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Name: Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant
Address: 710 N Rush St, Chicago, IL, 60611
Telephone: (312) 944-7100
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.10

Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant

710 N Rush St, Chicago, IL, 60611

(312) 944-7100
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Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant Menu

Appetizers

Fried Tofu

Vegetable Egg Rolls

Spring Rolls

Crab Rangoon

Pot Sticker

Kanon Jeep (shu Mai)
Soups

Tum Yum

Rice Soup

Wonton Soup
Thai Salads

Cucumber Salad

Somtum (papaya Salad)

Nam Sod

Yum Nue

Yum Woonsen
Entrees

Mixed Vegetables

Pepper & Garlic

Sweet & Sour

Ginger Chicken

Beef & Broccoli
Desserts

Lychee Fruit

Thai Custard

Rambutan Thai Fruit

Cappuccino Cheese Cake

Sticky Rice Stuffed

Sticky Rice

Healthy Meal suggestions for Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant

Appetizers

Fried Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Egg Rolls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spring Rolls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Rangoon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pot Sticker [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kanon Jeep (shu Mai) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups

Tum Yum [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rice Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wonton Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Thai Salads

Cucumber Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Somtum (papaya Salad) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nam Sod [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yum Nue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yum Woonsen [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Entrees

Mixed Vegetables [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pepper & Garlic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet & Sour [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef & Broccoli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Lychee Fruit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Thai Custard [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rambutan Thai Fruit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cappuccino Cheese Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sticky Rice Stuffed [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sticky Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Milan P.

Hit here first thing for lunch. Heard some good things but it did not rank a return visit. (The Thai Consulate was next door and seemed to be an endorsement. I did not know they were also the operators of the "sushi" bar upstairs.) Could not get the non-soy sauce. Chicken was a little rubbery and lacked flavor. Rice was good, but the portion masked the lack of other food on the plate. Tom Yum soup was not yum. (Jeopardy answer? "Where is the missing cilantro, Alex?") Crab Rangoon was pretty good. My better half says there are too many good Chicago restaurants to give the bad or boring ones a second chance.
(2)
Sara P.

My overall reaction to Silver Spoon: Meh... I went during lunchtime and took advantage of their lunch special, which is an appetizer and a main dish for $6.95. I chose the crab rangoon, after reading a good review of their version on here, and the pad see eiw. I did like the crab rangoon, they were tasty, a bit on the small side. But they were packed with flavor, and the sauce was good. The pad see eiw on the other hand...was only ok. The noodles and sauce tasted a bit odd, like it was burnt, there was a charred aftertaste in my mouth, and a bit of a fishy aftertaste that didn't go away for a couple hours. Not the best feeling. I also had the thai iced tea with a touch of cream in it, and it was pretty good. Sweet and refreshing. For the price, it was decent, but I think I'd go somewhere else and only return for rave reviews of a different dish.
(3)
Cerise M.

I am pretty surprised with the mixed reviews. BUT I have to say they have the best Pad See Ew in the city, greens are so fresh; and the noodles were yummy. Enough said. I also enjoyed their seafood salad and papaya salad, a little sour, so fresh without being too overwhelming. And don't forget to order their Thai Ice Tea with honey (sometimes its really good, sometimes its too sweet) Overall a SUPER Thai meal, affordable, and fast service. I will always come back. :)
(4)
Andrew B.

reasonable prices and very good food, service was a bit on the slow side, but we weren't in a hurry.
(4)
Thomas P.

I will start this review with the good news. I ordered Pad Thai and Tod Mun and both were very good. My wife ordered a Thai chicken stir-fry which she could not eat and said it tasted spoiled. After eating my dish I tried some of hers and not only were the vegetables tasting rotten but the chicken was rubbery-a sure sign of microwave cooking. My wife's plate was full and mine empty when the waitress came to see how we were doing. When I explained (calmly) the issue with my wife's food-her only response was "sorry". There was no manager around and we mentioned it to another waitress who also said she was "very sorry". I've enjoyed some great Thai food around the country but will not come back here. At "Chicago prices" we should certainly expect to get TWO edible meals or at least be allowed to have them re-do. At this rate they will certainly run out of returning customers so first-timers be warned 50% is still a failing grade.
(1)
Grace H.

I visited this restaurant couple times. The location is very convenient from the place I stay and it is one block behind Michigan avenue. I went there for quick lunches while I was shopping along michigan ave. The food is ok, but the price is a little bit pricier.
(3)
Sebastian Y.

Silver Spoon looks shady, but it's really quite nice once you get in. Food is only average here, but its conveniently located and also really cheap. Therefore, I will return! The Pad See Ew was pretty decent: Kind of burnt, but no complaints. Once I added chili it was delicious. The Penang Curry was alright: No veggies in the curry, only meat. Not very interesting to eat. Portions are okay. Not big, but not too small. Finally the waitress was friendly and attentive! We were seated immediately and hardly had to wait for anything.
(3)
Terrence C.

Strolling through downtown with a Thai craving i stumbled on Silver Spoon. My assumption was a Thai restaurant sitting next to the Thai embassy HAS to be good right?! Well.. here is the good.. PRICE! food is cheap! Similar to what you'd expect at a neighborhood Thai spot. Most expensive entree was like 8 bucks. DING DING DING. Food... I had the duck curry, and pad thai. Duck curry was above average. The bowl arrived with a bright orange colored soup filled with pineapple, juicy duck cuts, and lychee. Lychee!? yes! Very happy with this dish. The rice portion was way too small for an entree, and I was charged for a second order. This was a bit annoying... there is a rice monopoly going on. Pad Thai was run of the mill. This may have been the dulled down american version, but I do not feel that I should have to request the good stuff. At least ask me. just eh. Ordered some hot sauce to give it a kick. The world goes on. Pot stickers were just OK as well. could have been frozen ones.. Service was very good. The waitstaff was always around, and asking if things were ok. Decor.. A shy garden apartment styled narrow space. Nice. Nothing fancy, and very unapologetic feel. I could have been on a Thailand back alley. This may turn off some, but I was pleasantly surprised. NOTE: don't make the mistake of sitting at the sushi restaurant immediately next door. I did. =/ Nothing bad to say about SIlver Spoon, but nothing awesome either. Great spot to grab a quick bite.
(3)
Mark A.

Okay, you really can't mess up Thai food...and Silver Spoon doesn't, but for the area it's located in and all the other options that exist around it...you guys have to try a little harder. Red Curry and Green Curry...Thai restaurant staples and they were just normal. Not bad, not great...just average. Egg rolls we had before - kind of bland and too much like they were Costco frozen bagged e-rolls. The ambience is okay. It actually looks like it could be a sushi house (may have been a long time ago, but I know the Spoon has been there for a while). It was easy to get a seat on a Saturday night, which makes me think bad business, or just not impressive enough down in the River North/Gold Coast area. The waitress and help...all nice, typical Thai people all running the show together. I have a feeling that if I ordered the same dish for carryout or delivery, I might've gotten a bigger portion. Did I need it, no. Did I want it, probably? I think I'll order from here next time. My date was hot, though.
(2)
Robyn T.

I really wanted to like Silver Spoon especially after Steve Dolinsky listed it's sister restaurant, Spoon Thai on Western, as one of his Top 5 Thai restaurants in the city. Big expectations I know. The service, the atmosphere and sadly even the food were all just kind of mediocre... Tables are pretty close together and in any case, it seems like most people opt for delivery or pick-up. The server could understand the food order for two people...maybe because one of us was having soup as an entree? There was a lack of communication somewhere because each item arrived separately - spring rolls (came out warm because of the hot plate they were served on), tempura (OK, our fault for ordering tempura at a Thai restaurant but the batter was so thick you had to play hide and seek with the vegetable it was covering), tom kha soup (great broth) and crispy curry noodles (the sauce here was the thick peanut curry sauce was again the star). I enjoyed my Thai iced coffee and my dining companion, but I probably wouldn't rush back here anytime soon.
(2)
Jeff C.

Decent Thai food next to the Thai Consulate. Their homemade sausages are yummy. Other foods are typical Chicago Thai. BYOB downtown is a definite plus.
(3)
Cam R.

Loved the lunch special here for years. Best deal in the area for lunch - especially for sit down service. And the food was great. Recently raised the price to $7.95, losing its advantage to other restaurants. Used to come here once a week, now only once a month or so.
(3)
Izzy N.

I take it all back. Their pad thai sucks and it's complimented by bitchy service. and guess what.. being asian isn't an excuse for being a bitch either. The servers next door at Friends are all asian and they are super sweet. The crab rangoon is the only thing that has been pretty consistent and dependable in satisfying that fried craving. Pretty deserted weekday nights here, couple times I've gone. dead to me.
(1)
Jill and Ying J.

This is a total hidden gem. Not only would you not expect it to be the restaurant it actually is, given the prime location, it is hidden way down in the basement. The food is rock solid, especially for the price. Typical dishes are under $10 for entrees. This becomes dangerous, as you start to order way too much for your own good (as you expected to spend much more especially considering the stores/restaurants around it). Their appetizers are decent. We tried the fried tofu, and while the seasoning was tasty, it didn't penetrate, and so most of the tofu was pretty tasteless. Their satay chicken, while marinated in a delicious sauce, was pretty overcooked and dry. The tom yum soup, however, was rock solid, as you would expect from a thai restaurant whose employees actually look thai. Our experience with the entrees really save this restaurant. Their spicy crazy noodles are just PERFECT. Not too spicy, not too crazy, just right. The pad see eiw is as tasty and well done as the best thai places in Chicago (in fact, this place is next door to the Thai consulate....that should say something right?). The Pad thai is just as good. And for the price, why not get all three? For yourself? Better yet, get just one, and add one of their curries. The panang is a mild sweet curry that really hits the spot if you're not into the spicy stuff. The green and red curries are authentic and addictive, making you wish you had much more rice to sop it all up. And did we mention BYOB?? Bring some friends, bring a six pack or a nice bottle of red, and you're off to a great start to the night.
(4)
Melissa S.

This place is my Thai staple here in Chicago. It's cheap, quick, and tasty. I'm huge into Thai food and, while not everything on the menu is one hundred percent (I'm looking at you egg rolls with artificial plum sauce), it far outshines a lot of the nearby Thai food in the area for this price range. Their pad thai (by which I measure all Thai joints) is decent and has all the right stuff vegetables in it -- none of the inauthentic stuff other places throw in. Their pad see ew is very simple and barebones, but tasty. Their tom kha is seriously delicious though... even compared to more expensive Thai places. One of the best. I like getting it with noodles and in a larger size for a meal on its own, although it's not an option on the menu. Larb and papaya salad are also pretty well done. Service has always been very efficient and pleasant. They're really Thai. I've noticed that most of the people who come here are girls alone looking for a quick, inexpensive bite in the middle of their solo shopping on Michigan, or local Northwestern Law and Med students. I like coming here on weekday lunches since they have a really good deal for $7 offering a choice from their most popular appetizers and most popular dishes. They also deliver and do carry out, and their take out menu has some coupons which you can mention for freebies. Win!
(4)
Mariko Y.

I've eaten here before and found the food to be good, so when mom and I were deciding where to have dinner, I suggested Silver Spoon. We ordered the following from the menu, Shrimp Tom Yum, Satay Chicken, Chicken Pad Thai, and Panang Beef Curry. The Tom Yum was pretty good and Satay Chicken was tasty (with the peanut sauce, of course). However, I was a bit disappointed with the other 2 dishes. The Chicken Pad Thai seemed to lack flavor. They cut short on the vegetables.. I like scallions/onion leek, and I remember counting exactly how many green stuff I saw in that dish, 5. Are you kidding me? A whole plate and just that? I had to ask for extra, on the side. apart from that, when I started mixing everything together, the noodles kept sticking together because (for me), there wasn't enough sauce. Another is the Panang Beef Curry, the beef was the toughest I've tried, so maybe the next time you decide on trying it, go for the chicken. ... Finally, mom and I were full and so we decided to bill out. Much to my surprise, the waitress goes, "tip is already included in the bill" (it's not like I don't give tip!).. And tip is 18% (fixed). To my knowledge, tip would depend on the customer, with a minimum of 15%, and 18% is mandatory if a party of 6 or more dines in. Oh well, it was just a little more, but still.. I ALWAYS give tip, I just didn't like how they approached it. Plus, I was still eating and the waitress asked if she could take the dishes away already. Pfft. So much for my thai dinner.
(2)
Erica S.

Very special place in that it is delicious! and BYOB! Oh, and the most important part-pretty cheap! I don't really remember what I ordered, but I believe that it was Pad Se Ew, which is one of my favorites. The rest of my party ordered Pad thai. We also got edamame and spring rolls for appetizers. Everything was very good, there were really no complaints. Service was a little rough-at first, we didn't really know what to do when we walked in and no one said anything, so we sat down. Then we stole menus, as no one said anything. Then, after the food, we took our own chili pepper sauce. However, perhaps that is just how this place is. I will be back for sure.
(3)
Susie L.

My feelings towards this place have gone significantly down over the years. The restaurant is small, intimate, reminds me of a small sushi place. Not good for ambiance but ok for chatting with friends, no music or anything.. just small. Didn't know it was BYOB until now which is a plus I guess. The food. The portions are on the tiny side. Although when I got carry out once, they seemed larger because of the packaging. The spicy noodles are indeed spicy, the pad thai had one too many raw carrots on top. The lard nar and pad see ewe are good but the Chinese broccoli throws it off, I prefer regular broccoli. The portions are so small so not sure if I can really review it well. Don't ever order a side of veggies bc you will get canned mushrooms and rotten carrot slices. The last time I went, our 2 noodle dishes took exactly 1 hour and 5 minutes to arrive. They only gave us a 15% discount. I will never go back.
(1)
Anuj S.

LOVE this place. It's a small hole in the wall place. I love their soups, spring rolls, red curry, and thai ice coffee. All for a great price. I wish they had some alcohol, but yeah. Great great place for a quick and tasty Thai bite.
(5)
Annie W.

I don't expect much for Asian food in this area. Prices are very reasonable and food comes out hot and fast but it's time to crackdown on the stars. The economy is down and so are my stars. My shrimp wonton soup basically could've been named MSG soup. Full of MSG and one measly piece of shrimp floating by itself. The three wontons were filled with some pink fish paste (ok, maybe a few very very small chunks of shrimp floating here and there but it was barely detectable). My friend's crazy noodle was savory but sooooo incredibly greasy! It was as if they dipped each piece of noodle and vegetable in a vat of oil before serving. Iccck. Needless to say, both our stomachs were gassy and our throats thirsty afterwards.
(2)
Julie T.

Came on a restaurant.com cert. Ordered crab rangoon, which my finance who normally does not like..devoured. Tom yum soup was tasty, slightly sour with mushrooms, nice sized shrimps for a soup, and onions. For entrees we shared beef red curry and the chicken crispy noodle. Both were good, with substantial amount of meat, for the size. Curry was flavorful, crispy noodle had a delicious peanut sauce (probably too rich for an entire meal though). The cappuccino cheesecake was probably from the freezer and slightly warmed, sort of a strange mix of frozen and warm served with plastic sporks. We also ordered the beef spicy basil to go, no complaints. Overall food quality was great, quantity was lil skimpy, and service was iffy after they realized we were using a certificate. They also charged 20% tip instead of the 18% that was listed AFTER tax... not that big of a deal, but left us feeling the place was shotty. Will not be coming here again, but it might be worth a try for others if you can in on a restaurant.com promotion.
(3)
Nancy F.

Really inexpensive Thai restaurant right by Magnificant Mile area. It is located in the basement so its quite easy to miss if you don't look for it. The place is not the friendliest looking Thai place (dim lights, cramped seating and slightly sticky tables) but you really can't beat the cheap and good eats here in such an expensive neighborhood. It gets pretty packed here and they are understaffed although the workers are really efficiient. My table was right next to the counter so was able to get our own chopsticks, crushed peanuts and hot sauce with no issue. I got a restaurant.com deal and struggled to hit up to $35 (bought a $25 gift certificate which can only be redeemed by dining in and ordering $35 of food). BF and I ordered: crab rangoon, tod mun (thai fish cakes) with cucumber salad and shrimp in a blanket for appetizers, shrimp thai fried rice and shrimp crispy curry noodles (panang curry) and two thai iced teas to hit over $35. That is a LOT of food for two to eat. I enjoyed pretty much everything but the BF is not much of a thai fan so was not impressed. Appetizers were decent, nothing special enough to rave about although i didn't like how it all came with the same light sweet and sour sauce. The crab rangoon would have been a lot better with the a heavier sweet and sour sauce (we finished the crab rangoons at home with chinese sweet and sour sauce and it tasted so much better). Tod mun was a tad bit too salty but was fine once we added in extra crushed peanuts. The side of cucumber salad and the thai iced teas helped quench our thirst from all the fried appetizers. Nothing special about the shrimp thai fried rice... Siam's definitely is a lot better (oh how i love Siam). What I really like here is the panang curry noodle.. not overly sweet but with a tang of spice. YUM. I would go back to order just this every time.
(3)
Aytekin T.

Can I give a zero (0) to this place? I think I will still be fair. I love thai food. This one was the worst ever unfortunately! I don't recommend to anyone at all. The waitress wouldn't smile at all. She was rude as well.
(1)
Jennifer T.

The Thai food here is decent. Nothing too special but the food is good if you don't mind quick eat. It's basically what you expect so don't expect service to be very great. The last time I ate here with a group, our receipt was handwritten and torn out to be given in little tiny pieces of paper. Also, even when we ordered in the group, the foods didn't come as once. While almost everyone had their order, there was 1 person left behind without his dish coming until the rest of us were nearly half-way through with our meals...
(3)
Lisa B.

Excellent staple Thai dishes at very reasonable prices! Also they have a coupon available at restaurant.com that gives you $25 off the bill. We used this and ate like royalty. Can't wait to go back next time I have a Thai craving.
(4)
Angela W.

My boyfriend and I come to this place for a lot of thai food for a very seasonable price. Why? Because we buy the restaurant.com coupons and save $23 on our visit. Our total tab comes out to be about $20-25 after ordering 3 entrees, 1 salad, 1 appetizer, and a drink. Worth it? I think so. So I am a HUGE fan of pad see ewe beef. That also makes me very picky about my thai food. For the value, I would say this place makes a pretty good pad see ewe beef (not my favorite, but still very good). My boyfriend recently tried the cashew chicken (spicy) and it turned out to be DELICIOUS! I think it may have been the cook, though, because the dishes that particular night were better than the ones we have had in the past. Overall, good place for affordable Thai cuisine (don't forget the coupon!) in the heart of downtown Chicago.
(4)
Ryan R.

Pretty terrible experience. I am not really into reviewing places on Yelp and this food sent me straight to my lap top. Walked in excitedly after having a taste for Thai and using Groupon Now to help us chose a location. Rather aloof staff for an empty restaurant. The the chicken was absolutely flavorless and I was surprised to see positive reviews for the Pad See Ew and Pad Woosen as these were the two dishes we got and they were blah. I hate seeing the word authentic thrown around like a Frisbee in the Summer time. OK portion size. OK pot stickers. Leaves you reaching for the soy sauce.
(2)
Mihir P.

All I can say is stick with the noodle dishes. The chicken satay was dry and the peanut sauce was separating and gross. The Neau Dad Deaw was foul - overcooked and had a rancid taste to it. The Tom Yum soup I had was standard. I did enjoy the Pad See Ew noodles and the Spicy Crazy noodles. The prices are quite reasonable but I was turned off by their billing system. I had a restaurant.com certificate which states that 18% gratuity is added on the original amount which is expected. However, I didn't expect them to base the gratuity amount on the total after the tax and I definitely didn't expect them to use a 20% rate. Yeah yeah it's not much money at all BUT it is the principal. Next time I'll get noodles to go.
(2)
Kevin W.

Good food for 7 dollar. I order the pad thai with shrimp.. its okay and nothen special, taste healthy but not excellent. The people there are thai so it has some real asian dynamic influence. Food is not great but it is good. There probably better at curry than they are at making noodle dish. I will avoid there pad thai and drunken noodle dish.
(3)
Amy H.

I used to go to the salon next door to Silver Spoon. One night, after getting my hair did, I decided to pop in to Silver Spoon for some take-out. I ordered crab rangoon (of course!), some fried tofu, pad thai, and something with chicken in it (I was being adventurous.) The crab rangoon was eaten on the walk to the Red Line. The fried tofu was eaten on the train ride home. When I got home and sampled the pad thai and the chicken-something I came to the realization that I had paid way too much for some average Thai food. Silver Spoon gets a big "ho-hum" from me.
(3)
Julie L.

some things need to be said now and now. i realize people are still nice seeing that the average star for this restaurant is 3. i think im being nice for giving them 2 stars because taste-wise it is really 1-1.5 stars. i got shumai and pad see ew. shumai tasted like those cheap fish balls u can get at the frozen section of an asian food market and pad see ew was barely edible as well. the last pad thai i had in chicago was off the charts so i had a lot of expectations i guess. anyhow, eat here if you are starving. if not starve more and walk a bit for better food!
(2)
Timothy H.

My fiance loves Silver Spoon for their chicken satay with peanut sauce but when we went recently the peanut sauce was separating and looked revolting. It tasted ok though. We came with a restaurant.com coupon, so we ordered 3 dishes from their menu - Pad See Eiw w/ chicken, Yellow Curry w/ chicken, and Pork Bamee w/out broth. IMO, the egg in the Pad See Eiw was overcook, the potatoes were mushy and had a weird texture as well as tasting off. The pork in the Pork Bamee was tough and the dish could have used broth. The waitress recommended the it without broth so I went with her suggestion. We've been here numerous times and this was by far my worst experience, but overall this place does not rank very high on my list of Thai restaurants. Yet since it's my to-be-wife's favorite, I will probably return.
(2)
Url R.

Went there for lunch. The restaurant reminded me of most places in New York where it is down a flight of cement stairs and the eating area is a long narrow box car. The springrolls, cucumber salad, and dumplings were decent as was their Thai Ice tea. They use a red tea for their Thai Ice tea which added a bit of flavor. I had the BBQ pork noodles without broth. I should have got it with broth as the dish was a little dry. The noodles were a bit sweet, which was okay for me. However, the meet was not as flavorful as I would expect. It tasted as if it were old and they reheated it in the microwave. It is BYOB.
(3)
Kristen M.

Ohhhhh Silver Spoon. Definitely my favorite thai place! The pad thai is the closest to authentic that I've found in the city in terms of how it tastes and how it's prepared; and I've had a lot of TERRIBLE pad thai to compare it against. Though the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired, the staff is usually pretty attentive, and even better, there's no corkage fee. I know, it looks like a hole-in-the-wall, but you have to try it..!
(5)
Justin N.

Great Lunch Special. Raved by my co-worker Dan, it truly is worth your money when you're around the area. Under $10 for a Appetizer and Entree. I go with the Crab Rangoon and the Pad See Eiw. When you're on lunch and constrained on time, I suggest calling ahead and taking it to go.
(4)
Jim W.

I don't think Silver Spoon quite deserves the rant Daniel L gave it, it's just an average Thai restaurant in a very touristy part of town and it smelled good when we walked in. The fact that it's cheap is definitely a plus, having been to its more expensive upstairs neighbor. My friends and I shared a few dishes, some better than others. The chive dumplings were kind of mushy and unspectacular, but the shrimp rolls were excellent (but expensive at $6 for 5). The Lard Nar was solid, the duck curry tasty with a good amount of duck, but somewhat watery. The ginger chicken definitely didn't taste very Thai, and somewhat Americanized. Still, considering the alternatives close by, it's not terrible, and it's heaps cheaper than Big Bowl.
(3)
Ryan M.

Being from NY, this restaurant is mediocre. Does have potential, price was average. Good location without the hassle of having to drive. Would recommend.
(2)
Jamie O.

This small thai joint is not appealing to the eye or the taste buds. It is decent for the inexpensive prices but leaves much to be desired. I had the tempura appetizer which took awhile and tasted pretty good. I also ordered the thai noodle soup and again, ok. There are many thai spots that I'd choose over this one.
(2)
Mickey A.

I agree that it is a great place for a quick bite to eat and is affordable. The restaurant is a quaint, relaxed environment, and the food is delicious. I wish I could say a good thing about ordering for delivery. You have to let the phone ring and ring and ring and ring (....and ring..."Bueller...Bueller..." you get the picture) before someone actually answers. I had the menu handy, but I had to do a quick search on the Internet to make sure I had the right phone number! If paying by credit card, make sure to tell the person BEFORE hanging up on you.
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Trina-Hathori K.

I love eating here!! It's one of the most authentic places to eat Thai food in the downtown area. I have tried Dao Thai and wasn't very happy with it. I love the flat rice noodles called Pad See Ew. It tastes AMAZING! I eat here at least once a week since its so good. I'm not a big fan of the crab rangoon or the other appetizers. But i heard the Pad Thai was good too. Give it a try :)
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Ashley H.

This is my go-to Thai restaurant. I really enjoy that it is BYOB but I also love that it is a stone throw away from my house and is fairly inexpensive for the area. I LOVE their red curry with chicken. Reminds me of the dishes I had when I was in Bangkok. I have to say this is the most authentic Thai food I have had in the states. I do have to say that the Pad Thai is not so good...hence the 4 and not 5 stars...Also, they don't have curry on their lunch special menu...:(
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Katie R.

I was hoping this would be my go-to thai place but sadly, I'll have to trek it elsewhere. I've been to Silver Spoon twice. The first time, my mom got the pad thai with tofu and claimed it was the best pad thai she's ever had. The second time, I got the Tom Yum soup (which was good, nothing too special but a nice spicy soup for my sore throat) and we both got the pad thai with chicken which was BLAND. I don't know if it was made with chicken broth or what, but it wasn't sweet nor flavorful. Big disappoint. It seems like this place is a hit or miss...but the hit's aren't that epic. I'd would recommend looking elsewhere for Thai food.
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Katie S.

I used a restaurant gift certificate ($25 off $35). We had to order a bunch of food to hit the $35 mark. The food wasn't impressive - but the bill should have only been $10 so who cares. The waitress came over with a $35 bill. When I asked for an itemized bill with pricing, she refused. I paid it but will not be going back!
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Snow W.

I ordered the trout. It is terrible. The worst part is they automatically charged 22% tip without permission!
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Torry S.

I came here for their lunch specials. The ambiance is nice, the service is ok, and the food is just meh. My dish was particularly bland, which surprised me for a Thai place. For the lunch specials the prices are reasonable. This is a good date place only after you're involved in the relationship, its nothing special.
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Kay M.

Really good Crab Rangoons! Reasonable prices and the wait staff were very nice. It was empty though and that is a shame. I would eat there again when in Chicago!
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Eileen E.

I've tried many thai places for Pad Thai in the city and this one is the best for sure. I haven't really tried anything else though except for a few appetizers which were typical, but good. Great lunch specials. Food isn't as good togo though, but most places aren't.
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R K.

When I walked in, I was surprised to see what looked like it might be one of the authentic, hole in the wall Thai places i was used to before i moved to Chicago. i ended up just adding it to my list of disappointing Thai places I've been to here. i ordered green curry, prepared spicy. pretty standard Thai dish, right? what came out was basically curry colored sugar water. it had mild elements of the typical green curry spices (def no chili/ heat) but you could not taste it over the amount of sweetness. maybe i just ordered the wrong dish. however, if a Thai place can't get something as common as green curry even close to right, I'm not going to cut it any slack.
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Richard B.

this is my FAVORITE lunch place when downtown. The $6.95 lunch special cannot be beat.... I have the pad thai and crab rangoon and it is ALWAYS great... have even recommended it to some of the staff at the stores that I rep on Michigan Avenue and they have all loved it. YUM !
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Allie B.

I had a party here for a friend. I brought in a few bottles of wine and decorations- the staff were gracious and even kept the cake in the kitchen for us and brought it out with candles when I asked. The food was good and you cannot beat the price.
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Chirag P.

I want to go 2.5 stars... ah well. At least it was cheap and filled me up, so I can't complain too much. Wife and I went here for dinner just looking for some other Asian restaurant besides PF Chang's, Sunda, Big Bowl, Star of Siam... basically we were looking for new. My brother's gf recommended it and we figured why not, since it was on our walk back to the hotel. It's basically your hole in the wall restaurant, it's decent enough Thai food but I've had better. My wife ordered egg rolls and I ordered chicken pot-stickers, unfortunately the dough on her egg rolls was too thick so it didn't cook all the way through... mmmm chewy egg rolls, we sent them back and they just took it off our bill w/o any questions. My potstickers were fine. I ordered the BBQ pork noodles w/o the broth and it was ok, I think I could've used just a little more pork and possibly a bigger bowl, because you couldn't mix around the ingredients without it falling out everywhere, so I ended up justing eating it as is and the bean sprouts were basically all at the bottom after the noodles and pork. My wife had some veggie dish with tofu... they all look and sound the same to me, so you'll have to ask her, she seemed content enough, but we both agreed that this will not be on our list of "need to come back." Again, spent $20 total, so not really gonna hate on it too much, it just wasn't anything special.
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Mei O.

Two girls in the big city, hungry, and a little lost. We stumbled across this little place while looking at the menu for the sushi joint above and decided to give it a try. It's super small, which was a little annoying because the enamored guys on a date we were seated next to didn't even bother to budge, and I ended up just sitting on the jacket of the guy next to me because he didn't care to move it. Anyway, back to the food, which was some of the cheapest Thai food I've ever eaten, yay cheap! The spring rolls were ok, I liked how the drizzled sauce was warmed and poured over the rolls. The papaya salad was yummy, albeit a little spicier than I'm used to. Not that I minded. My garlic pepper chicken should really have been labeled soy sauce chicken, heavy on the soy sauce, light on the garlic. It was decent, but not what I was expecting. The curries around us smelled amazing, so I think that would be the way to go if I ever am back in downtown Chicago.
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Christopher F.

Mediocre Thai food. Had better, had worse. Decent service & decent atmosphere. I can confidently say I wouldn't bring a date here. Restaurant.com usually has coupons here (nice touch)
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Jennifer B.

Remember all those hole-in-the-wall, quirky, and tiny restaurants on Seinfeld? Silver Spoon is kinda like that.... This restaurant is definitely for the Thai lovers out there. Dare I say their veggie egg rolls were the best I've ever had??? I also had the Pad Thai, which was average. I would suggest coming here if you want a cheap meal, and looking to get off of Michigan Ave for a while.
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Patricia S.

I've been to the downstairs Thai restaurant. I think, the upstairs is the sushi place? Anyways, the food here is positively satisfactory... and that's about it. I went for lunch which was a pretty good deal (2 courses for $5). The tofu appetizer was nice and my spring rolls weren't too greasy, as they sometimes can be. My Pad See Ew was delicious and my friends Spicy Basil Chicken was really light and flavorful. The dud of the meal was the dessert. We got the mango sticky rice (my favorite non-American dessert). The mango was well picked, but the sticky rice and sauce on top were way too gel-like and sweet. It also didn't look like they really tried to make it interesting... it was literally a large ladleful of rice, some sliced mango and half a can of condensed milk thrown on top. I saw the dinner prices and I don't think I would've been satisfied with that level of flavor for those prices, but for lunch, definitely A-OK.
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Kate B.

Prices were pretty reasonable for the area. The Crab Rangoon and egg rolls were really good. The main dishes (Pad Thai and some other chicken dish) were alright but not spectacular. Cute decor. It's right next door to the Thai Consulate, so I guess I was expecting something fantastic. This certainly is a good Thai place, but not mind-blowing. I hear that the lunch specials are really reasonable, so if you're going to go, try to go then! Oh, and the cute outdoor seating out front? That's for the place upstairs (more pricey!).
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Whitney B.

BEST Crab Rangoon that I have EVER had. I have been to SIlver Spoon twice now, and each time I have had the Crab Rangoon, and it has been amazing each time. I've also ordered the Tofu Pad Thai each time, which definitely hits the spot and is tasty, but not nearly as delicious as the Rangoon. And the dipping sauce that comes with the Rangoon is really really good, too! The portion sizes are pretty large, and I still have half of my Pad Thai left over from my last trip there because it was just too much to eat in one sitting. My friend had the Thai Iced Tea with cream the first time we went and I tried a little bit of that, and it was surprisingly good. I'll have to order that next time I eat in. It definitely helps that this place is cheap, fast, and only about a block from my apartment. It's open later than most places I like to eat at, too, so that is another plus. The ladies working are always nice, and I am always helped immediately. They do deliver, which is tempting sometimes, but I live so close that I would feel ridiculous doing so.
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Lisa K.

This little Thai restaurant is located in the River North neighborhood. It is possible to walk past this place several times and not even realize to walk in because it is located in basement of the building...which i'll admit, does seem alittle shady. However, to pass on the Silver Spoon would be a shame. My friends and I had frequented this restaurant many times because they have a great lunch special. The food is light, tasty, and fresh. The atmosphere is casual. It is always hard to find great affordable restaurants in the River North area, but this place fits the bill. Overall, I give Silver Spoon two thumbs up! Come and check out my blog for other great, and well not so great, Chicago restaurants...where will I go next? lisak22.wordpress.com
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Liz S.

I've only been here once, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere isn't that great, service was a little slow, but the food was very good. I had one of the better Pad See Ew that I've had in my life. The noodles were fresh and soft - not thick, hard, and underflavored like a lot of places around (one of them a few blocks away...). My friends got a chicken panang curry and a chicken basil dish. Both had very good helpings of chicken, and the panang curry was particularly well reviewed. Our spring rolls were average, and the edamame was, well, edamame. Lastly, this is a surprisingly cheap spot for this hood.
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Jessica Y.

Okay, 5 stars might be a bit of an overstatement as Silver Spoon is no where near gourmet, but where can you go to get a full stomach for $10 all the while complementing the food?!? We were here late on a Friday (the kitchen closes at 10:30), but we didn't mind being a bit rushed cause we were SO hungry!! Since Silver Spoon is a BYOB, we walked a block north on Rush to the convenience store to grab a bottle of cabernet. We sat down and were served promptly (not sure if this was solely a function of them wanting to close up for the night...). The potstickers were good, but the crab rangoon were AMAZING! This dish had never been one of my favorites as I always felt it was too dry due to a large portion of wonton and no crab. The crab rangoon here were the exact opposite. There was so much deliciously warm crab and cream cheese mixture I was surprised. These are hands down the bext crab rangoon I've ever had! I ordered the pad thai, which was pure deliciousness compared with the horrible fare I typically order at Panang on Chicago. I will not be frequenting that average joint when I know there is a much better place in the same neighborhood. I got tofu pad thai, and although the tofu pieces were small, I much prefer them to the oil drenched hunks I receive in my Panang pad thai. The sauce was sweet and it was a decent portion for the $6.95 price. My friends got the pad si ewe (not sure if I spelled it right) and the signature curry dish made extra spicy. Both were good although I much preferred my order. No dessert for us as we were so stuffed and tired after eating. I know this place will now be in my rotation of take-out restaurants close to my apartment. Silver Spoon is such a short walk off Michigan Avenue, has such reasonable prices, with a delicious menu that any tourist would be crazy to pass this place up for Giordanos.
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Maureen G.

I would give Silver Spoon zero stars if I could. I don't understand all of the 3 or more stars others have given for this restaurant. The Pad Thai had no flavor and the Crab Rangoon was oddly sweet. I wouldn't consider going back here. Ever.
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Natalie B.

I stumbled in here one Sunday afternoon and it was empty. That should have clued me in, but I sat down and ate anyway. The sushi was pretty gross--it was chewy and didnt seem all that fresh. I suppose if you only want a california roll, you might be okay, but otherwise I wouldnt touch this stuff. I had two Thai appetizers and they left me pretty cold. So not worth it.
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Nina C.

Food was ok for the price. The curry noodles were loaded with sauce that wasn't very tasty and lacked noodles. I tried my friend's crunchy curry noodles and they had so much peanut sauce on it. I think it would be great drunk food though.
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Julia T.

Not very delicious. Veggies in the curry are cut too large to eat easily.
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Kelly S.

Got the spring rolls and the fried rice with shrimp, beef, pork and chicken and it was all great! Exactly what I was looking for to curl up on the couch and watch a movie.
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Ameer G.

Not the best thai place in the city, or even close. However, there Tom Kha soup is amongst the best i've had, so thats why it gets 3 stars. And price is very affordable. Portions are ok, not huge. Service is similar to what other yelper's have been discussing, you will be getting a very mixed batch, but its a very small restaurant with a whole in the wall feel to it. You are not going to be coming here for the decor or the ambiance. Food comes out fresh as soon as they prepare it.
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Remi L.

Pretty good Thai food! You can't beat the lunch specials where you get appetizer plus entree for around 7 bucks. I definitely recommend the crab rangoon ESPECIALLY with their tangy and sweet hot sauce.
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Todd T.

I don't know what it is, but I really like this place. I'm a creature of habit though, and every time I go I get the Tom Yum soup and Chicken Pad Thai. The Pad Thai is different here but one of my favorites. It isn't heavy on sauce and the cuts of chicken are high quality. The price is very reasonable and service is always very quick. I go about once every other month. It is my go-to when in the Michigan Ave area on a Saturday because tourists will be packed in all the name-brand restaurants, and Silver Spoon will be full of locals.
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Emily C.

Really really good. We ate here last night. Mixed vegetable with beef or chicken is really good. Oh and the Tom Yum soup is some of the best I have ever had. Just spicy enough and not too oily. Add some shrimp and you will be so happy. The decor is really lacking and it doesn't seat many people so make sure you make reservations which we did. It was shit packed when we were there. Oh and its BYOB. There is a convenient store about two blocks away that you can pick something up at.
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Janet L.

It's next to the Thai Consulate, so it's got to be somewhat authentic, right? I would recommend coming here with a small party (dinner for two is perfect :o]). I always get Beef Pad See Ew, and theres was yummy! The prices are pretty reasonable for the portions you get, and the service is good if it's not too busy. Bottom line: I don't know anything about the sushi, but the Thai food is good. P.S. The fact that they deliver gives them an extra star :o].
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Chris M.

Incredibly tasty. I took my brother and dad here when they came up to the Chicago for the day. We shared 3 appetizers and all were declicious. I got spring rolls that were amazing and the sauce they came with was so good I wanted to lap it up. My red curry was great. I can always judge a good thai place by the way they make their curry and this place passes the test. They made it more spicy than most places, but I love spicy. My brother ordered a basil beef dish that was too spicy for him, but I tasted some and didn't think it was that spicy. Service was great and even though the place is in the basement it doesn't feel cramped at all. Prices made it even better. I'll definitely come back again.
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Michael N.

Delicious food if you are craving for Thai. The place was slow and our service was OK. The Pad Thai was Ok.
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Jenn R.

Finally tried this place after 3 years living close by. It's great for a local Thai place. Delicious steamed dumplings. I had the Curry Noodles and DH had the Red Curry chicken; they were the exact same sauce, which would have bugged us, except it was outrageously delicious. One thing we didn't care for were the tea bags in a cup when we ordered green tea. Please serve an authentic green tea, if you please. Prices are great! I compare SS to Penny's. The ambiance is pretty much non-existent and service is polite, but only so-so, so go for the food.
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Jason V.

Overall high point is value. Plus, they participate in the restaurant.com program, which is a great deal. Food isn't always terrific, but it is always good. You can easily get an appetizer and dinner for less than $10 a person with a restaurant.com certificate when going with a group of 4. Great local place for a quick, cheap meal!
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Sarah A.

Pad thai = the WORST i've ever had... i couldnt get past 2 bites. the 2nd bite was to be sure i wasnt imagining the sweat smell that emanated from the noodles. Pad see ew = almost the worst i've ever had Thai iced tea = generic. I dont think you can mess up on this one. Crab "lagoon" = they spelled crab rangoon wrong on their menu wasnt bad. but how can you mess up on a fried item. you cant. Spring rolls = terrible. the wrap that makes a spring roll a spring roll wasnt even properly soaked in water to provide the "springiness". there was still residual powder on the wrap. $6.95 lunch special for 1 appetizer and 1 entree. since i share some of my husband's pad see ew and had 1 crab lagoon... i'm still hungry. at least they assisted me with my get ready for summer diet... thus, 1 star. otherwise, no star. they should be ashamed of themselves for serving such bad pad thai right next to the Thai Consulate building!
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Natasha M.

"Give me more tip!" The deliver guy demanded more tips or he won't leave. I gave them a four star yesterday. I TAKE IT BACK NOW (0 Star). It doesn't matter how good the food here is or how cheap it is. My order was $9 and ended up being $15 because of the delivery fee that they were vague about whether it applies or not when I called, and then the deliver guy just wouldn't leave. I told him to keep the change, and he said " just give me one more dollar!" He just stand there in front of my desk and demanded more tips. And he started to complain about how the lady in the lobby next door (where he went to the wrong place first) was cranky. I had to go out and try to get him with my cellphone talking to him, otherwise he could not something that he is standing right in front of. I was alone in the office, nobody else was there, so it was a potentially scary situation. I don't get why I should pay for the service fee that I did not get a waiter service for. Just because you went to the wrong place that I should pay to make you happier today? Completely ridiculous. I don't care about that one dollar or two, I just can't stand the attitude. The food is good, but service is horrible! Portion is small, btw. End of the story with this restaurant.
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Lauren P.

our projected 45 minute delivery was right on time. the pad thai, pad see ew and crab rangoon were good, but would have been better if they'd arrived a little hotter. the rangoons, even cold, impressed me -- sweet and crunchy, complimented by a nice dipping sauce. the portions were a little smaller than i expected, but i was surprisingly full after my thai, a few rangoons and a small cucumber salad. we had a small issue getting the delivery guy to come up to our apartment door (he wanted to meet us in the lobby,) but hey -- if i'm paying $3.00 for a delivery charge, i expect door-to-door service. look for coupons on grubhub.com based on different levels of spending. only downside is they only accept cash for online deliveries. bummer. based on our delivery, i'd be interested in trying this place out for dine in.
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caroline k.

Bland, oily, and way too sweet. Across the board, not a fan. Had the pad see ew, papaya salad, and penang curry. Curry was pretty good, but the rest were disappointing.
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Peter G.

Good food, reasonably priced, surprisingly modest dining room considering the location. Great before a movie, or for a shopping break, not many like this around the hood.
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Eric V.

I love this place, period. For the past 3 years i have eaten at this place and managed to try all the options available on the menu. The food quality is superb and with the cheap prices you can not go wrong. The service is very good and the food is served rapidly and courteously even at peak business hours. The only drawbacks are that this place is pretty small and can be tight when busy and the seating is on plain wooden chairs and can be somewhat uncomfortable. This place is BYOB with no corking fees and is ideal for dates or get togethers with friends or co workers. The lunch special is a MUST and do try the Pad See Ew. Bon Appetit
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Liz P.

At this point in my life, I've experienced plenty of Thai restaurants and various dishes. When I went to Silver Spoon, I was a novice and didn't yet know that I really, really don't like wide flat noodles. And of course, that's exactly what I ordered my first (and only, sadly) time at the Silver Spoon. Aside from the noddles which I realize is a personal preference, they went a little overboard on the basil. When I left, I was pretty disappointed and unsatisfied, though I would be more than willing to give this place another try. It's a cute little restaurant and I'm sure their menu has plenty more to offer. If you're in the area and want some good, yet inexpensive, Thai, this would be a fine choice.
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Stephanie K.

Sitting right next to the Royal Thai Consulate, you'd think this place is THE place to go in Chicago for thai food. But once you have one meal here, that theory goes right out the window. The food is okay - and by 'okay' I mean disappointing. To me, any thai food that doesn't knock your socks off is a letdown. It's better if you eat in, but even then, it's not any more noteworthy than Panda Express or something similar. Seems to me that it's another Near North/Gold Coast restaurant that's thriving off of tourists instead of locals.
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Jenny W.

In town for a few days and decided to try a few places by way of Groupon Now. The crab Rangoon was every bit as good as the other reviewers said it was and the red curry was perfect. Unfortunately we watched the staff take a verbal lashing from a random idiot trying to score a free meal and they handled him well. Props I then for not taking his crap! We were ready to give them a round of applause,especially since he promised he would come to Yelp and let everyone know how they treat customers. Good food, good service.
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Nancy C.

Follow-up review to my last one: I've been here many, many times. The staff is not at all friendly nor efficient, but I mostly went for the lunch special. Apparently the last time I was there with a friend, we did not leave a tip. That has never happened to me before, so if it really did happen it was not intentional at all. Today, the server charged an additional $5.50 to the bill for not paying tip last time. Wait- what?!? They gave me attitude and were extremely rude. If I went there with another friend last time, $5.50 is nearly a 40% tip. For the quality of their service, I would not pay that amount. The food is mediocre as well. After hearing their bickering and snide accusations, my friends and I paid and left. We will never be going back. This place needs better management.
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shirley m.

pretty good for a quick meal/late evening snack/ carryout. the spring rolls are a little disappointing, 10 finger size rolls filled with vegetables. We always order the usual suspects- Penang Chicken, Pad Thai, Pad Se Eiw, and Chicken Satay. Flavorfull with just the right amount of spice.
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Jacque P.

It did not bode well when 20 seconds after entering the place, looking over at a dish someone next to us was having - beef covered in a slimy indescribable brown sauce, I said "it looks like food out of a really bad Chinese restaurant...we need to go." But we stayed because the day before (in passing by it) my friend remarked it must be good since it's right next the Thai Consulate. And in that crucial moment while standing (me) and sitting (her), she was starving and argued, "Really, how bad could it be?" Well unfortunately for us (and I'm sure for a plethora of others) the answer came soon enough. It was beyond bad and soooo far beyond, "this place sucks." The Silver Spoon was some of the worst food I have ever tasted and I've had some pretty sketchy food experiences let me tell ya. If anyone eats here and says it's good Thai, then either (a) they have no idea what Thai food is, (b) they work for the place, or (c) they're just liars and want to see others suffer. Thai food is supposed to be spicy, full of flavor, and made from fresh ingredients. IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE THAI FOOD! However, what we had wasn't any of the above (not even close) and it was so terrible that we began warning others just sitting down for a meal. Well, at least they had alcohol to numb their buds. A number of Yelpers ranted about the crab rangoon and yea, it's good - that is if you like imitation crab mixed in with balls of cream cheese wrapped in a partially deep fried wonton skin. On taste it gets a 7 but the fact it's imitation crab with no indication of such on the menu this dish was "awarded" a 5.9. The papaya salad was about a 7 -flavorful but definitely made way too early in the day and as a result a little too soggy. Then there was the spicy beef in curry sauce which gets a 2 since it (a) wasn't spicy and (b) was covered in the UFO of all UFO bland brown sauces. But hey, there was beef in there - I think. I could go on but why? I'm sure you get the gist. BAD BAD BAD.... The worst part was I was having dinner with a friend who resides in a cultural food wasteland and one of the few opportunities she had to savor something other than burgers and/or pizza was wasted away on this pig trough of a place. Cheap or not the food bit the big one...I give this a 1 star rating only because 1/4 or 1/2 are not options. Shame on anyone to recommend going here. Caveat Emptor Brotha
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Raj B.

The food is good here, but the atmosphere is very plain and it smells like a cat litter box. Also, there's no music or anything so you can hear all the dishes in the kitchen clanking around. I would recommend carry out more than dine-in. Price wise, its reasonable, and the portions are good.
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Shelly W.

Came across this place since I'm a fan of Friends Sushi so one night decided to stop in. At first there weren't very many people and it was Friday night so I was worried but as the evening continued, so did the customers. The nice thing is, it's BYOB and it's cheap! Glad we found this place will definitely come back. The Crazy Spicy Noodles were good!!
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Haley L.

woah great beef fried rice! do not go here for the service, and do not expect much, but the food is wonderful! Started with chicken satay which was very good. My boyfriend fell in love with the plum/peanut dipping sauce and I love their cucumber salad that comes on the side. He ordered the BBQ pork noddle bowl with broth, it needed a lot of help from their spice 'rack,' but after it was doctored up it is very good. But hands down, the best fried rice I have ever had. I wasn't the only one with the bright idea to order it either, both tables on either side of us ordered it. So good we wanted to go back today and we ate there only yesterday!! FYI - its BYOB
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Christine M.

I just got back from the holidays in Chicago and holy mary - it was BLOODY cold. We were looking for lunch and stopped as quickly as possible... I'm glad our frozen noses landed at Silver Spoon. It was inviting and warm and quite affordable. The Tom Kha soup is a MUST. It was one of the best that I've had. We also had the pad thai and the lar nard. Both were noteworthy. If I'm back in the area, I would definitely drop in again for a bite.
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Tim J.

Silver Spoon is the closest place for Thai in my neighborhood. I really, really want to like it more than I do. I've eaten there 4 or 5 times and after a few "second chances" I probably won't be back. You get what you pay for is a good summation. Background: Lunches and Dinners (primarily during the week). Food: Decent curry. Crab Rangoon and many other dishes are just so so. Not a fan of the spring rolls in a doughy wrap -- I'm more of a Vietnamese spring roll guy. In addition to lots of so-so dishes, the reason for the two star rating is my last meal there "chicken and broccoli in peanut sauce." What came out with a pile of unseasoned chicken on top of a bed of unseasoned steamed broccoli covered and a small ladle of very thick peanut sauce. The issue here is not the ingredients, but rather that it was assembled, not cooked. Someone simply cooked all ingredients separately and put them one at a time on my dish. Service: The service was fine. I didn't ask questions and didn't get suggestions. Cost: This is a very inexpensive restaurant - $7-$8 entrees. However, I'd rather pay $10 or $15 for a good entree than $7 for a bad one.
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kate t.

Stopped by this place for lunch today and was definitely excited about the $6.95 lunch special with appetizer and entree (limited menu). I had the crab ragoon and the pad thai with chicken, and my friend had the cucumber salad and the cashew chicken. We were both really surprised! With a deal like that, I generally don't expect good good, but I really enjoyed my meal. Not the best Thai I've ever had, but you really can't beat $6.95! A good stop if you're looking for lunch in the area on the cheap.
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Jessie K.

DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend the Yam Sod salad : )
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Henry A.

Typical Thai restaurant, offering very affordable food in an area of town covered with overpriced tourist traps. The restaurant is very small and intimate and the food is quite good I think. I have not been very impressed with their appetizers, but the standard Thai entrees at Silver Spoon are slightly above average, compared to other similar restaurants. This is a great option for a cheap meal on a weekday evening. The curry dishes are not as spicy here as I've had elsewhere, although they are still very flavorful. Most dishes are around $7 to $9 at dinner time.
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Amanda Z.

This was my 2nd time at Silver Spoon, and the first time I remember liking it, although I don't recall what I had (that was last year). However, after dining there last weekend, and having had much better Thai food in the city over the past year, I realized the Silver Spoon is pretty sub-par, and I was disappointed. 1. Tom Kha soup w/tofu: this was actually really flavorful and yummy, probably the best dish I had. 2. Crab Rangoon: how can you mess this up? was there even any crab in there at all, or was it just greasy, fried cream cheese?? cuz that's what it tasted like. bleck. 3. Baby chicken eggrolls: more cute than tasty because they are little like 2 inches long and about as thick as a pinky finger. the sweet and sour sauce given w/the eggrolls and the rangoon was the same, and neither added much flavor at all. 4. Spicy chicken basil: um, was this supposed to be spicy? because it was BLAND and just plain terrible. if i had only had this dish and hadn't been to SS before, i would never go back. 5. Mixed veggies w/chicken added: my friend's dish...which had much more flavor than mine, but wasn't spicy at all (although she was fine w/that). 6. some Thai coconut dessert...it was ok, kinda mushy and looked like flan. i wouldn't order it again. When I go out for Thai, number one I expect a ton of flavor, whether spicy or not. And number two, when I order a "spicy" dish, I want you to bring the heat!! Maybe next time SS, although I doubt I will give you another chance with Dao Thai just a mile or two away...
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Carolina P.

This place has a good lunch special but its not my favorite Thai place. I think its due to the fact that there are definitely good days and bad days for pad thai. I wouldn't say I ever crave this place but I'll probably visit again because I work in the area.
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Jackie C.

Basic Thai dishes that are affordably priced. Close to hotel I usually stay in when in Chicago, so have been here many times. Food: The red curry is exceptionally good, and the spring rolls are also good- just wish they were a little bit more packed inside. Service is usually prompt and courteous.
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E G.

I work around the corner and Silver Spoon has been our regular lunch spot for close to three years. The service was fast and the food yummy. You couldn't beat the $6.95 special that came with miso soup, appetizer, and an entre. Not so much any more. A few weeks ago something went wrong. Instead of the usual instant service by the familiar faces we sat for nearly an hour waiting to place our order. The rest of the meal was down hill from there. We wondered what happened to the regular staff and who were these impersonators? We let some time pass before returning today. Yeah. We should've known better... Upon entering the restaurant the host informed us that the Thai food is now downstairs and this is all Japanese. We head down and enter a small basement with hardly a dozen tables. There were less than 20 diners and yet our simple meal took close to two hours. We spent most of it waiting. The drinks never came and twice they brought us dishes that we didn't order. It was a complete chaos. And when we wondered what happened to the miso soup, they starred blankly at us as if we'd asked for latkes. Ah, so much for the Silver Spoon. They might as well change the name and vacate the premises. We'll be lunching somewhere else.
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Valerie R.

I've gotten delivery from here twice. Both times the food was just OK, and the prices are average. Nothing fantastic but not terrible either. I thought the Pad See Ew was a bit dry and lacked the flavor I've experienced at other thai restaurants.
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Kate H.

This place turned me onto thai food. It was very good and very cheap for being on rush street. Didnt have the sushi becasue i am allergic to fish and shellfish... sorry. Kinda a tiny little place though. Felt like were were being sit on top of by the person next to us. Would go back many times.
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Alyssa O.

I used to live down the street from this place and got absolutely addicted to their Beef Pad Thai. It's delicious, definitely a guilty pleasure. I've tried pad thai at other places, and so far nothing compares. The combination of flavors and textures is so satisfying. Cannot speak for the rest of the menu because I only tried some spicy chicken noodle dish and a cucumber salad one time and was disappointed, so I decided to stick to my trusted beef pad thai take out. But that alone deserves 5 stars.
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Anemone T.

The pad thai and green curry were fine, but the fresh spring rolls were WARM and covered with too much syrupy sauce. I wish I had sent them back, but oh well. I also wish they had offered to box our leftovers instead of automatically taking them away. Gotta save on take out containers I guess.
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Anonymous P.

Though I don't live in Chicago, I've been here three times, because my friend and I believe it has really tasty Thai food at very cheap prices (like, $7 for entrees, $3 for Hoa Moak appetizer). It's not the best, most authentic Thai in the country, but it's still excellent. Don't go out of your way for it, but highly recommended for anyone in the area. Even the sushi was pretty good (while the combination of Thai and sushi in a restaurant is usually cause for grave concern, this restaurant pulls it off nicely, still maintaining the feel of a quaint Thai restaurant).
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Francis T.

The restaurant is sort of hidden, so maybe that's why not that many people know about this place. It's a great place for a quick bite to eat and is affordable. The restaurant is a quaint, relaxed environment, and the food is delicious. Service is a hit or miss: Once, it was prompt and another, it was pretty slow.
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Javier B.

I eat here all the time because of the proximity to my office. I have had some pretty crappy stuff but have found some favorites that I go to often. The Nam Sod is excellent! It does not come with rice so I always have to pay the extra $1. The pad thai is decent. The crab rangoon is also very good. Most of the other stuff I tried is either mediocre or not good. I agree with some of the other reviewers as it relates to the shady charges. They never itemize and almost always try to overcharge. I would give this place 2.5 stars, but will round down for the overcharging.
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Audrey J.

I buhnt my tongue on duh cwab wangoon. Udduh den dat, it was tasty and convenient. It's not often you find food foh unduh $10 on Wush Stweet.
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Jennifer T.

This place has solid food at really good prices, given how expensive the area is. I've been here at least half a dozen times. The service is so-so (the servers aren't really friendly, but they're usually pretty efficient; just don't expect to have a conversation with them). I usually order the cashew chicken or the panang curry with chicken. Both are yummy, but have very few vegetables. If you order extra veggies, they charge about $1.75, I think. My husband and I once got the spring rolls in a take-out order, and they didn't seem fresh at all. Thankfully, every other order seemed fine. My one huge pet peeve with this place: THEY DON'T ITEMIZE THE BILLS! I'm convinced I've been overcharged by a few dollars once or twice, which is completely annoying, but I never complained. DEMAND THAT YOUR BILL BE ITEMIZED. Maybe they'll get the hint.
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Olivia L.

Given the relative lack of quick, cheap dining options in the area where I work, I've tried this place again and again. Although the entrees were never stellar, the value of the lunch special combined with the tastiness of the miso soup, the insanely delish egg rolls, and the personal service of the staff (i'd walk in and not even need a menu, as they knew my order by the third visit) kept me coming back. However, like -e., it seems like the flaws in their entrees carried over to all of the things I enjoyed about the restaurant after they moved the thai dishes downstairs and the sushi upstairs. The friendly servers are gone, replaced by constantly harried-seeming staff who rush to and from the tables. The soup has been deftly removed from the lunch special, now not really making it much of a special. And the eggrolls I loved so much? Disappeared! Where did they go? The best, delicate, spicy eggrolls in all of Chicago have been inexplicably replaced with thicker, bland, standard Chinese eggrolls. Oh, Silver Spoon. Until I see my beloved eggrolls put back on the menu and the return of my favourite smiling server, I think i'll be boycotting.
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Diana T.

A good spot for a quick and inexpensive lunch when you're in the mood for Thai food. They have a lunch special for $6.95 which includes appetizer and entree off of a set lunch menu. The food is ok, not great. I took the other reviewer's recommendations for the crab rangoon and honestly, I've had better (like at Thai Pastry). But you have to make do with what you can get around this area I guess. However, it did satisfy my hunger, and that's worth it to me.
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Allyson C.

I was very disappointed in the pad siew I had here. Plus didn't realize it was BYOB only and so I had to drink water with my meal. No good. It was hard to get the attention of the waitress even though there was hardly anyone in the place on a Friday night.
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Char A.

Not the best Thai I've had but worth the price. I had the lunch special ($6.95) which includes a choice of appetizers and choice of entree. Pretty good deal!
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Linna C.

Prices are reasonable, but also you get what you pay for. I usually order and stick to the basics like Pad Thai and their basil fried rice (which I kinda like). Otherwise the food is alrite!
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Christy L.

Cheap Thai in a great location = fabulous after-work spot for an impromptu casual dinner with work mates. Friendly and attentive staff as well as the casual atmosphere and delicious green curry sold me... sticky rice was ok, but the mango served with it was phenomenal. I also am a fan of their cucumber salad. Mmmm
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Mel F.

You know, I just wasn't convinced. I used to come here at least once a month because it was so close to work and because it was so cheap. I think it was about $6 or $7 for the lunch special and you get to pick out an app and entree. We would always come as a small group and service was always spotty..and by spotty, I mean bad. It's so busy that you will not see your server again unless you want your check. Tip: Ask your server for everything you need upfront because you probably wont see her again. The food isn't bad, it's just not great. It might be because the food is so hurried. So, if you go during off peak hours your experience might vary dramatically. Now that I don't work close by, I will never go back. There's just no reason to. Boo.
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Andrew Y.

haha silver spoon...my buddy and i went here a few weeks ago and we get seated at a table next to some older ladies who were drinking champagne? pretty awesome beginning to the dining event...about 5 minutes into looking at the menu..the line is out the door...so one of the wait staff came over and asked us to move to a table in the far back by the door..hahaha...we thought that it was pretty funny so didnt make a scene... from there..we tried out the tom yum, pad thai, and i think spicy crazy noodles....and it was all pretty good..fresh, hot, pretty solid dishes..fun atmosphere since its really small down there..service was really good..even the part where they were trying to figure out how to fit 30 people in a restaurant that fits 15...but hey..what can you do...try this place out..pretty good stuff
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Tippy S.

Food was mediocre at best- And the place is pretty ghetto. I think you should pay a dollar more and walk a couple more blocks to Star of Siam.
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Sharon W.

Blah - Jessica Y. I'm going to have to have a discussion with you regarding your review ... Were you drunk?! This place is so mediocre! I ordered the pad thai with tofu and it was sooo bland. I had a lot of leftovers but didn't even find the hassle of boxing and bringing it home worth it! My friend ordered the mussaman curry - so watery and tasteless. The crab ragoons were probably the best. Very true - the prices are decent, especially for the area. Maybe they were just having an off night?
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Da J.

Really wanted to love this place because it is a) close to the Thai consulate and b) the tom yum soup is delishhhhus. But, it consistently has WATERY curries, which is really disappointing. Also the basement atmosphere leaves something to be desired.
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Jennifer K.

It's been a while since I've last eaten at Silver Spoon. But I do remember stumbling into the hidden restaurant a couple of months back. It's sort of hidden, so maybe that's why not that many people know about this place. Anywho, the restaurant is fairly small, but is clean and well lit. The seats are slightly uncomfortable, but once you fall into conversation, you forget about that. Service is a hit or miss. Once, it was prompt. Another, it was pretty slow. The food. Hmm...I ordered different rolls here. And have yet to be disappointed. Nothing too spectacular, but satisfying. The noodle dishes tasted much better. Overall, the prices are decent. I wouldn't call this a hidden gem by any means, but it's a nice place to eat if you're hungering for a decent meal.
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Lesley S.

It meets my standards when it comes to Thai. And they have baby egg rolls, definite plus. That is what bumps this place up to 4 stars instead of 3. I loooooove baby egg rolls and not that many places in Chicago have them. I had the pad see eiw and it was good- pretty standard. I saw that they have lunch specials during the week for really cheap. It is a shame they don't have them on weekends, since I'll never be able to take advantage of this. My only complaint is that it is located in a basement and it was really cold down there.
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Sam S.

The food is decent, and prices reasonable. The stir-fried glass noodle with shrimp is okay, and the fried fish cake appetizer is pretty good. Other than that, nothing out of the ordinary.
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Dee T.

I love this place so much, I could eat there every day. But since I don't live in River North, the next best thing to do is to spread the word about what an awesome place Silver Spoon is. I first tried this place out after reading about it on Yelp, but have gone back almost every week since I've moved to Chicago. It's just AWESOME. I have to say though that I've stuck to a couple of things on the menu - the beef noodle soup and pad see euw are my favorities so far, I don't think you can go wrong with that. The mini egg rolls on the other hand, I wouldn't recommend, they're soooo tiny!
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Sohini K.

On both occasions, we were headed for Giordano's, but given the undying crowds there, we ended up in Silver Spoon. It's small, but pretty quick to get seated, even on weekends at peak hours. The food is standard Thai, though there's also a sushi menu. Given that it's right next to the Thai consulate, I thought it'd be pretty authentic, but unfortunately, while the food is ok, the flavors are kind of bland. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's good for if you're in the area and need somewhere not overpriced, not fast food, and not touristy.
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christine c.

four stars b/c the food is decent and the price is good, but definitely if the rating were only based on quality of food, they woudl get a three. this is a typical americanized thai place with mediocre food. the draw is definitely always the price, especially in this area
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Rory G.

Thai me up, thai me down. Chicago loves thai food and the foodies bash on every thai place that reaches it's 1 year birthday. Something about finding that hidden gem that really makes your pupils dilate, your mouth water and your wallet screams with joy. Listen, everyone and their mother has a favorite thai place that can't be beat and is the most authentic thai you have ever had. Well this is not that place; sure they have good food, good decor, good service and good prices but that movie you saw where the guy put that spoon in his mouth and all of a sudden the world blew up into a kaleidoscope of colors and pictures of his homeland swirled in his food addled brain is not here. This is no flash in the wok place, they've been around, they make food that keeps you coming back and the prices to allow you to do so, what else is there to ask for. Sure you can drool into every hole in the wall eatery you want but no one ever tells you about the twelve terrible hole in the walls you had to try with shoe leather and tree bark noodles before finding Nirvana.
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Kara M.

not the best thai food i've ever had but def a solid lunch spot b/c of the 6.95 special for appetizer and entree. with places like these i usually stick to what i know will be at least decent so i've only had the pad thai here. the spring rolls were ok, overall a good eating experience but i'm not dying to get back..
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Jared L.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon. Had one of their Thai dishes, as did all of the people I was with. Overall, very average. Not overpriced, which is nice, but as a HUGE fan of Thai food, I most likely will never go back. It's just too average.
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Aubrey K.

I ordered sushi at this Gold Coast Thai and Sushi restaurant and was sorry I did. I ended up eating half of my brother and his friend's Thai Entrees and being sorry about my choice. I liked it here, but only recommend the Thai Food. The pad thai was so delicious.
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Sarah B.

Affordable pricing for the area and typical Thai menu items. Good spot for lunch, pre/post shopping, movies, work, etc. Sushi available (it's okay). Seating is limited, tabletops small.
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Jeanne M.

Horrible. I've been here once before and it was fine. But when I went this week with my husband, we both had a horrible experience. We didn't order the lunch special, so I wasn't surprised that our food took longer than some other people who had arrived after us. The problem was how long it took - it was ridiculous! And my husband's spicy crazy noodle arrived 5 minutes after my massaman curry. Now, for the flavor, which is the real reason I'm writing this review. IT WAS THE WORST-TASTING RESTAURANT FOOD I'VE EVER HAD IN THE US. My massamun curry was sour and tart. Absolutely revolting. I have no idea how they made it taste like that. Then, to top it off, my husband's noodles came doused in vegetables - he specifically requested no vegetables. Bottom line - don't go here!
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Em T.

My husband and I love Silver Spoon. The service is amazing and the prices are reasonable. I like that the food comes out pretty quickly. My favorite dish is the Crazy Curry Noodle. It has the right amount of spice and saucce.
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Meghan S.

Super cute! I had a friend in from California and he was bound to his hotel for a conference so some friends and I took him here for a quick lunch. Not only was it easy for us all to meet at, it was super affordale. I think it came to $10 a person with tax and tip for an appetizer each and an entree. I have had better Pad Thai but for the price and quickness I am not complaining. I crave Thai food frequently and it is nice to have a cozy place to eat around the corner from work.
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Liz M.

I would give this place 3.5 stars for the delicious food. There isn't a whole lot of ambiance and the service is just okay, but I will definitely be back for the food. The spring rolls are fantastic - as was the Pad Thai and the Pad See Eiw. It is BYOB - which I always enjoy - so for 1 appetizer, two entrees and 1 desert - our total bill was under $25. You really can't beat that in this neighborhood!
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Michelle W.

Our dinner meal was decent but too salty (Water! Water!). When we received the check, the charges were not itemized, and the bill was $3 over the true cost of the meal. When we asked for an itemized receipt, they had overcharged us for the food, and tried to defend themselves for items that were supposedly added to the fried rice ($2 extra for egg in the fried rice??? What about the extra dollar?). After arguing over this, they adjusted the final cost, and ignored us until we left. No wonder they got the Silver Spoon.
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Robert S.

I stopped in to the Silver Spoon for lunch, figuring that the food must be decent being next door to the Thai Consulate. A street sign advertised a $6.95 lunch special with soup and appetizer, so I headed in. I had a cup of average Miso soup, and three of the prettiest Crab Rangoons I've ever seen. (or Crab Lagoons, as the menu says.) They were delicious! Next I had the Pad Thai, which was served with the carrot, bean sprouts, pine nuts, and lime wedge on separate corners of the plate, the meat and noodles being in the middle. Had I wanted to omit any of these, it would have been easy. Instead, I combined all of them. It was absolutely wonderful. I will have to stop in another time and try the sushi.
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H. S.

I'm suprised by the mediocre reviews. We've only ever eaten 2 things there - pad see euw and the beef noodle soup. pad see euw is always good, though it's kinda hard to make that bad. The beef noodle soup is awesome! I guess now that everyones saying the other menu items are bad we should continue sticking to our 2 favorites.
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Pamela W.

I went with my husband with the $25 off $35 restaurant.com coupon. We were able to order several dishes to get up to $35. The Tom Kha soup was much too sweet. My husband thought some of the other dishes were also too strong, but I liked them all. We ordered red curry, Pad Woonsen, Rama Chicken and Cashew Chicken. I really enjoyed everything; the soup wasn't bad, just sweet which wasn't what we were expecting. We were able to take home quite a bit. Everything seemed really reasonably priced, just $7-8 per entree. When we got the check it was more than we had calculated, but it was all written and a bit confusing so we didn't think too much about it. Later that evening we realized they only took off $15, not $25 for the coupon, it was definitely too much. We called and they said that it was just that they had added the gratuity, so they didn't put our tip on the credit card. I still think it didn't quite work out, but I can't be sure since we don't have a copy. It is good food for a good price; I would just recommend checking the receipt carefully before paying.
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Kristin A.

Great location right off the Chicago red line stop. Great place to stop and grab a bite to eat between shopping. One of the only places in the area that isn't full of tourists. Friendly staff, clean environment. My friend and I were both very satisfied with our food.
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kylie k.

i used to go to this restaurant all the time because the food was good enough, cheap, nice servers, and it seemed pretty consistent. however, over the past year, i noticed that my dishes were no longer very consistent, either too sweet (usually) or bland or just didn't taste good. however, i had a restaurant.com coupon ($20 off when you spend $35), so i went with my friend. the food was fine actually. nothing spectacular, but fine. however, they did change the crab rangoon, which were very dry, but not a big deal. my problem was with the bill. first, we were charged the wrong amount, which i pointed out to our waitress. she checked it and gave us the bill back minus 90 cents. the only problem was that the bill was too much by $7.00, not just 90 cents. so, i tried telling her that it was still wrong. and i also noticed that they had added the 18% gratuity to the post tax total, which is wrong. i know restaurant.com requires an 18% gratuity when you use the coupon, but it is supposed to be applied to the PRE-tax amount. the waitress didn't seem to understand what was wrong despite me showing her that 4 noodle dishes at 6.95 plus 2 appetizers at 3.95 and 1 soup at 3.95 with tax did not add up to the total she had written down. eventually, we just paid. i know it doesn't seem like a lot ($7), but why am i paying more than the price listed on the menu? so annoying that she didn't try to figure out the correct total.
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Chris L.

The service was great. Very attentive and fast. But the food was a great disappointment. We ordered the Chinese broccoli with crispy pork... He broccoli was super bitter. We also ordered the Pad Bamee which only came with one shrimp and was simply average in flavor. We were definitely let down by he food here. Will never come back.
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Martin P.

This is a surprising gem in the downtown area, great authentic Thai food for a great price! I recommend the cucumber salad, and Thai fried rice (any protein) great for a date night!
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Cassie V.

As some other reviewers have said, it was okay. I'm a Thai food junkie and love my heat, none of which was found in my "spicy crazy noodles" I ordered today with chicken. The chicken was also very dry. I went with a group of five though, at lunch time and we were seated right away. The food came quickly, service was pleasant. Out of the five in the group, one enjoyed her meal, she had green curry and doesn't like spice. The rest of us were looking for flavor. The check didn't come split, and we had a mixture of credit cards and cash, we ended up sorting things out ourselves at the end. There is better Thai in the immediate area, but in a pinch I guess this would do.
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Jason J.

The location is great but you're like on the basement level. It's small and they have about two women doing all the work in terms of taking orders, cashier, busing tables, dealing with walkins, answering the phone etc. The food is inexpensive and the wait time is fair. If you want something quick then this is good.
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James P.

Cute place, good price, but the food is lacking. Ordered chicken.yellow curry. Potatoes were not cooked and chicken was way over cooked(rubber).
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Gaby R.

Good price and speedy but the worst panang curry I have ever eaten. Very sweet only sauce and tofu I wanted. No other vegetables or color. Just brown sticky and sweet... Sorry. I tried. However, I did get a spork, and I love sporks!
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Denise W.

Found this through a Groupon of $6 for $12 worth of food. Despite the mixed reviews, we figured it was the perfect amount to get something light to eat since we weren't that hungry. We ordered the tofu Tom Kha soup and beef Pad See Ew. The Tom Kha had a strong sour taste to it, stronger than it normally is. It did not look as creamy as usual, but was still full of flavour. As we consumed more and more of the soup, the flavour started to become overwhelming, almost as if there was too much flavour. It was a slight struggle to finish. The beef Pad See Ew was pretty dry and lacked flavour. We had to add chili sauce so that we could taste something. It had Chinese broccoli, which brought the dish together better than regular broccoli. The leaves of the Chinese broccoli blended well with the rice noodles, instead of the florets of regular broccoli. The portion was big enough that we even got the small leftover amount to go. Service was not very friendly, and the waitress seemed annoyed that we were using Groupon and ordering a small amount of food. Definitely not worth paying the full price for these dishes though.
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bettina k.

After once again ingesting sub-sub par Thai food delivered by Silver Spoon, I feel compelled to rant about this place. One day Silver Spoon dishes up surprisingly good and comparatively lean Thai, albeit in small portions, the next day what you find on your plate are sad and bland combos of vegetables and meat that don't deserve the Thai classification and that you should definitely not look forward to, stoned or unstoned. Silver Spoon either switches chefs every day or the chef suffers from manic depression. Lately, the depressive stage seems to dominate. For example: Spicy beef salad for $9 consisted mainly of soggy salad leafs, a few tomato quarters and four unspiced, tough beef slices. Yum Woon Sen salad consisted of boiled glass noodles without a hint of dressing and chicken strips so dry they must have been lying around since January. The sweet and sour Mango Chicken was mushy, the meat indistinguishable and the sauce gelatinous. Ditto for the sad, dry, bland Thai spring rolls and chicken skewers. The squid salad counts may be six pieces of corkscrew shaped squid. Not only have you wasted your money on sub-sub par Thai food, Silver Spoon will thwart your excitement about that delicious, imaginative Thai food you craved and instead turn the experience into a cafeteria meal.
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Michael M.

Whoa, this place is really delicious. Came here with my girlfriend and was really impressed with how delicious the Thai food was. It's really worth a visit. Prices were so very attractive. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Jelly R.

The spring rolls with plum sauce, and the pad thai with tofu were good, as was the mango drink. This was a nice, relaxing, casual dinner.
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Oreo T.

This is a neat small Thai restaurant and the staffs were nice. We had lunch there and ordered some noodles. The dishes was just ok. One thing bothered us was the beef wasn't of good quality. The owner better buys beef from a from a different wholesales store.
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Jimmy C.

Recently discovered this place through a friend. I am not too familiar with Thai food but I had the red curry w/ shrimp and really liked it. I also tasted the crab Rangoon and it was delicious. The staff was really nice and helpful. It was under 50$ for a group of three. I will definitely visit again and will bring a bottle next time since its Byob.
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Danny G.

Some say salty.... I say delicious and flavorful. Really good Thai food with a really good lunch special. Crab ragoons were sweeter than most others I've had. Spicy Crazy Noodle was delightful. Portions were also nice. I'll be back.
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Dan L.

I love Thai and this was probably my worst experience. The curry was thin, oddly sweet, and chicken very over cooked. The spice was welcome as it added needed flavor. However, never have I ever had my stomach as torn up afterwards. I also believe the food was not fresh. Got the curry in under 5 minutes. Look for another Thai place if you must have this style cuisine.
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Ali L.

We got chicken curries and have been sick all night. It was obvious it was not fresh. The meat was tough, the curry thin and oddly sweet; and if the extremely quick delivery of food didn't suggest it was microwaved, the piping hot bowls did. But more importantly, have I mentioned we are both fighting over the toilet?
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Nathan I.

Blink and you'll miss it. Silver Spoon is located down the steps next to another restaurant that has valet parking. It's small, it's quiet and the only windows you see face the steps coming into the restaurant. The lack of decor, aside, the food was very good, and at a good price (especially for being downtown, on Rush Street). I didn't have anything exotic, I stayed safe (since it was my first visit) and got steamed pot stickers with a heaping plate of shrimp pad Thai (with a side of peanut sauce...I love drizzling peanut sauce over pad Thai). A Groupon offer is what brought me here, and it is because of this same Groupon offer that I will be returning whenever I'm in the area and looking for Thai food. Do yourself a favor and stop in. The only thing you should know is that they DO NOT take American Express. I had to leave my driver's license with them so I could come back the next day with my debit card and pay.
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Anne M.

Food was decent; Ambiance seriously lacking; Close to Michigan Ave. action; Easy to miss, weird little downstairs location and staircase = 3 stars. Dined here after work recently with a friend, and for the most part enjoyed our meal (delicious crab rangoon, super saucy 'crispy' (not really) curry noodles with chx) but wished the ambiance was taken a little more into consideration. What do I mean by that? - turn on some music. dead silence + other whispering diners = awkwardness. - turn up the heat. It's winter - January - in Chicago. Every time the front door was opened, a gust of frigid air overtook the small dining room. We were c'c'c'cold! - lower lighting? spruced up tables? something..? The restaurant was very bare-bones - some small touches could really make this place much more cozy and quaint. Prices were fair and I did like the food. However, I wouldn't seek this place out unless I found myself hungry for Thai food on Michigan Ave. near the water tower...
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Christalena S.

Being a lazy college student who doesn't want to make dinner during a 6 hour study session this place has become my go to, at least twice a week for takeout. I have ordered pad thai, crispy noodle, curry noodles, red curry, crab rangoon, pot stickers, and both the thai iced tea and coffee and all were great. They deliver to me within 40 minutes, always friendly, food always warm and drink always neatly placed inside plastic to avoid spillage(though its never happened here) I'd recommend this place to anyone with a sweet spot for thai/asian cuisine and it's a reasonable price too.
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Gemma B.

Came down to this cozy little restaurant after finishing some business at the Thai Consulate next door. Usually when I'm in Chicago I try and eat somewhere very special, but I had my elderly grandmother with me. I had the mind to ask the consulate staff if the Thai restaurant next door was any good. "Um, it's okay," they said. I should have listened. It's okay. If you're not picky about your food, it's okay. But the menu is massive for such a tiny kitchen, and I was really surprised when pork was not an available option for my lard nar. My husband said the pad thai was not bad, but my Thai grandmother didn't approve of it or the fried tofu. It was really just good enough for us to not be hungry anymore, and enough to make sure my grandma could still find something to eat despite her discerning taste. +5 points for a Thai staff, another +5 for having champagne mango and sweet sticky rice on the dessert menu. +2 for house-mixed Thai iced tea. But, like the consulate staff told me, "it's okay." Parking's just evil. Be ready to walk.
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Margreth C.

I work only 10 minutes from this restaurant so sometimes come here during my breaks. The lunch special is inexpensive and delicious. It's a good deal for what you get! I usually order the pad se ewe. Their service is always good.
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Yures N.

Subpar Thai food. I think they make some of their dishes a bit tame, so as not to offend any palettes. What resulted was a lack of spice, a lack of fish sauce, and a need for many Thai condiments which were no where to be found. Also, their fresh spring rolls were wrapped in the spring roll wrappers that you are supposed to fry. I didn't even know you could eat those raw. I also don't know why anyone would want to. This is probably the least impressive Thai that I've had in Chicago, and I wouldn't go back. One major plus: you can bring in your own alcohol. (Wish we would've known that to begin with.)
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Samantha E.

Pretty standard Thai food. We had it ordered in for a lunch meeting. Pad thai, a veggie dish, and chicken curry. Everything was flavorful and pleasant.
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Mike G.

We've walked by this place a hundred times and now I wished we just kept walking tonight. We ordered Pad Thai and Fried Rice two pretty easy dishes for a Thai/Chinese Restaurant but NOPE THEY COULDN'T PULL IT OFF. The Pad Thai had no flavor, it was probably the lack of sauce that contributed and the Fried Rice tasted like watered down packaged rice.
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Pete D.

The food at this hole in the wall basement restaurant was good. I would recommend the crispy wide rice noodle and chicken topped with thai panang curry. It was exceptionally well executed with great peanut flavors and the subtle crispy texture from the noodles was delightful. However, our tom yum soup was too salty. We went in the evening after work and the place was very quiet until they turn on their little boom box to fill the place with some noise. The Groupon $6 for $12 cut our bill to 9 bucks. I wouldn't mind going there again for lunch or take out, but if you want to eat your thai food at a quiet restaurant at dinner time this is your place.
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Team B.

We had a Groupon that was expiring, so we stopped in on a Wednesday evening. We had the Red Curry with tofu and the Pad Khee Mao with tofu. We ordered both spicy, but only the noodle dish had any appreciable spice (this is typical of our experiences with Thai restaurants, so it's not a big deal). Neither dish had many vegetables, which was a disappointment. The red curry was basically a curry-flavored soup, which might've been fine, but the execution was not very exciting. We liked the Pad Khee Mao pretty well, but it was about average for a noodle dish, so we wouldn't go out of our way to come back for it. I should also note that the Thai Iced Coffees we'd had on a previous trip (the Groupon was after 3 pm only, which we didn't notice the first time around) were pretty weak. We just had water for our second visit. The food was fine, but it does not compare favorably with the Thai we've had at other restaurants in the area.
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Liz C.

Fast, even during peak hours. Delicious and great portion sizes. Awesome price! Who could ask for more!?
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Kourtney L.

Nice little place to eat, but easy to miss, the sign above said Thai food. Once I walked back from the water tower, I almost ended up in the sushi place next door. You have to go down stairs. Price was great, food was excellent and the service was to.
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Bao N.

Great! came here as I was craving Thai food. nice little place, had to walk downstairs - no cell service. was promptly seated and water was briught to the table within minutes. Ordered the pad thai and it came out in about 5 minutes. good portion size - filled me up and decent amount of meat! good meal for less than 10$!
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Cecilia C.

The spring rolls were ok but the rice chicken soup was delicious! Exactly what I needed with this cold/rainy weather.
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Carolyn M P.

It was my first time trying Thai. I loved it, my sister Susan took me we came in late but were seated right away. This was on 12-23-12. Susan Ordered a appetizer which were Baby Egg Rolls,and there sweet &sour sauce. Very fresh.Also a cucumber salad very different and so sweet. Then came my Iced Thai Coffee nice,cool and sweet and chocolate hint. I noticed right away. Then her food she had Rama Chicken that was steamed broccoli and topped with a peanut sauce. Mine came next it was Pad Bamee egg noodles,shrimp,chicken and vegetables. I would come back again also try something different. I'm addicted to there Ice Thai Coffee.
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Evie A.

Not sure where to start.. Emmmm NO! Love Thai food and after reading the reviews I thought let's give this place a try. So disappointed! Food was bland, absolutely no flavor! Had asked for Tofu instead of any meat but if anyone could find even a little piece in my noodles I'd give them a prize! The curry was watered down and smelled funny... Oh lord! It's a NO from me.
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Tasha C.

I came across this restaurant after the Sushi place next door said they had a 2 hour wait - and was pleasantly surprised. Service was quick -- which was great because we were super hungry. My daughter (6yrs) and I shared the chicken Pad Thai and the Tom Kha soup. Both were delicious! For the price, we ate very well for being so close to Michigan Ave!
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Nicole W.

Yummy! I went here for a cheap dinner, and that cheap dinner did not disappoint! I had the Tom Kha soup and Panang Curry. I don't think Panang Curry is supposed to be basically peanut butter sauce but this one is delicous! The Pad Thai was good, I've had better but for the price of meals $7-$8, you cannot go wrong here! The people were friendly and the location is right down the road from me. I will definitely go back as it's an afforadable good meal in Chicago.
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Kris A.

Went in for an early dinner using a $25 Restaurant,com certificate I paid ~$2 for. We ended up ordering chicken pad Thai, garlic chicken, and chicken drunken noodles. Each dish was prepared fresh, and was very good. We asked for HOT, and that is exactly what we got. Lip burning heat that was extremely tasty! We also order the crab rangoon, which is easily the best I've ever had. The pad Thai is in my top 5, and I'm pretty picky. Service was great, the decor understated, clean, and relaxing. All in all, a very nice dining experience.
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Ashley B.

My boyfriend and i were with another couple and we were all STARVING, so we just came in here since it was close. I will say it didn't take long at all to get our food, wich was awesome. It wasn't the best Thai food I've ever had in Chicago, but not the worst. Honestly, at this point, I can hardly tell them apart anymore. This one for sure had nothing that separated it from the rest. Not to mention, the actual place itself was odd. It was basically a rectangular basement. If I were starving and only had $8 in my pocket and if I were in the area, I'd be back!
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Mari M.

I had the green curry with tofu here. It's cheap quick and friendly service. The coconut curry was delicious and my friends got thai curry noodle and tom kha and spring rolls. Spring rolls were just ok. And the jasmine rice was not too great. But I know the prices around the downtown area's high and lunch for $6 is a steal I think :) It's next to Thai consulate and the restaurant's downstairs.
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Christine L.

Mediocre Thai food at cheap prices. Crab ragoons: Not the best i've had, but still decent. I personally prefer the thicker wonton wrapper rather than the thin spring roll wrapper they used. With one order, you can expect six crab ragoons, which I think is a great steal. Bamee BBQ Pork: This can be ordered with or without broth. I would definitely recommend it with the broth. Without it, the noodles lacked flavor and the BBQ pork was overcooked and dry. However, the broth not only added some rich taste to the dish but also came with some pea shoots. Curry crispy noodle: I was not a fan of this dish at all. The noodles were hardly crispy, and the panang curry sauce that smothered the noodles was way too salty. I normally do not like wasting food and take my leftovers home with me, but this was one dish I could do without.
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Heather L.

Your typical Thai place in the heart of downtown. It has decent food and service. Anything here is very standard, but meets your Thai cravings head-on. After a day of shopping on Michigan Ave or Rush & Oak, if you don't feel like dropping more money on Tru, this can be a nice stop. It is also close enough to Sprinkles and PInkberry for you to finish strong.
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Roberta X.

No wonder why this Thai restaurant barely have 4 stars... the fried rice was a sad excuse for even calling it fried rice. the tom yum soup had about 2 shrimps which was uncooked because the broth was not hot enough. the broth was way to watered-down. please do not order the tom yum soup - it's like a bowl of water with a big slice of onion and 2 uncooked shrimp - and that's definitely now how tom yum soups are. the place was clean and the bathroom was decent, but not the food.
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Marcella D.

Friend got a recommendation for this place from concierge at our hotel. After a short walk, we found it with no trouble (although my friend almost went to the Sushi place upstairs by mistake!) . Small, clean, bright, very nice wait staff, not too busy at noon, but a steady stream of people in and out. Service was fast and effecient, as well as the time it took for food to arrive. Food was good, although the spring rolls my companion ordered were chilled (just out of the fridge?) . We both had curry, no frills, just a good meal. Visited April 2012
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Lingyi P.

I love Thai food and this place is consistently good. Been here a few times for dinner and tried the pad thai and a few different curries. If you like to play it safe, the pad thai is a good choice. A little sweet and a little savory. A lot of different veggies and ingredients mixed in. Their curries are also very good. I don't handle spice very well, but was able to eat the mild curry without a problem. It's something that I definitely can't make myself and this place makes it very well. As for drinks, I really like their thai ice tea. It's really sweet, which I like. The servers are always nice, and even during rush hour, there are open seats. I guess it's not as trendy as the upstairs Friends sushi, but the food is solid and there is no wait. A good place for a casual dinner with friends.
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Nancy F.

I can only speak for delivery. I have never been to the location. I was in Chicago for 3 days and all 3 days I ordered from Silver Spoon because it was so amazing. I am very picky about Thai food as it usually is not spicy enough or too sweet. However, the Green Curry and Yum Pla Muk was to die for! Additionally, the delivery was immensely quick
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Rachana U.

Loved the food, service, quantity of food. Will recommend silver platter to everyone. Will surely visit this place again.. All waiters are very polite, friendly. V happy with service.
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Robert G.

I want something a little bit different for lunch, so I joined a group of three on a trip to Silver Spoon. In keeping with my personal rule of "order something on the menu you've never heard before", I got the Kang Pa. Which, incidentally, ended up written on my receipt as: . The Kang Pa is some sort of a "jungle curry" with thai eggplant, green beans, and bamboo shoots. It's a wonderfully flavorful clear broth, spicy with no coconut milk at all, which is different from all of the other Thai curries I've ever had. I spooned it onto the white rice that was served with it, making a delicious treat. The green beans were crunchy, the bamboo shoots al dente. Overall I liked it a lot! Despite the odd basement seating space, I liked the food enough to plan on coming back. As a bonus it was only about $10 for lunch!
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Kari H.

I officially love this place for Thai food. The servers are so friendly and the food is the best Thai I've had so far in Chicago (I've been to Opart Thai, Duck Walk, Dao Thai, and Big Bowl). It's in a hidden location but it's really convenient to walk to from the Grand red line station. I like how the tea cups come with their own tea bags. My boyfriend and I usually order 3 dishes and have leftovers to take home. The servers push 2 tables together for us so we have enough room for our dishes. There are usually many open tables, which is awesome because I don't need to wait for awesome Thai food. You will see some of the staff eating their meals at one of the tables close to the kitchen. This isn't distracting to me as I understand there is probably limited table space elsewhere in the already-small restaurant space. The servers would sit there and keep an eye out on us so they are ready to serve us when we need them. That's good! The Pad Thai with Beef (ask for it to be spicy) is really good - it has always come with lime in my order, there are peanuts near the side of the plate, and extra fresh and crunchy bean sprouts on top; the Pineapple Fried Rice with Beef or Chicken is great (non-spicy) because the pineapple juice balances the deep taste of the rice (perhaps from fish sauce); and the Thai Fried Rice with Beef or Chicken is yummy because it has depth in its taste (perhaps from fish sauce). The Yellow Curry with Chicken (spicy) goes really well with rice and its leftovers taste even better. I'm looking forward to trying more of their dishes and I am loving how they deliver and I haven't had to wait to be seated yet. There is a bit of a glare on the small mirrors on the walls from the overhead lighting, which I don't like so much, but I think it's only at the table I've been sitting at near the center of the dining room. Perhaps other tables don't have that glare.
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Norm J.

Silver Spoon is OK in that your food comes out quick, the food is reasonable price and the service is good. However, there's nothing special about the food that would 1) make me tell people about it, 2) make this my go to Thai restaurant downtown or 3) make me rate the establishment higher than 3 stars. There's another Thai restaurants I prefer and will stick to as my go to place when that Thai Monster in my stomach wakes up and needs to be fed.
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A P.

Ordered combination rice, $12.95 which was kinda expensive, but I thought it was going to be good at least. I was wrong. The beef was dry, the chicken was dry, the shrimp undercooked, the rice didn't taste fresh. I didn't try anything else, but I won't go back to do so.
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Edgar O.

I ordered sweet and sour chicken and a Thai iced tea. close to 15 dollars. Portion is small, taste is average, and chicken to vegetable ratio is very, very bad. None of you know me, but I have no problem dropping 20, 30, 40 bucks on a "Good Lunch" the cost of this lunch was way too much for what it comes with and the quality of the food.
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Susan S.

The food was awful - I was sick for 2 weeks after eating there last winter. The server had an attitude, also. By the way, they don't serve alcohol.
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Shradha A.

I'm clearly still desperate to find a good thai food delivery place as my go-to, because thai food is comfort food for me. I tried Silver Spoon yet again, hoping for a different outcome from prior experiences. We got the curry fried rice, which was oily and just okay, as well as Panang curry, which was better. While not my go-to, it is the best backup I can suggest for now.
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Adriana G.

I been there only once for lunch , I must said I loved their Phai Thai with chicken . it was so good :) Service its good . nice small restaurant !!! Totally recommend it
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Hallie M.

I was just looking to grab a quick bite and then head to class at Loyola. I was very pleasantly surprised! I had an order of crab rangoon and then the massman curry- it was perfectly spiced and very delicious. I had plenty of left-overs for lunch the next day too, which made the price even more reasonable. The ambiance of the place is nothing to write home about- and there was a large group in there eating dinner together, otherwise it would have been very quiet and only a couple other people in the place. They had all brought wine and beer making me think the place was/is BYOB. I would have been happy about this, but I was on my way to class :) I would go again, by myself or with a group of people or my husband. The food tasted exactly how I wanted it to- no surprises. Maybe not the most adventurous of thai places- but met my expectations, no questions asked. I was in and out in 35 minutes, just what I needed that evening. If I find myself in a pinch for food down there again, I will certainly go back.
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Nika B.

Great friendly staff, ready to help :) Yummy sweet cheese Rangoon & yellow chicken curry. The curry tastes on the healthier side, not as rich/creamy which was ok with me..
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Annie V.

It was surprisingly cheap for a restaurant in downtown Chicago. I thought the food would be mehhh and not that authentic, but it turned out to be supper dupper yummy. We tried the Hoa Mok and Tod Mun for appetizer and they were amazing. Vietnamese people have those kinda fish cakes too but the tastes are really different. I like the fact that the Hoa Mok is wrapped by actual Banana Leaf, which is really hard to find in the US. The red curry, curry fried rice and sweer and sour chicken were good. The sweet and sour chicken taste a little bit like Chinese food but the red curry and curry fried rice were authentic enough to me.
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Aileen S.

Ordered delivery once from this place. Most watery curry I've ever seen. Sauce? More like soup. There's thin curry, and then there is literally boiled vegetables in water. Not only that, the mushrooms very clearly come from a jar or can. The food is super bland, and I have pretty bland tastes to begin with. Plus I was hit by overcooked vegetable smell as soon as I opened the container. I can cook better than this myself, and actually had to recook the food myself into something palatable. Unacceptable by any standard. With great Thai options like Baisi Thai and Siam Rice in the area, I'm not going to order from this place again. If you're still determined to try this place, here's some pluses: The woman I spoke to on the phone was nice and clear. Portion sizes are reasonable for the price. Delivery was on time, despite snow. It's not inedible. (You'd be surprised how much edibility can be taken for granted.)
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Dee N.

Was not flavored or authentic thai at all! Could not finish or eat half of anything ordered. Ordered padthai noodles that tasted of lemon juice and over cooked beef. Curry fried rice was not the Yellow curry traditionally used. The taste was very off. The scent was not appealing at all. Tom yum soup: bland and no spice. Mini egg rolls were ok. But very very oily. Overall, was very disappointed and a total waste of money.
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Padma A.

My quest for a nice Thai restaurant continues....you would think a place next to the Thai consulate in Chicago would be authentic, think again!! We ordered chicken Tom Yom soup thai spring rolls, Chicken red curry, shrimp pad thai and thai chicken fried rice. All of the food was on the table in under 15 minutes (no kidding) and none of the dishes were good enough to leave an impression on our tastebuds. Maybe its my fault for not saying spicey but i wasnt asked. The red curry was a huge disappointment, infact the worst ever. The hostess was very polite but i was surprised she added 18% gratuity for a party of 4. I wouldnt recommend this place to my fellow yelpers.
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Eric C.

5 stars would be last supper with jesus. I gave this a 2 just because of my waitress. She was amazing.4 star service. Everytime I turned around just to people watch she came to see if I needed anything. That said. The food was beyond horrible !! Even if you are not interested in authentic thai cuisine this place rates a 1.honestly , I would not eat there again even if it was free. They need to go eat at Star of Siam a few blocks away. And see what thai food tastes like
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Natalia K.

I've been here twice now- once with a large group and getting to try a bunch of dishes and once alone with a Groupon. Really enjoyed it both times. I'm a big fan of their beef pad see ew and their crab rangoon is really good as well. The service is super fast and polite and their prices are very reasonable for the location. I'm excited that they deliver to me via GrubHub as this will be my new asian food delivery source and I'm really hoping their delivery is as good as their dining in experience.
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Brandon W.

Eh. Had a lackluster green curry while I was waiting for a Rush series concert. Probably wouldn't recommend.
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Ry S.

I would probably come back to the Silver Spoon, however it will defiantly not be my first choice when I'm in the mood for Thai. The overall experience was very average and the club music in the background didn't improve the lackluster ambiance . I just ordered an appetizer the baby egg rolls with chicken that tasted alright. I've tasted grocery store brands that tasted the same. The food was served extremely fast though and the price is quite cheap. Overall it wont be the best Thai food you had, but its tolerable.....
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Stephanie M.

Not the worst, but definitely not the best. Eh. This place is not so great. The food is bland and the atmosphere is nonexistent. The food didnt come out at the same time.
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Jessica W.

After spending the afternoon shopping, I was hungry & in the mood for some Thai food. I stopped into Silver Spoon and there were only two other tables occupied in this cozy little restaurant. I ordered the red curry with shrimp and in less than 10 minutes already had my meal on the table. The taste of the dish was good and flavorful, but the curry was very watery-not thick nor creamy. Rather than a curry dish, this was more of a soup with shrimp and served with a side of white rice. I had great service and the food was ok, so I might return if I am in a hurry and want some Thai food. However, if I have time I will definitely choose from some of the better restaurants in the area.
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Karan K.

So good! We had the pineapple fried rice and the chicken red curry.. And they were awesome!
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Sheila N.

It's an ok place. Quick service. Food is always fresh, but nothing stands out to me. It's down in a basement. A bit gloomy.
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Gino T.

This place is cheap, quick and quiet. It's absolutely not the best but will meet your Thai cravings. I had the drunken noodles and thai coffee and was just ok.
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Katharine R.

Food was not impressive.... Quite bland for Thai!! Service was ok, but nothing to rave about.
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Michaela D.

I've been coming to and ordering from Silver Spoon for years. It's pretty plain inside, but still a nice atmosphere. The food is good and definitely the best delivery Thai available in the area that I've been able to find. Some of the best crab rangoon I've had. Nothing out of the ordinary or crazy, just good solid Thai food!
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Lisica B.

Very disappointing! I had a duck salad and rice soup. The soup was OK, but the salad hardly edible. Small chunks of duck, but mostly fat and skin in a terribly salty sauce on top of letuce. Gross. When my waitress asked me how was the food, I said the soup was fine, but the salad I was not able to enjoy. Not one word of apology, nothing. Bad food, bad costumer service. Definetely not going back. There are so many great Thai places in Chicago, Silver Spoon is not one of them.
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Jessica M.

Silver Spoon is hidden but far from being a gem. Tuesday night's dinner for six consisted of crab rangoon, pad see eiw (beef), garlic chicken noodle, curry crispy noodle (chicken), spice basil leaves (beef), basil leaf fried rice (chicken), Panang chicken curry, and sticky rice with mango. The crab rangoon came in six pieces. Perfect for sharing! Unlike the usual, it was wrapped in a wonton form instead. The entrÃ©es were mediocre at best. In general, every entrÃ©e was either ordered with chicken or beef. It didn't make much of a difference. All of the meat had the same dry texture. Was it overcooked or due to poor meat quality? Beats me... My favorites were the basil leaf fried rice, garlic chicken noodle, and pad see eiw. Nothing too spectacular about them. Consider it back to the basics, but I adored the jalapeno kick in the fried rice, stir-fried egg noodles, and wide noodles! Service was lightning fast. Our table was filled with food within five minutes of ordering. I especially liked how our sticky rice with mango was served with a lit candle and birthday song. Very accommodating and sweet! On the contrary, the mango wasn't very ripe. It was a tidbit sour but I love my fruits regardless! Street parking isn't too shabby. My friend was lucky and found parking on Rush/Superior. I was not as lucky and parked on State/Chicago. A 3-block walking distance.....definitely not cool (by comparison)! Note: Silver Spoon is listed on restaurant.com . We bought the $25 gift certificate with $35 minimum purchase and 18% gratuity for dine-in. Awesome deal for parties of +4.
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JJ C.

This place is great for a cheap meal downtown. It's very quiet, the service is really friendly, and they make delicious food very quickly. No complaints! PS: It's nice that it's downstairs because that makes the inside quiet.
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J0z J.

Good thai food. Pad Thai is not too sweet. Great serving sizes especially for lunch menu. I couldn't finish it!
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Jiji T.

I've ordered from Silver Spoon a couple of times. While my husband and I like the Red curry and the Curry Noodles, everything else tastes extremely sweet. The Tom Kha soup we had recently was overbearingly sweet. The same goes for most of the appetizers. I guess I'll order again from here when I build up my sweet tooth again.
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S S.

Super fast service and really good food. We got our food within 3 minutes of placing the order. Nice and clean place, friendly staff, and value for money. They have the usual Thai menu but can't praise the speed of service enough. We ordered Fried Rice and Cashew Tofu and it was great. When I'm in downtown next, will definitely try this place again.
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Lainie S.

I paused between four and five stars because I usually associate 5 stars with fancy and expensive. 5 star quality. Every dish from appetizer to entrees were great. Pad see ew, pad Thai, & cashew chicken. Kids even ate well . Sauces were homemade and delicious. Recommended!
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Dilty D.

I ordered pineapple fried rice and famous tai soup today. Really loved them and decent price as well. Definitely will return.
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Mira S.

Good food, but nothing super special. The curries were tasty, masaman and red, and there was a shrimp curry dish that was good, too, and generous with the shrimp. The spring rolls were cold, pretty small, and wrapped in a pretty thick wrapper, and weren't my favorite. The restaurant was a bit chilly.
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Nelson M.

Restaurant Review Thai food on a budget summarizes my recent trip to Silver Spoon. Located in the basement of the building, you are greeted with a cozy seating with Thai cooks making your meal. Service was quick during lunch hour on the weekend. Although the cost of a pad thai is 7 dollars, the size of the entree leaves much to be desired. The dish is smaller than expected, but the redeeming quality would be the balance of sweetness with a healthy helping of peanuts and your choice of protein without additional cost. Pro- cheap, wide selection of thai dishes Con- small dish size, limited seating Hidden deal- Weekday limited selection at 7.95 with appetizer and entree. Best bargain!
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Asif K.

This a hole in the wall family owned Thai place. It's actually quite decent for the price. The basil chicken and rice soup are my favorites here. Most of their chicken and beef entrees are good. It also helps that they deliver!
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Holly J.

Mediocre but cheap. Completely fine if you are craving Thai and are willing to have a somewhat bland experience. If you enjoy hot sauce you are in luck, as you will need a lot of it to give your food some flavor.
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Kris L.

Silver Spoon is a no-frills Thai restaurant. The ambience is simple, the service is consistently good, and food is decent. The portions are extremely generous for the cost and they have a wide menu selection of great Thai food. The best dishes here are the pad thai and crazy noodles (and u can never go wrong with lard nar!) If you want simplicity and great (but not the best) Thai food, Silver Spoon is your place.
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Emily Z.

Got take out from here because we were craving Thai and heard Silver Spoon was cheap, true statement, but along with that is below average Thai in my opinion. Got Edamame, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and free order of crab Rangoon (orders over $15) for $22 which included a $3 delivery charge Edamame were good but came with like 8 white rice noodles in them... just kind of makes you wonder how much care they are using to cook food when this kind of thing happens ! Pad Thai was decent, came with one dried out lime wedge, disappointing to us citrus fruit lovers ! Pad See Ew was the most disappointing, instead of broccoli like I am used to it had Chinese Broccoli, Which I am thinking may not have been prepared correctly, or I just really dint like it, looks like spinach but it is tough like I imagine kale to be. I am a fat kid and usually eat all that is on my plate weather I really 'like' it or not, but I took the time to separate this tough Chinese Broccoli from my oh so soft Pad See Ew noodles ! ewwww Now the Crab Rangoons on the other hand were good, could have used a little more cream cheese goodness, never really had a bad one though, I mean how do you mess up fried cream cheese, yummy, served with 5 rangoons and a side of sweet and sour. Overall it worked perfect on a stormy night cause it was right by my friends house and they delivered, but its no place I would hop on the train to go to. I'll be back only under necessary circumstances, like a blizzard !
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Kasey L.

Pretty average for Thai food (portion was maybe slightly smaller than expected), but we'll come here again if for nothing other than their incredibly quick service. Kind of surprised that the food wasn't unbelievable considering it's literally right next door to the Thai consulate, but again, it was definitely good enough and I would eat there again/recommend it to a friend. Be warned--they're sticklers for only taking the Groupon Now! deal for dine in.
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Nigel L.

A great intimate restaurant for a quick lunch. This place was tasty but the food is prepared quick because it seems more of a take out sort of establishment. Slightly a bit expensive for the smaller portion sizes for typical take out restaurants though. I did however enjoy the tom yum soup!
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Candice H.

This place has good prices , the "hole in the wall" feel to it that I always love, a good , lengthy menu, and nice staff. Their garlic chicken was delicious. I also had their duck in red panang curry , I believe it was? And the duck was succulent and delicious, but for near 14 $, and probably the most expensive thing on the menu, I expected more duck. It was all in the soupy mixture , which was quite spicy, and delicious, but there was nearly next to nothing but water , lychee balls, and a wee bit of duck and celery. Not my favorite. Also the seats are a little cramped. Very typical of a thai restaurant, but it felt more like a flat top grill ambiance. Its a good price for being in such a good neighborhood and this place is normally never ever busy since it's down the stairs and out of sight. Try their honey thai iced tea....so goooooood.
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Jennie T.

Pretty good Thai food. Went there yesterday with a friend and enjoyed it. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the loud company in the corner of the restaurant -- they were obnoxious and "urusai!" I got a Thai ice tea -- it was good. I can't complain. My friend and I ordered edamame, gai tod (fried chicken), shrimp in a blanket (basically shrimp wrapped like an egg roll) and their special duck curry. I really liked the gai tod. That was delicious. It was one of the best fried chicken I've had in the city. The duck curry was good. I thought it was strange that they added lychee to that dish but it was still good. It was comparable to the Thai duck curry I've had in California (land of all good food, in my opinion). I was pretty pleased.
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Amanda C.

This place was delicious! The crab Rangoon was great, I liked it because it was folded and fried different and has delicious sauce. The Peanut butter curry was delicious, but a little thick. I had the spicy crazy noodle which was okay, the noodles were an inch wide and wasn't really expecting that, also the "spicy" came on the side. The BYOB place was great, also we had a $25 off coupon, so was had a $50 meal for $25! Which included two appetizers, two entrees, a drink, and a take home Pad Thai entree. Would recommend.
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Jenny L.

Hole in the wall Thai place. Stumbled upon it while looking for the sushi place next door. Had a quick lunch which was surprisingly affordable and filling. Not a big expert on Thai food but the spicy noodle dish and the pad thai lunch specials were fair for the price. They offer a spectrum of spicy-ness as well. The appetizers that came with the lunch specials included fried tofu, spring rolls, vegetarian rolls etc. Not a bad deal. Tried the spring rolls and vegetarian rolls. Were not my favorite but I did appreciate the main dish the spicy noodles so I can't complain. The atmosphere is sparse with wooden tables and benches in a basement. Clean but sparse. The lack of music was disappointing just because even conversation was mildly awkward. Service was friendly and efficient without being annoying. Recommendation would be to try it out.
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Helen C.

Very pleasantly surprised by this place. Went here with a restaurant.com voucher... and because it's BYOB. So given that we knew our dinner would come in at less than $10 each and we'd get to drink, and the other two Thai places near here are pretty downtrodden, we didn't have high expectations. The food is not spectacular, although they did serve the only crab rangoon I have managed to stomach - it's light and crispy, has actual crab (or fake crab, it's at least seafood) in it and tastes of something! My chicken was tasty and came on lots of good crispy broccoli, and my friend had a veggie curry that tasted very fresh. It's also extremely good value for money. I'd almost be tempted to give them a fifth star because the service we got was lovely. They fridged our wine, brought us chopsticks, and left us to finish our drinks. No attitude for having a coupon either. All round lovely - I can only think that they must have been having a bad day on some of the other reveiwers' visits! Why no fifth star? Well like I said, the food is not 5 star quality really. You get what you pay for. I'd pay for Vong's, nearby, to get more authentic curry in particular. Secondly, there's only one bathroom and it has a urinal in it. Sorry, but I'm a girl, and I don't like urinals. But, this place is better than the two similarly-priced Thai joints nearby and it's BYOB. Does what it says on the tin.
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Jeanne L.

Located right next door to the Thai Consulate, it's gotta be awesome, right? We ordered delivery from here one day, and I think it was pad thai, but it was pretty terrible. We came here pretty hungry another night and ordered pad thai and tom kha soup, both were very flavorful and good. If I had to be really nit-picky, the noodles in the pad thai were cooked a bit past "al dente" - not quite satisfying for a CARB craving. The place is cheap given the location, so I would be willing to give this place another shot.
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Shireen F.

It was my first time and it will be my last time EVER going here! The spring roll were like 3 days old and tasted horrible. My pad woodsen was suppose to come with shrimp and it had none. I called them to let them know the problem and she put me on hold for while. She went back and forth with the cook. She finally came back and told me that I was wrong and it had shrimp. Finally after having to convince her that I would not be calling if it was made correctly. She went back and forth, and didnt seem like she wanted to correct the order and I told her forget it. If you like true and good thai this is NOT the place. YUCK!!
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Gunther H.

This place is rad! Awesome staff, the Thai noodle soup is SO familiar to you PhÃ² lovers. Also, you NEED to get the mango sticky rice... Even if you are full, you need the mango sticky rice.
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Allison M.

Will never go again. First of all, my chicken basil was served to me COLD. I asked the waitress to please heat it up, as I didn't want cold chicken. She brought it back out to me moments later hot .. With two short black hairs in the chicken!! I'm a blonde so you know these were not my hairs. Disgusting. Will never return. Stay away!
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Barbara B.

I went here for lunch earlier this week and found it very enjoyable. Their lunch special is $6.95 for an entree and appetizer ( a limited selection). I had the crab ragoon (they call it crab lagoon) and ginger chicken. The crab ragoon was tasty, they were hot and the dipping sauce was good. I also enjoyed my ginger chicken- it was the perfect size for lunch and had a lot of vegetables. The service was extremely fast, something that is essential for a work day lunch. I was in and out in about 30 minutes. The place was pretty crowded, but I found a seat immediately. I didn't feel out of place at all sitting by myself, another bonus. This place isn't necessarily different from the plethora of similar thai restaurants in the city but I think it's worth a visit for lunch.
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Leang E.

I was expecting this place to be just average, but my experience was actually better than that. I started out with the shrimp tom yum soup, which was pretty tasty. It might have been a little sweeter than I prefer, but still pretty good. I did have the chicken pad se eew medium spicy for my entree, and it was quite delicious. It wasn't very busy so the service was fine, and the prices were decent as well. I wouldn't mind coming back for more or trying some other items.
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Sean R.

After reading reviews, I thought I would try Silver Spoon while walking around downtown. I love cheap authentic thai food, but this did not live up to any expectations. The atmosphere was ok. Plain, hole in the wall...pretty much what I expected. I ordered the Pad Sie Ew (sp?) with tofu and crab rangoon. The crab rangoon were dry and definitely not freshly made. I liked the sauce they came with. My entree came out and looked tasty but it failed to deliver. The tofu was cut too large so it ended up dry and did not have any flavor. The rest of the dish (mostly noodles) lacked special flavor and flare that I have had at other places. Lastly, when the waitress brought me the bill she reminded me that it was only for food and tax...tip was not included. That irks the hell out of me that she would try and remind me that I needed to tip. After sitting at the table contemplating how dumb she must have assumed I was, I left my 18% and walked out. I would not go back. I would suggest you can find better Thai in that area.
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Emily B.

I don't often sit-down in Thai restaurants, but this BYOB one was okay with me. They offer a lunch special, which consists of a full plate of food and an appetizer, all for about $7. Given that people's Yelp reviews were raving about their crab rangoons (labeled as "crab lagoon" on the menu), I went with that along with an order of tofu pad see ewe. The crab rangoon was good -- was it orgasmic? Not really, but then again, I didn't really realize that a fried wonton filled with fake crab meat and cream cheese could be. The hefty portion of pad see ewe was actually very good. They use asian brocoli instead of american, and it wasn't overly sweet or mushy -- which is my bone to pick about this particular dish at other restaurants. Oh, and they had O-Town and Backstreet Boys playing in the background...how can you go wrong with some boy band throwbacks?
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Meggie O.

I rarely write 1-star reviews, but this place deserved it. To set the scene, we (three of us) came here only because I got a restaurant.com gift certificate from a friend. It was for $25, but I had to spend $35 to use it. There were two people serving: a guy running deliveries out and a girl running back and forth between the floor, the register, and the patio. I felt bad for her, but it still took 15 minutes for her to come over and ask if we were ready to order. Never asked for a drinks order, never asked if we had questions about the menu...whatever. This level of service continued throughout the night-- I had to literally get up and wave my arms to get her to stop and refill our water and bring us more rice. We ordered the spring rolls, the red curry with tofu, the pad see ew with tofu, and a veggie dish. The spring rolls were a disgrace-- soggy rice paper rolled thickly around bean sprouts and tofu that couldn't even be picked up with a fork without disintegrating. The plum sauce was good. The pad see ew was tasty, but skimpy on the greens. The only good thing I can say about the curry and the veggie dish is that the tofu was a good texture. "Red" curry? More like orange-y watered-down curry-- no richness to it at all. The veggies were spicy, but spicy by itself is not a flavor. C'mon. Rice portions were ludicrously small-- one half-cup for each of us. Ordered another one and it cost $3. Awesome. Took forever for food to arrive, too. When the bill came, it was for $33 before tip, so I said we'd have to order a dessert to use our gift certificate. The waitress said that the bill was only $26, so we'd have to order $10 more, and she'd written it down wrong or something. We ordered three desserts (which we didn't really want), and when the Thai custard came, we all kind of wanted to find a dog to feed it to. The sticky rice with mango was so gross that one of us gagged, and the mango looked like it had been sitting out for days. Then she brought the new bill, which came to $45 AFTER subtracting the $25 gift certificate. Um...excuse me? I finally told her to take back the other two desserts (all of $7 worth) which somehow lowered the bill to $25 after the gift certificate...? That included an 18% gratuity, but still...weird. Will definitely NOT be coming back. It's a shame, because this place is cheap and close to my house, but...oh, well.
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Kori E.

We ordered takeout from here last night and it was really good! I had the pad thai and he had the Pad See Ew and both were hot, fresh and delicious. We split our entrees and there was so much food! We also had the Chicken Satay for an app and the chicken was very moist and you cant go wrong with the peanut dipping sauce. If you're in the area definitely check it out!
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Crystal K.

I went here on New Year's eve with my boyfriend, the place was pretty empty which was slightly shocking since the streets were crowded. As soon as we sat down we ordered Spring rolls for appetizers, tofu red curry and chicken pad thai. The spring rolls came out pretty fast (along with the rest of the orders). I wouldn't recommend ordering the spring rolls, there was not much flavor, you can taste more dough than the filling, (which was spice tofu) the only thing that had flavor was the plum sause, and isn't saying much. The Tofu red curry tasted good, it had a slight strong coconut taste, I wish the tofu was cooked a little more to have that crisp taste, but it was alright. The chicken pad thai was near perfect (cause nothing can be 100%). Overall, I enjoyed my experience and I will definitely come again.
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Elise M.

Nothing wowed me. I had their beef salad, which wasn't bad. Flavorful. But the pad kee Mao was a disappointment. Fast delivery, which made the $3 fee worth it i guess. But can't ask for much because its one of the only few Thai restaurants around here.
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Jeff A.

Nasty Filthy And Wrong! I have eaten Thai food from coast to shining coast, including more dive towns in-between then I care to recall... This easily makes its way to the bottom of the list... Service - Nasty! Bathroom - Filthy! Food - Wrong! Just plain wrong! Just a few examples of disappointment- The worst sausage I have ever eaten - Thai or non Thai - I took one bite; almost had to let it go right there, this happened in front of the server, I never took another bite, my friend took one bite as well and was equally repulsed... When I mentioned to the waitress that the sausage was not good, maybe it was in an open bag in the freezer or something, it was un-imaginably dry and the flavor was indescribably bad! She said I did not know how to eat it and it was new to the menu and most of their patrons do not understand it... Interesting I have had a variety of Thai sausage and this was not good at any level, a starving man might pass on this dish in hopes of a peaceful exit... I ordered a beef curry dish similar to a massaman curry dish, she instead brought me what looked to be a green curry shrimp soup of sorts, at first; based on all the horrible food I had had so far, I thought maybe it was mine, just different then I had ever seen in my extensive Thai dining, No it was wrong, I of-course had to carry it up, because in this place a waitress only visits the table if it is absolutely necessary... She brought me back my correct curry dish, the curry sauce was actually quite good, the beef was dry, thankfully not as dry as the sausage but still dry and chewy... The worst part may have been when they brought my wrong curry dish right to the table next to us, I mean seriously, I had just been probing around in it with my utensils and had even tried it, WTF!!!! Gaaahhhhhhh----Roooooowsssssssssssssss! Never again! P.S. In case you were wondering, yes they charged me for the petrified "sausage"...
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Shana M.

(I'm singing the following lines) Oh my god. Oh my god! Oh my gah-ah-Ah-AAAAHHD! I HAVE FOUND THEM! They being the best crab rangoons in Chicago. After searching high (uptown) and low (um...western and fullerton?) I have found the Crab Rangoons worthy of winning 2nd place in my heart (when Yelp goes to Marquette, MI in the U.P. I will review the home of the #1 crab rangoons in the midwest from Rice Paddy). How could I have worked here for almost 2 years and not know about this place until now!?!?!?! A TRAVESTY!! Conveniently enough this little gem is right next door to the Thai Consulate adding its extra authenticity. Which it totally doesn't need with crab rangoons like this. There's actual crab in them! And water chestnuts!! And lots of creamy cream cheese! And, apparently, Mania!! I've only been once, but have vowed to go at least twice a month because they have a lunch special for $6.95 that includes a medium sized entree and a half order of appetizer. Hello!!! I didn't get that special though. I ordered the Tom Kha, FULL order of rangoons, Thai iced tea, and a side of jasmine rice. I paid $12 (that's with tip!) and left totally stuffed to the max with happiness, joy, and yes, crab rangoons. Le sigh. So very happy. So Very content. I hope they're open for dinner so I can take myself there after work some time too.
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Ben H.

You take the good, you take the bad, and there you have, silverspoon.. la la la la. Ok, bad singing aside, this place is ok for a basement place and have some good dishes and some not so great. I enjoy the basil chicken (minced) and various curry dishes. Their noodle soups however, are mediocre and use an instant type of mix versus "home made"... its price point makes it worth coming back and the place is clean as well. Service is decent.
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Joanne T.

I wish I could have a better rating, but the food wasn't too great. I grew up on Thai food, so this place was a bit dissapointing. I ordered the duck curry (new to their menu) and it came with a small bowl of white rice. The rice wasn't enough to finish the curry soup. The duck didn't taste like duck and they threw in lychee for a weird flavoring. I also only got like 2 pieces of duck, which was NOT filling. I saw my friend's dishes and they were quite small as well. It definitely didn't fill us up and we had to get a deep dish pizza an hour afterwards to keep our bellies full. Service was okay too. I think the portion sizes good be bigger and they should add more seasoning to flavor it better. I'd get rid of the duck curry if they don't have good enough duck to make it taste good. I would like to see it thrive, but the chef needs to make some changes.
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Matt W.

Went for dinner with my wife during our first trip into town. Very simple little Thai place where the focus is on the food. We had beef and chicken red curries and rangoons and both were excellent. Only problem was with another guest who was giving the staff a hard time because in his world mild is supposed to be medium spicy. He requested some additional sauce to make his food more spicy and ate his meal, then refused to pay. This man continued to be beligerant then questioned if the staff member was even American. He was polietly asked to leave and after offering a few more insults finanly left (to the delight of the rest of the customers). I thought the staff handled this customer well, and if you food was not what you wanted, why did you eat it all? Bottom line, great food, great prices, fast and polite service. Everything we could have asked for!
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Moses R.

Pretty good food. Depending on the switch of cooks; there are times when your going to go and the food wont taste the same every time. This only happens once in a while, but overall decent Thai fare.
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Chris L.

The service was great. Very attentive and fast. But the food was a great disappointment. We ordered the Chinese broccoli with crispy pork... He broccoli was super bitter. We also ordered the Pad Bamee which only came with one shrimp and was simply average in flavor. We were definitely let down by he food here. Will never come back.
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Denise W.

Found this through a Groupon of $6 for $12 worth of food. Despite the mixed reviews, we figured it was the perfect amount to get something light to eat since we weren't that hungry. We ordered the tofu Tom Kha soup and beef Pad See Ew. The Tom Kha had a strong sour taste to it, stronger than it normally is. It did not look as creamy as usual, but was still full of flavour. As we consumed more and more of the soup, the flavour started to become overwhelming, almost as if there was too much flavour. It was a slight struggle to finish. The beef Pad See Ew was pretty dry and lacked flavour. We had to add chili sauce so that we could taste something. It had Chinese broccoli, which brought the dish together better than regular broccoli. The leaves of the Chinese broccoli blended well with the rice noodles, instead of the florets of regular broccoli. The portion was big enough that we even got the small leftover amount to go. Service was not very friendly, and the waitress seemed annoyed that we were using Groupon and ordering a small amount of food. Definitely not worth paying the full price for these dishes though.
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bettina k.

After once again ingesting sub-sub par Thai food delivered by Silver Spoon, I feel compelled to rant about this place. One day Silver Spoon dishes up surprisingly good and comparatively lean Thai, albeit in small portions, the next day what you find on your plate are sad and bland combos of vegetables and meat that don't deserve the Thai classification and that you should definitely not look forward to, stoned or unstoned. Silver Spoon either switches chefs every day or the chef suffers from manic depression. Lately, the depressive stage seems to dominate. For example: Spicy beef salad for $9 consisted mainly of soggy salad leafs, a few tomato quarters and four unspiced, tough beef slices. Yum Woon Sen salad consisted of boiled glass noodles without a hint of dressing and chicken strips so dry they must have been lying around since January. The sweet and sour Mango Chicken was mushy, the meat indistinguishable and the sauce gelatinous. Ditto for the sad, dry, bland Thai spring rolls and chicken skewers. The squid salad counts may be six pieces of corkscrew shaped squid. Not only have you wasted your money on sub-sub par Thai food, Silver Spoon will thwart your excitement about that delicious, imaginative Thai food you craved and instead turn the experience into a cafeteria meal.
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Michael M.

Whoa, this place is really delicious. Came here with my girlfriend and was really impressed with how delicious the Thai food was. It's really worth a visit. Prices were so very attractive. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Jelly R.

The spring rolls with plum sauce, and the pad thai with tofu were good, as was the mango drink. This was a nice, relaxing, casual dinner.
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Oreo T.

This is a neat small Thai restaurant and the staffs were nice. We had lunch there and ordered some noodles. The dishes was just ok. One thing bothered us was the beef wasn't of good quality. The owner better buys beef from a from a different wholesales store.
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James P.

Cute place, good price, but the food is lacking. Ordered chicken.yellow curry. Potatoes were not cooked and chicken was way over cooked(rubber).
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Gaby R.

Good price and speedy but the worst panang curry I have ever eaten. Very sweet only sauce and tofu I wanted. No other vegetables or color. Just brown sticky and sweet... Sorry. I tried. However, I did get a spork, and I love sporks!
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Jimmy C.

Recently discovered this place through a friend. I am not too familiar with Thai food but I had the red curry w/ shrimp and really liked it. I also tasted the crab Rangoon and it was delicious. The staff was really nice and helpful. It was under 50$ for a group of three. I will definitely visit again and will bring a bottle next time since its Byob.
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Danny G.

Some say salty.... I say delicious and flavorful. Really good Thai food with a really good lunch special. Crab ragoons were sweeter than most others I've had. Spicy Crazy Noodle was delightful. Portions were also nice. I'll be back.
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Dan L.

I love Thai and this was probably my worst experience. The curry was thin, oddly sweet, and chicken very over cooked. The spice was welcome as it added needed flavor. However, never have I ever had my stomach as torn up afterwards. I also believe the food was not fresh. Got the curry in under 5 minutes. Look for another Thai place if you must have this style cuisine.
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Ali L.

We got chicken curries and have been sick all night. It was obvious it was not fresh. The meat was tough, the curry thin and oddly sweet; and if the extremely quick delivery of food didn't suggest it was microwaved, the piping hot bowls did. But more importantly, have I mentioned we are both fighting over the toilet?
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Nathan I.

Blink and you'll miss it. Silver Spoon is located down the steps next to another restaurant that has valet parking. It's small, it's quiet and the only windows you see face the steps coming into the restaurant. The lack of decor, aside, the food was very good, and at a good price (especially for being downtown, on Rush Street). I didn't have anything exotic, I stayed safe (since it was my first visit) and got steamed pot stickers with a heaping plate of shrimp pad Thai (with a side of peanut sauce...I love drizzling peanut sauce over pad Thai). A Groupon offer is what brought me here, and it is because of this same Groupon offer that I will be returning whenever I'm in the area and looking for Thai food. Do yourself a favor and stop in. The only thing you should know is that they DO NOT take American Express. I had to leave my driver's license with them so I could come back the next day with my debit card and pay.
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Anne M.

Food was decent; Ambiance seriously lacking; Close to Michigan Ave. action; Easy to miss, weird little downstairs location and staircase = 3 stars. Dined here after work recently with a friend, and for the most part enjoyed our meal (delicious crab rangoon, super saucy 'crispy' (not really) curry noodles with chx) but wished the ambiance was taken a little more into consideration. What do I mean by that? - turn on some music. dead silence + other whispering diners = awkwardness. - turn up the heat. It's winter - January - in Chicago. Every time the front door was opened, a gust of frigid air overtook the small dining room. We were c'c'c'cold! - lower lighting? spruced up tables? something..? The restaurant was very bare-bones - some small touches could really make this place much more cozy and quaint. Prices were fair and I did like the food. However, I wouldn't seek this place out unless I found myself hungry for Thai food on Michigan Ave. near the water tower...
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Christalena S.

Being a lazy college student who doesn't want to make dinner during a 6 hour study session this place has become my go to, at least twice a week for takeout. I have ordered pad thai, crispy noodle, curry noodles, red curry, crab rangoon, pot stickers, and both the thai iced tea and coffee and all were great. They deliver to me within 40 minutes, always friendly, food always warm and drink always neatly placed inside plastic to avoid spillage(though its never happened here) I'd recommend this place to anyone with a sweet spot for thai/asian cuisine and it's a reasonable price too.
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Gemma B.

Came down to this cozy little restaurant after finishing some business at the Thai Consulate next door. Usually when I'm in Chicago I try and eat somewhere very special, but I had my elderly grandmother with me. I had the mind to ask the consulate staff if the Thai restaurant next door was any good. "Um, it's okay," they said. I should have listened. It's okay. If you're not picky about your food, it's okay. But the menu is massive for such a tiny kitchen, and I was really surprised when pork was not an available option for my lard nar. My husband said the pad thai was not bad, but my Thai grandmother didn't approve of it or the fried tofu. It was really just good enough for us to not be hungry anymore, and enough to make sure my grandma could still find something to eat despite her discerning taste. +5 points for a Thai staff, another +5 for having champagne mango and sweet sticky rice on the dessert menu. +2 for house-mixed Thai iced tea. But, like the consulate staff told me, "it's okay." Parking's just evil. Be ready to walk.
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Margreth C.

I work only 10 minutes from this restaurant so sometimes come here during my breaks. The lunch special is inexpensive and delicious. It's a good deal for what you get! I usually order the pad se ewe. Their service is always good.
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Yures N.

Subpar Thai food. I think they make some of their dishes a bit tame, so as not to offend any palettes. What resulted was a lack of spice, a lack of fish sauce, and a need for many Thai condiments which were no where to be found. Also, their fresh spring rolls were wrapped in the spring roll wrappers that you are supposed to fry. I didn't even know you could eat those raw. I also don't know why anyone would want to. This is probably the least impressive Thai that I've had in Chicago, and I wouldn't go back. One major plus: you can bring in your own alcohol. (Wish we would've known that to begin with.)
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Samantha E.

Pretty standard Thai food. We had it ordered in for a lunch meeting. Pad thai, a veggie dish, and chicken curry. Everything was flavorful and pleasant.
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Mike G.

We've walked by this place a hundred times and now I wished we just kept walking tonight. We ordered Pad Thai and Fried Rice two pretty easy dishes for a Thai/Chinese Restaurant but NOPE THEY COULDN'T PULL IT OFF. The Pad Thai had no flavor, it was probably the lack of sauce that contributed and the Fried Rice tasted like watered down packaged rice.
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Pete D.

The food at this hole in the wall basement restaurant was good. I would recommend the crispy wide rice noodle and chicken topped with thai panang curry. It was exceptionally well executed with great peanut flavors and the subtle crispy texture from the noodles was delightful. However, our tom yum soup was too salty. We went in the evening after work and the place was very quiet until they turn on their little boom box to fill the place with some noise. The Groupon $6 for $12 cut our bill to 9 bucks. I wouldn't mind going there again for lunch or take out, but if you want to eat your thai food at a quiet restaurant at dinner time this is your place.
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Team B.

We had a Groupon that was expiring, so we stopped in on a Wednesday evening. We had the Red Curry with tofu and the Pad Khee Mao with tofu. We ordered both spicy, but only the noodle dish had any appreciable spice (this is typical of our experiences with Thai restaurants, so it's not a big deal). Neither dish had many vegetables, which was a disappointment. The red curry was basically a curry-flavored soup, which might've been fine, but the execution was not very exciting. We liked the Pad Khee Mao pretty well, but it was about average for a noodle dish, so we wouldn't go out of our way to come back for it. I should also note that the Thai Iced Coffees we'd had on a previous trip (the Groupon was after 3 pm only, which we didn't notice the first time around) were pretty weak. We just had water for our second visit. The food was fine, but it does not compare favorably with the Thai we've had at other restaurants in the area.
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Liz C.

Fast, even during peak hours. Delicious and great portion sizes. Awesome price! Who could ask for more!?
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Kourtney L.

Nice little place to eat, but easy to miss, the sign above said Thai food. Once I walked back from the water tower, I almost ended up in the sushi place next door. You have to go down stairs. Price was great, food was excellent and the service was to.
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Bao N.

Great! came here as I was craving Thai food. nice little place, had to walk downstairs - no cell service. was promptly seated and water was briught to the table within minutes. Ordered the pad thai and it came out in about 5 minutes. good portion size - filled me up and decent amount of meat! good meal for less than 10$!
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Cecilia C.

The spring rolls were ok but the rice chicken soup was delicious! Exactly what I needed with this cold/rainy weather.
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Carolyn M P.

It was my first time trying Thai. I loved it, my sister Susan took me we came in late but were seated right away. This was on 12-23-12. Susan Ordered a appetizer which were Baby Egg Rolls,and there sweet &sour sauce. Very fresh.Also a cucumber salad very different and so sweet. Then came my Iced Thai Coffee nice,cool and sweet and chocolate hint. I noticed right away. Then her food she had Rama Chicken that was steamed broccoli and topped with a peanut sauce. Mine came next it was Pad Bamee egg noodles,shrimp,chicken and vegetables. I would come back again also try something different. I'm addicted to there Ice Thai Coffee.
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Evie A.

Not sure where to start.. Emmmm NO! Love Thai food and after reading the reviews I thought let's give this place a try. So disappointed! Food was bland, absolutely no flavor! Had asked for Tofu instead of any meat but if anyone could find even a little piece in my noodles I'd give them a prize! The curry was watered down and smelled funny... Oh lord! It's a NO from me.
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Tasha C.

I came across this restaurant after the Sushi place next door said they had a 2 hour wait - and was pleasantly surprised. Service was quick -- which was great because we were super hungry. My daughter (6yrs) and I shared the chicken Pad Thai and the Tom Kha soup. Both were delicious! For the price, we ate very well for being so close to Michigan Ave!
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Nicole W.

Yummy! I went here for a cheap dinner, and that cheap dinner did not disappoint! I had the Tom Kha soup and Panang Curry. I don't think Panang Curry is supposed to be basically peanut butter sauce but this one is delicous! The Pad Thai was good, I've had better but for the price of meals $7-$8, you cannot go wrong here! The people were friendly and the location is right down the road from me. I will definitely go back as it's an afforadable good meal in Chicago.
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Kris A.

Went in for an early dinner using a $25 Restaurant,com certificate I paid ~$2 for. We ended up ordering chicken pad Thai, garlic chicken, and chicken drunken noodles. Each dish was prepared fresh, and was very good. We asked for HOT, and that is exactly what we got. Lip burning heat that was extremely tasty! We also order the crab rangoon, which is easily the best I've ever had. The pad Thai is in my top 5, and I'm pretty picky. Service was great, the decor understated, clean, and relaxing. All in all, a very nice dining experience.
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Ashley B.

My boyfriend and i were with another couple and we were all STARVING, so we just came in here since it was close. I will say it didn't take long at all to get our food, wich was awesome. It wasn't the best Thai food I've ever had in Chicago, but not the worst. Honestly, at this point, I can hardly tell them apart anymore. This one for sure had nothing that separated it from the rest. Not to mention, the actual place itself was odd. It was basically a rectangular basement. If I were starving and only had $8 in my pocket and if I were in the area, I'd be back!
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Mari M.

I had the green curry with tofu here. It's cheap quick and friendly service. The coconut curry was delicious and my friends got thai curry noodle and tom kha and spring rolls. Spring rolls were just ok. And the jasmine rice was not too great. But I know the prices around the downtown area's high and lunch for $6 is a steal I think :) It's next to Thai consulate and the restaurant's downstairs.
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Christine L.

Mediocre Thai food at cheap prices. Crab ragoons: Not the best i've had, but still decent. I personally prefer the thicker wonton wrapper rather than the thin spring roll wrapper they used. With one order, you can expect six crab ragoons, which I think is a great steal. Bamee BBQ Pork: This can be ordered with or without broth. I would definitely recommend it with the broth. Without it, the noodles lacked flavor and the BBQ pork was overcooked and dry. However, the broth not only added some rich taste to the dish but also came with some pea shoots. Curry crispy noodle: I was not a fan of this dish at all. The noodles were hardly crispy, and the panang curry sauce that smothered the noodles was way too salty. I normally do not like wasting food and take my leftovers home with me, but this was one dish I could do without.
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Heather L.

Your typical Thai place in the heart of downtown. It has decent food and service. Anything here is very standard, but meets your Thai cravings head-on. After a day of shopping on Michigan Ave or Rush & Oak, if you don't feel like dropping more money on Tru, this can be a nice stop. It is also close enough to Sprinkles and PInkberry for you to finish strong.
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Roberta X.

No wonder why this Thai restaurant barely have 4 stars... the fried rice was a sad excuse for even calling it fried rice. the tom yum soup had about 2 shrimps which was uncooked because the broth was not hot enough. the broth was way to watered-down. please do not order the tom yum soup - it's like a bowl of water with a big slice of onion and 2 uncooked shrimp - and that's definitely now how tom yum soups are. the place was clean and the bathroom was decent, but not the food.
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Marcella D.

Friend got a recommendation for this place from concierge at our hotel. After a short walk, we found it with no trouble (although my friend almost went to the Sushi place upstairs by mistake!) . Small, clean, bright, very nice wait staff, not too busy at noon, but a steady stream of people in and out. Service was fast and effecient, as well as the time it took for food to arrive. Food was good, although the spring rolls my companion ordered were chilled (just out of the fridge?) . We both had curry, no frills, just a good meal. Visited April 2012
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Holly J.

Mediocre but cheap. Completely fine if you are craving Thai and are willing to have a somewhat bland experience. If you enjoy hot sauce you are in luck, as you will need a lot of it to give your food some flavor.
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Kris L.

Silver Spoon is a no-frills Thai restaurant. The ambience is simple, the service is consistently good, and food is decent. The portions are extremely generous for the cost and they have a wide menu selection of great Thai food. The best dishes here are the pad thai and crazy noodles (and u can never go wrong with lard nar!) If you want simplicity and great (but not the best) Thai food, Silver Spoon is your place.
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Emily Z.

Got take out from here because we were craving Thai and heard Silver Spoon was cheap, true statement, but along with that is below average Thai in my opinion. Got Edamame, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and free order of crab Rangoon (orders over $15) for $22 which included a $3 delivery charge Edamame were good but came with like 8 white rice noodles in them... just kind of makes you wonder how much care they are using to cook food when this kind of thing happens ! Pad Thai was decent, came with one dried out lime wedge, disappointing to us citrus fruit lovers ! Pad See Ew was the most disappointing, instead of broccoli like I am used to it had Chinese Broccoli, Which I am thinking may not have been prepared correctly, or I just really dint like it, looks like spinach but it is tough like I imagine kale to be. I am a fat kid and usually eat all that is on my plate weather I really 'like' it or not, but I took the time to separate this tough Chinese Broccoli from my oh so soft Pad See Ew noodles ! ewwww Now the Crab Rangoons on the other hand were good, could have used a little more cream cheese goodness, never really had a bad one though, I mean how do you mess up fried cream cheese, yummy, served with 5 rangoons and a side of sweet and sour. Overall it worked perfect on a stormy night cause it was right by my friends house and they delivered, but its no place I would hop on the train to go to. I'll be back only under necessary circumstances, like a blizzard !
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Kasey L.

Pretty average for Thai food (portion was maybe slightly smaller than expected), but we'll come here again if for nothing other than their incredibly quick service. Kind of surprised that the food wasn't unbelievable considering it's literally right next door to the Thai consulate, but again, it was definitely good enough and I would eat there again/recommend it to a friend. Be warned--they're sticklers for only taking the Groupon Now! deal for dine in.
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Candice H.

This place has good prices , the "hole in the wall" feel to it that I always love, a good , lengthy menu, and nice staff. Their garlic chicken was delicious. I also had their duck in red panang curry , I believe it was? And the duck was succulent and delicious, but for near 14 $, and probably the most expensive thing on the menu, I expected more duck. It was all in the soupy mixture , which was quite spicy, and delicious, but there was nearly next to nothing but water , lychee balls, and a wee bit of duck and celery. Not my favorite. Also the seats are a little cramped. Very typical of a thai restaurant, but it felt more like a flat top grill ambiance. Its a good price for being in such a good neighborhood and this place is normally never ever busy since it's down the stairs and out of sight. Try their honey thai iced tea....so goooooood.
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Jennie T.

Pretty good Thai food. Went there yesterday with a friend and enjoyed it. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the loud company in the corner of the restaurant -- they were obnoxious and "urusai!" I got a Thai ice tea -- it was good. I can't complain. My friend and I ordered edamame, gai tod (fried chicken), shrimp in a blanket (basically shrimp wrapped like an egg roll) and their special duck curry. I really liked the gai tod. That was delicious. It was one of the best fried chicken I've had in the city. The duck curry was good. I thought it was strange that they added lychee to that dish but it was still good. It was comparable to the Thai duck curry I've had in California (land of all good food, in my opinion). I was pretty pleased.
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Amanda C.

This place was delicious! The crab Rangoon was great, I liked it because it was folded and fried different and has delicious sauce. The Peanut butter curry was delicious, but a little thick. I had the spicy crazy noodle which was okay, the noodles were an inch wide and wasn't really expecting that, also the "spicy" came on the side. The BYOB place was great, also we had a $25 off coupon, so was had a $50 meal for $25! Which included two appetizers, two entrees, a drink, and a take home Pad Thai entree. Would recommend.
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Jenny L.

Hole in the wall Thai place. Stumbled upon it while looking for the sushi place next door. Had a quick lunch which was surprisingly affordable and filling. Not a big expert on Thai food but the spicy noodle dish and the pad thai lunch specials were fair for the price. They offer a spectrum of spicy-ness as well. The appetizers that came with the lunch specials included fried tofu, spring rolls, vegetarian rolls etc. Not a bad deal. Tried the spring rolls and vegetarian rolls. Were not my favorite but I did appreciate the main dish the spicy noodles so I can't complain. The atmosphere is sparse with wooden tables and benches in a basement. Clean but sparse. The lack of music was disappointing just because even conversation was mildly awkward. Service was friendly and efficient without being annoying. Recommendation would be to try it out.
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Helen C.

Very pleasantly surprised by this place. Went here with a restaurant.com voucher... and because it's BYOB. So given that we knew our dinner would come in at less than $10 each and we'd get to drink, and the other two Thai places near here are pretty downtrodden, we didn't have high expectations. The food is not spectacular, although they did serve the only crab rangoon I have managed to stomach - it's light and crispy, has actual crab (or fake crab, it's at least seafood) in it and tastes of something! My chicken was tasty and came on lots of good crispy broccoli, and my friend had a veggie curry that tasted very fresh. It's also extremely good value for money. I'd almost be tempted to give them a fifth star because the service we got was lovely. They fridged our wine, brought us chopsticks, and left us to finish our drinks. No attitude for having a coupon either. All round lovely - I can only think that they must have been having a bad day on some of the other reveiwers' visits! Why no fifth star? Well like I said, the food is not 5 star quality really. You get what you pay for. I'd pay for Vong's, nearby, to get more authentic curry in particular. Secondly, there's only one bathroom and it has a urinal in it. Sorry, but I'm a girl, and I don't like urinals. But, this place is better than the two similarly-priced Thai joints nearby and it's BYOB. Does what it says on the tin.
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Jeanne L.

Located right next door to the Thai Consulate, it's gotta be awesome, right? We ordered delivery from here one day, and I think it was pad thai, but it was pretty terrible. We came here pretty hungry another night and ordered pad thai and tom kha soup, both were very flavorful and good. If I had to be really nit-picky, the noodles in the pad thai were cooked a bit past "al dente" - not quite satisfying for a CARB craving. The place is cheap given the location, so I would be willing to give this place another shot.
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Shireen F.

It was my first time and it will be my last time EVER going here! The spring roll were like 3 days old and tasted horrible. My pad woodsen was suppose to come with shrimp and it had none. I called them to let them know the problem and she put me on hold for while. She went back and forth with the cook. She finally came back and told me that I was wrong and it had shrimp. Finally after having to convince her that I would not be calling if it was made correctly. She went back and forth, and didnt seem like she wanted to correct the order and I told her forget it. If you like true and good thai this is NOT the place. YUCK!!
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Gunther H.

This place is rad! Awesome staff, the Thai noodle soup is SO familiar to you PhÃ² lovers. Also, you NEED to get the mango sticky rice... Even if you are full, you need the mango sticky rice.
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Allison M.

Will never go again. First of all, my chicken basil was served to me COLD. I asked the waitress to please heat it up, as I didn't want cold chicken. She brought it back out to me moments later hot .. With two short black hairs in the chicken!! I'm a blonde so you know these were not my hairs. Disgusting. Will never return. Stay away!
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Nigel L.

A great intimate restaurant for a quick lunch. This place was tasty but the food is prepared quick because it seems more of a take out sort of establishment. Slightly a bit expensive for the smaller portion sizes for typical take out restaurants though. I did however enjoy the tom yum soup!
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Barbara B.

I went here for lunch earlier this week and found it very enjoyable. Their lunch special is $6.95 for an entree and appetizer ( a limited selection). I had the crab ragoon (they call it crab lagoon) and ginger chicken. The crab ragoon was tasty, they were hot and the dipping sauce was good. I also enjoyed my ginger chicken- it was the perfect size for lunch and had a lot of vegetables. The service was extremely fast, something that is essential for a work day lunch. I was in and out in about 30 minutes. The place was pretty crowded, but I found a seat immediately. I didn't feel out of place at all sitting by myself, another bonus. This place isn't necessarily different from the plethora of similar thai restaurants in the city but I think it's worth a visit for lunch.
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Leang E.

I was expecting this place to be just average, but my experience was actually better than that. I started out with the shrimp tom yum soup, which was pretty tasty. It might have been a little sweeter than I prefer, but still pretty good. I did have the chicken pad se eew medium spicy for my entree, and it was quite delicious. It wasn't very busy so the service was fine, and the prices were decent as well. I wouldn't mind coming back for more or trying some other items.
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Sean R.

After reading reviews, I thought I would try Silver Spoon while walking around downtown. I love cheap authentic thai food, but this did not live up to any expectations. The atmosphere was ok. Plain, hole in the wall...pretty much what I expected. I ordered the Pad Sie Ew (sp?) with tofu and crab rangoon. The crab rangoon were dry and definitely not freshly made. I liked the sauce they came with. My entree came out and looked tasty but it failed to deliver. The tofu was cut too large so it ended up dry and did not have any flavor. The rest of the dish (mostly noodles) lacked special flavor and flare that I have had at other places. Lastly, when the waitress brought me the bill she reminded me that it was only for food and tax...tip was not included. That irks the hell out of me that she would try and remind me that I needed to tip. After sitting at the table contemplating how dumb she must have assumed I was, I left my 18% and walked out. I would not go back. I would suggest you can find better Thai in that area.
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Erica S.

Very special place in that it is delicious! and BYOB! Oh, and the most important part-pretty cheap! I don't really remember what I ordered, but I believe that it was Pad Se Ew, which is one of my favorites. The rest of my party ordered Pad thai. We also got edamame and spring rolls for appetizers. Everything was very good, there were really no complaints. Service was a little rough-at first, we didn't really know what to do when we walked in and no one said anything, so we sat down. Then we stole menus, as no one said anything. Then, after the food, we took our own chili pepper sauce. However, perhaps that is just how this place is. I will be back for sure.
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Emily B.

I don't often sit-down in Thai restaurants, but this BYOB one was okay with me. They offer a lunch special, which consists of a full plate of food and an appetizer, all for about $7. Given that people's Yelp reviews were raving about their crab rangoons (labeled as "crab lagoon" on the menu), I went with that along with an order of tofu pad see ewe. The crab rangoon was good -- was it orgasmic? Not really, but then again, I didn't really realize that a fried wonton filled with fake crab meat and cream cheese could be. The hefty portion of pad see ewe was actually very good. They use asian brocoli instead of american, and it wasn't overly sweet or mushy -- which is my bone to pick about this particular dish at other restaurants. Oh, and they had O-Town and Backstreet Boys playing in the background...how can you go wrong with some boy band throwbacks?
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Meggie O.

I rarely write 1-star reviews, but this place deserved it. To set the scene, we (three of us) came here only because I got a restaurant.com gift certificate from a friend. It was for $25, but I had to spend $35 to use it. There were two people serving: a guy running deliveries out and a girl running back and forth between the floor, the register, and the patio. I felt bad for her, but it still took 15 minutes for her to come over and ask if we were ready to order. Never asked for a drinks order, never asked if we had questions about the menu...whatever. This level of service continued throughout the night-- I had to literally get up and wave my arms to get her to stop and refill our water and bring us more rice. We ordered the spring rolls, the red curry with tofu, the pad see ew with tofu, and a veggie dish. The spring rolls were a disgrace-- soggy rice paper rolled thickly around bean sprouts and tofu that couldn't even be picked up with a fork without disintegrating. The plum sauce was good. The pad see ew was tasty, but skimpy on the greens. The only good thing I can say about the curry and the veggie dish is that the tofu was a good texture. "Red" curry? More like orange-y watered-down curry-- no richness to it at all. The veggies were spicy, but spicy by itself is not a flavor. C'mon. Rice portions were ludicrously small-- one half-cup for each of us. Ordered another one and it cost $3. Awesome. Took forever for food to arrive, too. When the bill came, it was for $33 before tip, so I said we'd have to order a dessert to use our gift certificate. The waitress said that the bill was only $26, so we'd have to order $10 more, and she'd written it down wrong or something. We ordered three desserts (which we didn't really want), and when the Thai custard came, we all kind of wanted to find a dog to feed it to. The sticky rice with mango was so gross that one of us gagged, and the mango looked like it had been sitting out for days. Then she brought the new bill, which came to $45 AFTER subtracting the $25 gift certificate. Um...excuse me? I finally told her to take back the other two desserts (all of $7 worth) which somehow lowered the bill to $25 after the gift certificate...? That included an 18% gratuity, but still...weird. Will definitely NOT be coming back. It's a shame, because this place is cheap and close to my house, but...oh, well.
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Kori E.

We ordered takeout from here last night and it was really good! I had the pad thai and he had the Pad See Ew and both were hot, fresh and delicious. We split our entrees and there was so much food! We also had the Chicken Satay for an app and the chicken was very moist and you cant go wrong with the peanut dipping sauce. If you're in the area definitely check it out!
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Crystal K.

I went here on New Year's eve with my boyfriend, the place was pretty empty which was slightly shocking since the streets were crowded. As soon as we sat down we ordered Spring rolls for appetizers, tofu red curry and chicken pad thai. The spring rolls came out pretty fast (along with the rest of the orders). I wouldn't recommend ordering the spring rolls, there was not much flavor, you can taste more dough than the filling, (which was spice tofu) the only thing that had flavor was the plum sause, and isn't saying much. The Tofu red curry tasted good, it had a slight strong coconut taste, I wish the tofu was cooked a little more to have that crisp taste, but it was alright. The chicken pad thai was near perfect (cause nothing can be 100%). Overall, I enjoyed my experience and I will definitely come again.
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Elise M.

Nothing wowed me. I had their beef salad, which wasn't bad. Flavorful. But the pad kee Mao was a disappointment. Fast delivery, which made the $3 fee worth it i guess. But can't ask for much because its one of the only few Thai restaurants around here.
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Jeff A.

Nasty Filthy And Wrong! I have eaten Thai food from coast to shining coast, including more dive towns in-between then I care to recall... This easily makes its way to the bottom of the list... Service - Nasty! Bathroom - Filthy! Food - Wrong! Just plain wrong! Just a few examples of disappointment- The worst sausage I have ever eaten - Thai or non Thai - I took one bite; almost had to let it go right there, this happened in front of the server, I never took another bite, my friend took one bite as well and was equally repulsed... When I mentioned to the waitress that the sausage was not good, maybe it was in an open bag in the freezer or something, it was un-imaginably dry and the flavor was indescribably bad! She said I did not know how to eat it and it was new to the menu and most of their patrons do not understand it... Interesting I have had a variety of Thai sausage and this was not good at any level, a starving man might pass on this dish in hopes of a peaceful exit... I ordered a beef curry dish similar to a massaman curry dish, she instead brought me what looked to be a green curry shrimp soup of sorts, at first; based on all the horrible food I had had so far, I thought maybe it was mine, just different then I had ever seen in my extensive Thai dining, No it was wrong, I of-course had to carry it up, because in this place a waitress only visits the table if it is absolutely necessary... She brought me back my correct curry dish, the curry sauce was actually quite good, the beef was dry, thankfully not as dry as the sausage but still dry and chewy... The worst part may have been when they brought my wrong curry dish right to the table next to us, I mean seriously, I had just been probing around in it with my utensils and had even tried it, WTF!!!! Gaaahhhhhhh----Roooooowsssssssssssssss! Never again! P.S. In case you were wondering, yes they charged me for the petrified "sausage"...
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Shana M.

(I'm singing the following lines) Oh my god. Oh my god! Oh my gah-ah-Ah-AAAAHHD! I HAVE FOUND THEM! They being the best crab rangoons in Chicago. After searching high (uptown) and low (um...western and fullerton?) I have found the Crab Rangoons worthy of winning 2nd place in my heart (when Yelp goes to Marquette, MI in the U.P. I will review the home of the #1 crab rangoons in the midwest from Rice Paddy). How could I have worked here for almost 2 years and not know about this place until now!?!?!?! A TRAVESTY!! Conveniently enough this little gem is right next door to the Thai Consulate adding its extra authenticity. Which it totally doesn't need with crab rangoons like this. There's actual crab in them! And water chestnuts!! And lots of creamy cream cheese! And, apparently, Mania!! I've only been once, but have vowed to go at least twice a month because they have a lunch special for $6.95 that includes a medium sized entree and a half order of appetizer. Hello!!! I didn't get that special though. I ordered the Tom Kha, FULL order of rangoons, Thai iced tea, and a side of jasmine rice. I paid $12 (that's with tip!) and left totally stuffed to the max with happiness, joy, and yes, crab rangoons. Le sigh. So very happy. So Very content. I hope they're open for dinner so I can take myself there after work some time too.
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Ben H.

You take the good, you take the bad, and there you have, silverspoon.. la la la la. Ok, bad singing aside, this place is ok for a basement place and have some good dishes and some not so great. I enjoy the basil chicken (minced) and various curry dishes. Their noodle soups however, are mediocre and use an instant type of mix versus "home made"... its price point makes it worth coming back and the place is clean as well. Service is decent.
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Joanne T.

I wish I could have a better rating, but the food wasn't too great. I grew up on Thai food, so this place was a bit dissapointing. I ordered the duck curry (new to their menu) and it came with a small bowl of white rice. The rice wasn't enough to finish the curry soup. The duck didn't taste like duck and they threw in lychee for a weird flavoring. I also only got like 2 pieces of duck, which was NOT filling. I saw my friend's dishes and they were quite small as well. It definitely didn't fill us up and we had to get a deep dish pizza an hour afterwards to keep our bellies full. Service was okay too. I think the portion sizes good be bigger and they should add more seasoning to flavor it better. I'd get rid of the duck curry if they don't have good enough duck to make it taste good. I would like to see it thrive, but the chef needs to make some changes.
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Matt W.

Went for dinner with my wife during our first trip into town. Very simple little Thai place where the focus is on the food. We had beef and chicken red curries and rangoons and both were excellent. Only problem was with another guest who was giving the staff a hard time because in his world mild is supposed to be medium spicy. He requested some additional sauce to make his food more spicy and ate his meal, then refused to pay. This man continued to be beligerant then questioned if the staff member was even American. He was polietly asked to leave and after offering a few more insults finanly left (to the delight of the rest of the customers). I thought the staff handled this customer well, and if you food was not what you wanted, why did you eat it all? Bottom line, great food, great prices, fast and polite service. Everything we could have asked for!
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Milan P.

Hit here first thing for lunch. Heard some good things but it did not rank a return visit. (The Thai Consulate was next door and seemed to be an endorsement. I did not know they were also the operators of the "sushi" bar upstairs.) Could not get the non-soy sauce. Chicken was a little rubbery and lacked flavor. Rice was good, but the portion masked the lack of other food on the plate. Tom Yum soup was not yum. (Jeopardy answer? "Where is the missing cilantro, Alex?") Crab Rangoon was pretty good. My better half says there are too many good Chicago restaurants to give the bad or boring ones a second chance.
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Sara P.

My overall reaction to Silver Spoon: Meh... I went during lunchtime and took advantage of their lunch special, which is an appetizer and a main dish for $6.95. I chose the crab rangoon, after reading a good review of their version on here, and the pad see eiw. I did like the crab rangoon, they were tasty, a bit on the small side. But they were packed with flavor, and the sauce was good. The pad see eiw on the other hand...was only ok. The noodles and sauce tasted a bit odd, like it was burnt, there was a charred aftertaste in my mouth, and a bit of a fishy aftertaste that didn't go away for a couple hours. Not the best feeling. I also had the thai iced tea with a touch of cream in it, and it was pretty good. Sweet and refreshing. For the price, it was decent, but I think I'd go somewhere else and only return for rave reviews of a different dish.
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Cerise M.

I am pretty surprised with the mixed reviews. BUT I have to say they have the best Pad See Ew in the city, greens are so fresh; and the noodles were yummy. Enough said. I also enjoyed their seafood salad and papaya salad, a little sour, so fresh without being too overwhelming. And don't forget to order their Thai Ice Tea with honey (sometimes its really good, sometimes its too sweet) Overall a SUPER Thai meal, affordable, and fast service. I will always come back. :)
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Andrew B.

reasonable prices and very good food, service was a bit on the slow side, but we weren't in a hurry.
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Thomas P.

I will start this review with the good news. I ordered Pad Thai and Tod Mun and both were very good. My wife ordered a Thai chicken stir-fry which she could not eat and said it tasted spoiled. After eating my dish I tried some of hers and not only were the vegetables tasting rotten but the chicken was rubbery-a sure sign of microwave cooking. My wife's plate was full and mine empty when the waitress came to see how we were doing. When I explained (calmly) the issue with my wife's food-her only response was "sorry". There was no manager around and we mentioned it to another waitress who also said she was "very sorry". I've enjoyed some great Thai food around the country but will not come back here. At "Chicago prices" we should certainly expect to get TWO edible meals or at least be allowed to have them re-do. At this rate they will certainly run out of returning customers so first-timers be warned 50% is still a failing grade.
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Grace H.

I visited this restaurant couple times. The location is very convenient from the place I stay and it is one block behind Michigan avenue. I went there for quick lunches while I was shopping along michigan ave. The food is ok, but the price is a little bit pricier.
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Sebastian Y.

Silver Spoon looks shady, but it's really quite nice once you get in. Food is only average here, but its conveniently located and also really cheap. Therefore, I will return! The Pad See Ew was pretty decent: Kind of burnt, but no complaints. Once I added chili it was delicious. The Penang Curry was alright: No veggies in the curry, only meat. Not very interesting to eat. Portions are okay. Not big, but not too small. Finally the waitress was friendly and attentive! We were seated immediately and hardly had to wait for anything.
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Terrence C.

Strolling through downtown with a Thai craving i stumbled on Silver Spoon. My assumption was a Thai restaurant sitting next to the Thai embassy HAS to be good right?! Well.. here is the good.. PRICE! food is cheap! Similar to what you'd expect at a neighborhood Thai spot. Most expensive entree was like 8 bucks. DING DING DING. Food... I had the duck curry, and pad thai. Duck curry was above average. The bowl arrived with a bright orange colored soup filled with pineapple, juicy duck cuts, and lychee. Lychee!? yes! Very happy with this dish. The rice portion was way too small for an entree, and I was charged for a second order. This was a bit annoying... there is a rice monopoly going on. Pad Thai was run of the mill. This may have been the dulled down american version, but I do not feel that I should have to request the good stuff. At least ask me. just eh. Ordered some hot sauce to give it a kick. The world goes on. Pot stickers were just OK as well. could have been frozen ones.. Service was very good. The waitstaff was always around, and asking if things were ok. Decor.. A shy garden apartment styled narrow space. Nice. Nothing fancy, and very unapologetic feel. I could have been on a Thailand back alley. This may turn off some, but I was pleasantly surprised. NOTE: don't make the mistake of sitting at the sushi restaurant immediately next door. I did. =/ Nothing bad to say about SIlver Spoon, but nothing awesome either. Great spot to grab a quick bite.
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Mark A.

Okay, you really can't mess up Thai food...and Silver Spoon doesn't, but for the area it's located in and all the other options that exist around it...you guys have to try a little harder. Red Curry and Green Curry...Thai restaurant staples and they were just normal. Not bad, not great...just average. Egg rolls we had before - kind of bland and too much like they were Costco frozen bagged e-rolls. The ambience is okay. It actually looks like it could be a sushi house (may have been a long time ago, but I know the Spoon has been there for a while). It was easy to get a seat on a Saturday night, which makes me think bad business, or just not impressive enough down in the River North/Gold Coast area. The waitress and help...all nice, typical Thai people all running the show together. I have a feeling that if I ordered the same dish for carryout or delivery, I might've gotten a bigger portion. Did I need it, no. Did I want it, probably? I think I'll order from here next time. My date was hot, though.
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Robyn T.

I really wanted to like Silver Spoon especially after Steve Dolinsky listed it's sister restaurant, Spoon Thai on Western, as one of his Top 5 Thai restaurants in the city. Big expectations I know. The service, the atmosphere and sadly even the food were all just kind of mediocre... Tables are pretty close together and in any case, it seems like most people opt for delivery or pick-up. The server could understand the food order for two people...maybe because one of us was having soup as an entree? There was a lack of communication somewhere because each item arrived separately - spring rolls (came out warm because of the hot plate they were served on), tempura (OK, our fault for ordering tempura at a Thai restaurant but the batter was so thick you had to play hide and seek with the vegetable it was covering), tom kha soup (great broth) and crispy curry noodles (the sauce here was the thick peanut curry sauce was again the star). I enjoyed my Thai iced coffee and my dining companion, but I probably wouldn't rush back here anytime soon.
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Jeff C.

Decent Thai food next to the Thai Consulate. Their homemade sausages are yummy. Other foods are typical Chicago Thai. BYOB downtown is a definite plus.
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Cam R.

Loved the lunch special here for years. Best deal in the area for lunch - especially for sit down service. And the food was great. Recently raised the price to $7.95, losing its advantage to other restaurants. Used to come here once a week, now only once a month or so.
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Izzy N.

I take it all back. Their pad thai sucks and it's complimented by bitchy service. and guess what.. being asian isn't an excuse for being a bitch either. The servers next door at Friends are all asian and they are super sweet. The crab rangoon is the only thing that has been pretty consistent and dependable in satisfying that fried craving. Pretty deserted weekday nights here, couple times I've gone. dead to me.
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Jennifer T.

The Thai food here is decent. Nothing too special but the food is good if you don't mind quick eat. It's basically what you expect so don't expect service to be very great. The last time I ate here with a group, our receipt was handwritten and torn out to be given in little tiny pieces of paper. Also, even when we ordered in the group, the foods didn't come as once. While almost everyone had their order, there was 1 person left behind without his dish coming until the rest of us were nearly half-way through with our meals...
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Jill and Ying J.

This is a total hidden gem. Not only would you not expect it to be the restaurant it actually is, given the prime location, it is hidden way down in the basement. The food is rock solid, especially for the price. Typical dishes are under $10 for entrees. This becomes dangerous, as you start to order way too much for your own good (as you expected to spend much more especially considering the stores/restaurants around it). Their appetizers are decent. We tried the fried tofu, and while the seasoning was tasty, it didn't penetrate, and so most of the tofu was pretty tasteless. Their satay chicken, while marinated in a delicious sauce, was pretty overcooked and dry. The tom yum soup, however, was rock solid, as you would expect from a thai restaurant whose employees actually look thai. Our experience with the entrees really save this restaurant. Their spicy crazy noodles are just PERFECT. Not too spicy, not too crazy, just right. The pad see eiw is as tasty and well done as the best thai places in Chicago (in fact, this place is next door to the Thai consulate....that should say something right?). The Pad thai is just as good. And for the price, why not get all three? For yourself? Better yet, get just one, and add one of their curries. The panang is a mild sweet curry that really hits the spot if you're not into the spicy stuff. The green and red curries are authentic and addictive, making you wish you had much more rice to sop it all up. And did we mention BYOB?? Bring some friends, bring a six pack or a nice bottle of red, and you're off to a great start to the night.
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Melissa S.

This place is my Thai staple here in Chicago. It's cheap, quick, and tasty. I'm huge into Thai food and, while not everything on the menu is one hundred percent (I'm looking at you egg rolls with artificial plum sauce), it far outshines a lot of the nearby Thai food in the area for this price range. Their pad thai (by which I measure all Thai joints) is decent and has all the right stuff vegetables in it -- none of the inauthentic stuff other places throw in. Their pad see ew is very simple and barebones, but tasty. Their tom kha is seriously delicious though... even compared to more expensive Thai places. One of the best. I like getting it with noodles and in a larger size for a meal on its own, although it's not an option on the menu. Larb and papaya salad are also pretty well done. Service has always been very efficient and pleasant. They're really Thai. I've noticed that most of the people who come here are girls alone looking for a quick, inexpensive bite in the middle of their solo shopping on Michigan, or local Northwestern Law and Med students. I like coming here on weekday lunches since they have a really good deal for $7 offering a choice from their most popular appetizers and most popular dishes. They also deliver and do carry out, and their take out menu has some coupons which you can mention for freebies. Win!
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Lisa B.

Excellent staple Thai dishes at very reasonable prices! Also they have a coupon available at restaurant.com that gives you $25 off the bill. We used this and ate like royalty. Can't wait to go back next time I have a Thai craving.
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Mariko Y.

I've eaten here before and found the food to be good, so when mom and I were deciding where to have dinner, I suggested Silver Spoon. We ordered the following from the menu, Shrimp Tom Yum, Satay Chicken, Chicken Pad Thai, and Panang Beef Curry. The Tom Yum was pretty good and Satay Chicken was tasty (with the peanut sauce, of course). However, I was a bit disappointed with the other 2 dishes. The Chicken Pad Thai seemed to lack flavor. They cut short on the vegetables.. I like scallions/onion leek, and I remember counting exactly how many green stuff I saw in that dish, 5. Are you kidding me? A whole plate and just that? I had to ask for extra, on the side. apart from that, when I started mixing everything together, the noodles kept sticking together because (for me), there wasn't enough sauce. Another is the Panang Beef Curry, the beef was the toughest I've tried, so maybe the next time you decide on trying it, go for the chicken. ... Finally, mom and I were full and so we decided to bill out. Much to my surprise, the waitress goes, "tip is already included in the bill" (it's not like I don't give tip!).. And tip is 18% (fixed). To my knowledge, tip would depend on the customer, with a minimum of 15%, and 18% is mandatory if a party of 6 or more dines in. Oh well, it was just a little more, but still.. I ALWAYS give tip, I just didn't like how they approached it. Plus, I was still eating and the waitress asked if she could take the dishes away already. Pfft. So much for my thai dinner.
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Susie L.

My feelings towards this place have gone significantly down over the years. The restaurant is small, intimate, reminds me of a small sushi place. Not good for ambiance but ok for chatting with friends, no music or anything.. just small. Didn't know it was BYOB until now which is a plus I guess. The food. The portions are on the tiny side. Although when I got carry out once, they seemed larger because of the packaging. The spicy noodles are indeed spicy, the pad thai had one too many raw carrots on top. The lard nar and pad see ewe are good but the Chinese broccoli throws it off, I prefer regular broccoli. The portions are so small so not sure if I can really review it well. Don't ever order a side of veggies bc you will get canned mushrooms and rotten carrot slices. The last time I went, our 2 noodle dishes took exactly 1 hour and 5 minutes to arrive. They only gave us a 15% discount. I will never go back.
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Anuj S.

LOVE this place. It's a small hole in the wall place. I love their soups, spring rolls, red curry, and thai ice coffee. All for a great price. I wish they had some alcohol, but yeah. Great great place for a quick and tasty Thai bite.
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Annie W.

I don't expect much for Asian food in this area. Prices are very reasonable and food comes out hot and fast but it's time to crackdown on the stars. The economy is down and so are my stars. My shrimp wonton soup basically could've been named MSG soup. Full of MSG and one measly piece of shrimp floating by itself. The three wontons were filled with some pink fish paste (ok, maybe a few very very small chunks of shrimp floating here and there but it was barely detectable). My friend's crazy noodle was savory but sooooo incredibly greasy! It was as if they dipped each piece of noodle and vegetable in a vat of oil before serving. Iccck. Needless to say, both our stomachs were gassy and our throats thirsty afterwards.
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Julie T.

Came on a restaurant.com cert. Ordered crab rangoon, which my finance who normally does not like..devoured. Tom yum soup was tasty, slightly sour with mushrooms, nice sized shrimps for a soup, and onions. For entrees we shared beef red curry and the chicken crispy noodle. Both were good, with substantial amount of meat, for the size. Curry was flavorful, crispy noodle had a delicious peanut sauce (probably too rich for an entire meal though). The cappuccino cheesecake was probably from the freezer and slightly warmed, sort of a strange mix of frozen and warm served with plastic sporks. We also ordered the beef spicy basil to go, no complaints. Overall food quality was great, quantity was lil skimpy, and service was iffy after they realized we were using a certificate. They also charged 20% tip instead of the 18% that was listed AFTER tax... not that big of a deal, but left us feeling the place was shotty. Will not be coming here again, but it might be worth a try for others if you can in on a restaurant.com promotion.
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Nancy F.

Really inexpensive Thai restaurant right by Magnificant Mile area. It is located in the basement so its quite easy to miss if you don't look for it. The place is not the friendliest looking Thai place (dim lights, cramped seating and slightly sticky tables) but you really can't beat the cheap and good eats here in such an expensive neighborhood. It gets pretty packed here and they are understaffed although the workers are really efficiient. My table was right next to the counter so was able to get our own chopsticks, crushed peanuts and hot sauce with no issue. I got a restaurant.com deal and struggled to hit up to $35 (bought a $25 gift certificate which can only be redeemed by dining in and ordering $35 of food). BF and I ordered: crab rangoon, tod mun (thai fish cakes) with cucumber salad and shrimp in a blanket for appetizers, shrimp thai fried rice and shrimp crispy curry noodles (panang curry) and two thai iced teas to hit over $35. That is a LOT of food for two to eat. I enjoyed pretty much everything but the BF is not much of a thai fan so was not impressed. Appetizers were decent, nothing special enough to rave about although i didn't like how it all came with the same light sweet and sour sauce. The crab rangoon would have been a lot better with the a heavier sweet and sour sauce (we finished the crab rangoons at home with chinese sweet and sour sauce and it tasted so much better). Tod mun was a tad bit too salty but was fine once we added in extra crushed peanuts. The side of cucumber salad and the thai iced teas helped quench our thirst from all the fried appetizers. Nothing special about the shrimp thai fried rice... Siam's definitely is a lot better (oh how i love Siam). What I really like here is the panang curry noodle.. not overly sweet but with a tang of spice. YUM. I would go back to order just this every time.
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Aytekin T.

Can I give a zero (0) to this place? I think I will still be fair. I love thai food. This one was the worst ever unfortunately! I don't recommend to anyone at all. The waitress wouldn't smile at all. She was rude as well.
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Angela W.

My boyfriend and I come to this place for a lot of thai food for a very seasonable price. Why? Because we buy the restaurant.com coupons and save $23 on our visit. Our total tab comes out to be about $20-25 after ordering 3 entrees, 1 salad, 1 appetizer, and a drink. Worth it? I think so. So I am a HUGE fan of pad see ewe beef. That also makes me very picky about my thai food. For the value, I would say this place makes a pretty good pad see ewe beef (not my favorite, but still very good). My boyfriend recently tried the cashew chicken (spicy) and it turned out to be DELICIOUS! I think it may have been the cook, though, because the dishes that particular night were better than the ones we have had in the past. Overall, good place for affordable Thai cuisine (don't forget the coupon!) in the heart of downtown Chicago.
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Ryan R.

Pretty terrible experience. I am not really into reviewing places on Yelp and this food sent me straight to my lap top. Walked in excitedly after having a taste for Thai and using Groupon Now to help us chose a location. Rather aloof staff for an empty restaurant. The the chicken was absolutely flavorless and I was surprised to see positive reviews for the Pad See Ew and Pad Woosen as these were the two dishes we got and they were blah. I hate seeing the word authentic thrown around like a Frisbee in the Summer time. OK portion size. OK pot stickers. Leaves you reaching for the soy sauce.
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Mihir P.

All I can say is stick with the noodle dishes. The chicken satay was dry and the peanut sauce was separating and gross. The Neau Dad Deaw was foul - overcooked and had a rancid taste to it. The Tom Yum soup I had was standard. I did enjoy the Pad See Ew noodles and the Spicy Crazy noodles. The prices are quite reasonable but I was turned off by their billing system. I had a restaurant.com certificate which states that 18% gratuity is added on the original amount which is expected. However, I didn't expect them to base the gratuity amount on the total after the tax and I definitely didn't expect them to use a 20% rate. Yeah yeah it's not much money at all BUT it is the principal. Next time I'll get noodles to go.
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Kevin W.

Good food for 7 dollar. I order the pad thai with shrimp.. its okay and nothen special, taste healthy but not excellent. The people there are thai so it has some real asian dynamic influence. Food is not great but it is good. There probably better at curry than they are at making noodle dish. I will avoid there pad thai and drunken noodle dish.
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Amy H.

I used to go to the salon next door to Silver Spoon. One night, after getting my hair did, I decided to pop in to Silver Spoon for some take-out. I ordered crab rangoon (of course!), some fried tofu, pad thai, and something with chicken in it (I was being adventurous.) The crab rangoon was eaten on the walk to the Red Line. The fried tofu was eaten on the train ride home. When I got home and sampled the pad thai and the chicken-something I came to the realization that I had paid way too much for some average Thai food. Silver Spoon gets a big "ho-hum" from me.
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Julie L.

some things need to be said now and now. i realize people are still nice seeing that the average star for this restaurant is 3. i think im being nice for giving them 2 stars because taste-wise it is really 1-1.5 stars. i got shumai and pad see ew. shumai tasted like those cheap fish balls u can get at the frozen section of an asian food market and pad see ew was barely edible as well. the last pad thai i had in chicago was off the charts so i had a lot of expectations i guess. anyhow, eat here if you are starving. if not starve more and walk a bit for better food!
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Timothy H.

My fiance loves Silver Spoon for their chicken satay with peanut sauce but when we went recently the peanut sauce was separating and looked revolting. It tasted ok though. We came with a restaurant.com coupon, so we ordered 3 dishes from their menu - Pad See Eiw w/ chicken, Yellow Curry w/ chicken, and Pork Bamee w/out broth. IMO, the egg in the Pad See Eiw was overcook, the potatoes were mushy and had a weird texture as well as tasting off. The pork in the Pork Bamee was tough and the dish could have used broth. The waitress recommended the it without broth so I went with her suggestion. We've been here numerous times and this was by far my worst experience, but overall this place does not rank very high on my list of Thai restaurants. Yet since it's my to-be-wife's favorite, I will probably return.
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Url R.

Went there for lunch. The restaurant reminded me of most places in New York where it is down a flight of cement stairs and the eating area is a long narrow box car. The springrolls, cucumber salad, and dumplings were decent as was their Thai Ice tea. They use a red tea for their Thai Ice tea which added a bit of flavor. I had the BBQ pork noodles without broth. I should have got it with broth as the dish was a little dry. The noodles were a bit sweet, which was okay for me. However, the meet was not as flavorful as I would expect. It tasted as if it were old and they reheated it in the microwave. It is BYOB.
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Kristen M.

Ohhhhh Silver Spoon. Definitely my favorite thai place! The pad thai is the closest to authentic that I've found in the city in terms of how it tastes and how it's prepared; and I've had a lot of TERRIBLE pad thai to compare it against. Though the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired, the staff is usually pretty attentive, and even better, there's no corkage fee. I know, it looks like a hole-in-the-wall, but you have to try it..!
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Justin N.

Great Lunch Special. Raved by my co-worker Dan, it truly is worth your money when you're around the area. Under $10 for a Appetizer and Entree. I go with the Crab Rangoon and the Pad See Eiw. When you're on lunch and constrained on time, I suggest calling ahead and taking it to go.
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Jim W.

I don't think Silver Spoon quite deserves the rant Daniel L gave it, it's just an average Thai restaurant in a very touristy part of town and it smelled good when we walked in. The fact that it's cheap is definitely a plus, having been to its more expensive upstairs neighbor. My friends and I shared a few dishes, some better than others. The chive dumplings were kind of mushy and unspectacular, but the shrimp rolls were excellent (but expensive at $6 for 5). The Lard Nar was solid, the duck curry tasty with a good amount of duck, but somewhat watery. The ginger chicken definitely didn't taste very Thai, and somewhat Americanized. Still, considering the alternatives close by, it's not terrible, and it's heaps cheaper than Big Bowl.
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Ryan M.

Being from NY, this restaurant is mediocre. Does have potential, price was average. Good location without the hassle of having to drive. Would recommend.
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Jamie O.

This small thai joint is not appealing to the eye or the taste buds. It is decent for the inexpensive prices but leaves much to be desired. I had the tempura appetizer which took awhile and tasted pretty good. I also ordered the thai noodle soup and again, ok. There are many thai spots that I'd choose over this one.
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Mickey A.

I agree that it is a great place for a quick bite to eat and is affordable. The restaurant is a quaint, relaxed environment, and the food is delicious. I wish I could say a good thing about ordering for delivery. You have to let the phone ring and ring and ring and ring (....and ring..."Bueller...Bueller..." you get the picture) before someone actually answers. I had the menu handy, but I had to do a quick search on the Internet to make sure I had the right phone number! If paying by credit card, make sure to tell the person BEFORE hanging up on you.
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Trina-Hathori K.

I love eating here!! It's one of the most authentic places to eat Thai food in the downtown area. I have tried Dao Thai and wasn't very happy with it. I love the flat rice noodles called Pad See Ew. It tastes AMAZING! I eat here at least once a week since its so good. I'm not a big fan of the crab rangoon or the other appetizers. But i heard the Pad Thai was good too. Give it a try :)
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Ashley H.

This is my go-to Thai restaurant. I really enjoy that it is BYOB but I also love that it is a stone throw away from my house and is fairly inexpensive for the area. I LOVE their red curry with chicken. Reminds me of the dishes I had when I was in Bangkok. I have to say this is the most authentic Thai food I have had in the states. I do have to say that the Pad Thai is not so good...hence the 4 and not 5 stars...Also, they don't have curry on their lunch special menu...:(
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Katie R.

I was hoping this would be my go-to thai place but sadly, I'll have to trek it elsewhere. I've been to Silver Spoon twice. The first time, my mom got the pad thai with tofu and claimed it was the best pad thai she's ever had. The second time, I got the Tom Yum soup (which was good, nothing too special but a nice spicy soup for my sore throat) and we both got the pad thai with chicken which was BLAND. I don't know if it was made with chicken broth or what, but it wasn't sweet nor flavorful. Big disappoint. It seems like this place is a hit or miss...but the hit's aren't that epic. I'd would recommend looking elsewhere for Thai food.
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Katie S.

I used a restaurant gift certificate ($25 off $35). We had to order a bunch of food to hit the $35 mark. The food wasn't impressive - but the bill should have only been $10 so who cares. The waitress came over with a $35 bill. When I asked for an itemized bill with pricing, she refused. I paid it but will not be going back!
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Snow W.

I ordered the trout. It is terrible. The worst part is they automatically charged 22% tip without permission!
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Torry S.

I came here for their lunch specials. The ambiance is nice, the service is ok, and the food is just meh. My dish was particularly bland, which surprised me for a Thai place. For the lunch specials the prices are reasonable. This is a good date place only after you're involved in the relationship, its nothing special.
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Kay M.

Really good Crab Rangoons! Reasonable prices and the wait staff were very nice. It was empty though and that is a shame. I would eat there again when in Chicago!
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Eileen E.

I've tried many thai places for Pad Thai in the city and this one is the best for sure. I haven't really tried anything else though except for a few appetizers which were typical, but good. Great lunch specials. Food isn't as good togo though, but most places aren't.
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R K.

When I walked in, I was surprised to see what looked like it might be one of the authentic, hole in the wall Thai places i was used to before i moved to Chicago. i ended up just adding it to my list of disappointing Thai places I've been to here. i ordered green curry, prepared spicy. pretty standard Thai dish, right? what came out was basically curry colored sugar water. it had mild elements of the typical green curry spices (def no chili/ heat) but you could not taste it over the amount of sweetness. maybe i just ordered the wrong dish. however, if a Thai place can't get something as common as green curry even close to right, I'm not going to cut it any slack.
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Richard B.

this is my FAVORITE lunch place when downtown. The $6.95 lunch special cannot be beat.... I have the pad thai and crab rangoon and it is ALWAYS great... have even recommended it to some of the staff at the stores that I rep on Michigan Avenue and they have all loved it. YUM !
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Lingyi P.

I love Thai food and this place is consistently good. Been here a few times for dinner and tried the pad thai and a few different curries. If you like to play it safe, the pad thai is a good choice. A little sweet and a little savory. A lot of different veggies and ingredients mixed in. Their curries are also very good. I don't handle spice very well, but was able to eat the mild curry without a problem. It's something that I definitely can't make myself and this place makes it very well. As for drinks, I really like their thai ice tea. It's really sweet, which I like. The servers are always nice, and even during rush hour, there are open seats. I guess it's not as trendy as the upstairs Friends sushi, but the food is solid and there is no wait. A good place for a casual dinner with friends.
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Nancy F.

I can only speak for delivery. I have never been to the location. I was in Chicago for 3 days and all 3 days I ordered from Silver Spoon because it was so amazing. I am very picky about Thai food as it usually is not spicy enough or too sweet. However, the Green Curry and Yum Pla Muk was to die for! Additionally, the delivery was immensely quick
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Rachana U.

Loved the food, service, quantity of food. Will recommend silver platter to everyone. Will surely visit this place again.. All waiters are very polite, friendly. V happy with service.
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Moses R.

Pretty good food. Depending on the switch of cooks; there are times when your going to go and the food wont taste the same every time. This only happens once in a while, but overall decent Thai fare.
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Robert G.

I want something a little bit different for lunch, so I joined a group of three on a trip to Silver Spoon. In keeping with my personal rule of "order something on the menu you've never heard before", I got the Kang Pa. Which, incidentally, ended up written on my receipt as: . The Kang Pa is some sort of a "jungle curry" with thai eggplant, green beans, and bamboo shoots. It's a wonderfully flavorful clear broth, spicy with no coconut milk at all, which is different from all of the other Thai curries I've ever had. I spooned it onto the white rice that was served with it, making a delicious treat. The green beans were crunchy, the bamboo shoots al dente. Overall I liked it a lot! Despite the odd basement seating space, I liked the food enough to plan on coming back. As a bonus it was only about $10 for lunch!
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Kari H.

I officially love this place for Thai food. The servers are so friendly and the food is the best Thai I've had so far in Chicago (I've been to Opart Thai, Duck Walk, Dao Thai, and Big Bowl). It's in a hidden location but it's really convenient to walk to from the Grand red line station. I like how the tea cups come with their own tea bags. My boyfriend and I usually order 3 dishes and have leftovers to take home. The servers push 2 tables together for us so we have enough room for our dishes. There are usually many open tables, which is awesome because I don't need to wait for awesome Thai food. You will see some of the staff eating their meals at one of the tables close to the kitchen. This isn't distracting to me as I understand there is probably limited table space elsewhere in the already-small restaurant space. The servers would sit there and keep an eye out on us so they are ready to serve us when we need them. That's good! The Pad Thai with Beef (ask for it to be spicy) is really good - it has always come with lime in my order, there are peanuts near the side of the plate, and extra fresh and crunchy bean sprouts on top; the Pineapple Fried Rice with Beef or Chicken is great (non-spicy) because the pineapple juice balances the deep taste of the rice (perhaps from fish sauce); and the Thai Fried Rice with Beef or Chicken is yummy because it has depth in its taste (perhaps from fish sauce). The Yellow Curry with Chicken (spicy) goes really well with rice and its leftovers taste even better. I'm looking forward to trying more of their dishes and I am loving how they deliver and I haven't had to wait to be seated yet. There is a bit of a glare on the small mirrors on the walls from the overhead lighting, which I don't like so much, but I think it's only at the table I've been sitting at near the center of the dining room. Perhaps other tables don't have that glare.
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Norm J.

Silver Spoon is OK in that your food comes out quick, the food is reasonable price and the service is good. However, there's nothing special about the food that would 1) make me tell people about it, 2) make this my go to Thai restaurant downtown or 3) make me rate the establishment higher than 3 stars. There's another Thai restaurants I prefer and will stick to as my go to place when that Thai Monster in my stomach wakes up and needs to be fed.
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A P.

Ordered combination rice, $12.95 which was kinda expensive, but I thought it was going to be good at least. I was wrong. The beef was dry, the chicken was dry, the shrimp undercooked, the rice didn't taste fresh. I didn't try anything else, but I won't go back to do so.
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Edgar O.

I ordered sweet and sour chicken and a Thai iced tea. close to 15 dollars. Portion is small, taste is average, and chicken to vegetable ratio is very, very bad. None of you know me, but I have no problem dropping 20, 30, 40 bucks on a "Good Lunch" the cost of this lunch was way too much for what it comes with and the quality of the food.
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Susan S.

The food was awful - I was sick for 2 weeks after eating there last winter. The server had an attitude, also. By the way, they don't serve alcohol.
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Shradha A.

I'm clearly still desperate to find a good thai food delivery place as my go-to, because thai food is comfort food for me. I tried Silver Spoon yet again, hoping for a different outcome from prior experiences. We got the curry fried rice, which was oily and just okay, as well as Panang curry, which was better. While not my go-to, it is the best backup I can suggest for now.
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Adriana G.

I been there only once for lunch , I must said I loved their Phai Thai with chicken . it was so good :) Service its good . nice small restaurant !!! Totally recommend it
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Hallie M.

I was just looking to grab a quick bite and then head to class at Loyola. I was very pleasantly surprised! I had an order of crab rangoon and then the massman curry- it was perfectly spiced and very delicious. I had plenty of left-overs for lunch the next day too, which made the price even more reasonable. The ambiance of the place is nothing to write home about- and there was a large group in there eating dinner together, otherwise it would have been very quiet and only a couple other people in the place. They had all brought wine and beer making me think the place was/is BYOB. I would have been happy about this, but I was on my way to class :) I would go again, by myself or with a group of people or my husband. The food tasted exactly how I wanted it to- no surprises. Maybe not the most adventurous of thai places- but met my expectations, no questions asked. I was in and out in 35 minutes, just what I needed that evening. If I find myself in a pinch for food down there again, I will certainly go back.
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Nika B.

Great friendly staff, ready to help :) Yummy sweet cheese Rangoon & yellow chicken curry. The curry tastes on the healthier side, not as rich/creamy which was ok with me..
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Aileen S.

Ordered delivery once from this place. Most watery curry I've ever seen. Sauce? More like soup. There's thin curry, and then there is literally boiled vegetables in water. Not only that, the mushrooms very clearly come from a jar or can. The food is super bland, and I have pretty bland tastes to begin with. Plus I was hit by overcooked vegetable smell as soon as I opened the container. I can cook better than this myself, and actually had to recook the food myself into something palatable. Unacceptable by any standard. With great Thai options like Baisi Thai and Siam Rice in the area, I'm not going to order from this place again. If you're still determined to try this place, here's some pluses: The woman I spoke to on the phone was nice and clear. Portion sizes are reasonable for the price. Delivery was on time, despite snow. It's not inedible. (You'd be surprised how much edibility can be taken for granted.)
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Dee N.

Was not flavored or authentic thai at all! Could not finish or eat half of anything ordered. Ordered padthai noodles that tasted of lemon juice and over cooked beef. Curry fried rice was not the Yellow curry traditionally used. The taste was very off. The scent was not appealing at all. Tom yum soup: bland and no spice. Mini egg rolls were ok. But very very oily. Overall, was very disappointed and a total waste of money.
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Padma A.

My quest for a nice Thai restaurant continues....you would think a place next to the Thai consulate in Chicago would be authentic, think again!! We ordered chicken Tom Yom soup thai spring rolls, Chicken red curry, shrimp pad thai and thai chicken fried rice. All of the food was on the table in under 15 minutes (no kidding) and none of the dishes were good enough to leave an impression on our tastebuds. Maybe its my fault for not saying spicey but i wasnt asked. The red curry was a huge disappointment, infact the worst ever. The hostess was very polite but i was surprised she added 18% gratuity for a party of 4. I wouldnt recommend this place to my fellow yelpers.
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Eric C.

5 stars would be last supper with jesus. I gave this a 2 just because of my waitress. She was amazing.4 star service. Everytime I turned around just to people watch she came to see if I needed anything. That said. The food was beyond horrible !! Even if you are not interested in authentic thai cuisine this place rates a 1.honestly , I would not eat there again even if it was free. They need to go eat at Star of Siam a few blocks away. And see what thai food tastes like
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Natalia K.

I've been here twice now- once with a large group and getting to try a bunch of dishes and once alone with a Groupon. Really enjoyed it both times. I'm a big fan of their beef pad see ew and their crab rangoon is really good as well. The service is super fast and polite and their prices are very reasonable for the location. I'm excited that they deliver to me via GrubHub as this will be my new asian food delivery source and I'm really hoping their delivery is as good as their dining in experience.
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Brandon W.

Eh. Had a lackluster green curry while I was waiting for a Rush series concert. Probably wouldn't recommend.
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Annie V.

It was surprisingly cheap for a restaurant in downtown Chicago. I thought the food would be mehhh and not that authentic, but it turned out to be supper dupper yummy. We tried the Hoa Mok and Tod Mun for appetizer and they were amazing. Vietnamese people have those kinda fish cakes too but the tastes are really different. I like the fact that the Hoa Mok is wrapped by actual Banana Leaf, which is really hard to find in the US. The red curry, curry fried rice and sweer and sour chicken were good. The sweet and sour chicken taste a little bit like Chinese food but the red curry and curry fried rice were authentic enough to me.
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Ry S.

I would probably come back to the Silver Spoon, however it will defiantly not be my first choice when I'm in the mood for Thai. The overall experience was very average and the club music in the background didn't improve the lackluster ambiance . I just ordered an appetizer the baby egg rolls with chicken that tasted alright. I've tasted grocery store brands that tasted the same. The food was served extremely fast though and the price is quite cheap. Overall it wont be the best Thai food you had, but its tolerable.....
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Stephanie M.

Not the worst, but definitely not the best. Eh. This place is not so great. The food is bland and the atmosphere is nonexistent. The food didnt come out at the same time.
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Jessica W.

After spending the afternoon shopping, I was hungry & in the mood for some Thai food. I stopped into Silver Spoon and there were only two other tables occupied in this cozy little restaurant. I ordered the red curry with shrimp and in less than 10 minutes already had my meal on the table. The taste of the dish was good and flavorful, but the curry was very watery-not thick nor creamy. Rather than a curry dish, this was more of a soup with shrimp and served with a side of white rice. I had great service and the food was ok, so I might return if I am in a hurry and want some Thai food. However, if I have time I will definitely choose from some of the better restaurants in the area.
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Karan K.

So good! We had the pineapple fried rice and the chicken red curry.. And they were awesome!
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Sheila N.

It's an ok place. Quick service. Food is always fresh, but nothing stands out to me. It's down in a basement. A bit gloomy.
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Gino T.

This place is cheap, quick and quiet. It's absolutely not the best but will meet your Thai cravings. I had the drunken noodles and thai coffee and was just ok.
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Katharine R.

Food was not impressive.... Quite bland for Thai!! Service was ok, but nothing to rave about.
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Jessica M.

Silver Spoon is hidden but far from being a gem. Tuesday night's dinner for six consisted of crab rangoon, pad see eiw (beef), garlic chicken noodle, curry crispy noodle (chicken), spice basil leaves (beef), basil leaf fried rice (chicken), Panang chicken curry, and sticky rice with mango. The crab rangoon came in six pieces. Perfect for sharing! Unlike the usual, it was wrapped in a wonton form instead. The entrÃ©es were mediocre at best. In general, every entrÃ©e was either ordered with chicken or beef. It didn't make much of a difference. All of the meat had the same dry texture. Was it overcooked or due to poor meat quality? Beats me... My favorites were the basil leaf fried rice, garlic chicken noodle, and pad see eiw. Nothing too spectacular about them. Consider it back to the basics, but I adored the jalapeno kick in the fried rice, stir-fried egg noodles, and wide noodles! Service was lightning fast. Our table was filled with food within five minutes of ordering. I especially liked how our sticky rice with mango was served with a lit candle and birthday song. Very accommodating and sweet! On the contrary, the mango wasn't very ripe. It was a tidbit sour but I love my fruits regardless! Street parking isn't too shabby. My friend was lucky and found parking on Rush/Superior. I was not as lucky and parked on State/Chicago. A 3-block walking distance.....definitely not cool (by comparison)! Note: Silver Spoon is listed on restaurant.com . We bought the $25 gift certificate with $35 minimum purchase and 18% gratuity for dine-in. Awesome deal for parties of +4.
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JJ C.

This place is great for a cheap meal downtown. It's very quiet, the service is really friendly, and they make delicious food very quickly. No complaints! PS: It's nice that it's downstairs because that makes the inside quiet.
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J0z J.

Good thai food. Pad Thai is not too sweet. Great serving sizes especially for lunch menu. I couldn't finish it!
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Jiji T.

I've ordered from Silver Spoon a couple of times. While my husband and I like the Red curry and the Curry Noodles, everything else tastes extremely sweet. The Tom Kha soup we had recently was overbearingly sweet. The same goes for most of the appetizers. I guess I'll order again from here when I build up my sweet tooth again.
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S S.

Super fast service and really good food. We got our food within 3 minutes of placing the order. Nice and clean place, friendly staff, and value for money. They have the usual Thai menu but can't praise the speed of service enough. We ordered Fried Rice and Cashew Tofu and it was great. When I'm in downtown next, will definitely try this place again.
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Lainie S.

I paused between four and five stars because I usually associate 5 stars with fancy and expensive. 5 star quality. Every dish from appetizer to entrees were great. Pad see ew, pad Thai, & cashew chicken. Kids even ate well . Sauces were homemade and delicious. Recommended!
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Dilty D.

I ordered pineapple fried rice and famous tai soup today. Really loved them and decent price as well. Definitely will return.
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Michaela D.

I've been coming to and ordering from Silver Spoon for years. It's pretty plain inside, but still a nice atmosphere. The food is good and definitely the best delivery Thai available in the area that I've been able to find. Some of the best crab rangoon I've had. Nothing out of the ordinary or crazy, just good solid Thai food!
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Lisica B.

Very disappointing! I had a duck salad and rice soup. The soup was OK, but the salad hardly edible. Small chunks of duck, but mostly fat and skin in a terribly salty sauce on top of letuce. Gross. When my waitress asked me how was the food, I said the soup was fine, but the salad I was not able to enjoy. Not one word of apology, nothing. Bad food, bad costumer service. Definetely not going back. There are so many great Thai places in Chicago, Silver Spoon is not one of them.
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Mira S.

Good food, but nothing super special. The curries were tasty, masaman and red, and there was a shrimp curry dish that was good, too, and generous with the shrimp. The spring rolls were cold, pretty small, and wrapped in a pretty thick wrapper, and weren't my favorite. The restaurant was a bit chilly.
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Nelson M.

Restaurant Review Thai food on a budget summarizes my recent trip to Silver Spoon. Located in the basement of the building, you are greeted with a cozy seating with Thai cooks making your meal. Service was quick during lunch hour on the weekend. Although the cost of a pad thai is 7 dollars, the size of the entree leaves much to be desired. The dish is smaller than expected, but the redeeming quality would be the balance of sweetness with a healthy helping of peanuts and your choice of protein without additional cost. Pro- cheap, wide selection of thai dishes Con- small dish size, limited seating Hidden deal- Weekday limited selection at 7.95 with appetizer and entree. Best bargain!
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Asif K.

This a hole in the wall family owned Thai place. It's actually quite decent for the price. The basil chicken and rice soup are my favorites here. Most of their chicken and beef entrees are good. It also helps that they deliver!
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Martin P.

This is a surprising gem in the downtown area, great authentic Thai food for a great price! I recommend the cucumber salad, and Thai fried rice (any protein) great for a date night!
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Cassie V.

As some other reviewers have said, it was okay. I'm a Thai food junkie and love my heat, none of which was found in my "spicy crazy noodles" I ordered today with chicken. The chicken was also very dry. I went with a group of five though, at lunch time and we were seated right away. The food came quickly, service was pleasant. Out of the five in the group, one enjoyed her meal, she had green curry and doesn't like spice. The rest of us were looking for flavor. The check didn't come split, and we had a mixture of credit cards and cash, we ended up sorting things out ourselves at the end. There is better Thai in the immediate area, but in a pinch I guess this would do.
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Jason J.

The location is great but you're like on the basement level. It's small and they have about two women doing all the work in terms of taking orders, cashier, busing tables, dealing with walkins, answering the phone etc. The food is inexpensive and the wait time is fair. If you want something quick then this is good.
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Allie B.

I had a party here for a friend. I brought in a few bottles of wine and decorations- the staff were gracious and even kept the cake in the kitchen for us and brought it out with candles when I asked. The food was good and you cannot beat the price.
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Chirag P.

I want to go 2.5 stars... ah well. At least it was cheap and filled me up, so I can't complain too much. Wife and I went here for dinner just looking for some other Asian restaurant besides PF Chang's, Sunda, Big Bowl, Star of Siam... basically we were looking for new. My brother's gf recommended it and we figured why not, since it was on our walk back to the hotel. It's basically your hole in the wall restaurant, it's decent enough Thai food but I've had better. My wife ordered egg rolls and I ordered chicken pot-stickers, unfortunately the dough on her egg rolls was too thick so it didn't cook all the way through... mmmm chewy egg rolls, we sent them back and they just took it off our bill w/o any questions. My potstickers were fine. I ordered the BBQ pork noodles w/o the broth and it was ok, I think I could've used just a little more pork and possibly a bigger bowl, because you couldn't mix around the ingredients without it falling out everywhere, so I ended up justing eating it as is and the bean sprouts were basically all at the bottom after the noodles and pork. My wife had some veggie dish with tofu... they all look and sound the same to me, so you'll have to ask her, she seemed content enough, but we both agreed that this will not be on our list of "need to come back." Again, spent $20 total, so not really gonna hate on it too much, it just wasn't anything special.
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Mei O.

Two girls in the big city, hungry, and a little lost. We stumbled across this little place while looking at the menu for the sushi joint above and decided to give it a try. It's super small, which was a little annoying because the enamored guys on a date we were seated next to didn't even bother to budge, and I ended up just sitting on the jacket of the guy next to me because he didn't care to move it. Anyway, back to the food, which was some of the cheapest Thai food I've ever eaten, yay cheap! The spring rolls were ok, I liked how the drizzled sauce was warmed and poured over the rolls. The papaya salad was yummy, albeit a little spicier than I'm used to. Not that I minded. My garlic pepper chicken should really have been labeled soy sauce chicken, heavy on the soy sauce, light on the garlic. It was decent, but not what I was expecting. The curries around us smelled amazing, so I think that would be the way to go if I ever am back in downtown Chicago.
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Christopher F.

Mediocre Thai food. Had better, had worse. Decent service & decent atmosphere. I can confidently say I wouldn't bring a date here. Restaurant.com usually has coupons here (nice touch)
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Jennifer B.

Remember all those hole-in-the-wall, quirky, and tiny restaurants on Seinfeld? Silver Spoon is kinda like that.... This restaurant is definitely for the Thai lovers out there. Dare I say their veggie egg rolls were the best I've ever had??? I also had the Pad Thai, which was average. I would suggest coming here if you want a cheap meal, and looking to get off of Michigan Ave for a while.
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Patricia S.

I've been to the downstairs Thai restaurant. I think, the upstairs is the sushi place? Anyways, the food here is positively satisfactory... and that's about it. I went for lunch which was a pretty good deal (2 courses for $5). The tofu appetizer was nice and my spring rolls weren't too greasy, as they sometimes can be. My Pad See Ew was delicious and my friends Spicy Basil Chicken was really light and flavorful. The dud of the meal was the dessert. We got the mango sticky rice (my favorite non-American dessert). The mango was well picked, but the sticky rice and sauce on top were way too gel-like and sweet. It also didn't look like they really tried to make it interesting... it was literally a large ladleful of rice, some sliced mango and half a can of condensed milk thrown on top. I saw the dinner prices and I don't think I would've been satisfied with that level of flavor for those prices, but for lunch, definitely A-OK.
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Kate B.

Prices were pretty reasonable for the area. The Crab Rangoon and egg rolls were really good. The main dishes (Pad Thai and some other chicken dish) were alright but not spectacular. Cute decor. It's right next door to the Thai Consulate, so I guess I was expecting something fantastic. This certainly is a good Thai place, but not mind-blowing. I hear that the lunch specials are really reasonable, so if you're going to go, try to go then! Oh, and the cute outdoor seating out front? That's for the place upstairs (more pricey!).
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Whitney B.

BEST Crab Rangoon that I have EVER had. I have been to SIlver Spoon twice now, and each time I have had the Crab Rangoon, and it has been amazing each time. I've also ordered the Tofu Pad Thai each time, which definitely hits the spot and is tasty, but not nearly as delicious as the Rangoon. And the dipping sauce that comes with the Rangoon is really really good, too! The portion sizes are pretty large, and I still have half of my Pad Thai left over from my last trip there because it was just too much to eat in one sitting. My friend had the Thai Iced Tea with cream the first time we went and I tried a little bit of that, and it was surprisingly good. I'll have to order that next time I eat in. It definitely helps that this place is cheap, fast, and only about a block from my apartment. It's open later than most places I like to eat at, too, so that is another plus. The ladies working are always nice, and I am always helped immediately. They do deliver, which is tempting sometimes, but I live so close that I would feel ridiculous doing so.
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Lisa K.

This little Thai restaurant is located in the River North neighborhood. It is possible to walk past this place several times and not even realize to walk in because it is located in basement of the building...which i'll admit, does seem alittle shady. However, to pass on the Silver Spoon would be a shame. My friends and I had frequented this restaurant many times because they have a great lunch special. The food is light, tasty, and fresh. The atmosphere is casual. It is always hard to find great affordable restaurants in the River North area, but this place fits the bill. Overall, I give Silver Spoon two thumbs up! Come and check out my blog for other great, and well not so great, Chicago restaurants...where will I go next? lisak22.wordpress.com
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Liz S.

I've only been here once, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere isn't that great, service was a little slow, but the food was very good. I had one of the better Pad See Ew that I've had in my life. The noodles were fresh and soft - not thick, hard, and underflavored like a lot of places around (one of them a few blocks away...). My friends got a chicken panang curry and a chicken basil dish. Both had very good helpings of chicken, and the panang curry was particularly well reviewed. Our spring rolls were average, and the edamame was, well, edamame. Lastly, this is a surprisingly cheap spot for this hood.
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Jessica Y.

Okay, 5 stars might be a bit of an overstatement as Silver Spoon is no where near gourmet, but where can you go to get a full stomach for $10 all the while complementing the food?!? We were here late on a Friday (the kitchen closes at 10:30), but we didn't mind being a bit rushed cause we were SO hungry!! Since Silver Spoon is a BYOB, we walked a block north on Rush to the convenience store to grab a bottle of cabernet. We sat down and were served promptly (not sure if this was solely a function of them wanting to close up for the night...). The potstickers were good, but the crab rangoon were AMAZING! This dish had never been one of my favorites as I always felt it was too dry due to a large portion of wonton and no crab. The crab rangoon here were the exact opposite. There was so much deliciously warm crab and cream cheese mixture I was surprised. These are hands down the bext crab rangoon I've ever had! I ordered the pad thai, which was pure deliciousness compared with the horrible fare I typically order at Panang on Chicago. I will not be frequenting that average joint when I know there is a much better place in the same neighborhood. I got tofu pad thai, and although the tofu pieces were small, I much prefer them to the oil drenched hunks I receive in my Panang pad thai. The sauce was sweet and it was a decent portion for the $6.95 price. My friends got the pad si ewe (not sure if I spelled it right) and the signature curry dish made extra spicy. Both were good although I much preferred my order. No dessert for us as we were so stuffed and tired after eating. I know this place will now be in my rotation of take-out restaurants close to my apartment. Silver Spoon is such a short walk off Michigan Avenue, has such reasonable prices, with a delicious menu that any tourist would be crazy to pass this place up for Giordanos.
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Maureen G.

I would give Silver Spoon zero stars if I could. I don't understand all of the 3 or more stars others have given for this restaurant. The Pad Thai had no flavor and the Crab Rangoon was oddly sweet. I wouldn't consider going back here. Ever.
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Natalie B.

I stumbled in here one Sunday afternoon and it was empty. That should have clued me in, but I sat down and ate anyway. The sushi was pretty gross--it was chewy and didnt seem all that fresh. I suppose if you only want a california roll, you might be okay, but otherwise I wouldnt touch this stuff. I had two Thai appetizers and they left me pretty cold. So not worth it.
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Nina C.

Food was ok for the price. The curry noodles were loaded with sauce that wasn't very tasty and lacked noodles. I tried my friend's crunchy curry noodles and they had so much peanut sauce on it. I think it would be great drunk food though.
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Julia T.

Not very delicious. Veggies in the curry are cut too large to eat easily.
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Kelly S.

Got the spring rolls and the fried rice with shrimp, beef, pork and chicken and it was all great! Exactly what I was looking for to curl up on the couch and watch a movie.
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Ameer G.

Not the best thai place in the city, or even close. However, there Tom Kha soup is amongst the best i've had, so thats why it gets 3 stars. And price is very affordable. Portions are ok, not huge. Service is similar to what other yelper's have been discussing, you will be getting a very mixed batch, but its a very small restaurant with a whole in the wall feel to it. You are not going to be coming here for the decor or the ambiance. Food comes out fresh as soon as they prepare it.
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Remi L.

Pretty good Thai food! You can't beat the lunch specials where you get appetizer plus entree for around 7 bucks. I definitely recommend the crab rangoon ESPECIALLY with their tangy and sweet hot sauce.
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Todd T.

I don't know what it is, but I really like this place. I'm a creature of habit though, and every time I go I get the Tom Yum soup and Chicken Pad Thai. The Pad Thai is different here but one of my favorites. It isn't heavy on sauce and the cuts of chicken are high quality. The price is very reasonable and service is always very quick. I go about once every other month. It is my go-to when in the Michigan Ave area on a Saturday because tourists will be packed in all the name-brand restaurants, and Silver Spoon will be full of locals.
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Emily C.

Really really good. We ate here last night. Mixed vegetable with beef or chicken is really good. Oh and the Tom Yum soup is some of the best I have ever had. Just spicy enough and not too oily. Add some shrimp and you will be so happy. The decor is really lacking and it doesn't seat many people so make sure you make reservations which we did. It was shit packed when we were there. Oh and its BYOB. There is a convenient store about two blocks away that you can pick something up at.
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Janet L.

It's next to the Thai Consulate, so it's got to be somewhat authentic, right? I would recommend coming here with a small party (dinner for two is perfect :o]). I always get Beef Pad See Ew, and theres was yummy! The prices are pretty reasonable for the portions you get, and the service is good if it's not too busy. Bottom line: I don't know anything about the sushi, but the Thai food is good. P.S. The fact that they deliver gives them an extra star :o].
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Chris M.

Incredibly tasty. I took my brother and dad here when they came up to the Chicago for the day. We shared 3 appetizers and all were declicious. I got spring rolls that were amazing and the sauce they came with was so good I wanted to lap it up. My red curry was great. I can always judge a good thai place by the way they make their curry and this place passes the test. They made it more spicy than most places, but I love spicy. My brother ordered a basil beef dish that was too spicy for him, but I tasted some and didn't think it was that spicy. Service was great and even though the place is in the basement it doesn't feel cramped at all. Prices made it even better. I'll definitely come back again.
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Michael N.

Delicious food if you are craving for Thai. The place was slow and our service was OK. The Pad Thai was Ok.
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Jenn R.

Finally tried this place after 3 years living close by. It's great for a local Thai place. Delicious steamed dumplings. I had the Curry Noodles and DH had the Red Curry chicken; they were the exact same sauce, which would have bugged us, except it was outrageously delicious. One thing we didn't care for were the tea bags in a cup when we ordered green tea. Please serve an authentic green tea, if you please. Prices are great! I compare SS to Penny's. The ambiance is pretty much non-existent and service is polite, but only so-so, so go for the food.
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Jason V.

Overall high point is value. Plus, they participate in the restaurant.com program, which is a great deal. Food isn't always terrific, but it is always good. You can easily get an appetizer and dinner for less than $10 a person with a restaurant.com certificate when going with a group of 4. Great local place for a quick, cheap meal!
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Sarah A.

Pad thai = the WORST i've ever had... i couldnt get past 2 bites. the 2nd bite was to be sure i wasnt imagining the sweat smell that emanated from the noodles. Pad see ew = almost the worst i've ever had Thai iced tea = generic. I dont think you can mess up on this one. Crab "lagoon" = they spelled crab rangoon wrong on their menu wasnt bad. but how can you mess up on a fried item. you cant. Spring rolls = terrible. the wrap that makes a spring roll a spring roll wasnt even properly soaked in water to provide the "springiness". there was still residual powder on the wrap. $6.95 lunch special for 1 appetizer and 1 entree. since i share some of my husband's pad see ew and had 1 crab lagoon... i'm still hungry. at least they assisted me with my get ready for summer diet... thus, 1 star. otherwise, no star. they should be ashamed of themselves for serving such bad pad thai right next to the Thai Consulate building!
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Natasha M.

"Give me more tip!" The deliver guy demanded more tips or he won't leave. I gave them a four star yesterday. I TAKE IT BACK NOW (0 Star). It doesn't matter how good the food here is or how cheap it is. My order was $9 and ended up being $15 because of the delivery fee that they were vague about whether it applies or not when I called, and then the deliver guy just wouldn't leave. I told him to keep the change, and he said " just give me one more dollar!" He just stand there in front of my desk and demanded more tips. And he started to complain about how the lady in the lobby next door (where he went to the wrong place first) was cranky. I had to go out and try to get him with my cellphone talking to him, otherwise he could not something that he is standing right in front of. I was alone in the office, nobody else was there, so it was a potentially scary situation. I don't get why I should pay for the service fee that I did not get a waiter service for. Just because you went to the wrong place that I should pay to make you happier today? Completely ridiculous. I don't care about that one dollar or two, I just can't stand the attitude. The food is good, but service is horrible! Portion is small, btw. End of the story with this restaurant.
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Lauren P.

our projected 45 minute delivery was right on time. the pad thai, pad see ew and crab rangoon were good, but would have been better if they'd arrived a little hotter. the rangoons, even cold, impressed me -- sweet and crunchy, complimented by a nice dipping sauce. the portions were a little smaller than i expected, but i was surprisingly full after my thai, a few rangoons and a small cucumber salad. we had a small issue getting the delivery guy to come up to our apartment door (he wanted to meet us in the lobby,) but hey -- if i'm paying $3.00 for a delivery charge, i expect door-to-door service. look for coupons on grubhub.com based on different levels of spending. only downside is they only accept cash for online deliveries. bummer. based on our delivery, i'd be interested in trying this place out for dine in.
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caroline k.

Bland, oily, and way too sweet. Across the board, not a fan. Had the pad see ew, papaya salad, and penang curry. Curry was pretty good, but the rest were disappointing.
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Peter G.

Good food, reasonably priced, surprisingly modest dining room considering the location. Great before a movie, or for a shopping break, not many like this around the hood.
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Eric V.

I love this place, period. For the past 3 years i have eaten at this place and managed to try all the options available on the menu. The food quality is superb and with the cheap prices you can not go wrong. The service is very good and the food is served rapidly and courteously even at peak business hours. The only drawbacks are that this place is pretty small and can be tight when busy and the seating is on plain wooden chairs and can be somewhat uncomfortable. This place is BYOB with no corking fees and is ideal for dates or get togethers with friends or co workers. The lunch special is a MUST and do try the Pad See Ew. Bon Appetit
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Liz P.

At this point in my life, I've experienced plenty of Thai restaurants and various dishes. When I went to Silver Spoon, I was a novice and didn't yet know that I really, really don't like wide flat noodles. And of course, that's exactly what I ordered my first (and only, sadly) time at the Silver Spoon. Aside from the noddles which I realize is a personal preference, they went a little overboard on the basil. When I left, I was pretty disappointed and unsatisfied, though I would be more than willing to give this place another try. It's a cute little restaurant and I'm sure their menu has plenty more to offer. If you're in the area and want some good, yet inexpensive, Thai, this would be a fine choice.
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Stephanie K.

Sitting right next to the Royal Thai Consulate, you'd think this place is THE place to go in Chicago for thai food. But once you have one meal here, that theory goes right out the window. The food is okay - and by 'okay' I mean disappointing. To me, any thai food that doesn't knock your socks off is a letdown. It's better if you eat in, but even then, it's not any more noteworthy than Panda Express or something similar. Seems to me that it's another Near North/Gold Coast restaurant that's thriving off of tourists instead of locals.
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Jenny W.

In town for a few days and decided to try a few places by way of Groupon Now. The crab Rangoon was every bit as good as the other reviewers said it was and the red curry was perfect. Unfortunately we watched the staff take a verbal lashing from a random idiot trying to score a free meal and they handled him well. Props I then for not taking his crap! We were ready to give them a round of applause,especially since he promised he would come to Yelp and let everyone know how they treat customers. Good food, good service.
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Nancy C.

Follow-up review to my last one: I've been here many, many times. The staff is not at all friendly nor efficient, but I mostly went for the lunch special. Apparently the last time I was there with a friend, we did not leave a tip. That has never happened to me before, so if it really did happen it was not intentional at all. Today, the server charged an additional $5.50 to the bill for not paying tip last time. Wait- what?!? They gave me attitude and were extremely rude. If I went there with another friend last time, $5.50 is nearly a 40% tip. For the quality of their service, I would not pay that amount. The food is mediocre as well. After hearing their bickering and snide accusations, my friends and I paid and left. We will never be going back. This place needs better management.
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shirley m.

pretty good for a quick meal/late evening snack/ carryout. the spring rolls are a little disappointing, 10 finger size rolls filled with vegetables. We always order the usual suspects- Penang Chicken, Pad Thai, Pad Se Eiw, and Chicken Satay. Flavorfull with just the right amount of spice.
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Jacque P.

It did not bode well when 20 seconds after entering the place, looking over at a dish someone next to us was having - beef covered in a slimy indescribable brown sauce, I said "it looks like food out of a really bad Chinese restaurant...we need to go." But we stayed because the day before (in passing by it) my friend remarked it must be good since it's right next the Thai Consulate. And in that crucial moment while standing (me) and sitting (her), she was starving and argued, "Really, how bad could it be?" Well unfortunately for us (and I'm sure for a plethora of others) the answer came soon enough. It was beyond bad and soooo far beyond, "this place sucks." The Silver Spoon was some of the worst food I have ever tasted and I've had some pretty sketchy food experiences let me tell ya. If anyone eats here and says it's good Thai, then either (a) they have no idea what Thai food is, (b) they work for the place, or (c) they're just liars and want to see others suffer. Thai food is supposed to be spicy, full of flavor, and made from fresh ingredients. IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE THAI FOOD! However, what we had wasn't any of the above (not even close) and it was so terrible that we began warning others just sitting down for a meal. Well, at least they had alcohol to numb their buds. A number of Yelpers ranted about the crab rangoon and yea, it's good - that is if you like imitation crab mixed in with balls of cream cheese wrapped in a partially deep fried wonton skin. On taste it gets a 7 but the fact it's imitation crab with no indication of such on the menu this dish was "awarded" a 5.9. The papaya salad was about a 7 -flavorful but definitely made way too early in the day and as a result a little too soggy. Then there was the spicy beef in curry sauce which gets a 2 since it (a) wasn't spicy and (b) was covered in the UFO of all UFO bland brown sauces. But hey, there was beef in there - I think. I could go on but why? I'm sure you get the gist. BAD BAD BAD.... The worst part was I was having dinner with a friend who resides in a cultural food wasteland and one of the few opportunities she had to savor something other than burgers and/or pizza was wasted away on this pig trough of a place. Cheap or not the food bit the big one...I give this a 1 star rating only because 1/4 or 1/2 are not options. Shame on anyone to recommend going here. Caveat Emptor Brotha
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Raj B.

The food is good here, but the atmosphere is very plain and it smells like a cat litter box. Also, there's no music or anything so you can hear all the dishes in the kitchen clanking around. I would recommend carry out more than dine-in. Price wise, its reasonable, and the portions are good.
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Shelly W.

Came across this place since I'm a fan of Friends Sushi so one night decided to stop in. At first there weren't very many people and it was Friday night so I was worried but as the evening continued, so did the customers. The nice thing is, it's BYOB and it's cheap! Glad we found this place will definitely come back. The Crazy Spicy Noodles were good!!
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Haley L.

woah great beef fried rice! do not go here for the service, and do not expect much, but the food is wonderful! Started with chicken satay which was very good. My boyfriend fell in love with the plum/peanut dipping sauce and I love their cucumber salad that comes on the side. He ordered the BBQ pork noddle bowl with broth, it needed a lot of help from their spice 'rack,' but after it was doctored up it is very good. But hands down, the best fried rice I have ever had. I wasn't the only one with the bright idea to order it either, both tables on either side of us ordered it. So good we wanted to go back today and we ate there only yesterday!! FYI - its BYOB
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Christine M.

I just got back from the holidays in Chicago and holy mary - it was BLOODY cold. We were looking for lunch and stopped as quickly as possible... I'm glad our frozen noses landed at Silver Spoon. It was inviting and warm and quite affordable. The Tom Kha soup is a MUST. It was one of the best that I've had. We also had the pad thai and the lar nard. Both were noteworthy. If I'm back in the area, I would definitely drop in again for a bite.
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Tim J.

Silver Spoon is the closest place for Thai in my neighborhood. I really, really want to like it more than I do. I've eaten there 4 or 5 times and after a few "second chances" I probably won't be back. You get what you pay for is a good summation. Background: Lunches and Dinners (primarily during the week). Food: Decent curry. Crab Rangoon and many other dishes are just so so. Not a fan of the spring rolls in a doughy wrap -- I'm more of a Vietnamese spring roll guy. In addition to lots of so-so dishes, the reason for the two star rating is my last meal there "chicken and broccoli in peanut sauce." What came out with a pile of unseasoned chicken on top of a bed of unseasoned steamed broccoli covered and a small ladle of very thick peanut sauce. The issue here is not the ingredients, but rather that it was assembled, not cooked. Someone simply cooked all ingredients separately and put them one at a time on my dish. Service: The service was fine. I didn't ask questions and didn't get suggestions. Cost: This is a very inexpensive restaurant - $7-$8 entrees. However, I'd rather pay $10 or $15 for a good entree than $7 for a bad one.
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kate t.

Stopped by this place for lunch today and was definitely excited about the $6.95 lunch special with appetizer and entree (limited menu). I had the crab ragoon and the pad thai with chicken, and my friend had the cucumber salad and the cashew chicken. We were both really surprised! With a deal like that, I generally don't expect good good, but I really enjoyed my meal. Not the best Thai I've ever had, but you really can't beat $6.95! A good stop if you're looking for lunch in the area on the cheap.
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Jessie K.

DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend the Yam Sod salad : )
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Henry A.

Typical Thai restaurant, offering very affordable food in an area of town covered with overpriced tourist traps. The restaurant is very small and intimate and the food is quite good I think. I have not been very impressed with their appetizers, but the standard Thai entrees at Silver Spoon are slightly above average, compared to other similar restaurants. This is a great option for a cheap meal on a weekday evening. The curry dishes are not as spicy here as I've had elsewhere, although they are still very flavorful. Most dishes are around $7 to $9 at dinner time.
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Amanda Z.

This was my 2nd time at Silver Spoon, and the first time I remember liking it, although I don't recall what I had (that was last year). However, after dining there last weekend, and having had much better Thai food in the city over the past year, I realized the Silver Spoon is pretty sub-par, and I was disappointed. 1. Tom Kha soup w/tofu: this was actually really flavorful and yummy, probably the best dish I had. 2. Crab Rangoon: how can you mess this up? was there even any crab in there at all, or was it just greasy, fried cream cheese?? cuz that's what it tasted like. bleck. 3. Baby chicken eggrolls: more cute than tasty because they are little like 2 inches long and about as thick as a pinky finger. the sweet and sour sauce given w/the eggrolls and the rangoon was the same, and neither added much flavor at all. 4. Spicy chicken basil: um, was this supposed to be spicy? because it was BLAND and just plain terrible. if i had only had this dish and hadn't been to SS before, i would never go back. 5. Mixed veggies w/chicken added: my friend's dish...which had much more flavor than mine, but wasn't spicy at all (although she was fine w/that). 6. some Thai coconut dessert...it was ok, kinda mushy and looked like flan. i wouldn't order it again. When I go out for Thai, number one I expect a ton of flavor, whether spicy or not. And number two, when I order a "spicy" dish, I want you to bring the heat!! Maybe next time SS, although I doubt I will give you another chance with Dao Thai just a mile or two away...
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Carolina P.

This place has a good lunch special but its not my favorite Thai place. I think its due to the fact that there are definitely good days and bad days for pad thai. I wouldn't say I ever crave this place but I'll probably visit again because I work in the area.
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Jackie C.

Basic Thai dishes that are affordably priced. Close to hotel I usually stay in when in Chicago, so have been here many times. Food: The red curry is exceptionally good, and the spring rolls are also good- just wish they were a little bit more packed inside. Service is usually prompt and courteous.
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E G.

I work around the corner and Silver Spoon has been our regular lunch spot for close to three years. The service was fast and the food yummy. You couldn't beat the $6.95 special that came with miso soup, appetizer, and an entre. Not so much any more. A few weeks ago something went wrong. Instead of the usual instant service by the familiar faces we sat for nearly an hour waiting to place our order. The rest of the meal was down hill from there. We wondered what happened to the regular staff and who were these impersonators? We let some time pass before returning today. Yeah. We should've known better... Upon entering the restaurant the host informed us that the Thai food is now downstairs and this is all Japanese. We head down and enter a small basement with hardly a dozen tables. There were less than 20 diners and yet our simple meal took close to two hours. We spent most of it waiting. The drinks never came and twice they brought us dishes that we didn't order. It was a complete chaos. And when we wondered what happened to the miso soup, they starred blankly at us as if we'd asked for latkes. Ah, so much for the Silver Spoon. They might as well change the name and vacate the premises. We'll be lunching somewhere else.
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Valerie R.

I've gotten delivery from here twice. Both times the food was just OK, and the prices are average. Nothing fantastic but not terrible either. I thought the Pad See Ew was a bit dry and lacked the flavor I've experienced at other thai restaurants.
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Kate H.

This place turned me onto thai food. It was very good and very cheap for being on rush street. Didnt have the sushi becasue i am allergic to fish and shellfish... sorry. Kinda a tiny little place though. Felt like were were being sit on top of by the person next to us. Would go back many times.
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Alyssa O.

I used to live down the street from this place and got absolutely addicted to their Beef Pad Thai. It's delicious, definitely a guilty pleasure. I've tried pad thai at other places, and so far nothing compares. The combination of flavors and textures is so satisfying. Cannot speak for the rest of the menu because I only tried some spicy chicken noodle dish and a cucumber salad one time and was disappointed, so I decided to stick to my trusted beef pad thai take out. But that alone deserves 5 stars.
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Anemone T.

The pad thai and green curry were fine, but the fresh spring rolls were WARM and covered with too much syrupy sauce. I wish I had sent them back, but oh well. I also wish they had offered to box our leftovers instead of automatically taking them away. Gotta save on take out containers I guess.
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Anonymous P.

Though I don't live in Chicago, I've been here three times, because my friend and I believe it has really tasty Thai food at very cheap prices (like, $7 for entrees, $3 for Hoa Moak appetizer). It's not the best, most authentic Thai in the country, but it's still excellent. Don't go out of your way for it, but highly recommended for anyone in the area. Even the sushi was pretty good (while the combination of Thai and sushi in a restaurant is usually cause for grave concern, this restaurant pulls it off nicely, still maintaining the feel of a quaint Thai restaurant).
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Francis T.

The restaurant is sort of hidden, so maybe that's why not that many people know about this place. It's a great place for a quick bite to eat and is affordable. The restaurant is a quaint, relaxed environment, and the food is delicious. Service is a hit or miss: Once, it was prompt and another, it was pretty slow.
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Javier B.

I eat here all the time because of the proximity to my office. I have had some pretty crappy stuff but have found some favorites that I go to often. The Nam Sod is excellent! It does not come with rice so I always have to pay the extra $1. The pad thai is decent. The crab rangoon is also very good. Most of the other stuff I tried is either mediocre or not good. I agree with some of the other reviewers as it relates to the shady charges. They never itemize and almost always try to overcharge. I would give this place 2.5 stars, but will round down for the overcharging.
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Audrey J.

I buhnt my tongue on duh cwab wangoon. Udduh den dat, it was tasty and convenient. It's not often you find food foh unduh $10 on Wush Stweet.
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Jennifer T.

This place has solid food at really good prices, given how expensive the area is. I've been here at least half a dozen times. The service is so-so (the servers aren't really friendly, but they're usually pretty efficient; just don't expect to have a conversation with them). I usually order the cashew chicken or the panang curry with chicken. Both are yummy, but have very few vegetables. If you order extra veggies, they charge about $1.75, I think. My husband and I once got the spring rolls in a take-out order, and they didn't seem fresh at all. Thankfully, every other order seemed fine. My one huge pet peeve with this place: THEY DON'T ITEMIZE THE BILLS! I'm convinced I've been overcharged by a few dollars once or twice, which is completely annoying, but I never complained. DEMAND THAT YOUR BILL BE ITEMIZED. Maybe they'll get the hint.
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Olivia L.

Given the relative lack of quick, cheap dining options in the area where I work, I've tried this place again and again. Although the entrees were never stellar, the value of the lunch special combined with the tastiness of the miso soup, the insanely delish egg rolls, and the personal service of the staff (i'd walk in and not even need a menu, as they knew my order by the third visit) kept me coming back. However, like -e., it seems like the flaws in their entrees carried over to all of the things I enjoyed about the restaurant after they moved the thai dishes downstairs and the sushi upstairs. The friendly servers are gone, replaced by constantly harried-seeming staff who rush to and from the tables. The soup has been deftly removed from the lunch special, now not really making it much of a special. And the eggrolls I loved so much? Disappeared! Where did they go? The best, delicate, spicy eggrolls in all of Chicago have been inexplicably replaced with thicker, bland, standard Chinese eggrolls. Oh, Silver Spoon. Until I see my beloved eggrolls put back on the menu and the return of my favourite smiling server, I think i'll be boycotting.
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Diana T.

A good spot for a quick and inexpensive lunch when you're in the mood for Thai food. They have a lunch special for $6.95 which includes appetizer and entree off of a set lunch menu. The food is ok, not great. I took the other reviewer's recommendations for the crab rangoon and honestly, I've had better (like at Thai Pastry). But you have to make do with what you can get around this area I guess. However, it did satisfy my hunger, and that's worth it to me.
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Allyson C.

I was very disappointed in the pad siew I had here. Plus didn't realize it was BYOB only and so I had to drink water with my meal. No good. It was hard to get the attention of the waitress even though there was hardly anyone in the place on a Friday night.
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Char A.

Not the best Thai I've had but worth the price. I had the lunch special ($6.95) which includes a choice of appetizers and choice of entree. Pretty good deal!
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Linna C.

Prices are reasonable, but also you get what you pay for. I usually order and stick to the basics like Pad Thai and their basil fried rice (which I kinda like). Otherwise the food is alrite!
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Christy L.

Cheap Thai in a great location = fabulous after-work spot for an impromptu casual dinner with work mates. Friendly and attentive staff as well as the casual atmosphere and delicious green curry sold me... sticky rice was ok, but the mango served with it was phenomenal. I also am a fan of their cucumber salad. Mmmm
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Mel F.

You know, I just wasn't convinced. I used to come here at least once a month because it was so close to work and because it was so cheap. I think it was about $6 or $7 for the lunch special and you get to pick out an app and entree. We would always come as a small group and service was always spotty..and by spotty, I mean bad. It's so busy that you will not see your server again unless you want your check. Tip: Ask your server for everything you need upfront because you probably wont see her again. The food isn't bad, it's just not great. It might be because the food is so hurried. So, if you go during off peak hours your experience might vary dramatically. Now that I don't work close by, I will never go back. There's just no reason to. Boo.
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Andrew Y.

haha silver spoon...my buddy and i went here a few weeks ago and we get seated at a table next to some older ladies who were drinking champagne? pretty awesome beginning to the dining event...about 5 minutes into looking at the menu..the line is out the door...so one of the wait staff came over and asked us to move to a table in the far back by the door..hahaha...we thought that it was pretty funny so didnt make a scene... from there..we tried out the tom yum, pad thai, and i think spicy crazy noodles....and it was all pretty good..fresh, hot, pretty solid dishes..fun atmosphere since its really small down there..service was really good..even the part where they were trying to figure out how to fit 30 people in a restaurant that fits 15...but hey..what can you do...try this place out..pretty good stuff
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Tippy S.

Food was mediocre at best- And the place is pretty ghetto. I think you should pay a dollar more and walk a couple more blocks to Star of Siam.
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Sharon W.

Blah - Jessica Y. I'm going to have to have a discussion with you regarding your review ... Were you drunk?! This place is so mediocre! I ordered the pad thai with tofu and it was sooo bland. I had a lot of leftovers but didn't even find the hassle of boxing and bringing it home worth it! My friend ordered the mussaman curry - so watery and tasteless. The crab ragoons were probably the best. Very true - the prices are decent, especially for the area. Maybe they were just having an off night?
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Da J.

Really wanted to love this place because it is a) close to the Thai consulate and b) the tom yum soup is delishhhhus. But, it consistently has WATERY curries, which is really disappointing. Also the basement atmosphere leaves something to be desired.
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Jennifer K.

It's been a while since I've last eaten at Silver Spoon. But I do remember stumbling into the hidden restaurant a couple of months back. It's sort of hidden, so maybe that's why not that many people know about this place. Anywho, the restaurant is fairly small, but is clean and well lit. The seats are slightly uncomfortable, but once you fall into conversation, you forget about that. Service is a hit or miss. Once, it was prompt. Another, it was pretty slow. The food. Hmm...I ordered different rolls here. And have yet to be disappointed. Nothing too spectacular, but satisfying. The noodle dishes tasted much better. Overall, the prices are decent. I wouldn't call this a hidden gem by any means, but it's a nice place to eat if you're hungering for a decent meal.
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Lesley S.

It meets my standards when it comes to Thai. And they have baby egg rolls, definite plus. That is what bumps this place up to 4 stars instead of 3. I loooooove baby egg rolls and not that many places in Chicago have them. I had the pad see eiw and it was good- pretty standard. I saw that they have lunch specials during the week for really cheap. It is a shame they don't have them on weekends, since I'll never be able to take advantage of this. My only complaint is that it is located in a basement and it was really cold down there.
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Sam S.

The food is decent, and prices reasonable. The stir-fried glass noodle with shrimp is okay, and the fried fish cake appetizer is pretty good. Other than that, nothing out of the ordinary.
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Dee T.

I love this place so much, I could eat there every day. But since I don't live in River North, the next best thing to do is to spread the word about what an awesome place Silver Spoon is. I first tried this place out after reading about it on Yelp, but have gone back almost every week since I've moved to Chicago. It's just AWESOME. I have to say though that I've stuck to a couple of things on the menu - the beef noodle soup and pad see euw are my favorities so far, I don't think you can go wrong with that. The mini egg rolls on the other hand, I wouldn't recommend, they're soooo tiny!
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Sohini K.

On both occasions, we were headed for Giordano's, but given the undying crowds there, we ended up in Silver Spoon. It's small, but pretty quick to get seated, even on weekends at peak hours. The food is standard Thai, though there's also a sushi menu. Given that it's right next to the Thai consulate, I thought it'd be pretty authentic, but unfortunately, while the food is ok, the flavors are kind of bland. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's good for if you're in the area and need somewhere not overpriced, not fast food, and not touristy.
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christine c.

four stars b/c the food is decent and the price is good, but definitely if the rating were only based on quality of food, they woudl get a three. this is a typical americanized thai place with mediocre food. the draw is definitely always the price, especially in this area
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Rory G.

Thai me up, thai me down. Chicago loves thai food and the foodies bash on every thai place that reaches it's 1 year birthday. Something about finding that hidden gem that really makes your pupils dilate, your mouth water and your wallet screams with joy. Listen, everyone and their mother has a favorite thai place that can't be beat and is the most authentic thai you have ever had. Well this is not that place; sure they have good food, good decor, good service and good prices but that movie you saw where the guy put that spoon in his mouth and all of a sudden the world blew up into a kaleidoscope of colors and pictures of his homeland swirled in his food addled brain is not here. This is no flash in the wok place, they've been around, they make food that keeps you coming back and the prices to allow you to do so, what else is there to ask for. Sure you can drool into every hole in the wall eatery you want but no one ever tells you about the twelve terrible hole in the walls you had to try with shoe leather and tree bark noodles before finding Nirvana.
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Kara M.

not the best thai food i've ever had but def a solid lunch spot b/c of the 6.95 special for appetizer and entree. with places like these i usually stick to what i know will be at least decent so i've only had the pad thai here. the spring rolls were ok, overall a good eating experience but i'm not dying to get back..
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Jared L.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon. Had one of their Thai dishes, as did all of the people I was with. Overall, very average. Not overpriced, which is nice, but as a HUGE fan of Thai food, I most likely will never go back. It's just too average.
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Aubrey K.

I ordered sushi at this Gold Coast Thai and Sushi restaurant and was sorry I did. I ended up eating half of my brother and his friend's Thai Entrees and being sorry about my choice. I liked it here, but only recommend the Thai Food. The pad thai was so delicious.
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Sarah B.

Affordable pricing for the area and typical Thai menu items. Good spot for lunch, pre/post shopping, movies, work, etc. Sushi available (it's okay). Seating is limited, tabletops small.
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Jeanne M.

Horrible. I've been here once before and it was fine. But when I went this week with my husband, we both had a horrible experience. We didn't order the lunch special, so I wasn't surprised that our food took longer than some other people who had arrived after us. The problem was how long it took - it was ridiculous! And my husband's spicy crazy noodle arrived 5 minutes after my massaman curry. Now, for the flavor, which is the real reason I'm writing this review. IT WAS THE WORST-TASTING RESTAURANT FOOD I'VE EVER HAD IN THE US. My massamun curry was sour and tart. Absolutely revolting. I have no idea how they made it taste like that. Then, to top it off, my husband's noodles came doused in vegetables - he specifically requested no vegetables. Bottom line - don't go here!
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Em T.

My husband and I love Silver Spoon. The service is amazing and the prices are reasonable. I like that the food comes out pretty quickly. My favorite dish is the Crazy Curry Noodle. It has the right amount of spice and saucce.
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Meghan S.

Super cute! I had a friend in from California and he was bound to his hotel for a conference so some friends and I took him here for a quick lunch. Not only was it easy for us all to meet at, it was super affordale. I think it came to $10 a person with tax and tip for an appetizer each and an entree. I have had better Pad Thai but for the price and quickness I am not complaining. I crave Thai food frequently and it is nice to have a cozy place to eat around the corner from work.
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Liz M.

I would give this place 3.5 stars for the delicious food. There isn't a whole lot of ambiance and the service is just okay, but I will definitely be back for the food. The spring rolls are fantastic - as was the Pad Thai and the Pad See Eiw. It is BYOB - which I always enjoy - so for 1 appetizer, two entrees and 1 desert - our total bill was under $25. You really can't beat that in this neighborhood!
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Michelle W.

Our dinner meal was decent but too salty (Water! Water!). When we received the check, the charges were not itemized, and the bill was $3 over the true cost of the meal. When we asked for an itemized receipt, they had overcharged us for the food, and tried to defend themselves for items that were supposedly added to the fried rice ($2 extra for egg in the fried rice??? What about the extra dollar?). After arguing over this, they adjusted the final cost, and ignored us until we left. No wonder they got the Silver Spoon.
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Robert S.

I stopped in to the Silver Spoon for lunch, figuring that the food must be decent being next door to the Thai Consulate. A street sign advertised a $6.95 lunch special with soup and appetizer, so I headed in. I had a cup of average Miso soup, and three of the prettiest Crab Rangoons I've ever seen. (or Crab Lagoons, as the menu says.) They were delicious! Next I had the Pad Thai, which was served with the carrot, bean sprouts, pine nuts, and lime wedge on separate corners of the plate, the meat and noodles being in the middle. Had I wanted to omit any of these, it would have been easy. Instead, I combined all of them. It was absolutely wonderful. I will have to stop in another time and try the sushi.
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H. S.

I'm suprised by the mediocre reviews. We've only ever eaten 2 things there - pad see euw and the beef noodle soup. pad see euw is always good, though it's kinda hard to make that bad. The beef noodle soup is awesome! I guess now that everyones saying the other menu items are bad we should continue sticking to our 2 favorites.
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Pamela W.

I went with my husband with the $25 off $35 restaurant.com coupon. We were able to order several dishes to get up to $35. The Tom Kha soup was much too sweet. My husband thought some of the other dishes were also too strong, but I liked them all. We ordered red curry, Pad Woonsen, Rama Chicken and Cashew Chicken. I really enjoyed everything; the soup wasn't bad, just sweet which wasn't what we were expecting. We were able to take home quite a bit. Everything seemed really reasonably priced, just $7-8 per entree. When we got the check it was more than we had calculated, but it was all written and a bit confusing so we didn't think too much about it. Later that evening we realized they only took off $15, not $25 for the coupon, it was definitely too much. We called and they said that it was just that they had added the gratuity, so they didn't put our tip on the credit card. I still think it didn't quite work out, but I can't be sure since we don't have a copy. It is good food for a good price; I would just recommend checking the receipt carefully before paying.
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Kristin A.

Great location right off the Chicago red line stop. Great place to stop and grab a bite to eat between shopping. One of the only places in the area that isn't full of tourists. Friendly staff, clean environment. My friend and I were both very satisfied with our food.
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kylie k.

i used to go to this restaurant all the time because the food was good enough, cheap, nice servers, and it seemed pretty consistent. however, over the past year, i noticed that my dishes were no longer very consistent, either too sweet (usually) or bland or just didn't taste good. however, i had a restaurant.com coupon ($20 off when you spend $35), so i went with my friend. the food was fine actually. nothing spectacular, but fine. however, they did change the crab rangoon, which were very dry, but not a big deal. my problem was with the bill. first, we were charged the wrong amount, which i pointed out to our waitress. she checked it and gave us the bill back minus 90 cents. the only problem was that the bill was too much by $7.00, not just 90 cents. so, i tried telling her that it was still wrong. and i also noticed that they had added the 18% gratuity to the post tax total, which is wrong. i know restaurant.com requires an 18% gratuity when you use the coupon, but it is supposed to be applied to the PRE-tax amount. the waitress didn't seem to understand what was wrong despite me showing her that 4 noodle dishes at 6.95 plus 2 appetizers at 3.95 and 1 soup at 3.95 with tax did not add up to the total she had written down. eventually, we just paid. i know it doesn't seem like a lot ($7), but why am i paying more than the price listed on the menu? so annoying that she didn't try to figure out the correct total.
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Address : 710 N Rush St
Chicago, IL, 60611
Phone (312) 944-7100
Website https://www.silverspoonchicago.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

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

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Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant

710 N Rush St, Chicago, IL, 60611

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