Jin Thai
Thai restaurant · Lakewood - Balmoral
5458 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Highlights
Crispy chive dumplings, khao soi, mango sticky rice & BYOB
Crispy chive dumplings, khao soi, mango sticky rice & BYOB
"Jin is another Thai restaurant in Edgewater that is offering delivery and takeout." - adrian kane
"Starting a meal at this Edgewater spot without an order of kanom buang should be classified as a misdemeanor, if not a felony. The delicate crepe is flaky and stuffed with shrimp, tofu, and coconut flakes. Follow up with the khao soi and round out your meal with mango sticky rice topped with coconut milk. Jin Thai isn’t usually too busy, so if you show up unannounced you won't have a wait." - john ringor, veda kilaru, adrian kane
"For more of a sit-down restaurant vibe than Talard, but without the time and money commitment of Herb, there’s Jin Thai. And every meal here should start with kanom buang. The delicate crepe is perfectly crispy and full of shrimp, tofu, and coconut flakes. Follow up with the kao soi and make sure to get mango sticky rice topped with coconut milk for dessert. This relaxed spot normally isn’t busy, so you never have to worry about waiting for a table." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Starting a meal at this Edgewater spot without an order of kanom buang should be at least a misdemeanor, if not a felony. The delicate crepe is perfectly crispy and stuffed with shrimp, tofu, and coconut flakes. Follow up with the kao soi and make sure to get mango sticky rice topped with coconut milk for dessert. There, we just planned your dinner—no need to thank us. Jin Thai normally isn't busy. You’re never met with a long wait—just good Thai food and some comfy booths with squishy throw pillows. " - John Ringor
"Aside from some great curries, this small Edgewater restaurant has some sleeper hits on the menu you need to know about. Mainly the kanom buang (crepes filled with shrimp, tofu, and coconut flakes) and the miang kum (betel leaves with dried shrimp), but Jin also has a fantastic crab fried rice - make sure to ask for extra chili sauce." - adrian kane
