Lao and Thai Spicy Noodle
Welcome to Lao and Thai Spicy Noodle, a delightful Thai restaurant tucked away in South Elgin, IL. This charming eatery offers a vibrant culinary journey that brings the bold flavors of Laos and Thailand right to your plate. Whether you're seeking a casual lunch spot or a cozy dinner destination, this restaurant captures the heart of Southeast Asian cuisine.
Upon entering, you're greeted by a friendly atmosphere, where simplicity meets genuine warmth. The modest decor creates an inviting backdrop for enjoying an array of authentic dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
At Lao and Thai Spicy Noodle, the menu shines with a variety of offerings that cater to diverse palates. Indulge in the popular Pad Thai, known for its savory balance of flavors, and if you’re in the mood for something spicy, the Basil Chicken comes highly recommended – chicken breast stir-fried to perfection with garlic, mushrooms, and a kick of chili sauce. The dish is richly aromatic, with fresh Thai basil elevating the experience to a new level.
Vegetarians will also find a satisfying selection, such as the Pad Tofu, featuring sautéed tofu enveloped in a luscious garlic-oyster sauce that creates a delightful taste sensation. The Pineapple Fried Rice is another must-try; it's a colorful medley of ingredients, including juicy pineapple chunks and vibrant vegetables, all wok-fried to perfection, making it a symphony of flavors and textures.
Customer reviews resonate with authenticity, painting a picture of heartfelt connections over great food. As one diner, Mar Lew, noted, the green curry with chicken is “absolutely delicious and unique” - highlighting the restaurant’s dedication to crafting flavorful dishes. Similarly, Chigirl2 reminisced about spring rolls bursting with flavor and how the Pad Thai left her craving more.
For a fantastic dining experience, enter Lao and Thai Spicy Noodle with an open heart and a hungry tummy. The restaurant's dedication to fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, combined with the warmth of their service, creates not just a meal, but a memory. Don’t miss the chance to savor a little piece of Thailand in South Elgin – an adventure your taste buds will thank you for!
Make sure to call ahead at +1 847-741-3314 to check on the day's specials or to book a table, as this local gem deserves a spot in your culinary exploration. Enjoy your journey through the best of Lao and Thai cuisine!
Noodle Dishes
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Pad Khee Mao (Drunken Noodles)
House-made wide rice noodles, red curry garlic sauce, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, mushrooms, Thai basil and jalapeño peppers.
US$16.00
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Pad See Ew
House-made wide rice noodles, oyster sauce, Chinese broccoli and bell pepper.
US$16.00
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Pad Lao Noodles
Thin rice noodles, sweet dark soy sauce, egg, green onion and bean sprouts.
US$16.50
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Pad Voon Seen
Stir-fried glass noodles sautéed with scallions and mixed with vegetables. With your choice of meat or vegetables: pork, beef, and shrimp.
US$17.50
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Pad Thai Combo
Stir-fried rice noodles with chicken, pork, shrimp, and beef, eggs, green onions, bean sprouts, and peanuts on the side.
US$18.95
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Mee Kua Lad Na
Choice of fried wide rice noodles or yellow egg noodles, chicken breast, Chinese broccoli, carrots and house-made oyster gravy served on top.
US$17.50
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Pad Thai
Thin rice noodles, tamarind sauce, egg, green onion and bean sprouts. Served with crushed peanuts.
US$16.50
Tom Yum Soup
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Tom Yum
A hot and sour soup made from ginger, lemon grass, Thai basil, garlic and tomato, scallions, white onion, red bell pepper and Chinese mushrooms served with a side rice.
US$16.35
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Tom Yum Shrimp
Hot and sour soup with mushrooms, basil, and tomatoes.
US$16.75
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Tom Yum Soup Small
16oz small container.
US$10.85
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Tom Yum Combo
Chicken, shrimp, and squid. Hot and sour soup with mushrooms, basil, and tomatoes.
US$18.85
Entrées
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Sweet And Sour Chicken
Your choice of breaded or naked chicken breast with pineapple and bell pepper in a classic sweet and sour sauce.
US$15.00
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Basil Chicken
Chicken breast stir-fried in garlic red curry chili sauce with bell pepper, mushroom, Thai basil leaves, jalapeño, bamboo shoots, and onion.
US$15.00
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Pad Tofu Vegetables
Vegetarian. Stir-fried tofu cooked in a garlic-oyster sauce with mushrooms, broccoli, snow peas, carrots, onion and cabbage.
US$15.00
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Curry Vegetable
Vegetarian. Stir-fried mushroom, broccoli, snow peas, carrots, onion, and cabbage in a coconut curry sauce.
US$15.00
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Cashew Chicken
Chicken breast stir-fried in sesame oil with cashew nuts, bell pepper and onion.
US$15.00
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Broccoli Chicken
Chicken breast stir-fried in our garlic-oyster sauce with broccoli, carrots and onion.
US$15.00
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Ginger Chicken
Chicken breast stir-fried in garlic-oyster sauce with ginger, bell pepper, mushroom, and scallion.
US$15.00
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Pad Pak Kad Na
Sautéed broccoli in with garlic and oyster sauce. Served with steamed rice.
US$16.85
Fried Rice
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Pineapple Fried Rice
House fried rice with garlic, egg, carrots, onion, pineapple, tomato and peas.
US$16.00
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Curry Fried Rice
House fried rice made with a coconut curry sauce, mixed with scallions, carrots and peas.
US$15.50
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Basil Fried Rice
House fried rice made with garlic red curry chili paste, mixed with peas carrots, onion, egg, jalapeño and Thai basil.
US$15.50
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Fried Rice
House fried rice with egg, garlic, carrots, onions, scallion and peas.
US$14.50
Kids Mains
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Kids Fried Rice
Fried rice, mixed with peas, and carrots in oyster sauce.
US$9.00
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Kids Chicken Nuggets And Fries
Chicken tender pieces with side of fries.
US$7.00
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Kids Pad Thai
Noodle dish for kids'.
US$7.50
Dish Specialties
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Neam Neung Platter
DIY lettuce wraps. Served with our house-made sweet pork meatballs and an assortment of chopped garlic, shallots, green tomatoes, Thai chili peppers, cucumbers, cilantro, mint leaves, vermicelli noodles and rice paper. Served with peanut sauce.
US$22.00
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Lao Style Papaya Salad
Shredded unripened papaya and carrots, tossed with a mortar and pestle in a light sweet and sour garlic-tomato fish sauce dressing served with pork rinds and cabbage. Served Lao style or Thai style.
US$14.00
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Nam Khao
Coconut-red curry crispy fried rice made with Laotian fermented pork, sausage, tossed with peanuts and topped with green onion, cilantro and lime. Served with a side of iceberg lettuce wraps.
US$15.50
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Sin Sahvan Jerky
Flat fried beef with sweeter taste and has sesame seeds. Sticky rice and jaew on side.
US$15.25
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Sin Hang (Beef Jerky) Strips
Jerky strips of beef, marinated and fried, with sticky rice and jaew.
US$15.25
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Lap
Your choice of ground chicken or pork tossed with toasted ground rice, cilantro, scallions, shallots, mint, fish sauce and lime. Served with iceberg lettuce wedge, sticky rice and a side of soup.
US$16.00
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Lao Sausages
Fatty pork sausages made with a special blend of lemongrass, garlic, lime leaves, shallots, cilantro and various Laotian herbs. Served with roasted tomato dipping sauce and sticky rice.
US$16.00
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Thum Khao Pun (Vermincelli Noodles Mix)
Mixed Vermincelli noodles mixed in cherry tomatoes, limes, and fish sauce with Thai peppers. side of f cabbage and pork grinds.
US$14.00
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Thum Mak Thang (Sliced Up Cucumber Salad)
Sliced up cuccumber salad tossed in mortor pestle with Thai chilis, limes and fish sauce cherry tomatoes. side of pork grinds.
US$14.00
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Papaya Salad Thai Style
Thai papaya salad sweet and sour style with long beans and topped peanuts. contains papaya, carrots, limes, lighter fish sauce, cherry tomatoes.
US$15.00
Dessert
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Mango Sticky Rice
Sweet sliced mango and paired with coconut sticky rice.
US$7.50
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NAM WAN (Coconut Pandan Jelly
US$8.00
Appetizers
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Potstickers
Fried pork filled dumplings.
US$0.00
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Sin Sahvan Jerky
Flat fried beef with sweeter taste and has sesame seeds. Sticky rice and jaew on side.
US$15.00
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Spring Rolls
(2) shrimp spring rolls, filled with lettuce, cilantro, carrot, and vermicelli noodle. Wrapped in rice paper.
US$9.85
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Egg Rolls
(5) ground chicken, glass noodles, shredded cabbage, carrots and shredded taro. Served with sweet chili dipping sauce. Available in vegetarian.
US$6.85
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Crab Rangoon
Imitation crab, cream cheese, celery, green onion and white onion served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
US$0.00
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Neam Neung Rolls
House-made sweet pork meatballs, shredded lettuce, vermicelli noodles, cilantro, green onion, and shredded carrots wrapped in rice paper. Served with peanut sauce.
US$8.85
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Sin Hang (Beef Jerky) Strips
Jerky strips of beef, marinated and fried, with sticky rice and jaew.
US$15.00
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Cucumber Salad
Shredded iceberg lettuce, cucumber, carrots, cherry tomatoes and cilantro served with house-made apple ginger dressing.
US$6.85
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Chicken Wings
(5) lightly breaded whole chicken wings.
US$14.85
Curry Dishes
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Massaman Curry
Mixed in with potatoes, peanuts, and coconut milk in massaman curry.
US$16.00
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Panang
Panang curry paste, lime leaves, white onions and peas.
US$16.50
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Green Curry
Sweet green curry paste, coconut milk, Thai eggplant, red bell pepper, and Thai basil.
US$16.50
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Red Curry
Red curry paste, coconut milk, Bamboo Shoots, red bell pepper, Thai green beans and Thai basil.
US$16.50
Extras and Sides
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Sides Of Fried Rice
Sides of fried rice seasoned diff from regular menu.
US$8.00
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Steamed Rice
US$2.50
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Lettuce
Ice Berge(cello ) lettuce
US$2.00
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Pa Tong Ko( Bread Stick For Chicken Noodle Soup)
Two pieces. Bread sticks for chicken noodle soup.
US$3.00
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Side Of Pho Soup
!6oz container of our pho broth. soup topped with fried garlic and green onions.
US$5.00
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Sticky Rice
Sweet and fragrant Thai-style rice.
US$3.50
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STEAM VEGGIES
Broocoli, carrots, cabbage
US$4.00
Pho and Noodle Dishes
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Pho-Beef
32oz soup with rice noodles on side.
US$15.00
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Pho- Meatballs
US$15.00
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Kids Pho (Plain Beef Stew)
US$8.85
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Pho Seafood Combo
Rice noodles, beef broth, imitation crab, squid, shrimp, topped with fried garlic, cilantro and green onions.
US$16.85
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Tom Yum Phoo
Pho tom yum served with Pho noodles beef tripe and meatballs topped with cabbage, cilantro and onions.
US$15.00
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Khao Piak (Chicken Noodle Soup)
House-made tapioca rice noodles, chicken broth, shredded roast chicken, fried garlic, cilantro, and green onion. Served with Chinese bread sticks.
US$14.85
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Boat Noodles
Rice noodles cooked in beef broth topped with green onions, cilantro, pork grinds, and peanuts. Your choice of beef or pork.
US$16.00
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Pho (Beef, Tripe, Meatball)
Rice noodles, beef broth, sliced beef, tripe, house-made meatballs, topped with fried garlic, cilantro and green onions.
US$17.00
Steamed Rice on Plate
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Pad Kra Pao
Your choice of ground chicken or pork, stir-fried with bell peppers, garlic and Thai basil in a red curry paste. Served with a side of rice.
US$16.00
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BBQ Pork
Grilled seasoned pork skewers served with steamed rice and peanut dipping sauce.
US$14.00
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