This is, so far, the best Thai restaurant I've been to. The food was amazing. I got Khao Soi and it was flavored perfectly. I asked for it to be made milder and I think it became better. It had a slight kick, but it was simultaneously sweet. It was amazing. The curry puffs were also very authentic: the pastry was very flaky and the potato and chicken stuffing was perfectly flavored. The service was very very friendly and attentive. The owner came over to say hello and talk about the food. It was obvious him and his wife were very passionate about the food. Very highly recommended restaurant.

Tried Habrae with my kiddo and we loved every bite! Interesting menu that stands apart from other Thai restaurants with a large selection of Thai drinks and desserts and a good amount of vegetarian options. I look forward to trying more!

Everything from food, to atmosphere, to service was so great. Definitely some of the best Thai food I’ve had anywhere. Love the casual/sit down vibe and they were so accommodating for our kids, who also have egg and peanut allergies. The front office staff was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating of the allergies, and even double checked on our request (menu even had contains labels). For the kids, they also brought out silicone plates and silverware for them, made a special kids meal for them upon request, and brought the kids food out super quick. And the food was so aromatic, flavorful, beautiful, and fresh. I’ll definitely be back.

I got the Tom kha soup and chicken wings. Everything was really delicious and well seasoned. The soup was a good portion and wings were crisped to perfection. Looking forward to trying this spot out more. Oh you definitely gotta try the Thai milk tea!

It’s my first time dining at this restaurant, and I’m very impressed. Delicious food, pleasant ambiance, and friendly staff.

Habrae Thai is a Forest Park gem. Located on Madison a few blocks west of Harlem. This visit was to try out some sweets, noodles and papaya salad. We ordered Puffs, Som Tum and Khao Soi. They have quite a menu based on curry sauces and broths. Timing is great, we started and liked the chicken basil puffs. If you like empanadas you will enjoy the very flaky dough. I'm a bit picky with my Som Tum so I cringe when I see the use of mandolins or graters... Theirs' is a standard papaya, carrot, tomatoes, beans and peanut salad. Would like a bit of tamarind or shrimp paste to make it authentic. On my palate, the lime over-powers the papaya. The Khao Soi stole the show. Presented in a shareable bowl with a crunchy "noodle puck" it's definitely a not to miss item. The noodles and curry are delightful and the beef so tasty. The red curry was a perfect blend of heat and sweetness. We ordered an egg tart to go and have not yet eaten at this writing. Service was friendly and cheerful. Fair warning, this is not a traditional low cost Thai noodle and rice place. While desserts and boba are on par with other local places. The menu is "elevated" Thai by pricing standards. We will definitely return to Habrae for more noodles and hand made desserts.

We will be back! Very fresh food. Friendly service. Nice decor. Great to have in the neighborhood and open on Monday!

Long story, short: so delicious and fresh, I can't wait to go back. Long story, long: the eldest decided we should have Thai food the first night the youngest was gone. I thought I'd search for something like the first Thai I had in Chicago (Rosded) which was so amazing. When I saw Habrea on the Google Map, I remembered reading about it in an article a couple years ago. Based on that, I dragged the 2 of us out in the severe rain and foraged for dinner. As we walked in, I got the sense that this was a family owned place that really cares about their business. Everything was tastefully decorated and very clean. On to the food! We started out with chive dumplings. Very interesting, which I will say about everything that we ate. I liked it, but the texture was not loved by my companion. Besides the texture, the flavor was fresh and the sauce served with it was a nice balance of sweetness and heat. For the main course, I had the Khao Soi. The flavors in this were simply amazing. I don't remember the last time that a meal seemed completely new to me. I've eaten some amazing dishes and this one is definitely in the top 5 for sure. The kid had fried rice. It presented well, and I was told it was amazingly good. We then shared 2 desserts, the egg custard and the pudding. Both were good, but the pudding we really loved as it was again something we'd never tasted before. The two complaints I have are, the Sake wasn't hot enough, and the meal ended. Not bad for foraging during a flood warning.

Absolutely loved it! We grabbed lunch here and there wasn’t many people. The staff brought out steamed egg along with our orders, which were authentic Thai food. The ambiance is amazing, with the organic and modern decors. I think I might come back for their breakfast option someday.

Phenomenal; hands down my favorite local restaurant these days! Authentic and beautifully prepared Thai food, cozy atmosphere, kind and genuine service. I have been 6 times in the past 6 months, ordered something different every time, and have accordingly been blown away every time! It is obvious that Habrae is a labor of love for it's owners, and there is deep care put into everything they do. Cannot reccomend enough.

Great food and a great atmosphere! Our server was really kind and did not hesitate to help us decide what desserts we wanted, even bringing a sampling of desserts to the table to show us before we ordered. Drinks were also really good - we could tell that ingredients we fresh and authentic! Will definitely be back