🍜【Chicago Thai Recommendation】Mahanakhon Noodle Bar

Recently discovered this amazing Thai spot in Chicago — Mahanakhon Noodle Bar! Almost no misses, flavorful yet on the lighter side of Thai cuisine. Sharing what my friend and I tried: 🍤 Appetizers 🦐 Coconut Shrimp — crispy fried shrimp, juicy inside, served with sweet chili sauce. 🦑 Fried Calamari — crispy outside, tender inside, with tangy-spicy dipping sauce — feels like authentic Thai street food. 🥗 Papaya Salad — refreshing and tangy-spicy, with fresh green papaya shreds. A nice twist: salted egg yolk (I loved it!) and roasted peanuts. 🍜 Noodle Mains 🍝 Khao Soi Nuer Toon — Northern Thai specialty, rich broth with soft noodles and thick beef slices — comforting and slightly spicy. 🍲 Beef Hotpot — tender beef in a fragrant, steaming broth — hearty and warming. 🍚 Rice Dish 🍚 Ka Pro Moo (Stir-fried Pork) — simple but aromatic Thai-style pork served with a runny egg — perfect over rice. 🍧 Desserts 🍨 I-Tim Kati Coconut Ice Cream — smooth coconut and peanut butter ice cream. 🍮 Khanom Thuai (Thai Steamed Cake) — similar to other versions, nothing special. If you’re in Chicago, give it a try! #ChicagoEats #Mahanakhon #ThaiFood #NoodleBar #KhaoSoi #BeefHotpot #CoconutShrimp