Aroy Thai Restaurant

Service  !!!!
The reason why I had to write this review was because the SERVICE was extremely HORRIBLE. I went to eat there with my family on a Wednesday afternoon (I hope the owners will see this). Our waitress was sort of pretty, but she did not smile or look very welcoming. We are THAI, so we know our expectations for Thai food. The food was extremely salty. My mother and father were sick so they asked for a glass of warm water instead of cold water. We had to ask THREE times for the warm water and we still never got it in the end!! There was only ONE server in the restaurant at that time. Hence, my parents were forced to drink the cold water. The food was very salty and the waitress did not fill up our glasses of water at all until it was gone. I have never had service this horrible before except in Chinatown. In the end, my parents gave her a full 15% tip (which i told her not to, my mother is too kind). When we got up to leave, we did not get a thank you or anything. IT WAS NOT EVEN THAT BUSY!!

We will NOT be going back unless that server gets replaced!  

Hopefully the owners will read this and take it seriously. Feel free to contact me back.

This cozy, Lincoln square Thai restaurant produced what, to me, was the most memorable pad Thai to-date.

The pad-Thai was light, airy, and blissfully devoid of the overwhelming fruity flavors found in many a pad Thai. Overall, the flavor was fresh and a welcome change. I left wishing that all pad thais were like this. From my extensive travels and explorations, that has not at all been the case.

Similarly, the pad-see-ewe was fresh and full of flavor. These dishes are both among the best dishes I had all 2012. Quite frankly, I was surprised to find such quality and authentic Thai food in a place, that an LA/Berlin guy like me, is random and off the grid. Nevertheless, I am happy I went there, and I will be there on my next visit to Chicago!

Fantastic for sit-down or my personal favorite take out, Arroy has some quality Thai for the right price. Did I mention BYOB?