Thai Pot — Restaurant in Algonquin

We have ordered from Thai Pot twice since they opened and both times it was great! Originally, we saw this place a few times driving down Algonquin road and finally called them to ask if they were open. The person who answered was a tad short with us (I imagine dinner rush, haha), but they said yes they were open. We waited a week and gave them a shot. Here is our review:

Thai iced tea with boba: One of the best I've had (outside of our favorite at Alt Thai in Arlington Heights) - was really, really good - hands down, the best in the area without question.

Massaman chicken curry: The first time we had this, it was absolute fire! The second time, it seemed like the chicken may have been already cooked or a tad old because it had that 'day old made' chicken flavor to it. That said, the rest of it was great. They skimped a bit on the peanuts and potatoes, tho. It was close to the end of the night when we ordered so I don't want to really hold that against them.

Crab rangoon: We enjoyed this! Was pretty good!

Chicken satay: Really great! Loved the peanut sauce!

Panang curry: Was for someone else in the house - they said it was good - not what they expected, but good. They tried the massaman curry and said they preferred that one.

Mango with sweet sticky rice: SO. GOOD. If I had one complaint, it would be that they need to put TWICE the amount of sauce on it (lol). The sauce is where it's at!

I do wish they had the banana soup dessert in stock as twice I have wanted to try it, twice they didn't have the ingredients to make it. If they don't have it anymore, that's fine - just take it off the menu (lol) :).

Definitely will be somewhere we order from...

I recently ordered a delightful meal from Thai Pot, and it was an absolute treat for my taste buds. First up, the Curry Fish. The fish was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, swimming in a rich, aromatic curry sauce that had just the right balance of heat and creaminess. Each bite was infused with the fragrant notes of coconut, lemongrass, and a gentle spice that lingered beautifully.

Next, the Tofu Pad Thai was an absolute must-try. The noodles were perfectly al dente, with a light, tangy tamarind sauce coating every strand. The tofu was crisp on the outside and soft inside, absorbing all the flavors of the dish. Fresh veggies and crushed peanuts added the right amount of crunch, making every bite a wonderful mix of textures.

Finally, I ended my meal with the iconic Mango and Sweet Sticky Rice. It was a heavenly dessert! The ripe, juicy mango paired with the sweet, slightly salty sticky rice created a harmonious balance. Each spoonful was a perfect mix of tropical sweetness and comforting richness.

Thai Pot truly delivered an unforgettable culinary experience, and I can’t wait to...

This is the best Thai food outside of Chicago and Thailand! I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Tiffany one day while grocery shopping, and she kindly invited me to come try Thai Pot. I'm ecstatic that she did! The food is amazing! Fresh, homeade, made to order and preference. They also have options for pescatarians, vegetarians as well as vegans! The freshness and flavors are unbeatable! You need to eat here. They don't have seating. But, what ever you do, don't let that stop you from eating here. They have p/u, as well as door dash, grubhub, and Uber eats. And whatever you do, don't pass up on desserts. Thank me later. 😉 P.S. Tiffany was kind enough to give me a complimentary menu item to my mother because she thought she'd really enjoy it. Which, she absolutely loved. Good people right there. Please support this local, woman...