Eat Fine Design By Khun Kung
Thai restaurant · Bucktown ·
Southern Thai specialties like fried chicken & durian curry
Southern Thai specialties like fried chicken & durian curry
"Eat Fine Design’s menu is huge, but what’s most striking about this spot are the excellent Thai dishes you can’t find anywhere else. The durian massaman curry with a vanilla-y sweetness is a knockout, while their pad kee mao swaps the typical flat rice noodles for firm, crispy instant cup noodles—cup included for extra charm. The more common dishes are equally tasty, like Hat Yai fried chicken so crispy, you might need earplugs. Prime dinner time is often busy with couples from the area or friends sharing their favorite wine (it’s BYOB), but it’s easy to grab a spot a little later—Eat Fine Design is open until 2am." - john ringor, adrian kane, nick allen
"Eat Fine Design’s menu is huge—if you ordered everything, it would probably fill up the whole restaurant, top to bottom. But what’s most striking about this BYOB Bucktown spot is the excellent Thai food you can’t find anywhere else. The durian massaman curry has an excellent vanilla-y sweetness, and their pad kee mao ditches the usual flat rice noodles for instant cup noodles—cup thrown in for extra charm. The more common dishes are also fantastic, like crispy Hat Yai fried chicken. It's often busy during prime dinner time with couples and friends from the area, but it’s easy to grab a spot a little later—especially since it's open until 2am." - john ringor, veda kilaru, adrian kane
"A new contender that opened in 2023 that replaced another Thai restaurant along Damen in Bucktown, Eat Fine Design by Khun Kung serves offerings atypically seen in Chicago’s Thai restaurants. That includes southern-style Thai fried chicken, a DIY papaya salad, and a duck roll. There are hints of Laotian and Vietnamese influences on the menu, as well. The experience is a bit different; ownership encourages dine-in customers to preorder their meals. The hoops are worth jumping through for Thai food lovers wanting something unique." - Ashok Selvam
"Eat Fine Design’s menu is so huge, if you ordered everything, it would probably fill up the whole restaurant, top to bottom. But what’s most striking about this Bucktown spot is the excellent Thai food you can’t find anywhere else. The durian massaman curry with a vanilla-y sweetness is a knockout, while their pad kee mao swaps the typical flat rice noodles for firm, crispy instant cup noodles—cup included for extra charm. The more common dishes are also fantastic, like Hat Yai fried chicken so crispy, you might need earplugs. Prime dinner time is often busy with couples from the area or friends sharing their favorite wine (it’s BYOB), but it’s easy to grab a spot a little later—Eat Fine Design is open until 2am. Food Rundown Durian Massaman Curry The usual potatoes in massaman curry are sidelined so durian can have its moment. The result is one of our favorite dishes here—a less starchy curry with a unique sweetness that pairs perfectly with warming spices like star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom. photo credit: John Ringor Fire Noodle Chicago When this first lands on the table, a few “oohs” and “ahhs” will escape everyone’s mouths. But it’s the excellent flavor that will keep the amazed vocalizations going. As its name suggests, this is indeed spicy, but it’s got a lot more complexity thanks to some garlic, green peppercorns, and crispy basil. You get your choice of protein, too—opt for the immaculately tender beef rib. photo credit: Kuntima Waiyawuth" - John Ringor
"A Thai restaurant presenting Southern Thai–style dishes and regional classics, with menu highlights such as hat yai fried chicken, larb gai, and spicy seafood stews—bringing robust southern Thai flavors to a Bucktown storefront." - Naomi Waxman
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