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Thai Smile

Restaurant Thai restaurant South east asian restaurant

Spicy curries, noodles & other traditional Thai fare served in small, comfy quarters. People often mention Thai, good, chicken, great, curry, thai, sauce,


Address

12241 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463, United States

Contact

+1 708-448-9888

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (185 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 4 to 9 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Thai (18) good (12) chicken (9) great (8) curry (6) thai (6) sauce (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Steven A. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing. The most flavorful Thai food I've ever had! For sure coming back for more when I can!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Location R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is super bland and all the sauces are watered down. There's a wet basement smell that doesn't go away until 30 minutes in.. when your food is delivered. It looks like the only reason the place gets business is because of the BYOB. If I could give zero stars then I would but the lady serving was really nice. Ordered the red curry... Looked like a white curry... Vegetables were undercooked and super crunchy. The edamame was definitely microwaved. .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bridget M. 2 years ago on Google
    Unassuming location. Warm decor. Respectful efficient service. Excellent spring rolls and the ginger chicken was perfectly ginger spicy with fresh vegetables bursting with flavor. I'll be back to try the tempura pad thai and a garlic dish. ❤❤
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is great local Thai place run by really sweet people who know how to make an excellent curry! The noodles are top notch too. We get takeout here now almost weekly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salvatore R. 4 years ago on Google
    Top thai in the south suburbs! The shrimp with lobster sauce was perfect! Crazy noodles with squid, Awesome! Huge menu. Definitely a mandatory stop when in the neighborhood.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tony L. 3 years ago on Google
    I've only been here once so far, but I liked it. I'll be back when in the area to check out more of the menu. It's a lot bigger on the inside than it looks. I like the fine in area, very clean. And it says byob, big bouns!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J O Brandy F. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite Thai place! Their food is the best! Love the tofu panang and pad kra pao!!! Bo is the best, nicest, friendliest server ever!!! I highly recommend this place!!!😀😀😀
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 trurival 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome food, great service... Yum Nua is a must, basil beef/chicken or cashew chicken is a can't miss, love the spring rolls and it's BYOB! One cook and one hostess just doing great things there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wendy R. 11 months ago on Google
    Found this little gem tucked along/off Harlem Ave (Palos Heights,Il). It’s BYOB.The food was good quality, fresh, moderately sized portions, & lunch for two was about $50. Here are a couple pics of the inside dining area, crab rangoon, spring rolls. Forgot to take pics before we dived in. Still, I’d recommend this spot for a local Thai lunch. It’s kind of dark inside, and the outside doesn’t have much curb appeal, but for lunch, it was just fine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noora K. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been searching for so long to find a good Thai restaurant. I finally found one I really enjoyed eating there. I ordered a chicken pad Thai, Thai iced tea which was a little to sweet but drinkable just add ice and the most delicious fried banana. I am definitely coming back. I will share this with my family and friends! YUM!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meghan G. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been coming here for around 2 years now since discovering Pad Thai and I can never get enough. Reasonable prices, kind staff who is very hospitable, and the flavors are immaculate. If I ask them to remove something in the dish, they eagerly do it. If I ask any questions, they are happy to answer. Take out and dining in, I will always trust Thai Smile to get it done right!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Camilla J. 8 months ago on Google
    I was a little worried due to recent poor reviews, but we decided to see for ourselves. Ordered a red curry dish and pad thai. Everything was nicely cooked, fresh ingredients. Just wish it would've been spicier. Better restaurants usually ask how spicy you want it. We did ask for some chili sauce to ramp up to the spice level I prefer. Nice Thai decor, free parking. Not bad overall.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 AJ K. 5 months ago on Google
    It was a cute place, very decorated & tidy. I had the chicken pad thai and thai ice tea. Both were very good. The one size is good for two or three people in my opinion. The spring rolls weren’t what I was expecting but I think I need to read descriptions better. It was a little expensive if you’re by yourself but tbh what isn’t these days? I didn’t have to wait long at all, oh and highly recommend getting an extra side of penut sauce its really good.

  • 5/5 Kris S. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food--- Ingredients are always fresh. You can take your time dining. The people are hard working and gracious.

  • 5/5 Glenda “G” M. 5 months ago on Google
    my partner and I have been looking for a very good they spot seeming the one we used to go to closed it's doors. Then we came across Thai Smile. Walking in the atmosphere is chill, Food was very good from the crab Rangoon and the egg rolls down to the main entrees which were chicken pad Thai & catfish garlic. We asked for medium spicy and that's what we got. Every bite was delicious. We recommend you try out Thai Smile for yourself if you are looking for a good place to eat. We left content and full. 🤙🤙

  • 5/5 Bilé T. 7 months ago on Google
    Delicious. Everything was great. We ordered chicken fried rice, Bangkok chicken and red curry. Service was excellent!

  • 1/5 Samantha W. 9 months ago on Google
    The prices were astronomical considering the portion sizes were rather small. Not sharing portions-very much individual meal sizes.

  • 1/5 Vanessa D. 9 months ago on Google
    I ordered the drunken noodles. I had a ton of noodles no meat no gravy lots of broccoli. It was just awful. It didn’t even taste like Thai food. Thai dish had a bad taste to it. The dish was dry as a bone. Eat here at your own risk.

  • 5/5 Richard C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great takeout! Panang and Yum Tokar Curries plus the duck are my go-to entrees. The satay and the Vietnamese Spring Rolls are excellent.

  • 5/5 Gary 1 year ago on Google
    We come here at least every other week. Everything we’ve tried has been great. The owner/server is so nice and friendly. Plus they are BYOB!

  • 5/5 Laura P. 2 years ago on Google
    We love this place! Supporting it during the pandemic. Food is delicious, service great, nice atmosphere. Have been coming here for many years.

  • 4/5 Amanda A. 2 years ago on Google
    Chicken pad Thai is pretty good. Weird that it is pink but good flavor and would definitely order it again. The chicken satay was delicious 🤤 and the peanut sauce, just a smidge bit spicy. Portions aren’t the usual GIGANTIC portions, don’t plan to make multiple meals out of it. Definitely worth the money and a huge bonus is BYOB!

  • 3/5 Daniel S. 3 years ago on Google
    Yellow curry was good. The pad Thai is pink... and not good. ** Photo taken after I mixed in garlic chili sauce. It was dry, like they forgot to put in the sauce... Also, barely any chopped onions and fix-ins (bean sprouts, peanuts, etc). I like my pad Thai on the saucier side so it made it doubly disappointing. I know people are trying to make a living, so I'll givem another shot!

  • 5/5 Eric G. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was great, only dine in thai restaurant i found in the area. Service was also great and service was amazing.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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