Thai in Chicago
 

Anyone know of a good Thai restaurant within walking distance of the Westin Chicago River North? We've been to Arun's which has a prix fix menu. Something similar would be great.<BR><BR>Joe G.

A few months back I tried a place called Vong's Thia kitchen on Hubbard.<BR><BR>I guess you could call it Thai and fusion Thia. I had the most amazing Salmon dish when I was there. Cool little upscale rest. and bar.<BR><BR>

Erawan. It was opened recently (within the past year) and the chef trained at Aruns. It's in the 700 block of N. Clark (729). You can get the review off of metromix.com.<BR><BR>HTH,<BR>Racy

Richard &amp; Racy,<BR><BR>Hey thanks for the quick response. Both places seem to fit the bill. Did enjoy the metromix reviews. Thanks again.<BR><BR>Joe G.

Found this, and besides I'm bored tonight!<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Vong <BR>6 W Hubbard Street, at N State Street, Near North/ Magnificent Mile (312 644 8664). CTA Grand. <BR>Open 5.30-10pm Mon-Thur; 5-11pm Fri, Sat; 5-10pm Sun. <BR>Main courses $18-$33. <BR>Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V. <BR><BR>Want to sample the famous Thai-inspired French cuisine of Jean-Georges Vongerichten? And do it inexpensively? Check out Vong's 'Bamboo Express', a three-course lunch designed to be enjoyed within 30 minutes. Vongerichten uses more than 150 herbs and spices to create his 'explosively flavourful food'. <BR>

Joe:<BR><BR>There's also Le Coloniale on Rush -- not as great in the winter when the open-air dining isn't, but it;s fabulous French-inspired (haute) Vietnamese.<BR><BR>For cheap/good Thai, Singa is right across Clark Street from the Westin.<BR><BR>Racy, Queen procrastinator

Calling for reservations - Erawan or Vong's? Erawan or Vong's?<BR><BR>Joe g.

I would say Erawan -- Vong's had to re-concept as Vong's Thai Kitchen, and the buzz isn't as good. Also, it's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, and some of those don't take reservations.<BR><BR>HTH,<BR>Racy