2.5/5 stars. The raw shrimp appetizer was good and so was the papaya salad with crispy pork although this was the first place where we got more meat than papaya (not necessarily a good thing). The tiger cry was overcooked even though we specifically asked for med rare. The sauce also tasted more like bbq sauce. The yentafo was just awful. Couldn't taste the bean curd sauce at all, the soup was bland, seafood was fishy, and rice noodles were all broken.

The creamy chicken soup was full of many types of flavor. I enjoyed shrimp appetizer. Also , the chicken curry hit the spot and helped warm up a cold night. Nice friendly staff.

As a Thai, I think this place is underrated. I kind of understand that their food can be too strange of you never try local Thai dishes besides pad thai before.

I brought korean and dutch friends there. We ordered papaya salad with crispy pork, tom yam hotpot seafood, grilled squid, and blue crab spicy salad. The korean was very happy because our cuisines are similar. The dutch was confused even he was in thailand before because he was only at tourist spots and ordered only padthai. So no wonders why the score is lower than it supposed to be.

I love every dishes we ordered. The blue crab spicy salad is difficult to find in Europe ( I moved to the Netherlands), so I was so happy when I saw it in the menu and they nailed it 5/5. Papaya salad was delicious; my dutch friend loved it 5/5. Tom yam seafood is more like poh tak(โป๊ะแตก) that put holy basil in it, good for cold days 5/5. The squid is a bit chewy tho, perhaps we should have eat it right away when served 4/5. Btw, it can be very spicy that you need to specify the level of your spicy tolerant. I asked two chillies for papaya salad and normal level for tom yam and blue crab salad. It turned out spiciness of papaya salad was right for me and the rest were a bit too spicy (I’m weak in this as a Thai, lol).

The ambience was also awesome. It reminded me of Thai street food that its charm is from little details in decorations and lights. It was not as perfect as 5-stars hotel but it gave a homy atmosphere in which I love it very much 5/5.

Service is very friendly and helpful. The staff kept checking on us. They gave us only forks as well even though they knew I’m thai. So, don’t get offended if they give you only fork. If you want chopsticks or spoon, you can ask them.

I would recommend this place if you love authentic thai food, especially thai or asian people who miss their home. We commuted from the city center, it was like 15 min driving, and it was so worth it.

Thank you very much for your food and service! ❤️

Food was amazing but the portion size for the price was way too much. My papaya salad was 20% papaya and 80% tomato. Sticky was also very expensive for about 4 oz.
Thai Tea was very good, tastes very authentic.
Overall if you’re looking to try good thai food this place very good. If you’re just looking for a place to eat casually thats good and worth the price to portion size, I would recommend another place.

Paula’s has consistently been my favorite Thai place in Chicago for a long time, as I could easily recount over 15 visits. What sets it apart is its knack for offering more unique, authentic Thai dishes that you don't find everywhere. One of my go-to dishes every time is their spicy basil preserved eggs - a flavor that I have rarely encountered elsewhere. On our most recent visit, we tried out eggplant & mussels curry, Larb salad, and their spicy squid soup (a personal favorite). As always, every dish hits the right spot.

Though, it’s worth noting that the service can be a bit hit or miss, depending on the day. Sometimes they're on top of things, and other times they're a bit aloof. Also, the menu prices have taken a hike over the years (with many menu items being close to $20 currently), which is a bit of a bummer. But for the outstanding Thai food options and flavors, I'll still swing by now and then.

Could be the weirdest dining experience I had. We decided to stop by for a quick dinner because it was nearby and had decent reviews but quickly came to realize thats not the case. Starting with the walk of shame through the kitchen to use the bathroom which is extremely unsanitary. Next the part that upset me was getting the "white treatment". I ordered a pad thai and specifically told them to make it spicy. They gave my asian girlfriend a decent meal and chopsticks while i received the most bland pad thai i ever had with no spice (not just heat) whatsoever served with a FORK. When they realized im unhappy with the food, they gave me some red pepper flakes in a very questionable plastic container. Outside of that the occasional weed smoke coming from the kitchen for sure gave it a weird vibe. On the plus side the portions was pretty big and i didnt hate it. Two stars. Wont return

I came here with a group of my friends on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant wasn’t too busy. The staff offered us to sit outside on the patio but we hesitated because it was a little bit cold. But I’m so glad we did! The patio was heated and there were also some “bonfire pits”, which gave off such home-y & cozy vibes.

We ordered papaya salad, tiger cry, and grilled jumbo squid as appetizers; drunken noodle, green curry with beef, and tom yum soup for entrees; sticky rice with mango for dessert & Thai iced tea for drinks. Although we ordered a lot, it was a rather affordable meal. We really liked the tiger cry dish - the meat was cooked just right, it was tender & not dry. I also liked the tom yum soup, it was tangy/sour but not as spicy as I wanted them to be.

We stayed & chatted for a long time well after we had paid for the meal because of how relaxing the atmosphere was. The service was really good and the staff kept coming out to check on us even when we were the only table sitting outside. My friends and I are planning to return & feast on the food here again!

Absolute waste of money. This was literally the worst Thai green curry I had in my life. It was burnt and had a weird smell. I highly recommend not ordering from Paula’s Thai place. Avoid at all costs.

Please don’t order from here.

Food was amazing but the portion size for the price was way too much. My papaya salad was 20% papaya and 80% tomato. Sticky was also very expensive for about 4 oz.
Thai Tea was very good, tastes very authentic.
Overall if you’re looking to try good thai food this place very good. If you’re just looking for a place to eat casually thats good and worth the price to portion size, I would recommend another place.

The creamy chicken soup was full of many types of flavor. I enjoyed shrimp appetizer. Also , the chicken curry hit the spot and helped warm up a cold night. Nice friendly staff.

i love the $10 lunch special and the outdoor patio!

I ordered delivery, they forgot my coke in the order - I let them know and I was refunded. I ordered the same exact order a week later and, there was a 2nd cola in the bag at no charge! Along with a smiley face on my receipt next to the "1 Coke" circled in sharpie.

I never even complained about the missing coke, I was content with the refund (mistakes happen, and it;s not like my food was missing). This made my day.

Also the food is good!

2.5/5 stars. The raw shrimp appetizer was good and so was the papaya salad with crispy pork although this was the first place where we got more meat than papaya (not necessarily a good thing). The tiger cry was overcooked even though we specifically asked for med rare. The sauce also tasted more like bbq sauce. The yentafo was just awful. Couldn't taste the bean curd sauce at all, the soup was bland, seafood was fishy, and rice noodles were all broken.

Far too expensive for what it is. $90 for satay, Larb, and pork belly

Absolute waste of money. This was literally the worst Thai green curry I had in my life. It was burnt and had a weird smell. I highly recommend not ordering from Paula’s Thai place. Avoid at all costs.

Please don’t order from here.

The mango sticky rice slapsss! It’s the perfect variation of salty and sweet! We come here for that and the drinks! Service is amazing and she’s so sweet!

We placed an order using MenuStar and 45 mins later when the food didn’t arrive and so I called them. I was passed from person to person and was asked my info multiple times and finally someone told me they ‘see my order now but didn’t before because your order went to spam.’ It took another half hour for the food to arrive and it’s so unacceptable that this happened, if I hadn’t called they would have left me hanging. I highly recommend you call them after ordering to make sure your order goes through.

As a Thai, I think this place is underrated. I kind of understand that their food can be too strange of you never try local Thai dishes besides pad thai before.

I brought korean and dutch friends there. We ordered papaya salad with crispy pork, tom yam hotpot seafood, grilled squid, and blue crab spicy salad. The korean was very happy because our cuisines are similar. The dutch was confused even he was in thailand before because he was only at tourist spots and ordered only padthai. So no wonders why the score is lower than it supposed to be.

I love every dishes we ordered. The blue crab spicy salad is difficult to find in Europe ( I moved to the Netherlands), so I was so happy when I saw it in the menu and they nailed it 5/5. Papaya salad was delicious; my dutch friend loved it 5/5. Tom yam seafood is more like poh tak(โป๊ะแตก) that put holy basil in it, good for cold days 5/5. The squid is a bit chewy tho, perhaps we should have eat it right away when served 4/5. Btw, it can be very spicy that you need to specify the level of your spicy tolerant. I asked two chillies for papaya salad and normal level for tom yam and blue crab salad. It turned out spiciness of papaya salad was right for me and the rest were a bit too spicy (I’m weak in this as a Thai, lol).

The ambience was also awesome. It reminded me of Thai street food that its charm is from little details in decorations and lights. It was not as perfect as 5-stars hotel but it gave a homy atmosphere in which I love it very much 5/5.

Service is very friendly and helpful. The staff kept checking on us. They gave us only forks as well even though they knew I’m thai. So, don’t get offended if they give you only fork. If you want chopsticks or spoon, you can ask them.

I would recommend this place if you love authentic thai food, especially thai or asian people who miss their home. We commuted from the city center, it was like 15 min driving, and it was so worth it.

Thank you very much for your food and service! ❤️

I came here for lunch, and I felt like I was transported into a family home. I ordered the spicy basil beef lunch special with crab rangoon. The service was quick, the staff was friendly, and the food was so good. It truly tasted like a homemade dish, and even their plates remind me a lot of my own family plates. I am coming back here and highly recommend it to all. The entire vibe of the restaurant felt so familial. It was very lovely. They also have outdoor patio seating!

11/10 bring everyone !

Best mango sticky rice

Slightly smaller portions but it’s very tasty, and great service

Very filling, good price. Iced coffee was good

Excellent food and service!!!

Could be the weirdest dining experience I had. We decided to stop by for a quick dinner because it was nearby and had decent reviews but quickly came to realize thats not the case. Starting with the walk of shame through the kitchen to use the bathroom which is extremely unsanitary. Next the part that upset me was getting the "white treatment". I ordered a pad thai and specifically told them to make it spicy. They gave my asian girlfriend a decent meal and chopsticks while i received the most bland pad thai i ever had with no spice (not just heat) whatsoever served with a FORK. When they realized im unhappy with the food, they gave me some red pepper flakes in a very questionable plastic container. Outside of that the occasional weed smoke coming from the kitchen for sure gave it a weird vibe. On the plus side the portions was pretty big and i didnt hate it. Two stars. Wont return

Ordered Chicken pad Thai online for delivery. Received sticky, broken noodles. Could not eat more than 10% of it. The portion I did eat did not taste fresh.

Love this hole in the wall Thai restaurant the food and service are amazing!!!!

Ordered the "sad thai," pad thai online. Very expensive. $20 with chicken- decent portion but terribly bland. I ordered it "hot," and the spice level is decent, but that is all I taste. Just bland rice noodles with bean sprouts, chicken, green onion, peanut, egg, and chili. It's like the tamarind sauce was forgotten. Super dry.

The taste was good, but the portion kinda ruined the whole mood. Bit disappointed by the portion as compared to what I paid.
The patio was good. You mat give it a try, but I won’t..again!!

Best Thai in Cook County

The crab rangoo & potstickers are VERY fresh! The quality and taste are amazing. Highly recommend any of the specials, and the Soups are incredible. Portion on the soup is large enough for 2 people.

I had a great meal here! Portions are solid and everything tasted great.

Weird experience with the bathroom (need to go through the kitchen) but otherwise pretty decent food and atmosphere. Service is a bit slow and had to request water refill

This is one of my favorite spots for lunch or dinner when I’m in the neighborhood. Delicious food and always great service. If it’s nice weather, their patio can’t be beat. You owe it to yourself to grab a bite to eat here soon!

I’ve been coming here for 6 years, and it PAINS me to say this…but Paula’s isn’t very good anymore. This was one of my favorite restaurants, but I say give it a pass.

Paula’s used to be an unknown hole in the wall with affordable food that was amazing. Genuinely as good as, or even better than, food I’ve had in Thailand.

I’ve brought multiple people here because it was a great spot, and have a lot of great memories here. For ~$80 you could stuff 4 people. For years, I would even get my birthday dinner here because I loved it so much.

The prices have been continually increasing over the years, and we’re at a place it’s entirely overpriced. I understand the restaurant looks nicer now, but Paula’s has completely lost the plot. ($20 for basic papaya salad?? $13 for a BOWL of tom kha…with NO meat??)

The quality has gone down the drain, too. I could justify paying more, but there’s no consistency on flavor or spice. And, on our most recent order (6 items - all of which we’ve ordered multiple times before), 5 out of 6 things were just mid. It was honestly a sad meal.

Paula’s used to be a gem, but I don’t recommend them anymore at all. Between the prices vs flavor/consistency, I have to give them 2/5. 😭

Love this new Thai food find!!! Homy, cute and Delicious!! Saved in my favorites 😋

We’ve been coming here for years as this was our favorite Thai spot and have told countless people about this place who also loved it. Nice patio, pleasant service, overall used to be a great spot. Last few times we could tell things really started to go down the drain. Smaller portions, far higher prices, less meat in the dishes that have meat in them, and very inconsistent flavors. We get the same set of dishes and ask for the same spice level each time, and sometimes they’re great, sometimes they’re not. Sometimes they’re way overly spicy, sometimes they’re not spicy at all. I don’t know if it’s new owners or something but at these jacked up prices we’re not sure if these decreased portion sizes and complete lack of consistency make this a place worth visiting any longer.

Sadly, I was very disappointed in my dinner from here. Three dishes to bring home and split for two was ~$60! I was a little misled by the prices. It seems like the protein is all extra? It was an additional $1 for tofu for each dish. Usually it's only a few bucks more if you get something special like shrimp. The pad Thai was extremely simple with very little green onion and not much else. It also had what many mistakenly refer to as the "breath of the wok" which in most cases is actually a burner on too high where not all the gas burns and the food tastes like the natural gas leftover. The dishes were all very small as well. I eat Thai quite often. I expected a lot more for what I spent. Lots of places have needed to up their prices, which is understandable, but the food itself still needs to be up to par. I wish the best for the owner and all the workers here! Hope they can offer something better eventually, but I won't be giving it another shot for a minimum $16+tax meal.

This is a beautiful Lil cozy spot with amazing, fresh Thai food.....definitely recommend

10 point !!!

If could give more than 10 for the service I’ll do it. The staff was so nice and helpful, I’ll come back. The food was delicious with a bus variety of option to choose from, you won’t regret going to Paula’s kitchen.

Each time I am in Lincoln Common, Paula is within my consideration. If you enjoy family style Thai food, Paula should have its name in your list. I personally feel the best season to enjoy Paula is summer - the sweet, sour and spice will for sure add the must-have flavor to your summer time in Chicago. My top pick is House Salad (with fried pork belly), Tom Yum soup (the appearance has room to improve)

Do yoself a flizzy flava & grab the Thai Noodle Soup.. add whatever meat ya want bc it's all fire as hell.. I like mine with chicky, extra veggies & at home I'll jazz it up with my own seasonings! It really doesn't need it tho! The veggies are soaked so well in the broth they melt like buddddah!

Absolutely amazing for all categories. Food came out perfectly and delicious. Very excited to come back and try the rest of the menu.

Paula’s has consistently been my favorite Thai place in Chicago for a long time, as I could easily recount over 15 visits. What sets it apart is its knack for offering more unique, authentic Thai dishes that you don't find everywhere. One of my go-to dishes every time is their spicy basil preserved eggs - a flavor that I have rarely encountered elsewhere. On our most recent visit, we tried out eggplant & mussels curry, Larb salad, and their spicy squid soup (a personal favorite). As always, every dish hits the right spot.

Though, it’s worth noting that the service can be a bit hit or miss, depending on the day. Sometimes they're on top of things, and other times they're a bit aloof. Also, the menu prices have taken a hike over the years (with many menu items being close to $20 currently), which is a bit of a bummer. But for the outstanding Thai food options and flavors, I'll still swing by now and then.

My partner and I have been here now twice. The first time was really good, I fell in love. But that was a year ago now, this time around, only a few days ago, I suffered from food poisoning when I was there. The food tasted a little off compared to how to was the first time we had it. I assumed maybe it’s just a simple quality change/maybe a bad day. But I felt a little nauseous after the first two bites of the appetizers, I switched to maybe the other food on the menu as they were really good that first time. Right off the bat, it wasn’t happening, my partner asked for the check and we left. I hadn’t eaten anything else that day, it took a couple hours, but I started to shake and shiver vigorously. I ended up having the worst stomach ache and have been still recovering. I’m always for supporting small businesses and was excited, but I’m left with feeling achy and full of nausea. I won’t be returning, but I hope it does get better for them in the future.

This is definitely a "hole in the wall" kind of place. Waitress was very unfriendly. But the food was very decent.

great place for a casual/quick lunch or take out! amazing food and friendly staff!!

Lovely outdoor patio, quick and efficient service. The food was fresh and delicious and the servings were huge.

Excellent, fresh food and wonderful prompt service. Also, the young lady chased me down Halsted to give me the to go food I ordered and left behind. Embarrassing for me, but very thoughtful of the staff. Wonderful experience overall, and definitely above and beyond with the service. Will definitely be back.

Amazing and tasty Thai food in Chicago!!
The Tiger Cry is a must have!!, I also loved the Nutty Lamb
“Don’t judge a book by its cover”
Recommended!

Excellent food, chill homey atmosphere, perfect service

Crab fried rice needed more crab

Food is good place is a little rundown. Will go back.

The atmosphere is amazing, the food is meh and the service could definitely be better

Really liked food at this place. Real Thai food I say:)))
update.. 2023 May, they have outside seating. We ordered a lot and papaya salad was my favorite.

Service was great and the food was yummy.

So so. Mediocre food. Not anything special but not terrible

Good food

Délicieux repas du midi avec des ingrédients frais et fait sur commande. Service impeccable. Du goût !
Merci.

Great service! Cute little backyard and simple local eats. Their appetizers are great but the entree can be salty.

Homely Thai food

We were in the neighborhood and were hungry. We love Thai food, and this place had 4.4 review. I ordered the catfish green curry. The catfish was extremely bland. The catfish is battered and deep fried. However, what I was served definitely wasn't freshly deep fried, and my rice was dry. My husband ordered crunchy pad thai hot, but it wasn't even spicy.
All in all, we spent about $60 and will not go back again.

Great food, super nice staff, what else could you want? :)

Had the Panang Curry. Was great!

Very tasty Thai food. We had the tiger cry, duck curry, papaya salad and thai tea. All very delicious and authentic. Medium spicy is quite spicy and I eat spicy food all the time.

This may look like a small place, but they have a nice, covered patio that has plentiful heaters; this addition tripled their seating.

I went with a group; our server was friendly & gladly accommodated splitting our bill. My only complaint is that she was very quiet when speaking, so had to repeat herself quite often. I'm sure it was just as frustrating for her as us.

The food was fine. My husband & I started with the chicken curry puffs, which reminded us both of an empanada in shape, but had lots of Thai flavor. It came with a delicious cucumber sauce made from sweet chili & minced peanut. I had the spicy eggplant & mushroom w/ chicken added. It was fine. My husband had the lemongrass catfish. The fish was fine, but the chopped pieces of lemongrass included smaller pieces that were very woody. They weren't evident in each bite, so were annoying each time he had to spit them out.

Our friends each had a different soup and they enjoyed their dishes. Nothing too noteworthy.

Excellent food, good service, and a great byob spot.

Went here by myself to try it out and loved it.
Friendly staff! Quick service and even more delicious food! Fresh as can be for a regular night out

I came here with a group of my friends on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant wasn’t too busy. The staff offered us to sit outside on the patio but we hesitated because it was a little bit cold. But I’m so glad we did! The patio was heated and there were also some “bonfire pits”, which gave off such home-y & cozy vibes.

We ordered papaya salad, tiger cry, and grilled jumbo squid as appetizers; drunken noodle, green curry with beef, and tom yum soup for entrees; sticky rice with mango for dessert & Thai iced tea for drinks. Although we ordered a lot, it was a rather affordable meal. We really liked the tiger cry dish - the meat was cooked just right, it was tender & not dry. I also liked the tom yum soup, it was tangy/sour but not as spicy as I wanted them to be.

We stayed & chatted for a long time well after we had paid for the meal because of how relaxing the atmosphere was. The service was really good and the staff kept coming out to check on us even when we were the only table sitting outside. My friends and I are planning to return & feast on the food here again!

the food tastes fine but I expected a bigger portion for the price. also, the service wasn't attentive at all, I had to wave down our server a few times.

Food was good but the wait was long to receive my food. I had pork shoulder fried rice and it was delicious.

Food was great. Prices were also within expectations and the outside patio was very quaint and cute.

The only problem we ran into was timing. It took a fair bit for food to come out and none of it came out at the same time. Likely just a staffing issue so I'd visit again.

Oh my gosh, my dudes. This place was great! Fantastic Penang curry and cream cheese wontons, good veggie spring rolls, and really friendly and professional service. It’s those little things (“would you like a glass of water while you wait?”) that make a big difference.

This place is delicious! Authentic Thai dishes with amazing flavor. The Panang curry was incredible (this fried noodles!!!) and the Kai tod appetizer is a must! Finished with perfectly ripe mango and sticky rice. Service was wonderful, they gave us a bucket of ice for our byob drinks, and the air conditioning inside gave us a much needed reprieve from the heat. Will definitely be back!

Nice, casual outdoor seating. Really yummy food and fun drink options, even for kids!

Went for a quick lunch and EVERYTHING WA GREAT! Good service and good food!

A little expensive for the portion size but this was the best overall basil fried rice (or any kind of fried rice) and one of the best tasting pad see ewes my wife and I have ever had.

Delicious food and great customer service 👌

We just had a take out - it’s my new fave Thai restaurant in Chicago. All dishes were delicious, lots of fresh vegetables and perfect balance of sauces. Yum!!

Friendly staff, food is fresh & delicious!

The food here is solid. However the portions are small and the delivery is a sheer disaster. Last time I ordered from here, it was almost 2 hours late and I ended up canceling. This past time, the food took around 1.5 hours to come. The restaurant clearly is mismanaged AND lies to customers about how long the food will really take to be delivered. Do better, Paula's Thai Kitchen!

Authentic and delicious Thai foods. Had their drunken noodles and only wish I had more!

Paula's is something special. I went a few times before i decided to leave a review, but today i just had to. Fresh ingredients. Perfect flavor. Even the timing of when they bring each thing you order out to you is just so on point. The Wonton soup just went all the way to my soul today - and the Pad See Ew was incredible. I don't have the deepest experience when it comes to Thai, but i plan on getting much deeper into this menu. I absolutely love it's quaint space and the staff is extremely polite and attentive. Highly recommend!!!

Nice patio, the owner was so nice to us! Love their Tom yum soup! The best thai food in town.

Actually amazing. Got the pot stickers and it came with like 7-8 I think (I was too hungry to count). They came with some sauce in a little plastic ramekin and idk what it is but it’s so delicious. Paula’s is quality Thai food for not that much money considering their location.

The best Thai place in the city.

Pad Thai & Panang Curry were so good!

I just ordered carry out from Paula’s and while the food was alright, I’m blown away that I was charged $34 for mixed vegetables and fried rice. What? No meat, just greasy fried rice and some ok veggies. Will think twice before ordering again!

Dined in and loved everything we had- Some of the best Thai food I’ve had outside of Thailand! Be careful with spice level. I got everything mild and it still had a kick.

♦ Expensive than others Thai Restaurant in town .... But food quality are not high as the cost ... 💠 ... Once is enough ... 💠

Enjoyed several dishes I had there.
Pad thai great as always and a new dish whose name I can't remember but I enjoyed very much. 😁

Thank you. Papaya salad was flavorful and I loved pineapple rice on my way back to Houston.

Fresh, Delicious!!!

Food was amazing trying it for the first time! This little "hole in the wall" serves great FRESH food and excellent service! I will be coming back!

Love the red curry. There was thickness to it that is missing from other places. I removed a star because it wasn’t as spicy as I would like and I’m not sure the prices were worth the amount of food and drink I got.

This place is so good I haven't even finished eating and I had to review it!

I grabbed Paula’s the other night for take out and had it delivered and I was honestly really impressed. I’ve been craving Thai food in chicago, but honestly have found anything the great. However, this is the best Thai food I’ve had so far. I got two different things:

Pad See Ew: (4/5) warning, if you don’t like things with a little kick, you won’t like this. However, I do, and I actually enjoyed it a bit. I got it with beef, which I would honestly skip that and just get it with veggies. However, it really wasn’t that salty and the noodles weren’t soggy at all.

Grilled Pork Thai Salad: now this was the best part of my meal. I will state that I’m a huge fan of pork and the didn’t disappoint at all. The only thing I would honestly change is eating there just due to the actual salad being a bit wilted by the time it reached me. But even so, the pork was perfectly marinated and cooked and the sauce it came in was fantastic! Definitely recommend getting this (even if it is a bit pricey)

Overall, I was really impressed with Paula’s and it will now be my go to Thai restaurant when I’m craving some good food!

Great food but they didn't have their full menu

Crab fried rice was filled with bits of broken shells. Inedible.

Great restaurant, we will come back soon. Aloy.

Ruined my day having our dinner here
Service is so messed up and coming to there food quality is worst of all
Automatically adds gratuity with high charges with the poor service they do

Quaint atmosphere, Pad Thai was delicious and service was friendly and quick! Reasonably priced as well.

Great food, reasonable prices, and friendly staff. The patio is large, spaced out, and beautiful. Not the best Thai in the city, but they're up there. Overall Paula's is a great neighborhood spot for a BYOB dinner.

Ordered through GrubHub and after 2 hours of waiting (1-hour past the eta for delivery) food never arrived and restaurant never answered their phone. Had to jump through a bunch of hoops with GrubHub to get refunded. For the price that they charge, the service should be phenomenal. I’d pick Panda Express next time- it would be more reliable.

*Disclaimer: I am Thai, and I will no longer bring my business to the restaurant

I have been a frequent customer (at least 2 times a week) at Paula's Thai Kitchen for approximately 1 year. I have recommended and spoken highly about the place to all my friends. Many of them are also now frequent customers. Recently, the quality of service at Paula's has been dropping significantly, especially around the weekend. I have had to spend over 2.5 to 3 hours every time I visit due to "a large number of customers". However, during my latest visits, I witnessed other customers come in and out while I had to ask the waitresses for every single service (water, check, food, etc.). Additionally, the attitude of the waitresses over the weekend could not be worse.

On top of that, during my last visit, the waitresses sneaked a 40% tip onto ~$100 bill without informing us. Having not experienced this level of unethical behaviors before, we were caught off guard. My friend, who wanted to give the waitresses the benefit of the doubt because they were busy, ended up tipping an additional 20% on top of the bill. During the payment process, they pretended to "apologize" about the level of care we received, to distract us from the additional tip sneaked in.

Please see the review by "Gabriella Rocha" for the picture of the bill.

The crab fried rice smelled "fishy" and had little flavor, rice was mushy...the chicken wings were over-cooked and tasteless...

Hands down, this is the most authentic Thai restaurant I've had the pleasure of eating at this side of the Mississippi. They specialize in dishes from northern Thailand and I'm so happy to discover how seriously dedicated they are to keeping their flavors AUTHENTIC. It seriously made my wife tear up and miss home after she tried the food earlier tonight. If you've eaten in Thailand and want real Thai food again, don't bother going anywhere else.

Great food and friendly staff. Cute outside dining area.

Wish the noodles had more sauce, a little on the dry side.

amazing place! the staff was very nice and the mango sticky rice is the best one i’ve ever had! the portions were very large and the service was super quick. highly recommend!! happy customer below

Terrific service and food was delicious! Great lunch prices as well.

One of the most delicious Thai food places in Chicago!! Food is super tasty and flavorful and their staff is super friendly and helpful.

We tried their chicken liver dish and their duck with ator fried veggies and both of them were a hit. We also tried their snail appetizer dish and their cheese wontons and they were both very delicious! You also gotta try their mango juice, it has a very unique taste that I loved. 🍹

If I had plenty of thumbs, they all will be up. I love this place. It reminds me of Basi Thai. Food is fresh and OMG DELICIOUS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖.

Lincoln Park has a plethora of excellent Thai food options; as such, I had not had the opportunity to try the food at Paula's. I am glad I did this afternoon. Their menu is extensive and the food expertly prepared and seasoned. The Thai iced coffee and tea were spectacular as was the fresh coconut juice.

อาหารรสชาติโอเคค่ะ ถ้าเป็นคนทานรสจัดต้องสั่งย้ำว่ารสจัดนิดนึงนะคะ บรรยากาศดี บริการเป็นมิตร พนง.น่ารักมากเลยค่า

Friendly staff and good food. Had a takeout because of covid and my order was ready pretty quickly. Definitely recommended!

The price is a little higher than other Thai food restaurants in town but it’s worth it. I can taste that they use quality ingredients here! The drunken noodles is super delicious, looking forward to trying out other dishes.

My new favorite Thai restaurant, only place I order from now. Just discovered and so impressed with great their food. Lot of unique items, fresh ingredients and absolutely delicious! Perfect balance of aroma and spice - best Thai around! Highly recommend!

Very tasty authentic Thai food. And actually spicy! The way its meant to be. Great place, will be back!

Super yummy. I love Som-Tum

The staff is friendly and made me feel at home while waiting. The food was very good and I would go back. The prices seem a little bit high.

considering moving here after trying the panang curry

Good food. Good service

Disappointed in Paula's Thai Kitchen. While the quality of food was some of the best I have had in Chicago, the prices were ASTRONOMICALLY high and completely out of proportion to the quality and portion size. There are other places in the city with comparable quality where you can get at least double the amount of food for the cost. :/

อร่อยแบบไทยแท้..แซ่บส์หลาย พนักงานน่ารัก

Great customer service. The food was beyond amazing.

It was such a cool place! Great food and amazing service. The servers were really attentive and it was a cool vibe

Ordered takeout from Paula's tonight and the food was severely disappointing. The one positive was the food was hot and of good temperature, but the pad Thai tasted terribly bland, overly sweet, and the texture of it seemed like it must have been sitting for far too long as it was completely congealed. The green curry tasted ok, but also wasn't as good as we hoped. In the past, I have enjoyed eating at Paula's in their dining area, but after this experience I do not think I would order out from there anytime soon.

I always get the shrimp Tom Yum soup extra spicy 🔥🥵 so good definitely 5 stars

Authentic thai but not the best with the fancy price

Delicious every time.

Ordered a take out for chicken pad thai, it was so dry and bland. The chicken was probably cooked at least a half day ago, it had bad smell to it. I had to throw away the whole thing after having a bite. The portion size was so little too.

YOU GUYS must try this place! Their green curry chicken was other worldly. WOW, i haven't found one this good in a while. Their to-go service is excellent and they wrap the food so well as to prevent sauce spillage. Love it.

ร้านอร่อยชื่อดังในเมืองชิคาโก้ แนะนำสำหรับที่ชอบอาหารไทยรสจัด ไทยแท้ๆ รสชาติอาหารจัดจาน เมนูที่อยากแนะนำ ส้มตำปูปลาร้า ได้อารมณ์เหมือนกินที่เมืองไทยเลย ถ้าเผ็ดกลางก็ถือว่าเผ็ดมากแล้วสำหรับคนไทย ส่วนคนชอบอาหารทะเลย แนะนำปลาหมึกนึงมะนาว ปลาหมึกไม่คาว บางครั้งไปได้ปลาหมึกไข่มาด้วย^^ คะน้าหมูกรอบก็อร่อย กินกับข้าวร้อนๆ ถูกปากมาก เวลามีเพื่อนมาจากเมืองไทย หรือมาจากต่างรัฐ จะชอบพามาทานที่ร้านนี้

All their dishes are authentic Thai! Tastes very homemade. You have to try their papaya salad!

Good food, but does not complete online orders on time.

Do not order carryout from this place, their packaging is horrible and portion is half the amount you get from other thai restaurants. I got half a pint of soup that includes the chicken, so you get a couple of spoon fulls of broth. And the soup isn't anything special, very mediocre!!!

Authentic Thai food. Very good.

The best Thai papaya salad! 👍🏼 now open for dine in 😍

Look no further if you're looking for a truely authentic Thai restaurant! I'm from Thailand, and this place makes me feel like I'm back home. Food was fresh and of great portions as well!

Good food! Good price!

This tiny little place is really delicious and serves good food at a very decent price. Come here for your familiar Thai favorites. Not the same Thai food you'd get in Thailand but it's delicious and decent value too.

Very authentic resturant with great food and great experience. We always order something else and prob tried the entire menu already :)
Everything is delicious! #SweepstakeEntry

Food is ok, price is definitely higher than other Thai restaurants. Often need extra 10 mins to get the food if ordering take out

Authentic Thai food, the garlic pork was perfect and my wife loved her beef soup dish as well (I can't spell or pronounce it but เกาเหลาเนื้อเปื่อย).

Price is reasonable. We ordered crispy pork (Moo krob) and they are the best! We will come back and try othet food next time for sure