- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Arlington Heights
- Chinese Restaurant in South Arlington Heights Road
- altThai
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Hours
Monday, 11:30 AM - 9:00 PMTuesday, 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM
About altThai
Welcome to altThai, your premier destination for authentic Thai cuisine in Arlington Heights, IL. Nestled at 40 S Arlington Heights Rd, our restaurant offers an inviting ambiance, exquisite flavors, and unparalleled service, making us a beloved spot among locals and visitors alike.
At altThai, we specialize in crafting traditional Thai dishes with a twist, using high-quality ingredients to deliver meals that are both flavorful and visually stunning. Our menu features a delightful array of options, from appetizers like the mouthwatering sausage appetizer to main courses such as the Hawaiian chicken and Basil Fried Rice, ensuring there's something for every taste buds.
Our establishment takes pride in its warm and welcoming atmosphere, designed to provide an authentic dining experience that transports you to Thailand. The restaurant’s decor, lighting, and overall ambiance create a cozy environment where friends and family can gather to enjoy a memorable meal together.
altThai is open daily from Monday to Sunday, offering extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays to accommodate our busy clientele. Whether you're dining in or picking up your order, our friendly staff is always ready to assist with personalized service. For those who prefer the convenience of carry-out or delivery, we make it easy to enjoy our delicious food from the comfort of your home.
Customer feedback highlights our exceptional service and delectable cuisine. Many patrons praise the warm and welcoming atmosphere, with one customer raving about the extra sauce offered at checkout. Another diner appreciated the diverse menu options, noting that while the Pad Kie Mao w/ shrimp lacked flavor for some, their daughter loved the Pad see ew. Overall, customers consistently highlight our friendly service and the high quality of our food.
Join us at altThai for an unforgettable dining experience that combines authentic Thai flavors with a touch of modern flair. We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant and serving you meals that will satisfy your cravings and exceed your expectations.
altThai Location
40 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
Customer Reviews
Ordered for carry out today. Food is great and what an excellent customer service. I went in to collect my order, the man at the checkout was not only super nice but also offered me some extra sauce. I love their vegetable dish and fried egg rolls🥰
Beautiful restaurant with good service. The sausagee appetizer is very delicious, not too spicy. I ordered the Hawaiian chicken, expecting something sweet and spicy, but it was more like sweet and sour chicken. I should have known since it's not a normal Thai dish. Basil Fried Rice was very good, with many vegetables and protein. Pad Kie Mao w/ shrimp lacked flavor and not spicy (reviewed by my Thai wife). My daughter liked the Pad see ew. I asked for Thai Hot for my orders but found it to be maybe medium. I would like to give more than 3 stars, but I've had better.
I ordered the Dim Sum Set, which was good but the portion size was a bit small for a two people appetizer and it being $10. The main courses I had were the Pad Kee Mao (medium spice with veggies) and Red Curry (medium spice with shrimp). These dishes were very delicious and had good presentation but the spice level seemed lower than expected since it wasn’t spicy at all. I would recommend people with good spice tolerance to order a hot or extra hot dish. The service was nice and welcoming and the ambiance was great.
First time trying this place. I really like how you can choose your spice level on any dish. The staff were very nice and they actually check on you. I didn’t have to ask for my water to be refilled, they were watching and when it would get low they would come over which in my opinion is excellent service. The fresh tofu rolls were good, tasted fresh and crisp, not watery, good balance of flavor. The papaya salad was very different. It was good but a little large, couldn’t finish it all. The pad see ew was very good except for the noodles. I felt the noodles were over cooked and too broken apart. I would have liked the noodles to have stayed intact and longer instead of scooping up bits. Veggies were cooked nicely and sauce was good though. This place is in a great location downtown Arlington heights and overall I would recommend checking it out.
I have been a customer of AltThai for over a decade. This place is very expensive for thai. My bf was picking me up takeout, he had a long way to drive so he asked for the thai iced tea with no ice so that it wouldnt water down on the drive. They couldnt even fill the cup to the line. We just spent $40 on a one soup & one noodle dish and they couldnt even fill the cup to the top. What would that have costed? 35c? Like i said, i have been a returning customer for years & years but now im rethinking of supporting this place because they cheap out. Siri Thai II in palatine will give you double the portions for half the price & is wayyy more authentic. Skip this spot. Edit after owner responded: It may be standard practice at Altthai, but thats not the case for all Thai spots. as i said in my initial review, Siri Thai 2 in Palatine & PenThai in Des Plaines will fill your Thai Ice tea all the way to the top if you ask for no ice. Also, as a barista (at a small family owned cafe lol) thats not even a standard at all, can you imagine how many businesses would catch flack for serving beverages half full if a customer asked for no ice? again, i am industry & we are talking a 35c difference.
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