 18% gratuity added) came out to $16 a person. Again, the value here is great. Too bad this place is so damn far, otherwise it would be my go to Thai place.

    (4)

  • Mariel L.

    We stumbled upon this restaurant after the Thai resto recommended to us by our hosts was closed for the night. The restaurant had plenty of room and lets patrons BYOB, which I keep forgetting is a thing in Chicago. The service was decent, and I decided to go for our server's recommendation of the Thai basil beef. We also got a sampler appetizer of some pretty forgettable stuff, unfortunately. The basil beef was very delicious. Extremely flavorful, if not a tad too greasy. We also had some side entertainment courtesy of this very drunk guy sitting at our table and getting all chummy. Whatever. Lastly, the dishes are rather cheap. Definitely a place I would go to regularly with some friends if I lived around here.

    (3)

  • Heather L.

    Understaffed and not very attentive - today was another strike... time for a pinch hitter with one of the bazillion Thai places around the south side. I have been occasionally returning to Opart since my last review, mainly because it has convenient parking and a comfortable interior. But each time, I find myself disappointed more and more by the quality of the food. The pad see ew is disgustingly sweet and the pad thai is so bleh. I don't usually judge a restaurant on anything besides the quality of the food. But I guess the meal was made even more monotonous by how terrible the service was. During this visit, I made sure to tell the waitress to make my pad thai "hot please"/"extra hot"/"really hot"/"remember...hot." Four times - because last time they forgot as well. If your pad thai is going to be boring, I'd prefer some spiciness. I guess the waitress couldn't beleaguer the cook to add a pinch of chili. When I brought it to her attention, she slammed a pot of dried pepper on the table and told me to do it myself. Well... great restaurant you are. I guess I'll wash my own plate as well.

    (1)

  • Lauren R.

    Oh, Opart..... I have ordered from or dined in here.....20+ times and each time in phenomenal. The peanut sauce spring rolls are great. Or just order the regular spring rolls if you don't like peanut sauce! Still great, but you're missing out on the peanut goodness. The Tom Yum Kai soup is delightful. Great for a freezing winter day (or mid-August, if you're dining this summer). The broth hits every note - tangy, spicy, chicken-brothy, savory. What else do you want from a soup? And I am a sucker for the peanut sauce lover dish or the Masaman curry dish. And don't be a wuss. Order it medium or spicy. It's worth it! Both have lots of chicken (or any other meat), onions (peanut sauce lover), potatoes (masaman), and a velvety, umami-rich sauce. But, honestly, I've never eaten a bad, or even semi-good, meal here. It's always delicious! Opart isn't exactly right around the corner for me, and yet, we pretty much a weekly dinner date. Service is exactly what you want: there when you need them but not when you don't! Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Betty H.

    Based on delivery oders only. A 4 star rating for their larb, love love love the spiciness. Pad thai and pad see ew was very bland and noodles are alwyas overcooked :(

    (3)

  • Julis C.

    Quite good! I like take out because the ambiance is only ok. But tasty. Fast. Reasonable. Only $3 for delivery and for a neighborhood place it does the trick.

    (4)

  • Giovanni S.

    The food here is great. The service is efficient. On my last visit I was happy to discover they serve liquor again. Prices are extremely reasonable. I wish I didn't live 2 blocks out of delivery zone... I would order much more often.

    (5)

  • Jaime S.

    Really great food, but the service was lacking to the point that I had to deduct two stars. We called ahead for a pick up and were told it would be ready in 30 mins. When we came by to pick up our meal, they didn't even have our order, which was strange because there aren't THAT many people working there, yet no one recalled our order? We waited an additional 15 mins at the restaurant as our meal was prepared, but nothing was comped which was a disappointment. The tom yum kai was my bf's favorite outside of Bangkok, except for the hair that we found in our soup....so actually it was EXACTLY like bangkok. My pad see-lew was awesome as well. Let's hope next time they use hairnets!

    (3)

  • Vidya M.

    YAY!! Good Food, every time I order for a delivery!! I never had a chance to Dine -in . Checked out this restaurant based on yelp ratings.. At last i was lucky to find this restaurant. Good Food. Consistent . Aroma kicks in. wooww .. so yummy. This is one of my fav restaurants. Tom kha soup is good. They give in large bowl. which is single option. you can select varies options mild medium and spicy. Price worth food..

    (4)

  • Jennifer L.

    Great Thai food! I dined here with a group of people after a trip to the Field Museum. The staff was friendly and I really liked the decor of the restaurant. It was really authentic and inviting. The food was delicious and they leave plates on your table so you can all share your entrees. I am a big pad see eiw fan and this one did not disappoint. The prices were very affordable and you get a lot of food as well. I would go back for sure if I am ever in the area again.

    (4)

  • Jon D.

    Opart greets you with a charmingly well arranged and tastefully decorated interior. The huge murals of life in Thailand are a nice touch to accompany your meal, as is the sleek dark interior. It's certainly a place to get your Thai on. Chicken and eggplant in coconut was tasty and flavorful, though I would hope that if you're ordering this, you're familiar with small Asian eggplants. The pad thai wasn't quite as flavorful as many other variations I've had, but everyone seems to have their own take. The panang curry was well flavored, but I found it was strange that the only thing in the curry was chicken; most places I've tried will fill their curries with all sorts of vegetables. I might not have been a happy camper if all I had was the curry. Nicely spiced, though. The star of the evening, though, was the phad see ew. I would definitely come back for this one over again. Full of flavor and chinese broccoli (gai lan, my fave). Overall, not too shabby.

    (3)

  • Bala K.

    Food is decent. They need to cook their spices more. Raw spices can create havoc later. Service is not the best. Generally hit or miss.

    (2)

  • sunny s.

    great food. sometimes I have issues with too sweet Thai, but food here is just the right balance of all the flavors. try the curries, pad see eiw... really haven't had anything bad here.

    (5)

  • Gerald M.

    I was really disappointed in this place. I've had really really good Thai food in SoCal and this did not measure up. The food was one-dimensional and had a strange tang. I know that sounds weird but that's the best I could do. If you have had really good Thai food you will not enjoy this place. Once all of these people taste the real thing they will have a hard time eating here again.

    (2)

  • Katarzyna A.

    Great Thai food and friendly, attentive service. My husband's favorite Thai place in Chicago, we go there quite a bit. I love the papaya salad, all of the curries are delicious, fried shrimp spring rolls are amazing. Opart is an easy choice anytime anyone in our family feels like a little Thai. :-)

    (4)

  • Jason K.

    Amazing food. If your a fan of curry the curry fried rice with chicken is amazing and we always get the tiger cry with it. And I don't know what it's called but it's number G68 with pork and get it hot. It's ground pork with basil and bell peppers in some magical brown liquid sauce and with the white rice it comes with it is awesome. That's basically what I get every time. Pot stickers were surprisingly good and the spring rolls too if your a vegetarian. Oh and Thai iced tea is bomb too.

    (5)

  • Michael R.

    I have tried many Thai restaurants but this one here is my favorite! I found them on grubhub and decided to try them since they were close to home and had great reviews. I was so impressed that I have become a regular there. The pad thai is amazing, their potstickers were heavenly and their wonton soup is to die for. Simply put, everything here is amazing! The tiger cry was great but not for me. It was grilled beer skewers with a very fresh sauce. I love their crab rangoon and spring rolls too. The actual restaurant is clean and beautiful. They have decor from thailand and the rest of the place is very modern. I love Opart Thai. See you guys soon.

    (5)

  • Kat L.

    Oh how i love Thai restaurants that are just unpretentious and do what they do really well. The epitome of what Thai restaurants began as- great food for great prices... and good portions! Tiger Cry- i was a little disappointed by the reviews. It just tasted like a barbecued beef to me, really. Crab rangoon- better than most places. I like the filling, but the wonton was a little greasy... Fried shumai- best fried shumai i've had. enough to have a thin layer of crisp on the outside and heavenly filling on the inside. delicious! Got beef pad thai based on other reviewers' suggestion. Thank God they don't do that weird orange sauce here. The pad thai was really good, but I was really disappointed at how take home leftovers turned out---- it became kind of slimy almost and wasn't quite as appealing or tasted very well after a reheat. oh well. But thai iced tea for $2.50? awesome!!!

    (4)

  • Daina B.

    So remember my Reggie's experience a few months ago? That spurred from a failed attempt to come to Opart. I finally was able to get my booty over here to try their delicious and inexpensive food. The service could have been a little better, but I think that they were short a waitress that night so I let it slide. Before my trip to Thailand I would stick with the usual when visiting a thai restaurant, Panang Curry and Pad See-ew. But since visiting I have ventured out a little more. At Opart I got the Neau Num Tok and was pretty excited about it. When it came to the table I was a *little* worried because it smelled a little too familiar of Thailand (and not in the best way, it has to be the rice powder) but when I started to chow down, I didn't really stop. The ingredients are incredibly fresh and the meal was delicious. And it wasn't too oily, a major plus in my book. The only disappointing thing from the whole meal is that they didn't have my favorite Thai beer, Chang, and only Singha.

    (4)

  • Carolyn L.

    I just about died and went to heaven here last night. I had the pleasure of attending my third GrubWithUs dinner with about 10 other people. We had a great time as the food just kept coming out in waves, family style. Here is what we ate: Starters Tiger Cry: Tender beef charbroiled to perfection, served with homemade sauce Crab Ragoon: Fried wonton filled with crab meat and cream cheese. Veggie Spring Rolls Entrees Basil Chicken Red Curry Shrimp Tofu Pad Thai Garlic Mix Veggies Dessert Fried Banana, Thai Custard There is good reason that this restaurant earned a Michelin star. Each course was cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of spice, flavor, and texture. I enjoyed each and every bite. The service for our group was phenomenal...friendly and accomodating. I will definitely be back to OTH to try everything else on the menu! I can't get enough Thai food, and with their great prices and friendly atmosphere, I was just so impressed. I don't know what these 1-star fools are talking about. Opart Thai House was amazing and deserves to be recognized as such!

    (5)

  • Chris H.

    Very good Thai. I recommend to all. Order there about once a week.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Great food at great prices - try the duck curry and the tiger cry

    (4)

  • Anthony R.

    I ate here tonight, and I'm happy to say that it was excellent -- definitely among the top few Thai restaurants among the many I've tried. We had: A pleasant, though not special, Spring Roll appetizer (heavy on tofu, light on bean sprouts, but overall nicely done; the tofu was had both consistency and flavor; as a nice touch, my side had a row of fresh jalapeno slices, but my expressedly-less-spice-inclined friend's side did not); A very good hot pot of Tom Kha Kai soup (nicely spicy as requested, with several bright Thai chilis floating throughout; well-cooked, tender chicken; not an abundance of chicken, etc., in general, but the broth was very nice and overall this was a hit); Ginger Chicken for my friend (strong but not abusive on ginger; medium spicy as requested was definitely not "mild" but also not overly hot -- to this spice-lover's palate, this was a dead-on medium spice, and my friend had no problem with it; again the chicken was moist and tender and the green beans seemed fresh; overall, a good dish); Basil Chicken for me, Thai hot (the flavors and preparation were again great and there was plenty of basil and an adequate quantity of green pepper; slightly on the downside, I felt that the dish fell a bit shy of the requested "Thai hot" -- again, I love spice and have high standards, but by me this was more "hot" than "very hot" or "Thai hot"; this despite my waitress's specific warning about the spice level; a pretty perfect dish excepting the slight miss on spice level); Two well-balanced Thai iced teas (Thai tea is often overly sweet at many Thai restaurants, but Opart's Thai teas were instead a good balance of sweet and bitter); Service was prompt, attentive, and overall excellent. Food came out quickly and at proper intervals. (Granted we weren't there at a particularly busy time.) Portion sizes were good, but not huge. You probably won't be taking home an extra meal after dinner here. The prices were great. Both dinner entrees were under $8 -- much better than the $14 at another Thai place we considered visiting. Even with enough soup and spring rolls for a party of 4, plus two entrees and two Thai teas, our total came in under $40. Overall, I really can't think of any complaints. Excellent food, solid service, great price, good portions. 5 stars.

    (5)

  • M D.

    Had carry-out for the first time last weekend: best thing we had was the panang curry with tofu (not the best in Chicago but pretty decent), the pad see ew was okay, the fried tofu appetizer left a not insignificant amount to be desired. Bottom line: I'd come back for carry out....but wouldn't go out of my way to do so. Also, carry out service was really quick.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth F.

    The answer to my Thai food prayers! I have enjoyed Opart Thai House twice so far: once as a dine-in experience & last night for carry-out, both of which were perfect & pleasant. I first tried their Pad Thai (of course.) It was better than other Pad Thai dishes I have tried in the neighborhood. Last night I ordered their Panang curry with tofu & asked for it to be made hot (hot being their highest level of "spicy.") The curry was fantastic; though I have had spicier curry elsewhere but this was very good, very flavorful. I now have found my new neighborhood Thai spot, thank goodness!

    (4)

  • Natalie B.

    My opinion is only based off of delivery from Opart!! I've never dined in. Last year, I used to order delivery from here all the time and it was always fairly good. No the best but not the worst. Today I ordered from here again and it was so bad!!! I ordered a fried rice and a noodle dish, and both lacked good flavor. The noodle dish, can't remember the name but the number is F59, tasted like ketchup, not a "tomato sauce" like stated on the menu. I couldn't even eat it the taste was so over powering. My fried rice had egg, chicken, and both green and yellow onions. Though it was much better than f59, it was still below par. Big disappointment.

    (2)

  • Rich V.

    I give Opart 4 stars: Food: 5 stars because it was wonderful! We had Larb, Nam Sod, Tom Yum Gai, Tom Ta Gai, and Pad Thai. All were excellent, although the Pad Thai noodles were overcooked. Service: 3 stars. Slow and almost without recognition, despite being a slow Sunday afternoon.

    (4)

  • Jackie M.

    i'm a frequent customer - gaenang panang coconut curry with chicken over rice is amaziing.. There's something about the curry sauce that makes you want more. I usually order the chicken Pad thai, beef pad see-ew, and thai iced tea. The price is reasonable, but I would prefer a larger portion.

    (4)

  • Evan R.

    When I worked in Chicago for a year, we were always too tired to make decisions on food. So, we ate here or at Moon Palace. Every week. While this behavior took years off of my life, it was totally worth it. This is not a gourmet place, but all the food really shines. The appetizers are great - especially the crab rangoon and tiger cry, which are the best I've had. I've had almost everything on the menu, but I think my favorite dish was the Gaeng Pet Ped - the curry was overflowing with flavor and I love duck. The pad thai is obviously a thai staple but it was great here too..good mix of sweet and spicy. Not that this is unusual for me and food, but I became a running joke at work because of the dessert here. I ordered the mango and coconut sticky rice every time we went, and would usually be left alone as I refused to share and my eyes slowly rolled back in my head. It's was a religious experience.

    (4)

  • Vithida S.

    When I am too lazy to go up north of the city, this place will do. Not too many dishes that I really like but the Pad-Krapow and Tiger Cry is good.

    (3)

  • Tim M.

    Amazing! The Tiger Cry app is out of this world.

    (5)

  • Jacqui' N.

    Love this place! Ill drive from south suburbs just to get their food! Its that good! My fave is the Kee Mao, ginger beef and green beans, crab rangoon, and potstickers. The place is also very pretty. My friends and I find it to be the perfect place to meet halfway for dinner.

    (5)

  • Cathy B.

    Not cool, Opart Thai. Not cool. Let's start with the following observations -- Note that many of the positive reviews below include phrases like "I'm so pleased that I am branching out beyond pad thai" and "I don't eat much Thai food." Those folks love this place - maybe that ought to tell you something. After a year of hearing how great this place was, I finally tried this place for dinner last night. A frequent sola diner, I am cognizant of the fact that the bills for single diners are less than those of larger parties. So I try to walk the line between "Who cares - I have a right to eat out, too" and "Let's make this worth the effort for the servers." In other words, I always order some kind of beverage, an appetizer, and an entree. Still, you would think that my Monday night dinner at this place was like asking the server to rub my feet. As mentioned in another review below, the server never smiled. She barely spoke to me at all, and instead said such brusque things as "You ready?" and "You done?" Classy. Also not cool - apparently they charge for rice here. WTF? It's already a moderately priced entree at $8-9 a place. Now, oh by the way, it's another dollar for the rice. And that, as far as I remember, isn't indicated anywhere on the menu. And, my server never asked what spiciness level I would prefer. But when I got my ticket, she had assumed "mild." The whole thing was super-annoying. I both eat and cook a lot of Thai food. And what I was presented with at Opart Thai was not that great. Coupled with the poor service and attitude, it just left me with a very bitter taste in my mouth. * Spring rolls had been sitting around for too long and were a bit chewy. Also, filled with minimal ingredients, so not very flavorfull. Finally, they were DRENCHED in oily peanut sauce so were no longer a healthy option. * Someone was too heavy handed with the fish oil in my curry dish, and the eggplant and green beans (but especially the eggplant) were seriously under-prepared. I like crisp vegetables, but the eggplant was so crisp that I feared for an upset stomach later and simply stopped eating it. Too bad, since it was a good 1/3 of the dish. In all, a very disappointing experience. I will say that the setting is really nice and the location is convenient to both bus and train lines. But I won't go back.

    (2)

  • Mindy S.

    I'm not saying I know for certain that I got sick from their food. I'm just not placing that bet ever again.

    (1)

  • Kirsten A.

    Good Thai food at a great price and they always fill their take out orders quickly, even when the place is packed. Unfortunately, they've shrunk their portion sizes. Egg rolls are tiny and the crab rangoon is now mostly breading. Still worth a stop or take out order though!

    (3)

  • Brian J.

    That tiger cry is FIREEEE!!! man I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Don't hate, appreciate!

    (4)

  • Andrea C.

    Tiger Cry. OMG. I could live on this. Actually everything is excellent, fresh and FAST. But Tiger Cry is a standout dish.

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    Excellent Thai food in South Chicago. Cry tiger melts in your mouth. Pork wrap best ever eaten. Low cost excellent atmosphere, You won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Melissa T.

    There aren't many places that i would consider good enough for me to take the red line down to Cermak, to leave the station and to walk in the OPPOSITE direction of Chinatown. Opart Thai is totally worth it though. This is certainly some of the quality thai food. As many have said before, the Tiger Cry is tender, flavorful, and oh so delicious. The spring rolls smothered in peanut sauce were 2 star tops, however. I would not orders those again and would consider passing on them if someone offered them for free - they're just nothing special. The kee mao, although good, was not the best I've had. I liked the accompanying vegetables and thought the pork was well cooked (also, it definitely tasted like they used thai holy basil). My only complaints are that it seemed as if my noodles were overcooked b/c they fell apart easily, and the sauce was a little bit too sweet. Also, I asked for the 3 star spicy (one below thai spicy), and I wish it would have been a little spicier. I won't order thai spicy, however, b/c I know me, and a "[wo]man has got to know h[er] limitations." The catfish curry was delicious, and it was perfectly spicy (one level below the spicy requested for the kee mao yet spicier than the kee mao). I could go for some right now. One of the greatest bonuses of Opart: it's good food at reasonable prices.

    (4)

  • Chris K.

    We found Opart in Zagat'a and it said good door, nominal decor and service. They missed it on service. I found the food better than good decor acceptable and service to be good. We started with Chicken Satay which was moist and flavorful. The peanut sauce was smooth and had layered flavors. We also had Pad Thai as an appetizer. It was well prepared and my mother said it was better than most she had eaten before. Entries included Pad Ped Paak, Gaeng Pet Ped and Pad Kra Praow. The Pad Ped Paak was beautifully prepared and spiced exactly as ordered. The Gaeng Pet Ped might has been the best find. A bowl of delicious red curry/coconut milk embracing delicious duck slices. It was wonderful. Lastly I asked the waitress for a recommendation and she suggested Pad Kra Praow. This oily hot ground pork was the standout of the meal. The sweet red peppers and basil have a nice balance to the red chilies. While decor was alright, food quality was off the chart.

    (4)

  • Blanca S.

    What can I say that hasn't already been said about Opart Thai house. The food is edible and delicious. The appetizer that will keep me coming back is the Tiger cry. Wow it's full of so much flavor. Charbroiled strips of tender steak marinated it the most delicious sweet and tangy sauces. The tart lime dipping sauce is off the charts. I also love their shrimp fried rice. They add an abundant amount of egg which to me is a plus. The pad tai is decent a bit too soggy for my taste but nonetheless very tasty. The fried BBQ pork with white rice topped with gravy is very hard to swallow. The pork is way too dry and I didn't taste the barbecue sauce. The gravy was very dry and the flavor was sort of a bird seed cardboard box mix. Not pleasant at all. The fried banana dessert rolls are very taste. It has a plantain and cream cheese filling and the fried roll is coated in honey and topped with sesame seeds. Very yummy ending to a delicious meal. Don't get me started on the wait staff. On this particular night we saw our server come on her own volition twice. The other times we had to flag her or the other waitstaff down for service. With that being said If you want the slowest arriving and un attentive servers then this is your place. I kid you not I will suffer the pain of the horrid unpleasant and careless servers just for a taste of the Tiger cry appetizer. Enjoy!

    (3)

  • Lawrence Y.

    I'm officially turned off by ever ordering take-out/delivery from here again... which is my reason for the downgrade to 1 star. If you want to run a restaurant and have repeat business, don't be an asshole over the phone when taking an order. Pretty sure it's the same guy I griped about during my first review. Hearing "Oh Geez" when answering the call (still had 1 hour prior to closing) to the "Anything ELSE?" attitude is completely unnecessary. If you hate your job, it's very clear and evident and it translates to your LACK-OF customer service and hospitality. Fellow Yelpers, if you read some of the 1 star ratings, you'll see that this is a common occurrence here. SO BE FOREWARNED. That being said, the times I have dined in, I have been lucky enough to NOT experience such rudeness. But from now on I'll spend my dollars elsewhere.

    (1)

  • Anne H.

    Menu is very affordable. Most entrees between 6.99 and 8.99, including rice. Getting a seat has never been a problem. However, on very busy nights, sometimes their service is a little slow. If you don't mind waiting a little bit, it's not a problem. Staff is polite. Items I have tried: Appetizers: Peanut Sauce Spring Rolls: Addictive and Delicious Fried Tofu: Good Noodles Pad Thai: Good but VERY smelly. Bami Pad Paak: Good but VERY smelly. If you like your Thai food less smelly, beware. If you like it stinky, you will like it. Entrees: Rama Delight: DELICIOUS. This is the same peanut sauce as the sauce in the spring rolls mentioned above. If you like peanut butter/peanuts, this sauce is like crack. Curry: Gaeng Masaman: Good but not the best. Sauce is thin. Potatoes usually slightly undercooked. Spice is mild.

    (4)

  • Kathy S.

    I gotta upgrade Opart to 5 stars now. After a stressful day at work, we decided to dine in and the food was not only fantastic as usual but the service was wonderful too. Our server was warm and attentive and we loved her. Crab rangoons and basil chicken are our defaults but we also have tried their beef pad see ew which was quite good (sounds a little crazy but it had almost too much beef...I wanted more noodles!) and their massaman curry was delicious. Now I can't wait to try their other curries!

    (5)

  • Winston G.

    Some of the dishes here have potential, but my beef "pad see you" was way too sweet and watery. Perhaps one of those batches that was not the norm, but even with the $7 dollar price tag, I couldn't give it more than 2.5-3 stars. The pad thai here is also just mediocre - the noodles are way too thin and just not the right texture for a good pad thai. I didn't get to try the fried rice, though it looked decent (and priced well at $6-7 for a large plate). Prices here are awesome, but food was very average. Better than some of the other Thai places I've been to in Chicago (I'm starting to think Chicago doesn't have good Thai food).

    (3)

  • Andrew B.

    The food here certainly isn't bad. But it isn't that great either. The Pad Thai (my go-to Thai dish) was slimy and flavorless. BUT it was quickly fixed with peanut sauce and hot peppers. Someone else in my party ordered the Yellow Curry, and they said it was some of the best that they'd had, and my mom ordered the Pad-See-Ew and she said it was pretty good as well. Prices are fair, service is prompt. Just don't order the Pad Thai, apparently.

    (3)

  • Jeff S.

    Somehow forgot to review this local gem; we have gone here for dinner many times over the past few years and even ordered delivery a few times. Have ordered the Tiger Cry app every single visit and it's always great. Perfect smoky grilled meat flavor mixed with the spicy dipping sauce. I like a lot of the different stir-fry meals and the service is always good. But I just can't give it a 5th star as the traditional noodle dishes are just odd to me. I've never liked their Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, or Pad Woon Sen, there is something just off about the taste of these dishes.

    (4)

  • Diana G.

    The first time I ordered carryout and had: Crab Rangoon - Good, but nothing special! Gaeng Keow Waan with Chicken - I chose it HOT and it was very spicy. I think the food would be good, but it was just too spicy. Pad Tuah Lun Tao with Pork - This was good and tasty, but felt like a Chinese dish! Pad Thai - I only tried a forkful, but my brother said he didn't care for it too much! Went with 2 girlfriends last night and we had: (Pictures Added) Tofu Satay - I didn't care for this too much as I'm not a big tofu fan. Tiger Cry - This was very GOOD! I actually preferred it without the sauce. Tom Yum Kai - I'm not big on soup. I thought it was too spicy and sour and that basil flavor was too much for me. My two friends liked it though! Lard Nar Talay - It was ok, but had to dig for the noodles. Rama Delight - We all wished the sauce was a bit thicker. Gaeng PIa Dook - My friend ordered this Medium, but it was really spicy. I got an Iced Thai Coffee and thought it was good. Overall, the food was good, but nothing was that great except the Tiger Cry for me. We did feel the food was a bit sweet too. I'll come here for Thai since it's close.

    (3)

  • Alex H.

    I'd almost consider moving to the South Loop just so I could order takeout from here. Ya, its that good. This one isn't exactly close to work but I try to find an excuse to get over here at least once a month. Love the various pad thai dishes as well as the gaeng panang curry--the perfect balance of spice and sweetness from the coconut milk. I'm not saying anything new here, but the Tiger Cry is ridiculous. Service/Decor are just ok, but the food more than makes up for this. Best Thai I've had in Chicago.

    (4)

  • Allison E.

    I had a lovely dinner hear Friday night with a good friend. We enjoyed the food immensely. It was pretty solid Thai fare. I would love to go back with a larger group and explore more of the menu as the "Tiger Cry" sounded promising. I was pleased with the portions and price as well. Our service was quite excellent. My friend, in response to a joke, said "Check please". Not overly loud, but the waitress appeared as if by magic and he had to very awkwardly explain that we weren't actually ready to leave, and send her away. This place appeared to be a rather popular South Loop date spot. We had some good people watching and are pretty certain that the delicious Thai food got a few people laid last Friday night. There was one unfortunate gentleman that was not doing so well. Maybe he should have ordered the "Tiger Cry". Chin up dude, more fish in the sea...

    (4)

  • Audre L.

    Chicago seems to have a lot of Thai places instead of Chinese places, so I tend to order Thai for delivery when I'm in the mood for Asian Delivery. That said, I've had my fair share of Thai food. This place is indeed very different and very tasty. Their Pad Thai tastes a little different than other Pad Thai around the city - in a more refined type of way? I can't really put my finger on it. It's good food, but just not up my alley necessarily. When I want Thai I think I'll stick to Panang or Star of Siam.

    (3)

  • Candice C.

    The service is as impeccable as the food. I lived in Thailand and didn't think I could have authentic Thai in the western world.. until I discovered Opart Thai. Every dish takes me back to South East Asia. My dining and delivery experience has been superb throughout the years. Opart Thai is wonderful and amazing on all levels. :)

    (5)

  • Ryne D.

    Generally I liked the food here. The infamous Tiger Cry was sweet and juicy, and the rangoon was bursting with filling. The curry I ordered as "hot" wasn't hot, but it was still pretty good. At least the noodle dishes we got provided the kick we were looking for. Food came out pretty timely once we ordered. But what knocks this review down are the little things... Like, after being seated, having to wave like lunatics to get a waitress to come by and take our orders. Or having to get up and grab our own pitcher of water because no one was coming around on water duty. Or longingly looking at our wine bottle since we didn't want to drop a mighty $10 to pop it open. Most of my friends say take-out or delivery is the way to go with this place, and I now understand why.

    (3)

  • Joshua M.

    Thank you, Opart Thai House for so many things. Thank you for showing me that Pad Thai doesn't have to be a greasy, soggy mess of noodles with peanuts sprinkled on top. Thank you for being the only Thai restaurant that delivered to my dorm when I was in college. Thank you for having delivery drivers who were as happy to see my business as the people who took my orders. Thank you for not being afraid to serve my food spicy when I ask for it spicy. Thank you for having a menu that's so huge I could never try everything that's on it. We won't talk about the Pad Woonsen incident. I'll chalk that ball of noodles up to the driver getting stuck in traffic. So I say this to you, Opart Thai House: I'm sad that I never get to see you anymore now that I live in Wicker Park. We'll hang out soon. I promise.

    (5)

  • Jaci Y.

    The Thai food has a heavy Chinese influence in my opinion, but that's okay I liked the food for the most part. I would recommend this restaurant to my friends and family. I think it is decorated very nicely, and the food is eye appealing which is important, because we do eat with our eyes first.

    (4)

  • Amy P.

    Delicious food with great, authentic flavors! They feature a big menu that has all the Thai classics (pad thai, pad knee mao, mango sticky rice, etc), but some great, unexpected dishes as well! Also, they're pretty reasonably priced. If you can, I would dine-in because whenever we order take-out, some of the portion sizes are really small and delivery can take a fairly long time.

    (4)

  • Jake F.

    Went to Opart tonight hoping to get some Thai before going to the movies. It was a HUGE mistake. The place maybe had 10 tables occupied, which for a Friday night is not very busy. We were seated with out any verbal connection to the waiter. She just put the menus on the table and walked away as if we knew we were to follow her. We sat down and within a few minutes our order was taken. This is where the experience really fell apart. While waiting for our food to arrive we noticed the table next to us (who arrived long after we did) had their appetizers and we hadn't seen anything related to our order. We started looking toward the kitchen to see if anything connected to our dinner might be ready. After glaring at the waitress for a few minutes she came to our table and acknowledged our food would be out shortly -- apparently due to a lot of carry out orders. No big deal, we figured. We still had time before needing to leave for a movie. A few minutes later our first dish arrived and were told the second item would be out momentarily. But, as one might imagine, it wasn't on its way out. Next thing I know, the table next to us -- the one who arrived after us and had their appetizers before our food, was served their main course. Still no sign of the waitress or our food. We literally had to grab her as she walked by to ask where the remaining dish was. Upon her return to the table after visiting the kitchen, she explained it would be out in a couple minutes. Yeah, right. Heard that story already. We instructed her to cancel the order. We were out of time. They didn't charge us for the never delivered dish. But after having totally ruined our dining experience (have you ever sat in a restaurant watching the person across from you eat, while you're expecting your food to arrive?) they charged us for the entire meal. The service was bad enough. But then actually charging the $10 for the privilege to watch the other person in your party eat is a total insult. I'm never going back. If you want inconsistent service, so-so Thai, and staff that doesn't know how to resolve a problematic experience, then this is the place for you. For me? No, thanks!

    (1)

  • Sachin S.

    Food was pretty good - especially the much heralded Tiger Cry (charbroiled beef appetizer). We ordered an eggplant and beef dish, which was solid. Good flavor, eggplant was cooked nicely. We also ordered a green beans, beef, and ginger dish which was just okay. Overall the food was nothing out of this world, and I can't say I agree with the "best Thai food in Chicago" theme among some of the comments here. Although I can't think of a better restaurant either. Service was pretty bad. There were only two waitresses. Our waitress was very nice, but she wouldn't come over until we flagged her down. And then we had to ask multiple times for things like hot sauce, drinks, etc. She also flubbed our order in the beginning and didn't bring out the appetizers until mid way through dinner. They really need to work on service.

    (3)

  • Dr T.

    I'm not a fan of the pad thai here, but the curried fried rice is great. The spicy chili shrimp is tasty. Delivery does take a while, so call ahead!

    (4)

  • Phon N.

    Solid Thai food, just don't order for delivery, chances are your order will be messed up. I am not pleasant when they said they delivered the right order and won't be bringing the right item bc that was what we ordered. I read the item number cuz I know I can't pronounce it and it's still wrong. After a couple of phone calls they finally did bring right order.

    (3)

  • Alicia V.

    When I'm in the city, I must get Opart. I love their Tiger Cry appetizer. It's succulent, juicy and flavorful charred skirt steak. The Panang curry is to die for! It is available in mild, medium, hot or E.R. Spicy! The pad thai is slightly sweet with fresh crushed peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges. I like to mix it with my Panang. Their pickled cucumbers are the best! They are slightly sweet and crunchy with a little kick of jalapeño slices. For dessert, I always get their sticky rice with mango slices. If you eat here, I guarantee you will love it! They have a big menu with small prices. I wish they would open another Opart in the south suburbs.

    (5)

  • Alice K.

    It was very satisfying experience there. Foods are very good and the place was packed. Yet, foods came out pretty quick. Server is very friendly too. :D I would totally recommend it. But don't order something very spicy if u can't really take spiciness like most of the Asian can do. Their hot level is pretty high. :)

    (4)

  • Gin Y.

    Compared to Hot Wok/Cold Sushi, this place is a little better. Pad Thai: Noodle texture was terrible and didn't have enough flavor. Tom Yum Kai: Best soup I've ever tasted. Right combo of savory and sour tastes. The lemongrass aroma and taste was out of this world. The chicken could've been more moist, though. Pad See-Iew and Kuay Tiew Kee Mao: These dishes tasted similar to one another, but both were pretty good. Gaeng Panang: Good strong curry. Goes great with rice. The rice here could also be better, though (texture was softer than I would like). I specified that all the dishes above be spicy hot, and that made them taste better. If I wanted to hang out and eat, this would be an OK choice. But, not the best choice.

    (3)

  • Edward W.

    I like Thai and this is my new stop when I'm on the near South side. Everything is great. We have come here a few times and ate a bunch of appetizers for dinner. My favorite is the Tiger Cry. Yeah, silly name but great. Char broiled strips of steak with a spicy but sweet dipping sauce. A must try. If you can make it to ordering a dinner entrée you wont be disappointed. All the traditional Thai dishes, all outstanding. Pay parking in front :( but it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Kimberly L.

    I seldom dine in here but I do take out at least once a month (sometimes more). Shumai, tiger cry salad, and then some main dish like curry or the string beans with chili. I've never had a bad dish here. And they have brown rice if you ask for it. I'm happy as a clam when I'm eating this deliciousness.

    (5)

  • Mary S.

    Good food at a good price. The chicken with basil noodle dish is tasty. I think their idea of medium spicy is a bit more spicy than mine, but good nonetheless. Drinks are a pretty good deal too. Casual, but cute ambiance. Romantic enough for dinner, but good for lunch as well. Fairly easy parking in the evening.

    (4)

  • Christina T.

    great food, great price! can't get better than that. very good service as well. RECOMMEND :)

    (5)

  • Local G.

    Hands down my favorite Thai restaurant in the city. My fave, the Khao Soy and the Fresh Spring Rolls. Minus one star because I have some gripes... Take sticky rice for example; dish A already includes white rice in the price. I ask for sticky rice instead so they charge me the extra $2.00 for a side order, which is fine. But in doing that they don't include the white rice that I should have gotten with my order in the first place. Either deduct a little off the price of the sticky rice if you aren't going to include the regular rice w/my order! Another example; the Bami Moo Daeng can be served dry or in a mild soup. I found that if I do take-out and order it as "wet", I have the option of having it dry or wet as they include the soup base on the side anyway. If you order it dry then "no soup for you" but it costs the same. Why not deduct the price a little for the dry? Third and final gripe; the girl who takes phone orders is kind of rude and there has been a few times where items were missing from my delivery order. Mistakes will happen, but a few times in the span of 6 months is inexcusable. As a side note, they do not offer refunds for mistakes but instead credit your name in their system for your next order. If the food weren't so darn good, I'd easily knock of a couple more stars. But seriously, its so addicting that I'm forced to overlook the issues I have with the place.

    (4)

  • Timothy H.

    Food was incredible throughout the entire meal. We had a group of 6 and all dishes were perfectly and consistently spiced. Front of the house management seems overwhelmed at times. However, the food and atmosphere more than make for any minor issues. The Tiger appetizer is AWESOME!

    (4)

  • Charlie M.

    Awesome apps try the tiger cry,the shumai also is excellent went with the pad Thai with tofu also very good for our entree. Went to the south loop location and had a blast. One of our favorites for sure

    (3)

  • Garrett E.

    This restaurant is excellent! I recommend the Pad See Iew or the Red Curry.

    (5)

  • Dennis J.

    Still searching for a Thai place that blows me away, but this place was very good. Went here with a large group and everyone was pleased. The Tiger Cry and fried wontons were delicious. My pad thai was just okay. If you like spicy food, there were several tasty options. The green curry was decent. The tom yum soup was very good. Overall one of the better Thai restaurants we've experienced in Chicago. It far surpasses the random string of Thai places in University Village that just aren't worth it (Thai Bowl, Golden Thai, Yummy Thai, Lemongrass, Joy Yee's). Good for a group.

    (3)

  • Sonny P.

    Opart Thai would be the go to spot once a week when I went to school nearby for the past 4 years. The service there is excellent and the food always tastes good. I think in a span of 4 years, I probably went here over 30-40 times. I can say this is one of the better Thai restaurants out there especially in this area for the price, quality of food, and its service. They also deliver! Pan-nag Curry is really good dish and so are there vegetable spring rolls.

    (5)

  • Kristen D.

    The best spring rolls in the city! The Thai fried rice is also a favorite of mine. The restaurant is really nice and they always seem busy but not too crowded. The service is always fast and friendly.

    (4)

  • Cindy F.

    Decent food for the price. The sampler of crab rangoons, shumai, and something else fried was good, although it's hard to make bad fried stuff. The pad thai had clumpy noodles and was rather sweet, but I've never had an "authentic" one before so I couldn't say if that's normal. However, the service was questionable. I don't actually like being bothered during a meal, but for a place that probably caters to people who would expect a little service, no one at any point asked how the meal was or even asked if I wanted anything (like dessert). I would have order dessert, but they just cleared the plates and brought the check. Also, unless the couple at the next able brought their own mints, we didn't get any either.

    (3)

  • Brandon J.

    Excellent, cheap Thai food in the South Loop. Having a full bar and delivery is a huge plus.

    (5)

  • Samantha D.

    I've never had Thai food before so I'm not sure how legit my review is, but nevertheless, I enjoyed the hell out of this food. I came here with a few friends from out of town who were pleased as well. We got a bunch of dishes, but the 2 that stick out most in my mind are the Yum Neau (spicy beef salad) and Gaeng Pet Ped (duck w/ fruit in coconut milk). They were super delicious! Also, the prices were beyond reasonable. I've ordered for pick up before and it was ready within 25 minutes. I didn't go on a busy night, though.

    (5)

  • Erik F.

    Overall this is a very good restaurant. The tiger cry appetizer is fantastic, and enough meat that you can definitely get by with that and a cucumber delight salad or other small plate. I am a delivery only customer, and they have (usually) prompt courteous delivery. The only downside is that the curry is more like soup. Lots of liquid, not much meat and vegetable.

    (4)

  • Anna T.

    I went to Opart with my bf to show him what good Thai food is, but I failed and him not even being Thai knew it was not. I ordered the exact same thing as last time, Pad Thai and Thai Tea because it was so good the first time. I love me a good Pad Thai and now that I don't live with mom, I can't get it anymore. I thought Opart would be my mom's Pad Thai replacement, but at last, no. I even told my bf beforehand that my dish would be much tastier! The Lad Nar that my bf ordered was actually a lot better, you can taste the smoky flavor in the noodles. That means it's good, however I'm not sure if the second time around it would be good. The Thai tea was also super milky, gross! One thing that did stay consistent was the slow slow slow super slow and rude service. They are the worst.

    (3)

  • Patty C.

    Opart Thai was decent, but definitely not the best I've had. The decor was nice, but lacked a bit of warmth. My hubby said it was like eating in a dressed up cafeteria. The service was a little weird to me. The waitress was very friendly, but she seemed like she was in a big hurry to get us out of there. The second we had stopped eating, she came over right away to ask if we were done. We had more than half our food still sitting there. So to me that gave me a sense of being rushed to finish, but she was very nice about it. That was maybe just her giving us quick and attentive service. I don't know. Now the food, Soup: Tom Yum Koong Shrimp - Very good Noodles: Pad Thai - A bit too sweet Curry: Gaeng Gari (Sweet Potatoes and Chicken in coconut cream curry sauce) - Just okay, a little bland Overall, it was a okay. Next time, I will try a different curry.

    (3)

  • Carol K.

    Thai food? I can take it or leave it. It's fine but not something that calls out to me. So when I got the call that said "Let go grab dinner, how about Thai?", I thought twice about going out. But all that changed when we pushed open the door of the Opart Thai House. First of all- this place is cute. Deep green ceilings and walls, painted murals along one side and light boxes on the other showcasing decorative urns, hardwood floors and dark wood tables. Nice. Our server took our order and soon we were drinking beer, and catching up over Shu-Mai (shrimp dumplings) and Moo Ping (pork skewers). Both were great! For our entrees- we each ordered our own as my dining companion likes his food "Very hot" (they let you choose the heat level of certain dishes) and I am more of a "plain Jane" when it comes to Thai food. "Very hot" did not describe his Penang Green Curry with beef. This dish of beef, coconut milk and basil served with rice was HOT! Yikes! Needless to say- one taste was all I needed to know it wasn't for me but he liked it. As for me- I went the safe route with Chicken Pad Thai which looked great on the plate with the peanuts, carrots and cabbage separate from the noodles and chicken. It was very good and there was enough for me to have another meal another day. Street parking is easy on this stretch of State (pay at the box) or check out behind the restaurant. There is a sign posted on the door that there is parking back there. Service started slow but fell into place as our evening went on. For as much food as you get, in a cute environment, this place is cheap. Dinner for two with drinks was only $37. A deal if you ask me. I don't think Thai food is ever going to move up my food chain as my all time favorite. But it's great to know that when I am l with people who are "jonesing" for Thai- that the Opart Thai House is there with this convenient south side location.

    (4)

  • Grant S.

    Good first date place. Beautiful interior. Professional looking staff. Good piping hot food. Appetizers are where its at. Pad thai, always a delight. Everything here is fantastic. Evil jungle curry with pineapple? yes plz. coming back for more.

    (4)

  • molly w.

    As a new transplant to the South Loop neighborhood, this has become my go-to thai place. I've dined at the restaurant a few times and ordered delivery many more, so I feel comfortable with the 4 star rating. Why is it not 5 star? Lack of consistency. I like that they have 2 for $5 beers when you dine in. It's some odd Chinese beer, but goes well with the food. Make sure to ask for it because I don't think it's on the menu at all times. The prices overall are quite reasonable. The boyf and I went there, had 2 beers each, an appetizer and 2 entrees, we walked out the door paying $40 including tip. What a deal! The biggest complaint of mine is the lack of consistency with the level of spiciness. Despite the fact they have a spicy scale (I think 4 levels of spiciness), it is always different. Sometimes level 4 is just right, other times it's inedible. And this is for the exact same dish. But the flavors of the food are excellent, this is what makes me return. Of course the convenience factor is a plus, and Mai & I sucks.

    (4)

  • alexa s.

    Small prices and small portions. The decor was nice. I enjoyed looking at the different hats and art work throughout.

    (3)

  • Carm B.

    Good Food, Good Prices, and very Good Customer Service. The Tom Yum soup was very good. They also had a special on the Chang beer (which was quite good), 2 for $5. If I am in the area and have a taste for Thai, I would definitely stop by again. Parking lot in the back or they have pay street parking.

    (4)

  • Lin C.

    The food is okay. The service is good. The decor is stellar. Tables and chairs are a little on the wobbly side and all too cramped with your neighbors. The milk tea is fantastic.

    (3)

  • Rachel S.

    I have been here a couple times for dinner or lunch, but yesterday I got delivery to brought to my work in Bronzeville. The delivery was within an hour of ordering, which was nice. I ordered Lard Naar and green curry with eggplant. The Lard Naar is a spicey chicken salad with lime and onions. It was served with a wedge of iceberg lettuce but I didn't eat the lettuce. The salad was a very well balanced flavor, and included red onions, green onions, cilantro, lime and other thai spices. It was a nice filling dish without being too heavy. I also had the green curry with eggplant, green beans, and basil; I ordered it with tofu. I think this is my favorite green curry in the city. Sometimes, the eggplant will be a little undercooked, but yesterday it was perfect and exactly what I wanted. I am pretty hard on the Thai restaurants in Chicago and I think, currently, this one in my favorite. I am planning on trying their green papaya salad next time and maybe the tom yum soup. I will definitely get delivery from here again.

    (4)

  • Henry N.

    This place is awesome!!! Ive experimented with a bunch of different dishes and there all really good. I think my favorite thing about this place is its consistently good. It may be cliche buttttt the Pad Thai is really good and the ground beef over rice is good. When you ask for Extra Extra spicy, trust me on this, they can make you mouth melt hahah

    (5)

  • Anuj S.

    This place was a good place. I'm seriously debating between 3 and 4 stars, but I think 3 is safer. Below is the breakdown. Food: The food was good, but not excellent. The red and panang curries were really good. My friend got a chicken dish, which he did not like. His wife got something which tasted good, but was too spicy, even though she said mild. Service: The service was very average. They were slow coming back to us after our appetizer order and subsequent follow-ups. The waitress was really nice when she did come by, though. She did not ask us for for drink orders... which is good and bad, I guess. Location/Decor/Ambiance: Just quickly lumping these together... The location was good. Very convenient from the downtown area and street parking was not very difficult to find. The place was really crowded, which gave it a great atmosphere. The restaurant is a simple rectangle shape... kind of blah in terms of creativity or warmth.

    (3)

  • Lima B.

    My boyfriend and I discovered Opart Thai about a year ago and we have been coming here almost 3 times a week! The other two days that we're not here are spent at home eating the leftovers. My favorite dish is the Gaeng Panang. It's basically a combination of curry, coconut milk, and sauteed basil leaves that you pour over your jasmine rice. The dish can be somewhat spicy, but you can always request to have it mild. My boyfriend on the other hand cannot eat spicy food and prefers the Woon Sen Pad Thai (noodle dish). It's similar to the traditional Pad Thai dish, but the noodles are much thinner. Of course, with every order, we always treat ourselves to some Thai ice coffee. As far as their service goes, if you carryout, they're pretty quick. If you dine-in, service can be somewhat slow. Yes, it's true the servers aren't that friendly, so don't expect to have small talks at this place, or even a smile. I agree that customer service is important, especially in this economy; however, the food tastes so good it has me coming back for more.

    (4)

  • Andrew P.

    This is hands down the best Thai restaurant south of the loop. I'm a huge fan of the Opart location on Western and even though the prices are higher in the South Loop, the quality of the food is definitely worth it. The papaya salad (extra spicy), the bami moo daeng (in soup) and the musaman curry are my favorites. All the traditional Thai dishes are excellent, and it's also a great place to try something new. The South Loop location has a parking lot in the back but it always seems full. We usually have them deliver our food to our condo in the South Loop and they are always on time with our food freshly made. CANNOT RECOMMEND HIGHLY ENOUGH!

    (5)

  • Pauline D.

    Ralph Wiggum describes it most succinctly: "It tastes like burning!" Wow, I like my food spicy, but for medium, the amount of red chilies added to my pad khee mao was a bit heavy handed -- especially considering that only 3 levels of spiciness are offered. But hey, I suppose you could argue that it makes it authentic, and really, Opart hits the nail on the head in terms of flavor, price and ambiance. (Service is average.) The Tiger Cry appetizer is off-the-charts delicious! I was a bit skeptical ordering it given its lackluster description on the menu, but don't be mislead. It promises tender, juicy, savory morsels of beef served along side sweet-spicy fish sauce... Sure to make tigers cry. Or is it made from tiger tears? Whatever they do, I fully support it.

    (4)

  • Jade T.

    I require a steady diet of Thai noodles, and I have been going to Opart Thai almost every Friday for over a month now. Originally, it would be rated five stars, but I realized that Opart isn't the best Thai restaurant and that I need to find another. I will tell you though, their Pad See Eew is out of this world. It's the best I've had in Chicago. Your initial impression of the dish will be that of a boring, brown noodle dish, but wait until you taste it. There is no sauce, but the noodles are savory thanks to the sweet soy sauce. The Chinese broccoli is crisp with a little bite (it is part of the mustard-green family, after all). Pad See Eew is a delightfully simple, but delicious dish. I strongly recommend ordering it here. I've had their Pad Thai, which is also good. A little dry for my liking. My boyfriend has ordered many curry dishes and all are pretty stellar. I don't think he has had anything he disliked. At Opart, if you ask for Thai spicy, they will make you hurt. I don't understand you sadomasochistic eaters. Opart Thai is four stars because I am a regular here, but I've never been treated as such. I am now on the look-out for a new Thai restaurant where food is good and authentic (as it can be) and the service is a little more personable. I prefer taking my business to a place that remembers me (and there are places that do, even after one visit - read my review on Ben's Noodles). Lastly, other Thai restaurants offer more vegetarian dishes. Opart can't accommodate to vegetarians either. You can ask for Pad Thai and Pad See Eew without fish sauce, but that's about it.

    (4)

  • Vaidehi T.

    I am updating my Opart thai rating from 3.5 to 4.5. I ordered take out from here - they were super quick - my ordered reached home in 20mins. And the food is really good. Love going to and ordering from this neighborhood Thai joint.

    (5)

  • Nausheen A.

    I recently made the mistake of ordering spring rolls from another Thai place. It didn't even come close to the one at Opart Thai and tasted off. I have been going to Opart Thai, or rather carrying out from them since I moved to Chicago. This place never disappoints. I love love their spring rolls and as far as main dish goes, I sometimes order the spicy fried shrimp curry or the egg plant with oyster sauce or some fish dish, I love them all and they always taste consistently good.

    (4)

  • Grace L.

    Love! Probably the best Thai food I've had in Chicago, what a treat! To give you some frame of reference, a vegetarian friend of mine is reported to eat beef at only one place on Earth - here, for the Tiger Cry. I agree, the Tiger Cry is most excellent! I've been here a few times since I recently moved to the area and have loved every dish I've tried. For one thing, they mean it when they say they can make a dish spicy! I LOVE spicy food and am usually disappointed with the lack of flair... here however, I have managed to break out into a sweat every single time and even had to blow my nose! Unreal for someone who grew up eating kimchee before applesauce. Their curries are excellent and their noodle dishes are great, too. In particular, I think their Massaman curry is the best I've had in Chicago. Definitely going back!

    (4)

  • Kaila V.

    This place was phenomenal!!! Everything was perfect and the flavors were amazing! We had a party of 6 and everyone loved their meals. The pad Thai was so good and wasn't over powered with heat but the heat it had a good flavor. The staff as so nice and very helpful.

    (5)

  • Vincent S.

    I was thoroughly DISAPPOINTED. I saw this restaurant featured on Check Please. I couldn't wait to go. I visited the south loop location. The food was horrible. The pot stickers were huge and tasteless. The fried rice was completely flavorless. I halfway enjoyed one dish. I will definitely not be returning to this place. I should have followed my first mind and visited my favorite Thai restaurant in Lincoln Park, NINE Classic Thai Cuisine, located at 2349 North Clark Street in Chicago. Sorry guys...

    (1)

  • Dawn H.

    First off, free parking in the back which is great, but it's a small lot. Now onto the food. WOW. 1) Crab rangoon: served with a side of sweet chili sauce, wanton filled with more cream cheese than crab (like many other restaurants) but quite tasty indeed (4 stars) 2) Khao Soy: soft noodles with chicken, onions, crispy noodles, and dried hot peppers in a coconut curry soup.....one of the best Thai dishes I've had in a LONG time.....dare I say, it rivals the Banana Blossom salad at Spoon! 3) Thai Iced Tea: tried this for the first time, and it just didn't hit the spot for me....I swear I tasted a hint of coffee (which I don't like)....my friends commented that it was on the sweeter side and they really enjoyed it (if that helps at all) Minus 1 star for not offering sticky rice. I mean, what Thai restaurant doesn't serve sticky rice?! That's a staple! Overall, I'm so glad my friends dragged me here........the Khao Soy itself is worth the journey several times over! Will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Hans H.

    I've only ever been here once, and I'll go back again I'm sure to check for consistency, but oh man--their food is pretty darn good. I can't vouch for authenticity because I haven't had enough thai food to say what's authentic or not. We were showing up late and I had asked my friends to order something for the wife and I, and when I got there, it turned out they got us a chicken pad thai (very standard dish), and some sort of steak salad (I think it was the Nam Tok salad). And I said to myself--"Steak salad? Salad? Do my friends even know me?" I was proven wrong, because my friends knew me and knew I would love it. And wow, tangy, spicy, crunchy, and the steak was grilled and sliced perfectly medium rare, the way I like it. I gobbled that all up, and the chicken pad thai was quite good as well. Service was great, and they accommodated all 8 of us and my baby just fine. This place has my stamp of approval.

    (4)

  • Ankit R.

    My go to thai place for sure. Tiger cry from the apps is amazing. Pad prik flavorful and tasty. Very reasonable prices (although increased a bit over the least year I think). I'd highly recommend trying at least once, I generally get take out and have dined in very few times.

    (5)

  • Paul S.

    Very nice decor. The spring roll with peanut sauce appetizer was totally delicious. The Pad Woon Sen was tasty but different than I was used to - a tomato sauce - hmmm. Pleasant service - the only downside is parking in the area can be a bit challenging! Give it a try if you like thai! :)

    (4)

  • Paula B.

    If y'all think this is good Thai food, I'd like to invite you down to Hattiesburg, Mississippi to eat at Jutama's. I walked almost 2 miles to eat here based on the 4 star review and found it to be bland, flavorless, and not worth a dime. I saw the reviews that said "poor service" and boy were they right - but I was willing to sacrifice that for flavorful food. Unfortunately, I didn't get that either. I ordered the Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce and the wrapper was like a flour tortilla. Even after peeling that off and trying to eat the stuffing, it lacked seasoning and flavor. I also ordered the "Tiger" whatever beef appetizer based on Yelp commenters and found it to be a soft beef jerky type of dish. And let's just say this is the WORST Panang Curry I've ever had (and I've had more than my share). The sauce separated, was watery, and lacked any individual flavor. Pass this up and go to McDonald's. At least you won't be surprised at what you get and it'll cost a whole lot less. Blah. Meh.

    (1)

  • MahaKali S.

    Sorry, Opart.... I wanted to like you, but I just don't. Your decor is nice, in fact; I love all the Thai crowns on display. Very pretty. The tables.... a bit cramped. The waitstaff was very nice, but the food.... fresh, but mediocre. They had a vast list, and maybe their meat dishes make their food better, but my party was two Vegetarian and I, the Vegan. And there's PLENTY of vegetarian Thais out there. Anyway.... edible, but not all that great. Also, I asked for mine "As spicy and humanly possible....THAI hot." Well, it was not. Not even close. Don't get me wrong, the food is good, but it's closer to any other bland Chinese food joint in the city.

    (2)

  • Food Junkie S.

    My wife and I thought the food here was a bit more savory and tasted a bit more authentic than the food at other places such as Ma & I. The food was all well prepared. The portions are a bit smaller. I recommend the fried shrimp rolls. They were fantastic. I also like the beef salad nam tuk. I didn't like the sole fish dish. It was so heavily covered with ginger taste that ginger was the only thing you tasted.

    (4)

  • Adam R.

    I don't live in this neighborhood, and I probably never will. Thus, I can't really compare it to anything in the area. But I can compare it to Thai places that I know and like, and Opart pulls rank. Good food, decent atmosphere, decent service. I wanted a red curry, but didn't know which one was best, so I asked the waitress. She suggested the Panang, which I had. It was tasty. Their pork appetizer was also good, and I couldn't get enough of what tasted like a Thai chimicurry sauce (though I'm sure it has an actual name). I may never come back here, but at least my memories were good.

    (4)

  • Lisa G.

    The food is consistently good, the parking is free. Four stars because the service is sometimes a miss.

    (4)

  • Lamaine M.

    Love this place and if you go there make sure you order Tiger Cry!!!

    (5)

  • Z K.

    We ordered in from this place and based on our experience, the place is alright. I have not been to this place since my very first visit back in 2008, and it looks like they are consistently the same in decor/food/service. Ordered 2 curries (eggplant curry, shrimp coconut curry) and Pad Thai (Tofu). The food was very hot and packaged very neatly, and it tasted really good. However, the rice was hard and very chewy, so I did not care for it much. The total bill was like 32 bucks, so it was a cheap take out dinner for 4 entres i guess. Check it out.

    (3)

  • Annie N.

    Decent price, clean, delicious food, nice servers, and allowed me to order off the menu? I'm a big fan. Portion is big enough to bring a little home, or, to get full and feel a bit fat afterward. I tried the curry fried rice (excellent), pad see ew, and tom yum soup. All good. Tom Yum was a little too salty, but still capture the tangy and sweet flavor. Food came out pretty fast too. I'd recommend to anyone looking for Thai food in the area.

    (5)

  • Eva H.

    yeah. this place sucks. The fresh spring rolls were tasteless. the soup was decent, but the chicken in the tom yum was completely dried out... the chicken in the SOUP. how is this even possible? The pad thai was a soggy mess that needed more peanut sauce to add any sort of taste... peanut sauce which we were charged for. We paid something like 37 bucks. I was pissed. I would have preferred a 7-11 hot dog.

    (1)

  • Nan S.

    Quick review: Great thai food, full bar, and free parking lot (in the back). Awesomeness. Not the best thai restaurant in Chicago, but I was really happy to find great thai food south of the loop. i like that this is a place that would work for a casual but nice date, a dinner with friends, or a dinner with family. More detail: Went there with the bf, and we got crab rangoon, tom yum goong (spicy soup with shrimp), pad bai krapao with chicken (ground chicken stir fried with basil and jalapenos), and khao soi (spicy curry with chicken over egg noddles, with fresh onion). Everything was great, but standouts were the tom yum and khao soy...ordered both at the "spicy" level and it was just right. the krapao was tasty, but we ordered it at a "spicy" level and it was lacking in that. Order a side of rice to spoon into the tom yum and it'd make a great meal instead of a side/appetizer. We ate till we were stuffed, and still had leftovers of khao soi and pad krapao. Which by the way, goes great on top of leftover Thanksgiving mashed potatoes as a late-night, got the alcohol-munchies snack. Take that, KFC potato bowl. I was really amused that you can get a caipirinha and mojito at this thai restaurant. i got a lychee martini instead, it was just ok, perhaps i'll just stick to the beer next time, and you can't beat a special of 2 Chang beers for $5. also random note, i misspelled caipirinha the first time and the yelp spell-check caught it, but apparently doesn't recognize mojito...weird! Service was great, attentive but not hovering, and the food came out really fast. Granted, there were maybe only 5 other groups there, ranging from 2-6 ppl, so I can't say how they are when they're busy. At any rate, I can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

    (4)

  • Gayatri D.

    They best Thai food I've had in Chicago. Seriously good stuff!! Our favourites are the Penang Curry, Pad See Eew, Pad Prik Pak & a spicy green beans and tofu dish whose name I cannot remember. Fantastic service, ridiculously inexpensive and fast delivery. Couldn't ask for more! Quick tip - If you're vegetarian (like I am), it's better to say, "No egg, no fish, no shrimp paste, no oyster sauce, no fish sauce" when ordering over the phone.

    (5)

  • Jay M.

    It's been a while since I've written a review. And there's just no good excuse for it, my friends. No siry. There's not. I'm sorry. But I'm coming out of my unintentional retirement to drop a gem on ya about Opart Thai House. Bottom line- 5 stars. That's it. It's over. Really. I don't need to say any more. BUT, just cause I like anybody who reads this, I will. I heard about this place from a neighbor and reserved trying Opart Thai for an occassion when I was tired of ordering from my favorites. My dumb ass! WHY DIDN'T I GO SOONER?! My bad. I finally tried and now Opart and I are making up for lost time. I went to this place for the first time on Sunday, and absolutely placed an order on the ride in from work on Monday night. Why? Simple. Cause its extremely sexy food to my mouth. Don't you like to make your mouth happy? I do. And that's no shout out to Twizzlers either, who also make my mouth happy. But that's after dinner. Okay, so the service is not bend-over-backward. But its still pleasant. And like I say when it comes to outstanding food: I really don't want you interupting me when I'm eating do-not-distrurb quality food anyway. The prices are extremely low for this quality, so you absolutely can't beat them. With a stick, bat, billy club, or tree branch. I recommend the pad thai and the red curry. But I'm sure that list is going to grow. Don't do as I did and put off trying this place. "Do it now!" - Arnold Schwarzenegger

    (5)

  • Jon F.

    Food is usually good. Delivery is usually very slow, if you can't dine in I would skip it. Service can be slow when you dine in too though, so it's mostly just the food that's good...

    (3)

  • Ryan B.

    Excellent Thai food. If I lived close, I would probably eat here regularly. What makes it so good? It isn't too oily and hence tastes lighter and more flavorful. I have to say our waitress was inattentive but would tolerate it for the food. Probably more of a 3.5 stars, but I am rounding up.

    (4)

  • Debbie C.

    The food is definitely delicious. You can not go wrong ordering the pad thai, which I love! The appetizers I must suggest would be the tiger cry and the cucumber salad. The tiger cry is charbroiled grilled beef so flavorful it is own marinade that you don't need to dip it in the small dish of sauce next to it. I really liked the simple refreshing sugared vinaigrette over the cucumbers. The small slices of red onions and jalapenos really compliment each other. I try to stay away from ordering the typical appetizers like crab rangoons because you can get that any other Asian restaurant. My husband loved the red coconut curry with duck, only after he tried it from another friend who order it. I had the red coconut curry with catfish before but I didn't fancy it. Surprisingly, the flavors of the catfish were actually a lot better as leftovers after we refrigerated it!

    (4)

  • Justine L.

    I love Opart Thai. Time and time again, I come back and cannot find (and am not trying to) find a better thai place in the city. I personally enjoy going to the Logan Square location for its intimate atmosphere and much friendlier staff.

    (5)

  • Sandra A.

    Thanks to fellow Yelpers, I visited this restaurant while staying at the McCormick Center Hyatt, an area where restaurant choices are largely limited to what is in the hotel or convention center unless you get into a cab and head into the loop. I notice that a lot of people like to pontificate on the authenticity (or inauthenticity) of an ethnic restaurant in their reviews, and this always puzzles me a little. I'm Italian, and any traditional meal cooked by my native Italian family members will be prepared differently, presented differently, and -- taste different! So, I confess, even though I've eaten at many a Thai restaurant, I have no clue what "real Thai food" is. Shocking, isn't it?! Stop reading right here before I corrupt your culinary sensibilities! What I *do* know is that my husband and I enjoyed our meal at Opart Thai. I had the Pad Prik with shrimp, and my husband had green curry chicken. Both dishes were flavorful, seemingly made with quality ingredients, and served promptly. Shrimp is always a risky order in any small restaurant, but mine was cooked nicely. Our waitress was a woman of few words, but she gave us nothing to complain about. The decor is unremarkable, tables are fairly close together, and the noise level was a little too loud at times. This is a casual, no-frills restaurant, but the food was good and the prices were extremely reasonable. It's on our list next time we're looking to grab a nice meal near McCormick while our convention colleagues eat lukewarm, overpriced room service.

    (4)

  • Jacob S.

    We ordered delivery from here so I can't speak to the ambience, but the food is excellent. We had the Tiger Cry appetizer, which tasted like a street fair - in a good way - according to the lady, although the sauce that came with it was a little heavy on the fish sauce. Shrimp with basil and chilies was also delicious, but the peanut lovers chicken, which we ordered extra spicy, was absolutely excellent. Really, really good. Nice balance of flavors, not too hot, tender chicken, and great consistency of the peanut sauce. Yum. Thai iced coffees were sweet as hell and creamy as hell, just the way they should be. Great value too, our total bill was $36. Definitely worth a repeat. I'm leaving one star off because I've never actually seen the place, but so far so good.

    (4)

  • Joe E.

    When it comes to Thai food, I tend to be pickier ever since visiting Thailand and enjoying authentic home cooked meals at our dive resort. However, Opart Thai House in Chicago is one restaurant that seems to be a little more authentic than others. The dishes seem to be hit or miss in terms of me loving it and the location (at least in South Loop) is not the greatest. Spicy dishes are available, but make sure to have them customize your order to your preference of spicy. Overall, the food here was average at best, but I do hope to try it again and find better results in some of my other favorite dishes.

    (3)

  • Jay R.

    I live in the area so I decided to give this place a try. My girlfriend had the pad thai and soup. She said it was some of the best thai food she had in Chicago. I had the spicy cashew shrimp and it definitely lived up to its name.

    (4)

  • Robyn T.

    I've ordered takeout from here before but was happy to at long last be checking out the South Loop digs in person. I can't say there is anything particularly interesting about the decor (dark wood tables and chairs severely in need of some cushion replacements with some traditional Thai adornments on the walls) but the food is solid and not particularly expensive. I've ordered the Rama chicken several times before and have never been disappointed. Portion sizes are fair and they don't skimp on the veggies (a pet peeve of mine - I love my broccoli!) There are other Thai option in the South Loop that I think are great (Ma & I) but this is by far the best bang for your buck and definitely worth a trip (or take-out at the very least).

    (3)

  • Ava K.

    My friend & I were in downtown on Sunday evening and looked on Yelp for a good restaurant that was open. We came across Opart Thai House, so we decided to go there after seeing the good reviews. Wow! This place is awesome! The food was sooooo good. We ordered 2 soups, veg fried rice, pad thai, and a shrimp panang dish. I can't remember the names of everything, but it was all good. I was visiting Chicago so I can't go back until the next time I'm in town. But, my friend lives near Chicago and she's already planned to go back, lol. I absolutely love Thai food, so it's refreshing to come across a place that serves good Thai food!!!

    (5)

  • Jill S.

    Great for dine-in or take out. Street parking can be tricky during dinner rush. Service is quick and friendly. I recommend the Curry Fried rice and pretty much anything else. They can make dishes as spicy as you like it. Great for date or group. Nice addition to near South side.

    (4)

  • Meagan C.

    Sorry everybody that last post was actually buy me the delivery driver of the restaurant. Please disregard that comment. It was a poor attempt at a joke and poorly immature on my behalf. I sincerely apologize to all that this has affected. I also want to express my apologies to the owners of the establishment. - Daniel Chu (Driver)

    (5)

  • Marina E.

    Just returned from the Field Museum on a chilly and rainy May day and was starving marvin. I wasn't about to eat inside the museum so I ventured out. Opart was there and I went for it. Very friendly staff. Fast service. My chicken cashew was very good. My husband ordered what he always orders, the shrimp pad thai. He thought they were just OK. They used the "glass noodles" instead of the egg or wider noodles, but hey, he still finished his plate. Oh, also ordered an appetizer. Those damn crab rangoons are pretty addictive. Just a warning. I'd go again.

    (3)

  • Eddie H.

    So I saw the reviews from my friends and decided to order delivery from here. I love spicy so i had them make my tom yum soup extra spicy and that was pretty spicy! lol i really liked the tom yum soup but was disappointed they didnt give me any rice. I also ordered the egg rolls for an appetizer which was ok, nothing great. I would compare this tom yum pretty equal to ma and i where i usually order from and they do give you rice =) i give them 3 1/2 stars.

    (3)

  • Izzy N.

    First I'd like to say yaaay! No deep fried noodles ruining lard na or pad thai like other thai restaurants in the city. I hate that shit. quit it with that chicago!! I have really nice, friendly neighbors and one pair struck up a conversation with me because I reminded them of their daughter, and recommended Opart for Thai food near us. I've been here a couple times now and they make some pretty good food. So here's what I've had thus far: Pad lard na: skip it. It's really saucey, the noodles are drowned in the sauce. They use asian black beans in their sauce, I'm not a fan of the flavor it gave the dish. I would never order this one again. Pad see ewe- oh yeaah they do it pretty well here. Not too dry but not too saucy for a pad see ewe and the noodles aren't all mush- they know how to handle and cook the noodles. I ordered it with beef and it was nice and tender AND this is one of the few Thai places that use chinese brocolli in their pad see ewe- no regular brocolli here, yay for effort! Lard nar talay- this is basically lard nar noodles but with seafood; shrimp, squid, and imitation crab. This is a very saucy dish but not too thick, seasoned just right. I like this dish so I've ordered it a couple times now. It can be a hit or miss. Curry fried rice- this was also pretty good but borderline getting on the salty side. We ordered this with beef and the beef was not at all dried out and chewy- yaaaay someone back in the kitchen knows how to cook. Good job. Lastly, crab rangoons- I'm usually not a fan of these things but I was with a friend that loooooves crab rangoons so we had to try Opart's rendition. It was pretty good, the pastry shell they use is a lighter version I like better and it's plump with a lot of cream cheese filling. I've dined in and done take out here. It's my go to Thai place close to home. They have an iddy biddy parking lot that is almost always packed and annoying to try and get out of so street parking is usually the way to go, and there's plenty of it. Am I so useful or what???? Oh yeah, I bet some of you snobs out there want to know what the decor is like and how's the service. The people here are nice. The place itself, it's clean and simple but not at all divey. Ok.

    (3)

  • Tina H.

    I'm a bit of snob when it comes to Thai food, so forgive me for being critical - this place is delicious, but definitely not the best Thai food around. I got the basil chicken. I always get the basil chicken at every Thai restaurant I visit. Opart got the dish right in that the chicken was grounded. Some places get it wrong and make the dish with whole pieces of chicken. But what was disappointing was that they charged extra for an egg on top. This dish is suppose to come with an egg. My friend got the pad thai. Again, it wasn't the best. I tried some of hers. In conclusion, this place is better than most Thai places in Chicago. But it still has room for improvement.

    (4)

  • Greta G.

    Opart Thai is my favorite local Thai delivery! Granted I'm close, but it's also delivered before promised and I love that I can ask for varying degrees of spiciness- though I typically go for very spicy! I think the prices are reasonable and the soups are incredible!

    (4)

  • Elisa C.

    I was not a fan at all! I honestly believe this was the worst Thai food I have ever had in this country. I sent back my Spring Rolls because it looked like wrapped canned cat food on my plate. The soup wasn't individually served which was weird because I like mine really spicy and my friend didn't. As for the Pad Thai, it had no flavor, it lacked spice of any kind and it was served with a lemon. Where is the flavor, spice and lime? The noodles were super sticky and gooey. I felt like I was chewing gummy worms. Actually gummy worms have more flavor. I was really hoping by all the good reviews this place would have been awesome but it's the zenith of fail in my book.

    (1)

  • Linda H.

    Ok, I feel a bit unqualified to rate a Thai restaurant, as it is not my favorite food, but here goes anyway. I have been here many times as it is very close to where I live, and even though I am not a huge fan of Thai, many of my friends are...and whenever I go with anyone who knows anything about Thai, they *rave* about this place. The things I order are consistently excellent...always chicken satay, and (I don't remember the name of that beef salad that is unbelieveably good) and curry fried rice. Last time BF got a squid dish that was beautiful and (he said) delicious. The food here is always so fresh and nicely presented. The place was packed and noisy last time I was there, but service was still very good...I've been in there when service was just a *bit* slow, but that is really the only thing I can see wrong with this place. Perhaps I need to read all the reviews and try something a bit more adventurous next time, as I know I will be returning many times. Keep up the good work, Opart!

    (4)

  • Gus D.

    I have mixed feelings about this place. I visited on a Wednesday evening with one of my friends. So lets start with the good. The interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated, nice feel to it. We entered and it was somewhat busy, however one of the server motioned to us to come to a table. We get seated and then we wait for about 20 minutes to have a server come back to our table to take our order/apps/drinks. To start off we ordered the sampler appetizer, soup, basil chicken and fried rice. 10 minutes later we get our appetizer. It was ok, nothing outstanding, then not even 2 minutes later we get our soup and then the main entrees. It is as if we were being rushed with one after the other. Was she trying to make up to us for taking 20 minutes to get to our table? The fried rice was good, however the basil chicken was cold the rice was not at all fresh. When the waitress came back I asked her if the Basil Chicken was supposed to be hot or cold. She said hot, I advised her it was not then she said it is, really?? Then she asked do you want it warmed up, well if I am asking you if it is cold or hot what do you think? The server comes back with the dish which you can clearly see she had microwaved the dish because the way the basil had shriveled and only the center of the entree was warmer than before. After that our phantom server vanished again. I was truly expecting more from this place since it was recommended from a friend but after yesterdays awful food an bad service I would rather go out of my way and go to Thai Pastery on Broadway and Argyle where the service is more attentive and the food is fresh and hot!. Again I do realize that they were a little busy but there is no excuse for the service or food.

    (1)

  • magic g.

    Best thai I had in Chicago so far. Shredded beef, shrimp lemon soup, etc all delicious They also have a full bar, but that's a bit expensive

    (5)

  • Jillian P.

    This is some of the best Thai food I've had in the city! The crab rangoon is not too sweet, like most places. (note:I hate sweet crab rangoon.) They put just enough garlic and green onions to balance everything out. The sweet and sour (with a lil spicy) sauce is perfect too. I've never eaten inside, because I always end up getting delivery. Although it takes about 45 minutes, it's well worth the wait. Other delicious, regular items are Tiger Cry (sweet spicy barbecue-y with white vinegar on the side), Eggplant in oyster sauce and Pad See Ewe (extra crispy). If you like eating with your hands, grab some sticky rice too! Once in a while we try a new place out, but it still doesn't match up. The portions are perfect enough for leftovers the next day too! Oh man, I think I'm going to order some now.

    (4)

  • Chuck D.

    Its hard from me to branch out and get Thai food from a place other then my favorite Thai place in the suburbs (Thipi Thai), but Opart had good reviews and I was downtown with a couple of vegans who needed a place with options for them and yummy options for me too. I am glad that I decided to give this place a try! Their curry is wonderful and can be made as spicy (or not spicy) as you would like. I got my curry extra spicy and loved the heat mixed with delish curry flavors - my sister, on the other hand, went a little milder and that was done perfectly as well! The service was fine and the atmosphere was comfortable. Another bonus is that it is quite affordable! My only sadness is this is a little off the beaten track for me and I'm not quite sure when I'd be able to make my way back again. I hear that Opart delivers and I wish that I could take part in being able to have this yummy, yummy Thai food delivered straight to my door. I suggest anyone that finds themselves near here, especially in delivery range, should give Opart a try! Its among some of the best Thai food I've found.

    (4)

  • Ted P.

    A solid thai joint in the South Loop, Opart rarely disappoints. Dining in, service is usually quick and friendly. Take-out can be a bit of a wait, but that's only because they've gotten popular, it seems. The tiger cry is a fantastic appetizer - spicy, but amazingly tender beef and an even hotter sauce to go with it. Our favorite dishes include the khao soy, massaman curry and the woon sen pad thai. About the only thing we haven't been happy with was the rama - it was very watery compared with way that other thai places serve it.

    (4)

  • Ashley M.

    My boyfriend lives near by and so this is usually our go-to Thai place. I shuld start off by saying I love hot and spicy foods! Curries are my favorite and my staple at Opart. However, when when ask if I want "mild", "medium", or "hot" I always say forgetting just how hot they make it! It never fails: I have to drink a glass of milk with almost every meal from this place. But that doesn't deter me from going there. Their food is always really good (too bad that can't be said about their service...). And the Thai iced coffee is a nice treat at the end of the meal too.

    (4)

  • Shang S.

    The place to go for super-affordable thai food. No high or low expectations here, for the prices of the dishes, the taste met my expectations. In fact, some of the appetizers including Tiger Cry and spicy fried tofu stood out, especially if you are very hungry. The seating is open and they are fine with pulling together tables for large groups - which is what we were. I would avoid the pad thai. Their pad thai was strangely a lot sweeter than one would expect. Stick with the curries and you should be good to go

    (3)

  • Susan R.

    I'm wondering if this is a heavy helping of salt or MSG in my Tom Kah soup. The flavor is great -- both gingery and full of lemon grass but I fear my hands have already started to swell after a half of cup. I added shrimp for a great value (4 pieces for 20 cents, srsly). What I have learned is if you add shrimp you don't get anything else except bamboo shoots and red onions. Where's the veg?

    (3)

  • Han Y.

    I'm always a fan of Thai food, and glad to find out there's a Thai restaurant right across the street of my new place. However, I don't find the food as impressive as what Yelpers think. Plus the price should definitely be a two price sign.

    (3)

  • Jay L.

    Updated 05/01/13 with new favorite dishes. After eating at Oparts at least every other week, I still think it's one of the best Thai restaurants in Chicago. Here's my new favorites list: -Pad See Iew -Kiay Tiew Kee Mao - similar to pad see iew but with basil/peppers -Moo Ping (appetizer) -Tiger Cry (appetizer) -Fried Dumplin (appetizer) -Tom Yum Noodle Soup - one of my favorite noodles soups anywhere -Yum Woon Sen (Salad) -Pad Kra Praow (basil pork or beef) -Any of the curries -Pla Dook Rard Prik (similar to the fried red snapper but cheaper) -Mango and sticky rice (dessert) TRUST ME. Order any of the following above and be prepared to be the happiest person on earth. Original review - I have a weird obsession with Thai food. A few things I've noticed: -all the bad reviews on Opart were left by people with zero friends. Nice try, other Thai restaurants. -if you look up Thai food on Yelp, Opart has the highest rating given the quantity of reviews. Anyways, I absolutely love Oparts and I just found out they have mango sticky rice when it's in season (grin on my face). Opart is consistently good and I've been there dozens of time. Jay's favorite dishes: -Pad See Iew - I know, I know. Where's my originality? But it's so good. Not too sweet like many other places but very flavorful -Larb - great combination of ingredients that has a refreshing taste without being too heavy -Pad Kra Praow - spicy ground chicken or pork with basil - really spicy with basil, just the way I like it -Tiger Cry - super tender and flavorful appetizer - a version of Korean Kal-bi on crack with a dipping sauce to die for. -Pla Dang Rard Prick - sweet and sour fried whole snapper (need I say more?) -Curry fried rice - I love fried rice and it doesn't get much better. -Mango and sticky rice - not on the menu and available only in season. I randomly asked if they had it one day and they did not disappoint. There are a ton more but if you try the dishes I suggested, you will leave happy. You really can't go wrong with any of the other items. Oparts has made it into my monthly rotation with no plans to leave anytime soon. Hint - There's a parking lot behind the restaurant if you can't find street parking. Don't pay any meters.

    (5)

  • Rajiv H.

    This is some of the best Thai I've had in Chicago, and it's mad cheap too. They have a dish that I believe was made specifically for me called Peanut Sauce Lovers. It's as if they read my diary. You know, if I had a dairy. The Thai Iced Tea is also excellent for my fellow sweet tea lovers. The interior is pretty basic, nothing bad, nothing great. The service is good as well. I have no real complaints about the place. I just reserve my five stars for places that really knock me on my ass with sheer greatness. I think most spice lovers can order hot as I ordered my dish medium plus which wasn't that spicy. I usually can't really handle spicy at a Thai place (though, obviously, it varies depending on the restaurant). Opart Thai is a little South Loop gem that is great for those not quite adventurous enough for Chinatown just down the road.

    (4)

  • K B.

    Delicious! Fresh, flavorful, and spiced to preference.. and so, to perfection. ;-). The service was friendly and the decor well done. The only reason I didn't give this restaurant five stars is due to the layout of the tables. Awkwardly placed and somewhat cramped, the seating arrangement takes away from what otherwise was an excellent dining experience. The star of this restaurant is definitely the food, and that is certainly how it should be. I will absolutely dine here again and am already looking forward to that time.

    (4)

  • James H.

    We love cary out from Opart Thai House, however, the restaurant has a great vibe, and if we didn't live so darn close we'd eat there. That's our next plan for dining here!

    (5)

  • H G.

    I'd been meaning to check out an Opart Thai for a long time. Unfortunately, the good reviews online and off did not pan out to a good experience. I don't expect to be entertained by servers, but it would have been good if the waitress allowed a smile to crack the stone of her face when a friend and I came in for a Friday lunch. We had the following items: PEANUT SAUCE SPRING ROLLS ($4.99): I thought the wrapping was thick and the peanut sauce too sweet. It was alright, but I wouldn't order it again. PAD WOON SEN with TOFU ($7.59): This is my usual taste test of legitimacy and Opart was an epic fail. Anytime the noodles come in front of me and they look almost neon orange, that's a bad sign. All roads point to tasteless. Plus, many noodles stuck together. GAENG PLA DOOK (Red curry with catfish - $8.99): I was so excited about this place that I ordered more than I knew I could eat. I thought the curry was the best thing I had eaten so far, but it wasn't near the best that I had ever eaten. I ingested a biteful of fish fat, which showed some inattention. GAENG MASAMAN (Yellow curry with potato - $8.59): My friend seemed to like it. Yet I'm still on the search for one actually made with Massaman curry paste, not just yellow curry, as well as more than potatoes and peanuts included. THAI ICED TEA ($2.50): I think they brought me thai iced coffee instead of the tea. I won't be back. The search for good Thai food in Chicago continues.

    (2)

  • A M.

    I love the food at this place. The pad thai is delicious. Worth the drive in from the suburbs!!!

    (4)

  • Prakit D.

    I typically don't order curries at Thai restaurants because they usually make it very sweet. By contrast, Opart Thai House surprised me with their curry. It was not overly sweet and had good balance of flavors. I also got Tiger Cry (charbroiled tender beef with spicy dipping sauce) for appetizer and it was probably one of the best I've had. Not lots of Thai restaurants offer this item on the menu. Basil chicken with high spicy rating was also tasty and came in a big portion that you'd probably need a box for to go. The selection on the menu also includes some Chinese and Japanese dishes but why bother? I went to Thai restaurant to get Thai food. Plus, China town is nearby if I want Chinese. There is also other locations surrounding Chicago so this review only applies to the one on S. State Street. Relaxing atmosphere and well decorated interior, friendly and attentive staff, large portion of food at a great price. Can't stress enough about this place. Opart Thai House is an outstanding place if you are craving for Thai food.

    (4)

  • Liz B.

    As a recent inhabitant of the South Loop, I am delighted to have found Opart Thai as my go-to Thai delivery place. Excellent food, but a little long of a wait on the delivery (which some would take as a good sign due to popularity)- we were quoted an hour and twenty minutes, which was spot on. I ordered the Pad Woon Sen, which was delicious! My friend ordered some sort of very spicy basil noodle dish, which was also excellent. I have to repeat what many yelpers have suggested- get the Tiger Cry, it is absolutely phenomenal! Tender little marinated nuggets of beef and a really tasty sauce to dip it in. Very tasty, well priced dishes. I look forward to ordering many more dinners from Opart in the future, but I can only hope the delivery will be faster.

    (4)

  • Sasha R.

    I was wildly unimpressed. Not every Thai restaurant has to be great for me to be happy, but after going weeks in Douglas with no Thai food, I was fiendin'. While there are MANY Chinese restaurants near-by (not my thing), this seemed to be the only South East Asian place in the area. So I went.. I got the Pad Kee Mao with tofu (they call it something else here, but I was assured it was the same thing) and it was spicy, but otherwise completely bland. Vegetable spring rolls? Even blander. Fool me once... and I'm an idiot who will most likely go back again. So I did. This time I got the Pad Thai (I was previously under the impression that doing Pad Thai wrong was impossible). BUT.. the tofu pieces were measly and the whole thing made me ache afterward. I suspect that sneaky effer MSG was involved. Oh well. I went home to the north side for the weekend and made up for that nonsense (shout out to Cozy Noodle).

    (2)

  • Nicole C.

    Super tasty. I had the pleasure of eating here last week and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If Im getting Thai food with another person I find it fun to order different things off the menu and share so we can try more than just one or two items. This is just what we did at Opart, and it worked out really well. We had won ton soup, fried rice, and Pad Lard Nar. Everything was EXCELLENT. The service was good too, and the restaurant was really nice. Huge portions, seemingly authentic food, good service= A+.

    (5)

  • W C.

    Originally I was satisfied with Opart Thai but my current pick up experience let me know that I shouldn't come here again. During my first pick order, I asked how much it would be to put pineapple in my pad thai with chicken, the lady said $1.00. Okay, that's fine and the food despite not being spicy when I asked it to be was fine. Also the lady gave me part chicken part pineapple, which was fine with me, as she only charged me $1 and gave me less chicken. Fast forward 2 weeks where I put in the same order. Not only is the portion a lot smaller, there's less chicken 4 pieces of pineapple, and I get charged $3.00. ($1 for chicken and $2 for pineapple). When I called in, the lady said the person last time must have charged incorrectly, it's $1 for meat to be added to pad thai and $2 extra for anything else. Unfortunately for her, I still have the receipt which clearly marks the part pineapple part chicken and I asked last time how much it would cost. I would have been completely fine with it if she charged me an extra $1(I wouldn't have asked for pineapple ever again being how little they gave me this time), but since she wants to charge whatever they want whenever they want, I just won't go back. Also, it's extra for no ice Thai Ice tea(which makes sorta sense as you get more liquid), but for $3, I should have just asked for less ice. Maybe I should let it go, but I hate it when the restaurant changes what they charge on you ,without telling you. Their pad thai wasn't even that great(It's a wet version, but the noodles are clumped together) so it's really no big hardship to avoid. I think I rather go back to Yummy Thai. Any other recommendations for pad thai in the city?

    (1)

  • Darren F.

    this is my favorite go to place for thai food since its in my local area. like everyone else here said, you have to try the tiger cry appetizer here if u haven't. the pad khee mao, pad see ew, pad thai, curry fried rice, and basil chicken is also amazing and full of flavors! its a decent portion they serve and the price is pretty reasonable. this place makes the BEST thai ice tea that i ever had before! sometimes if I'm around the area, i would just go in and get a thai ice tea to go lol. the service is very friendly and the decor is nice, very nice place to dine in.

    (4)

  • Theresa N.

    I survived freshman year of grad school living in a dorm by ordering food from here. Being forced to eat cafeteria food was not pleasant, but on the weekends when it was closed and we had to find other food options besides ramen or instant mac n cheese, Opart Thai was always a first choice. I couldn't believe I found such decent thai food that delivered to my area. It's fresh, relatively non-greasy, and always satisfying. I've also dined in the restaurant, which is clean with prompt service. My favorite things to order is the Pad King, Panang or Green Curry, Basil Fish, Tom Yum, Pad Thai or Pad Kee Mao, which should tell you that almost everything they have is good! However, I've found that the spice level that you tell them can have a lot to do with how good it tastes. A few times when they've forgotten to ask me how spicy I want it, or I've just neglected to tell them, or the few instances when they've messed up and made it mild instead of hot, I've found the food significantly bland. So make sure you specify what you want! I will keep coming here as it's the best thai restaurant in the South Loop.

    (4)

  • Andrew L.

    Not really sure why I've been waiting so long to try this place out. It's not that far from my place, and their prices are very reasonable. Plus, my friends say that they really like it. I must be an idiot to have waited so long. Finally tried it. The Pad Thai is very sweet and flavorful which I like. The Khee Mao Noodles are spicy and right on target, very good. I always get the noodle dishes extra spicy and they always come out with the perfect spicy-ness... The curries are good as well. The fried rices are adequate, but come on, we're not going to Thai restaurants for their fried rice - the noodle dishes and curries are what we like, and we like Opart Thai House noodles and curry. I like it so much, that I have been ordering carryout from there at least twice a week... I haven't tried anything else yet at Opart, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Eat Here.

    (5)

  • Jennifer L.

    This was the place I took my parents when they visited because they're consistent with good service and food, they have a nice interior and easy lot parking. Delivery is fast. Dine in has good service. No complaints at all

    (5)

  • Stacy G.

    This restaurant is in my neighborhood, so I checked it out last year and the first time kept me coming back. I always have pad thai and it's delicious, served quick and a great price. I have also tried the cucumber salad and the tom kha soup -- all tasty. Sometimes it may take a minute for a waitress to take your order, but just flag one down and they'll come by. I eat here at least twice a month, so I recommend it to everybody! There is also free parking in the back!

    (4)

  • Ashley R.

    Wow, there are some really delicious dishes at this restaurant. My personal favorites are the Peanut Lovers, which strangely comes with cashews, and the fried catfish dish. The catfish is cooked perfectly, with a sort of flour breading. Even though it's in a sauce it's still nice and crispy. Also, if you're a carnivore, you must order the Tiger Cry. It's morsels of beef, slightly charred on the outside but juicy and tender. Strange name, tasty dish. We came on a busy Friday night for my mom's birthday. It was a little confusing to figure out how they were seating people, but it didn't take long before we had our own little spot. Since it was mom's birthday, we indulged in a few drinks. The house drinks are a little too sweet for my taste but they are fine. (I should have just got my standard gin and tonic.) They also have the requisite Thai beers. The service was okay, but on busy nights it seems like they never have enough people. I would recommend coming on off hours and not during the dinner rush. The food is really great but I'm docking it a bit for service.

    (4)

  • Kelly S.

    On my first night of a week long business trip to Chicago I made arrangements to meet an old friend at Opart. The restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived so we asked to be seated at a table for four since we knew we were going to order several dishes and split them and the tables for two were too small for that. The waitress was clearly irritated by it, but we were polite and thanked her for accomodating us. We sat there for at least ten minutes before she came back to even bring us water, and tried to escape from the table when she brought it without taking our order. We caught her before she ran off and ordered an appetizer, a salad, and two entrees (although she tried to just get our appetizer and salad orders and then "come back for the rest of your order when I bring it out"). We said no, let's order everything now and just bring the two courses first. Not sure why we had to suggest/explain this to her. Being that we are both vegetarians we ordered the tofu satay, larb tofu, pad see ew and some other dish, both with tofu. We were busy catching up so we didn't at first notice how long it was taking for us to get our appetizer. The satay finally showed up and again, since we were busy talking, we didn't really examine the dish (didn't think we had to). I took the first bite and realized it was chicken. I was telling my friend just as she took the first bite, and her eyes got huge when she bit into it. We weren't able to catch our server's attention (this would become a theme for the rest of the meal), so we weren't able to tell her about the satay until she brought the salad. She gave a perfunctory apology and said, "You ordered everything with tofu" and took the plate away. We ate the larb tofu while we waited for the satay, and the flavor was very good although the tofu was soft. I've had larb tofu at many Thai restaurants all over Washington, DC where I live and the tofu was always served semi-crispy. Also, Opart is the only Thai restaurant where the larb was served with a wedge of lettuce as opposed to sitting on a bed of lettuce. Not having knives at the table made splitting the lettuce a messy endeavor. The tofu satay came toward the end of the larb and it looked like mozzarella sticks with peanut sauce on the side. No presentation whatsoever, and isn't the definition of "satay" that it is served on sticks? Unless it was dipped in the peanut sauce it had no flavor. As a side note, tofu satay is a menu item, it wasn't a substitution so one would think that it would look a little more appetizing. Our other two dishes showed up and were put on the table without the empty plates being picked up, including our appetizer plates. Again comparing Opart to every other Thai restaurant I've been to, the place settings are usually one small plate on top of a dinner plate. Opart gives you one plate. Since our plates had peanut sauce and larb juice all over them we had to (again) make several attempts to flag her down, and when we asked for clean plates she once again made it clear that she was irritated. She brought the clean plates but still left the empty appetizer dishes and now also left the dirty appetizer plates, so our table was overrun with dishes. We tried to flag her down to come pick up the empties but since more tables had filled up and she was all the way across the restaurant at the bar talking to the other servers it was an exercise in futility. I should say here that we were not in the slightest bit rude to her at any point during the meal. Maybe because my friend and I hadn't seen each other in so long that we didn't want our evening to become about the terrible dining experience we were having, but it's also because we're nice people who have both worked in the service industry in the past. The pad see ew was very good. The other dish, a mixed vegetable plate with tofu, was very bland. We had ordered everything "hot" and the only slightly spicy dish was the larb. I had to request the spice set for the rest of it, and at first I was brought soy sauce. I've never even seen a bottle of soy sauce in a Thai restaurant before. I flagged her down (again) and asked for the rice vinegar with chilis. She brought it out but rather than the small green chilis it had sliced jalapeno peppers (!) in it. That wasn't hot enough either. She never once came to refill our water. We finished the meal without letting the horrible dining experience put a damper on our time together. We declined dessert although I would have loved some sticky rice and mango. I just didn't want to go through what it would have taken to find the server to order it. I'm something of a Thai food addict and I was looking forward to ordering from Opart again during my stay since I'm staying at McCormick Place and my options are limited not having a car, but my experience there last night was so bad that I am not going to risk ordering delivery from them since there's no telling what will show up

    (1)

  • Mutya G.

    We came to Chicago for the taekwondo nationals and after a long day of tournament we are ready for some good food. This place has one of the best Thai dishes we've ever had and we're from California. The spiciness is way out of this world. The favorites are basil chicken, pad see ew and prinking pork. It was so good we had them deliver the following day also b

    (5)

  • Tina C.

    Opart Thai is my favorite Thai place in the city. I'm usually not the biggest Thai food fan, but I keep coming back here 1-2 times a month (and not just because my boyfriend loves Thai food!). I know that Pad Thai is generally a safe choice, but for being a safe choice, it is definitely more flavorful than pad thai served at other restaurants. Yes, it's pretty greasy, but it's definitely not dry. The crying tiger is my favorite item on the menu. I'm generally not a beef person, but it's so tender and flavorful! The curries are quite good too, and I'm glad you can choose the spice level (I'm a big fan of green curries). I've never tried the drinks (mostly because I'm cheap), but it looks like people like them- maybe I'll try one the next time I go :) The prices are reasonable and the staff is competent and responsive (and my water glass was re-filled often). It's a great go-to place that's nearby, affordable, and tasty time after time.

    (4)

  • Dusty K.

    You like Thai? Tie good, you like shirt? Simpsons jokes aside, the place was decent. Either I'm not a Thai fan or I didn't try something that knocked my socks off. Living so close, I'm sure I will be back eventually to try something new.

    (3)

  • Jacqueline C.

    3.5 Stars supposedly this place is on the Chicago list of hidden gems. although I have a hard time believing it after eating at Thai Pavilion in DeKalb, IL (the true hidden gem of Thai). pad thai was good, I've had better. If I were to do this dish again I would prefer beef instead of chicken because this is a very light pad thai (not too rich, light in color, not unique). curry dish was delicious. Nothing to complain about. nice decor. friendly staff. affordable in price. The food was not mind blowing fantastic but it was good. we wanted thai and we got it!

    (3)

  • Charles H.

    WOW! If you like curry and chicken this is the place to go... Being that my fiancee is 1/2 Thai we have to venture out from time to time to try new thai places. One weekend she calls me after her dinner with friends and says that she has found my new favorite place Thai place... All I can say is that she is right. I have gotten the Geng (sp?) Curry four times and each time it gets better (1 dine-in : 3 delivered). I found that if you have some nan bread around that makes the meal complete. It is white chicken breast, sweet potatoes, and a mild yellow curry that rivals any restaurant I have been to Delivery can be a little slow, but it is only because they have like two drivers and a ton of orders on the weekends. Bang - For - Buck Opart is in a league of its own... EDIT: 5/15/11 - I have to remove one star from Opart simply for the reason of finding a better Thai curry. Since I only award 5 stars to the best of a particular genre the title of best Thai Curry is now with Tipparos. They also have an amazing selection of Asian beers. The prices on certain items are a little higher but worth the cost IMO.

    (4)

  • Kara K.

    If you want some good-ass Thai food at a a good-ass price, you can't beat Opart. I haven't been able to find Thai food this good since the Starbucks Street Toughs mercilessly uprooted Amarit from the corner of State and Delaware. My homegirl, my daughter and I popped in here one night to get our Thai dining experience on and had an amazing time. For an appetizer, we had the Tiger Cry which are tender, perfectly seasoned morsels of beef which will literally have you crying as if you were bitten by a hungry tiger--except these tears will be tears of joy. We also had The Moo Ping, succulent and tangy pieces of pork on skewers which had us frothing at the mouth. For an entree baby girl and I had our world rocked by the shrimp Pad Thai and the Rama Chicken. My homegirl had the Pa Ped Pla Dook ( I love these names), the fried catfish which came with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. The service isn't top-notch--you have to ask for things repeatedly and it's sometimes hard to understand the servers- but they are very friendly and will do what they can to accommodate you. The State Street location is very beautiful and modern, with a full bar and nice bathrooms. There's plenty of street parking and if you're lucky, you can cop a free space in the back. The best part of it all is you feel like you got the deal of a lifetime when they bring the check. I love this place.

    (4)

  • selena i.

    I absolutely love this place. Delivery is always fast and efficient. 3 best dishes in my opinion: 1. Tiger cry 2. Pad kra praow with chicken, I love it extra hot and its hot! 3. Gaeng panang with chicken, best curry ever I've eaten in the restaurant a couple of times and the place is impeccably clean and the decor is quaint. Definitely try them out!

    (5)

  • T J.

    Unbelievable food. We eat here at least once a week. Their Pad Thai is the best I have ever had. I was not a big Thai food fan until I ate here- Now I crave it all the time.

    (5)

  • Tish N Aqui F.

    Yummmmm! We have been big fans for quite awhile now! Tiger cry, perfectly charred, tender, high quality beef. Coconut curry catfish, light sauce, well balanced sweetness and spice, with a hint of basil. Pad Thai, hands down my favorite in the city and near suburbs, add cilantro, GOLDEN! Service is hit or not. What I mean is Service with a Smile. :) I always get food whether dine in or delivery in a timely manner. But I have experienced slight rudeness from time to time. No biggie for me tho. These times have been few and far between Overall great Thai!

    (5)

  • Buddha N.

    Looked for a good Thai place and came upon this gem in chicago. Must say place is nice and roomy and food is on point. Ordered the fried tofu with sweet chili sauce and an order of the fresh spring rolls and it was very good. Tofu was fried on point and dipping sauces were good. The girl and I ordered pad Thai with tofu and also a egg noodles dish with brown sauce with shrimp and broccoli and it was really good could've used a lil more chili sauce but it was good all together a good experience and cheap our bill came out to $24 and some change will be back the next time im in the city

    (4)

  • Heather M.

    Let me start by saying that I am usually NOT a thai food fan, however a friend of mine convinced me to give this place a try. I am super happy that she suggested it because it was sooooo yummy! For appetizers we tried the Tiger Cry and the crab rangoon...it was life changing (LOL). The Tiger Cry (strips of char broiled beef w/ a sweet n spicy sauce)...the beef was perfectly tender and the dipping sauce added to the perfection. The crab ragoon was also great, some places can seriously fail on crab ragoon so I was a little skeptical on ordering but it was perfect! For my entree I stuck to what I knew...Chicken Pad Thai(Im a beginner dont judge me lol). The Pad Thai was good but wasnt extroadinary, the next time I promise to be more adventurous. In addition the great food, the bill came to under 26 bucks for 2 people with two entrees and two appetizers...needless to say I will be returning! PS: theres FREE parking behind the building..take advantage :)

    (5)

  • Erron F.

    this place is great! I can't believe we have lived in the neighborhood for 4 years and didn't try this place until last week. We've now been there twice. the food is wonderful and not terribly expensive. try the sampler to start. It is a bit fried, but still very tasty with great flavors. I have had different noodle dishes both times and both were great. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food. worth trying.

    (5)

  • Min C.

    This place is popular with my colleagues, but it has a lot to do with the fact that the food is half decent and within a 3 minute drive. The person who answers the phone for pick-up/delivery is always always always EXTREMELY rude. Talking to him pisses me off and it's a shame since the middle-aged man who delivers is usually the sweetest guy. The food is mediocre. All their curries taste the same (a friend ordered for me once and picked the wrong one--I genuinely did not notice until my friend realized her mistake when the order was already on the way). When actually going there to eat, the server is almost non-existent. Comes in once to take your order, then one more to take your money. With the exception of the one delivery man, everyone else is ridiculously rude. I'm usually not this catty in reviews, but honestly their rudeness makes me feel less guilty about this review. Not worth it. I've had better food and service at Ma & I.

    (1)

  • Bettina S.

    I LOVE this place. I've eaten inside the restaurant a number of times, and the service is fast and friendly. The food, well the food is pretty fantastic. It is officially my new favorite Thai place, since a Hyde Park spot that will remain nameless does not deliver as far north as I live. The delivery is also fast and friendly... Actually, I don't think I've ever had nicer delivery people bring me food.

    (5)

  • Reva H.

    Best Thai food I've had in Chicago. Spicy means spicy!! Decor - Good Price - Reasonable Staff - Friendly My must try's: Tiger Cry Crab Rangoon Pad Kra Praow

    (5)

  • andy b.

    I would give this a 4.5, but since I can't I rounded to a 5. Not the best Thai I have ever eaten but definitely the best I have found in Chicago. Tiger Cry is a must order if you like beef. Probably the best egg drop soup I have ever had. Egg rolls and spring rolls are both really good. I have had numerous main dishes and they are all good.

    (5)

  • Geli N.

    Thai spots are rare in the pilsen-bronzville area so I am delighted to find Opart near my neighborhood. The overall experience exceeded my expectations. The peanut lovers dish is made with my taste buds in mind and the fragrant Thai fried rice is scrumpcious! When we discovered that a dish contained oyster sauce the server was kind enough to replace it since we are vegan. In addition to the amazing food, Opart is spacious and well decorated which is hard to find in any Thai restaurant throughout Chicago. Even if I relocate to the northside I would travel to the Chinatown area Opart Thai for an authentic Thai meal.

    (5)

  • Angie M.

    After living in the S. Loop for 6 years we have seen restaurants come and go but Opart has a solid fan base and is our favorite! The food is consistently good, prices are reasonable and the waitstaff is always attentive. I recently had the Bami Pad Lard Nar but subbed rice noodle instead of egg noodles. It was excellent! The only 'negative' would be its a challenge to find parking. The lot in the back is terrible since there are few spaces for all the businesses that need it.

    (5)

  • Jen H.

    Really good food. There's already a spot in my heart for a Thai restaurant here in California, but this is pretty close to greatness. Again, I was here on a trip with friends and we stopped by for dinner (once dine in and once take out). We ordered fried tofu, pad thai, shrimp fried rice, and pad see ewe. Loved the pad thai! I think I might even like it more than my favorite Thai place here. It was delicious. The food was light and not heavy at all. The shrimp fried rice was amazing too, it was just right in flavor. Not too much and not too little. I wasn't a big fan of the pad see ewe but it's not one of my preferred Thai dishes in general. The tofu was appetizing as well, but nothing outrageously great. We also ordered soup when we had Opart Thai for the second time and that was delicious. The restaurant decor itself was really nice, very elegant but casual as well. Parking is street only (I think), but wasn't terribly difficult to find spaces anyway. Honestly, no complaints here, except that it's four hours away by airplane for me. The next time I'm in Chicago, I'll be back here.

    (4)

  • Diana T.

    This is my fave Thai restaurant down south. When I'm sick of the usual Chinatown fare, I go for some Thai. The one thing that I really love about this place is that when they say spicy/hot, they MEAN IT. So for those who are faint at the tongue, beware and choose mild (which actually might be spicy still). I love their tom yum soup, which I usually get with fish. It comes in this cute hot pot but they actually give you a substantial amount of soup. It's so flavorful and not like any other tom yum from other thai restaurants. I love their tiger cry, pad kee mao, and panang curry. I've tried the usual pad thai and pad see ewe and those were pretty good too. Overall, this place serves up the right flavor with the right amount of heat. Free parking in the back!

    (5)

  • Brandon T.

    I will admit I am an amateur when it comes to Thai food, and haven't had a ton of different places here in Chicago. I urge everyone, vegans being an exception, to try the Tiger Cry when you go. Not only was it amazing in my opinion, but I heard every table around me ordering it as well. It was in fact so good, that the regulars at the table next to me commented as I got it that "I was in for a real treat.". With a smile on there face they both watched as I ate it to see my reaction to the dish, which needless to say was a good one. Also had the wonton soup which was actually the worst thing that we had ordered for the evening, and the reason we had intended to come here in the first place. It was just bland, and completely casted under a flavorless shadow by the Tiger Cry which came out at the same time. For entree's the first was pad thai, which ordered at medium was still very hot, but also good. Next I got adventurous and had the red curry with duck. It was in a coconut sauce and was suppose to be spicy, but I think they forgot to put the heat in as it was overly sweet, and I couldn't really enjoy it as much as I would of liked to. I think if made correctly it could have been fantastic, but I still ate most of it so it wasn't too bad. So the soup was bad, entree's decent, but that Tiger cry appetizer saves the entire review for this restaurant and will definitely keep me coming back for more.

    (4)

  • Catie V.

    oh.my .god. this restaurant was amazing. the food was sooo reasonably priced, it was DELICIOUS, the variety in dishes was vast, relaxed and trendy ambiance, cute decor, aesthetically intriguing waitstaff.... the entree that i ordered was called 'peanut sauce lover': now yes, it sounds like the title of a bad 80's love ballad, but this dish is anything but tasteless; in fact, it's explosive ;) rice covered in spicy peanut sauce, macaemia nuts, and an assortment of vegetables. it was the best thing i've ever hard, really. i tried the fried shumai and wolf cry appetizer: fried shumai has a light, not too fishy flavor, tender, comes with a tangy vinaigrette sipping sauce, oh so amazing. wolf cry: now, this meat was prepared extra well, which was good because it added a smokey burnt flavor to the meat, but i preffer my meat to be tender and at about a medium to medium rare. aside from that tid-bit, the wolf cry was great. yeah, if YOU people out there ever have the chance to go here, i highly recommend it!

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    Food is excellent, fresh, and always piping hot. Make sure to order their crab rangoons, super yummy! The interior is nicely decorated, clean and large. It is always busy inside, but usually easy to get a table. Prices are low, and quality is high. Definitely worth coming to for real Thai cuisine. Would have been 5 stars but service was a bit slow, but good nonetheless. Recommended.

    (4)

  • patrick l.

    Good food, fresh food, good price, free parking, good service and nice decor. Tiger cry is the bomb.

    (5)

  • Y B.

    Had a group dinner here then ate here on two separate occasions with my husband. Thoroughly enjoy it. Nice dishes, decent prices. Service is prompt.

    (4)

  • Michelle L.

    The area that I work in has very limited options for lunch, so when my coworkers brought me to Opart a couple years ago (which is slightly out of the work neighborhood) I was pleased to get a taste of Thai for lunch! But it's been a while since I was at Opart, and we went again for lunch today... I don't think the staff has a clue that people have jobs to get to and don't have all afternoon to linger over a long lunch. I have things to do, places to be! Seriously, a 1.5+ hour lunch at a Thai restaurant is NOT acceptable! We actually ordered within 5 minutes of sitting down, but then the apps took forever and came out at different times, I think it was about 20 minutes before they came out. Then, the entrees didn't come out for another half hour, and again came out at different times! I realize you may be busy, but hire another cook or reduce your menu size, lunch (at least for me) is not something I want to (or can) spend too much time at. The food itself was good, my shrimp dish with chili paste, onions and bell peppers was pretty tasty. The Crying Tiger app and fried shrimp in paper app was very good, but the fresh spring roll was not very appealing. There was something off about it - I don't know if it was the warm tofu with the slightly cold veggies, or the sauce that was put on top - but it was not appetizing. Perhaps this was an off day, maybe they were busier than normal and couldn't handle the orders... I'll for sure go again, but will make sure I don't have a meeting scheduled after lunch.

    (3)

  • Andrea R.

    Now I just don't hand out 5 stars to anyone, but after almost 10 years of trying to find good thai food in Chicago Opart Thai House well deserves 5 stars after the delicious lunch I had there today! Don't expect anything here because it's a no frills restaurant, which means inexpensive prices. I think the trick to Opart is knowing what to order and if it wasn't for fellow yelper, David I, I would have had no idea what to order. We started with the Tiger Cry (David's suggestion) and the Shu-mai (my suggestion). I"m not a big meat eater, but the Tiger Cry was so good it could convert me into a carnivore. The Shu-mai was good as well, but nothing special...probably wouldn't order it again next time. But you MUST try that Tiger Cry. For my entree I ordered the Tom Yom noodle soup...I was full from the appetizers by the time it arrived, but it was too delicious not to eat it. Luckily I have lots of leftovers so I'm anxiously awaiting dinner time. I also had a taste of David's basil fried rice, which waaaayyyy better than any fried rice I've ever tried. I'm not in the South Loop too often (although Opart Thai House may get me there), but I was happy to learn that Opart Thai House delivers downtown! I know where I'm ordering thai food from next time...and if you're in the mood for some authentic Thai food you need to order from here too!

    (5)

  • Irene O.

    I'm so happy that my neighbor took me here! I found the shrimp to be perfectly cooked in the soup we ordered and the pad thai was super tasty!

    (4)

  • Ben A.

    I don't have a lot to say about Opart Thai, but what I do have to say is good. This is pretty much the only thai place I order from anymore. I normally get the pot stickers and the pad kra praow (extra spicy) which together run me about $14.00 and give me leftovers for the next day. I normally like my food at face melting temperatures and after a few orders of explaining that I like my food very hot I now get an excellent, fiery basil chicken every time I order. I can't say much about the service since I always get takeout from here, but the people I've talked to over the phone always have been helpful to me and have learned to make my favorite thai meal to perfection. Bottom line: great price, great food. Whenever I mention this place I realize I'm not alone as a lot of other people I know have tried it and love it as well.

    (5)

  • Jelly C.

    This has become my FAVORITE Thai restaurant! The boyfriend and I have been here 3 times in the last few weeks and I love it! I always liked their food. I really think they have the best duck curry but then we had this dish called tiger cry or tiger eye or something like that and I crave it so often! It is under appetizer. It is wonderfully flavorful slices of tender beef cooked to perfection! My stomach is growling as I type... We also always have the chicken satay as well. For some reason though, we always find ourselves coming in for lunch and never dinner. I don't know... just saying. =)

    (5)

  • Mista C.

    I cannot say enough about this place! They have amazing food, great service, lovely decor, the perfect atmosphere for a date, and good prices. I have never been disappointed here-their carryout is great, their delivery is timely, and dining in is really a great experience. If you're looking for Thai, look no further.

    (5)

  • Meredith G.

    Obsessed with their green curry! Its soooo good!

    (5)

  • Diana S.

    3.5 stars for both dine in and delivery. Both experiences were delicious. I've pretty much come to terms with prices for Thai food. For a while I felt Thai food overall in Chicago was overpriced. I was always comparing it to similar dishes that can be gotten in Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. The couple of curries I've gotten when I dined in seemed a bit on the small side. I think they look smaller than usual because there are no filler veggies. The noodle and rice dishes seem larger, especially for the price. The spiciness level is adjustable and unless you like super spicy, lean on the careful side. I usually go for medium and it's pretty darn spicy. + Tiger Cry $6.95: Tender, good char, and flavorful. + Curry fried rice with beef $5.95: Solid curry flavor, great with the beef. + Catfish with red curry $12.95: The sauce was amazing but the catfish seemed a tad too breaded and over fried. Luckily the sauce soaked into the fish. + Pad Thai with chicken $6.95: The sauce the noodles were cooked in was delicious. I could have gone for a bit more red cabbage and some fresh bean sprouts. I usually like this dish with a noodle that is flatter and a bit wider. The chicken breast could have been a little moister. However, I still liked the dish. Overall: This place is consistently good and pretty reasonably priced. We had 1 app, 1 noodle dish, 1 rice dish and 1 entree plus delivery and tip = $44.

    (3)

  • Leang E.

    I think this is the closest Thai place to me that I really like. It's not a huge spot, so I wouldn't go at a rush hour time to get a table unless you've got time to wait. They serve booze here, and I was a little disappointed that this wasn't BYOB. My girlfriends and I came here for dinner, and we got the spring rolls and shrimp shumai to start out. They were both very tasty, and was very eager to get our entrees. We ordered the chicken pad thai, shrimp bami pad lard nar, and chicken kuay tiew kee mao. The shrimp dish we ordered came out with chicken instead, and insisted that it was what we had said and that it was the reason why he repeated our order. I said no he repeated shrimp, but interestingly enough he didn't write it down. He seemed impatient to get the order and he didn't seem genuine enough to care about the mistake. Instead of insisting or offering to take it back he brought us a side of the shrimp instead, and I had to mix it in with the noodles myself. I couldn't believe the laziness. We weren't trying to have 3 chicken dishes. I'm not trying to say that the customer is always right, but don't make it feel like a hassle to make us happy. The food was very tasty, and I was able to get my friend to like a new dish that I have always liked. I will probably not sit inside again, but will order carry out and delivery based on my dine-in experience.

    (4)

  • Mary A.

    If there is one cuisine that I can't live w/o thats Thai. And lucky me, I found this gem in my neighborhood. My faves are Red curry and Flat basil noodles.The peanut curry is also delish. Great place for dine in or take out. Reasonable prices!!

    (5)

  • L T.

    Love this place! One of my favorite Thai joints! This restaurant is above average and is always consistent. Some of my favorites are the nam Tom beef salad, Tom yum soup, roast duck in curry, pad see we... I could go on! I have not tried one dish from their menu that I don't love! Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Josh K.

    This place dishes up the best Thai food in the City. We live in Humboldt Park and we still head across town to eat here. I've enjoyed a wide swath of the menu, but if you go, my only insistence is this: get the freakin' Crab Rangoon. It's like no Rangoon you've tasted. It's sweet. It's crunchy. It's flavorful. I promise. You can thank me later. We've always enjoyed good service. When we do takeout, our orders are right one, even with large orders and requests for extra peanuts, extra sauce, whatever. Atmosphere is interestingly ornate -- in a good, not gaudy way. Gold leaf armor? OK by me. Just go there.

    (5)

  • Samantha B.

    Great Thai in the South Loop! The Chicken Pad Thai here is very good and not greasy like most. The chicken tastes fresh too which is a really big deal to me. Wish there were more bean spouts, but one of the best Chicken Pad Thai dishes I've had in Chicago. I've also had the Crab Rangoon which is absolutely the best Crab Rangoon I've ever had. We've always gotten carry-out and the food is hot when we pick it up so they must be very accurate with their pick-up times.

    (4)

  • Gaurang S.

    I like Thai food, but a lot of places don't make it well. The flat noodles are either too thick, and clump to each other, or uncooked, or the peanut sauce is more peanuts than creamy sauce. This place was amazing. A couple of my friends got the tofu pad Thai, and that was great, but I loved the peanut sauce lover's special. The only complaint is that their notion of 'very spicy' isn't spicy. But to be fair, this is a complaint that is endemic across a lot of restaurants. I guess I need a 'Yes! I *really* can handle ultra spicy food' sticker on my forehead. We were a large group and got a bunch of shared appetizers, and sampled each others entrees. I think that usually works best because then you get to try different things and are more informed next time you come. And my large group, I mean eight people, which 45 minutes later became ten people, which 1hr 15 mins later became eleven people, which 1 hr 22 mins later became thirteen people. No complaints from them. They just kept stacking tables and chairs on to an end like troopers. And we just kept talking and ordering appetizers after entrees - in our defense we weren't keeping anybody from sitting down - and they were cool with it. There was more grumbling from people at our table (myself included) about our dinner mates not being punctual, but the Opart Thai guys and girls were great about it. One of the better Thai joints in the city. Going to try their western ave branch next time.

    (5)

  • Tyler A.

    The portions are smaller here than other thai places. But the prices are still reasonable and the quality is top notch. Fresh, well balanced flavor, tell them how spicy you like it. (Hint: If you like scorching hot, emphasize it because they still assume I'm a wimp when I ask for extra spicy) Pad thai, tiger cry, crab rangoon, basil chicken, any curry dish, tom yum soup are all great. The space inside is cool as well for a cheap thai restaurant. King of South Loop Thai food.

    (5)

  • Arjun K.

    Got a delivery from this place, and found the food quite good. Just giving the 2 stars since the delivery guy was very rude.

    (2)

  • KChicagoan S.

    This place is legit GOOD! Crab Rangoon's are crispy and filled generously and are a good start to any meal. Like many others, I really liked the Tiger Cry as well - spicy and tasty and the meat is well seasoned and tender. The soup is really where Opart earns the stars - all of the soups are so, so, so good. If you're a fan of lemongrass, try any of the Tom Yum (chicken or seafood) and you won't be disappointed. I love that you can eat the soups, get such amazing flavor and not feel like you've consumed a million calories - so flavorful and healthy too!

    (4)

  • Isla E.

    I can only speak for carry out Tom Yum with shrimp. It was a gift from above when I was sick a few weeks ago. It's about $8, more expensive than most Thai restaurants Tom Yum, but well worth it. They are generous with the shrimp, and the broth is um...hot and sour. Just like it's supposed to be. The interior is a lot better looking than the exterior, so don't hesitate to dine in.

    (5)

  • Herman B.

    I have eaten in at Opart Thai House, and had take out. Both ways the food is excellent. I usually get panang curry chicken, tiger cry appetizer or egg rolls, and Thai iced coffee (which can be taken to go too). The eggdrop soup is tasty but with no eggy taste (not sure that makes sense, unless you know the taste I'm talking about). I have tasted the Pad Thai and that is good too. You can choose spicy, medium, or mild. I always get the mild, but am thinking of trying medium next time. While the sit-down is a storefront looking out at south State Street, the seating is comfortable, and the decorations nice without being a distraction (except for the ornate golden Thai architectural gate in the NW corner). My sister who has been to Thailand ate there with us, and says to her it is very authentic.

    (5)

  • Jeanie P.

    MMmmMm I love Thai food.. especially CHEAP thai food. Most of the entrees here were around 7-8 dollars. Everyone enjoyed their dishes, and I had the #41 with an unpronounceable name.. something kee mao. Anyway basically it was just a spicier pad see ew. I definitely want to come back here to try more of the other dishes. Only complaint is that they brought out all the dishes really staggered, so some people had food and others didn't. I suppose it's fresher that way though... Ah and they also have a parking lot behind the restaurant! heart!

    (4)

  • Jim W.

    My review is for takeout. At the suggestion of other Yelpers, I tried the Tiger Cry, and it was excellent. Spicy beef with nice salsa-like seasoning was awesome. My Thai favorite, Pad Gra Prow, was also awesome, made extra spicy with the little hot red seeds with nicely ground chicken, this dish was a winner. Unfortunately, the pad thai was not so great. The noodles were small and not flat, nowhere as supple and tasty as the since-departed VTK. Also, the chicken chunks added to the dish were a bit too large and dry. One more thing. In picking up my food, I did not receive service with a smile, but more of a "what do you want? we have lots of customers, can't you see I'm busy?" The girl who took my order also did not manage expectations well. I can deal with a little longer wait to pick up my food, but when you say 20 minutes, make sure it's 20 minutes, don't make it 30. For pickup, I always thought a restaurant aught to be conservative...if it's extra busy and it's 30, that's ok, but don't make me wait an extra 15 minutes when I get there. That said, I did spot what seemed like a plate of hot chicken wings I would like to try next time. Also, the pad gra prow was really phenomenal and I live across the street so I'll be back for more.

    (3)

  • chris g.

    I chose this place because of favorable Yelp reviews & it was close to my abode. I ordered from their web site which I found easy to use & informative. We did takeout. I was told 20-25 minutes and it was close to that. We ordered Pad See-Iew $7. (flavorful but not hot at all), Spring Rolls $4, Crab Rangoon appetizer $5 (very ceam cheesey & rich but tasty -qty. 8.) Total bill $17.67 Everything was great considering the price. They have a new frequent diner. I owe this new find to my fellow Yelpers! Thanks.

    (4)

  • Tim O.

    Start with Tiger Cry! This to die for appetizer is charcoal grilled beef in a thai sauce and is delicious... order crab rangoon also, it is one of the best in the entire city. The Coconut milk egg noodle dish made with Maharajah Style Curry Powder with chicken it is out of this world. Prices are awesome and allow you to taste many dishes. Soups are fantastic at Opart...oh hell try everything! Best Thai in the city...they have a location on Western at 4500 all the same recipes darker atmosphere for romance dates. I love Opart Thai!

    (5)

  • Liv H.

    This has to be my favorite Thai restaurant! For some reason their crab rangoons are soooooo goooooood! The Tiger Cry was very tasty! I liked the Pad King and Peanut Sauce Lover as well! The Pad See-Iew was just ok, but it might have been because we ordered it to go. You know it's good when the restaurant is packed on a Tuesday night!

    (4)

  • Maggie V.

    Ordered takeout from Opart and was pleasantly surprised. The Tom Ka Kai was excellent, one of my favorite Thai dishes. Spice level is white person spicy, so I will upgrade my medium to a spicy next time. But very happy with this find. The delivery guy was really nice too-- can't beat that when you are working late.

    (4)

  • Gerri H.

    Everything I've eaten here has been excellent. I especially like the pork fried rice (I know I'm boring), as it doesn't have those unnecessary vegetables that fried rices usually have and it is flavorful enough to not require excess soy sauce. I have also tried their spicy beef/green beans entree (#70?), which is great; just make sure you get it medium, as it already comes spicy (and I love spicy). And of course, the tiger cry is other worldly. And I really like that my food is still hot when I arrive home with my take out (I live in Kenwood). Opart is our go-to Asian restaurant on Friday nights. I look forward to trying more Thai dishes at Opart.

    (5)

  • Amber D.

    New to the South Loop, we were anxious to find our go-to Thai restaurant delivery. After a few tries, we found it. Opart's Pad Thai and curries are amazing. Great prices and great food.

    (4)

  • Christine L.

    Big fan of their shumai. Fast service and good food that is cheap. Thumbs up

    (4)

  • David H.

    Just placed an order online to be delivered to the Hyatt McCormick. Initially the person on the phone was rushing me and told me to go online...so it must have been quite busy. Once the food arrives, I'll let you know how it is! Ok - here is an update. GOt the food 35 minutes later and it was hot and spicy and absolutely delicious. We had pad thai and chicken curry, both which were super tasty. We also had the peanut lovers special which delightful. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Nathan W.

    Delicious, quick, and affordable. I've been here twice. I don't remember what I ordered the first time, but it was probably the spiciest dish I've ever been served at a restaurant. It was surprisingly full of flavor too. To combat the spice, I ordered a Thai ice tea which was very different from American ice tea and it was hard to decide if I really liked it or if it was a bit weird; I think I'll get it again though. Gaeng Masaman: A very tasty Thai curry nothing like the curry powder I occasionally use at home. I ordered it medium spicy, and didn't notice much spice at all but so much flavor. The chicken and potatoes were good, but not very plentiful. It was mostly amazing sauce which I poured over the rice. It didn't look like that much food, but I was stuffed after eating it.

    (5)

  • Laura P.

    They read my mind when I walked in. Had my spring rolls ready quicker than McDonalds can whip up some chicken nuggets. The Thai iced tea was the best I have had in a long time.... Clearly, being clairvoyant works.

    (5)

  • Phaedra L.

    My fave Thai in the South Loop. SO good. I never go wrong when I order Thai Basil Chicken.

    (4)

  • Christine N.

    Good service. Nice restaurant. Awesome food, especially the tiger cry. Will definitely come back when I visit Chicago again.

    (4)

  • Jennifer R.

    SO YUMMY! We had the tigers cry, potstickers, pad thai and a few other things. I tried everyone's plates and it was all amazing. The prices are so reasonable and the quality is awesme!

    (5)

  • Jason Z.

    I've never eaten in this place. Always ordered take out. That being said, the take out is very good. One way I judge a Thai place, is by ordering Chicken Pad Thai. If that basic meal can not be made well, the other stuff is just going to be crap. That being said, this place has pretty decent Chicken Pad Thai. Better than that even, it's good. My friend ordered Rama chicken, which was good, but the sauce is a little watered down. You have to dump a bunch of rice in to help soak up the sauce. Oh, and they charge for rice, which seems crappy when you buy a dish that needs rice, and then have to pay extra for the rice. Oh, but the Crab Ragoon is excellent. excellent. Oh, and those 2 meals, plus a ton of crab ragoon was only $22.

    (4)

  • Allison M.

    My boyfriend and I claim this as our usual go to spot for food. Great food for a great price. We always come for the tom yung soup. You never have to really wait to be seated. Service is quick and food comes out fast. There is also a free parking lot behind the restaurant. No complaints here :)

    (5)

  • Grace L.

    The pad thai was almost 5-stars rave-worthy, but it did not come topped with fresh bean sprouts as I prefer. It had carrot and cabbage shreds instead...which is weird. Two people can share one order of pad thai. At 5.95, I wasn't expecting it to come family-sized, but it did.

    (3)

  • Shawn Z.

    Good value for decent thai food. Had a pretty standard pad thai and my fiancee ordered the Kuay Tiew Kee Mao which was a little on the salty side. Also the spring rolls were a little different - the wrappers were very thick and the rolls themselves were cut into little sushi like places.

    (3)

  • Garrett G.

    I don't always order Thai delivery, but when I do, opart is the best choice.

    (5)

  • Joan M.

    This is a family business. Mr. Opart has 2 locations in addition to this one. Started of as a tiny take out place up in the north suburbs and because of how well they did there, they opened up more, this one being the newest of the three. The food here is great! Here's a something you might not know. They won best pad thai in Chicago during a contest at Wat Dhamaram (spelling??) which is the Thai Buddhist temple (largest one in Illinois or the US I think). I will assure you that this restaurant is owned, run, and ranked by a bunch of Thailanders. The food is very good. I've seen a few bad reviews, I don't really know what's going on there because this place is awesome! Food: great. Decor: BLINGIN! Service: always friendly. Parking: I always find parking nearby. Deliver: yes! My favorite things to get: Tiger cry with a side of rice: the most tender delicious beef everrrr... if there's two of you, get two orders cause you'll be jealous if you don't have any. And i wouldn't share mine with you. Its an appetizer but I eat it as an entree Pork stick: thats not the name but pork stick is delicious Fried Pot stickers: big ol giant fried pot stickers Pad thai: best in chicago haha Pad see ew: try getting it "extra crispy" they fry the noodles so they're all crispy. I like fried crispy noodles, these are fat! its kind of hard to eat though but i love that. with beef. Curry: ALL of them are great, but I always go for the red one or the green one. If you like your food really spicy, tell the waiter you want it "extra spicy" then, you wont be disappointed. Hot and sour soup: its hot and sour and delicious Mango with sticky rice: if you've never eaten it, you probably should now. DRINKS!! don't forget to order drinks, they have a full bar! Mango tango is made with lots of mango. delicious! Just to note, I'm not thai, i'm Filipino, I just know a lot about this place and I go all the time. Go! Now! Eat until you roll over and pass out!

    (5)

  • Neecy T.

    I've lived in the south loop for about a year and a half. Opart Thai has been a part of every week. They have consistently fabulous pad Thai. I know it's lame and somewhat unadventurous, but when pad Thai is done right, it's like crack. I always switch it up a bit, adding shrimp or tofu or chicken and requesting extra cabbage, carrots, peanuts and lime. It's always so fresh and tasty. My boyfriend wasn't aware he liked pad Thai until he had opart's. Their tiger cry is marinated beautifully and always delicious. It's a signature dish and does not disappoint. The sauce they serve on the side isn't my favorite, I just love the meaty pieces dry, Mmm. I always order the staple mini eggrolls- deliciously thin crispy shells & crab rangoon- more cream cheese, not so much crab, but still yummy. One of these days I will branch out because they have an extensive menu, but I will probably order the pad Thai as well because its so darn good. Plus, their prices are a downright steal. It's the south loop's best... And yea I've tried amarit and ma&i, their's isn't even in the same league. Also, their delivery guy can always find my apartment, which is a rare occasion, so yay for understanding verbal directions.

    (5)

  • Pal S.

    The Best Thai Food in Chicago! Their fresh spring rolls, Thai curries and fried rice are the best. Food is always consistent. Highly recommended. Both the State Street and Western Ave locations have similar quality of food.

    (5)

  • Deanna S.

    I hear the food here is great, unfortunately the service needs improvement. My 10 month old daughter and I arrived around 3:30 pm, after the lunch rush, but before dinner. Perfect timing so I thought. We walked into the restaurant, both smiling. As I glanced around the dining room I assessed it as casual, somewhere between your neighborhood Chinese greasy spoon and Benihana. The dining area was spacious, but far from crowded. There was easily room for 50 to 60 guests, though only 8 were currently eating. I approached the hostess desk and was met by a tall, thin Asian woman dressed as a server. "Who many?" she asked. "Just us", I replied gesturing between the baby and I. She led us to a small two-top table in the farthest corner of the restaurant. Sharing the space were trays of dirty dishes, a trash can, stacks of menus, and an emergency exit door. I'm thinking, "No Ma'am", but I say "Is is possible for us to sit over there?" I pointed to a sunlit drenched area by a big window. The waitress looked at me square in the face and says, "No!", loudly with some bass in her voice. Maintaining my composure while balancing my 20 lb baby on my hip and 5 lb diaper bag on my shoulder I ask "Why not?" This was spoken gently, politely, with no attitude at all. I assume she is going to say because that section is closed due to light waitstaff, etc. Instead she tells me, "This", pointing to the crummy dark corner, "is the kids area." Fuming, I hold my tongue. One of the three gentleman seated nearby, a police officer, responded for me, "Kids area?", he echoed in disbelief. I laugh and ask her, Right next to the garbage? That's odd." "Yes", she says, "we prefer them out the way." Mind you, the restaurant was all but empty; plenty of space to walk freely. I was done, refused the table and walked out. Won't be going back!

    (2)

  • Jen K.

    The service was prompt and the food was delicious! I had the fresh spring roll, Gaeng Panang with chicken and mango with sticky rice. Only complaint, the spring roll came with sweet and sour sauce poured over top. It was very pretty but a bit much for me. Next time I'll know to ask for it on the side. The wine list had a lot of great by the glass options. The entrees are very inexpensive, most were less than $10. I had a glass of wine, appetizer, entree and dessert for less than $30. I'll definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Angel Maria R.

    Found this place on here and I am glad I did. Take out order ready in 10 mins, good portions, delightful springrolls, tasty crab Rangoon, and I'll be back pad Thai!! Oh and free parking in back

    (5)

  • Jason N.

    Consistently good service and great food! Not giving five stars because every table I've ever sat at there wobbles, but it doesn't stop me from going there once a month. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Matt G.

    Opart's a great Thai place in the South Loop, and a good value too. I've been fairly vanilla in what I order (Chicken Pad Thai), but it hasn't disappointed me yet. I also am a fan of their Crab Rangoon and Thai Iced Tea(?). One word of advice though...it'll be a bit more edible if you go pick it up as opposed to having it delivered. Some delivery times can take up to one hour.

    (4)

  • Lisa L.

    My husband and I rely on this place when we're feeling lazy and want delivery. I always get the bami pad pak (add BBQ pork, spicy), and he tends to mix things up. The delivery service is great, and always arrives quickly (even in terrible weather we've had prompt service). We moved slightly out of their delivery area, and they've actually been nice enough to come out to us. Definitely give this place a try.

    (5)

  • Tuyen T.

    Typical Thai restaurant in my opinion. Nothing over the top, but pretty decent. I got the panang curry which was good and spicy. Friend got the pad lard na which was a little too saucy for her liking. Shared the chicken satay - average. Service was good, decor was nice. Washroom was clean. It's in a random location, no problem finding street parking (with the pay boxes) but the sign on the door says there is parking in the rear - which I didn't see until after I paid for parking. darn.

    (4)

  • Karen G.

    I went to Opart because of the excellent reviews it got. I was disappointed for many reasons: First, there was only one server and one "helper" for the entire dining room so service was very slow. Second, the Egg Drop Soup tasted like fish, the Pad Thai was mediocre, and the Curry Massaman was lacking flavor. I've had much better thai food, however the prices were very good. I hate to leave a bad review but I also think people should know the truth. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

    (2)

  • Karl Z.

    I order delivery from here all the time, largely because they're the fastest one around. When I'm hungry, I want food. I live only 3 blocks away, but I've gotten food as fast as 11 minutes and I'd say on average it is less than 20 minutes. Even though the service is fast it isn't always the most friendly, but with the speed and quality I can't complain too much. The food is good, and there are some items on the menu I just crave once in awhile, like the tiger cry, duck curry, or the pad kra proew. Everything I've had is good, though once in awhile the chicken can be a bit dry. I'm also not a huge fan of their pad thai, as I've had much better elsewhere, but there are enough good things on the menu that I just stay away from that. Also, eating in it seems the food quality is just slightly higher than delivery, which is to be expected for the most part, but even the delivery food is of very good quality.

    (4)

  • C T.

    We always get delivery from here. RE: APPETIZERS/DRINKS The Tiger Cry is AMAZING (the sauce it comes with is awesome, too and my friends use it to put on their other dishes, we always ask for extra) . I think their Crab Rangoon and sauce are good (I think the best I've ever had). Spring Rolls are a little disappointing, but not terrible. It's just that I really love the Spring Rolls (and sauce) at Noodles in the Pot back when we lived on the Northside and haven't been able to be satisfied with others. Make an informed decision regarding the Fried Chicken Won tons, you think it's going to something like a gyoza the way it's described, but it's really just a piece of crispy won ton with BARELY any ground chicken in a small section of it. The first time I got it I called to say I got plain fried won tons, but they said they didn't have plain wontons, so I looked closer and saw there was a little part that was supposed to be chicken. Cucumber Salad is pretty standard, pretty delicious. My brother loves the Thai iced tea. RE: ENTREES/NOODLES/CURRIES We like their Pad Thai (both the chicken and the tofu) a lot and their Panang curry. We've also had the Red and Green curries and have enjoyed those as well. I think I've had better curries elsewhere, but they are still pretty good. They come with rice and sometimes I wish they had a noodle option. I always get an extra order of rice, too, b/c there's always extra curry leftover with just the one rice it comes with. Peanut Sauce Lover's Chicken is also very good. Curry Fried Rice is also very delicious. PORTION comment: noodle dishes are slightly smaller than other Thai places, but good with the Crab Rangoon (I think there are 8). Also, we always get an extra order of rice whenever we get curry. DELIVERY tips: if you want Thai hot sauce, you must ask for it or you won't get it. If you want chopsticks also, you must ask for it.

    (4)

  • Rahul S.

    I showed up here w/ some friends last night completely famished after having only eaten a bowl of cereal all day! Lucky for me, the food was super duper, w/ portions to match the flavor!! So we started off w/ some fresh spring rolls, peanut sauce spring rolls, spicy fried tofu (ground chicken w/ fried tofu and hot peppers), and the papaya salad. Everything was so yummy, particularly the fresh spring rolls and fried tofu. I can't even say enough about the portions, they are HUGE! Next time i'd definitely like to try the crab rangoon as I swear every single table had an order except ours :) For my entree I had the Panang curry w/ beef. The curry was sooo delectable and fragrant, and the beef was incredibly tender. It was such a treat, and not only was the price crazy reasonable at $7.95, it included a massive bowl of rice as well. I was so happy I scarfed down every last drop of the curry. I ordered the curry 'hot,' but it wasn't as hot as I expected, nothing a few drops of the chili sauce can't correct (as noted by Kathy P)! I can't wait to come back, I 'heart' Opart!!

    (4)

  • Alan A.

    I took an old friend who just returned from a stay in Chiang Mai to this restaurant, and she had only compliments for the food. The Tiger Cry was as good as advertised, and the noodle and curry dishes were quite satisfying. The user friendly feature was to give people an option to rate how spicy they would like their dish to be - we all ordered "hot" and it was just right for our chili-craving palates. Would return again without hesitation.

    (5)

  • Paulina Y.

    Omg I have loved this place for years. I love the Tiger cry is so delicious, fried shrimp spring rolls (awesome). Now I work in the suburbs and Yes they have a location in Wilmette. All 3 locations are always spot on Never any discrepancies.

    (5)

  • J G.

    Always order this in, never actually been there...soo I usually order the curry fried rice which is sooo good and they give you enough of it for like 3 helpings. Their pad thai, basil chicken, and spring rolls are yum too. =) I definitely need to try more things here! Big portions for a reasonable price!

    (4)

  • Jon N.

    We were in town for a conference at McCormick Place and wanted to get away from the crowds. So we used Yelp and walked less than a mike to some of the best pad thai I've had in awhile! We also had a spicy Houman beef and that was delicious. The satay children could have been spiced a little better but it was good. Overall we left bloated and fell asleep at the conference...

    (5)

  • Imran A.

    Hands down the best Thai restaurant I've ever been too. I eat here at least 3x a week and I'm never disappointed. If you eat in, a recommend the Whole Fish with curry sauce.

    (5)

  • Ben-Laurie W.

    Crab Rangoon rocked and tiger! Pad Thai and soup was a B-

    (4)

  • Michael N.

    Great food, with great service, at a great price! Top of the list for truly awesome Thai cuisine!

    (5)

  • Tina N.

    I've never actually eaten at their location, I've always just gotten delivery. The food alone is 5 stars (the price and the portion are just right). I love thai curry so much that I haven't tried anything else from here. But, man, their chicken gaeng panang is SO GOOD! The only downside is that it always takes so long for their delivery. I don't live that far away, and it always takes more than an hour for the food. And they've screwed up the order a couple of times, and it's too inconvenient for them to fix the order since it takes so long. If they were quicker, I would order from here all the time. But, sometimes, their curries really are worth the wait.

    (4)

  • Brandon B.

    Although I feel like I put my life at risk walking here from the McCormick Center, this really was a great place. After surveying the sleek interior, I expected an overpriced captivity. But this was just just as cheap, if not more, than the other Thai places I have been to in Chicago. Fast service, and the food was excellent...tasted very fresh with great vegetables. I wish this place was closer! Just don't walk/park south of here

    (5)

  • Eye R.

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! The young dude who works at the register can be pretty rude but the servers have always been very nice. Even on their busy nights, the food is usually prepared quickly. Some favorite dishes one must try: Crab Rangoon - I have had many a crab rangoon and this place gets it (and the sauce) right! Tiger Cry - this beef appetizer is just plain amazing with the special secret sauce they conjure up. Tum Yum Shrimp Soup - mmmm delicious! Careful if you don't like spicy food though. The "mild" is a little spicy itself. Pad Thai - one of the tastiest renditions I've had the pleasure of having. And don't forget to order a Thai ice tea. The ones here are really good.

    (5)

  • Natalie M.

    A solid 3.5 stars. The food is tasty, VERY reasonable(my entree of red curry was $7) and authentic. The red curry was on the thinner side, but I did appreciate being able to adjust the level of spicyness to suit my taste. I must disagree with other reviewers who claim the portions are large- no they werent SMALL, but large would be enough to satisfy 2-3 people easily(at least in my opinion) which these portions did not do. The service was good- not great, not bad, just good. The highlight of my meal was the Thai coffee/ice tea- WOW, I didnt even know I enjoyed Thai drinks until tonight. Yes, the bathrooms are VERY clean, the decor is very nice, with an open feel to it, dark wooden tables and a calming navy blue on the walls. if you are in the area and dont wish to eat in Chinatown I suggest giving Opart a try, they do have a parking lot in the back, and most likely you will find something you enjoy.

    (3)

  • Varsha L.

    My boyfriend had the Tiger Cry and it was really good, better than what I ordered actually and I am not a big meat eater either! Its a must try! I have had the pad thai here, its ok, not as flavorful as Thai Garden in Schaumburg-that is my absolute fav so far!!! I had this flat spicy noodle dish last time,Kuay Tiew Kee Mao it was ok... I have never eaten inside only carry out.... Crab Rangoons are good too...

    (3)

  • Max T.

    It's not quite Sticky Rice quality, but this is easily the best Thai food in the South Loop by many a mile. I've only done take-out/delivery but never been disappointed.

    (4)

  • Kevin L.

    Best Thai food on the South Side. The panang curry is ahhhwesummm!!! I like this place. Just good food. Not too pricey, nice Thai decor. I have tried a lot of bad Thai food in this city that made my stomach hurt, but not this place. Its near Chinatown, but does not feel like you are "going to Chinatown." There is a small parking lot in the rear and plenty of metered parking.

    (5)

  • A R.

    This is my go-to in the South Loop. I've eaten here at least 20 times (all delivery or carry-out). The naem sod is great, the massaman curry, kee mow, and pad thai are all no-brainers.

    (4)

  • Chichi O.

    4 stars for the food. Must try is the Tiger Cry appetizer. Mai Tai was delish! 2 stars for inattentive service. Water glasses were not filled at all during dinner, and my entree was extra spicy, so that was not too fun. Will certainly go back again! Food was very good.

    (3)

  • Omar A.

    The best Thai food in the City. Super clean. amazing service. great prices and fast. Start off with some nice spring rolls and a order of crab wontons. Then Order the curry fried rice with the Pad Kra Praow. Never get sick of this place. And also no need for hot sauce. they specially make it spicy or however you wish. great family and friend setting and parking is in the back of the building for free, which is nice. Highly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Leyla A.

    The Malaysian restaurant we wanted to eat at was closed down, so we ended up here and ordered so much food! It was cheap, fresh, and tasty. My favorite was catfish in red chile sauce with green beens, pad prak something or another.

    (4)

  • Andrea N.

    I fancy this place over Thai Garden (Schaumburg). Unfortunately, I live too far to enjoy a quick dinner. I definitely recommend it if you are in the area. I give high marks for the noodle quality here. It's soooo good here that I've never tried any of their non-noodle entrees.

    (4)

  • Rachael J.

    The food here is excellent. They use real Thai chili, and "hot" is like what you get in Bangkok. The flavors vary between dishes so you can construct a meal with spicy, sweet, savory, etc....

    (5)

  • Y L.

    Recently moved to the South Loop and was looking for a new Thai Place. I have ordered from them several times both for delivery and pick up. The delivery is always pretty fast (30 min or less) and the food is always fresh and delicious. I found that both the portions and prices are very reasonable. So happy to find a yummy Thai place in the neighborhood.

    (4)

  • Double L.

    Opart really means "Tastiness Squared" in Thai. Since reluctantly checking this place out a few months ago I would say we eat here about once a week. We went back the next day after the first time we went in. We generally get the same things but I have been happily surprised lately as we have branched out a bit. Everything we have tried is excellent, fresh and never greasy or lacking flavor. Two words, "Best Crab Rangoons Ever". Aside from the fried starters they have some excellent and unique options on the menu. There is a spicy noodle dish similar to Chou Fun but less grease that is awesome. We recently got the fish soup that has changed my whole outlook on Asian soups. Spicy, limey and full of really nice tasting white fish, it actually had more fish then mushrooms in it. Weird but tolerable. The staff is really friendly. It seems to be the same three girls every time we go. They are nice and all good servers. It seems the very few bad reviews on this place reference terrible service. We have been here many, many times and never experienced that. There is one server that is not the happiest lady but knows how to do her job. The place has a full bar and a 'Sangria' type special drink which isn't bad. Stop by and give it a Thai. RrL

    (5)

  • Nathan M.

    Awesome service, amazing prices, great food. I'm inclined to think those 1 star reviews are jealous competitors because there is just no way.....even if they were having an off day I can't imagine rating them less than a 3 based on the immaculate interior alone. Best crab Rangoon and mango sweet rice I have ever had. Cannot believe the low prices.

    (5)

  • Deborah E.

    Opart on the Northside, Opart on the Southside - my my my, I'm a lucky woman! I am currently temping on the southside and a co-worker says to me today "hey, do you like Thai food? Wanna go to a place called Opart?" HELL YES, I exclaim. Opart is my favorite Thai food restaurant - and I completely forgot that they have a restaurant south of the loop. I am pleased to report it is just as good as the northside location. Their menu is a tab bit abbreviated from the northside location, i.e., no shrimp toast (one of my favorite appetizers), but I'll live............ We ordered perfectly fried crab rangoon, Pad Kra Praow (Sauteed basil and hot peppers with ground chicken) and Gaeng Keow Waan (Green curry, Thai eggplant and green beans sauteed in coconut milk with chunks of tofu). I am tellin' ya - their curries are to die for! I had not tried this Green Curry before and what a lovely taste treat it was! YUMMMM! I have had the massaman curry before at Opart North and it is fab. Nice ambiance, fast courteous service and delicious Thai food - made my whole day.

    (5)

  • Brett K.

    Just another tiger cry and khao soy review but god damn that stuff is amazing! So tasty! I don't have much to say that hasn't been said quite a few times in the other reviews but if you like thai curry at all you HAVE to try the khao soy at Opart. It's worth a trip from anywhere in he city, for real.

    (5)

  • Jenifer B.

    Ugh! This place was just plain BAD. First walked in, its very pretty. We had plenty of time to observe the art on the walls as the staff was inattentive and we had to wait a long while before anyone even paid us any attention. Its not like they were busy either, maybe about half full. The prices were all over the place. Overall, their prices aren't bad, but $2.25 for thai iced tea? Its tea, condensed milk, sugar, done, what about that costs more than $1.50? The rest of the prices weren't really that bad, but there was a good reason why. We had fried tofu as an appetizer, and that was good....but how can you mess that up? It was the only good part of our meal. I got the pad thai and my boyfriend got the panang curry. Seriously, when grocery store instant pad thai is better than your restaurant's pad thai, you are doing it horribly horribly wrong. It was a squishy mess of noodles that tasted like it had been dumped in an overly sweetened unidentifiable orange muck. I paid a dollar extra for the driest, blandest chicken I've ever had. The boyfriend's panang curry with beef was the most minimalist curry ever: it was exactly curry sauce, beef, and rice. The beef was also dry and bland tasting, and even though he ordered the curry medium hot, it was almost saccharin. Not a bit of spice to it, just coconut milk and copious amounts of sugar. Never returning to this place again. Blech blech blech!

    (1)

  • Eric F.

    Super great! Very nice atmosphere with a fantastic staff. Very hearty servings for the price. While their standard Pad Thai is quite good, I highly recommend the #42 - Khao Soy and their Banana Egg Rolls for dessert. When friends visit, this is one of our first destinations.

    (5)

  • Paul K.

    The pad thai is outstanding! So is the basil spicy noodles, I believe it is #41. thank goodness the food is good, the service at best is below average, getting a bit better.

    (4)

  • Abby M.

    I went here last week with some friends for dinner - and I am finally officially a fan of Thai food. My cousin has tried to get me to eat Thai since I've lived here, but I always thought I didn't like it and would say no. I can't believe I missed out all those years. I guess I need to now make up for lost time! Our server was very nice and didn't rush us and allowed us to take our time ordering. He actually didn't take our dinner order until after our appetizers were cleared away, but this worked out very well because our entrees came up pretty quickly. We had the Tiger Cry, Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce Spring Rolls. I loved the Tiger Cry and Chicken Satay, but was only so-so on the peanut sauce spring rolls. I think that is because I am not the biggest fan of peanut sauce. The hot sauce with the Tiger Cry is so good, definitely get this appetizer. I had the Kuay Tiew Kee Mao with chicken (medium) and it was amazing. It says it is hot on the menu, but you can make it mild, medium, or hot. I was craving it again the next day. Everyone at the table really enjoyed their dishes and only one person took home their leftovers, everyone else cleared the plate! I would highly recommend going here with friends, for a date, or for take out! Prices are great (cheap!), portions are large (but not ridiculously huge), it's BYOB, the service is great and the restaurant is small and bustling (reservations are a good idea). I look forward to going back...and soon!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth T.

    My hubs and I come here fairly often. The food is consistently good, and he likes that he can order dishes as spicy as he likes. :) I would probably give it 3.5 stars overall--there's nothing in particular that outright stands out, but I've never eaten anything even remotely bad. The atmosphere is great, parking is wonderful and service has always been super friendly. One of our regular favorite spots.

    (4)

  • caroline k.

    I've been on the hunt for semi-decent Thai food in Chi-town, and this place and Sticky Rice are up there. Had the spring rolls and tempura as appetizers - both were enormously huge, especially the tempura plate which was overflowing - and the pad thai with shrimp (a bit on the sweet side) and "broccoli lover" with chicken (a bit bland, seemed more like a Chinese stir fry dish than Thai), and some hot jasmine tea. Service was quick and friendly, restaurant was spacious and brightly lit. A good find, I'd be here more often if it weren't so far south.

    (4)

  • John S.

    This place has the greatest crab rangoon I have ever tasted. Everything else was good. Service was ok for us, no problems. Can't wait to try other menu items.

    (4)

  • Val R.

    It was very good for the price of the dishes! Def try if you are in the area. Service was good and fast. Only thing that I didn't like was they didn't have sushi on the menu. My drunken noodles dinner plate def. made up for it!

    (4)

  • Trevor S.

    Overall, a pleasurable experience. We were greeted promptly and courteously, service was fast and attentive and the catfish excellent (thanks, former reviewers for the inspiration to order the catfish). We didn't have any drinks and I don't know how large parties are handled, but my small group had a good experience and liked the interior.

    (3)

  • Kristin C.

    Lately, for some reason I find myself on a big Thai kick. My friends went through this years ago so I guess I'm just a late bloomer. Lucky for me, one of our destination-worthy lunch places at work is Opart Thai House. I must say, this place makes Duck Walk seem rather busch league. Even Opart's Cucumber Salad seems somewhat superior. . . What to order here? The menu seems endless - from catfish to very solid vegetable dishes, Opart Thai covers many bases. I enjoy ordering anything extra spicy (preferably with lots of veggies and chicken). Last time I visited, I ordered a lovely flat noodle dish with cabbage, chicken, and snap peas. Mmmm-mmmmm. Don't skip the appetizers either - especially the spring rolls with peanut sauce. Opart's decor is noteworthy as well - very clean and classy, not a tad overdone. The staff is always friendly and prompt (even though sometimes you have to get your own sauces. And DO get your own sauces because they can make any plain, white rice a spectacular side). I will be back again and again! P.S. Duck Walk, I still love you. No hard feelings here, big guy.

    (4)

  • John G.

    Love it even though it's lit like a cafeteria.

    (4)

  • Maria M.

    Surprisingly GREAT THAI FOOD! I was a little skeptical in trying out the place after reading some of the bad reviews but good thing i followed my instincts to try it and It was good food and great service. I actually came back the next day again to try other items on the menu.

    (4)

  • Markita S.

    Best chicken basil and crab rangoon I've ever tasted. Fast and consistent service. This is my favorite Thai restaurant ever.

    (5)

  • Janette L.

    Best Pad Thai. I would typically go to the Oparts in Lincoln Square growing up, so I was curious to check out this new location. Definitely a more trendy interior but same good food. I went with a large group and they accomodated us just fine (lunch on a Sunday). I am glad to see that Oparts has now basically covered most of the Chicago area with the LS, North Shore (to go only), and now South Loop locations. Now I can get my favorite pad thai where ever I am.

    (4)

  • Daniel C.

    I really enjoy Opart. Their offerings are the typical Thai fare, but they do a pretty good job. I always order the Tiger Cry, which is spicy grilled beef. Highly recommended. Also good are the Tom Yum Soup (my favorite in the city) and Eggplant Beef. Dishes here can get very, very spicy, such as their Kuay Tiew Kee Mao, so unless you can really handle the heat, don't go with the very spicy option!! Or else you will end up ordering lots of Thai ice tea! Despite how good the place is, I have never had trouble getting seated immediately. Decor wise, the restaurant looks very elegant, with beautiful pieces of art on the wall. Plus the bathrooms are clean (a huge contrast compared to the Chinatown restaurants down the street). By the way, they have parking on the back of the building complex, so no need to look for street parking.

    (5)

  • Julie S.

    My then-boyfriend introduced me to Opart. He used to live/work in SE Asia, so I completely trust his taste in Asian food. I love Thai and have my own personal favorites. The first time we went, he convinced me to let him order though. I now have even more favorites! Some things I order frequently at Opart include: -the Tom Yum soup (Big bowl, chock full of fresh ingredients with a non-overwhelming lemongrass taste. Lots of straw mushrooms!) -the Tiger Cry (When they say "tender" beef, they really mean it -- perfect! Love the sauce too.) - sticky rice (I love to make little rice and Tiger Cry balls out of it.) - cucumber delight salad (Great combination of sweet and vinegar plus a jalepeno kick. Good for resetting your palette and cutting the spices in the other dishes.) - pad see-iew (This is my Thai equivalent to mashed potatoes. I order it when I just want comfort food, but I never like it sticky or bland -- theirs is neither.) - pad king (They use really fresh ginger which makes a big difference.) - pad ped tuah (I love the green beans and Thai chili in this dish.) - pad ma moung him ma pan (The cashews and onions are nice and savory.) - gaeng keow waan (Not usually the biggest fan of green curry, but I love this one! Eggplant, green beans, coconut milk... tasty) - gaeng gari (Sweet potato and coconut curry, two of my favorite things in one dish.) - anything with peanut sauce! I think their portions and prices are great. I don't want mounds of food. I want a good amount at a good value. My favorite way to go to Opart is with a group, so we can sample a bunch of different dishes. I can never decide on just one! I usually like a full-bodied wine, but for Opart, we bring sweeter whites as our BYO. Selections that we have found that pair well include: gewurtztraminer, reisling, muscado, chenin blanc , etc. The sugars help to cut the spice in the food. I wish I could comment on the desserts, but I have never left enough room! Note: I actually frequented both Chicago locations. I didn't notice much of a difference in food quality, so I just chose one to post my review under. I think the one in Lincoln Square has a little more intimate, datey vibe and it is so convenient to have the liquor store next door for BYO purchases. I like the bright, group and family-friend vibe at the State St location too though. Different, but both good depending on your preference.

    (5)

  • Christin L.

    These guys know me too well. I should buy stock. Reliably good massaman curry, which has become my comfort food, and is not always on the menu at other Thai spots.

    (4)

  • Michael B.

    This is my favorite thai restaurant in the city. I love the tiger cry and always go for the pad se ew which is great. I highly recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Fiona G.

    Heard alot of good things about this place. When we got there it was as loud as a high school cafeteria and the service is poor. Crab Rangoon is delicious though...Better for take-out.

    (2)

  • Jia M.

    My second favorite place for Thai. I was here a while back and got takeout. This is only a few blocks away from my home, so it's more convenient to come here than my favorite, Thai bowl. I got the crab rangoon, the fried rice, tiger cry, and the pad see-ew. Everything was delicious, but the crab rangoon and the tiger cry(especially the tiger cry) were simply outstanding. Service performed up to par. I called my order in and the food was ready in 15 minutes, which was what they stated over the phone. I was back last week and the take-out service is still timely. Food is still great, although this time the pad see-ew was slightly off. I'll change my review accordingly if this turns out to be the norm rather than the exception. For now, however, Opart is probably one of the better places for Thai in this neck of the woods. Prices are reasonable, carry-out service is great, and they have extended hours on the weekend. I would still have to give the nudge to Thai Bowl, though (the one in lincoln park)

    (4)

  • P B.

    Good thai food. I particularly like the peanut sauce lover and the veggie fried rice. The massaman curry is weak, though the green curries are good. Delivery is not particularly fast, and they've twice turned me away ten minutes before the listed delivery close time.

    (4)

  • Orly M.

    Stuck in my hotel with no decent food nearby and a super expensive hotel restaurant boasting boring American food, I combed Chicago Yelp for some Thai food. After my nasty Chinese lunch, I wanted something lighter to nourish me for my long day tomorrow. I had a simple craving for a spicy fish dish and rice noodles. I'm easy to please. My one complaint is that there is no appetizer sized tom yum soup! I don't need 9 bucks worth of soup. I don't have a fridge. Way to make me feel lonely! JK. But I did want some soup and they said "no soup for youuu" I combed a ton of menus -- my choices seemed to be deep fried catfish or a whole snapper. EEEW, I don't like fried and i don't like bones. I just wanted a stir fried white fish. So, I ordered the Pad Kra Praow Pla- Sauteed sole fish with Thai basil and Thai hot peppers. Well, it wasn't spicy AT ALL. And I asked for it spicy. Maybe I didn't sound like I could take the heat. AND the fish was definitely fried and not sauteed. But whatever, my rice noodles soaked up that greasy fish and sauce really nicely and it was all yummy in my tummy. I'll sleep like a baby. In fact, I'll probably order the same thing tomorrow night, but order it pet pet and see what happens. My delivery came super fast....I was actually wandering around looking for some kind of uncaffeinated beverage when the delivery guy called me. I had my food within 20-30 mins, not the 45 quoted. Which is awesome, because it was still hot! Wooo hot food. UPDATE: I got the tom yum soup and it was gooooood. It was very citrusy, which was different. Nice and spicy. And not greasy at all! highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Escape C.

    This is good fast take out thai food. I know that it is also a sit down restaurant, but the quality of the food is more the take out type. The pad thai is good, and so are all the appetizers from egg rolls to fried wontons etc. Don't expect amazing gourmet thai, and you will be pleasantly surprised by this above average take out.

    (3)

  • Melissa M.

    I enjoyed it even tho i've had waaaayyyyy better thai. However it deserves points for being walking distance from MY HOUSE. hahahahaha even tho (i think??) it's a chain. lol

    (4)

  • Randy R.

    This is decent, standard fare Thai in Chicago. If I could give it 3 1/2 I would, as I think it is better than many of its peers, but still not special. The prices are good, the staff is friendly, and the food is solid. As with other equivalent Thai restaurants, the soups and curries are definitely the highlites, but be sure to specify spicy if that's what you want, and hope they take you seriously.

    (3)

  • Renee W.

    I like this place, the spring rolls with peanut sauce and the tiger cry are excellent. I return almost every week because of the service, and consist ant quality of the food.

    (4)

  • Crystal H.

    This place is amazing. I had the crab rangoon and the red curry. It was amazing. That's all I have to say. oh and reasonable!

    (5)

  • Monika J.

    Loved the food nice place in south side good service and nice ambiance

    (4)

  • Eldhose S.

    This was really good Thai food IMHO. The best part about it was the price. I can't begin to tell you how surprised I was about the prices, in a good way. Very good Tom Ka soup, and the green curry was perfect. I'm not sure what authentic Thai tastes like, all I know is this was good food.

    (4)

  • Clara P.

    The tiger cry at this place is delish!!! I don't eat Thai food much unless with friends, but I am craving to go back to this place. Price is reasonable as well. Came here with a large group with a 2 tier cake and the staff was very accomadting.

    (4)

  • Jeanette J.

    I go to Opart as often as once a week for dinner have consistently great food. We usually ask for mild spice in the food and they do a great job of accomodating us. Our standard order is a hot and sour soup (served in a heated caldron at the table), and either pad thai, chicken rama, or khao soy to share at our table for two. Miang Sa-Wan is something a novice thai eater should definitely try! Parking is easy to find in the back lot or on the street at a meter.

    (4)

  • Stefan L.

    Excellent Thai food at very reasonable prices. Big fan of the crab rangoon and Pad Thai.

    (4)

  • Heidi O.

    Let me just say that the Khao Soy here might make the top 10 list of best things I've ever eaten (and constantly crave). Authentic Thai iced coffee. Yummy sauces and Tempura. Save room for Klouy Boud Chee. Absurdly cheap.

    (5)

  • Joe S.

    First off, I have to admit that I live in the building above this place..that being said, I like to think that I can still maintain my objectivity. This place rocks. I have ordered so many times from it, that I have settled on my favorites. The combination fried rice with beef, pork, and steak, or I go for the shrimp. The servings are big enough for two. I normally order out and have leftovers for tomorrow. The egg rolls are great too. The atmosphere in the restaurant is pretty cool as well. They have dark wood walls, spacious tables and a great staff. They may even have free internet if that is your thing. It is great for big groups too as it does not ever seem crowded, I think they do a huge take out business.

    (5)

  • Jedd J.

    Food: ***** Very consistent, always excellent. Try the Neau Sa Ded appetizer. The curry dishes are fantastic and the Pad Prik King is amazing. Menu is expansive and prices are very good. One thing is inconsistent: Medium... Mild is mild and hot is HOTTT, but medium ranges in between and skews towards hot. Their hot is much hotter than most Americanized restaurants. Design/Decor: ** Because there are no booths, dividers, or private spaces, the single room feels a bit like a cafeteria. The chairs are tiny and uncomfortable (typical for many restaurants). Dim the lights, install a few comfy booths (perhaps elevated a step or two), and add ambient music to make it cozier. Service: ** Food arrives quickly and the servers are normally pleasant, but they can be inattentive even when idle. (Keep my water glass filled, and when I ask for water, fill all the glasses on the table!) Overall: **** Issues noted above are not show-stoppers, and superior food makes them EASY to bear. I've been to many Thai places in Chicago, and this is the best I've found. Best restaurant in the south loop.

    (4)

  • Shannon S.

    My husband and I tried this place lastnight and were very pleased. Several people have recommended Opart to us, but we just never thought to eat here until lastnight. I like my food really spicy and I have to say that they delivered! My husband does not like spicy at all, and he also enjoyed his food. Their menu is huge, which I love! Their prices are also great. They also do carryout so we will definitely be adding them to our list of places to pick up from!

    (5)

  • Esfand N.

    A strong contender for my favorite thai restaurant in Chicago. The Tiger Cry appetizer was fantastic. The chicken with basil was above average, but not the best I've tasted.

    (4)

  • Annette S.

    Went here with some girlfriends before a movie and it was my first time. The place is pretty small and quaint, a good date spot for that one on one time. I had the Panang Curry Chicken which I LOVED! I had wide noodles instead of the rice and probably would have preferred the rice better but I had a taste for Noodles! I was an avid fan of Vongs Thai Kitchen on Hubbard in downtown Chicago so I really wasnt trying to like any other Thai place...but this one changed my mind. The drinks were superb! I had a Thai Margarita on the rocks, we also had a Jolly Rancher Martini which really turned it up a notch! I will be back there very soon! The only negative is the parking.....the lot in the back is VERY SMALL and if you are in a SUV the manuvering can be tricky.

    (4)

  • Denise H.

    Opart has really good food and the atmosphere is nice if you choose to dine in. The Thai iced tea is very good. Every time I dine at Opart I have a very good experience.

    (4)

  • R K.

    I'm so excited that I (finally) found a thai place in this city I actually like! I've tried their crab rangoons, which do live up to the reputation from all these reveiws. Their green curry (my standard dish) was exactly right - it was had the appropriate amount of spice (you can of course have them adjust this as well), and had the correct seasonings/ ingredients. I think all the items on their menu are under $15 (apx 7-10) and they have free parking!

    (4)

  • Marcel M.

    I love thai food. My wife is half-thai. I eat thai food at house parties. This is the closest reliable thai joint in the Near South Side/South Loop area. My only complaint is the portions, but they do make up for it with the taste. Oh yeah, take out is great. Park illegally on the west side of state street across from that cafe au lait place. Our takeout order for tonight? Beef Laht-Nah & Chicken Pad Thai The result? Satisfaction & Acid Reflux

    (4)

  • Meredith B.

    We ordered delivery from here on New Years Eve. They quoted us an hour in delivery time and were there in 20 minutes- amazing! We ordered the spring rolls, which were fine though nothing special. The tofu panag curry was amazing though- I definitely recommend it to all the vegetarians out there. The pad thai was also good, though again, nothing special. However, a 20 minute delivery on New Years Eve and good, cheap food earns it 5 stars in my book. I would definitely order from here again!

    (5)

  • Isabella W.

    We came here for Easter Sunday since we didn't have reservations elsewhere. To our liking, it was empty to fit 30 ppl (for better or for worse). I had the pad see ew (which is typically served with regular broccoli), but they used Chinese broccoli, which is a plus. Someone at the table had green curry which was decent.. but the Pad Thai was small and bland, and iced coffee tasted like splenda. Overall, the food was ok but the price made up for the average food, so i give this place 2.5 stars.

    (2)

  • aneel u.

    The food? Outstanding. Always tasty, always a great value, and always hot (whether you eat in, take out, or get it delivered). The prices? Can't be beat. Entrees range between 6-10 bucks, and you will definitely get your money's worth. The staff? Leaves something to be desired...the delivery guy is one of my absolute favorite people (always smiling, even in the midst of a blizzard), but the kids who answer the phone can be a bit d-baggy.

    (4)

  • Edward H.

    I was excited to try out some hopefully good Thai food near homebase. I regretfully say the excitement was short lived. We came in as a group of 9 and one of my friends asked if they could have separate checks - 2 checks for 9 people isn't that bad in my book. The server promptly shot over the evil eye and ignored the request. Next, my gf asked about the differences between a couple of their entrees - the reply was a snippy "Well let's see: the color, the ingredients, the flavor..." NO SHIT SHERLOCK! What was Harvard thinking turning down your application? After we ordered, they forgot one of our entrees - when we asked about it, the server blamed us for not saying "I want musaman curry" Hey Einstein, when you ask us what we want and we reply "musaman curry" it's probably safe to assume we are ORDERING THE FREAKIN' FOOD. During the entire meal, no one came by to check up on us. The staff was too caught up in trying to close up to provide proper service. At the end of the night, I finally realized why the server ignored our request for separate checks. She raped us on gratuities with a whopping 20%. Having worked numerous years in the hospitality industry, I understand charging gratuities for larger parties. HOWEVER, I think it was pretty damn presumptuous to charge 20% (when you provide service that deserves 10%). I'm not a cheapskate - I tip 15% for shitty service, 20% for good, and 25% for great service. But the tribe has spoken, even though the server didn't deserve it, she would get her much undeserved tip - albeit $0.76 short of her projected figures. But she actually had the gall to come yell at us about being shorted $0.76. This is where we had a much heated (at least on her end) and very entertaining (on my end) debate about proper restaurant etiquette and the rocket science of proper gratuities charges. "I punched it in the computer and it came out 18%" Quite the genius this one - 18% charge POST TAX (W-T-F). My reasons for not coming to this place ever again? Shitty service. Their registers are set to fleece customers of their money regardless of quality. Crappy masaman curry (how do you mess up potatoes, chicken, and curry?). Here's a message for our server - The next time you try to rape your customers with your gratuities charge, how about you actually do your job and provide some service?... If not, at least a complimentary reach around?

    (1)

  • Sarah Q.

    We are serious about our Thai food--we even went to Thailand for our honeymoon so we could experience the real deal--and I haven't been able to find a Thai restaurant that's up to par. Until now! You can tell if a Thai place is decent by how good the red curry is, and Opart's red curry (coconut milk-based) is amazing--I get it with tofu. The thai iced tea is pretty good but strong. I've also tried the pad thai, but it's just okay (which is why I can't give it 5 stars). The atmosphere is really nice for a Thai place--I watch HGTV like a freak so I know what good design is, and Opart truly impressed. I like their wall of Thai crowns, they're just beautiful. AND the prices are very fair so it won't blow your budget.

    (4)

  • Chia S.

    Talk about rude.... The other day when I called for takeout, the waitress that took the order had a very rude tone when I miss hearing her asking if I wanted takeout or delivery. I figure maybe she was just having a bad day so I decided to bring my friends from both out-of-town and few locals there to give it another shot. We went there last night and the same waitress came to served us. She was again had a very mad-looking expression and was not really helpful at all. She forgot one of our order which my friend had to inform her. Then during the whole course of dinner, she did not even come once to check on us yet she expected us to pay for the gratuity that was already included since we had more than 6 people. As my friend did the calculation, he found out that the included gratuity was actually 20% and not 18% as the waitress claimed, so I decided to skip some short change and gave her about 19.50% tip and she had the audacity to come and ask us for the change!! This place used to be great but I have to say that I'm just embarrass to bring my friends there now with all these bad experiences!

    (1)

  • Julia T.

    Stay away from this place and go to Ma & I on Roosevelt in the South Loop. Thai food is my favorite asian dish and I know what Thai places are good and this is not the one. The food here is bland, their Thai iced coffee is watered down. Only good thing to say is that the place has cute decor.

    (1)

  • Russ S.

    So far, everything I've tried on the menu rocks. The crab ragoon is a must. Portions are not skimpy, & the entire menu is priced low considering the quality and quantity. Quick delivery service makes this a great impulse order as well.

    (5)

  • Andy S.

    I've been to this place in my recently new area twice. First time: went their with my girlfriend, they sat us right next to the front door and spent the first 10 minutes freezing. After 10 min, we flagged someone down and asked to move away from the door...this was in late November so it was freaking cold. The restaurant was pretty busy and it took a little while for them to take our order and get our food, but no big deal. Food was awesome, crab rangoon was especially good and the curry I had was great. Second time: I don't know how the food turned out since we never got the chance to order. They tried to sit us down by the door again, even though the place was half full, and we asked to sit closer to a heated area where we wouldn't freeze. We sat in the middle of the place, right in plain view, and waited for 20 minutes (literally) while the lady boy who sighed when we asked for a better table kept avoiding us. Seriously, the dude sucked. In conclusion, this place is pretty good if you place an order for carry out, I'm not gonna go there again to eat in the restaurant for sure.

    (2)

  • P P.

    I really like this place. Though I have had more authentic Thai food elsewhere, this is definitely a great neighborhood restaurant with some solid food. If you say spicy, you will definitely get your spicy. I love that the place has a relaxed feel to it. The servers are consistently great. Their pirce is very reasonable...though their portions tend to vary....I guess it depends on the cook. This is my go to spot if I want a quick bite in the area.

    (4)

  • Susan L.

    I guess good food always come in smaller portions. This would have to be my favorite thai place, despite their portion size. This has been a place for me to keep on coming back. I usually order Khao Soy, Basil Chicken, Peanut Sauce Lover. Khao soy is egg noodles with chicken in coconut curry soup. Sometimes they would put to much curry soup that it end up being too soggy, but majority of the time, they make this dish pretty good even if the noodles end up being kind of soggy. For the Basil chicken-who ever knew white meat chicken taste so good? I personally don't like white meat chicken, but basil chicken is good on their rice. However, it is little pieces of ground of chicken, which I did not expect it. It is still very tasty nevertheless. I also like how there are different degrees of spicy-ness. I tend to eat things that are very spicy but medium is pretty spicy enough for me to tolerate. They have free parking available which is always a extra plus in the city.

    (4)

  • Matthew A.

    Update 2/17/07: Since my original review, I have been to or ordered from Opart several more times, and still no bad experiences, though I have never brought a large party here. Original: 4 stars because of the slightly lower prices (they would otherwise get 3 stars from me due to the average taste/menu). The taste is just as good as any other Thai place, but the prices are much more reasonable than other restaurants in the area. Service is quick and friendly. They appear to have a full bar. I would say their portions are just a little small, they need to make them slightly large and retain the same price and they will get my business at least once a week.

    (4)

  • Linda N.

    finally got the chance to eat at the restaurant. very cute place. it was empty when we first got there but it was also 5pm. service was great. i ordered the green curry which was very good. definitely satisfied with dinner. =) btw theres a parking lot in the back so when you need your thai fix you don't have to worry about trying to find parking.

    (4)

  • Sarah L.

    I can't believe it's taken me this long to review Opart. This has been our go-to Thai place for the past 2 years. The food is good aaaannd it's pretty cheap! I used to live up north, so we used to order deliveries and take-outs from the one on Western all the time, before moving to South Loop. But I later realized that the 2 Oparts make my favorite dish differently--I like the taste of the one @ South Loop better (menu #68), it's more flavorful for some reason. I also like the ambiance of this location a lot more. PS-if you really like it spicy, tell them to make it Southeast Asian spicy--they usually don't disappoint.

    (5)

  • Chris S.

    Everything about Opart is just a slight step above most other Thai restaurants. The inside is simple, but very well done, with a beautiful display of Thai crowns and a massive, beautiful gold piece near the front door of the restaurant. The rest of the place looks simple and clean, with dark wood in a spacious dining room. The food is very good. I had a curry that was spicy and hot (as I asked) and was full of great fresh flavor. Spring rolls and soups are also excellent. The service is friendly and quick. There is also a full bar. All around, a really good Thai restaurant that I look forward to getting back to soon.

    (4)

  • Mary I.

    I went here w/ 2 of my friends for quick dinner thank to Yelp! It had a pretty laid back atmosphere and there were quite a few people who were ordering take-out. We had the Tiger Cry as an appetizer, Khao Soy, Basil Chicken, and PeNang Curry for our entrees. All of which were pretty delicious. I would have to agree with everyone else in that the portions are smaller than other Thai places but yet we were all really full when we were done w/ dinner and actually have leftovers. For all of you who are used to going to Thai restaurants and only eat half and save half for lunch the next day, this place won't give you those large portions you're used to, but you will be full at the end of the meal. I thoroughly enjoyed this place and will definitely return. Our total for 3 people was about $13 each including tip.

    (4)

  • Clint C.

    Okay, so I would actually give this a little closer to 3.5 starts, but I think I may have had a few boring dishes that detracted from my overall opinion. That being said, I look forward to going back to try some of the other dishes, because there seems to be quite a bit of variety and originality on the menu. Atmosphere: I've only done takeout here, but the inside seems very pleasant, clean, and dressy-casual. Service: Again, I've only done takeout, but the staff is fine over the phone, and my order is always ready by the time I get there (15-20 minutes). Quality: The other reviewers aren't joking when they say get the Tiger Cry... awesome. I've also had the pad thai and one of the curry dishes which were also good. The portions are more than adequate. You probably won't have any leftovers, but you will be full. Price: Cheap. This place is a great deal all things considered.

    (4)

  • N B.

    Love the food here! The atmosphere is fun, and the drinks are yummy, too. Had a few girls night out dinners here, and we had a wonderful time each time.

    (5)

  • Ginny L.

    This is the favorite Thai spot for most of my family, which is unfortunate because I'm not a fan. Every time I try a new Thai place, I order the pad thai as it's my favorite, but something about it here just tastes wrong to me. If my family insists on going here, I order mee krab, because that's delicious at Opart, but my recommendation is that if you're a pad thai fanatic like I am, go further south a block or two for Thai Oscar or Spoon Thai.

    (2)

  • Sooyon H.

    I loved the fact that there was a parking lot in the back of their restaurant and it is conveniently located right next to a Chase Bank. My friends and I decided to share a couple of items on the menu: shrimp shumai, chicken pad thai, and the beef pad-see-ew. The shrimp shumai was steamed to perfection. As for the chicken pad thai, they presented the entree in separation of the noodles from the veggies. It had a really sweet consistency to the sauce, which was a little bit too much for me. Their beef pad-see-ew was a bit disappointing. I'm so use to the greasy consistency of receiving a great combination of flavors for the dish. Perhaps, I'll have to try their other dishes and see what else they are capable of executing well!

    (2)

  • o k.

    .crab rangoon - fried well and the sauce is a little spicy in addition to tangy. .chicken pad se ew - on the better end of pad se ive had. plenty of greens and chicken .green curry w. chicken & eggplant - ordered it spicy and they got it done. this was super tasty, not too much coconut milk adn the eggplant was perfectly cooked. great thai food delivered fast for a good price.

    (4)

  • Michael D.

    I love this place, I was introduced to it by my aunt and been a fan ever since. I typically order to go and pick it up. The wait time is pretty fast, about 20 minutes. I order the ground basil chicken(really good), and the chicken red curry. I recently tried the tiger cry and enjoyed that as well. Just becareful when you order the spiciest. I eat spicy food but couldnt bare the spiciest.

    (5)

  • Jay P.

    One of the best thai restaurants in the city. Get the curry fried rice! It's the best!

    (4)

  • Allyson C.

    Had dinner at Opart recently based on all of the positive Yelp reviews. I definitely liked it but I was hoping it would be one I would love. Maybe I need to try the LP location someday. I thought my pad siew was really good, better than anywhere else I've had here, mostly because I asked for it medium and it was nice and spicy. Things I didn't like about the place - the peanut sauce spring rolls app was really bland and the service was really slow all night. I also really wished they had my favorite dessert mangos and sticky rice but had to settle for the Thai custard (which actually was good).

    (3)

  • Rachel W.

    Yeah for an awesome thai restaurant on the south side. Based on previous reviews we decided to check out the place and were not disappointed. Thank you fellow yelpers! Food was excellent we started out with crab rangoon and miso soup (huge bowl enough for 4-5 to have a small serving on their own). Based on reviews I wanted to try the Tiger Cry (beef that melts in your mouth) and cucumber salad (a staple of mine). Both were more appetizerish but huge portions let me have left overs for the next day. My husband had the pad thai (his staple) and it too was delicious and we had leftovers of that as well. Hot jasmine tea was only a dollar and perfect for the rainy night we went on. Prices were surprisingly less than expected for the amazing food we had. I saw a lot of people picking up orders or orders prepared for delivery. Free parking is in the back if you are driving. Ambiance is nice as well. We will definitely be back soon. Sooooo yummy!

    (5)

  • Marcus Z.

    Get the Tiger Cry--appetizer. For Desert, Mango with Sticky Rice and Coconut Sauce. Fill in the middle with anything else.

    (4)

  • C C.

    One of the best pad thai places we've tried in Chicago and the prices are pretty good. Would recommend their Pat Thai over the Pad See Eew.

    (5)

  • Kelly G.

    The first time I went to Opart I ordered the yellow curry and it was great. I'm a huge fan of yellow curry and this was pretty fantastic. However, today I ordered the egg drop soup and the fried wontons. The fried wontons were made out of some kind of squishy wrapping that didn't fry very well, and contained only the tiniest slice of chicken with too much pepper in it. The egg drop soup had essentially globs of scrambled eggs and giant tasteless chunks of ground chicken. Overall it was fairly horrifying. So...I guess things are rather hit or miss at Opart.

    (3)

  • Jen C.

    This is my new favorite Thai restaurant! I love to eat Thai food...and I end up usually eating at the little Thai restaurants in Little Italy. But this place definitely beats them in decor and tastiness! Although each item on the menu is maybe a few bucks more than at other places, I think it's worth it. Everything I've had here so far is fabulous. And they can make it SPICY! Love it. Crab rangoons here are my fave!! Crab rangoons are always good, but I feel like they're better here than other Thai restaurants. The basil ground chicken is great. Try it! The tiger cry app is good too. Pad see ewe is good - not the best but I'd still definitely eat it. Love the Peanut Sauce Lover dish. Teeny tiny parking lot with super narrow spaces, or street parking.

    (5)

  • nunov y.

    Great stuff! This place must be new, because it wasn't anywhere near as busy as the prices and food would suggest. It was a great value, great service, and very tasty dishes. You MUST try the crab rangoon here...it's not very crabby and has onions and scallions (I think) which give it incredible flavor, and they serve it with a sweet and spicy sauce that's wonderful. Don't walk out without trying the crab. I had the peanut sauce lovers beef....quite good. I am a peanut sauce lover, so how bad could it have been? My wife had the Pak Prik (it's her normal Thai dish) and said it was the best she's ever had. I didn't try the ice teas...i forgot to order it. Oh well, a reason to go back. Check this place out, i'm sure before too long it will be hard to get a table. Check out my picture of the glass ledge on Sears Tower, it was truly cool theholstory.blogspot.com

    (5)

  • Sylvia S.

    I absolutely LOVE Opart Thai House! Their Pad Thai is delicious (which is my favorite dish and I'm super picky!). Not to mention their delivery is super fast. They always say within an hour, but usually it's within half an hour. And you always get more than enough food to eat for DAYS!! You can't go wrong!

    (5)

  • Peter F.

    Excellent food, great price, some parking and some free spots on Archer. Went with a friend who is married to a Thai woman and we figured we would make fun of how 'American" it was. He was surprised it was the real deal. Said he'd come back for sure next time he is on town.

    (4)

  • Robert Q.

    Go to this place quite a few times for weekend late lunches. Skip the noodle dishes, too greasy and not very flavorful. The rice dishes are all pretty good. Their curry friend rice is out of the world. Service is always prompt and attentive. Its just your typical thai place with a good interior and decent prices.

    (3)

  • Thomas M.

    Awesome and affordable. Room is contemporary. A little worn, but nice mix of modern and some Asian decor. Service friendly and speedy. Food is great. Had two different curries-both were very flavorful. 4 levels of spice available. Not a lot of veggies and such in the dishes, but the flavor is so great you don't miss them. Mains are generally around 7 or 8 bucks. Plenty to share or to save some for lunch the next day.

    (5)

  • Alex s.

    Chicken, Chicken, Chicken!! Pad thai! mmm

    (4)

  • Thomas F.

    Opart Thai is my favorite Thai cuisine in Chicago. The Tiger Cry is great and the Khao Soy is excellent. This location is more convenient for me, but I used to go to the one on Western when I lived up north.

    (4)

  • Rachel K.

    This review is a 4-star review, despite most of the food being 4-5 stars. They get a reduction for weird service issues, takeout issues, and server issues. The pros: the tiger cry is the best dish, maybe the best beef dish i have ever had. Wonderful dipping sauce, very tender beef, and the most yummy grilled beef ever. Pad see ewe, sweet and sour fish, spicy sweet garlicky squid and shrimp dishes are the best. Chicken sate and peanut sauce are perfect every time. I love crab rangoon, and theirs is very tasty, but it's often raw in the corners, undercooked. Just ask for it well-done and it will be fine. The food overall is superb. I've worked at Thai restaurants and have had excellent, authentic Thai food, and this is some of the best around. Also, weirdly, rice comes with the dishes, but it's extra at the northside Opart, despite the prices being the same. The decor is also nicer here as compared to the northside Opart. The cons: i've ordered takeout often. Once they used a smaller container for the pad thai. I complained and they gave me a credit on my next order. Several times the rice had weird pink chunks cooked into it. I've seen this when the rice is rotten. I complained, and they sent out more rice, at no extra cost. Some of their servers are wonderful. Some of them try to clear you out of the restaurant within 1 hour, regardless of if you're finished eating, have ordered more food (no joke), even when the restaurant only has 3 other tables. My biggest complaint is the surly servers who never smile, just grunt at you, and make you feel like they're doing you a favor letting you into the restaurant. I see this at other Asian restaurants too, and i always make sure my tip reflects how they make me feel ( I usually tip over 20% for normal, uneventful good service, more for better service). Slavery is no longer legal, if they don't want to work there, they shouldn't.

    (4)

  • scott a.

    Let me start by saying I order from here more than any other place in the world. It is the best vegan option in my area. You can sub tofu in any dish and the tofu is prepared perfectly. I always get the tofu satay appetizer, the peanut sauce is excellent and it comes with a small cucumber salad on the side. As far as what to order, I like any curry or hot and spicy dish. I've loved every one I've tried. The service when I've ate in has been great and delivery has been the same. Really affordable, meals average $7 and the portions are big. I think I like this place too much. I'm gonna go order now.

    (5)

  • Mike K.

    I do work for these people inspecting their fire extinguishers so you know I have been in like every restaurant in Chicago due to my job for over 25 years. I was hungry so I tried their pad thai and crab rangoons for lunch. I must tell you not only is their food some of the best thai food, I have ever eaten but working behind the scenes at all three of their restaurants, ( they have two more in Chicago) I have found their kitchen very clean and sanitary. You can not loose eating here. Your money will be well spent. Just read some of the other reviews. This is one class act. Now, all this talk is making me hungry so, I think I will Call their Western and Lincoln ave location for a take out order. YUM YUM!

    (5)

  • Stephanie B.

    I have been a regular carry out customer at Opart Thai for years. It has hands down the best thai food in the city. Even after moving away from the neighborhood we drive back there to get thai carry out every couple weeks. The pad thai and curries are all excellent (they also do a spicy pad thai which I'm not crazy about but my husband, a lover of spice, thinks is great). We also love the tiger cry beef. We can get apps and entrees for two with leftovers for the next day for not much over $20. It's a steal!

    (5)

  • Anne M.

    Thank God for Opart Thai. Some of the best Thai food you can find in the South Loop area and the staff is super friendly. Prices are reasonable and comparable to any in University Village, but food quality/taste far surpasses any of the others. I ordered take out and, although I called 5 minutes before they closed, they were more than happy to take my order. I ordered my usual 1st time order from a Thai place- Phad Kee Mao, Neau Num Took and Tom Kha Gai soup w/ shrimp added. All the dishes were fantastic and fresh although I felt the soup had a bit too much of a coconut milk flavor to it (if that's even possible). Overall, Opart Thai will remain to be my 'go to' when I'm in the mood for Thai. I'm looking forward to my next visit (probably dine-in ... room looks adorable!) and can't wait to try their other dishes.

    (3)

  • Chocolate H.

    This is the best thai place south of the loop. You can judge a good thai place from a mediocre one based on whether they use regular broccoli or Chinese broccoli. And of course these guys use Chinese broccoli.

    (5)

  • Mindy S.

    The food at Opart was absolutely great! I'm only giving them 4 stars though because our waitress had a bit of an attitude. She seemed to like to roll her eyes at us while we placed our order and asked for one of the entrees to be changed when she didn't get it correct. But, I guess the food is what is most important and it was all amazing and so cheap! I wish it wasn't so far away from where I live, but at least there's parking around here which makes it a little more convenient.

    (4)

  • Karma B.

    The best Thai food anywhere bar Arun's. I personally think the south side location is better than north side.

    (5)

  • Rupert V.

    I used to live in Lincoln Square and loved their Western Ave location. My wife and I ate their every couple of weeks. Then we moved to the south side and really missed it until we found that they had opened a new location! The quality is just as good - they will actually make the food "pet pet" (Thai-hot). They will even deliver to my house (which is south of their normal delivery area) if they are not busy. Great Thai food at very reasonable prices

    (4)

  • liz d.

    Not checking it out first on yelp, I did not know what to expect when we ordered take away from here the other night. Walked into a clean, spacious restaurant where we were greeted immediately. I informed them we wanted it to go, and headed up tot he counter to browse the menu. Inexpensive prices and lots of choices. Typical noddle and rice dishes, appetizers. I liked that all the items in a particular dish were listed. I don't like surprises when it comes to my food. Upon ordering, they asked if we wanted it mild or hot. Hot I told them, and boy was it hot. I think I may rethink that next time I go back. We waited about 20-25 minutes for our food and were offered water while we waited. nice of them, even when we were not a "table" customer. When we came home and ate our food, it was still hot. Huge plus. I have taken food home and it's only kinda warm. Not cool when I am sitting there waiting and they can clearly serve my food as soon as it's done. Makes me think it's not cooked all the way. Anyway, staff was kind of busy (as in falling all over each other, not sure where to go), but friendly.

    (4)

  • J H.

    This is honest, good thai food. My only suggestion is to remember to ask for the hot curry spices, if you order their take out....they always forget to add it. Other than that....love the potstickers!!

    (4)

  • M P.

    Great food, very clean place, just the right amount of service and the food exceptionally tasty -- love the decor! will definitely go back for quick Thai eats, although I suppose it could be a nice casual dinner aswell. So happy to have found this gem in the south loop!

    (4)

  • James W.

    I've been to this place several times. I've never had a bad experience yet. Love the curries, catfish and egg plant but hate the dessert. Dessert is important to me but, I like this joint.

    (4)

  • Jonathan K.

    wow 3 stars looks low...this place is good. there are a lot of good thai places, i havent really experienced bad thai places. if anything in particular stood out about the food here, i'd give it 4 stars, and if they were spectacular i'd throw in 5...i had the pad see eiw and some egg-drop soup, and tried peices of a few friends' plates. i wouldnt ever intentionally avoid this place, but its nowhere i'd be excited to bring my friends too either. A-OK.

    (3)

  • Elisa H.

    First, this place has the greatest interior decor of any Thai house I have ever visited - and I've been to quite a few. They have these gorgeous traditional headdresses on display in one of the walls that I thought was fantastic. The prices were exactly where you expect Thai food to be. The food - I stuck to your basic pad thai with tofu - and i don't know what they did to the tofu, but the seasoning was absolutely delicious. Really, it tasted like candy. And, according to the other reviews, everybody else loved their food as well. Now I feel like some Thai:o)

    (5)

  • Nikul T.

    I want to make it known the ONLY reason this place gets 1 start is because of my recent experience post-dining in. The food was great but our waitress wasn't the sharpest. We got the rest of our food to go including soup which we never asked to be packed. After that we started driving, I noticed a fishy smell in our car and I wondered if it was the food. So I lift up the bag to see if the smell is from the food and the bag breaks away from the bottom spilling every morsel of food in the boxes in the bag which formed a slow leak and soaked the bottom of the bag. The culprit, the soup was packed upside down, the soup we never asked to be packed to begin with. It cost me 2 hours on a Sunday night to clean up the car after getting home at 9 pm! All could've been avoided if the half-with waitress packed properly or just listened to what we wanted to take home. It will likely cost me an expensive shampoo/detail job inside the car worth several times the bill at the restaurant.

    (1)

  • Lbreeze Y.

    Oh my goodness gracious!! Once you go here, you get cravings for it. My husband and I are truly obsessed! If you are a fan of spicy you need to try the panang curry and the peanut sauce lover both are too die for. As for some noodles the pad thai and pad see-iew are our favorites. For appetizers, I have to order the crab rangoon every time(the dipping sauce is pretty amazing) and my husband is a sucker for the chicken satay. I highly recommend this delicious restaurant! We eat thai food probably more than other people and this is still our favorite thai place in all of Chicago. If you are not a fan of Opart, give P.S. Bangkok 2 in Lincoln Park a try. That is our number 2 thai place!

    (5)

  • Adam F.

    I had lunch here for the first time, and was completely blown away. The Masaman curry was perfect (I ordered it medium spicy, since I'm a wimp). The Crab Rangoon was the best I've ever had, most places are haphazard about the dish, but Opart is meticulous about making sure the proportions are exactly perfect, and forming each one beautifully. The quality of the ingredients is way above what you would expect for a place this inexpensive.

    (5)

  • Rachael W.

    Quite possibly the best (and cheapest) Thai food in town. I order delivery from Opart several times a month and the food is consistently delicious, fresh and doesn't sit in your stomach like a ton of bricks like the food from so many other Thai restaurants. The delivery guys are crazy FAST, super nice and extremely courteous. I previously gave Opart Thai 3 stars because I had positively dreadful service the first time I dined in the restaurant. Since then, I've eaten there several times by myself or with friends and the service has always been impeccable so I'm changing my review to five stars. If I could give six stars, I would. It's that good.

    (5)

  • kinke s.

    it's only couple of blocks away from where i live, i love one of their appitazer called Tiger Cry, i do sometimes order deliverys from there too

    (4)

  • Curt L.

    Best Thai food I've had in Chicago. Always fresh, never had a bad dish or anything cooked anything other than just right. Spicy means spicy. The #42 yellow curry broth with egg noodles is what I would order for a last meal. Truly the elixir of life--will heal whatever ails you. The peanut lover's special is great, too, as is the tempura app. Everyone loves the Tiger Cry, as well they should. Don't miss the shrimp wrapped in won ton, either. Cheap, clean place. Service can be a little impersonal at times. Also fun to watch all the folks with dogs walking by to the dog grooming place next door.

    (4)

  • Amanda L.

    Great variety, decent cuts of meat, nice spicy dishes and fast, hot delivery and a friendly order taker. Will continue to order from them.

    (5)

  • Amy O.

    One of the best thai restaurants in the city. Their crab rangoon is to die for and I love the coconut curry soup (forget what it's called). Have had it delivered several times, but have also dined in and never had a problem with service. Their pad thai was average but I've yet to find pad thai that I really like in the city. They get 3 stars cuz I'm a self diagnosed foodie and you have to really impress me to get 4+ stars.

    (3)

  • Ally N.

    this place is my go-to delivery place -- i order from here about once a week. my favorite is the deep-fried catfish covered with red curry (menu item i89). i also love the red curry chicken. they don't do everything well (e.g. stay away from the mussaman curry), but for the most part, i'm pretty happy with the quality, the portions, and definitely the price. The restaurant itself is very basic, but the food is great.

    (3)

  • Patricia B.

    Having been to the Ravenswood location, which I loved, I tried this location on Labor Day. My friend and I loved all of the dishes and enjoyed good service and a nice atmosphere. For Thai food, I highly reccommend both locations of Opart.

    (4)

  • Geoff M.

    Solid Thai food. The curry was delicious and the wait for take out was pretty short. Great prices for Thai in this city.

    (4)

  • carlyn s.

    ok ok, everyone is loyal to their own local thai spot. mine is opart. i used to go all the way north to the original at western +lawrence because of the quality and price. i was thrilled when they opened the south side location so I didn't have to make the trek. opart is satisfying, tasty, consistent goodness. perfect portions, fresh ingredients, and the best pad thai (the dish I rate all thai restaurants by) in the city. though I can't seem to pull away from ordering the sublime simplicity that is pad thai, friends of mine have tried other dishes and have nothing but compliments. it's a clean, open storefront, and this one's not byob - they've got their own bar. the crowd is always a good mix o' people from the neighborhood - people like me! on top of all this, it's the least expensive thai place i've yet to find.

    (5)

  • andrea l.

    best pad thai i've ever had...don't order it with beef though...although from what I hear from friends who have been to thailand beef is not really used there so it's never a safe bet...however the pork is amazing and i recommend the pork appetizer but cant remember the name...sooo good

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Opart Thai House

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