Always Thai - Chicago

It seems like the restaurant is closed. I went by on a Tuesday at 5:30 PM, and the posted hours on the door and website both said they were supposed to be open until 9 PM. There was no sign indicating they were closed for vacation or any other reason. I tried calling twice but got no answer, and the door was locked. The interior looked like they were in the process of dismantling it. I'm disappointed to see Always Thai go. However, I must say the curry fried rice was amazing!

Perhaps the restaurant has new ownership? The menu is small and doesn't offer bubble tea despite what's advertised. They only accept certain forms of payment, not including cash or Amex, without notifying customers beforehand. The portions are small and the atmosphere is cold and uninviting. The food was okay, I might consider getting it for takeout if I happened to be passing by, but I wouldn't dine in and there are more appealing delivery options in the area.

The food at this restaurant was stunning and tasty. It was served in a peaceful setting with a very friendly host.

I've been here twice now and loved it both times! The Crab Rangoon are sooooo delicious. So far I've tried the Pad Thai, Pad Khee Mao, vegetarian noodles, and Basil Fried Rice. All of the dishes were good, but my favorite so far is the fried rice! The spicy dishes were not very hot so I added sriracha. Also for reference, I did takeout both times but the restaurant was super empty when I picked up my food. Definitely a good, cheap spot to grab a bite!

Pad woon sen was delicious. It was perfectly seasoned and I loved all the veggies that came with it! Yum :