Restaurant Review – Spoon Thai

I know I’ve mentioned before how much I love Asian food, but it bears repeating. I. Love. Asian. Food. This week took me to Spoon Thai, a charming restaurant located between Ravenswood and Lincoln Square. We went with a group of five and everyone was willing to share, which meant we got to try a large assortment of dishes. We started with a few appetizers: the crab rangoons, the spring rolls, and chicken satay. I am a crab rangoon fiend and these absolutely passed the test. The breading was light and the crab mixture was perfectly creamy. I also quite enjoyed the chicken satay; the peanut sauce is one of the best I’ve tried. The menu at Spoon Thai is large and as always, I had trouble deciding what to eat. I decided to go with a staple, the Pad Thai with pork. My boyfriend ordered the Thai Pepper Steak and my best friend ordered the Sweet & Sour Mango Chicken. We also ordered Pineapple Fried Rice with chicken and our dinner companions ordered Cashew Chicken. The Pad Thai was delicious, definitely worth ordering. The portion was gigantic, perfect for taking home leftovers. My favorite dish was the Sweet & Sour Mango Chicken. It was packed with veggies and fruit: grilled pineapple, mango, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, and snap peas. The sweet and sour sauce was tangy and complex, the perfect complement to the crunchy veggies and fruit.

The prices at Spoon Thai can’t be beat, with entrees ranging from $8.95 to $15.95. The restaurant is BYOB, so feel free to bring in your favorite six-pack or a bottle of wine. Hours are 11 am to 10 pm daily. You can also order food online and receive 20% off your first online order! There is a $2-4 delivery charge depending on your location and a minimum order requirement of $12. They also have coupons available here, on their website.

RACHEL HOOVLER & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO