Amarind's

Don't get me wrong, the food was delicious. Amarind's makes the best crab rangoon I've ever had! And my boyfriend & I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken pad thai we ordered as our main course! HOWEVER, the service was absolutely ATROCIOUS. We asked our waitress to box up our left-overs & to give us the check once she returned. She came back with only the check. Puzzled, I asked her where our food was. She and a few of the other waitresses frantically flocked to the kitchen in search of our elusive meal. After about 15 minutes or so, she approached us to say that she had WRAPPED UP OUR DINNER AND MISTAKENLY GAVE IT TO ANOTHER CUSTOMER!!! We were completely appalled!!! I asked her to replace it, as the check came out to $50. Instead of honoring my request, she belligerently refused and insisted that I was being "unreasonable." I will never go back, and I'd certainly never recommend this disgustingly negligent, the-customer-comes-last establishment to anyone! Save your money & go somewhere else! At least then you might be able to guarantee that your food was eaten by you and you alone!

Love it here!  
   I found this in an "eating out veg" guide book, which I can't find right now to quote from...but it stated something like "vegan options available."  
   The waitstaff  understands what vegan means, so they will not use fish or oyster sauce in your dishes, which is always a big plus in my book.  You just have to inform them.  They are helpful, so don't be afraid to ask questions. Everytime I have been here, it is during an off hour, and I'm usually there with a total of three other customers, but I know this place can get packed during peak hours, so...call ahead about waiting times.
     I LOVE the pad see ew...it's something I crave.  
   It's on the expensive side (...well, for the "making-my-way-through-grad-school, living-off-of-selling-paintings-and-babysitting" kinda girl, like me)  It's a very very rare treat!

Amarind's has been a favorite Thai restaurant for me for many years. It's not edgy and "authentic," like TAC Quick, but it does serve a nice variety of Thai favorites in a lovely environment featuring gracious staff and a compact selection of appropriate beer & wine. It is my go-to spot for comfortable, conversation friendly Thai dining in the Oak Park area.

This visit was no exception. Our table of four enjoyed miniature eggrolls, chive dumplings, crab rolls and golden cups for starters; all were delicious and nicely presented. I enjoyed basil chicken; it was relatively mild, but all the ingredients were fresh and the flavors were good. I sampled another diner's beef panang curry; it was also tasty and similarly mild. Everyone in our party seemed to enjoy their food. If you like more "heat" in yoor meal, ask for it, of course.

NOTE: Yelp says Amarind's is open from 11:30am through dinner M-F, but this is not really the case. It is closed from 3:30 - 5:00 on weekdays.