Opart Thai House - West Town

"There was a time when it seemed like every neighborhood had an Opart, a Thai staple that’s been around since 1983. Now there’s only one in West Town, but it still makes consistently great salads, noodle dishes, and dishes like curried whole-fried fish. They’ll also customize your heat level from a range from one to seven. If you decide on anything above a five, we implore you, please order extra rice." - john ringor, veda kilaru, adrian kane

"Beloved Opart Thai House has served for several decades and continues to operate with consistency. The Thai stalwart has a newish location on Chicago, just east of Ashland, rife with classic dishes like pad kra praow and pad prik king. But make sure to start with an order of “tiger cry,” charbroiled beef served with house-made spicy sauce. Order online." - Ashok Selvam

"Sickness notoriously kills the appetite, but the sauce in the signature dish at this West Town standby is rich and spicy and, for a peanut butter-lover, completely addictive — the sort of thing you want to keep eating, to the point of licking the plate. It comes with a choice of protein and six different spice levels and garnished with green onions and cashews." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"A consistent haven for vegan and vegetarian diners, Opart Thai House gracefully walks the line between Western tastes and ambitious surprises that reward those willing to try something new. These include the spicy Peanut Sauce Lover stir fry, available with meat or tofu." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff

"Opart Thai House is one of Chicago’s most beloved Thai spots, walking the line of what Americans like (pad Thai), with a few dishes that take chances (the Peanut Sauce Lover is a spicy stir fry that’s one of the best dishes in the city). They’ve had a few locations but have settled in in West Town. There’s also plenty for vegans." - Eater Staff