Sticky Rice

"A Thai restaurant memorable for being a first Thai meal experience for many newcomers to Chicago." - Ashok Selvam

"This is our go-to spot in North Center for Northern Thai cuisine. The long menu is as comprehensive as an Ayn Rand novel. You have an array of options, but we’ll make it easy. Order the kow soy (ask for their housemade chili sauce to spice it up), kai lai, and larb. If you still have trouble choosing, just get the Northern Thai combo set. It comes with four dishes plus sticky rice for about $14." - john ringor, veda kilaru, adrian kane

"Spice lovers praise Sticky Rice, which specializes in northern Thai cuisine alongside house creations. Find a spicy sai-ua, or northern Thai pork sausage served simply with a smattering of veggies on the side, and larb, made with ground pork and intestine with spicy Thai herbs. The restaurant’s own dishes provide seafood lovers with an array of sole fish, snapper, and more. Order online." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

"Sticky Rice stands out—not only for its focus on Northern Thai specialties, but also for the quality and abundance of dishes made to order. Sunny and citrus-hued, it’s the kind of place where those who dare to step outside their satay-and-pad Thai comfort zone will be greatly rewarded.Luckily, the extensive menu makes it easy to do just that. Tender egg noodles absorb the fragrant coconut curry in a bowl of kow soy that’s redolent of citrusy coriander and served with pickled greens and cilantro. Duck larb is zippy and full of spice, with an unforgettable tart-and-sweet dressing. Hint: use the spot’s namesake sticky rice to temper the heat while soaking up every last drop.Food is prepared to order, so speed is not worshipped at this BYOB spot." - Michelin Inspector

"If you're looking for a sushi menu that caters to everyone's diets, vegans included, Sticky Rice on H St. is the place to be. The restaurant is larger than it looks, with a two-story layout and wooden booth seating and it's a mix of grungy and campy, with a gong that awkwardly sits behind the bar, a spaceship painting on the wall, and lanterns. So many lanterns. But it all creates a wonderfully ridiculous atmosphere. The menu includes everything from tater tots appropriately called the Sweet Jesus Bucket of Tots to a tuna poke that comes with vegan tuna that tastes so close to the real thing we still can’t believe it’s not. photo credit: Nina Palazzolo photo credit: Nina Palazzolo photo credit: Nina Palazzolo photo credit: Nina Palazzolo photo credit: Nina Palazzolo" - Omnia Saed