Cilantro Authentic Thai Food

1509 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, United States

Cilantro Authentic Thai Food
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Diner Review №1

Delicious food and some dishes you don't see on every Thai restaurant in Chicago. Great prices too.

Diner Review №2

We loved this place. I thought the cashew chicken was especially good. All appetizers were fantastic too. Service was excellent as well. Was a good find for an accidental spur of the moment pop round

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Crappy service!

Diner Review №6

Customer service sucks and let me say if you order for pick up try your food there, check your food there. They will not compensate you for their mistakes. I will never eat here again. Too many mistakes and too little accountability!

Diner Review №7

I have ordered from here a lot of times and the food is sometime great but the customer service is just so iffy.
I never dine in but do pick up and many time the order is not correct but I never say anything cause they might be busy.

I order beef at all times. On the fifth of January I ordered beef pad woonsen , nontok beef and spring rolls. First of the gave me pork. (I do not eat pork, have not eaten pork in over 10 years.
They offered me a to make my order a next time. I came in and placed my order and bought something else and they refused to give me my meal which they messed up.

I will never be back because of how that lady spoke to me. They were just plain flat out wrong . She is telling me that she can only give me a partial refund. I didn't eat the wrong order. So I wasted my money. Only eat in . If you are ordering for take out check your meal first before leaving!!

Diner Review №8

I’m Thai and Cilantro is hands down the best Thai resto I’ve ever had in the us.🌟

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Diner Review №10

For the first time eating Christmas dinner in a different way….. we decided to order THAI
Boy oh boy !! Cilantro hit the nail on the head with their kindness, greatness, and some of the most delicious take out !!!!!!
Can’t wait to dine in person ♥️♥️

Diner Review №11

Amazing food especially curry dishes and great delivery service.

Diner Review №12

Great small place, good service, fantastic food dishes

Diner Review №13

The food is good but I will never dine in again. Every time I’ve been in the dining room, there has been a precocious young girl either watching a video at full volume or bouncing from table to table, essentially demanding attention from the diners. I don’t expect to babysit when I go out to eat. I know this will rub people the wrong way but I can’t enjoy my meal in that environment.

Diner Review №14

I have mixed feelings about this place.
The lunch special was incredible. Great flavor, perfectly seasoned. Just perfect.
However, I ordered a rib tip soup and it was the most disgusting soup I've tasted (and believe me that I've tried some disgusting soups in my life). The soup was extremely acidic, it was like a lemon soup. Not even my lemonades are that acidic. The ribs were fine, but I really couldn't eat this, it was very bad. I asked the waiter and she said it was supposed to be like that, but I'm pretty sure there was a problem.
Anyhow, I had to get some pot stickers to not starve and they were very good.
So giving this place a three overall for now.

Diner Review №15

We go here once a week! So yummy

Diner Review №16

Great Food and very friendly!

Diner Review №17

Amazing food and the waiter was really helpful with figuring out what spice level we wanted as some of us enjoy spicier food. Food came out relatively quick as well and everything tasted amazing. Definitely give this place a try.

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Really yummy and spicy!

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Their food is terrible and they also had a child at the register while I was picking up my food eating and watching tv . Very unprofessional

Diner Review №24

I have gotten take out from here many times and they have never missed. I highly recommend the Drunken Noodles (spicy) and/or the Curry Fried Rice. I am eating the leftovers as we speak...

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Incredible flavor, wonderful portions, extensive menu. This is one of my favorite spots—I travel across Chicago for them!

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Place is expensive and the people are rude. Some of the food is really good though.

Diner Review №29

Location is good, atmosphere is decent as well. The food is okay, definitely had better and more authentic Thai food for less - they’re EXPENSIVE. The hospitality is trash in person and over the phone, very rude and unwelcoming.

Diner Review №30

There are so unprofessional and rude and the food is mid level. They pretend like they make it fresh but everything is already premade. Noodles are also soggy; I guess from sitting all day from being premade.

Diner Review №31

AMAZING food (we got the crispy pad thai, the duck curry, the appetizer platter, and pork belly app amongst other dishes) but also great service!! I left my bag overnight accidentally and they kept it safe for me until I stopped by the next day to pick it up. Lovely people.

Diner Review №32

Amazing, amazing, amazing! You must have a go-to Thai place and this is it for me. The Thai iced coffee, the Thai iced tea, the crab rangoon and EVERY dish I've ever had here is so fresh and tasty.

Diner Review №33

This place is my go to Thai restaurant. I have gotten takeout here countless times and I’ve never been disappointed. They are extremely consistent. I know I’m getting good food every time and have never had a bad experience.

Diner Review №34

My new favorite Thai place! I read the reviews here on Google Maps--and they really did make my food Thai spicy!!! Most places here in Chicago are afraid to do that! Can't wait to come back!

Diner Review №35

Good food, good service, friendly staff.

Diner Review №36

Lovely vibes, kind staff, delicious food.

Diner Review №37

Excellent Thai food! Great value. Some of the best I’ve ever had.

Diner Review №38

We went for the spicy basil chicken over rice buy one get one free but when we got there we were told that is a take out special only. How weird. Nothing said it was take out only.

We ordered the Massaman curry with chicken and mixed vegetables with shrimp.
The curry was fair/ good but the portion was super stingy. The mixed vegetables with shrimp dish was even worse. I'm not sure if there more than 4 shrimp maybe 5 and such a SMALL portion of vegetables. $40 later for 2 entrees and we left hungry.

We don't suggest this Thai restaurant.

Diner Review №39

Excellent little spot! Food was fresh, delicious and authentic. Definitely tell them your spice tolerance because they’re not afraid to make it spicy. I’ll definitely be back. :)

Diner Review №40

I love this place and the food
Been going to this place with my coworkers since one year because it’s close to my workplace but recently I been experiencing few stuff since that worker who works on Monday started working she’s a little shubby tall wear mostly black shirt, she’s extremely rude and she calls out infront of whole restaurant if me or my coworker gets up to even get chopsticks
One day she was doing something on computer and I didn’t wanted to disturb her so I calmly got up and reach to chopsticks when she saw me and told me get back to my seat I was very embarrassed because there was Atleast 6 7 people was in restaurant and she was very loud. The other girls who’s skinny and short she’s very nice and adorable she makes me feel welcome and always smiling with no attitude but I’m so disheartened that I wouldnt be coming on days that this rude reception lady working. I’m also in customer service, we work so many hours and come to this place for lunch almost 3-4 times in a week so we want to feel welcome instead of being burdened and treated badly. Please be considerate if you can’t don’t work in this field and make other person day bad. Thank you

Diner Review №41

In a city with so many great Thai restaurants, the unassuming Cilantro stands out. I don’t know what they do, but the Papaya salad that much more flavorful and fresh. The curry that much more savory. The mussel pancake that much more light and crispy. And afterwards, a quick hop across the street to the wonderful Devon market.

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Excellent food. Warm and friendly staff. Everything I've ordered has been delicious. I highly recommend it for casual Thai dinning.

Diner Review №44

My friend and I went to Cilantro for dinner tonight for the special listed at their website, Spicy Basil Over Rice, buy one get one free. We were told when we got there that was special was carryout only although I called on Wednesday to find out the details on the special and was told that we could dine in and have sliced chicken instead of ground. I conveyed this to the waiter and the cook as well that this was what I was told on Wednesday and they refused to serve our order of sliced chicken instead of ground and allow us to dine in restaurant. No wonder they're hurting for business. I don't expect for them to be in business much longer.

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Pad see ew is authentic and the bomb

Papaya salad w crispy pork is also very yummy

Don't forget the crab rangoons!!!

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Amazing, fresh food and friendly service!

Diner Review №49

Good but high prices the girls is so messed never say hi 😠😭

Diner Review №50

I love this place! Most authentic Thai food I've had since living in Thailand. Everything is delicious. Spice level is on the spicy side. Nice waitress who's always there and greets me in Thai.

Diner Review №51

Food is very tasty! Very reasonably priced. Staff is friendly and welcoming!

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Absolutely fantastic with an upscale environment. Will 100% be back.

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This place is the best. Family run independent and food quality and serving size is excellent. I’ve been to Thailand a few times and this is closest to authentic I have ever found. Also they understand what “spicy” means (say “thai spicy” if you dare) and enjoy!

Diner Review №56

In theory - I should really love this place. The food is tasty. The service is great. And the portions are fair.

There is one point my partner and I can’t get past which is the consistency of the spice levels in the noodle dishes (the green curry was wonderful).

We’ve eaten in house once, and ordered three times. The mild had zero spice and the medium has ranged from zero spice (when we ate in house) to extremely spicy (when we’ve ordered takeout.) The dishes we ordered were the same.

We both have a considerable spice tolerance and have never had this issue at a restaurant - Thai or otherwise.

Unfortunately, it appears there isn’t an ‘in between’ spice level we can order at this establishment that will optimize the enjoyment of our food despite it being otherwise tasty and high quality, and the staff being absolutely lovely.

Hopefully other folks don’t run into the same issue.

Diner Review №57

I love this place! The lunch special is a great deal. I love their udon noodles but beware because they can be a little bit too spicy. I order them mild!

Diner Review №58

I love this fresh and very tasty Thai restaurant!

Diner Review №59

Some of the best Thai food I've had in Chicago. Don't come if you don't like spice.

Diner Review №60

This is the best Thai food I have ever had! Definitely the best Thai food in Chicago. The service is fantastic. You need to get the crispy pad Thai! The tamarind chicken wings are also to die for! The drunken noodles and the duck pad see ew are also a hit. 10/10 the service is amazing

Diner Review №61

Best papaya salad in city hand down. Northeastern region authentic flavors hand down. Salty, spicy, earthy, and funky flavors in the good way. Tamarind chicken wings are out of control. Boat noodles are lit.

Diner Review №62

Really good pad thai and crab rangoon! friendly service- plating/presentation is very nice

Diner Review №63

In terms of atmosphere it’s a cute small place, not much happening in terms of atmosphere. The food on the other hand was amazing, and I don’t say that lightly. I got the duck curry, and it was fantastic, the flavors had such depth it was great until the last drop. 10/10 will be back, highly recommend.

Diner Review №64

The presentation was like a much more expensive restaurant the food was delicious and seasoned perfectly. Outstanding lunch value menu. I will be back!

Diner Review №65

Saw 4.5 stars rating and expected good food, very disappointed. We arrived at 7pm on Friday night and there were 5 people inside. The curry I ordered had a weird taste that I can’t describe, maybe nutmeg? My friend ordered papaya salad that tasted of MSG, the Thai sausage also tasted weird. The only tasty dish was the teriyaki beef however the texture of the beef was very tough and chewy. The waitress was nice .

Diner Review №66

Cozy and delicious

Diner Review №67

Phenomenal authentic Thai restaurant!! Staff is very friendly and makes you feel at home in their restaurant!

Diner Review №68

Very expensive. Small soup is $11. They did not follow the directions for spice levels. Not the best thai food…also not the worst. It was fine.

Diner Review №69

The most authentic Thai for miles. Spicy,
Delicious.
DO IT.

Diner Review №70

Been here many times. Never had a bad experience. Food is always excellent. The staff go above and beyond. Atmosphere is very pleasant. Definitely give it a try!

Diner Review №71

best thai food i have had in chicago
crispy pad thai w pork, yummy
tom kha gha was the best ive ever had
massaman curry w beef also delicious

Diner Review №72

Great Thai food! We absolutely loved both our dishes. I got the drunken noodles, it tasted so fresh and so many veggies! Absolutely will be ordering our Thai food here!

Diner Review №73

Amazing food and wonderful service!!!! Please go and eat here. You will not regret:

The CRAB RANGOON! Sooo good

Basil fried rice was amazing

Multiple curries, sooo good!

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As a Thai people, I would say this place is nearly authentic as I can find in Chicago area. one of the best places I have to visit one a month or many more. Thai papaya salad is my favorite, by far with Thai spicy levels.

Diner Review №76

I go for the food, and it's amazing, authentic Thai.

Diner Review №77

Nice restaurant. Clean and service is great. Food are very tasty. One thing that made 4 star instead of 5 is the rice… its hard. I like eating soft rice not hard.

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I think they charged me more than the menu said, but the food was impeccable

Diner Review №80

Bad quality food, call compared to any competitive Thai restaurant in the city.
don’t waste your money and time on them.

Diner Review №81

They're so nice here and everything is so delicious! We stopped by here on a whim and now it's our favorite spot!

Diner Review №82

It's been wonderful service and the food was amazing. Would highly recommend

Diner Review №83

Was unsure at first after reading mixed reviews, but this is now probably the top Thai food spot in my book (at least for the area). Food is delicious and met or exceeded flavor expectations in everything we've tried. Had both done in and carry out and very happy.

Diner Review №84

Cilantro is a great Thai restaurant on the North Side with plenty of menu options. I had the Drunken Noodles and my date had Pad Thai. Both were good.

We shared sticky rice with Thai custard for dessert which was subtly sweet and good.

This restaurant is perfect for lunch, an affordable date or an introduction to Thai cuisine.

Diner Review №85

Ordered online, and the food was phenomenal. The cuisine is on point and not westernized. There are many options, and spiciness can be chosen from mild to hot. I always received my food steaming and fresh. Loved it!

Diner Review №86

Amazing place. I haven’t had Thai food like this in many many years. Delicious and fresh. Their lunch specials are great and many things to choose from. Try them out! I will return for sure.

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The best Thai place in chicago!

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Foods are delicious, kind of authentic, not sweet like other places. $$ just keep in mind, but worth it. Atmosphere is not so much; it is small place. If you like spicy, medium spicy is perfect since very spicy is 🌶️🌶️🌶️ We ordered papaya salad, Thai sausages, dried glass noodle with special sauce ( l cannot recall the name) and mango sticky rice. I highly recommended this place🍾

Diner Review №91

My second time. Had to go back after such an awesome experience the first time. Do not judge what you are about to experience by the understated exterior/interior decor of this small eatery.

This time I made sure to go back with a foodie friend on a Sunday afternoon. We had the delectable tamarind chicken wings, chicken pad thai and spicy duck with basil which comes with a side of rice. We also ordered the green curry with chicken to go. Everything is served plated nicely on bamboo wooden rectangular platters. The wings are simply to die for and are truly "finger-lickin-good"! The sweet, tangy and spicy tamarind sauce is tantalizing, simply amazing. Basically this is what established the food memory for me and made mo go back a second time! The pad thai was just as good as I remember it from last time, although for those of you who can handle some heat, I recommend the medium spicy version that I ordered last time. The spicy duck with basil was another classy preparation. Duck is not an easy meat to to cook well and they hit this out of the park. My compliments to the chef. This place never disappoints!!

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The BEST Thai food I've had in a long time. Great service too

Diner Review №94

Combination fried rice was good & so was the spicy combination fried rice. The spicy wings were also a hit!

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The tamarind shrimp was delectable… massaman curry had a unique extra spice to it - probably nutmeg!

Diner Review №97

Green curry had no eggplant. The chef this evening was too untested all green peppers, jalapenos, curd in coconut milk was not rich soothing flavors. The worst part is hot green curry in plastic container which research shows causes cancer when specifically said no plastic containers. The large oriental paper box is preferred such as the rice comes inside. It was a total waste of good money. There needs to be half portions for half the money. How else to know if order a full entree portion. There are much better thai cooks on the same street.

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Delivery was quick and the food was delicious.

Diner Review №100

Colorful & Flavorful meal. Loved it. Can't wait to return.

Diner Review №101

This has become one of my favorite restaurants, if not my go-to restaurant, on a weekly basis. The food is amazing and has great portion sizes. Never left hungry. They also have 3 different spiciness levels (medium has a solid kick imo). They also have in-house lunch specials that are a great option. They also have a rewards card as well.

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Diner Review №105

This has to be the best Thai food in Chicago, when friends come to town we always order here. The creamy tom yum is my favorite!

Diner Review №106

i was waiting 45 minutes for food to go and i was only on customer in restaurant
Satay was good
but Tom Yum soup unbeatable
Spicy basil dry and salty
Chicken Wings over fried dry and to sweet and 80$ was spent for nothing
Not recommend

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Food is yummy and reasonable price. Super friendly staff. Loved it

Diner Review №109

First time of what will be many repeat visits.

Diner Review №110

Used to order quite often. Great food most of the time. One off case of not so crispy, crispy pork where the fat was still soft and oily. Called in next time when ordering to let them know and then I got hard as rock crispy pork...Decided to give it another try and got my order wrong and insisted that I was the one at fault. Would've been my go to but now I'm annoyed from the experiences

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I always come here for Thai iced tea whenever I walk down Devon and it makes my day better!

Diner Review №113

If all you want is good pad thai, you are in luck. I order pad thai from here about 3-4x a month. It is delicious, always.

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So tasty! This is my new favorite Thai in Chicago. It feels authentic and homey. They have a great lunch deal which is $8.99 for any dish like pad see ew, curry, pad thai, etc. + 2 pieces of crab rangoon or pot stickers. Portions are large, I ended up taking half home.

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Diner Review №119

The rama garden with tofu is where it's at.

Diner Review №120

Ordered delivery and specifically specified not spicy, on a dish that isn’t ordinarily spicy anyway, and it arrived EXTRA spicy. Horrible experience.

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Good food, people friendly

Diner Review №123

We’ve ordered from Cilantro Thai a few times, it’s very good. Online menu is updated and pretty easy to use. I recommend the bbq pork pad Thai. It has a nice crunch and good flavor. We had the basil chicken which was also good - lots of veggies. Mixed it all with brown rice so it’s a bit healthier. We’ll definitely order here again.

Diner Review №124

I’ve tried a lot of Thai restaurants in the neighborhood and Cilantro has become my go to. The crab rangoon are some of the best that I’ve ever had. I tried the Yum Woon Sen last night, it was sooooo good and spicy. I love this place and keep coming back!

Diner Review №125

Order delivery. It was great 👍

Diner Review №126

The pad thai was full of flavor, and the rice was good as well. The coffee and the iced teas were delicious 😋

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Diner Review №128

This is the best Thai place around! Probably some of the best Thai I’ve had too! I have ordered online and dined in and both times the service was great! I just had the Thai iced tea too and I’m in love with it, I want to drink it 24/7. Such a great restaurant I love it!

Diner Review №129

Very good food Recommended 👌

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친절한 직원, 깔끔한 실내. 가게 크기는 작지만 맛은 만족할만큼 훌륭하다. 현지 맛에 가깝다고 느껴질정도. 아주 맵게 요청하면 맛있게 매운맛을 느낄수 있다. 향이나 맛이 강하므로 향신료에 약한 분들음 주의 요망.

Diner Review №131

Surprisingly good Thai food! I will be back. :)

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If you live in the area or even somewhat close, try this place for heavens sake.

Diner Review №134

Nice

Diner Review №135

Really good inexpensive food and dessert!! It’s such a cozy atmosphere - they have candles and christmas decorations set up and nice music, and the staff is super nice!

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I love thai and was trying to locate a place that had good reviews. The food was flavorful. Just the right amount of season. I didn't need to add anything! On my first visit I started off with the cilantro platter & was given 2 different sauces. The sauces were delicious but not really needed. I tried the mixed vegetable dish, spicy basil with egg, and my favorite, drunken noodle. Was not disappointed with any of these. However, I have to say the portions were somewhat small. But if you're looking for good taste; this is the place.

Diner Review №138

Thai Authentic place that you can eat, it’s here. love all dishes here. Who is thai and love the taste of saab thai food, it’s here. ร้านนี้แนะนำสำหรับคนไทยที่ชอบกินรสนัวๆ แซ่บๆ แบบเข้มข้นถึงรสชาติเลยนะค่ะ อร่อยจิงๆ ไปลองมาหลายร้าน ร้านนี้แซ่บและอร่อยสุด.

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Excellent food

Diner Review №143

Very Yummy 😋

Diner Review №144

Omg, we have been looking for a new Thai restaurant since moving away from Star of Siam in river north and after Thai Room in north center closed. This place is DELICIOUS, even after being delivered 3 mi away. We had the chive dumplings, basil beef rice w egg and cilantro chicken special. Everything was so fresh and seasoned to perfect, not at all greasy like a lot of Thai places can be. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №145

Good food. I've not had a bad meal there. No complaints. Seems like they do a lot of carry out business, but in can dine in. Fair priced menu. Certainly a winner.

Diner Review №146

The cashew noodle entree is delicious!!! So are the appetizers. We had crab rangoons and fresh spring rolls. Can’t recommend enough!

Diner Review №147

Very cute, great food, friendly staff and great service!

Diner Review №148

Delicious food and wonderful service!

Diner Review №149

Greasy spoon Thai and very good for what it is. Orange chicken is fire. Cashew chicken is too. Love the pot stickers and all of the apps.

Diner Review №150

my partner and i live very close to this place and it was SO TASTY, it was a little warm in there but the server was so kind and tried to accommodate us (it’s also just a really hot day) i ordered a thai tea and it was exactly what i wanted. we also ordered the yum woon sen salad and the fresh rolls. the flavors are everything i’ve been looking for since newly moving here! we’re excited to come back in the evening or on a day when it’s cooler out. yay! our new neighborhood thai spot <3

Diner Review №151

This is a great little Thai spot! I highly recommend giving it a shot: friendly service and delicious food. I would recommend the spicy eggplant and mushroom dish which is a wonderful vegetarian option. Pad see ew and pepper steak were also great. I will definitely come again!

Diner Review №152

Their satay is my favorite in the city!

Diner Review №153

Crying tiger is great! Very tender meat!

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Incredible Thai Food!

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The moo ping with sticky rice + an order of spring rolls is my new favorite meal

Diner Review №159

Authentic Thai foods
Nice services
Drinks are delicious
Definitely be back
Love this place

Diner Review №160

I love this place so much!
The food is always so fresh and delicious, the portions are good, and it’s always delivered on time!

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Phenomenal pad see ew! Me lady enjoyed the pad Thai as well. Very nice staff- great place for a casual dine in experience or a little carry out action. Authentic flavors and for a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Diner Review №163

Just poor in every respect. 35 minutes late. Woman on phone couldn't even converse in English. Food was almost inedible. Pork belly was like wood chips. Never again.

Diner Review №164

My wife and I were craving some Thai Food and we saw this place was fairly new and close to where we were so we decided to give it a shot. The server was extremely sweet and welcoming the moment we walked into the door. Which is always a plus for me. Hospitality is important.

We placed our orders and waited… and waited… and waited… luckily we were in some great topics of discussion but the wait was taking too long. The sweet server returned and after I asked her if everything was okay she said they made a mistake on my wife’s order. THAT’S TOTALLY OKAY! Just let us know ves having us wait forever.

Anyway, the food was great! The service was sweet, would def return.

Diner Review №165

Little but mighty. Great food, freshly prepared. Great variety and great service. Small dining room but felt very inviting.

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Delicious! Try the tamarind chicken wings. The service was really great too. Cute patio in the back.

Diner Review №168

Authentic Thai food! Must try place!!! If you love spicy food, you have to try their papaya salad. My favorite is Kana with crispy pork belly 👍🏻

Diner Review №169

Went there for lunch this afternoon (Monday in August) with my kids. Mixed experience, not the worst Thai food I've ever had, but far from the best. Some thoughts:
Pros: The interior was clean and inviting, and the staff was quite friendly, all in all a pleasant place to pass the time. The lunch specials (at about $10) are pretty reasonably priced and decent portions. I ordered the drunken noodles, a personal favorite, and was impressed with the taste and heat level. If I had just ordered the drunken noodles, I would have definitely given the place 5 stars. Also the veggie spring rolls were solid.
Cons: My sons ordered the pad Thai and curried fried rice lunch specials. The curried fried rice was okay, but nothing special; I was hoping for more vegetables or complex flavors, but it mostly seemed to be rice and onions fried in commercial chili powder. The pad Thai was weird and the flavor wasn't at all what I am used to. It was weirdly goopy and sweet and not spicy, and-- well, honestly I don't know what spices you're supposed to put into pad Thai to make it taste like pad Thai (that's why I go out to Thai restaurants instead of cooking at home)-- but whatever spices those are, they seemed to be missing from this pad Thai. We ate about half of it, and neither of my kids wanted to package up the leftovers to bring home (which if you know my kids is a serious thumbs down).

So, in sum: avoid the pad Thai, get the drunken noodles. If I was in Chicago looking for Thai food, I would probably keep searching for that perfect spot, because this was all in all just "pretty good."

Diner Review №170

Food was delicious and the staff was very nice! Great shrimp pad thai, panang curry had a ton of flavor, delicious veggie egg rolls. Will definitely be coming back.

Diner Review №171

Excellent Thai food! My favorite was Pad Thai and their appetizer” Moo Ping” Can’t wait to have it again. Highly recommended!💕

Diner Review №172

Friendly staff!
The tofu was different, but otherwise the food tasted great!

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Diner Review №175

BYOB-Great food. Friendly service.

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The best Thai food in Chicago. It taste authentic. The staff is friendly and the prices are not too high

Diner Review №178

The food was fantastic and the appetizer combo is so great, all of the options were delicious! The Pad Cashew Noodles was 10/10

Diner Review №179

My favorite neighborhood thai place. Always have to have the moo ping for an appetizer. That marinated pork skewer is tender and grilled perfectly. Their papaya salads are fresh with a spicy kick that is flavorful without being painful. Great lunch special too.

Diner Review №180

I tried the Drunken Noodles, Pad Garlic, and shrimp in the blanket. Everything was delicious and food temperature was hot when we brought it home. We decided to call in the order and choose carry-out. Street parking was really easy.

Diner Review №181

I have yet to eat any Pad Thai I like more than here. Any time I eat Pad Thai elsewhere, it doesn't compare. Good food and wonderful service.

Diner Review №182

New ownership excellent food - so fresh, very fast and perfect amount of spicy!!!

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The food was great, and excellent service - BYOB too when covid is over!

Diner Review №184

Cilantro has been my go to Thai spot for years. So grateful to have it right across the street!

Diner Review №185

Awesome pork fried rice. Wish tiny bathroom was remodeled and cleaner.

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  • 189 reviews
  • 4.5 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 773-654-3924
  • Website: https://cilantrothai1509.com/
  • Location: 1509 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, United States
  • Map: 41.9979302, -87.66833439999999
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • On-site services: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Offerings
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
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  • NFC mobile payments: Available
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Children
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Parking
  • Paid street parking: Available